Lentils are an under appreciated super food. They are often referred to as legumes but they are called pulses which are the seeds within the legume pod (Nutrition Source, 2019). They have been associated with regulating insulin levels in both healthy and diabetic people especially when replacing them for unrefined grains in your diet (Clark et. al., 2022). Keeping your insulin stable is important for your overall health because your insulin levels effect every one of your organs, from your brain to your kidneys and even your skin (Emily, 2022). These small but mighty pulses can also help lower your…
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Continue ReadingSweet Potatoes are a large part of the Okinawan blue zone diet (Resnick, 2022). They provide you with protein, fiber, vitamin B, beta carotene, iron, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and polyphenol compounds (Alam, 2021). Upon casual observation it seems Americans focus a lot on sweet potatoes during thanksgiving and do not…
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Continue ReadingSpaghetti squash is a fabulous way to get a nutrient dense, delectable dish on the table under the camouflage of spaghetti. The pickiest eater in my family loves spaghetti squash and asks for it often. One cup provides antioxidants, vitamin B6, manganese, niacin and, fiber plus it is only 42…
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Continue ReadingThis is a simplistic yet elegant dinner, easy enough to make on a busy weeknight. With only one method of cooking and a few basic ingredients you will be ready to start making your dinner. This recipe uses a store-bought marinade that is on the sweeter side called Bachans, Yuzu…
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Continue ReadingWith Farro and Black Beans You can’t find a bigger nutritional punch then this salad. It is full of so nutritional attributes it was impossible to list them all. Farro is considered a whole grain. It contains iron, magnesium, and fiber along with protein. In ¼ cup you will get…