Here is a terrific menu that is quick, easy and delicious. The shrimp is a great source of lean protein, critical for cellular repair. The chick peas provide fiber, and the almonds and olive oil is a healthy source of fat that enables us to absorb all of the skin-beautifying effects of the phytonutrients and antioxidants in the herbs, spices, nuts and fruits.

Grilled Rosemary Garlic Shrimp

This delightful shrimp recipe is very versatile—you will find many types of seafood, tofu, and poultry can also be prepared following this recipe.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic, mashed to a paste with 1 teaspoon coarse
• salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves finely chopped plus sprigs for garnish
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus oil for brushing shrimp
• Juice of one large lemon
• Freshly grated black pepper to taste
• 16 jumbo shrimp (about 10 per pound)
• four 12-inch bamboo skewers
• organic lemon wedges

Preparation

In a large bowl stir together garlic, finely chopped rosemary, lemon juice and 3 tablespoons oil and add shrimp. Marinate shrimp, covered and chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Soak skewers in water to cover 30 minutes and prepare grill.

To grill, thread 4 shrimp on each skewer and brush with additional oil. Grill shrimp on an oiled rack, set about 5 inches over glowing coals, 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until just cooked through. Do not overcook.

If you do not have a grill, simply brush shrimp with additional oil and grill in a hot well-season ridged grill pan, covered, over moderately high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.

Garnish shrimp with rosemary sprigs and serve with lemon wedges.

Chick Pea, Cumin and Coriander salad

Chick peas, also known as garbanzo beans are an excellent source of fiber and healthy carbohydrates. This is one of my favorite salads because of its aromatic spices and herbs.

You can also make this the day before serving. This will allow all of the aromatic flavors to marinate and blend together. Because of the amount of prep involved with this salad, we have made this 8 servings. This will allow you to enjoy it at lunch the next day.

Ingredients

For the dressing:

• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, minced and mashed with 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• Freshly ground black pepper

For the salad:

• four 19-ounce cans chick-peas, rinsed and drained well
• 2 red or yellow bell peppers, finely chopped
• 1 small bunch of scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh coriander, or to taste
• Lemon wedges
• Large Romaine Lettuce leaves

Preparation

In a bowl whisk together the lemon juice, the vinegar, the garlic paste, the gingerroot, the cumin, the cayenne, and sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. Taste it and adjust the lemon juice by adding more if desired.

In a large bowl stir together the chick-peas, the bell peppers, the scallions, the coriander, and the dressing and chill the salad, covered, overnight.

Serve on lettuce leaf and garnish with lemon wedges.

Peach Almond Parfait

The early summer bounty of strawberries and fresh peaches provide the ideal dessert to this summer menu.

Ingredients

• Plain organic yogurt
• Fresh sliced organic peaches
• Sliced almonds

Preparation

In a parfait glass layer a tablespoon of yogurt, followed by sliced peaches, layer another tablespoon of yogurt topped with a teaspoon of sliced almonds. Continue alternating layers of peaches and almonds with the yogurt. Top with a fresh strawberry and serve.

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Sugar in all of its forms (corn syrup, cane sugar, high fructose corn syrup, etc.) is extremely damaging to the skin–and in fact to all organ systems. Sugar and foods that rapidly convert to sugar when eaten cause sudden spikes in blood sugar levels, resulting in the release of insulin into the blood stream, that then cause us to store, rather than burn fat.

As these sugars and starches are eaten, they cause a burst of inflammation throughout the body.
The sugar molecule can also can permanently attach to protein, such as the collagen present in our skin and other parts of the body. This process is known as glycation.

At the point of attachment, there is a small mechanism creating inflammation, which then becomes a source of inflammation in its own right. This inflammation produces enzymes that break down collagen, resulting in wrinkled, sagging skin and leaves us in desperate need of top notch skin care products! In addition to inflammation, glycation also causes cross-linking in our collagen, making it stiff and inflexible where it was once soft and supple.

Unfortunately, these “sugar-bonds” can occur throughout the body as we age and are not just confined to the skin. This process, known as glycation affects our arteries, veins, bones, ligaments, even our brains, resulting in the breakdown of organ systems and the deterioration of the body. Glycation creates “free radical” factories known as advanced glycation end products (AGESs), which also increase cellular inflammation.

After learning about the “horrors” caused by eating sugar and high glycemic carbs, a trip to the candy store begins to take on qualities of Stephen King at his fictional best. But we all do need an occasional treat and that is why I recommend a small serving of dark chocolate which contains 85% cocoa. This is delicious, rich and intensely chocolate experience contains high levels of antioxidants known as flavonoids.

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