Friday, August 23, 2013

Bill Clinton: Lookin' Good!

Quote du Jour
from an interview with Bill Clinton in the August/September AARP Magazine

 "
...the way we consume food and what we consume" are driving the unsustainable level of health care spending in America. To truly change the conditions that lead to bad habits and poor health, he warns, "we have to demand it by changing the way we live. You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own well-being, and that of your family and your country." ~ Bill Clinton

Read: Bill Clinton Interview: AARP Magazine August/September 2013 

Recipe du Jour
from the AARP interview and website

Spiced and Herbed Quinoa With Green Onions
Serves 4
Spiced and Herbed Quinoa with Green Onions (KAT TEUTSCH)











 
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable stock or water
1/2 cup hothouse cucumber, diced
1/2 cup tomato, diced
2 tablespoons red onion, diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeño
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice


1. In a small pot, combine the quinoa and stock (or water) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed. Let cool completely.

2. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa with the remaining ingredients. Toss to mix thoroughly. Serve chilled.

Nutrients per serving: 268 calories, 6g protein, 34g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 0mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium

5 comments:

  1. I agree with what Bill says entirely, Hilma. I've been on a "diet" for the last month and have really upped my vegetable intake drastically. Then for a couple of days I just ate what I wanted - and guess what I found I wanted? Vegetables! Your entire body chemistry changes once you get healthier and then you feel better eating healthier foods - you even crave them! I haven't given up meat but I must say that from here on out, veggies will be the bulk of my diet.

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  2. When I read in Wikipedia's Complete Protein list of traditional plant-based diets, I got so hungry for a veggie burrito! Mexican cooking has it right - beans/rice/salsa - all. oh. so. good!

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