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05 Saturday May 2012
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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Health Benefits of Korean Cuisine
04 Friday May 2012
Posted in General, Healthy Inspirations
Yummy Korean dishes I had at my friend Soo’s house! 🙂
Posted by Jennifer (the RD) on May 4, 2012Korean food is becoming increasingly popular. I remember when the Korean Taco truck came into popularity. I think it made more people aware of what Korean cuisine had to offer. What some people don’t realize is that the typical Korean meal is not only varied and exciting due to including so many different dishes, but also contributes an abundance of health benefits. Here are just a few:
- Kimchi (cabbage pickled with garlic, chile pepper, and scallions) may help to protect blood vessels and may be associated with lowering cancer risk
- Most Korean meals include some type of soup full of tofu and vegetables which contributes to satiety and nutrient density, not calories
- Heart healthy seafood is also a very important part of their cuisine. It’s not just beef, like some Korean BBQ restaurant fans may think
- I think the best part of the Korean diet is their love of fresh fruit. Every meal is finished off by a huge plate of a variety of fresh fruit. If you have ever visited a Korean market, you know that these markets are the best places to buy fruit. Since Koreans love fruit so much, the quality is top notch. Most of the fruit is bought by the case!
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Creamed Potatoes and Peas
03 Thursday May 2012
This is a dish my mom used to make but she used cream and butter. I used to love it but have not had it in years. I tried to make it healthier and just as tasty as the old version. I hope you enjoy it!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ½ pounds new potatoes (I quartered mine because they were fairly large)
- 10 oz peas (I used Trader Joe’s English Peas)
- 1 cup almond milk (or any milk you like)
- 1 TBSP all purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp herbes de provence
- lemon pepper (just a sprinkle)
- sea salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
DIRECTIONS
- In large stockpot, steam potatoes until fork tender.
- In small saucepan, add peas and about a ¼ cup of water and cook over medium heat for a few minutes. Drain excess water and set aside.
- In large saucepan, combine milk, flour and cornstarch. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer until sauce thickens.
- To sauce add herbes de provence, lemon pepper, sea salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Add potatoes and peas into cream sauce. Combine ingredients. Serve.
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My 3rd WIAW!
01 Tuesday May 2012
Posted in General, Healthy Inspirations
Hi everyone! Happy WIAW! I cannot believe this will be my third WIAW already. This week is crazy busy for me with finals next week. Right now, I am trying for healthy and simple. Thank you to Jenn at Peas and Crayons for hosting.
Coffee with hazelnut milk and stevia in my new “special mug.” I swear everything in this mug tastes better. 🙂 I am a huge anglophile, ever since I spent a semester in England years ago.
Uncle Sam Cereal with slivered almonds, agave nectar, and hazelnut milk. I love this cereal, it reminds me of my grandmother. It was a special treat at her house.
Red grapes with raw cashews.
Spinach and mushroom enchiladas with refried beans and rice. Sorry this picture is so dark, we were in a very dark corner. I had lunch with my parents after my mother’s eye surgery.
Mid-Afternoon Snack (3:00 pm)
Decaf ice blended vanilla with soy milk from Coffee Bean.
My afternoon pick me up!
Semi-homemade whole-wheat pizza with roasted zucchini, roasted mushrooms, and Daiya mozzarella topped with a green salad. I used Trader Joe’s pizza dough; I think it is pretty good for a quick meal.
Thank you for joining me this WIAW! I hope your day is full of healthy meals. 🙂
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