Archive for: September, 2016

Arugula, Fennel, and Preserved Lemon Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped salt-preserved lemon, preferably Meyer* 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 small bulbs fresh fennel, ends trimmed, some feathery tops reserved 2/3 pound arugula (2 to 3 bunches), ends trimmed, rinsed and spun dry Preparation In […]

Penne With Chicken and Preserved Lemon

Ingredients 1/2 pound uncooked whole-wheat penne 1/2 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons sliced fresh garlic 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 cups skinless, boneless, shredded rotisserie chicken 1/2 preserved lemon, rinsed, pulp removed, and rind thinly sliced or 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon […]

Hummus with Preserved Lemon and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 6 cups water 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons diced preserved lemon, divided 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 […]

Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salad

Ingredients 1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk 3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 garlic clove, minced 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Cooking spray 1 1/2 tablespoons olive […]

Fast Skillet Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Cooking spray 1 cup thinly sliced onion 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper 1/2 cup thinly sliced green […]

How to Use Turmeric in Drink to Improve Your Health

You know the healing benefits of turmeric, and you want to incorporate it into your daily diet. But do you know there are several other ways to consume this super spice except just sprinkle it on your food? You can add turmeric to your scrambles It makes your roasted vegetables more tasty Add it to […]

Could Dark Chocolate and Green Tea be the Perfect Combination for Increased Concentration?

A new study has found that combining dark chocolate with green tea could be a better concentration pick-me-up than coffee. Hershey Company sponsored a scientific study to find out whether their new product idea could become the ultimate concentration booster. A team of researchers at Northern Arizona University conducted the study, which included 122 participants […]

Easy and Cheap Ways to Eat Organic Food

Eating healthy is becoming a big priority for people of all ages. One healthy eating habit that’s proving to be very popular these days is eating organic foods. However, some people are hesitant to try it because they think a diet based on organic foods is bound to be expensive. That is arguably the biggest […]

7 Drinks To Take Before Bed To Detoxify The Liver and Burn Fat

Did you know that most detoxification happens when we are sleeping? That’s when the body repairs and rebuilds its tissues. So getting quality sleep can help you get rid of toxins. Hydration is also important for when it comes to detoxifying the body. Having enough fluid in the body helps flush out the toxins. But […]

Oregano & Rosemary Control Blood Sugar Spike & Prevent Diabetes

In the US type-2 diabetes affects more than 8% of the population and cost the country $175 billion. Millions of people across the world rely on diabetes drugs to control their diabetes, but these drugs may actually be doing more harm than good — particularly in adults older than 50. Fortunately, scientist discover the natural […]