Sweet Potato and Kale Bake Kale is a dark green leafy vegetable that belongs to the cruciferous family. That means it holds some of the same health benefits as others in it’s family like broccoli. brussel sprouts, and cauliflower. Like all of the superfoods we talk about, kale is packed with healthy vitamins and minerals, […]
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Portobello mushroom burgers, sometimes also spelled portobello, are actually the same species as a crimini mushroom. Generally, the mushroom is called a crimini when small and a portobello when its cap has grown to about four to six inches in diameter. These large brown mushrooms have a meaty texture and can be grilled, roasted or
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Lentils are an excellent source of six important minerals, two B-vitamins, and protein with virtually no fat. The high folate content in lentils helps to lower the amino acid homocysteine, which is known to cause damage to artery walls and is considered a serious risk factor for heart disease. Lentils are also rich in dietary
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Why do I get sick? People, for the Most Part, Don’t Get Diseases – They ‘Earn’ Them ….. Your throat gets scratchy, your nose begins to run, every muscle in your body begins to ache, and the readings on the fever thermometer begin to creep up. The next thing you know, you feel terrible and
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The truth about olive oil is that it’s not as healthy as you think, by a long shot. But before you think this is going to be some assault on a food stuff you may love, let’s set the stage first. In small quantities, like spraying olive oil on your popcorn, or lightly glazing a
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Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Quick-cooking, high in protein, easy to digest, and with a superfood label to boot, it’s no wonder that quinoa’s (pronouced KEEN-wah) popularity has surged in recent years. You can use it as a replacement for rice with stews, stir fries, or even better as the base for a filling, grain-based
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Nutrient-Rich Tomato Mushroom Potato Delight This great is a nutrient-rich meal to get going before you leave for work. Set the crock pot to 8 hours on low and enjoy when you get home. Ingredients 4 Large Potatoes, sliced or cubed 1 -8 Oz box of cherry tomatoes sliced in half 2 big bunches of broccoli
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Alfalfa Leaf benefits us in so many ways. After reading this post, you will walk away knowing more about this superfood and how to incorporate it into your eating style. The word “alfalfa” comes from the Arabic phrase, al-fac-facah, meaning “father of all foods.” It stands to reason, alfalfa is extremely nutritious. Sometimes also
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The Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI) score The ANDI was developed by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. It measures calcium; the carotenoids beta carotene, alpha carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene; fiber; folate; glucosinolates; iron; magnesium; niacin; selenium; vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B6, B12, C, and E; and zinc, plus the ORAC score X 2. Most importantly, the
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This Black Bean and Corn Salad recipe is very simple and refreshing!! This black bean and corn salad recipe is Simple Quick & Easy Recipe. It’s rich in resistant starch (the fiber in black beans which is only half digestible, that gives you the fiber and the micronutrients but only on 50-70% of the calories and
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