Sugar and Autoimmune Disease: Best Friends Forever
Ever heard that phrase ‘CANCER LOVES SUGAR’? The popular saying is based off of fact that sugar blocks the livers’ ability to clear toxins from the blood. People with a high toxic burden are more susceptible to autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and thyroid disease, as well as certain types of cancers, fibromyalgia, chronic…
Thai Basil Lettuce Cups
Ingredients any lean protein: tofu, chicken, turkey 1⁄2 cup lemon juice 1 Tbsp chopped ginger 1⁄2 Tbsp red chile peppers 1⁄2 head cabbage, shredded 1 head of lettuce 1 carrot 1 ripe mango 1 handful cilantro 1 handful torn basil leaves sea salt to taste Directions Cut the carrot into into matchstick-size pieces. Cut the…
Easy Summer Slaw!
Our one-step summer slaw is a really quick and simple recipe. We especially like its light citrus dressing (lime juice and extra virgin olive oil)– less calories than your standard mayo-based coleslaw. Enjoy! Ingredients 1/2 bag pre-made broccoli slaw 2 cucumbers, diced handful of walnuts, broken in small pieces (give them a few taps with…
Kale Chips, Round 2
Made a batch of kale chips for my parents when I went home last week and they turned out pretty good! Any variety of kale will do (curly, dinosaur, red russian), but just a heads up: you want the leaves super dry before baking to get that great crusty crunch. So good and really easy– I’m thinking…
Roasted Golden Beets with Sweet Onions
We love beets. Ingredients 2 medium size sweet onions, sliced across the grain 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 bunch of golden beets Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Handful of chopped spinach, swiss chard, or arugula 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Toss the sliced onions with…
Trying Something New
There is so much more to eating healthy than romaine lettuce salads. A lot of us say we don’t like vegetables, but think of all the leaves, greens, roots, and stems we haven’t tried. We covered kohlrabi, but ever heard of Okra or Nopales? In the spirit of culinary adventure, grab that weird-looking thing at…
Frozen Banana Ice Cream!
Hope everyone had a wonderful Fourth of July yesterday. It was a beautiful, sunny day in southern California– the perfect kind of weather for cooking barbecue, sipping cold drinks, and going out for ice cream. Or better yet, making your own from scratch! What a cool idea, blending frozen bananas into ice cream. And so…
DIY Maple-Ginger Granola
Whatever you can make in your own kitchen from scratch instead of buying in a box, you should. This recipe makes a tasty lunch-box snack, a crunchy topping for yogurt, or a satisfying breakfast over fresh berries and oatmeal. Ingredients 4 cups oats 1 cup wheat bran 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds…
The Real Deal with Antioxidants
Antioxidants protect the body’s cells against oxidative damage, and may play a role in slowing aging, staving off cognitive decline, and preventing cancer. In the past few years, antioxidants have gotten a lot of attention in the media and in the world of product marketing. The exotic Acai berry may get all the hype, but don’t…
Raw Zucchini and Eggplant Ratatouille
Beautiful day today at the Berkeley Farmers Market! Root vegetables like carrots are in season, as are zucchini and squash, so I thought I’d post another RAW recipe using these ingredients. Enjoy! Raw Zucchini and Eggplant Ratatouille Ingredients 2 small eggplants 2 small zucchini 1 yellow or summer squash 1⁄4 cup chopped olives Sauce: 2…