August 21st, 2008
I was in the grocery store last week, waiting in line to check out, when the cover of Self magazine caught my eye, “A No-Diet Way to Lose Lbs: 20 Foods that Slim You Down.” I’ve always been of the mind that diets don’t work and that following a diet book for a few weeks
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March 18th, 2008
Ahhh…dark leafy green vegetables. Do you know that they are the number one item missing from most American diets? Why? In our busy society, focused on getting more done in record time with fewer resources, our healthy eating habits often fall by the wayside. Most of us don’t eat enough vegetables to begin with and
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July 4th, 2007
Recipe of the Month: Bok Choy Apple Slaw
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
6 stalks of bok choy (about 1/2 a head), thinly sliced
1/2 a small onion, thinly sliced
1 granny smith apple, sliced
1/2 cup toasted sunflower seedsDressing:
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons honey
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April 4th, 2007
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 Minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients:
1 bunch kale
1 medium sized yellow onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt to taste
Directions:
1. Wash kale, cut stems off and chop into small pieces and put aside.
2. Warm oil in pan, add ginger, garlic and saute for one minute.
3. Add onion,
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February 4th, 2007
Recipe of the Month: Easy Beans and Greens
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients:
1 can of black beans (or pinto, red, kidney—your choice) 1 bunch collard greens (or kale, spinach—your choice) your favorite toppings, such as salsa, avocado or guacamole, and sour cream
Directions:
1. In a medium saucepan, heat drained beans. Add your favorite seasonings,
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