Recipe: Sautéed Brussel Sprouts, Shitake Mushrooms, and Onions

Posted on November 2, 2011 by daniellekrupa

If you would have told me when I was a little kid that I would grow up to have a near obsession with brussel sprouts I would have thought you were crazy. Then again, my mother thought it was a perfectly good idea to serve these little baby cabbages steamed or boiled, so can you blame me? No disrespect to my mom, as she is a fantastic cook, but the key to edible brussel sprouts is to bring out their natural sugars and sweetness. The way to achieve this: roasting or sautéing. Definitely not steaming, Continue reading →

Better Than Store Bought: 7 Foods To Make At Home

Posted on October 31, 2011 by daniellekrupa

Interested in how you can increase taste and up the nutrient content in some of your favorite store bought, pre-packaged foods? If so, click here to check out the article I contributed to for Halogen TV written by freelance writer, Amy Carniol. In it you’ll find 7 easy and nutritious recipes for common everyday staples including granola, tomato sauce and salad dressing.

Recipe: Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna

Posted on October 17, 2011 by daniellekrupa

A few weeks ago I destroyed 2 perfectly beautiful pieces of tuna. My family had come to town and at the last minute I decided to whip up a quick Saturday evening meal for everyone. Whether it was the generous amount of wine in me or an over-eagerness, moments later I had a menu of salad, two variations of pasta, and three different seafood dishes planned. Something was bound to go wrong. And it did. Continue reading →

Recipe: Sweet Potato and Sage Latkes with Homemade Applesauce

Posted on September 30, 2011 by daniellekrupa

Potato pancakes (aka latkes) are one of my biggest weaknesses, especially when topped with loads of applesauce and sour cream. There might even be a German beer hall in the East Village where I’ve been known to over-indulge in these sweet and savory little delicacies. So with this week being Rosh Hashanah, there was no way I was going to go without them. Now most recipes for latkes call for frying white potatoes in an excessive amount of oil, so in true Wellness Made Natural fashion, I’ve created a healthier version. Continue reading →

Recipe: Cold Sesame Noodle Salad

Posted on September 26, 2011 by daniellekrupa

I love a dish that is quick, easy, healthy, filling, and adaptable to whatever I have in the fridge. This cold sesame noodle salad is just that. It prepares in no time and allows you to experiment and play with whatever vegetables/protein you have on hand. I chose here to add cabbage, carrots, peppers and green onions. You could add snap peas, bean sprouts, cucumbers, Continue reading →

Recipe: Strawberry-Banana Redemption Smoothie

Posted on August 29, 2011 by daniellekrupa

With the double whammy of an earthquake and a hurricane, last week was a nail-biter here in New York. And since I live quite close to one of Mayor Bloomberg’s evacuation zones, my husband and I went through all the usual hurricane prep with determination: bottled water, check; batteries, check; candles, check; more food than 2 people could possibly consume in a few days, check. Because isn’t being stuck inside during a storm kind of like being on vacation: you don’t have to play by normal dietary rules? Continue reading →

Recipe: Wild Alaskan Salmon with Roasted Cherries and Pistachios

Posted on July 26, 2011 by daniellekrupa

We all know that the best source of vitamin D comes from the sun. But this vital vitamin is also available in a much tastier place: Wild Alaskan Salmon. Incredibly healthy, versatile, and delicious, salmon is one of the highest natural food sources of vitamin D with 360 IU* (International Units) per 3.5 oz. And full of heart healthy Omega-3 fatty acids known to prevent heart disease, inflammation, and certain types of cancer, it’s no wonder salmon tops many a list of “super foods”. If that’s not enough, it’s been said to thwart wrinkles and support the preservation of a youthful, glowing face and let’s be honest, who doesn’t like that? Here I’ve paired it with some of Continue reading →

Recipe: Sweet Green Smoothie

Posted on July 5, 2011 by daniellekrupa

Feel like you need a little pick me up after this weekends festivities? Refuel and reenergize yourself with this nutrient-dense, vitamin-packed green smoothie. Loaded with bananas, pineapples and spinach, you won’t believe how sweet and delicious this health-supportive powerhouse tastes. And don’t be afraid of the spinach…I promise Continue reading →

Recipe: Grilled Chickpea Burgers with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Posted on July 1, 2011 by daniellekrupa

The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate America. And to many Americans it’s a day to celebrate the grill. If you’re looking for an alternative to the ubiquitous burger, dog, chicken or rib, try these heart-healthy, waist-friendly, and all-around nutritious chickpea burgers. Full of protein, iron, Continue reading →

Recipe: Black Quinoa Salad with Apples, Walnuts, and Dried Cherries

Posted on June 13, 2011 by daniellekrupa

Quinoa, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways…

You have an unusually high protein content, with 24 grams in one uncooked cup.
Almost 20 percent of your nutritional composition is protein as compared to 7.5 percent for rice, 9.9 percent for millet, and 14 percent for wheat.
You are a complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids.
You are a good source of fiber, manganese, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorous.
You are easy to digest and gluten-free.
You take less than 20 minutes to cook. Continue reading →

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