Pulses are part of the legume family (plants that grow in pods) and refer specifically to the dried seeds within the pods – beans, lentils, chickpeas and dried peas. These nutrition packed gems confer numerous health benefits, including a healthy heart. Pulses for Heart Health Research shows that pulses can reduce your risk of heart [...]
Several years ago, when I was out of town at a health coaching conference, I ordered a tofu scramble for breakfast at the restaurant near my hotel. I was not impressed. It was yellow like eggs, but the taste was bland and the texture mushy. Not like eggs at all. I continued to ignore the [...]
What can you do with limp kale and pita bread that’s past its prime? Make a delicious lunch or light dinner, of course! Fattoush is an Arabic bread salad that makes good use of common fresh vegetables and stale or toasted flatbread. The main ingredients usually include lettuce, cucumber, radishes, tomatoes, onion, mint and toasted [...]
Fennel bulb, sometimes called anise, sitting on the grocer’s shelf, is pale and unbecoming. Seasoned and roasted to golden perfection in a hot oven, it’s delicious. If you’ve been skipping this funny looking vegetable with frilly green fronds, you’ll want to add it to your basket and give it a try. In addition to being [...]
