Archive for the ‘Recipes’ Category

Nutrient Brief: Avocado

Often, I get asked, “is it okay to eat avocados?”  My answer is a resounding “yes!”  Unlike other fruits where you may be concerned about getting too much sugar (which shouldn’t be a concern), you may be concerned with the amount of fat in an avocado.

 
It’s true, avocados have plenty of fat, which is why [...]


Ministrone Soup

Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 medium zucchini, cut into small pieces
3 carrots, cut into small pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 cups kale, chopped, stems removed
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes flavored with basil, garlic, and oregano
2 cups water
1 box (32 fluid ounces) vegetable broth
1 can (15 ounces) of cannellini beans, rinsed and [...]