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Tomato Buttermilk Soup
This light and tangy summer delight is packed with potassium — a mineral that helps to keep blood pressure at a healthy level.
Time To Table:1 hour
Serves: 6
Spicy Turkey Meatloaf
A traditional comfort food, turkey meatloaf is an excellent source of seven nutrients and a good source of five others. But that’s not all. You also get more than 20 grams of protein per serving and a healthy dose of three important disease-fighting nutrients — lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin –thanks to the spinach, tomatoes, and [...]
Marinara Fra Diavolo
This fiery, garden-fresh sauce is rich in the “super nutrient” lycopene — crucial for both prostate and heart health. A 2003 study1 found that men with the lowest levels of lycopene had a three-fold increase in risk for a heart attack or stroke. Serve this heart-healthy sauce with steamed spaghetti squash and freshly grated organic [...]
The Amazing Power of Lycopene for Prostate Health
You may have heard about lycopenes before. These are compounds found in many brightly colored vegetables and especially in tomatoes. They’ve gained some prominence because population studies have suggested that men who ate several servings of tomato products a week had a lower risk of prostate problems than those who didn’t.
Now there’s a study from [...]
Chicken-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
If you’re watching your waistline, be sure to pick a peck of hot poblanos for this South-of-the-border favorite.
Clams Oreganata
Summer is the season for clambakes. Try this time-saving recipe with a Tuscan twist. It makes a delicious first course chock full of vitamin B12–a vitamin that helps to protect against cancer by ensuring proper cell division.
Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Grilled Shrimp
Fire up your grill to make this chilled, chopped salad.
