Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic For 6 servings 6 cups trimmed Brussels sprouts, halved (about 2 lbs) 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided (I used not quite a teaspoon) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper Cooking spray 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice To trim Brussels sprouts, discard the tough outer leaves and … [Read more...] about Brussels Sprouts With Browned Garlic
Low GI Diet
Saffron Chicken
Saffron Chicken 3-4 chicken breasts 1 medium onion 3 teaspoons liquid saffron Salt and pepper Slice the onion finely. In a pan, add the onion, salt, pepper and three or four tablespoons of water. Lay the chicken breasts on top, cover and simmer for 30 minutes on low heat until the chicken becomes soft and tender. Add the liquid … [Read more...] about Saffron Chicken
Vegetable Skewers
Vegetable Skewers Spice Rub: 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Vegetables: 3 small zucchini 3 small yellow squash 2 tablespoons kosher … [Read more...] about Vegetable Skewers
Chicken Soup with Greens and Black Beans
Chicken Soup with Greens and Black Beans 2 tsps. olive or canola oil 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 small green bell pepper, seeded, cut in 1/2-inch dice 1 medium tomato, seeded, cut in 1/2-inch dice 6 cups mustard greens, lightly packed, cut in 1/2-inch strips 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 3/4 cup … [Read more...] about Chicken Soup with Greens and Black Beans
Low GI And Acne
If you're having a problem with acne, you might want to try a low glycemic diet. A study done in Australia indicates a low GI diet might help. The improvement in acne and insulin sensitivity after a low-glycemic-load diet suggests that nutrition-related lifestyle factors may play a role in the pathogenesis of acne. However, further studies are … [Read more...] about Low GI And Acne