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Quinoa Pesto Bowl

Quinoa pesto bowls are versatile, nutrient-dense and delicious. Homemade pesto is quick and easy. You can use store-bought pesto for a quick dinner; as always read the ingredient label first. Variations Use snap peas, green beans, or asparagus instead of broccoli. What other vegetables could you use? Use chicken instead of shrimp Add edamame or […]

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Crunchy Healthy Broccoli Salad

Some of the most nutrient-dense (nutrients per calorie) foods on the planet are: Greens (including cruciferous like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage) Beans Onions Mushrooms Berries Seeds/Nuts Eating lots of these vegetables give us optimal amounts of immune-protective micronutrients that can fend of disease. This salad combines 4 of those superfoods: broccoli, onions, nuts, and berries. […]

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Chicken and Veggies One Sheet Dinner

I found chicken one sheet dinners on Cooking Classy and have made innumerous variations depending on what vegetables I have on hand. I prefer to cook the potatoes separately, to have the option of using just chicken and vegetables in other meals (such as tossed with pasta and pesto) so technically it becomes a 2-dish […]

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Orzo with Garbanzo Beans, Goat Cheese and Basil

Quick and easy, this recipe is handy for weeknights. Fresh herbs add exceptional flavor and are rich in nutrients.  Since ancient times they’ve been used for their health benefits. Now science is discovering their unique antioxidants, essential oils, phytochemical and other nutrients that help our bodies fight germs, toxins and boost our immune system. Herbs […]

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Crunchy Cruciferous Salad

Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower) have more micronutrients than any other food. Micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber) are essential for our survival and longevity. This salad is great on its own, but I often make a double batch to use as a base for different salads throughout the week. […]

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Steamed Broccoli with Avocado and Sesame Seeds

Broccoli belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family. Named for their flowers, which have four equally spaced petals in the shape of a cross (Latin word crucifer means “cross-bearer”) these vegetables include kale, cabbage, collards and broccoli, cauliflower and turnips. I try to incorporate at least one cruciferous vegetable into our meals regularly. [su_expanding_quote_book alignment=”right” source_author=”Joel […]

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Spinach, Grated Broccoli, and Grape Salad

With the current enthusiasm for the health benefits of kale, spinach seems to have been pushed into the background. But it is to has stood the test of time as an incredibly nutritious food. Medical research continues to demonstrate its value. [su_expanding_quote_without_link source=”SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods that Will Change your Life”full_quote=”In epidemiological studies, it’s been […]