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11/01/2017

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05/26/2017

Tuna Tartare

Who besides me is a tuna tartare lover? I created a quick video to show you how to make quick, tasty and impressive tuna tartare. Don't forget to subscribe to my cooking channel on youtube if you want to learn how to cook healthy, nutritious and delicious meals.

Raw ahi tuna mixed with some lime juice, soy sauce and siracha is the perfect crowed pleaser. It can be served as an appetizer, or hors d’oeuvres. Here is on...

06/07/2016

Raw vegan sushi. Marinated shiitake mushrooms. "Rice" made with Jicama & Apple.

05/06/2016

Happy Cinco de Mayo! Shredded chicken breast enchilada with roasted tomatillos salsa.

05/02/2016

Microwaveable Healthy Potato Chips. Yes, it's possible, fast, and easy too. Using a Mandoline slice russet potato (with skin) very thin. Toss in a zip log bag with 1 tsp olive oil to coat slices. Place parchment paper on a microwaveable plate. Place slices on paper (potato slices should not touch each other) and microwave for 5-6 minutes. Remove from microwave and season with spices.

04/26/2016

Considering choosing a plant base diet? When you base your meals on plant foods, you're packing your diet with fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemical and healthy fats. Plant base diet have many health benefits and perks, such as lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Weight loss and chronic disease prevention. Did I mention that plant base diet is also better for the environment? What's best for your health is best for the planet. :-))

02/09/2016

A friend recommended that I watch
the documentary “Happy”.
The documentary (available on Netflix) covers
what makes people happy,
in different places around the world.
Dopamine, a neurotransmitter, makes you feel great and happy.
There are few ways you can increase dopamine production in the brain. One of them is by eating certain foods (exercise is another way) .Dopamine is synthesized from tyrosine (amino acid). Consume foods rich in tyrosine or protein to boost dopamine such as fish, eggs, cheese, chicken, beef, turkey and certain fruits and vegetables.

02/01/2016

What can be better than a warm lentil soup on a cold day. Soups are great and easy way to get our vegetables, legumes/beans (grains too) and protein. Sauté 2 cups of mirepoix ( mixture of onions, carrots, and celery; the traditional ratio is two parts onions, one part carrots, and one part celery) add 1 cup washed lentils, 4-6 cups chicken or beef broth, 1 cup chopped up tomatoes (canned tomatoes are an option too), few pieces of stewed beef and 1 Tablespoon cumin. Simmer for an hour and a half. If you choose to purée the soup, scoop out the beef first, purée and return beef back. Season with salt and pepper.

01/27/2016

Quinoa vegetable patties. My original plan was to make quinoa salad. The quinoa turned out to be too mushy (yes, it happens to the most experienced of us) so I decided to create patties instead. I added canned beans, chopped spinach, red onions, red bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, some bread crumbs and of course spices. A delicious complete meal (and protein). Can serve with sliced avocado or Tzatziki sauce. 😋

01/22/2016

Create your own energy bars. Choose your favorite nuts, control the type and amount of sweetener you put in.

12/31/2015

Soba noodles, made from buckwheat flour, edamame bean, shredded carrots, toasted sesame seeds, served with spicy peanut sauce.

12/29/2015

Roasted root vegetables is a great side dish to fish, meat or poultry. Roasted carrots, parsnips, celery root, and even yam and golden beets.

12/24/2015

Easy, quick, delicious and even nutritious dessert. Chopped up fresh organic berries, banana, topped with home made whipped cream and melted dark chocolate (72% cocoa). HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

12/22/2015

Crispy sweet & spicy Tofu served with crunchy kale, strips of mango, pickled daikon and radish Salad with asian dressing.

12/18/2015

Lentil Hummus - less sodium, more fiber and protein than the traditional hummus made with garbanzo beans (chickpeas). Try as a dip, and spread for sandwich/wraps.

12/15/2015

Salad Nicoise with seared Ahi Tuna. Ahi is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and densely packed with B Vitamins.

12/11/2015

Alternative to roasted or cooked Brussels Sprouts. Try raw in salad - shredded Brussels sprouts, chopped pear, dried cranberries, goat cheese , crispy leak with creamy balsamic vinaigrette.

12/08/2015

Nutritious breakfast, that can satisfy any sweet cravings. Whole wheat English muffin, almond butter, chia seeds, sliced banana. 😋

11/19/2015

Korean style marinated pork tenderloin strips, pickled vegetables, Asian rice on lettuce with siracha sauce

11/19/2015

Potato & tuna patties, black bean & corn salad with avocado lime dressing

11/09/2015

Quinoa not just as a salad. Quinoa stuffed peppers (zucchini, beans, ground turkey, tomatoes, carrots,onions).

11/09/2015

Were you taught to "clean the plate" by your parents? Some people hate the idea of throwing away food in the trash can, and would rather overeat. When it's time, remind yourself that a trash can - and not your body - is where you put things you don't need anymore.
But instead of throwing away food, can you take only what you need? Or can save some of the leftovers for lunch or dinner? Have other suggestions?

11/04/2015

We already know that sound nutrition affects our physical health. Many chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and stroke which are leading cause of death can be prevented with healthy eating. But can food affect our mental health, our moods? The answer is YES! Research indicates that diet may influence mood. Dietary changes brings change in brain structure. To use food to boost your mood get more Omega-3 Fatty acids in your diet. Fish is a great source of Omega-3 Fatty acids.

10/30/2015

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10/30/2015

Make your plate a combination of whole grains, lean protein and lots of vegetables. Ancient grains like quinoa, Farro, amaranth, bulgur, wheat berry, buckwheat, barley, teff and brown rice are a great choice.

10/29/2015

Q&A on the carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat

Almost all foods are processed in some way or another, but the degree of processing differs. The idea is to keep the food as close to its state of origin as possible. Look at processed food as on a spectrum. Reduce the amount of red meat consumption to a minimum and stay away from processed meat.

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer research agency of WHO, has evaluated the carcinogenicity of the consumption of red meat and processed meat. A Working Group of 22 experts from 10 countries convened by IARC classified the consumption of red meat as probably carcinog…

10/27/2015

We have the power to change our genes.
Epigenetics, a new field of research shows that the choices we make, from what we eat to how we respond to stress, can affect our susceptibility to certain chronic diseases. We can potentially turn genes on and off simply by providing them with information in the form of food, exercise, and even emotions.

10/20/2015

Greek yogurt has 38% less sodium, 40% less sugar, and more than twice the amount of protein than traditional yogurt.

10/20/2015

Protein is involved in appetite control. It prevents your blood sugar levels from falling too low. A good source of protein is Greek Yogurt.