By Barbara E. Stefàno A few years ago, a leisurely walk through the supermarket produce led me to jicama (pronounced HEE-ka-muh), a starchy root vegetable originating in Mexico. Known for its crisp texture and mild flavor – it’s akin to an unsweet apple in both respects – jicama is often used to add a bit …
Vision-healthy recipe: Chicken with roasted orange pepper sauce
Eating right for your sight is simple and delicious with this fantastic one-pan eye-healthy recipe. Orange peppers are a great source of carotenoids, lutein, and zeaxanthin, all of which are important for vision and eye health, and may curb the development of macular degeneration and glaucoma. Make this healthy recipe a tasty treat with fish, …
Recipe: Summertime pesto balsamic chicken
Summertime is approaching quickly in St. Louis, and chances are good that, as beautiful weather invites us outdoors to hike, bike, swim, and play, we’re also in the mood to eat healthy. Better nutrition means that our bodies and brains function more efficiently. We feel better, and the added bonus of looking great doesn’t hurt, either! …