Made with fresh, whole foods, this sweet tasting, cold soup is an excellent tonic for inflammatory conditions. And for vegetarians, the yogurt makes this a balanced meal with all the essential amino acids. This recipe was shared by my friend Jen Smith. Thanks again, Jen! (serves 4) 2 cucumbers, seeded and peeled 1 Avocado, chopped 4 medium carrots, sliced 1 cup whole, unsweetened, organic yogurt 3 cups organic vegetable broth 1 tsp tumeric 1 tsp corriander 2 garlic cloves … Read More
Some Cautions About Soy
When I first came into this business of health and nutrition more than 16 years ago now, soy was considered a health food. It was soon to become the most mass-produced American crop and was appearing in the ingredients labels of thousands of products that we consume every day. Many viewed soy as an excellent vegetarian source of complete dietary protein (even though it is deficient in the amino acids methionine and cysteine). Vegetarians were practically living on tofu and … Read More
Thai Summer Vegetable Saute
This is a delicious way to get in your superfoods! A simple sauté of Swiss chard, shallots, peppers, squash, tomatoes, basil, and scallions cooked in coconut oil and served over a quinoa-jasmine rice pilaf with a spicy option. This makes an excellent side dish or—for the vegetarians—a complete meal! This recipe is shared by my good friend Jen Smith—an exceptional chef in her own right. Ingredients: 2 Shallots minced 20 Leaves swiss chard chopped 4 sweet banana peppers OR serranos … Read More
Six Essential Steps to Making a Healthy Lifestyle Change
Making a healthy lifestyle change can be quite challenging. In fact, the mere thought of it can be downright terrifying or at least intimidating, even if you have been through this process before. After all, it is a rather big decision. You are considering changing the way in which you live your life….or at least part of it. Many of us mortal humans have tried and failed on countless occasions to make these seemingly simple adjustments in our … Read More
Avocado Gazpacho
(serves 6) No need to feel guilty about enjoying this decadent concoction! It’s chocked full of nutrients and incredibly easy to prepare, not to mention it can easily be made into a small meal by adding some seafood. The avocados provide a healthy supply of vitamins C, E, and K, as well as B vitamins, potassium, fiber, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. The cucumber give you some more vitamin K and potassium, as well as the anioxidants beta carotene, lutein, and … Read More
