Could Adding More Olive Oil to Your Diet Keep Your Heart Healthy?

An ever-increasing body of research strongly supports the many health benefits of adding Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) to our diets. Extra Virgin Olive Oil has more commonly been described as a “healthy fat.” And for good reasons. On February 13th, 2017, the journal Circulation released a new study conducted at the Hospital del Mar…

Study Reveals People Who Eat Pasta More often have a Better Diet Quality than Those Who Don’t

Eating pasta more often might improve the overall quality of your diet. Can pasta get any more perfect? The Deccan Chronicle reported on February 7th, 2017 on a newly presented study showing that people who eat pasta more often also consume more shortfall nutrients in their diet. These shortfall nutrients include foliate, iron, magnesium and…

Top 5 Reasons to Choose Quinoa Instead of Rice

Rice is a mainstay for many dinners, either served as a side, underneath teriyaki chicken, or in soups. White rice has little nutritional value compared to the superfood quinoa.  Quinoa is a complete protein packed with vitamins and minerals. Instead of using rice during your next meal, replace it with quinoa for a healthier alternative….

Bruschetta Cucumber Roll Ups

As we all know, the holidays are just around the corner. That means parties and get togethers and that means food. Lots and lots of food! One way to make sure you will be able to find something healthy to eat is to bring it yourself. That’s where these easy to make Bruschetta Cucumber Roll…

Pesto Shrimp Quinoa

Pesto + Shrimp + Quinoa = Protein Perfection! You only need 2 ingredients for this protein packed recipe, a Cucina & Amore Basil Pesto Quinoa Meal and some shrimp. It only takes a few minutes to cook the shrimp or if you’re feeling extra fancy, you can always buy cooked shrimp. Either way, it’s a delicious meal…

Quinoa & Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Some of the best recipes are those that are simple that only need a handful or less of ingredients. These recipes are fast, convenient, and more often than not, delicious. With the convenience of a Cucina & Amore Quinoa Meal and rotisserie chicken, these lettuce wraps can be made in just a few minutes because there is no…

Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Have you ever looked at a recipe and thought, “That looks good. I’m going to make that!” That’s exactly what happened when I came across the Black Bean & Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini from Yummy Healthy Easy. I knew this would be a great way to incorporate a Cucina & Amore Quinoa Meal. It makes cooking so much…