Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Healthy Eats for the Spring!

Sorry for my long absence. I've been away from the foodie scene but I'm back with a culinary vengeance. I wish I could say that Emeril or Rachael Ray invited me to make a guest appearance on their shows, but alas I wasn't that lucky.

With the spring temperatures warming the air, it's time to share some of my favorite, healthy recipes. With my background in public health and my own personal eating habits (I'm a former pesco-vegetarian (translation: I ate mostly vegetarian and some fish), healthy eating is a part of my life. Don't get me wrong--I have a sweet tooth for chocolate and I love my wine (all in moderation, of course).

Speaking of fish, fish is a protein that more people need to add to their diets. I found this great recipe that combines two of my favorite foods/ingredients: salmon and pasta. This is a great "fat-fighting" recipe and also a very light, refreshing dish for the warmer season. This recipe incorporates fresh ingredients like fresh basil and tomatoes and whole wheat penne.

Whole wheat pastas can be more filling and are packed with fiber as opposed to white flour based pastas. For people who have gluten issues, try tasty rice pastas for an alternative to traditional pastas.

Happy Eats! :)


http://buzz.prevention.com/salmon-and-herb-penne/