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Tangy Treats that Melt Belly Fat
So many medical claims have been ascribed to the grapefruit that many are perceived as fact. Grapefruit has been mentioned in the treatment of everything from atherosclerosis to stomach cancer. It’s connection to vitamin C as the cure for the common cold is as well-known as the popularity, every few years or so, of the [...]
Sweet Potato and Salsa Dip
Sweet Potato and Salsa Dip 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut in chunks 1 large tomato, seeded and diced ½ small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 small jalapeno, seeded and minced 1 small clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 [...]
Quinoa Salad with Black Bean Relish
Quinoa Salad with Black Bean Relish 1 cup cooked red quinoa 1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed ½ fresh corn kernels 1 stalk celery, diced 1 small red bell pepper, diced ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon ground [...]
The True Beauty of Avocados
The nutritious avocado is commonly cited for being high in fat, and is therefore is considered an automatic no-no when trying to lose weight. Nutritionists have said that one way to boost the fat burning element of the metabolism is to eat foods containing the amino acid called L-carnitine. This hormone is found in the [...]
Spicy Sweet Potato Oven Fries
Spicy Sweet Potato Oven Fries 1 large or two medium sweet potatoes, peeled 1 tablespoon sea salt 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil The easiest way to cut fries is by using a mandolin or food processor fitted with a [...]
The Magic of Quinoa
This almost magical seed has a unique place in the history of the Americas. Cultivated high in the Andes for thousands of years, it supplied communities with starch and protein, fed the armies and was used as a detergent and poultice for wounds. An ancient Incan storage pot was found with quinoa seeds which sprouted [...]
Kale Vegetable Soup
Kale and Vegetable Soup 3 cups fresh kale, stems removed, roughly chopped 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 large carrots, peeled and diced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 quart chicken broth 1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, leaves only ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced [...]
Kale and Caraway
Stir-fried Chicken with Kale and Caraway ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 5 cups fresh kale, stems removed, julienne 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and cut in [...]
All Hail Kale-Little Known ‘Green’ Has Big Benefits
This dark, leafy green vegetable has so much going for it you wonder why it isn’t more in the popular eye. Kale is a proven powerhouse of antioxidants, vitamins A, K and C, anti-inflammatory compounds plus cholesterol lowering properties and support for the digestive system, all for about 36 calories a cup. It is also [...]
Is the Secret in the Salt? 3 Recipes for Salt Lovers
Known as a beneficial element for centuries, salt has become a lightning rod in today’s discussions of health and well-being. As incidences of heart disease and stroke reach ever larger proportions, salt has commonly been considered a culprit in our ability to live a healthful life.