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Category: Grains
Vegan Mexican Bean Patties and Coleslaw
These vegan Mexican Bean Patties are a great source of dietary fiber from whole grains, beans and corn. They can be served hot or warm temperature over a cold salad, rolled up in a corn tortilla or thicker patties can be made for a burger substitute on a toasted bun. A nice summer combination is…
Non-Wheat Flours Compared
I do not promote a gluten-free diet. I do promote eating a variety of foods as locally sourced as possible and foods that promote gut-health. Non-wheat flours are important for Celiac disease and gluten-sensitive people. If you believe you have Celiac or gluten-sensitivity, you should consult with a professional. For all others using a variety…
3 Comfort Foods without the Guilt
Cold weather brings on the hankering for carbohydrate and fat laden comfort foods. Here are some options to fulfill the cravings without the extra calories. I am always looking for ways to add extra nutrition to my meals through vegetables and here are a few ways I do that. Serve these main dishes with a…
Put Down that Granola Bar!
I am often asked to recommend a good granola bar or energy bar, both of which, have long been touted as health food. I am not saying an occasional granola bar will take you from perfect health to unhealthy, but if these bars are a part of your regular diet, extreme intervention is needed. Bars…
Holiday Bone Broth
The holidays bring decadent meals of roast turkey, beef, and lamb. Roasted meats on the bone are perfect for making nutritious bone broth. Homemade bone broth delivers rich flavor to soups and stews; it also packs an incredible amount of important vitamins and minerals. Bone broth contains anti-inflammatory properties, immune system building compounds and help…
An Apple A Day
An apple a day keeps the doctor away because: · Vitamin C: a powerful antioxidant · Helps maintain even blood sugar · Fiber: keeps you full longer · Potassium: many people do not get enough of this heart healthy mineral What will you do with…
3 Reasons to Start Your Own Sourdough Today
I have been on a big fermented foods kick for the past 3 or 4 years now. Ever since I was first introduced to Kombucha, hated it, and then grew to love it. One of the reasons I grew to love it is that I found that I was getting fewer colds and when I…
Great Grains
Grains get a bad rap because of gluten containing grains and people’s perception that grains are a high calorie food. Grains offer B Vitamins, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and fiber. Grains also offer great texture and flavor to dishes. Whole grains eaten in moderation, properly cooked and as part of a balanced meal offer big…
Peanut Rice Noodles
Prep time 5 minutes Cooking time 10 minutes Yields 6 people Ingredients 1/2 pound rice noodles 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, roasted, skinned 1 cup shredded red cabbage 1 bunch scallions, chopped Peanut Sauce: 1/4 cup natural peanut butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1/8 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons tamari Directions Bring a pot of water…