Count Those Calories to Lose Weight

Today’s Mediterranean Diet tip is Count Em´. Count Em´  means: Count those calories!
This may sound simple, but it is something most of us forget.

Minestrone Verde

CalorieKing.com suggests that, this high-fiber, nourishing, vegetarian soup is easy to prepare on a stove-top or in a slow cooker, such as a crock-pot.

Folic Acid May Boost Brain Power

According to Scientific American: Folic acid supplements may boost brain power in the elderly and could possibly help reduce the risk of dementia, scientists said on Friday.                                

Brain function, memory and the speed with which information is processed decline as people age but researchers in the Netherlands and Switzerland have found that taking folic acid can help.

Chicken Soup With Lime

SonomaDiet.com suggests: Looking for something to really warm you up? Give your usual chicken noodle soup a Mexican-inspired makeover for a taste that's muy caliente!

What is Omega-3 Fatty Acid?

Dr. Bharat Sangani,  from FortWayne.com, explains that:

Omega-3 fatty acid is a form of fatty acid.  Fatty acids serve as energy for the muscles, heart and other organs; they help build the cell membranes and energy storage for the body.

White Bean Soup With Greens

SouthBeachDiet.com comments:
This southern Italian soup features white beans. Choose from great Northern beans, cannellini beans, or any other white bean you happen to have on hand.

Minestrone Verde

CalorieKing.com comments:
This high-fiber, nourishing, vegetarian soup is easy to prepare on a stove-top or in a slow cooker, such as a crock-pot.

Protein Packed Pancakes

The Nutrition Twins comment:
Our clients love to throw together a quick meal combining these pancakes and a sausage patty (a heart-healthy soy one like Morningstar Farms brand Sausage Patties) or a low-fat chicken sausage, like Bilinski’s brand.

Orange Almond Cake

Here's a yummy, healthier, version of a traditional Spanish dessert. Just be sure to use a seedless orange. The cakes will keep for two days; serve 4 to your family tonight and save 1 for yourself for tomorrow.

Beef and Mushroom Kabobs

This flavorful blend of black pepper, oregano, and thyme is the perfect way to spice up your kabobs!