Category: Nutrition & Recipes

By Aparna Mele, MD EMBRACE TOMATOES! There is more to eating tomatoes than just their fantastic and fresh taste. In fact, they happen to be great for your health! Beyond being incredibly versatile and the fact that they can be prepared in seemingly endless number of dishes, tomatoes are full of health-enhancing properties and should … Continue reading Shakshuka

Submitted by Tina Kutz Ingredients for the base and crumble topping: 1 cup all purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour ¾ cup old-fashioned oats ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup packed brown sugar ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp salt ½ cup unsalted butter that is melted 1 large egg yolk 1 tbsp packed brown … Continue reading Blueberry Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Source: Eating Well magazine Nov-Dec 2017 Nut-free, gluten-free, egg-free,  soy-free and a healthy recipe for bone and brain health, plus boosts immunity! Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 8 cups chopped kale ¼ cup water 2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken 1 teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 1 (10 … Continue reading Adobo Chicken and Kale Enchiladas

Submitted by Diane Wilikofsky Source: Fountain Avenue Kitchen Ingredients 2 medium sweet potatoes, chopped (About 16 ounces or 3 cups chopped; I don’t peel, but you may if preferred) 1 cup dry brown lentils 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1 medium fresh jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper) 3 cloves garlic, … Continue reading Slow Cooker Ginger Curry Lentil Soup with Sweet Potatoes

Prebiotics By Aparna Mele, MD Prebiotics are types of dietary fiber that that arrive undigested at the colon, where they are readily fermented by beneficial bacteria, allowing them to grow and thrive. In order to be classed as a prebiotic, they must be selectively fermented by these good bugs, whilst being ignored by pathogenic bacteria. … Continue reading Kidney Bean Curry (Rajma)

Source: The Mediterranean Dish Ingredients 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped (2-3 cups chopped leaves) Olive Oil 2 cups cooked (steamed or canned) brown lentils, drained 1 pomegranate, seeds of 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1/2 English cucumber, finely chopped 1 cup crumbled feta cheese for garnish Ginger-Mint Vinaigrette 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar 1/3 … Continue reading Brown Lentil, Swiss Chard and Pomegranate Salad with Ginger-Mint Vinaigrette

Contributed by Rachael Romig  Source: www.skinnytaste.com I used to work at an Italian restaurant called Bensi, in Wyomissing, (RIP!) and I discovered chicken Milanese. I never knew something could be so easy, healthy and delicious. When friends were coming over for dinner recently I remembered this amazing dish and found a recipe online from SkinnyTaste.com. … Continue reading Baked Chicken Milanese with Arugula and Tomatoes