February 22, 2012
Black sesame seeds are one of the best everyday foods we can add to our diets as we age, according to traditional Chinese medicine. As we get older, our “yin jing”—our very essence—can get depleted by prolonged or extreme stress, overwork, illness, childbirth, or even by aging itself. A depleted yin jing is associated with [...]
Kañiwa (pronounced kan-yee-wah) is a seed that grows high in the Andes mountains of South America, in southern Peru and Bolivia. This ancient seed was a staple food for the Incas because of its ability to grow in tough climates. Although it looks like a grain, kañiwa is the seed of the leafy goosefoot plant and a [...]
When it comes to alternatives to white sugar, one of my personal favorites is maple syrup. Perhaps it’s because I’m Canadian, or part Korean, but I love how the rich maple flavor complements so many dishes, from roasted butternut squash to Asian dishes (I combine it with tamari, rice vinegar, dark sesame oil and garlic [...]
Our intestines are filled with healthy bacteria that helps us digest food, absorb nutrients, and fight off “bad” or pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria. A new study published online in the journal Nature suggests that the presence of high amounts of pathogenic bacteria in the guts of mice can result in obesity and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, [...]
If you’re cleaning up your diet for the new year, you’ve probably stocked up on some of these fruit and vegetables. Here are some of my must-haves for your kitchen pantry. 01. Compared to other nuts, raw walnuts are loaded with the highest amount of polyphenols, antioxidants that are believed to reduce the risk of [...]
Although arugula is often thought of just as a salad green, it’s a cruciferous vegetable, like broccoli, cauliflower, kale, collard greens and watercress. If you like arugula’s peppery bite, try this variation on traditional pesto by using baby arugula instead of basil. Simple Arugula Pesto Recipe Ingredients 2 cups baby arugula leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin [...]
For times when you need to cut back on sugar of any kind, erythritol, a sugar alcohol found naturally in some fruits, vegetables and fermented foods, contains virtually no calories. I made pickled beets yesterday with Wholesome Sweetener‘s erythritol and was amazed at how closely it resembled sugar in taste and texture!
Going on a detox diet or cleanse doesn’t have to mean eating completely new foods. These 10 produce-aisle favorites are versatile and can easily be the foundation of a detox diet or cleanse. 1. Beets. You can eat the beets raw or juiced or cooked and steam the greens. Try Mark Bittman’s Raw Beet Salad. [...]
A green smoothie, made with frozen mango, spinach, raw cashew “milk”, and cold, filtered water.
Goji berries have been used for thousands of years in China, Tibet and India to protect the liver, preserve eyesight, improve circulation, and promote longevity. A recent study found that this superfood may also help shield the brain from Alzheimer’s disease. Try adding one tablespoon of goji berries to a bowl of oatmeal. Other great additions [...]
