Greetings from Katherine of Make Good Choices,

Are you ready for the warmer, sunnier weather? I know I am! I am so thrilled to have seen green coming through the frozen ground in front of my home. There's a definite spring in my step when I am out walking everyday now. It's still cool but the snow is almost gone, yes, snow up here in our neck of the woods, and walking just seems much more enjoyable. I've got some great news regarding the walking.....but that's for later.  

In the meantime, how about finding out ways to boost your zest4life?

The Low GL Diet reveals that the key to successful dieting is to eat food with a low Glycemic Load. Low Glycemic Load foods are measured in GL, which are far more accurate than using the Glycemic Index (or GI) helping you lose weight, gain energy, banish hunger and improve your health. See recipe at the end.

Workshops & Programs with Make Good Choices & zest4life

Location: 411 Huronia Rd. Unit 5, Barrie, ON (Corner of Big Bay and Huronia) call 705-722-1004

• 10 Week zest4life Vitality Weight Loss Program. * Space available - ongoing registration. 

• 2 handfuls of arugula
• 2 handfuls baby leaf spinach
• 225g (8oz) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 ripe avocado
• pumpkin seeds (raw)

Dressing

• A handful each of flat-leaf parsley and basil
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Good pinch of sea salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Zest of 1/2 an organic lemon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice, or to taste

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
2. Cut the unpeeled sweet potato into long evenly sized wedges, place them on a roasting tin, drizzle with the oil and toss to coat. Roast for 35 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, very finely chop the parsley and basil  and mix with the rest of the ingredients. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
4. Toss the arugula, spinach and tomatoes together and place in a salad bowl or on two plates.
5. Peel, remove the pit and slice the avocado and spread over the mixed leaves. Top with the sweet potato wedges, scatter with the pumpkin seeds then finally spoon the dressing generously over the top.
6. Enjoy!  Source: Totally Nourish