Chia seeds have become a popular “superfood” nowadays. Have you tried it before? The appearance of chia seeds is similar to that of poppy seeds. They are tiny black seeds. It’s commonly used as toppings in smoothies, salad, yogurt and desserts! What’s so great about chia ...
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month®!!! This year’s theme is “Enjoy the taste of eating right”. Often, people have the idea that healthy foods do not taste good. Healthy foods can also be tasty. Of course, being creative will add deliciousness to the meal! Here’s a recipe ...
Read MoreIt’s fall!!! Apples are the most fresh and delicious around this time. Farmer’s markets are occupied by various kinds of apples: Golden Delicious, Rome, Empire, Honeycrisp, etc… A lot of people also go to apple picking at nearby farms. An apple a day keeps a doctor away. ...
Read MoreFresh and colorful vegetables contain various vitamins and minerals which are essential to our body. However, for some people who may have impaired digestive system or do not have adequate vegetables every day, incorporating vegetables into juice helps them obtain nutrients from vegetables in a ...
Read MoreBlueberries, as mentioned in the previous post ( natural vitamin water ), are one of the healthiest foods. They are great when they are in season- summer. They are not only cheaper but they also taste better! To ensure you have tasty bueberries when they are not in season, you can buy more in ...
Read MoreBlueberries are in season now! Blueberries are one of the healthiest foods. They are good sources of vitamin C and fiber, loaded with antioxidants that can reduce risk of cancer. Blueberries make great muffins, pancakes and smoothies. You can also make vitamin water with blueberries! Why buy ...
Read MoreI have heard from people around saying that they hate kale. Some have never tried it. But I love kale! Previously, our blog talked about the queen of vegetables . This warm kale salad idea was inspired by a kale salad I had from Northern Spy Food Co., one of my favorite restaurants in NYC.... ...
Read MoreWhat is bulgur wheat? Have you had tabouleh salad in Middle Eastern cuisine? Bulgur is the main ingredient in tabouleh. Bulgur is an ancient grain that is made from mainly durum wheat. It has high amount of fiber, vitamins and minerals compared to refined grains. In supermarkets, it is usually ...
Read MoreThis mango salsa can make a very refreshing appetizer, side, or garnish. Have it as a healthy snack with multigrain salsa chips. Use it to fill your whole wheat taco or pita bread. You can even add a fresh twist to your chicken, fish or salad by topping them with this salsa. This recipe ...
Read MoreLasagna sometimes seems to be very heavy and greasy because of the meat and cheeses. To make a lasagna lighter and healthier, most of the cheeses in this lasagna are replaced by tofu, which is a good source of protein but very low in fat. This lasagna has various vegetables which gives colors ...
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