WHOLE WHEAT PASTA WITH FAVA PUREE Now that winter is sneaking up on us, I think back to my childhood and am reminded of a dish that was once considered a meal for paupers. “Peasant food” and it is sometimes referred. These old world dishes are filling and very nutrient dense, in a restaurant this [...]
Cara’s Healthy Living The Priceless Benefits of Weight Training For Women When you think of weight training, do you immediately think of the big muscle heads in the gym slamming weights on the ground grunting? Well you’ll be surprised to know that women have increasingly filled the demographic for weight training in the past few [...]
CARA’S HEALTHY LIVING Get adequate greens into your diet. Isn’t it frustrating when you make enormous strides in eliminating toxic, poisonous foods from your diet. You stopped drinking soda, got rid of all the chips, replaced sugary cereals with low sugar whole grains. You have managed to add more salads into your [...]
Ok, your strolling through the supermarket with the best of intentions to shop healthy, eliminate bad fats and chemicals. The labels all seem to be healthy right? made with whole grains, natural, good source of fiber. I say HA!!!! and as a matter of fact I have been known to [...]
What good is a diet if, the food is so boring that eating it everyday brings no spice in your life. I have devised this plate that hits the spot especially post workout when salad and chicken just won’t cut it. Its simple to prepare and you’ll think your cheating……here is what you need: 1lb [...]
How much protein should an average person consume in a day? The average person should consume approximately 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body weight per day. Some athletes and body builders will consume more than that, while elderly or non-active people might consume less. What’s the best way to consume the [...]
When the nippy weather starts creeping up, childhood memories brings me back to the green leafy vegetable called swiss chard. Swiss Chard is a vegetable that is very popular in Mediterranean cuisine. Swiss Chard is high in minerals, as well as is a rich source in Vitamin A, K and C. Part of the beet family [...]
When we use lean cuts of red meat such as flank steak, one thing we trade along with the fat is FLAVOR. Texture is another obstacle when trying to use lower fat cuts of meat. The problem, is people think they have to suffer through a shoe leather culinary experience in order to eat for [...]
