TFD’s Vegetarian Tempeh Jambalaya Recipe

Posted by The Fresh Diet February 10, 2012 No Comments »
TFD's Vegetarian Tempeh Jambalaya Recipe

Vegetarian Tempeh Jambalaya By: The Fresh Diet This image courtesy of The Fresh Diet Jambalaya is a classic Cajun dish. This Vegetarian Tempeh Jambalaya recipe from The Fresh Diet re-imagines this Louisiana favorite so that it is fit for a vegetarian diet. Plus, this easy jambalaya recipe will show you how to prepare tempeh, a soy-based protein fit for a vegan diet. Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 8 ounces tempeh, diced 3 cups [...]

Chef Yos on WFLA-TV Tampa!

Posted by The Fresh Diet February 6, 2012 No Comments »
Chef Yos on WFLA-TV Tampa!

CHEF YOS ON WFLA-TV TAMPA PREPARING TFD’s CAJUN SEARED TUNA SALAD LINK TO VIEW CLIP BELOW http://67.214.99.203/Player.aspx?ClipId=,S,201202,cca20ac2-db1c-4f0a-b4fd-42de2fe1dd13&ReqServer=NDS5\NDS5&QueryName=&Offset=2646&Time=12gf%2874fHh4f%2874f%2874f%2874cb74f%2874frj&E=12gY%287HCbWJP%287yfr7Jf2iIYH7wirj&EM=Your%20preview%20has%20expired.%20Please%20conta    

Shape Magazine’s 10 Healthy Peanut Butter Choices

Posted by The Fresh Diet January 24, 2012 No Comments »
Shape Magazine's 10 Healthy Peanut Butter Choices

In honor of National Peanut Butter Day, Karen Borsari of SHAPE Magazine Lists the Top 10 Healthy Peanut Butter Choices and The Fresh Diet’s Peanut Butter Chip Cheesecake ranks #9!! To read the other healthy choices they offer click here: http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/10-healthiest-ways-enjoy-peanut-butter?page=9 10 Healthiest Ways to Enjoy Peanut Butter Karen Borsari Never fear being left alone with a jar of peanut butter and a spoon again! We’ve rounded up the best peanut butter products for any craving. Many of them are portion-controlled so the burden isn’t on you to stop! Whether it’s peanut butter cookies, peanut butter bars, chocolate and peanut [...]

The Fresh Diet’s Healthy Halftime Superbowl Snacks

Posted by The Fresh Diet January 24, 2012 No Comments »
The Fresh Diet's Healthy Halftime Superbowl Snacks

The Big Game is only days away and if you know you’ll be tempted to indulge, but still want to watch your girlish figure, then consider making these 2 Healthy Halftime Superbowl Snacks from The Fresh Diet. “Cutting calories without sacrificing taste isn’t difficult to do,” says Chef Yos, The Fresh Diet’s Chief Culinary Officer.  “And, washing down our guiltless, tasty treats with a brew or two on game day, will please your palate, your waistline and make them that much more appetizing!” Recipes below for: Grilled Chicken Skewer with Broccoli & Thai Peanut Sauce Barbeque Beef Sliders with Cheddar [...]

TFD Holiday Recipe – Salmon w/ Spicy Pomegranate Sauce

Posted by The Fresh Diet December 12, 2011 No Comments »
TFD Holiday Recipe - Salmon w/ Spicy Pomegranate Sauce

  Fillet of Salmon with Spiced Pomegranate Sauce Serves 6   Ingredients: 6 ( 4-oz.) salmon fillets 3/4  teaspoon salt, divided 1/2  teaspoon ground black pepper, divided 1  cup pomegranate juice 1/4  cup honey 1  teaspoon lemon juice 1  tablespoon water 1  teaspoon cornstarch 1/4  teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4  teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8  teaspoon ground cayenne pepper 1/8  teaspoon Chinese five spice powder 1  tablespoon Smart Balance Buttery Spread   Directions: Adjust oven rack to upper middle position and heat oven to 350 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Season salmon fillets with 1/2 teaspoon [...]

TFD’s Sweet Potato & Egg Saffron Recipe – The Thanksgiving Aftermath by Marta

Posted by The Fresh Diet November 22, 2011 No Comments »
TFD's Sweet Potato & Egg Saffron Recipe - The Thanksgiving Aftermath by Marta

Tasty and Nutritious The Thanksgiving aftermath recipe by marta on Nov 21, 2011 • 1:44 pm Yes, we understand. You don’t want to read the words turkey, stuffing, pumpkin, cranberry and/or potatoes for awhile. But, let’s face it. What are you going to do with all the leftovers that are sited in your fridge? Before throwing them away first time in the morning, there are still plenty of things that you can do with the delicious turkey or sweet potatoes. Throw away the regret and do not make the mistake to not to have breakfast the following day to start [...]

TFD’s Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake Recipe!

Posted by The Fresh Diet November 17, 2011 4 Comments »
TFD's Pumpkin Gingersnap Cheesecake Recipe!

The Fresh Diet’s PUMPKIN GINGERSNAP CHEESECAKE RECIPE – Yum! Thanksgiving is fast approaching, so we wanted to share a healthy dessert recipe with you for the holiday.  It’s two-fold, with a recipe for the Gingersnap crust and the Pumpkin cheesecake filling, equating to twice the sweet treat!  So, if it’s not on your TFD meal plan menu already, here it is in black & white for you to prepare, cook, share and enjoy! Bon appetite and a happy, HEALTHY holiday from TFD! STEP 1 – Ginger Snap Crust Recipe Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups ground gingersnap cookies (about 28 cookies) 1/4 [...]

Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Wrap Recipe by Chef Yos

Posted by The Fresh Diet November 11, 2011 No Comments »
Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Wrap Recipe by Chef Yos

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, here’s a healthy recipe for you all to enjoy when you’ve got extra turkey lingering in your refrigerator!  This is a great wrap sandwich to enjoy the day after (or the next few days after) Turkey Day. Gobble Gobble it up – as it’s less than 300 calories and packs 23 grams of protein!   Healthy Thanksgiving Turkey Wrap Recipe by Chef Yos Schwartz from The Fresh Diet   Makes 4 servings Ingredients: 2 cups chopped leftover cooked turkey breast 1/2 cup diced granny smith apple 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 3 tablespoons non-fat Greek [...]

The Jewish Week Profiles Zalmi & Chef Yos

Posted by The Fresh Diet July 26, 2011 No Comments »
The Jewish Week Profiles Zalmi & Chef Yos

  Kosher, Low-Cal And At The Door Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Steve Lipman Staff Writer Late one recent Sunday night, three vans set out from an industrial kitchen in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, carrying four packaged kosher meals in insulated bags. By early morning, the meals were delivered to homes in nearby Brooklyn, Boston and Washington. The meals, produced by the Kosher Fresh Diet firm (kosherfreshdiet.com), marked the expansion of its home-delivered products to the Northeast and a growth of the kosher-meals-at-your-doorstep trend. Kosher Fresh Diet, the creation of Zalmi Duchman and Yosef Schwartz, both in their early 30s, offers meals (under [...]

Keeping it Simple: Why the New USDA “Food Plate” Positively Reinforces The Fresh Diet Philosophy!

Posted by The Fresh Diet June 7, 2011 No Comments »
Keeping it Simple: Why the New USDA “Food Plate” Positively Reinforces The Fresh Diet Philosophy!

The Fresh Diet has always based its nutritional specifications on the Food Pyramid as outlined by the USDA. In terms of public health, however, it has widely been thought that the pyramid is confusing and doesn’t really help consumers make better food choices.