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Quinoa Cucumber Tomato Spinach Salad
Quinoa Cucumber Tomato Spinach Salad
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup fresh cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 large organic cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup organic baby spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, pit removed and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon (or 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
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Rinse…
Plant Powered Protein
While I wrote about the benefits of plant versus animal protein in “Resilient Health: How to Thrive in Our Toxic World,” I only recently watched the 2018 documentary “Game Changers” about successful elite athletes who made the switch to a completely plant-based diet. All I can say is “WOW!”
This film is a must-see and will open your eyes to one of the biggest food myths that we have been served – which is that plant-based proteins are somehow not enough to be able to fully sustain us. And y…
The Truth About Sugar, Sweeteners, and Diet Drinks
Sugary drinks like soda, fruit punch, lemonade, sports and energy drinks, and other sugar-sweetened beverages can contribute to obesity and diabetes. But did you know that consuming too much added sugar can also raise blood pressure and increase chronic inflammation? And excessive sugar can impair the liver’s ability to clear toxic compounds from the bloodstream and lead to fatty liver disease.
One sneaky way these added sugars get in is in what we drink. The average can of sugar-sweetened …
Rainbow Salad
Rainbow Salad
You can get really creative when making your rainbow salad - adding different flavors to make it more or less sweet or savory. Here are some of my favorites:
- Red: Tomato, red bell pepper, red onion, cranberries, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate, red apple
- Orange: Carrot, orange bell pepper, orange slices, mango
- Yellow: Yellow bell pepper, corn, lemon, pineapple, summer squash
- Green: Chopped spinach, romaine, arugula or other leafy green; cabbage, a…
Eat a Rainbow
“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” -Ayurvedic saying
Food as Medicine
Food represents so many things to us – nourishment, connection, comfort. And to me, it is the foundation of health. Food not only provides us with energy in the form of calories from macronutrients (proteins, fats, and carbs), but also information that communicates different messages in the body and mind.
That information can be complex, and I’m going to break it…
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Balsamic Dressing
- 10 oz organic baby spinach
- 1 cup organic strawberries, quartered
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2-4 oz crumbled goat cheese (optional)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
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Combine spinach and strawberries in a large bowl. Add in goat cheese if desired.
To toast almonds, place a small skillet over low heat. Lightly oil with …
Invigorating Green Smoothie
Invigorating Green Smoothie
- 1 handful organic leafy greens (spinach, kale, romaine, dandelion greens)
- 1 stalk organic celery
- 1 medium organic cucumber
- 1/2 - 1 medium organic apple
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (peeled)
- cilantro, mint ((optional))
- 8 ounces filtered water
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Combine all the ingredients and blend well in a Vitamix or other heavy-duty blender.
Alternatively: press the ingredients (except the water) in a juicer. I use an Omega Vert Masticating Juicer
Telomere Health and Nutrition
Telomeres, the protective end-caps on our chromosomes, and telomerase, the enzyme which helps to build up those end-caps, are important to prevent chromosomal damage and degradation and have been proposed as a marker of “biological aging.” Studies have related shorter telomeres to higher risk of some age-related chronic diseases and higher mortality in general, and since their discovery there has been a flurry of research to understand their function and what factors contribute to their activit…
Food and Nutrients for Detoxification
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