Migraine medicine? Dr La Puma uses this popular South American seed in Middle Eastern inspired salad. Quinoa is loaded with the B vitamin riboflavin, which helps your cells generate more power and helps prevent migraines. Get the complete ChefMD recipe here: www.chefmd.com .
Pine nut…the perfect nut for heart health. Pine nuts, Dr La Puma says, are loaded with magnesium and potassium. Together, these minerals lower blood pressure and improve circulation and blood flow. Toasting pine nuts brings out their buttery natural sweetness, especially if they’ve been frozen first. Avoid Chinese pine nuts, and their “metal mouth:. Get the complete recipe here: www.chefmd.com
Bok choy gives this savory dish its delectable texture (big on Dr La Puma’s list) and cancer prevention benefits. The glucosinolates in bok choy may prevent cancer. Bok choy is great for bone health and strength, with 74 milligrams of calcium per cup. One big cup of bok choy has only 9 calories, and not a bit of cholesterol. Get the complete recipe here: www.chefmd.com
Innovative dessert features fiber-rich steel cut oats– luscious, satisfying, good for you! A research study in Africa found that lime juice added to food helped protect people against cholera. Get the recipe at www.chefmd.com .
Vitamin and fiber-rich barley reduces insulin response in diabetics. Barley is a whole grain rich in the soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which can help lower cholesterol. For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for the beef broth. Get the complete recipe here: www.chefmd.com