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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

 

Protein Power Smoothie Recipe

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

This protein-rich smoothie is a healthy food choice for children and adults of all ages, and is particularly useful for fueling healthy growth in children and for replenishing one's muscles after a workout. Read more

 

Dilled Potato Salad Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 16, 2009
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

This healthy and highly satisfying potato salad gets better as the potatoes and crunchy vegetables marinate in the accompanying aromatic and tangy dressing, making this dish a great choice to pack for lunch or a picnic.

Be sure to give the new potatoes a good scrub and to include the potato skins for their valuable nutrients. Read more

 

Roasted Garlic Soup Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 08, 2009
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Soups

If you're big on soups and you enjoy fresh garlic bread, this dish will likely cause you to do a little jig before going for seconds.

Garlic is a surprisingly good source of vitamin C, which partially explains why it's long been thought to boost immune system strength. Read more

 

Classic Caponata Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 08, 2009
Healthy Eating Resources
Healthy Meals

This simple and classic Sicilian caponata recipe features eggplant, one of the most phytonutrient-rich vegetables that we know of. Eggplants are naturally abundant in groups of phytonutrients (terpenes and phenolics) that are particularly good for promoting a healthy cardiovascular system. Read more

 

Healthy Falafel Pita Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 07, 2009
Healthy Meals

Updated on April 7, 2009

If you're ever in Toronto and want to experience the best falafels ever, be sure to visit a little cafe called Tov-Li, located on Bathurst, halfway between Steeles and Finch.

The secret to mouthwatering falafel pitas is a rich, creamy tahini dressing - be sure to make some along with this recipe, and don't be shy in dolloping it on before devouring these healthy falafels. Read more

 

Power Smoothie Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 22, 2009
Healthy Beverages

Updated on March 22, 2009

One of nature's most nutritious foods are raw, organic eggs. Eggs are rich in healthy protein, healthy fatty acids, lutein (a phytonutrient that's needed to support optimal vision), and a number of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B-12 and selenium. Read more

 

Chocolate Cashew Butter Cups Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 16, 2009
Healthy Desserts

This recipe for chocolate cashew butter cups is one that my wife Margaret put together - it's a healthy version of Reese's peanut butter cups.

Key tip: When spreading out the chocolate, remember that less is more; nut butter cups are best when there's just a thin chocolate coating. Read more

 

Coconut Curry Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 13, 2009
Healthy Meals

If you're a fan of coconut and curry flavors, you'll love this rich sauce, perfect for serving with rice, quinoa, or even a plate of steamed vegetables.

Rich in healthy fatty acids and a number of phytonutrient-rich spices, this healthy dish is one that gets better with each passing day, so consider making more than you can eat at one sitting and refrigerating leftovers. Read more

 

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