Sofrito (or Salsa) sauce and the Mediterranean diet
The word "sofrito" is Spanish. It means to lightly fry something, such as by sautéing or stir-frying. Technically speaking, sofrito is not a recipe or dish but a cooking method. In most cases, sofrito is
13 guidelines for following a Mediterranean diet
Eat less red meat (beef/lamb/pork/goat) 1-2 times a week 150g cooked (200g raw); prefer stews and cook in tomato salsa where possible Eat less chicken 1-2 times a week 150g cooked (200g raw); prefer stews
Some interesting facts about legumes
Antioxidants Black beans are the highest in antioxidants followed by lentils (esp black, green/puy lentils) and then kidney beans and lupins. Split peas have the lowest antioxidants. Calcium Haricot beans highest in calcium 132mg per
Evidence for low carb diets, weight loss and diabetes
A new systematic review of 23 studies and over 1000 overweight people with diabetes found that low carb diets (70 to 120g carbs per day) resulted in more weight loss and better blood sugar control
Why we should be eating more lupin enriched foods like Skinnybik
Why Lupin? Studies have shown that replacing several meat-based meals a week with at least ½ cup cooked legumes have a positive impact on longevity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, bowel cancer, weight management, inflammation and the
Beware of Maltodextrin in sugar free products
Maltodextrin is often added to "no added sugar" foods to replace sugar. However, it is a refined carbohydrate with a glycaemic index of over 100 which is much higher than sugar. It also has the