Kelley Martin

Kelley Martin

Kelley Martin is an award-winning journalist who has been covering the news for more than 20 years. She cooks for her family, and she shares recipes with the readers of Easy Health Options™.

Healthy Diet, Recipes

In the kitchen with Kelley: Pan-roasted new potatoes

I’ve been using my iron skillet more and more lately, and I’ve discovered that I like pan-roasting most vegetables in it — including new potatoes. An added benefit of cooking in a cast iron skillet is the additional iron it can add to your diet.

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In the kitchen with Kelley: Spicy toasted almonds

According to the Almond Board of California, one ounce of almonds contains about the same amount of disease-fighting polyphenols thought to ward off heart disease and cancer, as a cup of broccoli or green tea.

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In the kitchen with Kelley: Easy Healthy Guacamole

You’ve heard of good fats? Avocados are a great source. Without enough healthy fats in your diet, your metabolism slows down leaving you to pack on the pounds.

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In the kitchen with Kelley: Pickled shrimp

When I was in college, I accompanied one of my sorority sisters to a wedding in South Carolina. But what I remember most was an appetizer that was served at the reception: Pickled shrimp. It was delicious. I know it’s meant to be an appetizer, but on sweltering summer days I like to serve it on top of a bed of lettuce as dinner.

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In the kitchen with Kelley: BLT lettuce wrap

My favorite tomato sandwich has always been bacon, lettuce and tomato on toasted white bread with mayonnaise. But I’ve come up with a new, healthy way to get my BLT fix…

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In the kitchen with Kelley: Monkey salad

Bananas are a favorite in the Martin house because of their links to lowering blood pressure, reducing cancer risk and improving heart health. And of course, they add just the right amount of sweetness to monkey salad.

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In the kitchen with Kelley: Raspberry pops

Trying to find a tasty treat these days without added sugars is almost impossible. And please don’t get me started on artificial sugars — I’d rather gain a few pounds than risk cancer or autoimmune disease. But with these raspberry pops you don’t have to do either…

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In the kitchen with Kelley: Watermelon agua fresca

Watermelon is an excellent source of lycopene, an antioxidant carotenoid that’s been studied for it’s potential role in reducing risk of heart disease, various cancers and offering skin protection from harmful UV rays…

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In the kitchen with Kelley: Blackberry smoothie

In addition to being delicious, blackberries are so good for you. They’re rich in bioflavonoids and vitamin C, and you know there are major reasons to boost your C intake including cancer-fighting and anti-aging benefits. Get some at the farmer’s market now!

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In the kitchen with Kelley: Shrimp ceviche with avocado

There is only one shellfish that my children and I all like: shrimp. Luckily, we live close enough to the Gulf Coast that we can find fresh shrimp fairly easily.

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