Ingredients 6 ounces (~1 cup) dried cannellini beans 1 clove garlic 1 sprig fresh thyme For the radicchio: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 head radicchio, stem and core removed, leaves cut or torn into 1 1/2 inch squares 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1[…]
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Catalan-Style Radicchio and White Beans
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Robin's Recipes, Weight Loss Mar 23, 2012
Radicchio is a member of the chicory family along with endive, escarole and dandelion. Radicchio is usually eaten in salad, but try grilling it! Chopped grilled radicchio also makes an excellent ingredient to add to a risotto with winter squash, to white beans, or as a garnish for polenta. Ingredients 2 small firm heads of[…]
Stir-Fried Brussles Sprouts with Cashews
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Robin's Recipes, Weight Loss Mar 22, 2012
Brussels sprouts are in-season and great for you! Here are a few of the benefits: A cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable Anti-inflammatory food Cholesterol-lowering benefits Ingredients: 6 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and sliced into 1/4-inch strips 6 ounces sprouted lentils, peas, adzuki, or other firm sprouts 1 1/2 Tbsp sesame or mustard oil 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 3[…]
Cabbage!?! I bet you didn’t know that cabbage actually helps you grow younger! Eating cabbage is so good for you because cabbage is…. A cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable Loaded with anti-aging antioxidants Is an anti-inflammatory food Has cholesterol-lowering benefits Can help you burn fat Knowing all of these great benefits of cabbage makes you want to[…]
Heart-Healthy Chocolate Truffles
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Robin's Recipes Feb 07, 2012
These truffles are not only a decadent treat for Valentine’s Day but they also contain ingredients that are good for your heart! Walnuts are an anti-inflammatory food, contain heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, and help you sleep better! Cocoa has been found to lower “bad” (LDL) cholesterol, raise “good” (HDL) cholesterol and lower[…]
