Category: Nutritional Wellness

Including nuts in your diet can provide a host of health benefits. The list includes lower cholesterol levels, reduced risk for heart disease and stroke, better weight control, and lower insulin needs for people with diabetes. Ingredients 2 tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted 1 tsp. olive oil 1 9-oz. bag of fresh spinach (about 4 cups…

Many Americans have moved away from foods that contain gluten, like wheat, rye, and barley, due to celiac disease. If you are looking for some delicious breakfast dishes that are also gluten-free, look no further. Cranberry Nut Bread is a fresh and gluten-free take on a breakfast bread! Ingredients: 1 ⅓ cups brown rice flour…

Ingredients 8 oz. beef top sirloin or top round steak, cut into bite-sized strips Juice from 1 to 2 tangerines (1/4 cup) 2 tbsp. Hoisin or oyster sauce 1 tbsp. lite soy sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup low sodium chicken or beef broth 1½ cup broccoli flowerets ⅓ cup sliced green onion 4…

Ingredients 1 8-ounce can reduced-salt tomato sauce 1 teaspoon chili powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne 1/4 cup green olives, pitted 1 clove garlic 1 pickled jalapeño pepper, seeded and stemmed 1-1/4 pound cubed pork butt 2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 Spanish onion, cut into 1-inch pieces…

In food-speak, a “fool” is a quick English dessert of cooked berries layered with whipped cream. Traditionalists make it with gooseberries, but strawberries and raspberries work fine. It’s rich and lovely, and you don’t need a lot to finish a meal with finesse. Serve it in a cocktail glass for the best effect. Ingredients 1…

Five Health Benefits of Eggs: Helps to improve heart health Aids in weight loss Beneficial in improving cognitive health Aids in growth and development of body Maintains healthy hormonal functioning of thyroid NOTE: Organic eggs can contain higher Omega-3 and Vitamin E than conventional eggs Health Health While there has been significant criticism in recent…

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup chopped onions 2 cups chopped mushrooms 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 3/4 cup vegetable broth 1/2 cup fresh parsley 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream Directions Heat olive oil in saucepan. Add onions. Cook until translucent. Add mushrooms and soy sauce and cook about 5 minutes over medium heat.…

Ingredients 1 19-ounce can chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) 1 red pepper 1 cucumber 2 stalks celery 1 cup halved grape tomatoes Juice of 1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup) 1 tablespoon white vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley Directions Drain and rinse chickpeas and put in a large mixing bowl. Core red…

  Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound) Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons) 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped 1 tablespoon honey Directions With a meat tenderizer, pound each breast half to about 1/2-inch thick. Combine lime juice, coriander, and honey in a small bowl. Brush chicken breasts with…