heart health

Why eat beans? The compelling story.

You can tell me that they give you gas, and that they take forever to cook, and that there isn’t enough protein in them, and that meat tastes better. I’ve heard all the excuses, and believe me, there was a time when I gave those same excuses myself. But here are the hard facts: Beans [...]

Stove top barley with sweet vegetables

Whole food recipes

Have you ever been surprised at a clothing store when you tried something on that didn’t look good on the hanger but fit you perfectly? Well, I had a very similar experience with this dish! The combination of ingredients is quite unique here, but when it’s all said and cooked, your taste buds are in [...]

Cod with sweet salsa and crackers

Whole food recipes

Quick and easy, and most of all, fantastic for the heart, full of flavor and great nutrition! Makes 4 servings 3 bunched green onions 100 g cantaloupe 2 ripe tomatoes 1 X 4 oz can chopped green chilies 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro 2 tsp ginger root Juice from 3 limes 1/3 cup dried whole grain [...]

Asian pear salad

Whole food recipes

Have you ever tasted Asian pears in the middle of fall? They are a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Crunchy, sweet, juicy, fragrant….I can go on and on. Farmer’s markets are the best place to buy them – I find them to be a lot less expensive, fresher and riper than in the stores. To pick the best tasting pears, [...]