About the Author:
Rick Gallop’s bestselling G.I. Diet was published in 2002 and quickly became the most successful Canadian diet book ever, with more than two million copies sold worldwide. It is currently available in twenty-two countries, in a dozen different languages. Gallop holds a Masters degree from Oxford University and was president and CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.
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Berry Crumble
This is one of Ruth’s favourite green-light desserts. Though it’s best made with fresh berries during the summer, it’s also lovely with frozen fruit.
5 cups fresh or frozen berries, such as raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and sliced strawberries
1 large apple, cored and chopped
2 tbsp whole wheat flour
2 tbsp Splenda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Topping:
1 cup large-flake oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/4 cup brown Splenda
1/4 cup non-hydrogenated soft margarine, melted
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In 8-inch square baking dish, combine berries and apple.
3. In bowl, combine flour, Splenda and cinnamon. Sprinkle over fruit and toss gently.
4. Topping: In medium bowl, combine oats, pecans, brown Splenda, margarine and cinnamon. Sprinkle over fruit mixture. Bake for about 30 minutes or until fruit is tender and top is golden.
Makes 6 servings.
Variation: Prepare as above and microwave on High for about 6 minutes or until fruit is tender. The top won’t get golden or crisp in the microwave.
Mini Breakfast Puffs
Ideal for rushed mornings, these muffin-sized puffs are packed with nutrition.
1 tsp canola oil
1/4 cup diced onion
1 red pepper, diced
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 1/2 tsp fresh thyme
1/4 tsp each salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup crumbled light feta cheese
1 1/2 cups liquid egg
1 cup skim milk
1/4 cup wheat bran
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In non-stick frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and red pepper for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add broccoli, thyme, salt and pepper; cover and steam for about 3 minutes or until broccoli is tender-crisp and bright green. Divide mixture among 12 greased muffin tins.
3. Sprinkle cheese over top of vegetable mixture in each cup.
4. In bowl, whisk together liquid egg, milk, bran and whole wheat flour. Divide evenly over vegetable mixture. Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden, set and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.
Makes 12 puffs, 6 to 8 servings.
Thai Red Curry Shrimp Pasta
The combination of curry spices, lime and cilantro are hallmarks of Thai cooking.
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 tsp Thai red curry paste
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1/4 tsp each salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
6 oz whole wheat spaghettini or linguine
Lime wedges
1. In bowl, toss shrimp with curry paste until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
2. In large non-stick frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook garlic just until starting to turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, lime zest and juice, salt and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce reduces and thickens, about 8 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring, until pink and firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
3. Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain and add pasta to shrimp mixture. Toss to coat with sauce. Serve with lime wedges.
Makes 4 servings.
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