Ingredients: Pomegranate juice - 1 cup pomegranate juice Red Wine Vinegar - ½ cup red wine vinegar Shallots - 2 shallots, peeled and minced Kosher Salt - Kosher salt to taste Pepper - fresh ground pepper to taste Virgin Olive Oil - 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, or a blend of extra virgin and [...]
Eating nuts regularly reduces cholesterol, lowers blood pressure, and reduces the risks of having a heart attack or Type 2 diabetes. Nuts contain plant sterols, the compounds now added to some margarine to reduce cholesterol. They are high in protein, and their protein is rich in arginine, which helps relax blood vessels and so reduce [...]
1 medium onion, chopped 1 tablespoon (15 mL) olive oil 8 good-size carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch (1 cm) coins 1 medium potato, cubed 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 mL) freshly grated ginger 5 cups (1.25 L) vegetable broth, chicken broth or water Salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste In [...]
1 cup water ½ cup quinoa 2 cups seeded and diced ripe tomatoes 1 cup diced cucumber 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice ½ tsp salt ½ tsp minced fresh garlic ¼ tsp ground [...]
Nutrition value Oranges are rated just as high as apples for nutritional value. They are an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C, as well as a wealth of antioxidants, folate, potassium, and calcium. And a medium orange has only 80 calories and a relatively low glycemic index. Health benefits Higher intake of oranges [...]
The pomegranate is native from Iran to India and has been cultivated and naturalized over the whole Mediterranean region since ancient times. Pomegranates prefer a semi-arid climate with cool winters and hot summers. The fruit matures 5 to 7 months after blooming on a shrub or small tree growing 6 to 10 meters high. The [...]
Ingredients: Mandarin Oranges - 14 oz. can mandarin oranges, drained and chopped Sugar - 1 Tbsp. sugar Green Onions - 2 Tbsp. chopped green onions Jalapeno Peppers - 2 small jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced Parsley - 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley White Pepper - ½ tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp white pepper Instructions: Combine ingredients [...]
Quinoa (“KEEN-wah”) is a nutritionally superior source of non-animal protein. It is a complex carbohydrate that digests gradually and leaves you feeling fuller longer. It is high in vitamins and minerals such as riboflavin, calcium, vitamin E, iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, folic acid and beta carotene. Its high fiber content helps to reduce blood pressure [...]
1 apple (Granny Smith, Ambrosia) Brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins, and nuts as desired Core apple; remove top inch of peel. Pierce the skin in several places with a toothpick to prevent the skin from bursting. Put apple in a microwave-safe dish. Fill the apple with brown sugar, cinnamon, raisins and nuts. Add a little water [...]
1 Tbsp (15 mL) each of lemon juice and water 1 tsp (5 mL) of mild curry paste 4 Granny Smith apples, sliced thinly, unpeeled Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Stir lemon juice with water and curry paste until smooth. Brush the apple slices on both sides with curry mixture. Spread [...]