Recipe of the day    Monday, July 29

Smokin Good Chickpeas.  From Nutrition Action Healthletter  July/Augustu 2013

Saute 3 minced cloves of garlic in 2 Tbp extra-virgin  olive oil.  Add 1 c. chopped fresh Roma tomatoes and a generous pinch of red pepper flakes.  Simmer for 2 minutes.

Add 1 1/2 cups of drained, no-salt-added chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) and heat through.   Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Note:  Most canned foods have BPS in the can linings.  The estrogen mimic increases the risk of behavioral problems and cancer in laboratory animals and possibly humans. 

Solution:  Cook your beans from scratch if you have time....or try Whole Foods 365 Organic No Salt Added Black, Cannelini, Garbanzo or Kidney Beans.  They are packed in cartons rather than cans, so they are BPA-free.