Let’s continue the feeling-FABULOUS journey! What you eat and how you move can get you 90% of the way to growing younger. Spring time is upon us and it’s a great time to get re-energized around food to improve your body’s imbalances quickly. Part 1 of “Yummy Up Your Life – Nutrition Basics” included information about the basics of a[…]
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Yummy Up Your Life with Food Basics, Part 2
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Weight Loss Mar 28, 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[…]
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[…]
Makes about 2 cups Slightly sweeter than the canned variety you might be used to, green garbanzo beans have a fresh flavor similar to peas. Serve this extra-green guac with raw veggies and baked tortilla chips or baked whole grain pita chips. Ingredients 1 (10-ounce) bag frozen organic Green Garbanzo Beans 1 clove garlic, halved[…]
