Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite vegetables, as they are full of flavor, very versatile and packed full of Vitamins E and C, as well as beta-carotene, an important antioxidant for skin and eye health. Sweet potatoes are a starchy vegetable, so they count as a quality carbohydrate at meal time. … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Chicken With Blueberry Guacamole
When I was searching for new summer recipes, I came across this gem. I have had mango guacamole before, but never blueberry guacamole. Now, I am wondering why! Blueberries are low in calories, but packed with health protecting anti-oxidants. While avocados offer healthy fat, B Vitamins, as well as … [Read more...]
Broccoli & Grape Salad
It seems as if I am on a kick sharing recipes for side salads. Maybe it's the heat we are experiencing on the west coast or just the fact that I love colorful, light salads that taste great, are simple and nourishing. I like the crunch and little boost of healthy fats that the seeds add, while the … [Read more...]
Asparagus & Radish Side Salad
This light and crunchy side salad will pair great with shrimp and an angel hair pasta or any rice variety. The asparagus offers vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium - which is a trace mineral that helps insulin transport glucose from the bloodstream into cells. Radishes contain Vitamin C, … [Read more...]