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...
“A person who has their health has a thousand dreams. But the person that’s lost their health, has only one.” (Unknown) Upon a strong immune system, all dreams are built. Too much of a stretch? Not to me, especially having been a person that once lost my health and...
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...
As I talk to clients and students in my programs, I’m often asked ”what’s the diet? ” And my answer is always the same. “It depends” As much as I speak and write about food, and what I refer to as functional food, I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface. ...
I’m a devout believer in the power of functional foods to support and heal the body. Unfortunately, in order for this idea to be widely accepted, science is expected to unequivocally confirm what we already know. But there’s a problem. The current philosophy used by...
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...
I’m a devout believer in the power of functional foods to support and heal the body. Unfortunately, in order for this idea to be widely accepted, science is expected to unequivocally confirm what we already know. But there’s a problem. The current philosophy...
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...
As science has become increasingly interested in how functional food gets its function, the idea of the food matrix and the food matrix effect is garnering more and more attention. Functional healthcare providers will need a solid understanding of this evolving area...
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: ...