The brassica family of vegetables, which includes Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale, is one of your most powerful weapons in warding off many common diseases. All fruits and vegetables are valuable sources of nutrients that fight disease. They are naturally low in fat, cholesterol, calories, and sodium; but rich in potassium, fiber, folic…
THE MEATLOAF CAKE Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time for meatloaf: about 45 minutes. Serves: many Two round cake pans Your favorite meatloaf recipe Mashed potatoes Ketchup Cherry Tomatoes Prepare your favorite meatloaf recipe, but, before baking, divide the mixture into the two round cake pans and pat the meatloaves flat. Bake as usual, but shorten…
Discover a flavorful Bok Choy & Pineapple Salad topped with Sweet Ginger Cream Sauce, followed by a creamy Chococado Shake. These recipes are nutrient-rich, low-calorie, and packed with taste.
You cannot buy your health; you must earn it through healthy living. -Dr. Joel Fuhrman PROTEIN POWER BREAKFAST Prep time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 20 minutes. Serves: 6 2 cups almond or oat milk 1 Tbsp lentils 2 Tbsp steel cut oats 2 Tbsp oat bran 1 Tbsp Kasha (buckwheat groats, toasted) 1 Tbsp flax…
Cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, kale and brussel sprouts have super immune boosting properties and definitely qualify as a “super foods.” In this cruciferous salad, we use of those vegetables to offer an amazing crunch and juiciness! Then we use avocado as the healthy fat, replacing an extracted oil as the base for our…
As you are reworking your diet to begin the new year, try adding at least one Vegan recipe a week. This Bean and Pesto Soup is packed full of fiber and protein to get you through the day. Feel Good Bean and Pesto Soup Serves 8 2 cans no salt added cannellini beans-rinsed & drained…
It is that time of the year when your resolutions are thrown in the air and then you wait to see what comes down and sticks! Most of us include diet, eating better, and exercise at the top of the list. Important in our life is to eat better, but not lack in decandance, taste,…
Did you know that you can keep up your energy levels by eating foods high in iron? Good examples are kale and spinach, as well as foods that help you absorb iron, such as citrus and garlic. Iron deficiency can leave you feeling tired? Below is a great energy booster to keep you going through…
Come for the parsnips, stay for the portobello. Parsnips are a close relative of the carrot and have been cultivated since the days of ancient Rome. They are an aromatic tasty root vegetable and they’re packed with nutrients! In this dish we have substituted heavy cream and butter for a healthy garlic cashew cream. The…
Thanksgiving is all about eating and usually in abundance. Try using recipes with lots of fresh herbs, spices and seasonal fruits and vegetables. Prepare a turkey or grill fish. BEETS WITH GOAT CHEESE AND CITRUS HONEY VINAIGRETTE Prep time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 6 minutes. Serves: 4 – 6 4 Beets, 2 gold, 2 red…
Use applesauce and almond milk to make these dairy-free cornbread muffins with chopped nuts adding texture and flavor. Leftover muffins can be frozen. Happy baking! Whole Wheat Cornbread Muffins Makes 12 muffins. 1 ½ cup cornmeal ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed 2 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon sea salt 1…
Classic chowder relies heavily on milk and cream, and perhaps a little butter. As yum as that is, if you have never used cashews to replace regular cream or milk in a soup before, I highly recommend it. Even if you are cooking for someone who is on the dairy train, it’s a lovely change…
Busy? Jan says eat more foods that are good for you! What can I say; I love to eat, cook, entertain, take photos and, lately, exercise. A wonderful way to work-off some of the calories and keep out of the doctor’s office is to eat more foods that are good for you. Below is a…
VEGAN BEAN CHILI Serves 6 – 8 This vegan bean chili is a hearty version of the classic, full of vegetables, savory spices and herbs. It is a perfect dish for potlucks, picnics, and manly enough for a football party. It is also a simple no-stress dish perfect for a weeknight meal. Serve over brown…
As the summer winds down, we’re all still searching for the perfect taste of lingering lightness that is a warm-weather meal; and, of course a recipe that keeps us in line should we want to break out our bathing suits for one last swim is always welcome. These cookies are moist, rich, fudgy and filling,…
As the summer winds down, we’re all still searching for the perfect taste of lingering lightness that is a warm-weather meal; and, of course a recipe that keeps us in line should we want to break out our bathing suits for one last swim is always welcome. This watermelon salad recipe is cool and refreshing,…
If you’re looking to add new healthy recipes to your cooking repertoire, look for nutritional foods that contain vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other healing agents for your body. Refined food, including refined sugar, salt, and grains, contains little or no healthful nutrients. It may be a little more expensive and take a little longer to…
If you’re looking to add new healthy recipes to your cooking repertoire, look for nutritional foods that contain vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other healing agents for your body. Refined food, including refined sugar, salt, and grains, contains little or no healthful nutrients. It may be a little more expensive and take a little longer to…
Mexican food to me is a ripe avocado, a rainbow of beans, fresh herbs, spicy chilies, tangy citrus, and tropical fruits. Combining what I felt were the best elements of Mexican flavors, the Raw Taco was born. A raw walnut mix is the base and looks almost like ground beef, topped with tangy salsa, avocado…
These dishes are made with fresh ingredients, naturally low in fat, and easy to prepare. Delicious dinner for summer, including season fresh peaches. MEDITERREAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI Prep time: 30 minutes. Cooking time: 30 minutes. Serves: 4 4 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise ½ cup olive oil, divided 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 4 cloves garlic, finely…
