Category: Wellness
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Fresh Mushroom Sauce
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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.…
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Mediterranean Diced Salad
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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…
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Honey-Herb Chicken
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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…
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Skip the Extra Salt
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You may like an extra shake of salt on your meals, but you should know that reducing your sodium intake can also lower your risk for heart disease. Here’s how you can remove salt from your meals: Remove the saltshaker from the table. Don’t add any salt to water when you’re cooking. Try seasoning your…
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Peach Berry Crisp
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Ingredients 4 peaches, peeled and sliced 1 cup blueberries 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 tablespoons walnuts, finely chopped 1/4 cup quick oats 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 tablespoon margarine Directions Arrange fruit in 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice, sugar, and…
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Lime Shrimp Kebabs
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There’s nothing like a summer barbecue with family and friends to celebrate the season! For a quick, easy, and healthy meal, add a green salad and fresh corn on the cob and you’re good to go. Ingredients 3 large limes 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled 1/4 tsp. black pepper 2 tsp. olive oil 2…
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Stick with water today
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Many of the drinks you’ll encounter today contain lots of calories and few, if any, nutrients. Non-diet soft drinks, energy or sports drinks, fancy coffees, and other beverages sweetened with sugar can mean extra pounds over time. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says people consume about 400 calories per day in beverages. So…
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Make a dish with mushrooms!
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It may not seem like it on the surface, but mushrooms can be pretty marvelous. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes that can add flavor and texture to salad, soups, stews, sauces, and more. An essentially fat-free food, mushrooms provide essential nutrients—B vitamins, potassium, and the antioxidant selenium—with very few calories. Research…