You think you eat healthy enough. Maintaining a good intake of fruits and vegetables may SEEM like you’re doing everything right when it comes to your diet. But even a heaping of roasted, sautéed or steamed veggies and cooked fruits deplete major portions of the nutrients and vitamins that occur naturally in produce when it’s […]
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage & Butter Sauce
February 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
The only thing we love more than your run-of-the-mill classic gnocchi is a savory sweet potato rendition! Narrowly beating out broccoli, sweet potatoes are Lisa’s favorite vegetable, and according to statistics most of America may agree with her. Not only have they been linked to cancer prevention, and heart disease, but they help manage diabetes […]
We Love Quinoa!
February 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Is it a grain? A seed? A nut? Nope, the protein-packed QUINOA (pronounced Kin-WA) is actually a variation of a leafy green vegetable-similar to spinach and Swiss chard. But it’s creamy, almost nutty texture makes it a versatile staple for soups, salads and casseroles. Brimming with nutrients like magnesium (which can help reduce migraines and blood pressure), […]
