Contents tagged with Color Your Basket Purple
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Purple Potato Breakfast Hash
» Read MoreMost of us are accustomed to seeing and eating the typical white or yellow fleshed potatoes. You might also be familiar with the rich orange color of the delicious sweet potato. But did you know that there is actually a purple potato out there!?
The purple potato is native to South America, and is named for its deep purple skin as well as the purple flesh within it. There are …
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Strawberry Blackberry Chia Jam
» Read MoreWhen leading our Diabetes Tours it is not uncommon for the conversation to turn to seeds when we talk about healing foods. There are sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds and chia seeds. Flax has been popular for a while and chia has become popular more recently. The chia seed is exactly what you are thinking - that terracotta figurine that sprouts hair or fur on …
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Gluten Free Nachos
» Read MorePeople traditionally don’t think of nachos as something that is considered healthy, but we are always looking for ways to make things more nutritious for you and this is no exception to that rule. This recipe combines the delicious flavors of nachos, fish, cheese and mangos. Sounds good, right?
Normally people steer away from blue colored items …
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Figure Friendly Spring Rolls
» Read MorePurple cabbage, also known as red cabbage, is a member of the Brassica Family of vegetables. It is a cruciferous vegetable that is very low in calories and high in water content. The high water content allows you to consume a large portion, for few calories. It is rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin K. Purple cabbage also contains fiber which helps to produce a feeling of …
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Color Your Basket with Eggplant Quesadillas
» Read MoreYou've probably seen this vegetable in the supermarket. Or you’ve spotted it on the menu at your favorite Italian restaurant in the form of breaded and deep fried eggplant parmesan. Well, did you know that there are many different ways you can eat eggplant? You can grill them and eat them as a side item, include them with your favorite stir-fry blend or use them as a …