I am thrilled to announce the release of my first e-book, 5-Minute Meals. This has been a project of mine for a couple of years now.
I love food and enjoy cooking, but I don’t want to spend all of my free time in the kitchen. I’d rather be outdoors, playing tennis or relaxing with friends. I realized that many of my clients felt the same way. So I decided to write this book, to share my favorite quick-and-easy recipes with the world. Continue reading
Quinoa is a whole grain that is also a complete protein– it contains all the amino acids necessary for our body. It has a fluffy texture and a nutty taste. To this dish I’ve added a variety of vegetables to introduce more flavors and nutrients. It all cooks in one pot for minimal clean up.
My original 5 Healthy Meals in 5 Minutes or Less were so popular, I decided to make a sequel. These 5 MORE Healthy Meals in 5 Minutes or Less feature all-new recipes that are just as fast, healthy and delicious. They include:
The George Foreman Grill is great for fast and healthy meals!
Many traditional eggplant parmesan recipes contain take over an hour to prepare and contain a whopping 1200 calories! My version, which I just invented tonight, takes 1/3 of the time and has 1/6 of the calories. And the taste? Amazing! Here’s how it’s done:
Ingredients:
Directions:
Serves 4.
Nutrition information per serving: Calories: 200, Total fat: 11 g, Saturated fat: 2.3 g, Carbohydrates: 21 g, Fiber: 7 g, Protein: 6 g
Check out my first video! Learn how to cook a ridiculously healthy meal in just two minutes. On the menu: grilled salmon and steamed green beans. Bon appétit!
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The Mediterranean and Asian diets are two of the healthiest diets world-wide. Compared to people with typical “Western” lifestyles, people with Mediterranean or Asian lifestyles tend to live longer, healthier lives.
Mediterranean and Asian dishes are flavorful, delicious, and extremely healthy. So, why not add some delicious Mediterranean and Asian recipes to your repertoire? I recently discovered MediterrAsian.com and it has introduced me to a wide array of new, delicious recipes! Although many of the recipes contain some new ingredients, I have found all of the recipes so far to be very do-able. And, if you just can’t find an ingredient (like fish sauce), no worries! It will still taste scrumptious without it.
Check out some of the recipes I’ve tried:
Thai Red Chicken Curry: “Melt-in-the-mouth morsels of chicken breast and assorted vegetables cooked in a spicy Thai red curry sauce and served with fluffy Jasmine rice.”
My assessment: Great! I added some extra veggies as well, like eggplant and spinach. Go easy on the curry if you’re sensitive to spice!
South Indian Shrimp Curry. “Tender shrimp gently poached in an a flavorsome gravy infused with an aromatic blend of spices, fresh cilantro and lemon juice served over Basmati rice.”
My assessment: Very good, but the shrimp flavor was a little overpowering. Next time, I’ll try with chicken.
Tofu & Cashew Chow Mein. “Crunchy cashews and vegetables complement the soft texture of the noodles and tofu in this quick and satisfying dish.”
My assessment: Terrific! This one has become a regular on my menu. I use whole wheat spaghetti instead of the chow mein noodles, and usually sub peanuts for the cashews.
Spanish Broccoli & Almond Soup: “The combination of ground almonds and broccoli makes a deliciously creamy, yet creamless soup with a rich, green color.”
My assessment: I was surprised to find… I really liked this soup! At first, when I was boiling all the ingredients, I thought uh-oh—this stuff looks (and smells) pretty nasty. I didn’t see how in the world pureeing it all in a blender would save the soup, but low and behold, it did! Over the week, I enjoyed every last drop of the entire pot. So, now matter how sketchy it looks when you’re cooking it—finish it!
So, there you have the 4 dishes I have tried, and many more are on my future line-up! Have fun browsing all of their awesome recipes at http://www.mediterrasian.com/delicious_recipes.htm.
Cooking food in the microwave is easy, healthy, environmentally-friendly and delicious! Here’s why microwave cooking is:
Below are my favorite 10 healthy foods you can cook in the microwave. Bon appétit! 
Corn on the Cob: One of my summertime favorites. Place peeled, rinsed corn cobs on a microwave-safe plate, and nuke until cooked! (About 4-5 minutes per cob.) In Mexico, they squeeze fresh lime juice on corn rather than butter. Give it a try!
Soybeans: Also known as edamame, soybeans are a delicious, protein-packed, fiber-filled snack! Buy frozen edamame in the grocery store, and cook in a microwave safe bowl with just a little bit of water until warm. Discard the water. Top with just a pinch of salt. If they are in the pods, pinch the beans out of the pods before you eat them!
different ways of preparing eggs using a microwave, but my favorite is poached eggs! Poaching eggs is a very healthy way to prepare eggs, because it requires no added fat. Here is a great video on how to poach eggs in the microwave.Like this post? You may also enjoy:
Nicole Geurin, MPH, RD 