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Focus On: Antioxidants
July 1st, 2011WHAT are they? An antioxidant is a class of molecules that inhibit oxidization of other
Eat Right to Sleep Tight
April 1st, 2011
Can’t sleep through the night? If you find yourself tossing and turning instead of sleeping soundly, you are not alone. Experts say that at least once in our lives, most of us will suffer from severe insomnia. But before you reach for the over-the-counter sleeping aids, try an all-natural approach to catch those Zs.
The right food at the right time can get you ready for a good night’s sleep.The Natural Nurse Detoxifying Vegetable Soup
March 1st, 2011UnfeaturedWeekly Recipe:NonWeeklyBelow is a recipe for The Natural Nurse® detoxification soup that I give as a staple food in the detoxification section in my book, Alternative Medicine Magazine’s Definitive Guide to Weight Loss. Keep in mind it is best to use all organic ingredients to minimize the amount of environmental toxins in your food.
1 onion
1 head of cabbage
2 cloves garlic
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
1 bunch parsley
5 kale leaves
2 sheets of nori sea vegetable
4 pieces of okra
1 cup brown rice
Bragg’s Amino Acids to taste (if soy sensitive, replace with Himalayan salt)
2 quarts of waterCombine all ingredients, simmer for 1 1/2 hrs.
In Season: Garlic
March 1st, 2011
Commercially available garlic is grown year-round, however the wild varieties are at their peak in March. For thousandsBuilding Stronger Bones
March 1st, 2011Nutrients, the bone-building dosage, and what foods have it.
Calcium- 1000 to 1200 mg
Milk and dairy, dark leafy greens, fish, soy foods
Phosphorus- 700 to 1,200 mg
Beans and nuts
Magnesium- 400 to 800 mgWhat nutrients you need and where to get them!Get in the Habit
March 1st, 2011As you sleep, your body continues to burn calories as it restores itself through rest. After eight to 12 hours of sleep-imposed fasting, glucose levels are low and your brain and body need energy. Glucose is essential for the brain, as its main energy source, and fuels muscles for physical activity throughout the day. Eat breakfast within an hour of waking,
Breakfast sets the stage for health and performance.Smart and Delicious Eating for a Healthy Heart: Comparing Traditional Diets
March 1st, 2011The Mediterranean Diet // With as much as 40 percent of daily caloric intake coming from fat, the Mediterranean diet challenged the widely held belief that low-fat eating would best advance heart health. The fats are unprocessed and unsaturated, vegetables and fruits are central to these eating traditions. Fish, shellfish, red meat, dairy, and poultry are used in moderation.
Breakfast Tips
March 1st, 2011
>>A healthy breakfast provides enough nutrients to energize your body for hours.
>>Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast consume more vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and less fat and cholesterol.
>>People who don’t eat breakfast are likely to eat more calories throughout the day.
Zucchini Bread
February 1st, 2011Unfeatured
Wet ingredients:
3 eggs well beaten
1 1/3 cups Xagave
2 cups raw, grated, and peeled zucchini
3 teaspoons organic vanilla extract
1/2 cup canola oil
Dry ingredients:
3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine eggs, oil, Xagave, zucchini, vanilla and mix well. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder together. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well. Stir in chopped nuts, if using. Bake in two 5 x 9 x 4-inch bread loaf pans (greased and floured). Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
// Recipe from Xagave’s Delicious Meets Nutritious cookbook.
