Don’t shy away from using kale in a salad because of its’ tough texture.  This recipe will show you a technique to make it delicious and palatable. Shredded Kale, Apple, Walnut Salad with Simple Lemon Dressing – Serves 4 1 medium bunch kale, cleaned, stems removed 1 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 apple, your […]

Kale is the queen green of the moment.  But store bought kale chips can be expensive, and loaded with sodium. I recently saw a 2oz bag of kale chips in my local market for $10, and the box had almost 1,000 mg sodium.  You can make your own at a fraction of the cost, with […]

Let’s face it – Quinoa is hot right now, and rightfully so.  This grain (although really a grass) is a complete protein, contains small amounts of healthy monounsaturated fats, and has anti-inflammatory properties.  It contains the flavanoid quercetin, a yellow pigment that lowers histamine, and may help with allergies.  It is coated with compounds called “saponins” […]

Our GI tracts are hosts to over 100 trillion bacteria, some of which boost immunity, decrease inflammation in the body, and protect against everything from inflammatory bowel disease to weight gain.   Try this Cucumber Raita made with Greek yogurt, a natural source of probiotics, to keep your gut healthy.   Cucumber Raita 10oz nonfat […]