Archive for the ‘Superfoods’

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    Superfood of the Week: Chocolate
    The cocoa bean, essentially chocolate in its raw form, is loaded with health benefits and nutrients. It’s not just marketing hype, there’s a lot of research on this (as if you needed an excuse!). In it’s pure form, cacao is higher in antioxidant flavonoids than green tea, red wine, and blueberries. Here’s what the raw, unprocessed stuff can do for you: ...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at February 8th, 2010 at 10:02 am
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    The Unsung Delights of Quinoa
    I like to go against the culinary grain (pun intended!) but I have to agree with the higher-ups in the foodie syndicate who deem quinoa one of the Top 10 Things you should be eating right now (it’s pronounced KEE-new-ah or KEEN-wah). The ancient harvest native to South America is a seed and not a grain. Technically it’s a pseudocereal, or broadleaf plant (meaning...
    by Laura Seery at January 25th, 2010 at 02:01 pm
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    Superfood of the Week: Eggs
    Plants get all the glory for their impressive nutrient content and animal foods tend to go unnoticed. But what about the egg? Truly, it’s a superfood extraordinaire! Eggs are a great source of other vital nutrients like choline, lutein, zeaxanthin, riboflavin, vitamin D, B2, B5, B12, vitamin A, iodine, and selenium. The yolk is the star. It’s bright, it’s orange...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at December 22nd, 2009 at 05:12 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Winter Squash
    It’s no coincidence that Summer squash and zucchini are watery hydrating foods, low in calories, while Winter squash varieties are more nourishing and dense. Eating seasonally ensures a varied diet and it makes sense: our bodies need different types of nourishment during the different seasons, and when it comes to nutrition, nature knows best. Photo by bhamsandwich. Winter...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at December 14th, 2009 at 08:12 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Dandelion Greens
    Dandelions! Loved by children and hated by meticulous gardeners, this weed has a new fan group: cooks. Have you noticed dandelion leaves in your produce section or on the menu at your favorite restaurant? This incredibly nutritional plant is definitely making a comeback. Here’s why you should cook some for dinner tonight! The leaves and roots of the dandelion (Taraxacum...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at December 7th, 2009 at 06:12 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Almonds
    Used as a substitute for conventional flour, almond flour can be a blessing to diabetics and people with celiac disease. There are lots of ways to enjoy almonds: spread some almond butter on a cracker or send your kids off to school with an almond butter and jam sandwich. I love an almond butter sandwich with raw honey and banana slices. If you have a dairy sensitivity...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at December 1st, 2009 at 09:12 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Chestnuts
    Although I have no childhood memories of roasting them over an open fire after a long day of sledding, I still feel quite nostalgic when it comes to chestnuts. In England, I was a big fan of schoolyard conker fights (if you know the game, please leave your best conker hardening tips in the comment section. I used to soak them in vinegar over night, then bake and rub with...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at November 23rd, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Cranberries
    Tis’ the season for giving thanks, huddling around an open fire and feasting with friends and family. This Thanksgiving, when you’re going back for more turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing, don’t forget the cranberry sauce or relish–the tangy side will cut through all those deliciously rich foods. Cranberries, like many other colorful fruits and veggies,...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at November 16th, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Leeks
    A hot bowl of leek soup on a chilly autumn day is just the thing if you ask me. Like most of nature’s edible goodies, this weeks superfood is loaded with nutrients that nourish your body and add flavor to your dishes including vitamin C, manganese, iron, folate and vitamin B6. Leeks are a good source of fiber, too. Leeks come from the same family of vegetables as onions...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at November 9th, 2009 at 08:11 am
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    Superfood of the Week: Quince
    Not a lot of people eat this humble and unattractive fruit. Honestly, neither did I until a few years ago. Dr Igor actually introduced them to me one Thanksgiving when he showed up with an excited grin exclaiming, “quince!” I was definitely not excited when I saw them sliced up with my classic parsnips and sweet potatoes. But I couldn’t resist Dr Igor’s...
    by Dr. Nishant Rao at November 3rd, 2009 at 08:11 am
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