This great article is by Leanne Ely, one of our speakers this week on S3xy Younger You! The sweet potato is not a member of the potato family but rather the morning glory family. The darker the sweet potato the higher the concentration of carotenes. They exert significant antioxidant effects and have great fiber. They[…]
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These healthy treats are super simple to make and so yummy on warm summer days. They are well balanced with protein and carbs so they won’t sent your blood sugar into a tail spin. Happy hormones? Yes! Ingredients 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries 2 cups Greek-style Stevia to taste 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips[…]
Catalan-Style Radicchio and White Beans
By Robin Nielsen Food, Healthy Lifestyle, Robin's Recipes, Weight Loss Mar 23, 2012
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[…]
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[…]
