Rhubarb-Mango Smoothie/Protein Drink

I found this recipe in the latest edition of Food and Nutrition Magazine ( #foodnutrimag ) - it was developed by Karmon Meyer and I thought it would be great new flavor for bariatric patients' protein drinks. Add vanilla whey or soy isolate protein powder, unflavored whey isolate powder or egg white powder to make it a protein shake for post op supplementation!

1 cup unsweetened soy milk
1 cup frozen mango chunks
1 cup frozen sliced rhubarb
1/3 cup fat free, no added sugar, vanilla yogurt
1 date, pit removed, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 serving of protein powder

1. Add everything to blender and blend until smooth. Add ice cubes if desired.

ENJOY!!!

Buyer Beware - Ingredients' Flaws

I was excited to see KIND bars in the Delta airplane snack basket on a flight from BOS->DTW the other day. I grabbed one, and to pass the time started to read the label and ingredients. The front of the package boasts '5 SUPER GRAINS - Oats, Millet, Quinoa, Amaranth, Buckwheat' which seems very appealing from a nutrition standpoint. However, when I flipped the package over and noticed there were 4 different types of added sugars - Tapioca syrup, cane syrup, honey, and brown rice syrup, I realized this was just another candy bar disguised as 'good for you'. Buyer ALWAYS beware - the ingredients are the most important part of a label *ALWAYS* check them first before making a purchase!!!

CBS March Newsletter Recipe - Spicy Kale, Black Bean and Quinoa Salad

Sara's pick this month was adapted from a recipe found on
One Green Planet.

Ingredients/Tools Needed

•Medium size pot with lid (for boiling quinoa on stove)

•Large bowl (salad bowl)

•1 cup quinoa, uncooked

•6 cups chopped kale, de-stemmed

•1/2 red onion, chopped

•1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

•1 cup corn

For the spicy dressing:

•1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

•1 clove garlic, minced

•1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)

•1/4 cup hot sauce of your choice

•1/4 cup water

•1 tsp agave nectar or low sugar maple syrup

•1/2 tsp cumin

•Sea salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

1)In a medium sized pot, combine 2 cups of water with the 1 cup of quinoa & bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover & simmer for  about 15 minutes or until  the water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.

2)In a large salad bowl, add the kale and the onion.

3)Once the quinoa is done cooking, add in the black beans and corn to the pot. Mix it up well and add the quinoa mixture over the kale and mix thoroughly.

4)Prepare the dressing. Pour the dressing over the salad, mix and enjoy!

Enjoy!!!!!