Archive for the ‘Nutritious Nibbles’ Category

What could be better for your ticker this February than red beans and brown rice?  If you read “Eat Red for Heart Month”, you’ll note red beans are one of the highest anti-oxidant and fiber containing foods on the planet.  Pair them with brown rice and you’ve got one delicious cholesterol-reducing meal! Read the rest of this entry »

January’s Nutritious Nibble is in honor of National Birth Defect Awareness Month and National Folic Acid Awareness Week (January 2 – 8).  This tasty, satisfying recipe is loaded with foods high in folic acid. Read the rest of this entry »

While I would not call this dessert a “power food”, it’s relatively low fat compared to traditional pumpkin roll and it provides a good dose of beta-carotene. The addition of caramel sauce and nuts give it a little more taste and texture. Slices can be shared to reduce calories! Read the rest of this entry »

Soup’s on! Swiss chard & lentil. Swiss chard is a power food that helps prevent lung cancer! It’s loaded with lutein, fiber and protein to boot. Enjoy!

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