I was talking with my friend Jack on the phone yesterday, and he wanted to know when I'd be back in the Big Apple. By Wednesday morning I should be driving back to the cold spring weather in Long Island, which is much too soon.
So that's the bad news. But to cheer me up, Jack passed on some heart healthy recipes. Jack can "throw down" as they say on the Food Network when it comes to cooking, so I think you'll enjoy them.
You'll want to hit the old Print key on this one - I've eaten more than a couple meals at Jack's and I've never had anything that wasn't top notch.
Cucumbers are something we seem to have year round, so here's a great recipe with them.
Cucumber Salad - serves 2
1 English Cucumber (the long ones) diced, and peeled, large 1/4 cup green bell pepper, small diced, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, small diced, 1/4 cup red onion, small diced, 1 tsp jalapeno pepper, small diced, 1/2 cup plain white vinegar, 1 Tbsp good olive oil, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, Black pepper, Sea salt
Peel the cucumber, and slice it in half the long way. Then slice in half the same way again. Dice the cucumber in 1/2 inch pieces and put in a bowl. Dice the onions and peppers, and add them to the bowl. Dice the jalapeno, add to the bowl, then wash yourself to make sure you aren't carrying any juice from the jalapeno. Mix the olive oil, vinegar, and sugar together. Pour this over the cucumbers, onions, and peppers. Season with black pepper and sea salt.
You can serve this immediately, but it will be better if it sits for an hour or so. It can be served cold, or at room temperature.
It's great as a snack, and even better with something grilled.
Next time Jack will take this basic recipe, and extend it into a dinner salad by adding just a few more heart healthy ingredients.
Studies have shown the mediterranean diet is helpful to heart health, as well as olive oil.
Now I don't plan on moving to Europe, and I suppose you aren't going to either. But we can still learn some healthy habits from across the ocean.
Just make sure you're getting the omega 3 fatty acids that you need every day. Your joints will feel better, your heart will run smoother, and your brain will function like a well oiled machine. - 15634
So that's the bad news. But to cheer me up, Jack passed on some heart healthy recipes. Jack can "throw down" as they say on the Food Network when it comes to cooking, so I think you'll enjoy them.
You'll want to hit the old Print key on this one - I've eaten more than a couple meals at Jack's and I've never had anything that wasn't top notch.
Cucumbers are something we seem to have year round, so here's a great recipe with them.
Cucumber Salad - serves 2
1 English Cucumber (the long ones) diced, and peeled, large 1/4 cup green bell pepper, small diced, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, small diced, 1/4 cup red onion, small diced, 1 tsp jalapeno pepper, small diced, 1/2 cup plain white vinegar, 1 Tbsp good olive oil, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, Black pepper, Sea salt
Peel the cucumber, and slice it in half the long way. Then slice in half the same way again. Dice the cucumber in 1/2 inch pieces and put in a bowl. Dice the onions and peppers, and add them to the bowl. Dice the jalapeno, add to the bowl, then wash yourself to make sure you aren't carrying any juice from the jalapeno. Mix the olive oil, vinegar, and sugar together. Pour this over the cucumbers, onions, and peppers. Season with black pepper and sea salt.
You can serve this immediately, but it will be better if it sits for an hour or so. It can be served cold, or at room temperature.
It's great as a snack, and even better with something grilled.
Next time Jack will take this basic recipe, and extend it into a dinner salad by adding just a few more heart healthy ingredients.
Studies have shown the mediterranean diet is helpful to heart health, as well as olive oil.
Now I don't plan on moving to Europe, and I suppose you aren't going to either. But we can still learn some healthy habits from across the ocean.
Just make sure you're getting the omega 3 fatty acids that you need every day. Your joints will feel better, your heart will run smoother, and your brain will function like a well oiled machine. - 15634
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To get your required omega 3 fatty acids, Dr. Bill recommends this brand of enteric coated fish oil which he takes personally every single day.
