Meatless Monday Recipe: Pan Fried Chickpea Salad
Another Happy Meatless Monday, where has February gone!
Today I wanted to share a delicious, very simple, healthful and savory vegetarian side dish: Pan Fried Chickpea Salad. This one-pot chickpea salad is made with warming spices, vibrant cilantro and lemon, protein packed chickpeas, making it the perfect go-to accompaniment. Not to mention the absolutely divine dressing! It keeps for up to a week when left undressed, so consider doubling it to have at your convenience. I love serving a double portion as a main meal topped with thick slices of creamy ripe avocado or toasted walnuts for an added crunch.
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Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - February 24, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition chickpeas healthy food healthy recipe meatless monday salad side dish vegetarian Source Type: blogs
Ajoene, from garlic…
Today a blog reader/friend (merci!) sent me the link to a very interesting Science Daily article about the superhero-strong antibacterial properties of one of garlic’s chemical compounds, called ajoene: http://goo.gl/W0oNCc While we already knew about the antibacterial activity of garlic, the Science Daily article has some new information that I found really interesting…And that is why I would like to recommend it in particular to those who suffer from (recurrent) infections–a big problem for many myeloma folks.
Now, while I love garlic and don’t mind having “garlic” breath afterwards, ...
Source: Margaret's Corner - February 21, 2014 Category: Cancer Authors: Margaret Tags: Blogroll Source Type: blogs
“Good for Your Heart” Chili Recipe
What’s more comforting than a simmering pot of chili? One of the things I love about chili is that you can please everyone in the family. I also love that you can get lots of nutritious foods into a pot without being in the kitchen all day.
My chili recipe reduces the amount of meat using a 50/50 mix of blended mushrooms and several other fiber rich vegetables and beans. This healthier twist reduces the cholesterol and sodium and increases the fiber and nutrients, which help to make the recipe heart healthier (especially if you compare to a traditional recipe). My recipe has all the taste and flavor you have come t...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - February 5, 2014 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition Source Type: blogs
It's coming. It's coming for all of us.
At this point, it doesn't matter whether it's a mismatch between this year's flu shot and this year's virus, or a secret government plot, or just plain crappy luck: everybody I know, practically, has the flu.We have nine full-time nurses in our unit. Two of them have pneumonia. A third is out for another week, until the Tamiflu and chicken soup kick in. The remaining half-dozen of us are bathing in alcohol foam, refusing to get too close to each other (I swear; it's like Sweden up in there), and running away from anybody with the slightest hint of a cough. I myself have taken to bathing daily in boiling bleach and wrapping...
Source: Head Nurse - February 5, 2014 Category: Nurses Authors: Jo Source Type: blogs
Hors d'oeuvres Suitable for the Super Bowl
I ' ve never been a big sports fan, in part, because the ticket prices to attend virtually any professional sporting event is beyond ridiculous. & nbsp;I remember attending my first professional baseball game with my Dad at Fenway Park when I was a kid. & nbsp;That event remains one of the most memorable events I spent with my father when I was growing up. & nbsp;But the prices to attend games like that are now simply out-of-reach for many families, and a lot has to do with the salaries for players, although the leagues can afford that with the costly TV broadcasting rights deals they sign for the games. & nbsp;Its little ...
Source: Scott's Web Log - January 31, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Tags: 2014 Appetizers Crudite Hors d ' oeuvres Super Bowl Source Type: blogs
Hors d'oeuvres Suitable for the Super Bowl
I've never been a big sports fan, in part, because the ticket prices to attend virtually any professional sporting event is beyond ridiculous. I remember attending my first professional baseball game with my Dad at Fenway Park when I was a kid. That event remains one of the most memorable events I spent with my father when I was growing up. But the prices to attend games like that are now simply out-of-reach for many families, and a lot has to do with the salaries for players, although the leagues can afford that with the costly TV broadcasting rights deals they sign for the games. Its little wonder...
Source: Scott's Web Log - January 31, 2014 Category: Diabetes Tags: 2014 Appetizers Crudite Hors d ' oeuvres Super Bowl Source Type: blogs
Sore Throat Remedy – A Natural Cure
I woke up with a bad sore throat yesterday morning. My doctor couldn’t fit me in yesterday. (I wanted to find out if it was strep) so I searched for a natural remedy. I found several different ideas which I combined into one “recipe.” Lo and behold it worked like a charm. My sore throat was gone by the end of the day. Here’s what I did:
Recipe: Natural Sore Throat Cure
Combine these 5 ingredients in blender. (Of course my recommendation is a Vitamix. Find out why I recommend the Vitamix over all other blenders.)
Once combined, gargle and drink this in small amounts over the course of the day...
Source: Life Learning Today - January 30, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: AgentSully Tags: Healthy Living cure remedy sore throat sore throat cure sore throat remedy strep throat Source Type: blogs
Building Unity Farm - Winter Fermentations
It's the dead of winter in New England, with new snow on the ground and temperatures near zero. The animals are clustered together in their barn spaces and heated buckets are keeping their water liquid.There are many indoor tasks to do on the farm during winter - sharpening chain saw chains and other tools, reorganizing the workbench, ordering seeds, planning for Spring planting (we've been tractor shopping), and nurturing all the fermentations begun in the Fall.Our fermentations include 3 kinds of cider, mead, cyser (a mixture of cider and honey), vinegar, sourdough,sauerkraut, and fermented pickles. H...
Source: Life as a Healthcare CIO - January 23, 2014 Category: Technology Consultants Source Type: blogs
The Spiralizer (or how to make really convincing fake pasta)
I'm a sucker for gadgets. I have more than I care to admit, most languishing away in a dark corner of my basement. But I recently stumbled across something called a Spiralzer. It takes veggies and potatoes and basically turns them into ribbons, spirals and noodles. I saw a few pictures of what looked like spaghetti on the 'Against All Grains' blog and knew I had to have one! I ordered one a few days ago and it arrived today. (I couldn't get a good picture of it, so you'll just have to do some google legwork.) I often make 'pasta' out of zucchini using a peeler, so I get thick ribbons, but the thought of twirly pasta is jus...
Source: the beautiful diabetic - January 8, 2014 Category: Diabetes Authors: Kathryn Source Type: blogs
Meatless Monday Recipe: Roasted Carrot & Turmeric Soup
Happy Meatless Monday!
I can’t believe how quickly December (and this year!) have flown by! I wanted to end this incredible year by sharing with you one of my favorite insanely nutritious and delicious vegan soup recipes: Roasted Carrot & Turmeric Soup. I love cozying up in the winter with a huge bowl of nourishing soup or stew and basking in it’s warmth, especially as the day’s continue to shorten. This vibrant soup is loaded with warming and healing spices that will make even the darkest nights glow and excite everyone at your table. Who wouldn’t love a golden orange soup with a good piece of ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - December 30, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: cooking eating healthy food nutrition recipes carrot healthy recipe meatless monday soup spices stew turmeric vegan vegetarian Source Type: blogs
Meatless Monday Recipe: Garlicky Kale with White Beans & Tomato
Happy Meatless Monday and Merry Christmas!
Today I wanted to share a delicious and vibrant side dish I am confident you’ll want to have make an appearance at your holiday table: Garlicky Kale with White Beans & Tomato. This beautiful vegan side is not only loaded with healthful fiber, nutrients, and comforting flavor, but it’s red and greens from the fresh kale and tomato are sure to get everyone into the Christmas spirit.
This recipe should make more than enough for 4 hungry eaters, but if you’re having more people at your table it can be easily doubled or tripled. This dish make...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - December 23, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: recipes beans garlic healthy recipe kale meatless monday nutrition tomato vegan vegetarian Source Type: blogs
Wheat Belly holiday recipes I
At the start of their Wheat Belly journey, many people resign themselves to a life without gravy, biscuits, or pumpkin pie, having to make the best of holidays devoid of enjoyment and indulgence. Just eat your dry turkey meat and lettuce leaves!
It’s not true. You can indeed have all your holiday dishes. But we are going to recreate them without wheat, without other grains, without use of gluten-free junk carbohydrates (no cornstarch, tapioca starch, potato starch, or rice flour), with little to no added sugars, and no other problem ingredients. Minus all the undesirable ingredients, in fact, pumpkin pie, biscuits, a...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - November 25, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Recipes Source Type: blogs
Meatless Monday Recipe: Crockpot Lentil and Vegetable Soup
There is nothing more exciting on a busy weeknight than coming home to a house filled with warm and welcoming smells and a ready cooked meal. This Meatless Monday I present you with one of my favorite, simple, and flavorful crockpot recipes: lentil and vegetable soup. This hearty protein and fiber packed recipe only requires about 10 minutes of active cooking time and will simmer to perfection without tying you to the kitchen. Feel free to add any vegetables you have laying around, don’t feel constrained by the listed ingredients.
This recipe should make more than enough soup for 6 hungry eaters. Leftovers are even b...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - November 25, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition crockpot dinner healthy lentils meatless monday recipe soup vegan vegetables vegetarian Source Type: blogs
Fall for Chili: Easy Chickpea, Bean & Turkey Chili with Veggies
I love when the cooler weather hits and its time for jeans, sweaters, and warm comfort food. Chili has to be the ultimate in comfort foods. I love that you can’t mess it up. Just about any combination of veggies, beans, and lean protein will work. You can season it from sweet with maple syrup and molasses to spicy with jalapeno and poblano peppers to smoky with chipotle in adobo.
The one I’m giving you today takes advantage of canned beans, corn, and tomatoes along with fresh carrots, celery and onion. Meat lovers will get their “fix” from some ground lean turkey in the dish, but this would do fine ...
Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog - October 28, 2013 Category: Nutritionists and Food Scientists Authors: rebeccascritchfield Tags: nutrition beans chili comfort food cooking easy chili healthy comfort food quick chili recipe Source Type: blogs
What is Behind the Hype of Autumn? Pumpkin Spice Latte?
So many of us gravitate toward autumn’s pull; we fall under its magic spell — and it’s understandable. We can immerse ourselves in beautiful apple orchards and pumpkin patches during the day, and bake delicious pies at night. We can curl up on the couch with a book when it’s stormy and absorb all that’s cozy, with a capital C. We can walk outside and feel awake, pining over nature’s eye-candy and the red and orange trees that sparkle in the sunlight.
And while we relish these lovely scenes, what’s under the surface?
Why does the fall season generate so much, well, hype?
Autumn signifies mental wanderlu...
Source: World of Psychology - October 24, 2013 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Lauren Suval Tags: General Happiness Memory and Perception Psychology autumn Changing Seasons Coffee color Drink fall fall season fickleness Latte Leaves psychology of the seasons Pumpkin Pumpkin Spice Latte Starbucks Source Type: blogs
