I love a good veggie burger. And a black bean burger might just be my favorite type. I worked on a black bean burger recipe for a long time before I was finally satisfied. This one is easy, healthy, and delicious. Just a quick reminder about why I favor a plant slant diet: Diets rich in ... Read More...
Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe: a healthy, delicious take on an old favorite
Sweet and savory. Delicious and nutritious. Fiber-rich and protein-rich. And a bit of comfort too. You're going to like these lentil sloppy joes! When I found my cholesterol level creeping up, I knew I had to change something. But what? I already had a really good diet. Could I switch things up ... Read More...
12 Delicious Ways to Eat More Beans + How They Shield Your Health
Eat more beans! Delicious, nutritious, disease-fighting AND fast to prepare! Yep, canned beans are all that and more. In honor of National Eat Beans Day (and the other 364 days of the year), I'm sharing 12 things you can do with canned beans or other ready-to-eat beans. So why love them? ... Read More...
Bean and Barley Salad Recipe: Healthy and Diabetes-Friendly
Barley salad is perfect for the warmer weather! And this tasty recipe is good for the heart and good for your blood sugar. Basically, that means that it's good for all of us and especially for people with diabetes or prediabetes. Beans and barley both top my list of foods for blood sugar and ... Read More...
Prediabetes Is NOT Pre-Problem
Statistically speaking, there's a pretty good chance that you or someone you care a lot about has prediabetes. About 1/3 of adults in the US have it. And very unfortunately, statistically speaking, you might have prediabetes and not even know it! A whopping 84 million American adults have ... Read More...