This is a recipe that can be prepared in a short amount of time. You can always use the beginning as a base and build on it in order to create a quick meal. To absorb the iron out of the beans you must consume them with a food...

If “laughter is the best medicine”, then what are those symptoms that laughter would be improving? The number of positive benefits in the body may surprise you! 1. The University of Oxford showed that laughing can actually increase pain tolerance. This may be because a good solid belly laugh...

Collards are a super food, and are a great source of vitamins A, and C, calcium and cholesterol. This recipe is easy to make and is super flavorful! You’ll Need 1 pound collard greens 2 cups vegetable stock ½ teaspoon dried basil 2 teaspoons olive oil ¾ cup onion, chopped...

Ingredients 2 cups zucchini, diced 2/3 cup corn, frozen or fresh 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup poblano pepper, diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon taco seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lime juice Directions Heat large skillet on low, add olive oil, after slightly heated,...

Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cups chopped yellow onion 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon of salt 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 10 cloves garlic, crushed 1 medium zucchini, diced 5 cups cooked black beans 1 ½ cups orange juice Cayenne pepper, to your liking 8 ounces of salsa Directions...

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  Enjoy mashed potatoes as a side one night, and make sure to make extra to enjoy as potato pancakes another day. You’ll Need 2 cups mashed potatoes 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour, or all-purpose flour 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 egg 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt...

Ingredients Cooked brown rice Avocado Green onion, chopped Sesame Seeds Soybeans, shelled Shredded carrot   Soy sauce Directions Place cooked rice in a bowl. Top with toppings of choice. Give a tiny drizzle of soy sauce.     Play With Your Food Switch out soybeans and use less avocado...

  You’ll Need 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, skins on (about 7 medium size) ¼ cup red onion finely chopped (about a quarter of a large onion) 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped ½ cup olive oil 1/3 cup lemon juice Salt Pepper   Directions Chop potatoes in a uniform...

This is a delightful soup that incorporates beans into the diet and the leftovers taste even better. You’ll Need 2 slices bacon, chopped 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 carrot, chopped 1 stalk of celery, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 2 Tablespoons flour 2 Tablespoons tomato paste 3 cups beef...

Talk about a nutrition powerhouse… Quinoa is packed with fiber and protein. This grain is the perfect base to a meal. The herbs in this dish make it pop! You’ll Need 1 cup quinoa 14.5 ounces chicken stock 3 tablespoons water ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon olive...