Edamame Succotash
Ingredients 1 zucchini, diced 1 yellow squash, diced 1 small sweet potato, diced 1 small ear of organic corn, cut off the cob and blanched 3/4 cup edamame, blanched 1 teaspoon butter, melted Salt and pepper Crushed red pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies {Vegan}
A healthy version of everyone’s favorite fall cookie-Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 10-12 min Yield: 18 cookies ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Gold Medal whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8…
Bulgur … doesnt sound friendly but is a must try at home!
If you are looking for a quick meal- this whole grain is a must to try. Literally cooks in a matter of minutes- just boil some water, add it to the grains and voila- it can get to the #AL DENTE state while you are doing something else. The reason why I like the variety…
peach mango oatmeal with crunchy granola
Ingredients 1/4 cup steel cut oats 1/4 cup non-fat plain or vanilla yogurt 1/2 peach, chopped handful of frozen mango pieces, chopped 2 1/2 tbsp granola (any kind, I used Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Granola Cereal) Directions Heat 1 cup of water in a medium pot. Stir in the oats when the water starts to…
warm veggie bowl with ginger miso gravy
warm veggie bowl with ginger miso gravy gravy: 1/2 cup vegetable stock 1 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil 1 tbsp agave nectar 1 tsp chili paste (or sriracha) 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tsp minced ginger juice from 1/2 a lemon 2 tsp light miso 1 tbsp spelt flour 2 tbsp water bowl 1 cup…
Orange-Balsamic Shrimp with Orzo
yum! Ingredients 1 pound fresh or frozen shrimp 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp shallot, minced 1/2 tsp orange peel, finely shredded 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 cup orzo Directions Thaw shrimp if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp. In a bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, olive oil, shallot, orange peel, then…
4 American Foods Banned in Other Countries
rBGH (in milk and dairy products) Recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH) is injected into dairy cows to increase milk production, but is banned in 30 nations including the EU, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand because of its dangers to human health including increased risk for colorectal, prostate, and breast cancer. Ractopamine (in meat) Ractopamine, a drug…
Pumpkin Soup (for Kids!)
Fall is definitely here! On this week’s episode of eHow recipes, Susie Garcia, RD, whips up a batch of delicious, colorful pumpkin soup, loaded with nutrients and high in antioxidants like beta carotene. Kids love it! Watch the recipe video here. Ingredients Two cups of vegetable broth 1 can of pumpkin puree Cinnamon Nutmeg 1 cup…
Awesome list of Bodyweight Exercises
http://greatist.com/fitness/50-bodyweight-exercises-you-can-do-anywhere Check out #8, #11, & #18 8. Burpees: One of the most effective full-body exercises around, this one starts out in a low squat position with hands on the floor. Next, kick the feet back to a push-up position, complete one push-up, then immediately return the feet to the squat position. Leap up as high as…
Caprese Pesto Salad
this caprese salad + a nice bed of spinach, arugula, and baby chard = awesome lunch Ingredients 8 oz multigrain penne pasta a handful of cherry, grape, or heirloom tomatoes, halved 4 oz fresh mozzarella, chopped 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 tbsp pesto a…