FOOD &
FITNESS
Ghana Jollof Rice
Jollof rice is a popular dish in West African countries. Enjoy with your favorite mixed vegetables or with meat. (Serves 4) Ingredients 17 oz. beef, chicken, lamb, or mixed vegetables ¼ c. vegetable oil 4 large onions 6 large tomatoes, blended 6 cloves garlic, pressed …
3 Benefits of Stretching That You Didn’t Know
When you think of stretching exercises, what do you imagine? If the thought of stretching sounds boring, a waste of time, or something you just are not flexible enough to do, you’re mistaken. Let’s take a new look at stretching and three benefits you may …
Deliciously Simple Gazpacho
A tasty summer soup recipe that’s cool and refreshing. (Serves 4) Ingredients 5 medium tomatoes, ripe 1 red pepper, quartered 1 green pepper, quartered 1 large cucumber, quartered 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1/4 c. olive oil Juice from 1 small lemon Worcestershire sauce Paprika …
Chlodnik (Cold Beet Soup)
This colorful soup is fresh and flavorful and is a Polish recipe. Enjoy on a hot day. (Serves 4) Ingredients 5 beets, preferably with stems 1 cube of beef bouillon 2 cucumbers, peeled and grated or thinly chopped Bunch of scallions, chopped 4 c. plain …
Hungarian Beef Goulash
(Serves 4) Ingredients 2 pounds beef stew meat 2 t caraway seeds 1-2 T sweet or hot paprika 1 large or 2 medium onions, chopped 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 14 oz. diced tomatoes 14 oz. reduced-sodium beef broth 1 …
Vegan Options for Turkey Day
Whether you’re vegan or you have someone who eats a plant-based diet that will be joining you for Thanksgiving dinner, you may want to consider some delicious alternative recipes. Just because people choose to be plant-based doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy a hearty meal on …
Green Mango Salad
(Serves 4) Ingredients 2 firm green mangos, peeled and julienned 1 cucumber, peeled and julienned 1 small daikon, peeled and julienned 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1/4 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 c. shrimp, cooked and roughly chopped 1 lime, juiced 3 T fish sauce 1 …
Cocoa Banana Frozen Dessert and Other Healthy Treats
Simple. Tasty. Healthy. Need we say more? Try these frozen desserts on a hot day. Blend four ripe bananas. Add 1 tablespoon each of maple syrup, cocoa powder and vanilla extract in a blender and freeze. This treat tastes like chocolate sorbet and is from …
Resolution #2: Try Some Better-For-You Recipes
From macaroni and cheese to quinoa patties, the recipes on our Pinterest board could be the inspiration you need to try some new meals that are better for you than what’s on tonight’s menu. So instead of having your resolution be to lose weight, maybe …
Why You Should Be Pro-Probiotic
“Bacteria” is a negative word, right? Not necessarily. If a bacterium comes in probiotic form, you ought to jump at the chance to take it in. It’s about time the good bacteria stop getting a bum rap. Just look at the origin of the word. …
Brownie Kisses
Heading to a holiday party? Visiting a friend’s house? Getting ready for company? Try these yummy brownie kisses. Melted chocolate, chocolate chips and nuts (omit if you’d like) make a great combo for these treats. …
Give Your Kale a Rubdown
Break out the scented candles, turn on some Barry White, and get ready to massage your kale. Kale is a nutritious green vegetable rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and iron. But if you’re going to eat it raw, say …
