Benefits of Walnuts Walnuts are among the oldest tree foods grown by man, with their importance being highlighted back in 7000 B.C. Today, due to diet restrictions and several disbeliefs people avoid eating walnuts considering that they are calorie-rich and fat dense in … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2016
Hummus
Hummus According to several historical sources, the earliest mention of hummus dates back to Egypt in the 13th century. Chickpeas were abundant in the fertile regions of the Middle East and commonly eaten. In fact, the word hummus means chickpea in Arabic. Chickpeas are a … [Read more...]
Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Butternut Soup
Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Butternut Soup Butternut squash is one of the most common varieties of winter squash. Like other winter squash, it has a hard exterior and firm flesh and is chock full of vitamin A, potassium and fiber. Contrary to the name, winter squash is … [Read more...]
Broccoli Rice
Broccoli Rice Broccoli can provide you with some special cholesterol-lowering benefits if you will cook it by steaming. The fiber-related components in broccoli do a better job of binding together with bile acids in your digestive tract when they've been steamed. When this … [Read more...]
Roasted Red Peppers Hummus
Roasted Red Bell Peppers Hummus Originally cultivated in the Mediterranean and the Middle East, chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, have spread their culinary influence to areas all over the world. They are featured prominently in Italian, Greek, Indian, Middle Eastern, … [Read more...]