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Delectable Quinoa with Asparagus and Mushrooms
This delicious and easy dish can be made by tossing asparagus and mushrooms together with oil, carrots , quinoa (Keen-Wah) parsley. Its worth a try! Ingredients: Oil - 1Tbsp Cumin seeds - 2 tsp Garlic - 3 cloves (chopped) Onion- 1/2 (finely chopped) Asparagus spears-...
Insulin Resistance , PCOS and Hashimoto’s
I have had quite a few cases of women with obesity , PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and thyroid concerns and I would like to share the connection between these three conditions today. There are some studies that show polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can trigger...
September 22, Dear Diary Day
Today is Dear Diary Day, a perfect time to introduce the Food and Activity Diary (or Journal). Food and Activity Diary No matter how many great weight control programs are out there, the Food and Activity Diary is one of the key tools to successful weight control. The...
Genetic Roulette
When the US government ignored repeated warnings by its own scientists and allowed untested genetically modified (GM) crops into our environment and food supply, it was a gamble of unprecedented proportions. The health of all living things and all future generations...
If you eat food, this is your fight too…
Readers…this is word for word from the Organic Consumers Association. They are a watchdog organization, looking our for you and I. They wrote so eloquently, I saw no need to change it. If you eat, this is your fight too. The consumers of California hope to make...
Vegan Green Thai Curry
There are a lot of variations of basic Thai Curry and this is one of the variations that we enjoy. Being a vegetarian , I substitute tofu instead of meat. This is a quick version of the authentic Thai curry. If you want to decrease your preparation time, you may...
Mediators and Cytokines
Nutrition isn’t the first treatment that comes to mind anymore. But it should be. Medications and surgery are now front-line therapy. But, if (poor) diet, (lack of) physical activity, (too much) stress, etc. are the initiators of chronic disease, who do we think we...
Zesty Cabbage Mung Sprouts with Avocado
Olive Oil - 1 tbsp chopped ginger - 1 tsp Chopped garlic - 1 tsp chopped red cabbage - 1 cup mung sprouts - 1 cup tomato (diced)-1 lima beans (boiled) - 1 cup spinach - 1 cup avocado (sliced) -1 lemon -1/2 sage - 2 leaves thyme - 1 small srpig basil 3-4 leaves Method:...
California Right to Know Initiative to label GMOs
All eyes are on California! The California Right to Know Initiative for GMO labeling has been recently been certified and will be on the California ballot in November. This historic initiative would be the first law in the United States requiring labeling of a wide...
What is Mediator Release Testing?
MRT stands for Mediator Release Testing. It’s a test used to identify delayed food allergies or sensitivities. Being in the field, I usually use the term “allergy” for reactions that occur quickly after ingestion to foods like peanuts and shellfish. You know….the...
Tausha’s Migriane Success Story to be aired on Dr OZ Show
Tausha's Migriane Success Story to be aired on Dr OZ Show Happy to say that one of my patients Tausha, a long time migraine sufferer has gotten her life back and is migraine-free. She was invited for an interview with Dr. Mehmet Oz on his Dr. Oz Show which will be...
A dozen ain’t enough!
Facebook Status: "What do I do with a dozen of over-ripe bananas?" To solve this gordian task, my friends did come to rescue With over a dozen of creative suggestions. This made me think... a dozen ain't enough! To keep it simple, I used some in my smoothie and used...
How about a Meatless Monday? Use tofu as a source protein in stir fry
Tofu, also known as bean curd or soy cheese, is thought to have originated in China more than 2,000 years ago. It is made by curdling soy milk and pressing the curds into a block. Today, tofu is used worldwide in recipes and is especially popular as a meat substitute...
The Hidden Cause of Most Chronic Diseases
This is a post that was originally published in Healthy and Fit Magazine in their Dec 2012 issue. Karen Giles-Smith RD , a writer and colleague called me to pick-up my thoughts. It was an interesting discussion on how certain foods such as saturated fats, so called...