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Healthy Recipe: Indian-Spiced Chard
As the weather turns cooler, I like adding spice to my meals. Nothing warms me up like a little curry. Last night I cooked up some red Swiss chard with some garam masala and tofu.
Swiss Chard Fills the Holes in Your Diet
I crave greens, no matter the season. When it is cold outside, I often choose a cooked green over salads. I just want to eat warm food.
Learn to Love: Beets
I have heard so many bad things about beets that I feel I must defend one of my favorite veggies. This root is sweet in taste despite its tough looking skin.
The guys over at Men's Health say we should think of beets as red spinach since they are loaded with nutrition.
Whole Wheat Penne With Chicken, Chard, and Peppers
I love chard! It is leafy and green — what's not to love? During the Summer months, I like to avoid turning on my stove, so I found this oven-less recipe for a main dish featuring red swiss chard; it's lowfat, so I thought I should share it.
What's the Deal With: Magnesium
I keep reading about foods that are high in magnesium, and I nod my head and I think "Great." Today, when nodding my head I finally asked myself if I knew why this mineral is important to health and I realized I was clueless. So, I did a little research and here's what I found.
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Healthy Recipe: Couscous With Chard and Roasted Chickpeas
Lately, I have been in love with chickpeas. Then I tried them roasted, and my relationship with the garbanzo bean blossomed even further. I wanted to make a Mediterranean-style dish with Swiss chard and whole wheat couscous.
Cooked Leafy Green Breakdown
In the Summer months, I crave cool, crispy raw salad greens, but when cooler temps roll in, I'm all about cooked greens. I often sauté them in a little olive oil with garlic, and they're flavorful, low in calories, and full of vitamins and nutrients. If you've ever wondered just how nutritious they are, I made a little chart so you can find out.
Healthy Eating Tip: Don't Toss Those Beet Greens
If you've already learned to love beets, then I've got a new assignment for you. Try eating the beet greens on top that you might otherwise cut off and discard.
These hearty leaves look very much like Swiss chard, and not surprisingly, they cook and taste like chard too.
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Healthy Eating Tip: Bed of Greens Instead of Carbs
Going out for a nice dinner doesn't mean you can't have a healthy meal. Many restaurants are amenable to diners' needs, and you can make sure your plate is full of foods you want and need to eat.
Fish, chicken or meat dishes are usually served on an enormous portion or rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
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