By India Brand Equity Foundation India is the largest consumer of tea in the world – and the second largest producer of tea – including the world’s most popular tea varieties – like Assam and Darjeeling tea. Four main types of tea are produced based on how tea leaves are processed: Green tea (non-fermented) Black tea … Continue reading A Cup of Tea for Your Health
Submitted by Aparna Mele Pebre is a Chilean salsa and is most commonly used on bread. In Chile they put it on top of everything, from boiled potatoes to empanadas, from stirring it into soup or spooning it over meat. I like to add it into homemade pasta sauces. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 Roma tomatoes, quartered 1 … Continue reading Chilean Pebre Sauce
By My Gut Instinct March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 3rd most common cancer and 4th leading cause of cancer-related death in worldwide. Because > 90% of CRC cases involve a carcinoma that develops from a precancerous polyp, screening for and early identification, and removal of polyps through screening colonoscopy … Continue reading Take a Bite Out of Colon Cancer
Source: EatingWell.com Ingredients Scones 2 ½ cups whole-wheat pastry flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed ⅔ cup dried currants ¾ cup low-fat buttermilk ¼ cup pure maple syrup 1 large egg Glaze ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon orange juice Directions To prepare scones: … Continue reading Irish Soda Bread Scones
Trying to follow a heart healthy diet means cutting down on meat consumption. Eating more vegetarian meals is great strategy for heart health because you end up eating more fiber and less saturated fat. Try this recipe which is light on sodium, filled with heart healthy fat, vegetables, and proteins. Healthy, please meet delicious! Source: … Continue reading Chilean Lentil Stew
By Aparna Mele February is all about hearts, and not just the candy kind. It’s also National American Heart Month, a 56 year tradition to increase awareness of, and keep families and communities free from heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans. This month reinforces the importance of heart health. Consider this: cardiovascular disease, … Continue reading Love Your Heart
From Sarah Schiear, creator of Salt House These nachos will score a touchdown at your game day party, and are tasty enough for both a victory celebration or a devastating blow; plus healthy enough to feel guilt-free. They have the same mix of creamy and crunchy as traditional nachos, but with healthier alternatives to tortilla … Continue reading Mediterranean Nachos
By Aparna Mele MD Pears aren’t just sexy with their hour-glass shape. They are filled with juicy and delicious sweetness and come in at least ten different varieties with a unique texture and aromatic fragrance. A focus for artists, chefs, and the health conscious, pears are full of goodness and very healthy for the body, … Continue reading Sexy Pears
By Aparna Mele Hot peppers are a great way to add flavor to your recipes, but we now know that they may have a surprisingly positive effect on your health too. Hot peppers, like jalapeños and chills, are rich in a component called capsaicin, a fiery substance which gives you that scorched burning feeling in … Continue reading Spice In Your Life For Longevity
Beets with Pecorino, Pecans, and Shishito Peppers Source: bonappetit INGREDIENTS 2 pounds mixed small or medium beets (such as Chioggia, red, and/or golden), scrubbed 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling Kosher salt 4 sprigs thyme ¼ cup red wine vinegar 8 shishito peppers ⅓ cup pecans ¼ small red onion, very thinly … Continue reading Beets with Pecorino, Pecans, and Shishito Peppers
