Wednesday, 11 December 2013

Childhood obesity and the dangers there of

 Here's to wishing you all a great and prosperous festive season! 

Some interesting reading on childhood obesity and the dangers thereof below...  have a good read, and further down a recipe for a lovely cole slaw salad.....  devine!

http://eatlocalgrown.com/article/12136-how-are-toddlers-becoming-obese.html

Who said that Cole Slaw had to have mayo? See the most devine Cole Slaw recipe below, compliments of "What Colour is your Diet?" by Dr David Heber. I adjusted and replaced ingredients that I did not have in the house..so giving you my version

Cabbage and Bell Pepper Slaw (serves 12)
1 small head of green cabbage - sliced thin
1 small head of purple cabbage - sliced thin
2 large carrots grated
1 small yellow pepper - julienne strips
1 small red pepper - julienne strips
1 small white or purple onion, sliced very thin
1 red chili

Dressing
1/2 cup vinegar
Squirt of lemon juice
4 tbsps olive oil
1 tbsp Dijon style mustard
2 tsps sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp tabasco
Freshly ground pepper

Toss ingredients together, add dressing ingredients and chill to allow flavours to blend before serving

Let me know how this tatstes!!