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Green Pea and Chickpea Soup Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 28, 2008
Healthy Soups

To promote your best health, including strong bones and teeth, it's vital that you eat plenty of green plant foods on a regular basis. And ounce for ounce, few green plant foods are more nutrient-rich than green peas.

Green peas are naturally abundant in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, carotenoids, tryptophan, vitamin K, manganese, healthy protein, and a number of other health-promoting nutrients. Read more

 

Healthy Pancake Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 18, 2008
Healthy Meals

The other night, I finished re-reading one of my favorite books - Me and My Dad: A Baseball Memoir, by Paul O'Neill. The book ends with a pancake recipe from the O'Neill family, one that really got my salivary glands going for a short stack of freshly made pancakes with real maple syrup. Read more

 

Black Bean Soup Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 14, 2008
Healthy Soups

Did you know that ounce for ounce, black beans have 10 times more antioxidants than oranges? Black beans actually rank right alongside grapes and cranberries in overall antioxidant power.

Often called turtle beans, black beans are one of nature's most fiber-rich foods, making them an excellent choice for diabetics; fiber tends to slow down the pace at which natural sugars in foods enter your bloodstream. Read more

 

Ginger Carrot Soup Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Dec 10, 2008
Healthy Soups

This soup is full of immune-boosting ingredients; carrots are rich in carotenoids that can be converted to vitamin A, which is needed for optimal immune system strength; fresh orange juice is a decent source of natural vitamin C, good for overall immune system support; and just a little ginger provides a number of health benefits, including protection against cancer. Read more

 

Healthy Curried Stew Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 26, 2008
Healthy Soups

If you're a fan of curried dishes and stews, you'll definitely want to give this recipe a try. It's more Moroccan than Indian in flavor and texture (that's what I'm told by the friend who shared it with me), and it's as healthy as curried dishes come. Read more

 

Cashew Mignardises

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 26, 2008
Healthy Desserts

Mignardises are cute little bite-sized desserts that are typically served in high-end restaurants. With this recipe, you don't need a big wallet to enjoy the best mignardises around. Read more

 

Butternut Squash and Pear Soup Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 24, 2008
Healthy Soups

Rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, this soup is an excellent choice for giving your immune system a lift. It's also rich in a phytonutrient (beta-cryptoxanthin) that is thought to be particularly good for promoting healthy lungs. Read more

 

Korean White Radish Soup Recipe (Moo Gook)

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 19, 2008
Healthy Soups

Most of us have our favorite childhood dishes. One that stands out for me is my mom's moo gook - a traditional Korean soup that's made with white radish.

White radish, called "moo" in Korean, is sometimes called daikon or Chinese white radish, and in Indian cuisine, it's called "mooli." If you can't find white radish at your local grocery store, try visiting a local Asian food store - most carry multiple varieties. Read more

 

Barley-Lentil Soup Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 12, 2008
Healthy Soups

Here's a nourishing lentil soup that's made unique by adding small amounts of potato and barley. It doesn't call for a lot of potato or barley - just enough to make this soup a substantial meal in a bowl. Read more

 

Red Lentil and Vegetable Soup Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 30, 2008
Healthy Soups

This red lentil and vegetable soup is rich in healthy protein, fiber, iron, and folate, making it a nourishing and filling soup for all, but especially for those who are pregnant or nursing. Read more

 

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