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I\u2019ve been away much much too long and I am sorry. You can blame it on needing to finish my last semester of graduate school. It was nonstop writing, producing, classes, and applications. <span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0<\/span>I did make a few attempts along the way. I have managed to add daily tidbits to Facebook and Twitter. I recorded lots of episodes even if they went unedited. I also began many many posts that never managed to make it to the site because I was so exhausted. I hope to be able to get back into the full swing of things in the fall once I am settled in my new home. But, alas you didn\u2019t come here for all that. Nope you want a new mouth watering recipe to sink your taste buds into and I have just the thing: Spicy Spanakopita.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">During the summer I have three cooking must haves.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>First, I need lots of fruits and vegetables since it tis the season. Second, I like finger foods that are easy to make, carry, and great for parties. <span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0<\/span>Third, it\u2019s too hot to spend lots of time in the kitchen each day soo I need recipes that are versatile, freeze well, and can be cooked in multiple ways. This Spicy Skinny Spanakopita recipe fits all three. Plus, it\u2019s also simple, nutritious and delicious. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">This savory spinach pie is a classic Greek snack or main dish packed with nutrient rich spinach, onions, and fresh herbs. The original recipe is also packed with a LOT of fat. It traditionally calls for phyllo dough, which requires the addition of butter to roll it out and also lots and lots of cheese. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">In my recipe I cut down on all that fat and supersize the nutrition.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>First, I avoid all the work of rolling out the dough and shrink the fat content by using wonton\/gyoza wrappers instead. They are easy to find at the local supermarket and allow me to make different shapes with no butter necessary. I also add less cheese to mine. I skip the ricotta cheese altogether and only add a high quality feta. Then I add loads of Spinach, Kale, and occasionally Swiss chard or even mustard greens. To boost the flavor without the fat I also add tons of aromatic herbs and fresh garlic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">My favorite thing about this recipe is that by using wonton wrappers the possibilities are endless.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>I\u2019ve made dumplings, ravioli, traditional triangles, mini pies and even long eggroll style Spanakopita.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>I can boil them and add sauce on top. I can fry them or add a little egg white wash to throw them in the oven. I can use mini cupcake pans to make individual pies. I\u2019ve even thrown them on the grill. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">No matter the shape or season these little spinach pies are easy to make and super delicious. They are great for curling up on the couch with a new book or enjoying the next picnic with friends. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Bon Appetit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">SPICY SKINNY SPANAKOPITA<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">As always the recipe is catered toward my spice level and love of garlic. Feel free to cut down on both the jalapeno (sub red chili flakes) and the fresh garlic (use more of the granulated).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">1 lb<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Fresh Spinach<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">1 lb<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Fresh Kale<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00bd lb<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Mustard Green or Swiss Chard<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">1 1\/2 <span style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Large White Onion<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">1 bunch <span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Green Onions<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00bc Cup<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Fresh mined Garlic<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00bd Cup<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Chopped fresh parsley<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00bc Cup<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Chopped fresh dill<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">2-4<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Jalapeno (optional)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">1 Tbsp<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Crushed red chili flakes<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">1 tsp<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Dried mint<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Pinch<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Nutmeg (optional)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">1 tsp<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Lemon juice (optional)<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">1<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Egg white <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">1 cup<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>high quality Feta Cheese<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">1 Tbsp<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Olive oil<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"><span style=\"mso-tab-count: 2;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 1.5in; text-indent: -1.5in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">1 Tbsp<span style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Granulated garlic, onion powder, and Cayenne pepper<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">1.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Add white onion, garlic, parsley, dill, jalapeno into the food processor. Puree until smooth<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">2.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Add all of kale and half the spinach into food processor. I like a coarsely cut texture so I pulse until it\u2019s crumbly but, not paste like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">3.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Add oil and 2 tablespoons of water into a pan. Cook garlic, onion, parsley puree for 3 mins then add the kale\/spinach puree. I left half my spinach whole to add in here to wilt in the pan. It gives the recipe more texture.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Cook for 5-7 minutes.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Put into a large bowl and set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">4.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">I use a large cutting board or parchment paper to lay out my wonton wrappers while the filling is cooling down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">5.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Once the filling is cool use a strainer\/cheese clothe to squeeze out excess liquid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">6.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Once the filling has a loose but, crumbly texture add the cheese, and dry seasonings.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>Mix well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">7.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Add 1 tablespoon of filling to the wrappers and use a dab of water around the edges to seal them closed. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'American Typewriter'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">8.<span style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\">\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0<\/span>You can boil or bake for the healthiest option. Or shallow pan fry as well. It\u2019s up to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><b style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">NUTRITIONAL TIDBITS<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Garlic <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">has many great properties, but is known for its Anti-Inflammatory, Antibacterial and Antiviral Activity, Cardiovascular health, and potential reduction in certain forms of cancer. Vitamin C is mostly known for how it helps boost our immune system during cold and flu season, fight against scurvy, and gum health. The protective role of vitamin C goes far beyond our skin and gums. Cardiovascular diseases, cancers, joint diseases and cataracts are all associated with vitamin C deficiency and can be partly prevented by optimal intake of vitamin C. Vitamin C achieves much of its protective effect by functioning as an antioxidant and preventing oxygen-based damage to our cells. Structures that contain fat (like the lipoprotein molecules that carry fat around our body) are particularly dependent on vitamin C for protection. Much of the body&#8217;s chemistry depends upon enzymes. Enzymes are proteins that help chemical reactions take place. Because vitamin B6 is involved with more than 100 enzymatic reactions, its function in the body is diverse and far-reaching. It is difficult to find a chemical category of molecules in the body that do not depend in some way on vitamin B6 for their production. Many of the building blocks of protein, called amino acids, require adequate supplies of B6 for synthesis. Nucleic acids used in the creation of DNA in our genes also require this vitamin. The processing of carbohydrate (sugar and starch) in our body depends on availability of vitamin B6. This vitamin is particularly important in facilitating the breakdown of glycogen (a special form of starch) stored in our muscle cells and to a lesser extent in our liver. Because carbohydrate processing plays such a key role in certain types of athletic events, researchers have looked closely at the role vitamin B6 plays in carbohydrate processing during physical performance. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Spinach:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"> Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, B3, B6, B1, Calcium, Potassium, Tryptophan, Vitamin E, dietary fiber, Copper, Protein, Phosphorus, zinc, Omega 3 fatty acids, Selenium.Calorie for calorie, leafy green vegetables like spinach with its delicate texture and jade green color provide more nutrients than any other food. Although spinach is available throughout the year, its season runs from March through May and from September through October when it is the freshest, has the best flavor and is most readily available. We all know that Popeye made himself super strong by eating spinach, but you may be surprised to learn that he may also have been protecting himself against osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, arthritis, and other diseases at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Parsley: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folate, Iron.Parsley&#8217;s volatile oils-particularly myristicin-have been shown to inhibit tumor formation in animal studies, and particularly, tumor formation in the lungs. Myristicin has also been shown to activate the enzyme glutathione-S-transferase, which helps attach the molecule glutathione to oxidized molecules that would otherwise do damage in the body. The activity of parsley&#8217;s volatile oils qualifies it as a &#8220;chemoprotective&#8221; food, and in particular, a food that can help neutralize particular types of carcinogens (like the benzopyrenes that are part of cigarette smoke and charcoal grill smoke).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"><span style=\"text-decoration: none;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\">Onions:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt; font-family: 'American Typewriter';\"> Chromium, Vitamin C, Dietary Fiber, Manganese, Molybdenum, Vitamin B6, folate, Potassium, Phosphorus, quercitin and Copper. This multifaceted food is found in so many recipes for it\u2019s distinct flavor but is often overlooked for its many healthy properties. Onions are very rich in chromium, a trace mineral that helps cells respond to insulin and lowering blood sugar. Chromium levels are depleted by the consumption refined sugars and white flour products as well as the lack of exercise. One cup of raw onion contains over 20% of the Daily Value for this important trace mineral.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">\u00a0 <\/span>B6, Chromium and sulfur in onions also helps to lower high blood pressure and high Cholesterol. Onions like garlic has been shown to support gastrointestinal health, and contain anti-inflammatory and anti-viral properties. The flavonoids in parsley-especially luteolin-have been shown to function as antioxidants that combine with highly reactive oxygen-containing molecules (called oxygen radicals) and help prevent oxygen-based damage to cells. In addition, extracts from parsley have been used in animal studies to help increase the antioxidant capacity of the blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size: 16.0pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/weeblacklass@gmail.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/passets-cdn.pinterest.com\/images\/about\/buttons\/follow-me-on-pinterest-button.png\" alt=\"Follow Me on Pinterest\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pin It &nbsp; I hope the old adage that absence makes the heart grow fonder is really true. I\u2019ve been away much much too long and I am sorry. You can blame it on needing to finish my last semester of graduate school. 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