Delicious Persian Dip called Mast-o-Khiar

Persian Yogurt Dip, Sauce & Spread – (Mast-o-Khiar) Time: 5 MinutesServings: 1 1/2 Cups 5 Item Recipe Healthy Low-Fat Dips Ingredients: 1 cup nonfat, greek yogurt 2 organic Persian (mini) cucumbers 1/4 cup fresh dill, or 1 Tablespoon dried dill 1 clove garlic, crushed Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Take cucumbers cutting lengthwise and…

Arugula & Turkey Peppered Quinoa Tacos

Arugula & Turkey Peppered Quinoa Serves: 4Ingredients: 13 Time: 25 Minutes Fast, Fresh & Delicious Ingredients: 1lb Ground Natural Turkey Breast No Hormones or Steroids2 Cups Organic Red Quinoa, cooked 1/2 Cup Organic Arugula 1/2 cup Organic Tomatoes, diced 1 Avocado, sliced 1/2 Cup Organic Carrots, shredded 1/2 Organic Bell Pepper, diced fine 1 Organic…

Superfoods

Comments: Add | Read Credit: Istockphoto/Health What is a superfood? Though there is no legal or medical definition, superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, polyphenols, vitamins, and minerals. Eating them may reduce the risk of chronic disease, and prolong life, and people who eat more of them are healthier and thinner…

Simple Healthy Dinner On a Budget

Agave Veggie Kabobs w/ Pineapple & Quinoa Yields: 2 Servings Time:  30 Minutes or Less 7 Ingredient Recipe Vegan Vegetarian Dish Ingredients: 1 cup Quinoa 4 oz. teriyaki-flavored baked tofu 8 large white mushrooms, stems on 1 zucchini, cut into wedges 10 cherry tomatoes 4 Pineapple chunks Agave to drizzled to taste 4 skewers (soak…

5 Tips to Losing Weight – Beating The Plateau

5 Surprising Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight Credit: Ocean/Corbis Beat the weight loss plateau By Denny Watkins From Health magazine You’ve been walking the straight and narrow—counting calories, working out—and yet you’re not dropping pounds. What gives? The answer may be hiding out amid the random things you do over the course of an average…

A Healthy New You for 2013! Reach For the STARS!

2013 New Food Resolutions Top nutrition experts offer a healthy resolution a day to keep the doctor (and unwanted pounds) away This new year, how would you like to inspire someone—maybe a friend, a family member, or even a stranger—to eat more healthfully? You have the power to do just that, and it can start…

The Perfect Veggie Burger: Veggie Burger Basics

Modified from Kathy Patalsky’s Original Article Veggie Burger Basics The Perfect Veggie Burger Along With Simple Steps To Make Them Vegan Chili Bean Burger If you are like us and love everything veggie you will love this. This is also great for preparing food for a vegan, vegetarian or health conscious individuals you may have…