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A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe Do you need a convenient, quick way to fit in five fruits and greens? Look no further. This is delicious and takes about 6 minutes to make. Your body will thank you. Ingredients 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 1 orange (peeled) 1 pear (an apple works well, too) Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 collard green leaves 2-3 mint leaves 1 banana 1 cup of coconut water* Several ice cubes (if not using frozen cranberries) Simply blend all ingredients … [Read more...]
A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe I've tried many chili recipes and I landed on this one as my favorite. It's thick, flavorful and the bottle of gluten-free bear adds a great flavor. If you haven't had your greens for the day, add some kale or spinach. Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, diced 2 carrots, sliced thin 4-6 cloves of garlic, crushed 3 TBS unrefined olive oil 1/2 to 1 tsp chipotle chili powder (based on the spice level you prefer) 2 to 3 tsp chili powder 2 … [Read more...]
Last of a two-part series Last month’s article looked at the top five most popularly mentioned superfoods. They included turmeric, garlic, ginger, healthy fats and tea. The theme of these food items is they have known anti-inflammatory properties. This month, we will look at the next five most popularly mentioned superfoods. The list was compiled after looking through current superfoods literature. BERRIES The berry category covers many different fruits, but the few specifically … [Read more...]
A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe Cranberry season is a favorite of mine, because I get excited to make this dish. It is bursting with flavor and full of antioxidants. 2 cups fresh cranberries 1 cored apple 1 peeled orange 1 cup pitted dates *Filtered water *Use enough filtered water to create the consistency you desire. If you have a good quality blender, you can put all of the ingredients in at the same time. Blend until chunky, not smooth. … [Read more...]
Fine wine lovers searching for something more sustainable to sip on will find a new one-stop shop at ConsciousWine.com. Earth-conscious West Coast producers including Ambyth, Brooks, Cowhorn, Dominio IV, Lumos and Michel-Schlumberger are among the first wineries to set up shop on the new site devoted exclusively to estates that perform as well on the ground as they do in the glass. To make the grade, vintners are required to create vital, great-tasting wines from sustainably-farmed, … [Read more...]
First of a two-part series Each week, I muster the energy to shop for the week's groceries. It's never fun. I don't like to grocery shop. And adding to my dislike is the confusion: What really is best for me to eat? What labels or brands do I trust? I consider myself an informed consumer, and yet still struggle with what to buy. Every sign and label is trying to convince me of the health benefits: low calorie, no trans fats, high in fiber. Then I stumble upon the dreaded "superfood" … [Read more...]
A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe This recipe is great for holiday gatherings or as a warm autumn meal. 3 small acorn squash, cut in half crosswise 1 cup organic brown rice 2 cups water Pinch of sea salt 1 TBS unrefined olive oil 1 leek, chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 links cooked, organic sage chicken sausage (optional) 1 tsp dried sage 1 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/2 organic dried cranberries … [Read more...]
A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe In the autumn weather, I find this recipe delightful served in a bowl with some unsweetened almond milk poured in the bottom. Be aware that some people with a gluten sensitivity can tolerate gluten-free oats (Bob's Red Mill brand) while others can't. Ingredients Filling 12 apples (peeled, unpeeled or both), cored and sliced 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tsp cinnamon 1/3 cup dried currants 1 TBS brown rice flour Topping 2 cups rolled oats 1 … [Read more...]
For many of us, the start of a new year usually means the start of a new diet. We are bombarded with ads promoting diet programs guaranteed to help shed unwanted pounds. And, they all work. But for how long? One of the reasons that the weight-loss industry is so profitable is that we keep coming back for more. Why is it that we just can't seem to keep that long-term commitment with weight-loss? Although many of these diet or weight loss programs have the basics right: better choices, fewer … [Read more...]
The critically acclaimed and Academy Award-nominated film Food Inc. - filmmaker Robert Kenner's exposé of corporate farming in America - also is one of the top-grossing theatrical documentaries of all time. In the three years since its release, Food Inc. remains part of the conversation as America wrestles with obesity, diabetes and other health conditions that are linked to the poor quality of food consumed by Americans and produced by only a handful of multi-national … [Read more...]
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