With the weather warming up, schools letting out, and summer nearly in full swing, many of us will find ourselves going to neighborhood cookouts or picnics in our favorite parks.  For many of us that means salads.  A good salad is a great addition to any cookout or picnic.  In the spirit of summer cookouts, here’s the recipe for one of my favorite salads.
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Soy products can be found in such a wide array of choices that we should easily be able to find the soy products that are right for us.  Most of the soy products we generally look for are soy foods because soy foods can be an excellent source of soy protein.
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Over the last couple of years, research into the health benefits of soy has shown that soy can benefit many people, both women and men.  However, many people do not choose soy because they do not realize how delicious soy foods can taste and how easy they are to prepare.  Many of us still think of soy foods as having a ‘beany’ or ‘chalky’ taste; however, ever-improving flavor technologies have removed these flavors from most modern soy ingredients.
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Many of us do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids in our diet.  Certain fish like salmon, mackerel, halibut, lake trout, and albacore tuna are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids.  However, it can get boring simply eating your fish fried, baked, or broiled.  Sometimes, it is fun to spice things up a bit.  Our Revival Soy Salmon Fiesta is a great way to enjoy salmon or your favorite omega-3-rich fish.
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Vegetables are an important part of our every day dietary routine.  According to the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans, most adults should get between 2.5 to 3.5 cups of vegetables every day.  Unfortunately, most of us don’t seem to eat enough vegetables on a regular basis.  This Tuna & Soy Pasta Garden Salad is delicious way to start getting plenty of vegetables in our diets.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 package Revival Soy Penne Pasta (6 oz.)
• 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped yellow squash
• 1/4 cup grape tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped zucchini
• 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper (green or red)
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• 1 can water-packed tuna
• 1/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 pinch of ground red pepper
• salt, to taste

Directions: Cook Revival Soy penne pasta al dente, drain, and allow to cool slightly.  Drain water from tuna.  Mix all ingredients in a bowl and allow to chill.  Serve with your favorite Revival Soy baked soy protein chips and enjoy!  Optional: make this recipe your very own by substituting your own favorite vegetables for any of the ones listed above!

Revival’s Tuna & Soy Pasta Garden Salad makes a great lunch or dinner that is rich in vegetables and lean protein.  Try it today!

Start enjoying the nutritional benefits of soy with Dr. Tabor’s Revival® soy protein shakes, bars, snacks, and other delicious products.*

Have you had a busy day at work and really need something quick and tasty that you can make for dinner without a requiring a whole lot of work or time?  Try this easy, yet delicious, meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 bag Revival Penne Soy Pasta
• 28 oz can whole tomatoes
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 bag frozen stir fry vegetables

Directions: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.  Add oregano, garlic, black pepper, chopped onion, and chopped green pepper.  Add frozen, stir-fry vegetables.  Cook, covered, for about 10 minutes or until tender.  While vegetables are cooking, place tomatoes in blender and chop (alternatively, you can use pre-chopped tomatoes).  Add tomatoes and bay leaf to the vegetables in the skillet.  Let simmer for 20 minutes on low heat.  Cook Revival Penne Soy Pasta as directed.  Drain and pour pasta into a 13″ x 9″ pan.  Pour vegetable mixture over pasta.  Sprinkle with mozzarella or Parmesan cheese if desired.  Serve and Enjoy!

This meal is a great way to get some of your daily vegetable servings as well as boost your daily protein intake.  Revival Penne Soy Pasta provides 8 grams of healthy soy protein and 14 grams total protein per serving!

Dr. Tabor’s Revival® soy protein shakes, bars, snacks, and other delicious products are a great way obtain the nutritional benefits of soy.*

Are you tired of eating essentially the same foods month after month?  Are you looking to try something new?  Treat yourself and your family or friends to this Naturally Nice™ Gourmet Chicken recipe for a deliciously unique dinner.

Ingredients (per serving):

• 3 oz. chicken, light meat without skin
• 1 teaspoon basil-flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 package Revival Naturally Nice™ Baked Protein Chips
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions:

Thoroughly crush one pack of Revival’s Naturally Nice™ baked soy protein chips for each serving.

Pour crumbs on plate or ‘plate size’ sheet of wax paper. Pull the chicken fillet slightly apart and press gently to flatten just a bit. Using 1 teaspoon of the ‘basil-flavored’ dipping olive oil, thoroughly cover both sides of chicken and press into the crumbs making sure to get the coating on the entire surface and sides of the fillet.  If you do not have basil flavored dipping oil, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of fresh or dried basil flakes over the fillet.  (Tip:  If you want to reduce fat further in this recipe or other similar recipes where you coat a ‘meat’ to bake, you can lightly spray the meat with olive oil cooking spray and then use 1/2 the oil called for in the recipe. There is a small sacrifice in flavor and moisture, but for some it may be a necessary sacrifice.)

Lightly coat a shallow baking dish with cooking spray and add the fillet. (Tip: Don’t use a dish that is over sized for the portion but a smaller dish that keeps the liquids confined to a ‘serving size’ space.  This is key when cooking any meat if you want to keep the juices.)

Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the fillet. Sprinkle paprika ‘lengthwise’ and grind some fresh black pepper over the top for a lip-smacking flavor explosion when baked.

Place in a ‘preheated’ 375 oF oven for 35-45 minutes. (Tip: turn the oven on when you first start preparing your dish. Do not start this off in a cold oven; preheating is a necessity for the proper cooking of fillets of any kind.  Cooking times vary because of the thickness of the fillet and variances in oven temperatures.  You do not want to overcook.  You can insert a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken is done to perfection.)

Throw in a few potato wedges (with the skins on) along side the fillet, drizzle with a tiny bit of olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper.  If you prefer pasta to potato wedges, try some of Revival’s spaghetti or penne for an extra protein boost.  Either side with this delicious chicken makes for a hearty, satisfying meal guaranteed to please any appetite.

Dr. Tabor’s Revival® soy protein shakes, bars, snacks, and other delicious products are a great way obtain the nutritional benefits of soy.*

Have you wondered what low glycemic index means? The glycemic index is simply a measurement of how carbohydrates in foods impact our blood sugar levels. High glycemic index products, like white bread, contain carbohydrates that are rapidly digested and absorbed, thus resulting in sharp increases in blood sugar levels. In contrast, low glycemic index products, like soy protein, have carbohydrates that are slowly digested and absorbed, thus producing smaller rises in blood sugar.

Because of the growing interest that many individuals have in foods with a low glycemic index or in following an overall lower glycemic index diet, we are often asked, “What is the glycemic index of Revival products?”

A study by leading glycemic index experts at a certified laboratory in Sydney, Australia found that popular Revival Soy products, including all Revival bars, shakes and soy pasta, have a low glycemic index with little impact on blood sugar levels (Medical Reference 1).  This is important news for anyone concerned about his or her blood sugar health.

Below are the glycemic index values of popular Revival products:

• Sucralose-sweetened or Unsweetened Revival Soy Shakes = 25 (low glycemic)
• Fructose-sweetened Revival Soy Shakes = 33 (low glycemic)
• Low-carb Revival Soy Bars = 47 (low glycemic)
• Regular Revival Soy Bars = 52 (low glycemic)
• Revival Soy Pasta = 47 (low glycemic)

According to The Glycemic Index website, the possible benefits of a low glycemic index diet are numerous including weight loss and reduced hunger cravings (Medical Reference 2).

Because soy protein has a low glycemic index, it won’t cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels after consumption (Medical Reference 3).

Start enjoying the low glycemic index benefits of soy with Dr. Tabor’s Revival® soy protein shakes, bars, snacks, and other delicious products.*

Medical References:

1.  Blair RM, Henley EC, Tabor A.  Soy foods have low glycemic index and insulin response indices in normal weight subjects.  Nutrition Journal 2006; 5:35.

2.  The Glycemic Index (www.glycemicindex.com)

3.  Eisenstein J, Roberts SB, Dallal G, Saltzman E. High-protein weight-loss diets: are they safe and do they work? A review of the experimental and epidemiologic data. Nutr Rev 2002, 60:189-200.

Chicken and Soy Parmesan

Ingredients

• 4 Chicken Breasts – Sliced in half lengthwise
• 12 ounces Revival Soy® Thin Spaghetti pasta
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 27 ounces Tomato Sauce – no sugar added
• 8 slices Mozzarella Cheese (½ oz. each)

Italian Breading (made with Revival Soy®)

• 1 packet Revival Soy® Plain Soy Shake
• ¼ cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 tsp Dry Basil
• ½ tsp Dry Oregano
• ½ tsp Garlic Salt
• ½ tsp Salt
• ½ tsp Black Pepper

Directions

• Prepare the Italian breading by mixing the ingredients together.
• Dip the chicken breast in the breading and allow it to sit in the refrigerator covered for 5 minutes.  Dip the chicken breasts again and repeat the process an additional time for a total of three dips. Heat a nonstick pan to a medium heat and add a few tablespoons of olive oil. Pan-fry the chicken breast on both sides until golden brown. Portion 1 tbsp of tomato sauce over the chicken breast and top with a slice of mozzarella cheese. Bake in a 350° oven until the cheese is golden brown.
• Bring water to a boil and add 12 ounces of pasta. Cook pasta until al dente.
• Place pasta on plate, add remainder of tomato sauce, add chicken and serve.

I hope you enjoy this as much as I do!

Start enjoying the benefits of soy with Dr. Tabor’s Revival® soy protein shakes, bars, snacks, and other delicious products.*

Protein food (i.e. food rich in protein) is an important part of our every day diet. Protein is a critical nutrient used by all the cells of our bodies (Medical Reference 1). Everyday of our lives, the protein in our body is being broken down and remade. The formation of new protein requires both essential and nonessential amino acids. Complete proteins are those that provide all of the essential amino acids in high enough concentrations for growth and development. Protein food that contains high quality, complete proteins provides the best way to meet our nutritional needs.

Diets that include high protein food have been shown to be beneficial for weight loss and dieting (Medical Reference 2, 3) because protein food helps you feel full (Medical References 2, 4, 5). High protein food diets have also been reported to reduce body weight (Medical Reference 6) and improve body composition (Medical Reference 7). Also, protein foods often provide an abundance of nutrients with a small amount of calories, helping us to meet our nutritional needs without overeating.
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