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Ingredients 4 cups vegetable broth (one 32 ounce container) 1 medium sweet potato, diced 1 medium white potato, diced (this helps soup thicken up) 1 small yellow onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 cans white beans…
Ingredients 1.5 cups Quinoa 1 can (15oz) black beans, rinsed 1 cup frozen mango chunks, thawed 2 scallions 1 red bell pepper 5 TB fresh lime juice (about 3 limes) 1/2 Jalapeno chili, seeds removed 3/4 tsp cumin 1 tsp…
Ingredients for salad 4 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup packed chopped cilantro 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachios, no shells Ingredients for dressing 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground…
Ingredients 8 eggs – 4 eggs will be separated for egg whites only, 4 eggs with yolk and white Frozen shredded breakfast potatoes 2-3 oz Canadian bacon Sprinkle of shredded cheese Additional vegetables as desired 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1/2…
Ingredients Vegetables available in your fridge or freezer 1 can of refried beans 1 Tbs. olive oil Sprinkle of salt and pepper Garlic powder to taste Shredded cheese of your choice 2 tortillas Salsa, sour cream, guacamole or other favorite…
Ingredients 1.5 lbs. Ching Chai Jr or Baby Bok Choy 1 Tbs. minced garlic 1 Tbs. minced ginger 2 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. sesame oil 2 tsp. soy sauce 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds Takes 15-20 minutes to make, serves 4-6.…
Obesity can impact many facets of a person’s life – their physical health, their mental health and even their sexuality. “Prior to weight loss, our patients often tell us they don’t feel comfortable with intimacy,” said Memorial Bariatric Services Medical…
Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 Tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice blend) 1/4 teaspoon salt* 2 ½ cups whole oats (bigger oats make chunkier granola) 1/3 cup pecans, chopped and toasted 1/3 cup pumpkin…
A few short years ago, Shirley Phillips-Black felt her weight was holding her back. “I couldn’t do anything,” Shirley recalled. Injuries to her knees made it difficult to do even simple tasks, like walking through a grocery store, and anxiety…
St. Patrick’s Day – traditions, food, drinks – it’s the wearing of the green! But many foods associated with St. Patrick’s Day could use a makeover. Consider these tips as you celebrate with your friends and family: Keep it Green…