September 11th, 2008
I’ve always loved pistachios and now there’s even more evidence that things that taste good can be good for us!
In fact, eating pistachios on a regular basis has been linked to reductions in cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation that can lead to heart disease.
I came across an interesting article in Women’s Health magazine today about
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June 4th, 2007
Recipe of the Month: Fruit Nut Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 2Ingredients:
1 banana
1 cup soy, rice or almond milk
1 cup berries
1 cup diced melon
1/2 cup almonds
2-4 ice cubes
Directions:
1. Mix ingredients In blender for 1-2 minutes and serve.
Optional: You can add other ingredients for added nutrition such as a handful of fresh spinach or kale, ground flax
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November 3rd, 2006
Prep time: 3 minutes
Cooking time: 30-40 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
1 cup brown basmati rice
2 cups of water
1/2 cup of dried cranberries
1/2 cup of walnut pieces
1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsleybr> pinch of salt
Directions:
Rinse rice in fine mesh strainer till water runs clear.
Boil the water and add rice and salt, cover and reduce heat.
After 15 minutes add cranberries
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September 3rd, 2006
Prep time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes. Serves: 4.
Ingredients:
2-3 apples, 2-3 peaches or pears, 2 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/2 cup raisins, juice of 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 cup walnuts, or nuts of your choice, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced, 2 tablespoons honey
Directions:
1. Wash, core and chop fruit into slices or chunks
2. Place
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