One common denominator of autoimmune disease is the inflammation it creates in the body. The cleaner a person’s diet with whole, minimally processed foods the better. This is one of my favorite recipes for both balancing the immune system and calming the...
I pulled this easy brussel sprouts recipe from one of my cooking show segments, “Italian Foods that Support Optimal Immune Health”. Brussel sprouts are a cruciferous vegetable that contain the amazing sulforaphane, an immune system enhancing phytonutrient which has...
One of the things I love most about this recipe is its versatility. You can plan the meal or use up whatever veggies you have in the fridge. The more variety the better and all options are “on the table”! As is, it’s chock-full of cruciferous vegetables that contain...
The phytonutrients in foods provide a multitude of health benefits including protection from chronic disease. The broad range of protective flavonoids found in this smoothie recipe are a great way to incorporate them into your diet. All flavonoids have antioxidant...
Functional foods with powerful phytonutrients and supportive adaptogens don’t need to come on a plate. This tasty and nutritious elixir is packed with both! Nuts and seeds provide minerals and valuable omega-3s while adaptogenic mushroom powders support the immune...
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sprouts, including sunflower seed sprouts 1 green apple 1 avocado 2 cups Sauerkraut 1 avocado or 1/4 cup coconut meat (fresh or from jar) 1 beet 2 cups water 1/4 cup lemon juice DIRECTIONS: ...
Fermentation decreases the glucose concentration of the food because the “Bugs” eat it. It also reduces lectins and oxalates in the dish, making them more suitable for people who have difficulty digesting them. It also provides beneficial microbes and can...
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sprouts, including sunflower seed sprouts 1 green apple 1 avocado 2 cups Sauerkraut 1 avocado or 1/4 cup coconut meat (fresh or from jar) 1 beet 2 cups water 1/4 cup lemon juice DIRECTIONS: ...
A smoothie packed with protective phytonutrients that also support metabolic health. It’s hard to know what to highlight when considering the health benefits provided by this energy full & delicious smoothie. Besides being a strong antioxidant that protects...
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups sprouts, including sunflower seed sprouts 1 green apple 1 avocado 2 cups Sauerkraut 1 avocado or 1/4 cup coconut meat (fresh or from jar) 1 beet 2 cups water 1/4 cup lemon juice DIRECTIONS: Blend and adjust to taste. Note: “Energy Soup” is...