Better Nutrition March 2020
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sauce, onions, garlic, and oregano; toss<br />
thinly sliced tempeh with olive oil, and<br />
roast until crispy; thread tempeh cubes,<br />
onions, red peppers, and mushrooms on<br />
a skewer and grill.<br />
Photo: Pornchai Mittongtare; Styling: Robin Turk; Food Stylist: Claire Stancer<br />
6Kimchi, a spicy Korean condiment<br />
made from fermented cabbage<br />
and other vegetables, is rich<br />
in lactic acid bacteria that support<br />
digestive health, suppress the growth<br />
and development of pathogenic bacteria,<br />
and improve immune function. Kimchi<br />
also has anti-inflammatory properties and<br />
protects against cancer. The lactic acid<br />
bacteria in kimchi appear to suppress<br />
enzymes that activate carcinogens. And<br />
because it’s made with cabbage, kimchi<br />
also contains glucosinolates, compounds<br />
found in cruciferous vegetables that<br />
reduce the risk of colon cancer and<br />
other forms of cancer.<br />
RECIPE TIPS: Mix kimchi with mayonnaise<br />
for a zesty sandwich spread; add<br />
kimchi, baby spinach, and scallions to<br />
scrambled eggs; make Asian tacos with<br />
kimchi, cooked tempeh, and shredded<br />
red cabbage.<br />
7Yogurt is a great source of<br />
probiotics that improve gut health.<br />
In one study, high yogurt intake<br />
was significantly associated with a decreased<br />
risk of colorectal cancers. Other<br />
studies suggest that yogurt also protects<br />
against bladder cancer, esophageal<br />
cancer, and other forms of cancer. And<br />
since the fermentation process converts<br />
lactose in yogurt into lactic acid, some<br />
people with lactose sensitivity can<br />
tolerate yogurt. Because commercial<br />
production methods may destroy<br />
wprobiotics, store-bought yogurts vary<br />
widely in their content of live<br />
probiotics. Look for brands that contain<br />
active or live cultures, or make your own.<br />
RECIPE TIPS: Purée yogurt with matcha<br />
green tea powder and minced ginger;<br />
whisk yogurt with mashed avocado,<br />
minced onion, cumin, and cilantro for<br />
gut-friendly guac; add pomegranate<br />
seeds, chopped pistachios, and honey<br />
to yogurt and freeze in ice pop trays.<br />
make it!<br />
Barley & Chicken Bowls<br />
Serves 4<br />
Recipe from our sister publication, Cuisine at Home (cuisineathome.com).<br />
1 cup pearled barley<br />
8 oz. carrots, trimmed, peeled,<br />
halved lengthwise (if large),<br />
and cut into 2-inch pieces<br />
8 oz. Jerusalem artichokes<br />
(sunchokes), sliced<br />
3 Tbs. olive oil, divided<br />
8 oz. broccolini, trimmed<br />
1 cup plain whole milk kefir<br />
2 Tbs. chopped fresh chives<br />
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard<br />
1 tsp. Beau Monde seasoning<br />
1 tsp. minced fresh garlic<br />
1 tsp. cider vinegar<br />
½ tsp. dried dill<br />
½ tsp. celery seeds<br />
Black pepper to taste<br />
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken<br />
breasts, cooked and sliced<br />
1 cup thinly sliced picked onions<br />
(we like Pernicious Pickling Co.<br />
Red Onion Sweet-and-Sour)<br />
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Cook barley<br />
according to package directions.<br />
2. Toss carrots and Jerusalem artichokes<br />
with 2 Tbs. oil, season with salt and<br />
pepper, and spread in single layer on<br />
parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast<br />
until tender, about 20 minutes.<br />
3. Toss broccolini with remaining<br />
1 Tbs. oil, season with salt and pepper,<br />
and spread in single layer on second<br />
parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast<br />
10–12 minutes.<br />
4. Whisk together kefir, chives, Dijon,<br />
Beau Monde seasoning, garlic,<br />
vinegar, dill, and celery seeds. Season<br />
with pepper.<br />
5. When vegetables have finished roasting,<br />
divide barley, chicken, vegetables,<br />
and pickled onions among four bowls.<br />
Serve with dressing.<br />
Per serving: 620 cal; 46g prot; 18g total fat<br />
(4g sat fat); 69g carb; 105mg chol; 450mg sod;<br />
12g fiber; 19g sugar<br />
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