Season of Seasonings
If you have (or want to avoid) high blood pressure, limiting your intake of sodium is key. The main source of sodium in the...
Tomato, Peach, and Basil Salad
1. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, peaches, basil, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
2. Serve immediately.
Per serving: Calories: 71; Total Fat: 4 g;...
Classic Gazpacho
Place tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, jalapeno, red onion, garlic, parsley or cilantro, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, broth, and black pepper in the...
Zucchini Salad with Lemon and Basil
In a large bowl, combine zucchini, lemon juice, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper.
1. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes and serve...
Farmer’s Market Pasta Salad
Mustard Vinaigrette:
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp kosher salt (optional)
1....
Curbing Food Cravings
We need to eat. Our bodies cannot function without the calories, nutrients, and fluids foods provide. But there are many other reasons we eat....
Mindfulness Training Can Help Improve Eating Patterns
It can be difficult to stick to dietary changes. A randomized controlled trial found that mindfulness training can help.
The study gave home blood-pressure monitoring...
Cold Black-Eyed Pea Salad
For the vinaigrette:
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Juice of one lime
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp honey
¼ cup olive oil
Half of a small shallot, finely diced...
Buying Seafood: Wild or Farm Raised?
The seafood counter can be a confusing place. Consumers may struggle to determine which fish, shellfish, and crustaceans are the “best” choices. The expert...
100% Fruit Juice Intake Associated with Weight Gain
While sugar-sweetened beverages are generally recognized as being bad for our health, 100% fruit juice has a bit of a “health halo”—we assume it’s...