For all you Americanos out there, that means “more beans, please” said in kids’ voices just like the “more Ovaltine, please!” commercial.  I’m hoping my future (FUTURE, as in waaaaaaaaaay future!) kids will shout that with glee as I give them scoops and scoops of the nutritious stuff. Which brings me to my dinner tonight: [...]

My new favorite meal consists of 1/2 cup of vegetarian chili on a whole wheat tortilla with lettuce and peach salsa.  It may sound like a horrendous mix, but it’s heavenly. All my recipe items are from Trader Joe’s but you can easily substitute with regular store brands (but be cautious the items are similar [...]

Hummus is a delicious Middle Eastern dip made from chick peas (or “garbanzo beans”) that is full of fiber and protein. It is usually mixed with olive oil and tahini (sesame seed paste).  Here is how it looks: (Flickr) Here are a few suggestions on how to eat it: Use it in place of mayonnaise [...]