Friday, February 8, 2013

Did you know?

Since ancient Greece, the apple has been a symbol of love. The Celts believed that the apple represented love because it lasted so long after being picked.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Did you know?

The term “love” is from the Sanskrit lubhyati, meaning “desire"

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Did you know?

French physician Rene Laennec (1781-1826) invented the stethoscope when he felt it was inappropriate to place his ear on his large-buxomed female patients' chests!

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Did you know?

A kitchen faucet would need to be turned on all the way for at least 45 years to equal the amount of blood pumped by the heart in an average lifetime.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Did you know?

The Anglo-Saxons called the month of February "sprout kale."

Friday, February 1, 2013

Gluten Freedom: Tofu Scramble

This month, we are exploring recipes that are no only Gluten Free, but high in heart healthy nutrients. The top 5 heart healthy foods are: blueberries, salmon, soy protein, spinach and oatmeal, so that seems like a good place to start.

Tofu Scramble: 1 yellow onion, diced, 1/2 green bell pepper, diced, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 block firm tofu, drained pressed, 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast. Slice the tofu into approximately one inch cubes. Then, using either your hands or a fork, crumble it slightly. Saute onion, pepper and crumbled tofu in oil for 3-5 minutes, stirring often. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat to medium and allow to cook 5-7 more minutes, stirring frequently and adding more oil if needed.