Healthy Eating

The Best of Winter Squash

November 10, 2008

I adore all the wonderful squash varieties available now—and all the amazing things you can make from them. If you’re a fan, too, pick up a copy of A Harvest of Pumpkins and Squash by Lou Seibert Pappas. One of my favorite recipes:

Roasted Butternut Squash Polenta With Fried Sage Read More


Low-Fat Mediterranean Turkey Wrap

October 27, 2008

Leftover turkey + cucumber + olives + Greek-style yogurt + whole-grain wrap =Mediterranean Turkey Wrap

This simple, low-fat wrap recipe combines a creamy yogurt dressing and flavorful olives for a unique and tasty way to enjoy your leftover turkey. Read More


Cancer Prevention: Go Mediterranean

October 19, 2008

According to the British Journal of Cancer you can reduce your cancer risk by 27 percent if you stick with a Mediterranean diet, which is big on fish, nuts, fruits, veggies, olive oil, and red wine. Get inspired with these great recipes:


Recipes: Secrets to a Fresh Thanksgiving…Fast

October 16, 2008
Recipes by Laura Zapalowski
From Health magazine

(ANTONIS ACHILLEOS)

Using all fresh ingredients doesn’t have to mean days spent in the kitchen. Here, how to use what’s in season for a simple, incredibly tasty whole-food spread.

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Slideshow: How to Make Your Own Spring Rolls

October 15, 2008

(YUNHEE KIM)

Spring rolls made easy! Wow your guests with this recipe that includes fresh shrimp and bright greens wrapped in delicate rice paper and served alongside a flavorful Dipping Sauce. Best of all, these light Vietnamese treats come together in 3 easy steps. View the slideshow.

Prep: 40 minutes
Cook: 7 minutes
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:
Half 8-ounce package dry rice vermicelli
1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked
Sixteen 8-inch round sheets rice paper
2 cups red leaf lettuce leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint
2 cups mung bean sprouts


How to Make Your Own Spring Rolls: Dipping Sauce

October 9, 2008

(YUNHEE KIM)
Recipe by Tammy Huynh, chef at Bong Su Restaurant in San Francisco
From Health magazine

This chile-peanut sauce recipe has a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors to complement our Vietnamese Spring Rolls. Read More


Susan Sarandon’s Banana-Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

September 30, 2008

Yunhee Kim
By Bethenny Frankel
From Health magazine

Crave cookies? You can enjoy Susan Sarandon’s favorite ones guilt-free! This revamped chocolate chip cookie recipe is full of heart-healthy oats and a hint of potassium-rich banana. Read More


How to Healthy Up Cookies

September 30, 2008

Use these simple tips from celebrity natural-foods chef Bethenny Frankel to add a healthy boost to your favorite cookie recipes. Read More


Ultimate (Easy!) Brunch

September 30, 2008

Lighten up after that turkey-day feast with healthy—and seriously tasty—breakfast treats. Read More


Ultimate (Easy!) Brunch: Mini Smoked-Salmon Frittatas

September 30, 2008

Thanks to single-serving portions, this savory egg dish packs a lot of protein without weighing you down. Read More




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