Since the beginning of time an aspect of human social experience, as an "ideal place for communication and family bonding: the meal was. In the modern human life, dinner is often the only place and time that a family is all together. In times of tribal societies (of course there are still tribes), vegetables cooking of a slaughtered animal or cultivated brought the group together to share ideas and feelings. Think about it these days, if you want to joinmeet someone for dinner to work colleagues, get together with old friends and acquaintances, we go for a bite to eat. What is this sharing of food, which leads us in a relaxed manner and was transmissible? Could only science, and the fact that if tense when you eat, the food does not digest so well? Or it could have some psychological foundation of the idea that you share some life giving food with your own kind instead of warring parties to do about it?Unconsciously we know the facts, we are able to live another day, as well as healthy plant the seeds for future generations?
It 's easy right into summer with an abundance of fresh produce to eat a variety of sources. But as winter rolls around, juicy ears of corn is only a memory. This does not mean however that you will take your healthy eating habits, with temperatures falling.
It must still get your five portions a day,fruits and vegetables. Make an effort to include fruits and vegetables at every meal. Since your options are more limited during the winter months, now's the time to get creative by trying new recipes as well as sampling produce you haven't eaten before.
Winter brings a bumper crop of root vegetables like turnips, rutabagas and parsnips; squash; Brussels sprouts; and more. Apples and pumpkins are the foundation of a variety of comforting, homey desserts. Here are some tips to help you chase away the winter chill by adding the flavors and healthy benefits of winter produce.
For additional help in selecting produce, especially items you haven't tried before, visit http://www.100cookingtips.com. This easy-to-use Web site features an "A to Z" guide to produce that includes useful information on the peak season for any given item, nutrition information and selection tips. Best of all, the site includes hundreds of recipes that show you how to put the produce to work on the break fast, lunch and dinner.
Here are two delicious recipes are sure to heat up this winter:
Pesto Minestrone
This flavorful soup is also full of healthy vegetables.
2 cups cauliflower (2 small heads), coarsely chopped
1 1 / 2 cups zucchini (1-2 medium), chopped
3 cans (14.5 ounces) chicken broth, reduced sodium
1 16 oz can tomatoes, chopped, drained
1 cup small pasta shells or Hörnli
3 cups of beans orblack-eyed peas, drained and rinsed (1 cup dry makes 3 cups cooked) or 2 cans (15 ounces each)
1 cup carrot (1 medium), sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil (for pesto)
2 garlic cloves (for pesto)
1 cup basil leaves, fresh, loosely packed OR (for pesto)
1 cup Italian parsley plus 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves (for pesto)
1 tablespoon water
Directions
In a 5 to 6 quart saucepan bring to boil 1/2 cup water, tomatoes, cauliflower, onion and carrots; reduce heat and simmer covered 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add zucchini, beans, broth and pasta. Return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Meanwhile put all pesto ingredients in food processor or blender and process until very finely chopped. Just before serving, remove soup from heat and stir in pesto. Makes 8 servings.
Golden Apple Oatmeal
Start your day off right with a steaming bowl of this hearty (and heart healthy) oatmeal.
1/2 cup Golden Delicious apples, diced
1 / 3 cup apple juice
1 / 3 cup water
1 / 8 teaspoon salt
Cinnamon
Dash nutmeg
1 / 3 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats,
Directions
Combine apples, apple juice, water and spices, bring to a boil. Stir in oatmeal, cook for 1 minute. Cover and let stand several minutes before serving. Makes a 1 - cup serving.
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