Garlic is never far away from virtually every recipe I make. This Black Bean & Garlic Soup is no exception. As you read more of our recipes, you’ll find that one of our tried and true methods to enhancing flavor and boosting quality, is that most of our soups are made with a very simple, […]
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Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or just a midday small bite. And if you love to make your own pizza, then think about this as a way to change it up.
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This delicious dish includes features not only a healthy portion of fresh garlic, but a variety of nuts, berries, not to mention the foundation of so many of our recipes, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Reigning from a variety of countries and regions in Northern Africa, Charmoula is very similar to an Italian pesto. Make
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The Versatility of Liquid Gold: Olive Oil By Arpana “Annie” Gupta, PhD Soumya Ravichandran Riya Sood Did you know an olive tree can live up to 600 years? In fact, olive trees were so revered in ancient Greece that anyone who tried to cut them was immediately sentenced to death! While the health benefits of
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Is Garlic the Secret to a Healthy Brain and a Happy Gut? By Arpana “Annie” Gupta, PhD Soumya Ravichandran Riya Sood Garlic conjures up smells of delicious meals wafting up from the kitchen. Probably one of the most widely used herbs to enhance meals, garlic is used in most savory dishes by most cultures. On
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Garlic Other Grounded Health Benefits Highly nutritious and contains very few calories Wards of symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, depression and can boost overall mood Helps reduce hypertension (high blood pressure) Reduces risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels Increases endurance and reduce exercise-induced fatigue Helps control blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes. Acts
Blueberries Other Grounded Health Benefits Rich in antioxidants Promotes weight loss as it contains very few calories. Rich source of phytochemical compounds that reduce chronic inflammation Protect intestinal lining from colorectal cancer Reduces the risk of heart disease by 12% to 15% High in nutrients Enhances growth of two beneficial gut bacteria, lactobacilli and bifidobacteria
Nuts Other Grounded Health Benefits Loaded with antioxidants that can combat oxidative stress Keep hunger pangs at bay and promotes weight loss Heart health booster: reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke Lowers levels of cholesterol and triglycerides Low in carbohydrates and reduces blood sugar levels Reduces inflammation and promotes healthy aging Boost brain
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Other Grounded Health Benefits Slows the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s Keeps bones healthy by reducing the loss of calcium that could lead to osteoporosis Rich in antioxidants that help fight chronic inflammation Protect blood cholesterol from oxidation Promotes the growth of probiotic bacteria in our gut Improves mood and
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The King of Berries: Blueberries By Arpana “Annie” Gupta, PhD Alex Foyt Ziheng Qu The most nutritionally dense out of all the berries. Blueberries are so popular as a healthy and nutritious source that they have often been termed a “superfood”. What is a superfood one may ask? Personally, for me the term conjures up
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