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Sweet Potato and Pecan Salad with Lime Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 23, 2009
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Salads

If you're looking for a delicious and filling vegetable that is naturally abundant in antioxidants, look no further than the humble sweet potato.

Sweet potatoes are rich in a number of micronutrients, the most prominent of which are vitamin C and beta-carotene; both are powerful antioxidants that can significantly decrease your risk of experiencing cardiovascular disease, including diabetes, and various types of cancer, including colon cancer. Read more

 

Cucumber Kim Chi Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 15, 2009
Healthy Meals

This is a printer-friendly version of my mom's recipe for cucumber kim chi. If you'd like to see how this is done in pictures, view:

How to Make Cucumber Kim Chi

This is easily one of my favorite Korean side dishes. Hope you and your loved ones enjoy it. Read more

 

How to Make Healthy Oatmeal

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 28, 2009
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

If you don't have trouble digesting whole grains that contain naturally occurring gluten, oats make for a healthy and satisfying meal - a bowl of hot oatmeal is especially nice on cold fall and winter mornings.

Of the many varieties of oats on the market, your best choice is steel-cut oats, which are whole oat groats that have been cut into small pieces. Steel-cut oats are more nutritious than varieties like rolled or quick oats, which are somewhat nutrient-depleted due to heavier processing. Read more

 

Jap Chae Recipe - Korean Glass Noodles Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 24, 2009
Healthy Meals

This is a text-only version of my mom's famous healthy Jap Chae recipe. It's 100% vegan-friendly and the flavors and textures are through the roof.

To view this recipe in photos, please click here:

How to Make Jap Chae Read more

 

Soon Doo Boo JiGae Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 30, 2009
Healthy Soups

Though soon doo boo jigae is traditionally made with a bit of spice, my mom has long made it without adding fine red chili powder to accommodate me and my sisters when we were growing up, and now her toddler grandsons. Read more

 

Healthy Jambalaya Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 02, 2009
Healthy Meals

Though authentic jambalaya typically calls for sausage and/or seafood, this meat-free version is still big on flavor and is likely to be appreciated by vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike. Read more

 

Mango Berry Smoothie Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 20, 2009
Healthy Beverages

Here's a classic and ultra simple smoothie recipe that's rich in fiber and a number of antioxidants - mainly anthocyanins, vitamin C, and polyphenols - and sure to please any family members or friends who are lucky enough to have you make it for them. Read more

 

Post-Workout Smoothie Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 12, 2009
Healthy Beverages

For a change of pace from banana-based smoothies, give this post-workout smoothie recipe a try - it calls for fresh, ripe pears. Though any variety will do, I find that Bartlett and Packham pears provide a smoother consistency than other varieties like Bosc and Anjou. Read more

 

Healthy Baked Beans Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 03, 2009
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

To make the perfect dish of baked beans, it's best to use navy beans, one of nature's best sources of healthy protein and folate. Navy beans are also rich in a number of minerals, including iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese. Read more

 

Sweet Potato and Lentil Salad Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 27, 2009
Healthy Salads

I learned this recipe from a similar version that was presented in an issue of GOOP, a newsletter put out by actress Gwyneth Paltrow.

Rich in cancer-fighting carotenoids and healthy doses of plant protein, iron, folate, and fiber, this succulent sweet potato and lentil salad is well worth trying. Read more

 

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