Yesterday I was on the phone with my friend Jack, who wanted to know when I was going to be back in New York. Unfortunately for me it's going to be much too soon. By Wednesday morning I should be on the road headed back to the cold spring weather in Long Island.
However, the good news is Jack gave me some heart healthy recipes which I think you'll enjoy. Jack knows how to "throw down", something that's important to people on the Food Network.
You'll want to hit the old Print key on this one - I've eaten more than a couple meals at Jack's and I've never had anything that wasn't top notch.
Cucumbers are something we seem to have year round, so here's a great recipe with them.
Cucumber Salad - Serves Two
1 English Cucumber (the long ones) diced, and peeled, large 1/4 cup green bell pepper, small diced, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, small diced, 1/4 cup red onion, small diced, 1 tsp jalapeno pepper, small diced, 1/2 cup plain white vinegar, 1 Tbsp good olive oil, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, Black pepper, Sea salt
Peel the cucumber, and slice it in half the long way. Then slice in half the same way again. Dice the cucumber in 1/2 inch pieces and put in a bowl. Dice the onions and peppers, and add them to the bowl. Dice the jalapeno, add to the bowl, then wash yourself to make sure you aren't carrying any juice from the jalapeno. Mix the olive oil, vinegar, and sugar together. Pour this over the cucumbers, onions, and peppers. Season with black pepper and sea salt.
It can be served room temperature or cold, immediately or after sitting for an hour.
It works as a snack, or with something grilled.
This recipe can be made into a dinner salad with just a few more heart healthy ingredients. I'll have to ask Jack for the rest of the story.
Studies have shown the mediterranean diet is helpful to heart health, as well as olive oil.
Now I don't think either of us is going to move to Europe any time soon, but we can still learn some eating habits in the comfort of our homes.
Just make sure you're getting the omega 3 fatty acids that you need every day. Your joints will feel better, your heart will run smoother, and your brain will function like a well oiled machine.
However, the good news is Jack gave me some heart healthy recipes which I think you'll enjoy. Jack knows how to "throw down", something that's important to people on the Food Network.
You'll want to hit the old Print key on this one - I've eaten more than a couple meals at Jack's and I've never had anything that wasn't top notch.
Cucumbers are something we seem to have year round, so here's a great recipe with them.
Cucumber Salad - Serves Two
1 English Cucumber (the long ones) diced, and peeled, large 1/4 cup green bell pepper, small diced, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, small diced, 1/4 cup red onion, small diced, 1 tsp jalapeno pepper, small diced, 1/2 cup plain white vinegar, 1 Tbsp good olive oil, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, Black pepper, Sea salt
Peel the cucumber, and slice it in half the long way. Then slice in half the same way again. Dice the cucumber in 1/2 inch pieces and put in a bowl. Dice the onions and peppers, and add them to the bowl. Dice the jalapeno, add to the bowl, then wash yourself to make sure you aren't carrying any juice from the jalapeno. Mix the olive oil, vinegar, and sugar together. Pour this over the cucumbers, onions, and peppers. Season with black pepper and sea salt.
It can be served room temperature or cold, immediately or after sitting for an hour.
It works as a snack, or with something grilled.
This recipe can be made into a dinner salad with just a few more heart healthy ingredients. I'll have to ask Jack for the rest of the story.
Studies have shown the mediterranean diet is helpful to heart health, as well as olive oil.
Now I don't think either of us is going to move to Europe any time soon, but we can still learn some eating habits in the comfort of our homes.
Just make sure you're getting the omega 3 fatty acids that you need every day. Your joints will feel better, your heart will run smoother, and your brain will function like a well oiled machine.
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To get your needed omega 3 fatty acids, Dr. Bill recommends this kind of enteric coated fish oil that he uses personally every day.
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