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Serves 3 to 4 A frittata is an open-faced Italian omelet similar to a crustless quiche. Like a quiche, the ingredients in a frittata are mixed into the eggs before they’re cooked. Eggs and milk form the basis of every frittata. Beyond that, it’s up to you! Here I offer
Macadamia nuts are native to Australia and grown in Hawaii. They have a sweet, buttery flavor and numerous health benefits. They’re higher in fat than almonds, cashews and walnuts but don’t let that deter you. Those healthy monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) come with extra protein and fiber plus nutrients important
Serves 4 people Zucchini’s renaissance is complete. We can’t get enough of this low-carb nutritional powerhouse. Spiralized as a substitute for spaghetti, it’s the star of my Pesto Chicken Zucchini Noodles. A mere cup of zucchini delivers a quarter of the RDA (recommended daily allowance) of vitamin C, along with
Serves 4 people If heart health and weight loss are among your goals, ground turkey can be substituted for ground beef in many recipes. The advantages are clear for people trying to reduce their saturated fat intake. Lean ground turkey (99 percent fat-free) has less saturated fat than the leanest
Energy Balls For those inevitable times when you’re hungry on the go, it’s energy balls to the rescue! Energy balls are an extremely versatile, nutritious and convenient snack for busy days. They’re packed full of healthy fats, fiber and protein to keep you full. Protein in particular prolongs satiety by
Energy Balls For those inevitable times when you’re hungry on the go, it’s energy balls to the rescue! Energy balls are an extremely versatile, nutritious, and convenient snack for busy days. They’re packed full of healthy fats, fiber, and protein to keep you full. Protein in particular prolongs satiety by
Corn is to America what rice is to Asia. Our nation’s story unfolded over countless meals of corn. In the last couple of centuries though the colorful heirloom varieties that used to be common have been replaced by the yellow and white corn we mostly eat today. Fortunately, heirloom corn
Wheat flour seems virtuous compared to its white counterpart but not when it contains the weed killer glyphosate. Glyphosate is a common herbicide linked to a number of health concerns including kidney and liver damage, fertility issues and endocrine disruption. You can avoid it by purchasing organic wheat flour and wheat
Try Our Favorite Granola Oatmeal’s many benefits should make it part of your regular morning routine. Its biggest nutritional claim to fame is a type of soluble fiber called beta-glucan that reduces blood glucose and cholesterol. That, in turn, lowers your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Beta-glucan also promotes
Try Our Easy Creamy Coconut Rice Coconut calms the gut and warms the soul. Naturally creamy and slightly sweet coconut milk is the “dairy” of choice in many traditional cultures. As a milk substitute, it’s a source of healthy fatty acids called lauric acids that are easy to digest. Lauric