This is a whole meal dish is a protein-rich bowl of rainbow colored plants and roots. They are seasoned with warm, toasty spices that include the antioxidant protections of curcumin and capsaicin. Your healthy table can always be simple and special at the same time. Think color. Think spices. Please feel free to add your own favorite ingredients! Kale and chard with trade out well for spinach. Peas can be mixed into the eggs as well. Use your left-over vegetables (cauliflower works really well) and just season them with a bit of warmed curry and skip the baked veggie process. (more…)

This salad is a healthy meal-in-a-bowl that can be adapted to the ingredients that you have on hand. Legumes keep the fiber and protein values high. Fruits and vegetables of different colors assure that your bowl is drenched with vital anti-oxidant nutrients for anti-inflammatory enhancement, a healthy immune system, and healthy cell function. (more…)

Chili has a robust flavor and hearty texture that make it an ideal choice for informal gatherings. Careful choices can provide a truly low-fat, high-fiber and high-protein meal. This easy recipe has a special toasty sweetness from roasted peppers and cocoa. The result is a cool weather meal-in-a-bowl that you will proudly share with family and friends. Disposable coffee cups make a perfect pot-luck chili bowl. If you feel the need to garnish your chili, choose buttery chopped avocado and pass on cheese and sour cream. (more…)

We featured this recipe at the San Diego Center last week and tasters loved it! It’s easy to prepare and easy to enjoy! (more…)

Leafy kale is a member of the cabbage family. It is valuable as a source of calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, E and K. This nutrient package may reduce the risk of a number of cancers, provide significant cardiovascular benefits, and offer protection from accelerated aging. (more…)

This blend of very simple ingredients is the matchmaker of fall’s favorite fruit and most stunning vegetable. Roasting these beauties together enhances their sweetness and retains true flavors and textures. When you add sweetened oats, you can enjoy your generous dietary fiber and antioxidant benefits with the classic aromas of an apple pie bakery. Who knows? You might even forget that your goal was to bump up your daily F/V’s. (more…)