Today's Recipe From Dr. Weil: Creamy Coleslaw with Tofu Mayonnaise

Friday January 23, 2015 A delicious recipe to help you eat and feel healthy — direct to you from Dr. Weil's Optimum Health Plan. Creamy Coleslaw with Tofu Mayonnaise 2 ServingsThis healthy version of an American classic is good with sandwiches. Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable providing indoles which may be related to a reduced risk of breast cancer. Ingredients: 4 cups shredded cabbage 1 cup shredded carrot 1/4 cup tofu mayonnaise (recipe follows) 1 tsp celery seed (optional) Instructions: In a medium bowl, mix together the cabbage and carrot. Add the tofu mayonnaise and celery seed, if you use it, and stir gently to mix well. Tofu Mayonnaise Ingredients: 1 cup tofu, regular or silken, drained 2 tsp cider vinegar 2 tsp Dijon mustard 2 tsp honey (or sugar) 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil preferably 1 tsp herb blend Instructions: Mix all ingredients together until creamy. Refrigerate. Nutritional Information: Per serving: 99 calories 3 g total fat (0 g sat) 0 mg cholesterol 16 g carbohydrate 5 g protein 5 g fiber 71 mg sodium - Recipe reprinted with permission of DrWeil.com. Tomorrow's Recipe: Hot Cocoa This homemade hot cocoa is lower in sugar (and carbohydrates) than other recipes. It can be made with soy milk. Try flavoring it with cinnamon for a little change.