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Sauté extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic , red pepper flakes and onion in a pot. Add the desired amount of black beans to the onion and garlic mixture and add low sodium chicken stock I use this one Click Here 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2… Read More
We should eat cruciferous vegetables regularly and here is a great way to get a portion in! Include cruciferous vegetables as part of your diet 3-5 times per week to reap all the benefits this vegetable family has to offer. The health benefits of cabbage include treatment of constipation, stomach ulcers, headache, excess weight, skin disorders, eczema, jaundice, scurvy,… Read More
Zucchini has low calories which is good for people who want to lose weight. It contains good amounts of Vitamin C, folate, potassium, and vitamin A, all important for good health. When eating zucchini, you should also avoid removing the skin because it contains the nutrient beta-carotene, a vitamin that acts as an antioxidant thus protecting… Read More
A simple soup that will not disappoint neither with its flavor, nor with its simplicity of preparation. Broccoli and cauliflower serve as the main ingredient which makes this but loaded with lots of vitamins and minerals too! I chose to add tumeric because it is great for detoxing the liver and when it is combined with cauliflower, it has shown to… Read More
This soup is loaded with protein and fiber and makes for a healthy choice for lunch or dinner! Beans are a great source of fiber and keeps food from being stored in the body. Beans also help lower cholesterol. Cholesterol needs fiber to be removed from the body, so it’s a healthy choice to have them… Read More
We think about winter squash as a more starchy vegetable, however, recent studies prove that not all starch is not the same. The starch content of winter squash adds some key health benefits. Winter squash contains many antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, as well as anti-diabetic and insulin-regulating properties. Don’t forget to save the seeds! They make a… Read More
Sweet potatoes are delicious. They also contain more nutrients than white potatoes, white bread or white rice. Sweet potatoes are very rich in beta carotene as well as loaded with other vitamins and minerals. Also they are very easy to digest and soothing on the stomach which is good for anyone with intestinal issues. Sweet Potato… Read More
