Caldo Verde: Portuguese kale soup

Caldo Verde Pao com choriço Literally meaning, “green soup,” this famous homestyle soup is made with potatoes, sausage, and strung with kale like confetti. Because I found the particular Portuguese sausage “linguica” hard to find, I substituted choriço instead. (Choriço is not the same as Mexican chorizo. Portuguese choriço is dried and fully cooked like… Continue reading Caldo Verde: Portuguese kale soup

4 Hot Diets Explained

Paleo or Caveman  Focus: Eliminate highly processed foods and have lots of fruits and vegetables  Foods to eat: Lean meat, eggs, fish, nuts and seeds  Avoid: Dairy and sugar  Plate composition:  50% green and non-starchy vegetables 20% starchy veg, beans and grains 10% fat  20% protein Macrobiotic Focus: Purpose to achieve balance in your life. Plant based diet,… Continue reading 4 Hot Diets Explained

4 Hot Diets Explained

Paleo or Caveman  Focus: Eliminate highly processed foods and have lots of fruits and vegetables  Foods to eat: Lean meat, eggs, fish, nuts and seeds  Avoid: Dairy and sugar  Plate composition:  50% green and non-starchy vegetables 20% starchy veg, beans and grains 10% fat  20% protein Macrobiotic Focus: Purpose to achieve balance in your life. Plant based diet,… Continue reading 4 Hot Diets Explained