Who doesn't like a little ethnic variety in the kitchen to spice things up? Perhaps some Indian flare with added benefits. Garam masala is a blended mix of 10-30 ground spices used in North Indian cuisine. It packs plenty of health promoting benefits and is known as a “warming” blend in the Ayurvedic sense as it aids in digestion and detox while preventing cancer and more. This chicken garam masala recipe will make your mouth water before biting into it.
Read MoreCucumbers, typically thought of as a vegetable, are actually a fruit. Most people think they have little value, other than to rid puffiness around the eyes, but this is far from the truth. Read on to learn more.
Read MoreSalad seems to be a "go-to" item for people attempting to eat clean and healthy. The problem with salads is that you typically can't prepare them in advance due to wilting and the unfortunate sogginess that occurs when you add other items to wet lettuce. Fortunately, there is a salad that doesn't just withstand the preparation process but actually enhances in flavor and texture as it sits, for days... This massaged kale salad is very simple and nutrient dense.
Read MoreWho doesn't love a good salad that not only tempts the palate but also leaves you feeling satiated? This shrimp salad with grapefruit and avocado is the perfect mix of spicy zesty freshness. An added bonus is the use of turmeric to brighten, season and give nutritional benefits.
Read MoreFennel is one bulb that has scarcely graced my kitchen countertop which won't be the case moving forward. After tasting this mildly sweet and crispy flowering plant on the grill I'm hooked. Not to mention all the wonderful benefits it provides. Fennel contains a combination of phytonutrients with antioxidant properties. The anethole - natural aromatic compound and flavoring substance - reduces inflammation and prevents the occurrence of cancer while dietary fibers absorb water in the digestive system and help to rid the colon of carcinogens.
Read MoreWho doesn't love a great caprese salad? They're simple and easy to make and if you get your hands on some fresh ripe heirloom tomatoes you're golden! These salads are one of my favorites in the Summer months when tomatoes are abundant and chock-full of pure sweetness. Now, when you pair them with a creamy burrata cheese you're talking a whole new realm of deliciousness.
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