Orange You Glad? The Surprising Benefits Of Orange Peels

A woman I know recently shared a childhood memory from World War II when oranges were rare and costly. When one was available, she and her brother enjoyed the fruit while their parents consumed the peels.Eating orange peels might not be a common practice unless making marmalade or zesting for recipes. However, there’s significant nutritional […]

National Zucchini Bread Day

by Mirafruit, gmo, vegetables

April 25th is National Zucchini Bread Day. I’m not sure why it is zucchini bread instead of just zucchini, but I’m happy that at least zucchini is getting mentioned.Here in Texas, as in many other places of the country, zucchini is starting to produce in abundance. My uncle, who lives in California, claims that in […]

National Pecan Day

by Mirafats and oil, nuts

Today is National Pecan Day. Pecans are one of my favorite nuts. Although they are very hard to crack they are certainly worth the effort. Pecans have sweet, tender nutmeats that are very tasty. Brief History Pecans (Carya illinoinensis) are a species of hickory tree that is native to the south-central region of the United States […]

Pear Delights: Experimenting With A Torte And A Galette

by Mirabaking, recipesgalette, pear, phyllo

The other day, my friend Teresa generously gave me a bag of home-grown pears. They looked delicious. “Eat them right away,” she said, “you want to eat them while they are still firm.”Pears are a great fruit—very high in fiber, a good source of vitamin C, and they also provide dietary copper. Copper is an […]

The Benefits Of Lycopene: Why You Should Eat More Red Foods

by Miratomatoes, vegetableslycopene

In my recent post on peppers, I briefly mentioned lycopene, but I’d like to dive a little deeper into its benefits because it’s such a powerful nutrient. Lycopene is a potent antioxidant and carotenoid pigment responsible for the vibrant red color found in many fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, watermelon, and pink grapefruit. While […]

A Fabulous Twist On Taboule

by Miragrains, vegetarian

With thanks to my friend Claire for bringing this recipe to my attention and for taking the beautiful picture of this gluten-free version of taboule using quinoa instead of bulghur (cracked wheat) created by Chef Rachel. Claire and I were fortunate enough to meet Chef Rachel at the National Association of Nutrition Professionals conference last […]

Calcium Comes From

by Miradairy, health, vegetablescalcium

Calcium is a cornerstone of good health, playing a pivotal role not just in bone and teeth strength but also in muscle function, nerve signaling, and blood clotting. Despite popular belief, fortified milk and dairy products are not the only paths to achieving your daily calcium intake. A diverse diet rich in whole foods can […]

What You Need To Know About Amino Acids

by Miracrockpot, grains, health, legumes, protein, recipes, vegetarian

Amino Acids Are The Building Blocks We don’t often think about the amino acids in our food and their impact on our health. But they play a really crucial part to health. This post addresses the important thing that we need to know about amino acids and shares on of my favorite recipes. Amino […]

'Tis The Season

by Miragratitude, seasonsgratitude, meditation, mindfullness

Here in Texas, ’tis the season…for wildflowers. Driving around town, seeing the beautiful flowers that were sown last fall, bluebonnets (the Texas state flower), Indian paintbrush, squaw weed, anemones, wine cups, and more, their pretty delicate flowers and bright colors along the roadside bring a smile to my face. They are a symbol that winter […]

Sharing Vegetarian Recipes

by Mirarecipes, vegetables

I recently shared some recipes with friends and family. People liked them and it occurred to me to share them here as well. We usually eat vegetarian meals since two out of the three of us in the house are vegetarians. Rather than a traditional large portion of animal protein surrounded by two small sides […]