Roni Zaide – IMPACT Magazine https://impactmagazine.ca Canada's best source of health and fitness information Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:35:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://impactmagazine.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMPACTFav-16x16-Gold.png Roni Zaide – IMPACT Magazine https://impactmagazine.ca 32 32 Basil Rose Lemonade https://impactmagazine.ca/food-and-nutrition/recipes/basil-rose-lemonade/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:17:42 +0000 https://impactmagazine.ca/?p=63392 A vibrant, aromatic drink that blends the zesty brightness of lemon with the soft floral notes of rose, and the fresh, subtle spice of basil creating a uniquely fragrant and revitalizing summer beverage.

This unexpected trio creates a beautifully balanced beverage that’s both uplifting and soothing. Served over ice it’s perfect for those warm days when you want something cooling and a little sophisticated!

Prep Time –5 minutes
Serves 2-4

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups cold water
  • ½ cup basil leaves
  • ¼ cup rose water
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. cane sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place all ingredients (except for rose petals) in a blender and blend well.
  2. Strain through a fine sieve.
  3. Serve chilled or over ice.

Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 27; protein 7 g; fat 0 g; carbs 28 g. 


Photography: Hannah Burne

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Pickled Beets and Turnips https://impactmagazine.ca/food-and-nutrition/pickled-beets-and-turnips/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:06:43 +0000 https://impactmagazine.ca/?p=63404 These pickled beets and turnips are as easy to enjoy as they are delicious. Ready to eat straight from the jar, they offer a perfect balance of tangy flavour and a satisfying crunch. Whether you’re topping a salad, adding zip to a sandwich,
or building a charcuterie board, they’re a simple way to boost taste without any prep.

Prep Time – 10 minutes
Wait Time – 1 week
Makes 1 x 500 ml jar


INGREDIENTS

  • 1 beet, peeled and sliced
  • 2 turnips, peeled and sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. black peppercorns

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, combine water, salt, and apple cider vinegar and mix well.
  2. Place the beet and turnip slices in a 500 ml jar and cover with water mixture, leaving 1 cm of air at the top.
  3. Add garlic and peppercorns, then loosely place the lid on top of the jar. The lid should only gently cover the jar, and not be fastened.
  4. Place the jar on a plate* and leave it on the counter, away from direct sunlight, for three days.
  5. After three days, tightly close the lid and transfer the jar into the fridge for at least four more days, and store for consumption for up to three months.

*The plate will catch any liquids that may overflow in the fermentation process.

Nutrition facts per serving
Calories 10; protein 9 g; fat 0 g; carbs 7 g. 


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