In our Northeast region–fiddlehead ferns are now in season. They are harvested from our local area, and brought into the health food store every year along with other spring crops. Because of their appearance, and quite frankly–they are ferns, I shied away from using these curly little plants in my recipes. But this year, after seeing them around every spring,…
Is Soy Bad For You?
A Vegan Doctor Addresses Soy Myths and Misinformation By Holly Wilson MD | January 14, 2014 | Categories: Health and Nutrition Soy has long been recognized as a nutrient-dense food and as an excellent source of protein by respected dietitians and clinical nutritionists. The soybean contains all of the essential amino acids, as well as an impressive list of micronutrients…
Sesame Tofu Salad
I like to come up with ways to make tofu taste good. It really is possible. By adding texture and flavor, tofu can be quite enjoyable. Baking tofu is a great way to add chewy texture without frying. Season the tofu before baking it to add flavor. Tofu is an inexpensive protein source, so if you…
Apple Walnut Salad
Today is Earth Day and the first day of Passover. I was researching traditional dishes that are eaten on Passover and I came across a recipe for haroset. It is basically made with apples, walnuts, cinnamon, sugar or honey, and dates. There are many variations, one of which has sweet grape wine, so I decided…
Health Benefits of Turmeric
The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Turmeric has been used for over 2500 years in India. The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health…
New Recipe Coming Soon! Spicy Cabbage & Tomatoes
This Friday (4/8), 1-3 pm, I’ll be sampling my new creation for my “Vivacious Veggies” demo at Mother Earth’s–Kingston. If you’re in the neighborhood, come on by!
Health Benefits of Lemons
It’s Springtime! A great time for cleaning and cleansing. Lemons are commonly used in cleanses and are also well known for their medicinal power–and many uses. Lemons are alkalizing for the body: Lemons are acidic to begin with but they are alkaline forming on body fluids helping to restore balance to the body’s pH. Lemons are rich in vitamin…
Foods That Cleanse
Various foods contain cleansing properties and can be easily added to your everyday diet. These foods can be considered the best “cleanse” choices: Artichokes contain antioxidant plant compounds called caffeoylquinic acids, which are used to treat hepatic (liver) disorders because they stimulate bile flow. Bile helps the body to digest fats, and efficient bile flow clears the…
Importance of Cleansing
By Hacer Bozkurt, MD The organs responsible primarily for the elimination of toxins and waste are the colon (large intestine), skin, kidneys and lungs. If these organs are not cleansed, the waste products and toxins accumulate and can compromise our health. Everything we put in our mouth touches and affects the walls of the stomach,…
Creamy Broccoli Soup
So many broccoli stalks! This was the inspiration behind this recipe. I would often have a lot of stalks left over after using the broccoli florets–so I ended up making this soup. Feel free to use both parts of the broccoli in this recipe. Ingredients 3 tbs. extra virgin oil 1 cup chopped white onions 3 garlic…
Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
Improves Digestion: Drinking apple cider vinegar in water can help to naturally improve your digestion. It’s important to use raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar. Filtered and pasteurized vinegars will not have this and lack the enzymes and other nutritional properties in raw ACV that have such a positive effect on the digestive process. Heartburn, Intestinal Problems…
Curry Quinoa Salad with Cashews
Quinoa can be used in various ways. It cooks up well for salads and sides. Choose your favorite veggies and season to taste. With just 2 ingredients: curry powder and bouillon, you are adding 8-12 different herbs and spices to the dish. It’s a great way to add lots of flavor with little effort. Ingredients…
Jahnavi Foster, CEC 