Quinoa Pinto Bean Burger

Since it is National Mediterranean Diet Month, I decided to test out a new recipe for a quinoa pinto bean burger.  Let me tell you, it did not disappoint.  The Mediterranean diet is based more on fruits, veggies and whole grains.  This burger incorporates beans and whole grains with some Read more…

National Mediterranean Diet Month

May is National Mediterranean Diet Month!  I absolutely love this “diet” and personally strive to “eat the Mediterranean way” each and every day.  Research has shown that eating meals like the people in the Mediterranean region promotes health and reduces risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer.   By following meal plans based on the Mediterranean diet principles, you get to enjoy more fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts, olive oil, fish and poultry.

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