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This zucchini soup is a very simple recipe perfect as a side dish or a light lunch or dinner.  Broccoli or cauliflower may be used in place of zucchini.  Pair with a crusty bread and some cheese, delish!

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Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs haddock, cod or halibut fillets
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 med. chopped onion
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tsp grated lemon peel
2 tsp grated orange peel
4 tsp canola oil

Directions:

Place a 18 X 12 inch piece of heavy duty foil on a large baking sheet. Arrange fillets in a single layer on foil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with onion, parsley, and lemon and orange peel. Drizzle with oil. Top with a second large piece of foil. Bring edges of foil together and crimp to seal-forming a large packet.

Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes or unitl fish flakes easily with a fork. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

This gluten free tabouli is packed with protein without using wheat!

• 1 cup Quinoa (cooked as directed on package)
• 2 cups water
• 1/3 cup Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 large ripe garden tomatoes
• 3/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups scallions, chopped
• sea salt to taste

Directions

1. Prepare Quinoa as noted on package.  Be sure to rinse quinoa several times to remove the outer bitter layer.

2.  Chop tomatoes, parsley, scallion and mix with lemon juice and olive oil. 

3. Stir in quinoa, salt to taste and mix.

4. Refrigerate for the day to infuse flavors.  Then remove 1 hour before serving to reach room temperature.

Gluten free burgers

•  1 lb  ground turkey breast
• 1 small  onion, finely chopped
• ½  red bell pepper, finely chopped
• ½  green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 4 tbsp rice flour
• 2 tsp dried mixed herbs (your favorites)
• 2-3 dashes Tabasco sauce (optional)
• rice flour to stop burgers sticking when being shaped

1. Put all the ingredients except the eggs into a large mixing bowl and combine thoroughly. 

2. Add approximately ¾ of the eggs and mix until all the egg is absorbed into the mixture. You will probably need to add the rest of the egg if the mixture does not look sticky enough. 

3. shape into patties (use flour if sticking)

4. Grill patties until cooked all the way through, turning over halfway into the cooking time. Check they are cooked all the way through by cutting into the centre of one. 

Serve in a wheat free roll with lettuce and relish or with crispy oven baked potato wedges and salad or steamed greens.

Mark Twain said “Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a thousand times.”  Smoking, which is better described as nicotine addiction, is a complex addiction, with both psychological and physical components.  If you’ve tried to quit, you KNOW how difficult it is.  Acupuncture and oriental medicine are effective all natural modalities to aid in quitting because of their ability to curb withdrawal symptoms and manage cravings, stress and anxiety. 

Taking into account each person’s unique smoking habits and physical and emotional make-up, every patient’s acupuncture treatment is tailor-made and designed for him or her.  On your first visit you learn to identify your particular triggers for smoking and how to avoid them. Lifestyle changes are also part of this visit.  Often you are prescribed herbs or supplements to control cravings or withdrawal symptoms.  Exercise is encouraged and dietary recommendations are given (foods to avoid and foods to be included during the withdrawal phase).   Acupuncture treatments will help reduce the cravings and lessen the withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking.