My beautiful client Laura shared this photo with me and I want to share it with all of you! She’s transitioning to become a vegetarian and has been concoting delicious recipes for her and her family. Who says being a vegetarian is boring? Here we have a lovely Mediterranean Chickpea dish (which I tasted yesterday- should have stolen the container while I had the chance), Tofu & Veggie skewers and quinoa. Mmmmm! I love hearing stories of someone making a change towards health in their life and the ripple effects it has on their loved ones. Next question: when is Laura inviting me to dinner?
Legumes are a great way to add protein, fiber and folate to your diet. They are a great substitute for meat and are much lower in fat and cholesterol. Legumes aid in weight loss, lowering rates of heart disease and a slew of other less-than-pleasant conditions. They are easily incorporated into summer dishes as well: add cold beans to salads, make fresh