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I was traumatized as a child … by the taste of canned beets! Metal and food tastes should never mix. I know I’m not alone because I met several people Thursday who had similar experiences. How do we overcome this trauma? Fresh beets!! The raw beet salad below is a fantastic example of how to [...]

I’ve been growing my own sprouts this year for the first time! It’s so fun and easy – no soil required. This recipe calls for a package of purchased sprouts, but you could just as easily grow your own in a just a few days time. Prep Time: 3 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Yield: [...]

Do you enjoy Miso Soup at your favorite Japanese restaurant? I know I do! And it’s surprisingly easy to make at home. I love the versatility and ideas that are part of this recipe too! Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes Yield: 4-5 servings Ingredients: 4-5 cups spring water 1-2 inch strip of [...]

This is a great recipe to bring to parties – it’s always a hit! Salad: 3 – 4 tablespoons sunflower seeds 3 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple, or mixed) 3 scallions, finely sliced 1/2 cup grated carrot 1 package ramen noodles (vegetable flavor is best but hard to find) Dressing: 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive [...]

I love a good smoothie in the morning. Fruit, greens, protein, more fruit — it’s a wonderful quick breakfast solution that’s healthy too! Here are some of my favorite tips on making great smoothies that you (and hopefully your kids) will enjoy. Frozen Banana Slices Frozen banana slices will thicken your smoothie and may keep you [...]

If smoothies make you think of summer berries and fruits, here’s a seasonal option for your autumn breakfast or snacking pleasure. Do you like pumpkin pie? Or sweet potatoes? Does fall inspire you to fill up on squash? Then this is the smoothie for you — it’s one part dessert, one part healthy and three [...]

Not all oils and fats are created equal. Heavily processed, hydrogenated, “trans” fats and oils that are used in prepared, packaged foods can be extremely damaging to the body. However, fats and oils from whole foods and other high-quality sources can steady our metabolism, keep hormone levels even, nourish our skin, hair and nails and [...]