Meats, Seafood and Eggs

 The lean protein in chicken is an excellent source of amino acids. Our bodies use amino acids to build muscle tissue. This is particularly important as we age.  Beyond its rich protein content, chicken also contains Vitamin B12, Tryptophan, Choline, Zinc, Iron and Copper.

 Fish are an overlooked food source. There are dozens of varieties of fish, with a variety of flavors and cooking styles to suit any taste. The vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids in fish can provide significant health benefits. Fish are rich in a type of fat known as omega fatty acids. These fats are important for maintaining brain health.

 Pork is the meat of the domestic pig (Sus domesticus). Pork is a source of high-quality protein.  Pork is also a good source of vitamins and minerals like phosphorus, selenium, and thiamine.  Unlike other types of red meat, pork contains incredibly high amounts of fat. Your body needs calories and getting some from pork fats is the good way to get HEALTHY fats in your diet.

The benefits of eating lamb may not be something that many people know, but it is amazing meat with one of the highest nutrition. Lamb is high in protein. A diet high in protein is ideal for athletes, people seeking to lose weight, and people recovering from surgery or injury.

 Eggs are nutritious, filling, and extremely versatile.  Eggs pack an impressive nutrient punch.  Eggs can be obtained from farm animals that produce eggs such as chickens, geese, and ducks.  Eating eggs will make you feel full and energized as they are filled with nutrients that will have a lasting effect.

Dairy milk may come from any mammal. 

Cows, goats, buffalo, and sheep are common producers, with cow being the most common consumed in North America. Milk is the staple for many other delightful dairy products such as cheese, yogurt and ice cream! 

Yogurt offers several important nutrients including protein and calcium, it is a staple food in several cultures for good reasons! Believe it or not, making your own yogurt at home is so easy and requires no special equipment. By heating whole milk to the desired temperature and mixing in cultures, (you can use already purchased plain yogurt) covered in cheese cloth and leave out for approx. 7-12 hours so the bacteria has a chance to “eat” the sugar found in the milk.

As a result the milk will thicken and produce lactic acid. The lactic acid is what preserves the yogurt and gives it the tangy taste, Yummy!  

There are thousands of types of cheese. Alone, it can be a snack or an appetizer.  Some cheese varieties can be made at home and is pretty easy. Ingredients need is  Citric acid, Rennet, Non chlorinated water, Milk and flavouring, such as salt, brine, herbs, spices. These simple ingredients will ripen the milk, form curds and whey and add flavour to the finished cheese. Most importantly knowing that processed cheeses, such as cheese spreads, cheese slices and cheese flavoured products cannot be categorized as cheese. These are shelf-stable products containing added toxic ingredients.

Ever heard the saying "butter is better" this is because butter is made from MILK! Milk being the base ingredient means that it contains the beneficial nutritions of milk. Butter is made by agitating cream, which damages the membranes and allows the milk fats to conjoin. Try making your own butter at home, it is as easy as putting heavy cream in a food processor and running it until it turns into butter. Any other spreads such as margarine should be avoided as it is simply is not the basic ingredient that butter is produced from.

Homemade ice cream is easy to make with just 4 basic ingredients: pure vanilla extract, milk, heavy whipping cream, and a natural sweetener of your choice. After mixing, chill the mixture below freezing point of water, stirring through out freezing process to incorporate air spaces and to prevent detectable ice crystals from forming. The result is a smooth, semi-solid foam that is solid at very low temperatures. Keep an eye out for products  labelled "frozen dairy dessert". These do not meet the criteria to be called ice cream and are not made from the same basic ingredients as pure true good old-fashion Ice Cream, rather they have preservatives and unnatural flavours.