Its a common misconception that heart disease is only a man’s problem. It is actually the #1 killer of American women. In honor of Women’s Heart Health Month, I’m posting a series about foods that encourage healthy tickers. First up, the protein power house….the Bean!

According to Ken Albala, professor of History at University of the Pacific in CA, and author of the new book, Beans: A History, there are over 18,000 types of beans in the world. Before we dive into legume-brious history, this is why you should eat an extra service of beans with that burrito……..

1. Soluble fiber forms a gel-like substance in your body that grabs cholesterol and cleans it out! Researchers have determined that the type of artery cleaning that comes from eating more than the average amount of legumes can lead to an 82% reduction in risk.
2. Fiber also balances your blood sugar giving you long burning energy after you eat.
3. Beans, also called legumes, are high in Iron, helps fiber in providing energy.

Check Back Soon for more info on the bean, its social stigma and maybe a bit about Jack and his cow…

7th of February– Learn the Truth!

Many recipes present “Alfredo Sauce” as actual, separate sauce made independent of the pasta. In fact, it’s not — there technically is no such thing as a recipe for Alfredo Sauce. So when you buy the frozen packet at the grocery store, you’re being hoodwinked. Luckily this luxiourious pasta dish is one of the easiest pasta meals you can possibly make.

This recipe takes 25 minutes to make. It requires almost no ingredients other than good cheese, pasta and butter (nature’s edible gold). The Romans who created this dish didn’t use cream so neither should you.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/107807

Toss anything you like on top. Try a little freshly grated nutmeg and wilted spinach mixed in. Sounds like an unlikely marriage, but it is delicious.