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	<description>Your One Stop Source For Healthy Local Recipes</description>
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		<title>Cheese cake &#8211; the healthy kind &#8211; you&#8217;ll never know the difference</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This cheese cake recipe is so quick and easy to prepare and is much healthier than the traditional recipe. Top with berry topping and you have an elegant dessert. My family doesn&#8217;t even know they are eating healthy foods it tastes so good.
In a food processor or blender add:
4 cups of any of the following [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/sweet-tooth/cheese-cake-the-healthy-kind-youll-never-know-the-difference/</link>
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		<title>Blue Berry Topping</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Near the end of summer, fresh blue berries are plentiful and delicious. They are also a superfood, with many health benefits. You can also use them in many different desserts or jams.
Following is basic recipe that I use for a topping on cheesecake, fresh baked bread, crumble, french toast or just by itself with a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/breakfast/blue-berry-topping/</link>
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		<title>Salt Substitute</title>
		<description><![CDATA[5 Tablespoons onion Powder
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
1 Tablespoon paprika
1 Tablespoon Dry Mustard
1 teaspoon Thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
Mix together and place in a shaker. Once you use it, you&#8217;ll never go back to salt.
1/2 tsp =
4 calories (0 from fat)
0 Total Fat
0 Sat Fat
1 mg sodium
1 g total carbs
0 dietary fibre
0 sugar
0 protein
From [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/tips-and-tricks/salt-substitute/</link>
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		<title>Almond Date Drops (uncooked cookies)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I just made these cookies as my own version of Snicker-Snackers (without the coaco).  Experiment with different ingredients and let me know how they turn out.

1/2 cup plain almonds
1/2 cup dates
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (plain)
1/2 sunflower seeds (plain)
1/2 cup sesame seeds (plain)
2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 Tablespoons nut butter (plain peanut butter or almond butter)
1 tsp. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/sweet-tooth/almond-date-drops-uncooked-cookies/</link>
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		<title>Egg Muffin</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is so quick and easy, you can eat it for breakfast or lunch, or make it ahead and just warm up in the microwave.  Much healthier and lower in fat than the fast food restaurants.

1 English Muffin (body wise whole wheat)
3 Tablespoons Egg Creations (or one whole egg)
1 light cheese slice (1/2 slice is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/breakfast/egg-muffin/</link>
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		<title>Apple Cinnamon Shake</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a quick easy meal in a shake &#8211; make it and take it.Â  A few options are included to add protein.Â  This is best made in a blender, but if you don&#8217;t have one, just whisk all ingredients.

2 cups soy Fat Free Beverage (or skim milk)
1 Cup unsweetened apple sauce (if you are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/breakfast/apple-cinnamon-shake/</link>
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		<title>Adding Vegetables (and or lentils) to your diet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Add pureed vegetables or lentils to you baked goods (for example muffins) or add them to your chili, lasagna or pasta dishes.Â  Cooked vegetables or lentils and puree them in food processor.
Quick alternative: baby food.Â  I just added apple/strawberry baby food to my regular muffin recipe and they were great.Â  Baby food doesn&#8217;t have any [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/tips-and-tricks/adding-vegetables-and-or-lentils-to-your-diet/</link>
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		<title>grilled chicken caesar salad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you haven&#8217;t tried grilled chicken on your salad you are missing a tasty, low fat, low carb meal.Â 

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (sliced if desired)

Mix the following marinate, set aside 1 cup for salad and then marinate chicken 15 minutesÂ in remainder:

1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (healthy request)
1/2 cup water
2 Tablespoon cider [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/lunch/grilled-chicken-caesar-salad/</link>
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		<title>Snicker-Snackers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a sweet, delightful treat that is healthy and quick.Â  No baking required.Â  Best made in a food processor.Â  All the seeds should be natural, unroasted, unsalted.Â  Makes about two dozen small balls &#8211; Refridgerate if your family hasn&#8217;t eaten them already.Â 

1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup honey (or less)
1/2 cup nut [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/sweet-tooth/snicker-snackers/</link>
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		<title>Sweet n&#8217; spiced Spuds</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In a baking dish, combine:

2 or 3 large sliced sweet potatoes
2 or 3 sliced shallots (or 1 onion sliced)
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
salt &#38; pepper to taste (optional)
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Top casserole with

3 Tablespoons chopped pecans

Cover dish.
Bake at 375 degrees F for approximately 20 minutes &#8211; remove cover, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/full-meals/sweet-n-spiced-spuds/</link>
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		<title>Spicy Orange Beef (&amp; Broccoli)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Low Calorie/Low Carb/High Fibre/Low Sodim/Low Cholesterol/Low Sat Fat/High Potassium/Heart Healthy with a hint of orange this is fast and easy.Â  I put everything into a slow cooker, but it is actually a stir fry dish.
Stir fry until brown (or put in slow cooker):

1/2 kg beef sirloin, sliced
1 oinion chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped

Mix together the following [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/full-meals/spicy-orange-beef-broccoli/</link>
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		<title>Barbecued Beef</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You can cook this recipe in the oven or slow cooker, but it is really good.Â  I didn&#8217;t try it with chicken, but I think that would also work well.
Combine:

1 cup ketchup
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup molasses
2 Tablespoons Worchestershire sauce
2 gloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
pepper/salt

Pour over approximately 1 1/2 to 2 lb [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/full-meals/barbecued-beef/</link>
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		<title>Egg Nog</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a great homemade egg nog, much lower in fat and calories that the regular commerical egg nog, but has all the great taste.

2/3 cup whole liquid egg plus 6 T liquid egg whites (you can also use 6 whole eggs)
1/4 cup sugar (or splenda)

Whisk together in heavy sauce pan, then add:

2 cups milk [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/dairydrinks/egg-nog/</link>
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		<title>Quinoa Salad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a fabulous salad &#8211; if you look through the recipe, you may not think it looks like much, but please try it! you won&#8217;t be dissappointed.Â  Quinoa is an ancient grain, found in most large grocery stores in the health food section.

2 1/4 cups water
1/8 tsp. salt (optional)
1 1/2 cups Quinoa

Combine in saucepan [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/salads/quinoa-salad/</link>
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		<title>Sweet &amp; Sour Chicken 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a great tasting sweet &#38; sour chicken and so easy and fast to prepare.Â  You can cookÂ 4 chicken breastsÂ in a slow cooker, then addÂ 1 cupÂ chicken broth (reduced sodium)Â and simmer all day,Â OR stir fry the chicken then add the chicken broth.Â  After the chicken is cooked with the broth &#8230;
Mix together:

1/4 cup seasoned rice [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/full-meals/sweet-sour-chicken-2/</link>
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		<title>Hollandaise Sauce (low calorie/low fat)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Serve holandaise sauce over eggs/english muffin for a healthy version of eggs benedict.Â  Also terrific served over steamed asparagus.Â 

3/4 cup buttermilk (or 3/4 cup skim milk plus 1 T vinegar)
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
pinch of cayenne
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon lemon juice

Whisk 1/4 cup buttermilk, cornstarch, salt and cayenne in heavy skillet until smooth.
Mix in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/breakfast/hollandaise-sauce-low-calorielow-fat/</link>
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		<title>Thai Chicken</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a very good chicken dish, not spicy.Â  I cooked the chicken in a slow cooker with 2 cups of chicken broth, but you can stir fry the chicken.

Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in wok or skillet.
Stir fry 1 lb chicken or turkey breast for 2 &#8211; 4 minutes until brown &#8211; then ADD:
2 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/full-meals/thai-chicken/</link>
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		<title>Fresh Berry Jam</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a quick and very easy recipe that makes one medium sized jar of jam.  You can use fresh or frozen berries (anything you like &#8211; I like strawberries or blueberries). You can puree berries before cooking.

 2 cups berries
1/2 cup spenda honey (or 1/2 tsp. stevia)

Bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes, then in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/sweet-tooth/fresh-berry-jam/</link>
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		<title>Honey Grilled Chicken Breasts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This chicken can be grilled, baked in the oven or you could cook it in a slow cooker.Â  Any time of the year, it is just so easy to put all the ingredients into the slow cooker, then go out for the day.Â  When you come home everything is done.Â  In a slow cooker you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/full-meals/honey-grilled-chicken-breasts/</link>
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		<title>Oprah&#8217;s Turkey Burgers (really Donald Trump&#8217;s chef)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tweaked to make it healthier &#8211; these really may be the best turkey burgers you will ever eat!Â  You can add 1/4 cup TVP
Saute

1/4 cup scallions (or 1/2 onion) finely chopped,
1/2 cup chopped celery, 2 cloves of garlic,
3 chopped apples inÂ 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil &#8211; until tender (or 1/2 cup apple sauce).Â  Let Cool.

Combine:

2Â lbs (1kg)Â ground [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/full-meals/oprahs-turkey-burgers-really-donald-trumps-chef/</link>
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		<title>Grilled Herb &amp; Parmesan Tomatoes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Slice whole fresh tomatoes, lay flat on glass cooking dish.
Pour herb dressing**Â  or Poppyseed dressing over tomatoes, and top with chopped fresh parsley and oregano (or any other combination of spices) andÂ chopped or whole garlic.
Grill in hot oven for 5 &#8211; 10 minutes (until heated through)
Let sit several minutes then sprinkle with Low Fat Parmesan [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/lunch/grilled-herb-parmesan-tomatoes/</link>
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		<title>Hot Bean Salad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a wonderful bean salad and can be served hot or cold.Â  It is a wonderful side dish any time of the year.Â  It keeps very well in the fridge for about a week.Â  You could also substitute the beans with shredded red cabbage.

Â 1/2 cup splenda (or sugar)
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/salads/hot-bean-salad/</link>
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		<title>Haddock with Shrimp and Veggies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had some fresh haddock and some leftover shrimp in the fridge. My boss once combined the 2 and came up with a great dish so I thought I would give it a go&#8230; I thought itÂ was good enough to share with you, hope you think so too !!!!

1/2 lgÂ can ofÂ tomatoes
1-2 cups spinach
1-2 cups broccoli
basil
oregano
parsley
pepper
2 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/full-meals/haddock-with-shrimp-and-veggies/</link>
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		<title>Going Banana&#8217;s â€“ Literally!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Rediscover the power of a banana! Read 20 of the most useful banana remedies you will ever read, this is not just a fruit, it is a very powerful natural medicine. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. Energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/tips-and-tricks/going-bananas-%e2%80%93-literally/</link>
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		<title>Broccoli Fish Bake</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a great dish and so easy!!!!

1 lb fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces ,cooked and drained
1-2 cups fresh spinach, cooked and drained
1 lb fresh or thawed frozen firm fish fillets. I used my favorite&#8230;haddock
1 can low fat Campbells or Healthy Request cream of broccoli soup
1/3 cup skim or 1% milk
1/4 cup(1oz)Â  low [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/full-meals/broccoli-fish-bake/</link>
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		<title>Glazed asparagus and carrots</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is really good&#8230;even you non-asparagus fans should try it.Ã‚Â This receipe was supplied by Natalie who is in the creating balance program at the Y. I just tweaked it a little.

1 tsp Olive oil
1 tsp Water
1 lb baby or regular carrots, sliced
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
1/4 water
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/lunch/glazed-asparagus-and-carrots/</link>
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		<title>Egg Foo Young</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is great fast food, low in calories, healthy and very tasty.  I used the filling from the pork egg roll recipe (since we were making egg rolls anyway and had extra filling &#8211; we froze the rest of the filling to use in the recipe another time).  You could use any kind [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/lunch/egg-foo-young/</link>
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		<title>Couscous salad</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a great side salad with a meal if you are eating carbs at supper, otherwise I eat this as my full meal at lunch.

2 cups couscous
1 cup hot water

Mix these 2 till the water is absorbed, then add

1 can chick peas, drained
1 small can of corn, drained
1 red pepper, chopped
1/2 spanish onion, chopped
1 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/lunch/couscous-salad/</link>
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		<title>Beef Enchiladas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a dish for those seriously committed to comfort eating.Ã‚Â  Takes time to prepare, but well worth it.
SAUCE:

1 Tablespoon olive oil (heat in skillet over medium heat)
1 onion, chopped (add to oil and cook 5 minutes) the add:
1 green pepper diced
1 &#8211; 2 fresh hot green chillies seeded and chopped (simmer 5 minutes) TIP: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/full-meals/beef-enchiladas/</link>
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		<title>Beef and Broccoli (or green pepper)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ã‚Â 

beef strips (approximately 1 lb.)
3 Tablespoons canola oil
3 Tablespoons shallots
3 Tablespoons crushed garlic
1 Tablespoon black bean paste
4 scallions or green onion cut in 1 &#8221; pieces
1 Tablespoons ginger cut into long strips
2 cups green pepper (or broccoli or mixture or any vegetables)
1/2 cup low sodium chicken or beef stock
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Sear beef on both [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.shakeitup.ca/full-meals/beef-and-broccoli-or-green-pepper/</link>
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