Jan     17

All about HUMMUS

Protein

Hummus is definitely a staple in Middle Eastern food. It is one of the oldest foods in the world and is eaten all over the Mediterranean. It has become a large trend to the HEALTH Conscious eater.

Hummus is made of chickpeas or garbanzo beans. It is traditionally mixed with olive oil, garlic, lemon and tahini paste.

Chickpeas are an excellent source of fiber. This is important for normal bowel movements and to prevent colon cancer.  Chickpeas can help maintain blood sugar levels and are excellent for people with diabetes, insulin resistance or a family history of diabetes.  They contain molybdenum, which is a trace mineral that is helpts to detoxify the body. Chickpeas also contain iron, manganese and tryptophan. This makes them an excellent dietary source for anemia, energy and depression!!


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Jan     16

Eggs Anyone??

Protein

Eggs are staple in a Mediterranean Diet. There a few things that one must be aware of though before purchasing, handling and consuming our eggs……they are:

1) Always Check the Container: The shell is the main barrier for bacteria so if it is cracked there may be bacteria in the container. Don’t buy eggs with a broken shell.

2) Leave them in a Container: This will help prevent the eggs from absorbing other odors from foods in the refrigerator.

3) Store them on a Shelf: Evidence shows that eggs are fresher when stored on a shelf (rather than the refrigerator door slot for eggs).

4) Expired Eggs?: You can always test to see if the eggs are expired (do not always rely on the package date). Just pour some cold, salt water and drop an egg into it. If the egg sinks, it is still fresh but if it stays suspended in the water its a few weeks old so eat it quick.  If the egg float on the top, put it in the garbage. It is no good!


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Jan     14

Welcome

Healthy Living

Hello and welcome to my blog. I am very passionate about cooking healthy meals and mediterranean meals are DEFINITELY healthy. What are some of your favorite things to cook??


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