Yearly Archives: 2021

Indian Red Lentil Dhal

2021-07-15T15:25:18-04:00

Indian Red Lentil Dhal By Emily Rogers, RDN This recipe is a great source of low-fat plant-based protein. Rich in flavor and nutrients and easy to make. It also provides about 1/3 of the dietary fiber needs for the day. It can be served with whole wheat bread, a more traditional Indian bread, brown rice, quinoa, or any other whole grains. Or, it can be eaten by itself. Print Recipe Ingredients Instructions Combine cumin, mustard, and fennel seeds into a large sauce [...]

Indian Red Lentil Dhal2021-07-15T15:25:18-04:00

Sugar and Health

2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Sugar and Health Is There A Sweet Spot? Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM We are born naturally inclined to like sweet foods. The food industry has picked up on that and flooded our surroundings with products loaded with sugar. But what is the impact of habitual intake of sugary foods on our health? Are all sugars harmful? Does the Bible have anything to say about that? Is it possible to design a healthy dessert? What are the healthiest replacements for sugar? This article is part of [...]

Sugar and Health2021-11-10T11:39:49-05:00

Tropical Nice Cream with Guanabana

2021-07-07T09:44:48-04:00

Tropical Nice Cream with Guanabana By Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM Print Recipe Prep Time Cook Time Total Time Servings 15 minutes 15 minutes 4 Ingredients Instructions Remove all the frozen ingredients from the freezer about 10 minutes before preparing the recipe, so it will be easier to mix all the ingredients. Cut the Guanabana pulp bag in half to release the content more easily. Cut the pulp into chunks. Add all ingredients to a food processor or high speed [...]

Tropical Nice Cream with Guanabana2021-07-07T09:44:48-04:00

Banana Oatmeal Cookies

2021-06-17T13:15:16-04:00

Banana Oatmeal Cookies By Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM Print Recipe Prep Time Cook Time Total Time Servings 20 minutes 20 - 30 minutes 50 minutes 19 cookies Ingredients Instructions Mash the bananas and mix with the juice from the orange or tangerine to prevent browning. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl using a spoon. Allow the batter to sit for 10 minutes. While the dough is resting, pre-heat the oven at 350°F and line a large baking [...]

Banana Oatmeal Cookies2021-06-17T13:15:16-04:00

Gardening

2021-06-16T15:24:59-04:00

Gardening for Better Health My Journey Through the years, God has placed me in professional health environments and called me to make better lifestyle changes. While I haven’t always made changes readily, it has been a worthwhile journey. Join us next week as I share my personal health journey, my love of gardening and how well the two work together. Let us know what you thought of the presentation by completing the online feedback form. Give Feedback Meet Our Presenter Philip Riley Philip Riley graduated from Washington Adventist University [...]

Gardening2021-06-16T15:24:59-04:00

Granola

2021-05-27T18:58:27-04:00

Granola By Gemalli Austin, DrPH, RD Inspired by the Total Vegetarian Cookbook by Barbara Watson. Print Recipe Prep Time Cook Time Total Time Servings 30 min 2 hours 2 ½ hours 30 Ingredients Instructions Heat dates and water in a saucepan until dates are soft.  Place in a blender with honey, cashews, vanilla, maple syrup, molasses, and salt.  Blend until smooth. In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients and pour in the blended mixture.  Mix well, using your hands [...]

Granola2021-05-27T18:58:27-04:00

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough

2021-05-26T15:21:16-04:00

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough By Gemalli Austin, DrPH, RD Print Recipe Prep Time Cook Time Total Time Servings 30 6 Ingredients Instructions Stir together ½ cup warm water with honey or maple syrup.  Stir in the yeast and let stand for 10 minutes until foamy. In a bowl, combine the flours, garlic, basil, and salt and mix well. Add in remaining water, oil, and yeast mixture to form the dough. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes.  Place in a greased [...]

Whole Wheat Pizza Dough2021-05-26T15:21:16-04:00

Plant-based Mozzarella Cheese

2021-05-26T15:24:58-04:00

Plant-based Mozzarella Cheese By Gemalli Austin, DrPH, RD Adapted from chefchloe.com Print Recipe Ingredients Instructions In a blender, combine the soaked nuts and water.  Blend on high for about 2 minutes until very smooth. Add lemon juice, salt, garlic, and onion powder and blend for a few seconds.  Place mix in a saucepan and bring to a slow boil. Stir the cornstarch or arrowroot into a small amount of cold water.  Slowly pour into the boiling mix, lower heat, and continue stirring [...]

Plant-based Mozzarella Cheese2021-05-26T15:24:58-04:00

Many Faces of Fat

2023-11-20T16:56:36-05:00

The Many Faces of Fat Contributed by Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM Fat has been a macronutrient surrounded by controversy. Some say minimize it at all costs, some say a high fat diet – aka a ketogenic diet – is the best solution for weight loss, diabetes, and other maladies. How do we sort through the scientific studies to find a balanced approach on this topic that will promote health to our bodies and bring glory to God? This article is part of the Joy of Eating Club [...]

Many Faces of Fat2023-11-20T16:56:36-05:00

Cashew “Cheesy” Spread

2021-05-25T15:26:51-04:00

Cashew “Cheesy” Spread By Maggie Collins, MPH, RDN, CDCES, DipACLM I learned this recipe from my good friend Eve Naidoo, which she found online. Her version was modified from the original recipe and my version was modified from her version to achieve a final product lower in saturated fat. This spread is very versatile. It can be used on toast, to make vegan chesadilla, to make potatoes au gratin, in lasagnas, in hay stacks, and if you thin it out with some water it can also be used as a salad dressing. Print Recipe Prep Time [...]

Cashew “Cheesy” Spread2021-05-25T15:26:51-04:00
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