Tag: sugar

Nectarine and Radish Salsa

Ingredients 2 1/4 cups (1/4-inch) diced nectarines 1 1/2 cups radishes, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 1/2 cup chopped cucumber 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt How to Make It Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; toss […]

Dill and Beet-Cured Salmon with Cucumber Salad

Ingredients Salmon: 2/3 cup chopped fresh dill 1/3 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper 1 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds 1 (3-pound) salmon fillet, cut in half crosswise 1 1/2 cups shredded peeled beets (about 2 medium) Salad: 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon […]

Grilled Eggplant and Purple Cauliflower Caponata

Ingredients 8 ounces purple cauliflower florets 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots 1 tablespoon sugar 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 pound Japanese eggplant, cut into 1-in.-thick rounds (about 2 medium) Cooking spray 1 cup chopped seeded Cherokee purple tomatoes 1/2 cup loosely packed purple basil leaves 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil […]

Grilled Baba Ghanoush

Ingredients 2 pounds baby eggplant, trimmed and peeled (about 7) Cooking spray 1/4 cup extra-virgin oil, divided 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 3 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, divided 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon sugar 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves How to […]

Goat Cheese Crostini with Watermelon-Beet Salsa

Ingredients 1 small golden beet, trimmed and peeled 1/2 cup diced seedless watermelon 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 3 ounces soft goat cheese (about 1/3 cup) 16 (1/4-ounce) slices diagonally cut whole-grain French bread baguette, toasted 4 teaspoons olive […]

Quick Barbecue Chicken

Ingredients 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 (8-ounce) bone-in chicken breast halves Cooking spray How to Make It Prepare grill. Combine first 9 ingredients […]

Spiced Grilled Chicken Thighs with Creamy Chile-Herb Sauce

Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, divided 1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, divided 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned (about 2 pounds) Cooking spray 2 cups fresh […]

Blood Pressure May Be Lowered By Reducing Consumption Of Sugar-Sweetened Drinks

Drinking fewer sugar-sweetened beverages – a leading source of added sugar in the U.S. diet – may lower blood pressure, according to research published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) has been associated with an elevated risk of obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes, according to […]

Chicken Gyro Bowls

Ingredients Pickles: 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 cup very thinly sliced red onion Sauce: 1/2 cup 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons water Bowls: 2 cups cooked quinoa 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1 cup baby kale, chopped 3/4 cup […]

Sugar Addiction – 13 Effective Ways to Quit It

Addiction is a condition in which the person has uncontrollable desire to take a substance or engage in an activity, which will make the person feel good, despite knowing that it may lead to adverse effects. Moderation in everything including consuming a little sugar without going overboard has long been recommended as a way to […]