All Entries in the "HEALTH ARTICLES" Category
Mediterranean Diet Appetizer
Ingredients 8 ounce container plain Greek yogurt 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into pieces 2 cloves garlic, chopped ½ tablespoon fresh dill, chopped 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Fresh vegetables of your choice for dipping Directions Place the yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, olive oil, [...]
Winter Pumpkin Salad
For the salad: 1 head romaine lettuce 1 small pumpkin 1 yellow onion 1 cup baby portobello mushrooms 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts 2 tbsp. olive oil For the dressing: 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup honey 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. dried mustard Salt & pepper to taste Cut the pumpkin into big [...]
Tips on Healthy Food
Experts agree the key to healthy eating is the time-tested advice of balance, variety and moderation. In short, that means eating a wide variety of foods without getting too many calories or too much of any one nutrient. These 10 tips can help you follow that advice while still enjoying the foods you eat. Eat [...]
Quinoa Banana Muffins
3/4 cup quinoa flour 1/2 cup brown rice or sorghum flour 1/2 cup tapioca flour or potato starch 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp guar gum or xanthan gum 1 tsp cinnamon 2 and 1/2 tbsp ground flax seed combined with 3 tbsp of warm water (this replaces one egg) 1/3 cup melted coconut oil (I [...]
Focus on Food: Quinoa
This week’s Focus on Food feature is Quinoa, my favorite whole grain (though it’s actually a seed). Protein-rich quinoa has gained popularity over the past few years for it’s nutritional value, quick cooking time, and versatility. Red quinoa and vegetables in sweet bell peppers (recipe below) Fun facts: Quinoa (pronounced “KEEN-wah”) was considered gold to the Incas [...]
Vegetarian Chili
Serves 6 to 8 A colorful, satisfying bowl of chili that packs plenty of flavor — even for the most dedicated meat eaters. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded and chopped 1 medium red [...]
Pasta Fagioli
4 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 16-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes, drained, chopped 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed, drained Salt and pepper 8 ounces elbow macaroni, freshly cooked Grated Parmesan print a shopping [...]
Zucchini-Chickpea Sandwiches
Ingredients Zucchini-Chickpea Patties: 1 can chickpeas 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs 1 zucchini 1 small red onion 1 tbsp. ground flaxseeds 3 tbsp. water 1 tsp. salt 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 4 whole-wheat pitas 1 small head red leaf lettuce Sriracha hot sauce (for garnish) Tahini sauce: 1/2 cup tahini paste 3 gloves garlic [...]
Autumn Squash Soup
Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 35m Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest 2 small butternut or acorn squashes, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 cups vegetable stock or low-sodium chicken broth kosher [...]
Coconut Oil And Its Goodness
What a treat! Cononut oil makes a wonderful massage oil because: – it smells amazing — like you are in the tropics – it moisturizes your skin long after the massage has stopped – it works at removing toxins in your skin – it is full of antioxidents – it minimizes premature aging — inside [...]
What is the substitute for Lime Juice ?
Lime juice is mainly known for its refreshing taste. However, it is also used for culinary purposes, basically in desserts, jams, jellies and candies. Lime or Citrus Aurantifolia is a citrus fruit. Lime is usually a round fruit of green to yellow color, and smaller than lemon. When it comes to fresh lime juice substitute, juice [...]
Focus on Food: Arugula
It’s Monday again and I’m back with the “Focus on Food” blog series. Today’s feature is one of my favorite versatile green vegetables: arugula. This dark and peppery green peaks in the fall season when the leaves are thicker and have the most flavor. Fun facts: Arugula, the green also known as “rocket”, stays fresh [...]
Salt the multipurpose item
A dash of salt improves the taste of coffee and cocoa. A dash of salt in warm milk makes a more relaxing beverage. A tiny pinch of salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier. A spoonful of salt put in the vessel before washing takes out the smell from it . A little salt to [...]
