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Adding chocolate to your chili? Yes, you read the title correctly. Did you know the polyphenols and flavonoids in chocolate can lower your risk of heart disease by 20% and keep LDL (Bad) cholesterol from oxidizing into an artery-damaging form? Semisweet and dark chocolate have more beneficial compounds than other chocolates so toss in a healthy … Continued
These are not your everyday burgers…my unique combination of crunchy slaw atop avocado and bean patties (with a touch of sweetness and a kick of spice) will have your taste buds dancing! Ingredients 1 can black beans, drained, rinsed and mashed 1/2 can kidney beans, drained, rinsed and mashed 1 avocado, peeled, cored and mashed … Continued
Since the recent June weather here in Manhattan has been anything but sunny and warm these past few weeks, I’ve decided to be productive on the rainy evenings and keep myself busy in my tiny Manhattan kitchen- stirring up some healthy and delicious ‘comfort-food’ recipes for my dinners. Last night, I decided to experiment by making a vegetarian ‘meat-less’ … Continued
This protein-packed chili is perfect for a cold, winter day. It fills you up and warms you from head to toe! Ingredients Desired Protein of Choice (Ground Turkey, Ground Chicken, Ground Bison, Tofu, Seitan, Tempeh, etc.) 1 onion, chopped 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 pinch Nu-Salt (Salt free alternative) 1 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder 1/2 … Continued
Move over pasta, hit the road potatoes! Make room for my Great Grains- they’ll not only add new flavors to your meal, but will provide you with fiber, as well. Say good bye to boring white rice, potatoes, and pasta. Give the bye-bye to “white” starches and welcome in couscous, bulgur wheat, brown/wild rice, quinoa and barley. These … Continued
I love hummus. There are so many different ways to incorporate this delicious spread into your everyday meals and snacks. Not only does hummus add great flavor- but it packs a nutritional punch, as well. Hummus contains protein, complex carbohydrates and unsaturated fats, which are all essential to fuel us throughout our day. Moreover, hummus is often made with olive … Continued
Protein is a component of food made up of amino acids (building blocks for major parts of a lean human body). Amino Acids are crucial to the maintenance and daily regulation of our bodies. Our bodies make our supply of amino acids, however, we also must get some from food. As we all know, Protein comes in many different forms. … Continued
