The PREDIMED trial is a randomized study conducted in Spain in which a Mediterranean diet, supplemented with either olive oil or mixed nuts, was compared with a low-fat diet, as described by the American Heart Association’s guidelines. Its results have been published over the last year or so, and have been truly impressive: a 28-30% … Continued
Ingredients: 12 cherry tomatoes, halved ½ tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 15 ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) ¼ cup tahini sauce Zest and juice of 1 lemon 1 cloves garlic ½ cup fresh basil ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon paprika Sliced red bell pepper and baby carrots, for serving … Continued
Ingredients: 3 cups prepared quinoa (1 cup dry) 24 grape tomatoes, quartered 1 yellow bell pepper, diced ½ red onion, diced 2 carrots, thinly sliced 3 cups spinach, chopped into thin ribbons 2 cups fresh basil, chopped into thin ribbons 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced 4 tablespoons balsamic … Continued
Ingredients: 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets 3 stalks broccoli, chopped into florets 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided Salt and pepper to taste 1 yellow onion, diced 3 cloves garlic 1- 15 oz. can tomato sauce 1- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes 1- 6 oz. can tomato paste 2 cups vegetable broth 3 sprigs … Continued
Ingredients: 1 cup walnut halves ½ cup almonds 16 medjool dates, halved 1 cup golden raisins 4 tablespoons sun-dried goji berries 3 tablespoons cacao powder, divided ¼ cup whey protein powder Water, as needed (approximately ¼ cup) 2 tablespoon chia seeds Instructions: In a food processor, add walnut halves, dates, raisins, almonds, goji berries, 2 … Continued
For Salad: 1 cup quinoa, dried 4 cups salad greens 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained For Pico de Gallo: 12 cherry tomatoes, halved ½ red onion, coarsely chopped 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, stems removed and coarsely chopped 1 jalapeno, seeded Zest and juice of 1 lime 2 cloves garlic Salt and Pepper to … Continued
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and lightly dried between 2 sheets of paper towel 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup Instructions: Preheat oven to 400F and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Add chickpeas, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to … Continued
Ingredients: 10 nori sheets (1 package) Water, as needed 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sesame seeds ½ teaspoon chia seeds Instructions: Preheat oven to 250F. Brush one sheet of nori lightly with water and place second nori sheet on top. Press firmly until nori sheets stick together. Brush nori sheet with sesame oil and … Continued
Tea is the world’s second favorite beverage, following closely on the heels of water, and actually outdoing coffee, in spite of America’s obsession with the popular beverage. In fact, hot and iced teas are a $90 billion business worldwide. Last fall Starbucks opened its first “tea bar,” a rival to its coffee shops, inside one … Continued
Serves 8-10 Ingredients: Refried Beans *Be sure they say vegetarian on them or they will have lard. Black beans Fabulous Walnut Taco meat * Recipe Below Spicy Sour Cream –See recipe below* and mix in cumin, chili powder, and red pepper. Guacamole Lettuce and Onion Tomatoes topped with chives Instructions: Layer each ingredient one on … Continued