food items, recipes, and comments on nutritional values
Eating Eggs Every Day (Disclaimer- certain people have allergies to eggs or may have heart, cholesterol, or other health related issues, so always check with your health professional for advice.) Eggs provide an inexpensive source of protein and an impressive list of nutritional benefits. Years ago, there was a lot of misinformation and low-fat diets […]
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3 Recipes to Boost Your Microbiome The ideal healthy-gut diet for performance Erica and Justin Sonnenburg, a pair of Stanford University microbiologists who have been studying the effects of diet on the microbiome for more than a decade, are a little bit obsessed with fiber. “Digesting it appears to be the primary profession of
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Pesto – This popular topping can be slathered over crusty bread or mixed with different pastas. Pesto originated in Genoa in Italy’s Liguria region. To be true Pesto, local officials state that it can only be made with Mediterranean pignoli, Ligurian extra-virgin olive oil, Genoese basil leaves, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano Stravecchio, Pecorino Fiore Sardo, and coarse
This fragrant Indian Mulligatawny Soup is spiced with curry and made from creamy red lentils, carrots, apples, and coconut milk. Make a double batch and freeze the leftovers! 20 min Prep Time, 40 min Cook Time, 60 min Total Time, Yields 6+ Ingredients Melt butter or ghee in a large pot or Dutch oven over
Simple Morning Glory Muffins yield: 16 MUFFINS prep time: 30 MINUTES total time: 1 HOUR (INCLUDES COOLING)These hearty and simple morning glory muffins taste like spiced apple cake and moist carrot cake…combined… for breakfast! Ingredients: 2 cups (260g) whole wheat flour (measured correctly) 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2
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Make some pasta tonight! From Bon Appetitè Even if you are not up to speed on making beautiful pasta dishes by hand, you can do this one. Malfatti is for us. It translates as “badly made” but despite the name, you’ll like this cheese and spinach pasta that looks a little like gnocchi. Do this:
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Eat These, Feel Better Nothing here should be construed to be medical advice. We promote good health by eating in moderation, learning more about nutrition and seeking medical advice when you need more information. Many health experts suggest healing foods before prescribing drugs. Find out which aches you can naturally cure with healthful ingredients.
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Kimchi – “Try it, you’ll like it” Remember that old phrase from the 70’s? Well, some of you will. During the 1970s there was a television commercial for Alka-Seltzer where one guy is giving some other guy some scary-looking food and says, “Try it, you’ll like it.” That became the catchphrase for an entire generation,
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Simple Indian Dahl Recipe (lentil soup) When it’s cold and you want something to warm your soul, they this easy soup. Even better the next day when reheated. Ingredients 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or olive oil) 1 cup onion (white or sweet; finely chopped) 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped) 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (finely chopped)
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Cauliflower and Corn Chowder ‘I wanted the sweetness of corn and comforting creaminess of chowder, but without the heaviness that cream and lots of potato would bring,’ says the author of One: Pot, Pan, Planet. Anna Jones, People Magazine 3 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided 1 medium (7-oz.) leek, washed, trimmed and thinly
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