I was talking with my friend Jack on the phone yesterday, and he wanted to know when I'd be back in the Big Apple. By Wednesday morning I should be driving back to the cold spring weather in Long Island, which is much too soon.
So that's the bad news. But to cheer me up, Jack passed on some heart healthy recipes. Jack can "throw down" as they say on the Food Network when it comes to cooking, so I think you'll enjoy them.
You'll want to hit the old Print key on this one - I've eaten more than a couple meals at Jack's and I've never had anything that wasn't top notch.
One thing that always seems to be in season is cucumber, so here's Jack's recipe that uses them.
Cucumber Salad, Serves 2
1 English Cucumber (the long ones) diced, and peeled, large 1/4 cup green bell pepper, small diced, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, small diced, 1/4 cup red onion, small diced, 1 tsp jalapeno pepper, small diced, 1/2 cup plain white vinegar, 1 Tbsp good olive oil, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, Black pepper, Sea salt
Peel the cucumber, and slice in half the long way, twice. Dice the cucumber into half-inch bits and put into a bowl. Dice the peppers and onions, and add into the bowl. Dice the jalapeno, add to the bowl, and wash your hands to get rid of any juice from the jalapeno. Mix the sugar, olive oil, and vinegar together. Pour this over all the cucumbers, peppers, and onions. Season with sea salt, and black pepper.
You can serve this immediately, but it will be better if it sits for an hour or so. It can be served cold, or at room temperature.
It's great with anything grilled, or even by itself as a snack.
I'll have to ask Jack to extend this into a dinner salad with some more ingredients, all healthy for the heart.
Studies have shown the mediterranean diet is helpful to heart health, as well as olive oil.
We can't pick up and move to Europe, and why would we? But we can eat in that style without tearing up the foundation of how we live, and the food can taste wonderful.
Also make sure that you're getting your daily omega 3 fatty acids. Your brain will function like a well oiled machine, your joints will feel better, and your heart will run smoother. - 16650
So that's the bad news. But to cheer me up, Jack passed on some heart healthy recipes. Jack can "throw down" as they say on the Food Network when it comes to cooking, so I think you'll enjoy them.
You'll want to hit the old Print key on this one - I've eaten more than a couple meals at Jack's and I've never had anything that wasn't top notch.
One thing that always seems to be in season is cucumber, so here's Jack's recipe that uses them.
Cucumber Salad, Serves 2
1 English Cucumber (the long ones) diced, and peeled, large 1/4 cup green bell pepper, small diced, 1/4 cup red bell pepper, small diced, 1/4 cup red onion, small diced, 1 tsp jalapeno pepper, small diced, 1/2 cup plain white vinegar, 1 Tbsp good olive oil, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, Black pepper, Sea salt
Peel the cucumber, and slice in half the long way, twice. Dice the cucumber into half-inch bits and put into a bowl. Dice the peppers and onions, and add into the bowl. Dice the jalapeno, add to the bowl, and wash your hands to get rid of any juice from the jalapeno. Mix the sugar, olive oil, and vinegar together. Pour this over all the cucumbers, peppers, and onions. Season with sea salt, and black pepper.
You can serve this immediately, but it will be better if it sits for an hour or so. It can be served cold, or at room temperature.
It's great with anything grilled, or even by itself as a snack.
I'll have to ask Jack to extend this into a dinner salad with some more ingredients, all healthy for the heart.
Studies have shown the mediterranean diet is helpful to heart health, as well as olive oil.
We can't pick up and move to Europe, and why would we? But we can eat in that style without tearing up the foundation of how we live, and the food can taste wonderful.
Also make sure that you're getting your daily omega 3 fatty acids. Your brain will function like a well oiled machine, your joints will feel better, and your heart will run smoother. - 16650
About the Author:
To get your needed omega 3 fatty acids, Dr. Bill recommends this kind of enteric coated fish oil which he takes personally everyday.
