By Parastoo Jangouk, MDGastroenterologist in Austin, TX As a kid growing up in Iran, we had access to fresh food on a daily basis. I remember I would go to the local grocery store with my mom every day to buy the ingredients she needed to cook. Persian main dishes consist of cooked meat and […]
Summer Crab Pasta Salad Ingredients: 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat 1 seedless cucumber, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 tbsp lemon zest Juice of 1 lemon ¼ cup scallions ¼ cup mayonnaise ½ lb small pasta shells, cooked Salt and pepper to taste Shaved lettuce (romaine or iceberg) Mint, […]
By Meredith McGrath RD, LDN at Redner’s Markets When I think of summer, one of the first things that comes to my mind is the delicious taste of corn on the cob. Sure it’s messy, but most would agree it’s worth every kernel! This starchy vegetable actually comes with plenty of good stuff too: fiber, […]
Try this good mood food in May and fuel your emotional and physical wellness with brain-boosting salmon. Source: BBCgoodfood.com Ingredients 3 tsp olive oil 1 orange, zested and juiced 2 skin-on salmon fillets small bunch of parsley (including stalks), finely chopped ½ tbsp Dijon mustard 1 shallot or 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped ½ tbsp red wine vinegar 1 15oz can chickpeas , drained and […]
Submitted by Donna Werner, Berks County PA Ingredients 1 can 15oz of black beans, rinsed and drained 3 tbsp cocoa powder 1/3 cup quick oats ¼ tsp salt ½ cup organic maple syrup, honey, or agave 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp baking powder ¼ cup peanut butter or oil ½ cup chocolate chips, plus […]
As a chill hits the air, fall is a time for nesting and whipping up delicious eats and seasonal treats. Nothing typifies autumn better than pumpkin and maple. Try this hearty breakfast and feed an army on a cold morning wrapped in fuzzy blankets! Source: inspiredbycharm.com Ingredients 1 loaf sliced brioche bread 1 cup pumpkin […]
INGREDIENTS 2 6- to 8- ounce swordfish steaks (about 1-inch thick) 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided 6 shallots, peeled and halved 6 radishes, halved 3 tbsp. unsalted butter 1 tbsp. sesame seeds 1/3 c. blanched unsalted hazelnuts, lightly crushed 2 tbsp. shiro miso 1 tbsp. maple syrup […]
By: Dr. Aparna Mele Fish are an overlooked food source for many people. There are dozens of varieties of fish, with a variety of flavors and cooking styles to suit any taste. Eating fish is a great alternative to eating red meat, potentially providing a broad range of health benefits — from heart health to […]
Author: Spine & Wellness Center Healthy nutrition includes drinking at least 4 to 8 glasses of water every day. Admittedly, this is a wide range, but 4 8-ounce glasses of water represent the minimum intake for adult men and women. A useful frame of reference is the presence or absence of thirst. Optimally, you should never feel […]
Source: Redner’s HealthCents, Issue 64 Total time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4 Ingredients 1/2 cup U.S.-grown black rice cooked 1 cup U.S.-grown basmati rice, cooked 4 cups baby arugula, washed 1/4 cup basil, chopped 1/2 cup almond slices, toasted 3 Tbsp. sour cherries, dried and chopped 1/3 cup feta, crumbled 1/2 cup lemon dressing 1 […]