Here's a great recipe that uses fresh zucchini!  Delicious for lunch, brunch, or for a light dinner.  Leftovers can be served warm or cold.  Try it with salsa! 


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Now that the weather is starting to cool off a bit, here's another great soup recipe featuring fresh tomatoes!


2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced onions
5 pounds ripe red tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
Freshly milled black pepper, to taste

Soup toppings (optional)
Freshly grated parmesan cheese
Croutons
Freshly milled black pepper

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large stockpot.  Add onions, reduce heat to low and let the...
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Now that the harvest is in full swing, here's a great recipe that uses fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, and green bell peppers.  It's quick, delicious, and very refreshing on hot late summer days!  Please note:  Gazpacho does need to be made ahead of time to give the flavors time to meld.


Marinated Vegetables:
3 T. olive oil
1-1/2 T. red wine vinegar
1/2 medium yellow onion, minced
1 small to medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup pitted ripe o...
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As you've probably read, heard, or seen, a national fast-food chain is promoting it's "Sweet Tea" for the summer.  Here are the nutrition facts for the Large (32 ounce) serving :  230 calories, 59 grams of carbohydrates.  No wonder they call it "sweet" tea -- it contains the equivalent of nearly 15 (yes, you read that right fifteen!) teaspoons of sugar.  A better idea -- order a plain, unsweetened tea and ask for a packet (or 2, if you like) of sugar.  Each packet of sugar is about 15 calorie...
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This summer Foodwise, LLC will be presenting three exciting new classes at Parma Hospital's Health Education Center.  The classes are:

"Dealing with Food Allergies & Intolerances"  Tuesday, June 30, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

"Weight Management for Adults"  Tuesday, July 28, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

"Be a Smart Grocery Shopper" Tuesday, August 11, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

A full description of the courses and registration information can be found at:
http://www.parmahospital.org/FileUpload...
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Hope to see everyone on Sunday, June 28th, 2009 at Inner Harmony's Summer Fair!  Inner Harmony is located at 17075 Pearl Road in Strongsville.  Admission is free and the event is open to the public.  Please bring a donation of non-perishable food items for the Food Bank!  The hours are from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.  I will be at the fair doing "10 Minute Nutrition Tune-Ups" so be sure to stop by and say hello.  For more information about the fair, go to their website at www.Innerharmonysumm...
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One of the first signs of spring is the appearance of asparagus.  Whether you're lucky enough to grow asparagus in your home garden (or have a friend who does!), fresh asparagus is a treat.  And if you've never tasted fresh asparagus, now's the time!  Asparagus is an excellent source of folic acid, and also contains Vitamin C, thiamin, and Vitamin B-6.  The National Cancer Institute reports that asparagus is the best food source of glutathione, a cancer fighting agent.  Glutathione also may r...
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Instead of a food, this week's post is to announce upcoming Foodwise, LLC group classes!  "Healthful Eating on a Budget" will be offered at Parma Hospital's Health Education Center this spring.  The  class will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2009 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and again on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, also from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Parma Hospital's on-line class brochure can be found at:  http://www.parmahospital.org/hec/HEC_spring_09.pdf

Sign up soon before the classes are full!  Hope to se...
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Looking for a great heart-healthy snack?  Try walnuts!  Walnuts are one of the best natural sources of alpha-linolenic acid (also known as ALA), which is an essential omega-3 fatty acid.  O.K., so why is that important?  Recent research suggests that these omega-3's can reduce your risk of heart disease, certain types of cancer, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and even clinical depression.  You only need about 1.5 ounces (slightly more than 1/4 cup) daily.  A serving of this s...
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