Summer has finally arrived! With temperatures rising the last thing you want to do at night is slave over a hot stove. So today I thought I would share one of my favorite, quick summer pastas. It couldn’t be any easier to make!
Tag: Health
Rice: White vs. Brown. Which one is healthier?
When we talk about natural foods, we always have the brown alternative, as in bread there’s white and brown bread, there’s white and brown rice. It’s only logical to always choose brown which seems much healthy, but … is brown always healthier?
Fight wrinkles with coconut water!
Casa de Campo, our very own Caribbean paradise is un-surprisingly full of palm trees, which do look very pretty and give Casa de Campo that typically tropical feel – but did you know that coconuts also have AMAZING health benefits and can even be anti-aging! So forget Botox, get drinking coconut water!
3 Reasons to throw out your breakfast cereal
While to the naked eye breakfast cereal may seem like a quick, healthy breakfast option there’s really not much good about them. In fact, most cereals are loaded with ingredients that have no business being eaten at all. So not only do they not provide any nutritional benefits, they might actually be making you and […]
Perfectly prepared beans
Beans, another staple Dominican food that happens to be a great addition to anyone’s diet. Though red (kidney) beans are the most popular in Dominican cuisine they are all rich in vitamins and minerals such as folic acid, magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins as well as being loaded with soluble fiber so don’t be afraid […]
Casabe, a completely natural source of nutrients
Casabe is one of my favorite Dominican staples. Made from the cassava root it’s versatile, delicious and nutritious!
5 reasons to love beets
Beets are such an incredible food! They can be prepared in many ways. I love them as a salad and my daughter loves them baked in the oven as crunchy chips. They come in a variety of sizes and colors so you can experiment with them and find your favorite.
5 delicious nutritional powerhouses
Food should be delicious and nutritious. Incorporate these 5 nutritional powerhouses to reap some amazing health benefits as well as a punch of flavor!
Creamy, dreamy, healthy chocolate pudding recipe
Sometimes a sweet little treat is the perfect way to end the day. This simple to make chocolate pudding is so healthy you can even have it for breakfast without guilt.
Avoid getting sick with this 5 surefire immune boosters
No one likes being sick. Even though we might not be able to prevent getting sick all the time there are definitely things we can do on a regular basis to help boost immunity.
It’s time for a Fresh Talk- let’s learn how to detox
Our friends at Fresh Fresh Café in Altos de Chavón are pleased to invite us to the very first in their series of “Fresh Talks.”