Raw sauerkraut is incredibly healthy for the probiotics it contains but I normally find it to be quite unpleasant to eat. It has a very strong flavor that does not blend well with many other foods. I have tried it in several scenarios over the years, looking for a way to make it palatable and I have finally succeeded with this coleslaw. Continue Reading →
Chorizo Prawn Pasta
This is my all time favorite kind of food- messy, warm, nourishing and full of flavor. It is going to be bleak and rainy for the next few days so I wanted some healthy but hearty comfort food to pack for my lunches. Continue Reading →
Slow Cooker Bone Broth
This stuff is liquid gold for our insides. I like to make it in a slow cooker instead of on the stove because I find that less evaporates and you end up with more broth at the end. The bones add high levels of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, protein and collagen- all essential for our own bone, joint, skin and hair strength. The particular protein it contains is in the form of amino acids called proline and glycene. Continue Reading →
Salmon Yam Cakes
Living so close to the ocean, I never saw the point in buying canned salmon, we have large fillets available in every store. But then I saw the fanciest, most expensive canned salmon brand on sale- when there is a sale on something I have never tried I take it as a sign that the time is now. Continue Reading →
Moroccan Style Baked Chicken
The color of a fruit or vegetable can be quite indicative of the nutrients it contains. This recipe uses carrots, yams and fresh apricots. They all have a vibrant orange hue and are rich in beta-carotene, a substance that our body converts into vitamin A. This nutrient was the first named vitamin back in 1913 Continue Reading →
Bacon Turkey Sliders
I think it’s important not to deprive ourselves too much and get too fanatical about nutrition. Nothing beats a good burger on occasion. That being said, making them with high quality natural ingredients and adding in extra vegetables is the best way to go. Continue Reading →
Citrus Albacore Tuna Salad
Raw fish used to gross me out in all forms but I have slowly come to appreciate its soft texture and fresh flavor. Tuna is pretty mild tasting and tender, and I think it goes really nicely with light citrus flavors. Served in this way it is seared lightly to lock in the flavors from the marinade while still maintaing its buttery texture. With the avocado it makes for a creamy salad that does not really require any dressing besides a light drizzle of fresh lemon juice. Continue Reading →
Honey Dijon Crusted Salmon
A good piece of wild salmon doesn’t need anything beyond a squeeze of lemon and a dash of salt and pepper but I like to make a hemp seed crust for it sometimes when I have a few extra minutes. This one combines the sweetness of honey with the sharpness of dijon and the hemp seeds have a light, nutty taste. Once baked, it all comes together to form a thin and slightly crispy coating. Both the salmon and hemp hearts have good amounts of essential omega fatty acids that are integral for several internal body functions as well as maintaining glowing skin and healthy hair and nails. Continue Reading →
Cruciferous Salad
Cruciferous vegetables (a family that includes broccoli and cauliflower) are most famous for their abundance of anticancer nutrients. They have lots of good stuff that has been shown to be integral for healthy and cancer free bodies, including wide ranges of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antioxidants and important phytochemicals (plant chemicals), especially the exclusive glucosinolates, a type of sulfur-containing compound. Continue Reading →
Curry Vegetable Stew
My friend’s dad (who is East Indian) calls me “one of those white people who should have been born Indian”. It is a culture that I find incredibly interesting, and their food is one of my favorite cuisines. I usually leave their dishes to the experts but this is easy enough for anyone to prepare. Continue Reading →