Archive for January, 2006

Lower Cholesterol with Nuts

Saturday, January 28th, 2006

The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has recently published an article that sunflower seeds and pistachios have the highest amount of phytosterols which can help lower cholesterol. Phytosterols are found in plants and are known to block the absorption of cholesterol. .These plant sterols, which are similar to cholesterol, are not well absorbed in […]

Pig DNA

Thursday, January 26th, 2006

The federal government will give $10 million to researchers in order to figure out the sequencing of pigs’ DNA. The researchers believe that once they decipher the genetic map of the animal, it will help farmers to breed better pigs which can ultimately lead to healthier meat for humans to consume. Since human beings and […]

Berry Crisp

Thursday, January 19th, 2006

1 cup blackberries
1 cup blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt

Wash the fruits and remove stems. Pat them to dry with paper towels. Preheat the oven to 350°. Mix the fruits in a large bowl. Add the sugar, half of the […]

Fruity and Healthy Aphrodisiacs

Wednesday, January 18th, 2006

Berries such as strawberries and raspberries are considered to be aphrodisiacs because of their erotic shapes and intense colors. They are also packed with vitamins and nutrients, making them the healthiest fruits you can pick. They are rich in phytochemicals which can contribute in lowering the risk of cancer and heart disease. One of these […]

Spinach and Rice (Spanakorizo)

Tuesday, January 17th, 2006

1/2 cup long-grain rice
1 (10 oz) spinach, washed, dried
1 small onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 small can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dill
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Lemon wedges
Yogurt (optional)

Chop the onion finely and mince the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until […]

Crunchy Cheezy Surprise

Saturday, January 14th, 2006

1 cup Farmer’s cheese
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup toasted almonds
2 tablespoons honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon

Preheat broiler. Shred the cheese into a bowl. Add the raisins, almonds, honey and salt. Place mixture into a baking dish. Cook for a couple of minutes until cheese starts to bubble. Season with cinnamon. Serve with crackers.

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Friday, January 13th, 2006

Honey is known to sweeten things up, from foods to drinks to even marriages. When a couple would get married, they would each swallow a teaspoon of honey to sweeten the marriage and their future together. Honey can be used as an aphrodisiac because it is rich in vitamin B. Vitamin B can increase the […]

Tomato Sauce

Thursday, January 12th, 2006

1 (19 oz) can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tomatoes. Season with salt, oregano and pepper. Cook for about 45 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Drain sauce through a colander to remove the seeds if desired. […]

Denver Omelet

Wednesday, January 11th, 2006

4 eggs
6-8 slices bacon
1/3 cup cooked ham
1/3 red bell pepper
1/3 yellow bell pepper
1/4 onion
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Parmesan cheese (optional)

Chop the bacon, ham, peppers and onion. Melt the butter in a skillet. Sauté the onion for a minute. Add the bacon, ham and peppers. Beat the eggs in small bowl. Season with pepper. Pour the […]

Leafy Green Salad

Tuesday, January 10th, 2006

1 cup romaine lettuce
1/2 cup radicchio
1/2 arugula
1/2 Boston lettuce
1 tomato
1/2 bell pepper
1/2 cucumber
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Wash and tear up all the lettuces. Place them in a large bowl. Cut the tomato, pepper and cucumber and add them to the bowl. Mix the remaining […]

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