The following is excerpted from an article published by the Mayo Clinic News Network on November 17, 2014. If you’re looking for a heart-healthy eating plan, the Mediterranean diet might be right for you. The Mediterranean diet incorporates the basics of healthy eating—plus a splash of flavorful olive oil and perhaps even a glass of […]
Marinated Mozzarella Pearls Recipe, Spotlight on Mozzarella, Storing Jars, The Fat Conundrum, and The Smarter Mediterranean Diet It’s not quite summer and I’m already looking for recipes that don’t involve turning on the oven! This mozzarella dish fits the bill. It couldn’t be more flavorful…or simpler. The cheese is the perfect foil for fresh-pressed olive […]
Double Strawberry Mousse Recipe, Spotlight on Strawberries, Buying and Storing Strawberries, The Impact of Carbs and Lowering Your Disease Risk As farmers’ markets pop up around the country, look for fresh strawberries ripe for turning into luscious desserts. This mousse is sinfully rich, yet so easy to whip up. Whole foods are crucial to a […]
Bountiful Breakfast Bowl Recipe, Spotlight on Spelt, Double Up on Cooking, “Fibermaxxing” and Women and Heart Disease Most of us know we should be eating more fiber but lack the motivation to change habits. This edition of the newsletter starts with a delicious way to make a serious dent in your daily fiber intake. The […]
