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Make breakfast a breeze and balance blood sugar at the same time (for your kids too!)
It’s taken me years to finally practice what I preach and make a habit of batch cooking on the weekends. Some weekends I do more than others but one really easy thing that dramatically decreases the incidence of the stressful, harried weekday morning is prepping “quiche muffins” for the week. I do it while I cook […]
Read more »Cucumber salad – another recipe to help you relish the end of summer
Relish the end of summer! Here is the second installments of simple recipes to help prolong the delicious, light flavors of summer despite autumn’s quick approach. Earlier this week I shared my favorite Gazpacho recipe and today, I am sending you a light, easy cucumber salad. Enjoy! Cucumber salad Peel (if desired – I half […]
Read more »2 Recipes to help you relish the last days of summer
Relish the end of summer! Here is the first of 2 installments of simple recipes to help prolong the delicious, light flavors of summer despite autumn’s quick approach. Enjoy! Gazpacho Gazpacho is a raw soup that is served cold. It whips up in the blender or VitaMix in no time at all and keeps really […]
Read more »Chicken Avocado Mango Salad (deliciousness!)
Dr. Korza shares her latest recipe – Chicken Mango Avocado salad!
Read more »Ginger Lime Broccoli and Sweet Potato Soup
So, it’s the start of winter/summer here in the Bay Area. This means at any given moment in the day it can be 55, windy and freezing cold or 75, sunny, hot and dry. Maybe we should call this Sinter? Wummer? Winmer? Suminter? As a result of this “season”, I find myself alternating between eating large amounts of raw vegetables salads and big bowls of hearty warming soups. Here’s one of those soups I put together last night – enjoy!
Read more »End of winter cauliflower leek soup
As winter wraps up and we get ready for the cornucopia of spring and summer vegetables, I find myself already nostalgic for my standby winter crops. I whipped up this quick soup as a result the other night and I trust you’ll enjoy it as much as I did! Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower 3 leeks […]
Read more »Super simple steamed brassicas!
Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this recipe. Every time I serve it, people rave about how good it is and then can not believe that all it contains is steamed veggies, olive oil and salt! This is the perfect way to help you get your daily 1-2 servings from the Brassica family. Ingredients: […]
Read more »Super Easy Applesauce
Super Easy Applesauce I have a confession to make. I am not a fan of fruit. It’s not that I don’t like it – I’d just rather eat a carrot, or a cucumber over an apple or an orange any day! There are, of course, exceptions to my fruit disapproval – I love strawberries and […]
Read more »Chicken soup
CHICKEN SOUP My mom always made chicken soup when I was sick as a kid, saying it was “good for colds”. A few decades later, the Mayo Clinic lists chicken soup as a cold remedy, writing that it is anti-inflammatory and relieves congestion. PubMed (an online database of medical journals) even has a study showing […]
Read more »Pork and Beef stuffed Squash
Ingredient List: 5 small kabocha or kuri squash 1 pound each 100% pasture-raised ground pork and ground ground beef 1 red onion 2-4 cloves garlic coconut oil olive oil salt Dukkah All about the ingredients: Dukkah means “to crush” and referrs more to how this part of the recipe is made rather than the actual […]
Read more »Green Smoothie
Green smoothies can be a life-changing way to get loads of nutrients quickly and deliciously. Once you get the hang of making them and stocking the right ingredients, you’ll have a delicious glass of energy in your hand in about 5 minutes. Ingredients: -1 cup washed greens (Spinach, spring mix, lettuce, kale, chard, cabbage, etc.) […]
Read more »Brussels Sprouts
They may look like baby cabbages, however, Brussels sprouts deliver loads of heath benefits. The buds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Ingredients: -1 lb Brussels sprouts -2 cloves garlic -Juice from 1/2 lemon -Olive oil to taste -Salt and pepper to taste Directions: Place oven rack at highest level in […]
Read more »Roasted Asparagus
Asparagus season is here! Did you know that asparagus is not harvested until 3 years after planting? And that white asparagus is just green asparagus that has been deprived of sunlight? Visit your local farmers market for fresh, organic asparagus. High in fiber, folate, potassium and vitamins C and K, it is a delicious, healthy […]
Read more »Kabocha Squash
Kabocha squash is rich in beta carotene, high in iron, vitamin C, potassium, and smaller traces of calcium and folic acid. It also contains minute amounts of B vitamins. Kabocha seeds are very high in zinc, which is proven to minimize the intensity and duration of colds and flus. How to prepare Kabocha squash: (Works […]
Read more »Spaghetti Squash with Hazelnuts
Ready for an unexpected treat? This yummy recipe features the smoky flavor of hazelnuts. Hazelnuts contain healthy fats that can help clean out the plaques from blood vessels. They are also rich in proteins, fiber, essential vitamins and minerals. And last but not least, hazelnuts contain a rich supply of phytosterols, which are found in […]
Read more »Warming Socks
Starting to feel low or like you are on the cusp of a cold or another acute illness? Warming socks may be the perfect antidote. Warming socks increase circulation, stimulate the immune system and decrease congestion. Some people even find that they sleep more peacefully and handle stress better when using them on a regular […]
Read more »Walnut Pesto
This antioxidant-rich pesto is also dairy-, soy-, gluten- and egg-free. It tastes delicious and is reminiscent of pesto made with pecorino, despite its being completely dairy-free. Ingredients: -1-3 ounces raw walnuts -2-4 cloves of garlic (depending on desired taste and garlic tolerance) -2-5 bunches of basil (depending on desired taste) -Juice from 1-2 lemons or […]
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