Our summer has finally taken a turn for the humid 80's and 90's, and that makes it really difficult to cook and eat hot, heavy meals. Because of this weather, I decided we needed a light salad that played with the sweet and sour flavors of the summer. If you aren't able to get your hands on jicama then try some turnips, radishes, or kohlrabi. This ( Read more... )

Asparagus is a great source of vitamins like B6, A, C, E, and K while also being low in calories and sodium (Walker). In fact, the health benefits of asparagus range from the detoxification of free radicals and carcinogens to trace minerals that supports the ability of insulin to transport glucose from the bloodstream to cells (Wikipedia). ( Read more... )