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Guacasalsa: A Super Tasty and Healthy Dip Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 27, 2007
Healthy Dressings
Full Body Cleanse Recipes

If you want to ensure a program of nutritional excellence, it's essential that you include healthy fats -- like those found in avocados -- in your everyday diet. To the best of my knowledge, the low-fat era was essentially created and fueled by studies that did not differentiate between healthy fats and fats that have been damaged by excessive processing and heating.

Damaged fats like those found in hydrogenated oils, margarine, and fat-rich foods that have been heated at high temperatures are harmful to your health, and should be avoided as much as possible. Read more

 

Roasted Pumpkin and Feta Risotto Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 25, 2007
Healthy Meals

If you're a fan of rich and creamy risotto dishes, you'll definitely want to give this pumpkin and feta version a try. If pumpkin isn't readily available, try using butternut squash or sweet potato in its place - all three are excellent sources of beta-carotene and dietary fiber.

If you have trouble tolerating dairy, exclude the feta that this recipe calls for. We think it's just as good without the feta, although the feta does add a great little tang to this special dish. Read more

 

Pumpkin Rice Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 24, 2007
Healthy Meals

October is the perfect month to enjoy this delicious pumpkin rice dish. It calls for a cup of dried apricot and/or raisins to add just a touch of sweetness to this nutrient-dense meal.

Pumpkins are one of nature's best sources of beta-carotene, an antioxidant that can decrease your risk of developing many different types of cancer and heart disease. If you have a healthy digestive tract, your body can convert beta-carotene to vitamin A, making it an important nutrient to your immune system, skin, and eyes. Read more

 

Recipe for Good Blood Circulation

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 18, 2007
Healthy Salads
Full Body Cleanse Recipes

If you're looking to include foods in your diet that can help to promote and maintain strong and steady blood flow through your circulatory system, give this simple and delicious fig, citrus, and romaine lettuce salad recipe a try. Read more

 

Hot Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 08, 2007
Healthy Beverages
Full Body Cleanse Recipes

When made with the right ingredients, hot chocolate can be a soothing and healthy evening drink, perfect for warming up your bones during colder months.

This recipe is rich in flavonoids and potassium, nutrients that are essential to supporting healthy heart function. Be sure to include nutmeg and cinnamon - both combine beautifully with banana and raw chocolate powder.

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Green and Red Tomato Soup Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 22, 2007
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Soups

Not sure what to do with a batch of green tomatoes that the cool fall season just isn't going to allow to turn red? Try combining them with some red tomatoes from the market, along with some fresh corn kernels, to make this delicious green and red tomato soup.

The quantities listed in the ingredients section produce approximately 6-8 small bowls of soup. Read more

 

Bone-Building Salad Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 14, 2007
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Salads

This salad recipe is rich in a variety of minerals, including calcium and phosphorus, making it good fuel for the development and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones.

Sardines are naturally plentiful in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D, which are also needed in your system to support your teeth and bones.

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Berry and Cottage Cheese Salad Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Sep 09, 2007
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Salads

This salad brings together a rich blend of antioxidants, easy-to-digest protein, and cucumbers that make it cool and refreshing for after a workout or on a hot day.

Be sure to dry the berries before combining them with the dressing ingredients. Read more

 

Three-Tomato Salad Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 31, 2007
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Salads

Tomatoes, tomatoes, and more tomatoes. This delicious salad recipe brings together three varieties of one of summer's healthiest fruits to make for a light but satisfying meal. Read more

 

Risotto with Peas and Basil Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 27, 2007
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

Looking for a delicious, dairy-free risotto? With the right amount of time and love put into this recipe, I'm willing to bet that this creamy rice dish is as good as anything ever made by Jamie Oliver or Tyler Florence.

I strongly recommend that you use fresh basil for this recipe - it really enhances and brings together the flavors of the peas, rice, and broth.

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