Strawberries…aside from being delicious there are some amazing health benefits you may not be aware of. Check it out, the below info came from www.whyguides.com: Minerals and Vitamins: – Strawberries are an excellent source of minerals and vitamins that are important to boost the immune system. Some of the vitamins that people can get from this fruit are vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B6 and vitamin K. Aside from these, strawberry is also rich in manganese, dietary…
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Sweet Southern Egg Salad http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/southern_egg_salad.html From EatingWell: March/April 2012Crunchy celery, gherkin pickles and sweet onion flavor this Southern-style egg salad recipe. Serve on pumpernickel toast or a bed of lettuce. 4 servings, about 3/4 cup each | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise 2 teaspoons mustard 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 8 hard-boiled eggs (see Tip) 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1/4 cup chopped…
Rice, Cheddar & Spinach Pie http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/rice_cheddar_spinach_pie.html From EatingWell: March/April 2012 This rice, spinach and Cheddar pie is a cinch to prepare—especially if you have leftover cooked rice. If you don’t, follow package directions for 4 servings to get about 3 cups cooked rice. Serve with steamed artichokes with light mayo mixed with lemon for dipping. 6 servings | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 3 cloves…
Tortilla Arcos de la Frontera http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/tortilla_arcos_de_la_frontera.html From EatingWell: September/October 1992 A Spanish tortilla is a dense, moist omelet, usually made with potatoes. Serve alongside roasted red peppers drizzled with sherry vinegar 6 servings | Active Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 4 all-purpose potatoes, (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled and cut in 1/8-inch-thick slices 2 Cubanelle (sweet frying) peppers, cored, seeded, and thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced 3/4 teaspoon salt Freshly…
Hey Guys! Ever wonder why we need antioxidants? Some may already know the purpose of an antioxidant but for those who don’t, in simple terms, antioxidants fight off free radicals. We are exposed to free radicals daily through air pollution, sunlight exposure, cigarette smoke and even stress because of the way it weakens our immune system. The paragraph below is from an article I read by Carmela Roush who is a Natural Solutions Vitamin and Herb Consultant. She does a…