Simple Mediterranean Bouillabaisse
Simple Mediterranean Bouillabaisse: Halibut is considered a "wonder food" because it's low in sodium and fat, and high in protein. Eating just two servings per week may help lower the risk of macular...
View ArticleRoasted Beet Salad with Bleu Cheese and Tarragon
Roasted Beet Salad with Bleu Cheese and Tarragon: In addition to the cancer-preventive powers of betacyanin, beets are also rich in B vitamin folate which helps prevent birth defects in pregnant women....
View ArticleChicken Vesuvio
Chicken Vesuvio: Because chicken is high in protein, it helps you feel full faster and longer, helping you lose weight. And, it's low glycemic which means chicken will not create a spike in your blood...
View ArticleSalsa, Black Bean and Avocado Omelette for Two
Salsa, Black Bean and Avocado Omelette for Two: Use cooked, bottled salsa instead of fresh, because tomatoes that have been heated make their heart-healthy lycopene four times easier for the body to...
View ArticleRed Beans and Brown Rice
Red Beans and Brown Rice: Just two one-cup servings of brown rice or other whole grain per week help improve the body's ability to absorb calcium and control weight. In a 12-year study of 74,000 women,...
View ArticleRoasted Cauliflower Soup
Roasted Cauliflower Soup: Cauliflower helps lower "lousy" LDL cholesterol in two ways. First, it's an excellent source of fiber, which sweeps away LDL. And second, cauliflower contains IC3, a...
View ArticleGarlicky Sauteed Kale
Garlicky Sauteed Kale: Kale contains lutein and zeaxanthin which the body concentrates in the retinas of your eyes. These powerful antioxidants act as a natural sunscreen for your eyes, and may also...
View ArticlePumpkin Pecan Squares
Pumpkin Pecan Squares: Pumpkin is an excellent source of fiber; one-half cup serving contains 5 grams of fiber. Fiber helps reduce bad cholesterol levels, protect the body against heart disease and...
View ArticlePan Asian Shrimp
Pan Asian Shrimp: All rice is naturally gluten-free. Brown rice is much healthier than white because it has not been processed. Processing strips away about one-half of brown rice's significant health...
View ArticleFive Spice Turkey Tenderloin With Miso-Kissed Vegetables
Five Spice Turkey Tenderloin With Miso-Kissed Vegetables: Rapini is low in calories and sodium, and has no fat or cholesterol. It also has plenty of vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K. This "kissing...
View ArticleWarm Stuffed Dates
Warm Stuffed Dates: Dates are rich in fiber and contain three times more potassium than bananas.
View ArticleDill-Flavored Borscht
Dill-Flavored Borscht: Dill is rich in fiber, iron and calcium, which along with vitamin D3, may help prevent osteoporosis.
View ArticleKorean Tofu Stew
Korean Tofu Stew: Tofu is an excellent source of protein. Research suggests eating soy protein regularly may help lower total cholesterol levels by as much as 30 percent, and lower LDL "lousy"...
View ArticleKorean Kimchee
Korean Kimchee: Phytosterols in Napa cabbage help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Napa cabbage also contains sulforaphane, which may help prevent colon cancer.
View ArticleChicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore: Fennel extract compares favorably to mefenamic acid, a prescription medicine for PMS-related pain. It has been found to be just as effective. In some studies, fennel has been shown...
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