This Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry and Quinoa Salad is simple to make, naturally vegan and gluten-free, and wonderfully light and delicious! PREP: 10 MINS COOK: 20 MINS TOTAL: 30 MINS INGREDIENTS: SALAD INGREDIENTS: 1 pound brussels sprouts, rinsed and ends trimmed, then halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise 2 cups cooked quinoa (here is a tutorial/recipe for how to cook quinoa) […]
Thanksgiving is a great time to enjoy spending time with family and friends. It is also a great time to pack on unwanted pounds. So we have come up with some healthy “rules” for surviving Thanksgiving. Have a plan you can be thankful for after Thanksgiving is over! Try these: Use the one plate Take […]
Ingredients 8 green onions 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, divided 4 (6-ounce) flounder fillets, skinned 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce 1/8 teaspoon salt 4 lemon slices Preparation Remove green tops from onions; slice onion tops into 1-inch pieces to […]
If you are looking for alternatives for candy this Halloween, check out these fun options: Boo-nanas and Tangel-o-Patch Ingredients: Bananas, chocolate chips, tangelos, celery Halloween Sweet Potato Fries Ingredients: Sweet Potatoes, pumpkin pie spice, salt, sugar and oil Candy Corn Parfaits Ingredients: Pineapple, Clementines, Whip cream or ice cream, Candy corn […]
Ingredients 2 cups dry quinoa 2 lbs extra lean ground turkey 1 medium onion, chopped 4 medium garlic cloves, crushed 4-5 large handfuls spinach, chopped 2 cups tomato sauce 1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 3 cups light cheddar or mozzarella cheese, shredded 1/4 tsp thyme, […]
Ingredients 1 medium Avocado 2 eggs 1 piece of cooked bacon, crumbled 1 TB of low-fat cheese pinch of salt Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 425. 2. Begin by cutting the avocado in half and removing the pit. 3. With a spoon, scoop out some of the avocado so it’s […]
Fish is a delicious dinner option, rich in protein, B vitamins and selenium. Salmon is rich in beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, linked to lower rates of heart disease. Emerging evidence from AICR’s new report on liver cancer suggests that eating fish may offer protection against this cancer. This recipe calls for a simple garlic-infused marinade, adding cancer-protective phytochemicals quercetin […]
Kale is a super food with staying power. The dark, leafy green has been on dinner plates since Roman times and has long been common across much of Europe. The vegetable hails from the cabbage family, which also includes broccoli, cauliflower, and collards. Kale freezes well and tastes sweeter and more flavourful after being exposed […]
Asparagus Max Soup Ingredients: 10 thick or 25 thin stalks of steamed organic asparagus 2/3 cup pecans 2 cups water 2 tbsp. olive oil 3 tbsp lemon juice 2 cloves garlic 1/2 tsp. sea salt Reserve 2 stalks of organic steamed asparagus for garnish in bowl 2-4 servings Directions: Steam asparagus lightly, 10 minutes […]
Ingredients: 1 c water 1/2 c organic quinoa, rinsed Pinch of sea salt (optional) 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 1/2 c frozen organic blueberries, thawed (keep the juice) 2 tbsp chopped raw pecans Directions: 1. Bring water, quinoa, and salt to a boil. Turn to low and simmer, uncovered, until quinoa is tender and water is […]