FOOD-AS-MEDICINE: ONIONS Onions along with garlic, leeks, shallots, and scallions, are members of the pungent sulfur-containing allium family. These foods all contribute as aromatics in culinary applications and potent detoxifiers in the food-as-medicine realm. Onions are a great source of antioxidants and polyphenols, two of the most potent are glutathione and quercetin. These compounds are…
ROASTED BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH THE BEST BALSAMIC DRESSING When choosing beets, select firm roots; smaller roots will be sweeter, quicker to cook, and won’t require peeling! While the quality of the greens does not reflect that of the roots, if you are going to consume this very nutritious part of the plant…
RAINBOW CHARD WITH LEMONY GARLIC SAUCE With its rainbow spectrum of color, rainbow chard has a variety of antioxidant biocompounds or pigment-based nutrients! Beyond the variety of spectrum within the stem…Did you know greens contain the full spectrum of antioxidants? Think of leaves on a tree, they have the ability to change colors! So they…
DETOX DIET BASICS Your body has the natural ability to rid itself of toxins and waste; however, most of our systems are overwhelmed with far more toxins than the body can get rid of. Excess toxins and waste in the body can lead to depression, lack of energy, skin conditions, weight gain, joint pain, headaches,…
MISO-HEALTHY CANCER FIGHTING SALAD FOOD IS MEDICINE! NURTURE OR LIFESTYLE PLAYS A GREATER ROLE THAN NATURE OR GENETICS IN CANCER! The most common cancers that effect us in the West (breast, colon, prostate) are 10-60xs more prevalent than areas such as Asia and yet, population studies have identified the same amount of precancerous cells in…
