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Salad Tulips
Use any cup-shaped lettuce leaf. The ones in our photos come from heads of radicchio and Boston Bibb lettuce. Both of these lettuce heads can be shredded or sliced to make a tossed salad when you are done using their outer leaves as tulip petals.
Chocolate Pears
Most of the time pears are poached in wine or liqueur. But you can poach them in a light chocolate syrup. We served ours with a light sprinkling of real chocolate shavings and a tiny amount of chocolate syrup.
The Importance of Side Dishes to Balanced Eating
Side dishes are awesome. Most people don't appreciate these nutrient workhorses of healthful meals, but the right side dish actually involves very little extra prep work for a serious health reward. Of course, choosing the right side dish makes all the difference.
May 2014
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Choosing a Plant-Based Diet: Part One
A Fun Way to Eat More Vegetables
Do Animal Products Promote Cancer?
Pep Up Your Salad!
Heart Smart Cooking
Keep a Food Log for Weight Loss
Blood Glucose Goals and Monitoring
Hot Recipe: Cuban Beans and Rice
Today's recipe will help you add more fiber to your diet, while upping the flavor of a truly amazing dish.
Flavor Exploration: Spices
Today is the day. The last post in the 10-part flavor series is finally here! We've had such fun reviewing and exploring healthful ways to boost flavor so that your clients can Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right. So what's the grand finale? Well, it's one of the most healthful ways to give food a very serious kick of flavor… with spices!
Flavor Exploration: Herbs
Fresh and dried herbs are the true workhorses of the flavor-boosting world. With tons of varieties, including basil, thyme, oregano, sage, parsley, and rosemary, it's easy to find a fresh new option to add to your cooking repertoire. Herbs are generally added to food in small amounts in order to provide a particular flavor.
Flavor Exploration: Avocado
It's that special time of the week -- the time when we unveil the next installment in our 10-part series on ways to explore healthful flavors! This week we're going to focus on avocados and, as always, this discussion will include a look at the health benefits of avocados, how to use them in meals, and recipes that feature their deliciousness. Plus, there's a free handout with one of our very favorite recipes.
March Menu
Looking for healthful menu ideas this March? Look no further! This tasty, inexpensive, and creative menu will breathe new life into your meals.
Flavor Exploration: Greens
The 10-part flavor exploration continues! Today's post features greens -- what they are, when to use them, how they add flavor, and why they're good for your health. There's even a free recipe handout to help your clients explore the rich flavor of greens right away!
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