Black Bean Salad

Black Bean Salad

Here is a recipe that I love to make and share with others. It's a quick and simple recipe, but tastes so amazing. Check out the video and give the recipe a try! 

Recipe:
2 cans black beans, rinsed (or 3 cups)
2 cans corn, rinsed (or 3 cups)
1 cup Edamame
2 Tomatoes, diced
2 Avocados, diced
3-4 Tbsp Cilantro, heaping
4 Tbsp Lemon juice
Salt to taste

Benefits of Edamame
It's a great source of fiber and soy protein.
Soy protein may help reduce insulin resistance, kidney damage, and fatty liver in people with diabetes, according to a study in rats. A new study from Chinese university of Hong Kong indicated that soy protein containing isoflavones (phytoestrogens) significantly reduced overall cholesterol and LDL "bad" cholesterol, and raised HDL or "good" cholesterol, especially in men. Isoflavones also appear to work with certain proteins in soy to protect against cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis.

Benefits of Avocados
They are rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They contain vitamin B6 and iron. If you're looking for a food that will help reduce your cholesterol, look no further, avocados can help you with that.

Benefits of Tomatoes
Tomatoes help protect against prostate cancer, enhance the immune system, and are an anti-carcinogen.

I'm excited because this is one of my first video demonstrations I've ever done! It was so much fun, and I hope you all enjoyed it as much as I did putting it together.

Pesto Sauce Demonstration

Pesto Sauce

Here is my first video I put together to demonstrate how to make pesto sauce. Give the recipe a try and let me know how you enjoy it! 

Pesto Sauce Recipe

2 cups basil, packed

1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)

2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes

1 Tbsp lemon juice

2 cloves of garlic

Salt to taste

Place all ingredients into a food processor. Blend for about 3-5 minutes or until it is a somewhat smooth consistency. Eat it with pasta, as a pizza sauce, or my favorite, Israeli couscous. 

Benefits

Basil: helps to relieve nervous digestive spasms and headaches associated with indigestion.

Pine Nuts: rich in good fats, protein, vitamin B1, and iron. Helps with nervous disorders and anemia.

Exercise Is Medicine

Exercise Is Medicine

Having a hard time getting motivated to exercise? What if it could change your future in more than just how you look? Here's a presentation I have put together on exercise. 

Remember, the first step is choosing to start! Find some form of exercise that you enjoy doing, and do it!

I hope you enjoyed this presentation. Remember, making one small change will impact your life. 

So let's go exercise!