A tasty recipe for homemade ravioli with garden fresh fillings! Yum!

Everything tastes better homemade! Try this recipe from BC Living and make it your own!

My mouth is now watering for pasta, especially for this homemade ravioli! There really is nothing better than homemade and made from scratch when it comes to food...in my opinion! And when one uses fresh-from-the-market ingredients? Even better!

Here's a lovely recipe from BC Living that combines all of those things! There are a lot of steps but this recipe also allows you to get creative and choose what you want to put in your ravioli!

So without further ado, Homemade Ravioli with Garden-fresh Fillings!

Try adding PGX Daily Singles to your sauce for that extra kick of fibre! Enjoy!

Image and recipe source: BC Living

If you're looking to maintain healthy kitchen habits, we've got a tip for you!

Stay healthy and plan your meals in advance of course!

Life gets busy. Plain and simple. Eating healthy sounds easy in theory, but in practise, it takes some effort. You have to purchase all the healthy ingredients and snacks and then it seems that once they are in your home, they still require you to work and wonder what to whip up! It's that daily question busy pofessionals often have a very small window of time to figure out before bedtime: "What should I have for dinner?"

With a little bit of effort, this is a question that you can always have the answer to in advance. How? By creating a weekly meal plan! This may sound tedious but trust me when I say that it will be worth the effort... and it doesn't have to be boring. Ann Danilevich of BC Living explains How to Create Meal Plan. From planning meals and choosing recipes to creating your menu display, she shares all her details with BC Living Online!

So take some time to plan and you'll have one less thing to stress about! A little organization goes a long way! ;)

Image source: bcliving.ca

It's Tasty Tuesday and we've got another fabulous recipe for you!

Add some green to your meal with Eat, Live, Run's Caramelized Brussels Sprouts!

These miniature cabbages are jam packed with nutrition. They are high in fibre, protein and sulforaphane, the very same cancer fighting chemical found in broccoli. They are low in fat and, unfortunately, love. Yes, that's right. Brussels sprouts could use some more love, especially when they have so many health benefits to offer in return!

They don't have to be bland, steamed veggies! Try them the Eat, Live, Run way: caramelized and tossed with pecans! If you think you hate Brussels sprouts, this dish looks like it could change your mind.

Eat, Live, Run - Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

Got an awesome recipe for Brussels sprouts? Sound off in the comments or let us know on our Facebook page!

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Recipe and Image courtesy of Jenna Weber, chef and writer behind Eat, Live, Run.

PGX is excited to introduce to you a great sushi alternative - without the white rice!

We've finally found it! A sushi alternative, without the white rice, but with quinoa instead! Quinoa is a great alternative to rice and packs a large amount of protein into your diet.

Here at PGX headquarters we've also found a way to incorporate PGX Singles (granules) into the recipe. Adding PGX Singles is a convenient and easy way to maintain your blood sugar levels and a healthy weight. Each stick contains 2.5 grams of soluble fibre and no extra calories! It's unflavored so it won't ruin the taste of the Quinoa Sushi. The best thing is this sushi will leave you feeling full for hours.

Quinoa Sushi

Adapted from My New Roots and Turntable Kitchen.

Note: If you’re new to making sushi, I’d recommend doing a quick Google search for how to roll sushi. There are lots of videos and step-by-step instructions that you might find helpful before you get started. 

For the quinoa dressing (Tezu):

2 tablespoons of brown rice vinegar
1 tablespoon of water
1 teaspoon of honey
1 teaspoon of sea salt

Combine the ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk together and set aside until you are ready to dress your quinoa.

For the quinoa sushi:

1 1/2 cups of quinoa (we used a combination of black and white quinoa)
3 cups of water
1 avocado
2-3 cucumbers
Handful of radishes
Lettuce leaves
Black and white sesame seeds, toasted
Nori sheets

Pickled ginger
Soy sauce

1. Combine the quinoa and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, then dial down the heat and simmer with the lid on for 15-20 minutes (or until all of the water has absorbed). When done, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and let cool.
2. Slice the cucumber into very thin strips. Use a sharp knife or a mandoline to thinly slice the radishes. Slice the avocado. Lay out all of your vegetables on a cutting board near where you’ll be rolling the sushi.
3. Add the tezu to the slightly cooled quinoa and gently toss to coat. Then, let cool completely. * At this point add one package of the PGX Singles into the quinoa mixture.
4. Once the quinoa has cooled, prepare your workspace: place a small bowl of water near your station; you’ll want to dip your hands in there as you work. Place the bowl of quinoa and vegetables next to you and prepare a cutting board on which you’ll roll the sushi.
5. Next, place a sushi mat on your cutting board. Top with a sheet of nori (shiny side down) almost to the edge of the mat that’s closest to you.
6. Dip your hands in the bowl of water, take some quinoa from the bowl and evenly spread it over the nori. Leave a small border along the edge that is furthest from you.
7. Arrange the vegetables in a thin line running through the center of the mat. Place a leaf, or two, of lettuce over the quinoa first, then add a few slices of cucumber, radish, and avocado. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Be careful to not overfill, otherwise your roll will burst.
7. Holding the edge of the mat with your thumbs, lift it along with the filling and roll away from you. Hold the filling as you roll and gently pull the mat as you continue rolling. Once you have a neat roll, fold your hands over the mat to tighten the roll. Moisten the edge of the nori with water to seal.
8. Slide the roll off of the mat and use a very sharp knife to cut it into individual pieces.
9. Serve sushi alongside pickled ginger and soy sauce.

*Makes approximately 8 rolls.

This makes for a healthy, light alternative if you are growing tired of the meat-heavy meals that reign supreme during BBQ season.

What are some light meals that you like to add PGX singles (granules) too? Tweet us or post on our Facebook wall your favourite light meal that you add PGX singles (granules) to.

img source: Turntable Kitchen

This Weight Wise Wednesday, we're sharing some salad know-how!

Are hidden calories in your salad sabotaging your healthy diet?

Here on Weight Wise Wednesday we have a look at where the hidden calories sneak their way in and what are some healthy alternatives to include in your salad.

Salad Ingredients to Try to Avoid:

• Croutons, tortilla chips and large amounts of cheese (a touch of cheese is better)
• Processed meats: deli meat, fried chicken, and beef.
• Creamy or sugar filled salad dressings. The average Caesar salad dressing contains 150 calories in 2 tablespoons and 15 grams of fat*.

Healthy Alternative Ingredients to Include in Your Salad:

• Boiled eggs (contains protein and Omega 3's)
• Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, onions)
• Black beans and garbanzo beans - chickpeas (high in fiber)
• Lean protein (baked chicken, turkey and salmon)
• Edamame beans (high in protein, iron and fiber)
• Balsamic dressing - see our easy recipe below.

Balsamic Olive Oil Dressing

• 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil
• 4 tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar
• Pinch of Sea Salt and Pepper
• Pinch of Garlic Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of Dijon mustard (or to personal taste)

Shake in bottle and store leftover dressing in the fridge.

Easy way to add a few more healthy benefits:

• Chia Seeds (Omega 3's)
• PGX Singles (sprinkler over the salad - helps control hunger and control blood sugar levels)
• Flax Seeds or Flax Oil (high in Omega 3's and Fiber)

What are your favourite ingredients to include in your salad? Let us know in the comments below or on our Facebook Page. Join our healthy salad conversation.

Image Source: Michelle Foster

* Ref: LiveStrong.com