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
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[…]
Dates are a powerful food! These fruits are rich in fiber and several vitamins and minerals. Dates help you stay regular, support your heart and are even beneficial for increasing sexual stamina! This recipe is a very useful tonic for increasing sex endurance and sterility due to functional disorders. Ingredients 1 1/2 cup goat’s milk[…]
