In an effort to find a natural anti-inflammatory remedy for my ongoing sciatica, I was introduced to sorrel, a beautiful red flower that blooms in the spring to mid-summer. (Jamaican sorrel is also referred to as hibiscus sabariffa or roselle.) It has a tangy, acidic taste, and is used in Read More ...
Who says bruschetta can’t be sweet? Here’s the sweet and minty dessert I made for a classical house party at my neighbor’s apartment. It was a bit hit among the musicians and music-lovers! Ingredients: 1 baguette 2 cups raw almonds 2 tbs honey 1 16oz Read More ...
Your chicken salad is bound to taste better when served in a fresh fruit bowl! Give your guests a treat at your next party with this fruity yet savory recipe! Serving size: 10 Ingredients: 2 large chicken breasts 2 stalks of scallions (green onions) 1 French cucumber or ½ American Read More ...
Use your leftover cranberries from your Thanksgiving cranberry sauce for this sweet and tangy pie cranberry/apple pie! Ingredients: 2.5 cups whole wheat flour 2 tbs chia seeds 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder ⅓ cup brown sugar ¼ tsp sea salt ¾ cup oats ¾ Read More ...
Cause we all know veggies are good for us! Serving Size: about 15 skewers Total Time: 40 min Ingredients: 1 clove garlic 1 batch fresh basil ½ cup olive oil 4 tsp balsamic vinaigrette 4 tsp pure maple syrup Salt (to taste) Ground pepper (to taste) 1 lemon 1 yellow Read More ...
Cranberry is one of my fave Thanksgiving dishes. But did you know that just one slice of Ocean Spray cranberry jelly or ¼ cup of cranberry sauce contains 24 grams of sugar? That’s 6 sugar packets! So this year, I’m choosing not to mask the cranberry with loads of sugar. Read More ...
I’m taking part in a HeartSmarts course taught by a New York Presbyterian Hospital nurse, where we discuss the science behind the heart’s function and how to keep our heart pumping strong. We’re learning to cut back on our sweet and salty cravings, but there’s one thing we don’t have Read More ...
It’s time for fall treats! The local cafés and grocers are bringing out their fall faves. But let’s be careful about which pumpkin treats we put our hands on. The Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks has 380 calories, 14g of fat and a whopping 50g of sugar. That’s more than Read More ...
A meal isn’t a meal without rice—that’s the concept I’ve grown up with living in an Asian household. So I challenged that notion today by using a different grain: farro. Similar to quinoa, this gluten-free, high-fiber, high-protein grain is a great rice replacement. It contains four times as much fiber Read More ...
This past weekend, my big sister and I got our hands dirty in the kitchen to prepare for our mama’s 60th birthday celebration. It was a historic moment for my sister, as it was her first time baking in her 20-odd years. Nonetheless, she successfully made my Fig Bar Crumble, Read More ...
What is rhubarb? Rhubarb is a vegetable with edible stalks and poisonous leaves. They look similar to a celery in appearance, but red in color. It’s composed of 95% water, which makes it super low-calorie. It’s often used in pies and jams, combined with other fruits. 4 reasons to eat Read More ...
Here’s a fun way to enjoy your lunch! These jars are packed with tasty nutrients, and it’s mess free, so it’s perfect for lunch at the office on a busy workday. You don’t have to use exactly the same ingredients I used for a successful Meal in a Jar. Choose Read More ...
Here’s a new way to enjoy your meals, whether you’re at home or on-the-go! Fish around for some jam jars, pickle jars, or applesauce jars and fill them up with protein, calcium, fiber, vitamins and minerals! Here’s how: Ingredients: ¼ cup almonds ¼ cup Read More ...
Pears contain a good amount of pectin, a water-soluble fiber, which helps keep our cholesterol levels in check. It’s also rich in dietary fiber–just be sure not to skip out on the skin! Pears are also a good source of antioxidants, vitamins C and E. Antioxidants helps our body fight Read More ...
What is tilapia? A lean freshwater white fish Why should you eat it? Tilapia is a rich source of protein, vitamins and minerals. It’s especially a good source of the B-complex vitamins, which helps our body convert food into fuel, keeping us energized. B vitamins are also known to ease Read More ...
Soy comes in many forms including soybeans or edamame, tofu, soy sauce, tempeh, and…miso! Miso is a salty condiment used primarily by the Japanese. It’s made from soybeans, rice and salt, and combined with a mold culture and aged for at least one year. Miso is derived from soy and Read More ...
What’s low in calories and high in nutrients? Grapefruit! Just half a grapefruit meets 64% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C. Especially for those trying to bring down the scale, it’s a great way to get your nutrients in without pounding on the calories. It’s also great in regulating Read More ...
5 reasons to eat chickpeas (Garbanzo beans): It contains soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Soluble fiber helps stabilize blood sugar levels–great for those with insulin resistance, hypoglycemia or diabetes It has a low GI value of 28-32, meaning that it is digested slowly and keeps us fuller for longer. It Read More ...
Fall is chestnut season. It’s been a tradition in our family to go chestnut-picking each fall, and this year, we got a record number of chestnuts–321! My mom makes chestnut rice out of them, but I proposed something new this year. Continuing on the matcha stream, we decided to try Read More ...
Green tea is a staple in my household, having had it each night alongside my mother’s Japanese cooking. But recently, I’ve been experimenting with rosemary, and I started using it to make teas. So why not combine my two favorite teas? Rosemary is an herb that’s rich in vitamin A, Read More ...
Having a small get-together but have minimal time to prepare? Here’s an easy-to-prepare party snack your guests will enjoy! Serving Size: party of 5 Ingredients: Multi-grain Tortilla Chips (from Trader Joe’s) 5 fresh tomatoes 1 fresh red bell pepper 1 small onion 15-20 fresh basil leaves ¼ canned corn ½ canned Read More ...
