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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Cabbage Vegetable Cakes

  • 4 cup mashed sweet potato
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage / carrot / broccoli – bagged slaw mixes would also be perfect
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/8 cup sifted coconut flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbl fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • Avocado oil to fry
  • Beat the eggs together, then whisk in both the almond flourand coconut flour; it doesn’t matter if there are some lumps.
  • Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the egg mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the cilantro and garlic, then season to taste.
  • Add the shredded vegetables to the bowl, mixing until they are evenly distributed.
  • Form the mixture into four rounded patties.
  • Heat a pan over medium low heat with plenty of avocado oilto coat. The oil is hot enough when little bubbles form around the handle of a wooden spoon placed in the pan.
  • Place the patties in the pan and space them out evenly. Use a spatula /slice to flatten them down to about a half inch thick but no bigger than the size of your spatula / slice as that will make them too big to flip!
  • Cook until browned, about 3 – 5 minutes, then carefully flip and brown the other side. Done!

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

RICE FACTS

• Long grain more healthy

• all rice has arsenic 

• cook rice refrigerated

• only reheat once 

• don't keep rice longer than one day   

• then freeze

Refrigerating cooked rice can provide several health benefits: 
Increased Resistant Starch Content: 
  • When rice is cooled and refrigerated, a portion of its starch transforms into resistant starch. Resistant starch is a type of fiber that cannot be digested by the body, promoting gut health and regulating blood sugar levels. 
Reduced Glycemic Index: 
  • The presence of resistant starch lowers the glycemic index (GI) of refrigerated rice. This means that it causes a slower and less dramatic rise in blood sugar levels, which is beneficial for people with diabetes or prediabetes. 
Improved Gut Health: 
  • Resistant starch acts as a prebiotic, feeding the beneficial bacteria in the gut. This can improve digestion, reduce inflammation, and boost the immune system. 
Reduced Calorie Intake: 
  • Studies suggest that refrigerated rice may contain slightly fewer calories than freshly cooked rice. This is because the resistant starch does not provide as many digestible carbohydrates. 
Other Benefits: 
  • Refrigerated rice can be a convenient and healthy way to use up leftovers. 
  • It may also have a slightly improved taste and texture compared to freshly cooked rice. 
Note: It's important to refrigerate cooked rice within 2 hours of cooking to prevent bacterial growth. Additionally, reheated rice should be thoroughly heated to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure safety. 

Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Sweet Potato Bread