3/13/11

Crazy about Cheese?

The key to choosing a cheese is to see how low fat you can go with out compromising the taste.

Best choices for
  • Feta - Australian Gold Reduced Fat Feta
  • Cream Cheese - Kraft Extra Light Philadelphia Cream Cheese
  • Swiss - Mainland Swiss
  • Tasty - Bega So Extra Light Tasty
  • Brie and Camembert - Tasmanian Heritage Camembert
  • Parmesan - Mil Lel Extra Aged Parmesan
  • Mozzarella - Coles Lite Mozzarella
  • Slices - Kraft singles 97% fat free
  • Cottage cheese is made from skim milk and is naturally a low-fat cheese - look at the sugar content.

3/4/11

Chia Seeds

These tiny seeds are available in two varieties - black and white.  Both offer similar nutrtional benefits.

Chia seeds are a great plant source of Omega 3, which has an important role to play in heart health.

Chia seeds are also a good source of protein, fibre, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.  They are also high in antioxidants.

Chia seeds have a pleasant and mild nutty taste.

Daily recommended serve is 15grams or 1 level tablespoon.

Sprinkle on  top of your breakfast cereal, add to muffin mix or baking or even sprinkle on your salad.

Chia seeds are gluten free.