Archive for May, 2012

Michael Pollan: In Defense of Food 2


For more Stories, Food News, and Cooking Fresh videos, visit: cookingupastory.com In this segment, Michael Pollan talks about how we (Americans) have come to view food through the lens of nutritionism. Focused upon the good and bad nutrients within foods, this is our measure of what we deem healthy to eat, while also largely ignoring other reasons for eating, like pleasure and enhancing a sense of community. To see more stories, get recipes, and links to additional resources, go to cookingupastory.com

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Favorite Pasta Salad

Favourite pasta salad Favorite Pasta Salad

This zesty pasta salad is great for whipping up something for summer lunchbox when there is not much around the house. It is also a simple, low in fat and super-quick. Ready in 22 minutes or less.

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Aloo Gobi paratha(Flat bread stuffed with Potato and Cauliflower)


More detail at @ indianrecipevideo.com

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A Yogurt Parfait for National Strawberry Month

parfait 0 A Yogurt Parfait for National Strawberry MonthDid you know that May is National Strawberry month? What a perfect excuse to load up on fresh berries! With only a few days left in May, show strawberries some love with this simple and delicious parfait from Amber, a 2011 Integrative Nutrition graduate.

The recipe calls for coconut yogurt (a dairy-free substitute for regular yogurt) and gluten-free granola! Berries are packed with antioxidants, so layer away, and feel free to enjoy your favorite nuts and seeds in your own parfait creation. Enjoy as a tasty snack or for a healthy breakfast to start your day!

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Beef And Cucumber Salad

plate knife and fork Beef And Cucumber Salad

This is a healthy spin on convenience food and quick to prepare. Serve as light lunch or dinner. For a vegan version, replace the beef with shredded carrots, green papaya, jicama, peanuts or tofu instead.

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VIDEO RECIPE – CHICKEN SCHNITZEL


Nicko makes you the classic! NICKOS DAILY VIDEO DIARY www.youtube.com TWITTER: www.twitter.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com NICKOS T-SHIRTS www.zazzle.com.au Ingredients: serves 2 2 Chicken breast 1 cup stale breadcrumbs 1 egg 1 cup flour 2 tsp Italian seasoning Oil for frying Serve with salad or mashed potato icon smile VIDEO RECIPE   CHICKEN SCHNITZEL ENJOY! ~ Nicko Music from Nickos Kitchen is from www.incompetech.com Used with permission

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The Delighful Strawberry Trifle (Recipe Rehab)


Chef Mareya and Chef Daniel recreate an English desert that cuts down on the sugar and the calories. Watch them make this classic dish healthy without sacrificing its sweet and delicious flavor. We can’t wait to get in the kitchen and try it for ourselves! Subscribe to Everyday Health: www.youtube.com For more videos, visit the Everyday Health Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com Check us out: www.everydayhealth.com Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com Follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com We’re on Pinterest: pinterest.com …And Tumblr! everydayhealth.tumblr.com Recipe Rehab: Celebrity and acclaimed chefs, including Laura Vitale, Jet Tila and Aida Mollenkamp compete in a head-to-head challenge to recreate a family-favorite dish, but with a healthy twist! Daniel Green As a teenager, Daniel was overweight and wanted to do something about it. He started reading through magazines and books to try to learn more about food and how it worked. This led him to making recipes and experimenting with healthier ways of cooking. Gradually he developed his own recipes and was losing weight. He really worked at learning all about nutrition because the key was to be healthy. He has a passion for helping others lose weight the way he did. He wants others to feel good about themselves and help them re-educate their whole way of thinking when it came to food. He has done daily shows on ShopNBC as well as his own cooking segment called Kitchen Takeover and has published six healthy cooking

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