Amidst writing an article on Mediterranean grains, the research and reading I’ve been doing has taken places and taken me back in time. In Mediterranean Grains and Greens, Paula Wolfert, who traveled and lived in homes of Mediterranean families, describes the steps of processing bulgur. She quotes a Turkish food writer who says, Up until […]
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The snow is gone, but the cold is still here. Warm your heart with this soup that I learned from my mama. It makes getting vegetables in easier, and it has a creamy texture without any cream. Learn how to identify the REAL causes of your gut problems. Download My Free Guide. → The lentils
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Give this vegetable a chance! I know I didn’t before. Then I was inspired by a fellow dietitian (thank you Elisa!) and I’ll be in love forever. My secret ingredient is lemon juice; it took care of Brussels sprouts bitterness. Here’s what I did. It’s a very easy side dish recipe–a change from good ol’
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I love Thai food! Making it at home, fully aware of the amount of coconut milk and fat that goes in it, is a different story. I’ve made this Thai chicken curry recipe several times. It calls for 2 cans of coconut milk. One can has 70 grams of fat and 50 grams of saturated
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The research I did for one of my articles on nutrition and prostate cancer made me write this post. There is evidence to support processed tomato products’ role in lowering its risk. The studies that found a link tracked men for years and saw that they ate tomato products in the form of pizza and
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There is promising research on the benefits of pomegranates for heart health and prostate cancer. In a small study, drinking 8 ounces of 100% pomegranate juice a day reduced plaque buildup and blood pressure. Another small study showed a reduction in LDL cholesterol oxidation–a process by which its chemical form transforms into one that increases
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Your friends are heading to that restaurant with the endless buffet. The food is great, many options to try, and desserts are included. Who couldn’t resist that deal? If you’re trying to eat healthier, be more mindful, and reduce mindless and overeating, the buffet can be a difficult place to maneuver. The captivating aromas and
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Thanks for visiting my blog. It’s been on my mind to start it a long time ago, but of course, life got in the way. For those of you who don’t know me, I just had a beautiful baby boy, Khaled. He’s 7 months now but it will always feel like I just had him
