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Whole Wheat Banana Pecan Cranberry Quick Bread Recipe (Power Foods)

by Jeanette on February 1, 2013 · 9 Comments

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Banana Pecan Cranberry Bread © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Last week, I found myself with more ripe bananas than you could ever imagine. We typically go through tons of bananas during the week, but for some reason, I must have bought an extra bunch here or there. Well, I kept staring at them until they started turning so ripe that I either had to [...]

Filed Under: Breakfast, dairy-free, healthy choices, Muffins and Quick Breads, whole grain Tagged With: dried cranberries, healthy banana bread, pecans, power food, whole wheat

Asian Sesame Spinach Salad Recipe (Power Foods)

by Jeanette on August 24, 2012 · 20 Comments

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Remember when Popeye would open a can of spinach just before his muscles would pop out of his shirt? Well, Popeye was onto something because as it turns out, Spinach is a Power Food. Although canned spinach sounds just as unappealing to me as the spinach I remember our cafeteria serving, I do love a [...]

Filed Under: Asian, csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, green leafy vegetables, healthy choices, salads, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: Asian spinach salad, power food, sesame spinach salad, spinach health benefits

Steamed Broccoli with Miso Peanut Butter Sauce (Power Foods)

by Jeanette on July 20, 2012 · 30 Comments

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Steamed Broccoli with Miso Peanut Butter Sauce

Growing up, broccoli was not one of my favorite vegetables. But, over the years, I have become a huge broccoli fan, especially after learning about its potent anti-cancer qualities. Fortunately, three of my four boys like broccoli. My oldest son is not a broccoli eater. I’ve tried feeding it to him at least 15 times [...]

Filed Under: anti-cancer, Asian, cruciferous vegetables, csa, dairy-free, dips and sauces, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: anti-cancer foods, broccoli, miso, miso peanut butter sauce, power food, steamed broccoli

Grilled Bell Peppers and Summer Squash Recipe (Power Food)

by Jeanette on July 13, 2012 · 20 Comments

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Grilled Red Peppers and other Summer Vegetables with Yogurt Sauce

One of my favorite lazy ways to prepare fresh summer vegetables is cooking them on the grill. It’s so easy and the perfect way to take advantage of the summer bounty of peppers, squash and onions. Making a big batch ensures you have a stash for a quick pasta salad or sandwich. Recently, I joined [...]

Filed Under: csa, dairy-free, farmer's market, gluten-free, healthy choices, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: bell peppers, grilled vegetables, power food, power foods

Momofuku Roasted Asparagus with Poached Egg and Miso “Butter” Sauce Recipe (Power Food)

by Jeanette on June 22, 2012 · 27 Comments

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Roasted Asparagus with Poached Egg and Miso "Butter"

Have you eaten at any of David Chang’s restaurants before? I haven’t, but I have checked out his Momofuku cookbook from the library on several occasions. Cookbooks are my way of traveling and “eating out.” One of the recipes in David Chang’s cookbook that has intrigued me over the years is his Roasted Asparagus with [...]