The pineapple—fierce on the outside, sweet on the inside—was given its English name for its resemblance to a pine cone. Christopher Columbus brought this native of South America back to Europe as one of the exotic prizes of the New World. Number of servings: 1, 280 calories per serving. Ingredients: 1 cup freshly cut pineapple […]
Creamy Broccoli Red Lentil Soup
Lentils add bulk, heartiness and boost the nutritional profile by adding protein and good carbohydrates. They cook fast too so you can pull this recipe together in about 40 minutes from start to finish. Broccoli is a nutrient dense vegetable. Rich in fiber, vitamin k & C and folate, its deep color holds many health […]
Cherry Smoothie
Cherries are one of the very low calorie fruits. Nonetheless, they are rich source of phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Both sweet as well as tart cherries are packed with numerous health benefiting compounds that are essential for wellness. Cherries are pigment rich fruits. These pigments, in fact, are polyphenolic flavonoid compounds known as anthocyanin glycosides. […]
Fresh Orange Sorbet
Sorbet is a lower fat alternative to ice cream and makes a refreshing dessert or snack. It is very simple to make – all you need is fresh fruit and a little bit of sugar or other sweetener, such as agave. This fresh orange sorbet is sweet, smooth, and very refreshing. Serves 4, 300 calories […]