Ingredients 6-7 roma tomatoes 1 large yellow onion ½ bunch of cilantro 2 garlic cloves ½ cumin Salt to taste 1 can of El Pato Salsa de Chile Fresco (found in Latinx grocery stores or international aisle at your regular grocery store) 1 lime Tortilla …
Roasted Carrot Hummus is a delicious recipe that you’ll surely love. Carrots are nutritious, fibrous vegetables that blend well into a creamy and rich dip to bring to your next family dinner or game night. Prep time: 40-50 minutes Serves: 7-10 Ingredients Roasted Carrot Hummus …
Serves: 1-2 Prep time: 2-3 minutes Rest time: Overnight
Ingredients
1 tbsp chia seeds
¼ cup milk or milk alternativeÂ
Fresh fruit of your choice:Â
Recommended combinations:
Strawberry, blueberryÂ
Banana, strawberry
Raspberry, blueberry, blackberryÂ
Cantaloupe, honeydewÂ
Banana, strawberry and peanut butterÂ
Walnuts, almonds, cashews
Directions
Add chia seeds milk to a jar you can seal with lid. Seal and shake up the chia seeds for 10 seconds. Put in the refrigerator. In one hour, shake chia seeds again and leave in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, the chia seeds should have expanded, making it into a thick, pudding-like consistency. Serve in a bowl or out of the jar, top with fruit and nuts, and enjoy!
Thai Cucumber Salad is a delightful appetizer to accompany any meal, particularly during the Summer. The crisp freshness of the cucumber pairs well with rice vinegar, red onion, and bell pepper. Ingredients Serve: 2-3 Prep time: 5-7 minutes Thai Cucumber Salad 2 cucumbers, peeled & …
Ingredients 1 yellow/brown onion, diced 4 carrots, chopped 4 celery stalks, chopped 1 large zucchini, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/4 small cabbage, chopped 1 (28 oz) can of diced tomatoes 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas or white beans 1 Tbs vegetable or olive …
Ingredients
1 lb. fresh brussel sprouts, halved
4 garlic cloves, peeled, chopped
10 oz. petite cherry tomatoes
1 tbsp. Olive oil
2 tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Directions
Turmeric and curcumin (its most active compound) have been touted as a superfood with the potential to reduce the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. It’s a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and may also help improve symptoms of depression and arthritis. But importantly, turmeric …
Ingredients 4 c. vegetable stock 1 can diced tomatoes, drained 2 carrots, diced 1 bag frozen peas 1/2 large onion, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 c. chopped cabbage 2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. black pepper 1-2 tsp. salt 3 bay …
How to Make Healthy Choices
Eating out is often convenient and quickly satisfying. Whether it’s take-out or for a sit-down meal, eating out presents us with a lot of delicious options to choose from.
Menus are carefully designed to use key words that help us make choices that sound appealing to us.
If you’re looking for healthier options when dining out, there are a few things you can do to prepare yourself before confronting the menu.
Make a plan
If you know at the beginning of the day that you’re dining out in the evening, plan to have lighter meals during the day. Or if you had a big lunch, prepare for a light dinner.
Check out the restaurant’s website or menu to look for options that are fitting your dietary desires, focusing on healthy options such as fruits, vegetables, low-fat and lean proteins
Don’t starve yourself before you sit down, this will lead you to eat more quickly or fill up on unhealthy appetizers or table bread.
Avoid meal descriptions including words such as “fried,” “breaded,” “smothered,” “rich,” “creamy”, or “buttery.”
Ask questions
It is okay to ask a server if there are menu items that are tailored to a healthier diet.
Although a lot of restaurants list nutrition information, such as calories, fat, and protein content, some restaurants have separate vegan or gluten-free menus for those with dietary restraints.
It is also okay to ask for substitutions if it is unclear that a menu item meets your dietary needs, such as leaving off a high-fat creamy dressing for a salad.
Treat yourself, within reason!
Enjoying a meal and choosing a healthy option doesn’t have to be a sacrifice. Substitutions for low-carb, low-fat, or low-sugar options can be just as delicious and indulgent.
For example, burrito bowls can substitute rice for lettuce, and avocado for sour cream for a cleaner meal. Or sorbet instead of a dairy ice cream as dessert is also a satisfying treat!
If you are fine dining, some restaurants also offer “mock-tails” which are a no-alcohol alternative to a tasty beverage. This is another effective way to reduce empty calorie consumption.
Homemade almond butter is easy to make with a simple tool that’s worth keeping around in your kitchen. While this recipe calls for a food processor, a blender can also get the job done. Keeping bulk raw almonds around the kitchen is also great for …