Ever feel like you’re on an energy roller coaster? How’d you get on this energy roller coaster, anyway? Blame your blood sugar and the ups and downs that come from rushed mornings and the carbohydrate-heavy standard American diet. But there’s an easy place to begin if you’d like to get off the blood sugar roller coaster and have sustained energy throughout the day…breakfast!
When I first started at Project Angel Heart, Logan Lafferty, our Modified Meals Specialist, told me that he has always wanted to serve Ropa Vieja to our clients. Literally translated, Ropa Vieja means “torn clothes”, and was given the name due to the appearance of the shredded beef. We typically use 400 pounds of beef for…
This is a technique I learned from Tyler Wiard (currently the culinary director at Elway’s) while working at Mel’s in Cherry Creek years ago. It is something that I have continued to use over the years due to the simplicity of the process as well as the amazing finished product. This can be done with…
Recently, news that proposed federal budget cuts could eliminate some Meals on Wheels programs went viral, alarming people who rely on the program for home-delivered meals. It also set off alarm bells for many Project Angel Heart clients, who called us, wondering if the meals delivered to their homes might also be in jeopardy. Well,…
When it comes to health, the quality of your health care matters. But research shows that your medical care accounts for only a small fraction (10 to 20 percent) of overall health. Other factors, like the neighborhood you live in, the air you breathe, and the food you eat, can have far greater impact. That’s…
The first thing I do when a friend or family member is sick, is going through a difficult time, or just added a child to their family, is deliver food – often a hearty soup, salad, and my homemade chocolate almond clusters. Food comforts. It shows we care. It is always the answer. This is…
This fun recipe uses on of my favorite techniques—salt-baking vegetables (check out my recipe for salt-roasted beets)—to create a pilaf out of root vegetables. It works great as a side vegetable, or also as a nice, hearty substitute for a starch like potatoes or rice.
This recipe is super easy to prepare and great for your heart health as well! Using chicken breast along with a bunch of vegetables and no added salt make this recipe great for anyone looking to reduce their fat and/or sodium intake. Lots of dried spices and a little citrus added at the end enhance…
Dear Friends, Food is powerful medicine. It brings joy, inspires hope, and—when medically tailored to meet the unique needs of people living with life-threatening illnesses—can lead to improved health outcomes. But food only goes so far. When it comes to disease management, positive health outcomes start at the doctor’s office. At Project Angel Heart, we…
This is a great wintertime chicken breast recipe because it feels hearty and warming on a cold day, but is also good for you and low in fat.