FOOD
Marinated Broccoli
One day visiting at a friend’s home, where she prepared lunch. A broccoli salad was served. It was so colorful very appealing to any hearty appetite. I requested her recipe. This salad has been made on several occasions and the recipe is always requested.
This recipe is a perfect example of eating anti-inflammatory foods to relieve osteoarthritis pain. It also has many other ingredients that contain these properties. Besides being very healthy and colorful it is a good side dish for a healthy main course.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Dash cayenne pepper
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons chopped sweet pepper
Directions
- Combine the first 8 ingredients and place in a jar with a tight fitting lid; shake well.
- In a small bowl combine broccoli and red pepper.
- Add the dressing and toss to coat the vegetables.
- Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.
About Mary Anne Chadbourne:
Mary Anne Chadbourne Retired Registered Dietitian, foodie, baker, cookbook lover, traveler, and skincare consultant. With more than 30 years of work as a Registered Dietitian teachings the general population and veterans about how food and nutrition are related to your health. The old adage "you are what you eat" rings very true. Good nutrition can be implemented in everyday life by learning all you can about basic nutrition and how it works in the body. Also being aware of the foods you are eating by reading food labels. Counseling sessions with an experienced dietitian will help to create healthy meals that also "taste good". The recipes provided in these articles are tested before publishing them. Also, good nutrition applies to skincare. With an adequate regimen according to your skin condition and healthy eating habits, your skin will be clear and glowing.
sounds good!