This month’s Recipe Redux theme is “No Bake Meals.” With an abundance of fresh vegetables in season, why not use a variety of flavors, textures and colors to brighten your meals? One of my favorite summertime sides or meals if I top it with a nice source of protein, is a fresh salad. Typically I throw in a variety of ingredients so each one is different. Tonight’s ingredients: fresh lettuce mix red cabbage red bell pepper Brazil nuts feta cheese …
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Tofu Veggie Stir Fry
This month’s Recipe Redux theme is asparagus. And, in my opinion there’s no better way to eat asparagus then stir fried in sesame oil. So, I literally threw together a bunch of vegetables and some tofu for this meatless meal. It’s quick, it’s healthy and it tastes good (and you can add a variety of other vegetables to a stir fry dish). Tofu Veggie Stir fry Makes 3 servings 1 green bell pepper bunch asparagus (cut into 2-3 inch pieces) …
Heart Healthy Chocolate Muffins
Just a few weeks ago I had an athlete ask me if he should start eating chocolate for better recovery. If you’ve read the media reports you have probably heard a number of potentially great things about chocolate: One of the fatty acids in chocolate, stearic acid, does not raise cholesterol levels Cocoa and chocolate are loaded with antioxidants Chocolate and cocoa may be beneficial for cardiovascular health thanks to their effects on lowering blood pressure, anti-inflammation, anti-platelet and beneficial …
Recipe: Black Bean & Corn Stuffed Peppers
If you are looking for a delicious, yet nutritious appetizer for your next holiday party, check out these black bean and corn stuffed peppers. They take little prep time and are full of healthy whole grains, fiber, nutrients and antioxidants. Plus, they taste good! Black Bean & Corn Stuffed Peppers Ingredients olive oil 2 small chopped onions 1 cup fresh, frozen or canned corn (if using frozen corn, cook first) 1 cup black beans 2/3 cup low sodium tomato sauce …
Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins
If you want to add a little pumpkin to your diet this Fall (bonus, pumpkin is packed with antioxidant carotenoids, fiber, potassium, vitamin A and a few other vitamins and minerals), check out my recipe for Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins. Also, below you’ll find a variety of other pumpkin recipes from my fabulous dietitian colleagues. Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins Ingredients: 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill gluten free flour (or all purpose flour) 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (if you like …
Post-Workout Power Smoothie
Many people eat the same 25-30 foods each week. And, one of my favorites is this super easy post-workout smoothie. I typically don’t feel like eating right away after training but know that I have a 30 minute window of opportunity to replace the carbohydrate stores in my muscle tissue (glycogen) and boost muscle growth and repair. So, I created this shake with tasty, functional ingredients that refuel my body, build and repair muscle and provide antioxidants to help tame …