Spinach and Shrimp Salad with Citrus Dressing
Less than 1 g. saturated fat and 4 g. dietary fiber. Recipe for Spinach and Shrimp Salad with Citrus Dressing from our Main Dishes recipe section.
Author: Diabetic Gourmet
Getting Creative with Broccoli
I love a culinary challenge, which is why I decided to eat broccoli every day for a week, but in a different form each time. I made a soup, a stir-fry, a casserole, a salad, a quesadilla, a drink and a dip. Should you eat broccoli every day? It is a powerhouse vegetable, so it would be a health-savvy thing to do.
Don’t Forget the Cole Slaw
Every cook has a cole slaw recipe. Some are mayonnaise based, others use oil and vinegar. They’re made with chopped onion, celery, peppers, pickles, herbs, bacon, or other ingredients. But they all include cabbage. For a change of pace, try our recipe for pepper-based Fiesta Slaw.
Color is the Healthy Way to Healthful Eating
Summer is the season to eat in color. The season’s fruits and vegetables are at their peak. Markets display ripe nectarines, plums, tomatoes and peppers. So the summer plate should be colorful too. Article includes recipe for Spinach and Shrimp Salad with Citrus Dressing.
Changing Beverages at School: What Will It Mean?
When students get back to school this year, some may be surprised by the changes in beverage choices, with fewer carbonated soft drinks and more juice, sports drinks and water options. However, any parents assuming that their children’s beverage choices have become more healthful should check their school’s plans.
Calling All Garlic Lovers
Do you have a food obsession? I have an addiction to dark chocolate and share another passion enjoyed by many: I adore garlic.
It’s that Eggplant Time of Year
July is the beginning of the eggplant season for both the home gardener and the market shopper. Anytime from now through October is a good time to explore the many things one can do with an eggplant. Includes recipe for Turkish Stuffed Eggplant.
Your Heart May Not Need More Vitamin B
The use of three B vitamins folate, B-6 and B-12 as a sound strategy to promote heart health may be coming to an end. These three vitamins still seem to lower blood levels of an amino acid called homocysteine, but this reduction doesn’t appear to affect heart disease or stroke risk.
Summer Swordfish
Recipe for Summer Swordfish from our Main Courses recipe section.
Granny Smith Apple Tart
Recipe for Granny Smith Apple Tart from our Desserts recipe section.
Take a Trip to the Mediterranean Kitchen
Summer is a good time to visit, or revisit, the Mediterranean diet. We’ve heard it for years: A Mediterranean diet high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, whole grains and olive oil will help you live longer. Includes recipe for Summer Swordfish.
Can Healthful Eating Save Your Eyes?
Although age-related macular degeneration is still not fully understood, experts say it may stem from damage caused by oxidation reactions. A past large study showed that high doses of antioxidant supplements might slow a person’s progression from early to late AMD.
Fresh Herbs Make A Great Sauce
Recently, I created my own refreshing herb sauce, perfect for warm days. Serve this bright green sauce with grilled, broiled or poached fish or chicken, or try my recipe for “Chilled Shrimp with Green Sauce.”
Marinated Artichokes Fit For a Star
If you have only experienced bottled or canned artichokes, you must try the fresh version at least once. Understanding that you may hesitate to wrestle with fresh artichokes, we’ve created directions that simplify trimming away their tough outer leaves and spiky tips. Includes recipe for Marinated Artichokes.