Salt is in just about everything you eat. This is particularly true if you eat out often. Too much sodium causes heart and renal disease. It can also cause cancer and a variety of other health problems. The key to cutting sodium is to get savvy with your cooking. Herbs can help. Herbs add a […]
Serves 2-3 Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa Salt to taste (I recommend sea salt) 1 can (15 oz.) white beans, drained and rinsed 2 stalks celery, from the inner heart of the celery, or 1 fat stalk from the outside of the bunch, diced 4 large or 8 small fresh sage leaves, cut into slivers or […]
January 16-22 is a significant week in history. It is the 18th annual celebration of Healthy Weight Week. No, we are not celebrating only those who are at a healthy weight. We are also celebrating the fact that everyone can make healthy choices in their diet and live their lives as healthy human beings. Does […]
Serves 6 Ingredients: 2 tsp. olive oil ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1½ lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 2 medium shallots, halved and sliced (¼ cup) 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.) ¼ cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries 1 Tbs. agave syrup 1 Tbs. walnut oil Directions: Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried cannellini (white kidney) beans 2 cups vegetable stock 1 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried red chili flakes, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida 1 lb. fresh spinach leaves, trimmed 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste fresh ground black pepper Directions: Rinse the […]
Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1/2 pound mushrooms, wiped clean, trimmed and sliced • 1 to 2 garlic cloves (to taste), minced • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves • Salt and freshly ground pepper • 1 pound baby spinach, rinsed but not dried; or 2 pounds bunch spinach, stemmed and rinsed […]
Here’s a simple recipe for fresh applesauce to enjoy on the pumpkin waffles/pancakes or potato pancakes…on lots of healthy food! Quick Raw Applesauce 4 large Jonathan or Fuji apples, washed/cored/quartered 1 cup water 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. nutmeg 1/3 cup (or more, to taste) maple syrup Pulse all ingredients in […]
A Manhattan dentist has offered to buy back Halloween candy in an effort to save children’s tooth enamel. I say Bravo! He is offering $1.00 per pound of “excess” candy as “there’s only so much you can eat.” I love this idea and believe it is a great way to teach different lessons to children. […]
For almost eight years, I volunteered at Ronald McDonald House. It brought me such joy to bring happiness to the lives of children living with cancer and their families. We played games, sang songs and read stories. We shared fun meals, some catered by local restaurants, and kicked-off the World Series in a mock stadium […]
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25-35 minutes Yields: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 1 sweet potato 2 parsnips 2 carrots 2 turnips or 1 large rutabaga 1 daikon radish (or substitute/add in your favorites, like winter squash) 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 head garlic, broken up into cloves without the skin salt and pepper 2 tablespoons […]
