La Belle Vie Holistic Living

Happy New Year! Here's to a 2011 full of healthy, delicious food! I've decided to make some resolutions this year, something that I haven't done for the past few years. I have a couple of them, but the general idea behind them all is being a healthier, happier me.  When I think about it and about the steps it takes to be a healthier, happier me - creating and eating delicious food, being around people I like, traveling, drinking tea -  it seems pretty stupid that I've put it off this long. The slush, freezing wind and damp chill of winter can make it hard to have the energy and enthusiasm needed to go out after our goals. Here's a hearty winter soup that will warm you up and keep you going through the next couple of months. Ingredients 1 small yellow or white onion, sliced 2 tsp canola or grapeseed oil 1/2 cup brown rice 1 cup brown lentils 4 cups water 1 low-sodium boullion cube 1 large carrot, sliced 2 Tbsp ginger 1/2 litre low-sodium vegetable