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Olive Oil – You probably already know that monounsaturated-rich olive oil is good for your heart, but is may help prevent abdominal fat as well. A Brazilian study found that rats eating olive oil gained less fat around their organs (visceral fat) compared to rats consuming soybean oil. Oils rich in monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids may lower insulin levels and prevent fat from depositing into the abdomen.
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One recipe pulls all these foods together.
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
- 1 cup French lentils
- 2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium heirloom tomato
- ½ cup canned artichoke hearts, drained
- 2 scallions, chopped
- ¼ cup mixed olives
- 3 ounces feta cheese, chilled
Sort and rinse the lentils. Simmer them in the water over medium heat, covered, until lentils are just tender, about 30 minutes. Drain the lentils thoroughly and rinse in cold water.
In a medium-size salad bowl, whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked lentils. Set aside to cool completely.
Dice the tomato and artichoke hearts into ½-inch pieces. Thinly slice the scallions. Chop the olives. Add all of these to the cooled, dressed lentils. Stir gently until well coated. Crumble feta cheese into salad and mix gently to combine. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side or on top of mixed greens.
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