This recipe was copied from the California Avocado Commission’s website and altered just a bit to make it a little more “Nourishing.” Serves 4 1 lb. fettuccine (gluten free or not, preferably whole grain or mixed whole grains) 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 3 T extra […]
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fresh, simple strawberry salad
Don’t let your fresh strawberries go to the compost! Freeze them if you have a big bundle and use them in this simple and delicious dish. You have to freeze two layers so plan ahead. raw strawberry and cashew pie first layer 3 bananas 2 cups frozen strawberries {or other […]
I made it through three days (will head to bed after I finish writing). Overall I feel good. I had no ill effects: no headaches, odor, aches or pains. I suppose that is a testament to my clean living. I woke up today not feeling very energetic, but as the […]
Day 2: Sunday, June 14 I expected today to be more difficult than yesterday as in the past, I’ve felt worse on day two. The first time I did this three day fast, I was very uncomfortable on the second day. I know now, that it was because I was […]
…health benefits of what you consume are maximized during the food’s peak season.
Day One: Saturday, June 13th Technically, my fast started around 7:30 last night (Friday), since that’s the last time I ate food. But today was the first full day of no food. It wasn’t so bad. I expected to be hungry, of course, and I was, though, not really hungry […]
This weekend, I took the opportunity of my rare blank calendar to do a three-day fast. When I tell people about this, I always get the same reactions: “I could never do that,” or “No way–I’m hypoglycemic,” or “I’m miserable if I even skip one meal,” or the questions: “But […]
The root of our health or ill health, our pain or happiness, our thriving or just surviving is our gut and our least addressed “organ” of our body. Most diseases stem from gut imbalances including lack of healthy bacteria and enzymes and the destruction of the gut lining. Although it’s […]
We recently made this at our PLAY. EAT. CHAT. (Part VI) event hosted by Keri Martin of Second Life Bikes. SERVES 6 GLUTEN FREE VEGETARIAN This recipe, adapted from one in Vegetarian Times is chock full of vitamin C, which is the body’s primary water-soluble antioxidant, able to neutralize free radicals […]
dark and light sauces adds beautiful flavor
This recipe was adapted from one in the Cooks Illustrated magazine. A couple substituted ingredients make it even healthier than it already is with the chock full of fresh vegetables. The pistou adds another layer of flavor, though the soup is clean and delicious by itself. If you want a […]