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Thursday, December 16, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Do You Take Your Water With Or Without Lemon?
Silly question? You decide ...
A study done in 2007 found that 2/3 of the lemon slices served at 21 different restaurants were contaminated with bacteria that had the potential to cause disease.
Does that make you want a slice of lemon in your next glass of water?
Read more here.
A study done in 2007 found that 2/3 of the lemon slices served at 21 different restaurants were contaminated with bacteria that had the potential to cause disease.
Does that make you want a slice of lemon in your next glass of water?
Read more here.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
The Truth About Organic Eggs
Have you ever wondered what's different about the organic eggs you pay such a premium price for and if they're really worth the extra cost? What about the organic eggs that are lower priced? Are they still as good as the higher priced organic eggs?
These are very good questions, and you'll probably be surprised at the answers.
There are some less than honorable egg farmers out there producing "Bogus" organic eggs and calling them "Organic." Read the article here to get the full definition of "Bogus" organic eggs.
How do you know if the organic eggs you buy are the real thing or the oh-so-common "Bogus" organic eggs?
The Cornucopia Institute created an "Organic Egg Scoreboard" and rated them on housing and outdoor space for roaming and feeding. The rating system is from 1 to 5 stars, 5 being the best.
Some of the common organic brands found in Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Safeway, WalMart and other popular grocery stores scored only in the 1 star category - "Bogus Organic Eggs."
Are you eating any of these "Bogus Organic " brands?
* Trader Joes Organic
* Safeway's O Organic
* Costco's Kirkland Signature
* A&P's Green Way
* Walmart's Great Value
* Whole Foods 365 Organic
* Land O'Lakes
* Horizon Organic
* Garden Valley
* Eggland's Best
* Chino Valley Ranchers
These are only a few of the "Bogus" brands.
A couple of the 3 star brands - rated "very good"
* Clover Organic Farms
* Organic Valley
The 5 star farms are small to medium family farms. Most of those brands I've never seen in the health food markets where I shop and actually have never heard of.
See the entire Organic Egg Scorecard.
Now's the time to start scrutinizing the brand of eggs you buy. It's obvious by this study that organic on the carton, even certified organic may not really be true organic.
Learn more about healthy eating.
These are very good questions, and you'll probably be surprised at the answers.
There are some less than honorable egg farmers out there producing "Bogus" organic eggs and calling them "Organic." Read the article here to get the full definition of "Bogus" organic eggs.
How do you know if the organic eggs you buy are the real thing or the oh-so-common "Bogus" organic eggs?
The Cornucopia Institute created an "Organic Egg Scoreboard" and rated them on housing and outdoor space for roaming and feeding. The rating system is from 1 to 5 stars, 5 being the best.
Some of the common organic brands found in Trader Joes, Whole Foods, Safeway, WalMart and other popular grocery stores scored only in the 1 star category - "Bogus Organic Eggs."
Are you eating any of these "Bogus Organic " brands?
* Trader Joes Organic
* Safeway's O Organic
* Costco's Kirkland Signature
* A&P's Green Way
* Walmart's Great Value
* Whole Foods 365 Organic
* Land O'Lakes
* Horizon Organic
* Garden Valley
* Eggland's Best
* Chino Valley Ranchers
These are only a few of the "Bogus" brands.
A couple of the 3 star brands - rated "very good"
* Clover Organic Farms
* Organic Valley
The 5 star farms are small to medium family farms. Most of those brands I've never seen in the health food markets where I shop and actually have never heard of.
See the entire Organic Egg Scorecard.
Now's the time to start scrutinizing the brand of eggs you buy. It's obvious by this study that organic on the carton, even certified organic may not really be true organic.
Learn more about healthy eating.
Monday, November 08, 2010
Cancer And Diet
According to Dr. Mark Hyman, during his medical school oncology rotation, his professor stated that 70% of all cancers are diet related!
What would happen to the rate of cancer in this country, in the world, if everyone ate a healthy diet?
What would happen to the food industry if everyone only bought healthy food?
If you knew that you could save yourself from cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and many other ailments by eating a healthy diet, would you do it?
You don't have to figure it all out and do it on your own. It's all made easy for you in the Healthy Eating e-class. If you need more personalized assistance, try Healthy Eating Coaching.
What would happen to the rate of cancer in this country, in the world, if everyone ate a healthy diet?
What would happen to the food industry if everyone only bought healthy food?
If you knew that you could save yourself from cancer, diabetes, obesity, heart disease and many other ailments by eating a healthy diet, would you do it?
You don't have to figure it all out and do it on your own. It's all made easy for you in the Healthy Eating e-class. If you need more personalized assistance, try Healthy Eating Coaching.
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Health Benefits of Beets
Beets are a nutritional powerhouse. There is abundant nutrition in both the root and the leaves. They are especially helpful for the health of your liver and gallbladder. They are also anticarcinogenic and protective against heart disease.
Beet greens are an excellent source of beta carotene, calcium and iron. The young beet leaves are a rich source of betaine, which is important for liver health and helps your body to metabolize fat.
The beet root is a source of vitamin C, folacin and manganese, as well as many other nutrients. Fresh beets have greater amounts of the C and folacin.
Both the greens and the roots can be eaten raw or cooked. The greens can be used raw in salads or green smoothies. They can also be steamed lightly, for 2-3 minutes. Season with raw organic butter and Celtic Sea Salt®
The beet root can be shredded and mixed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil for a liver-gallbladder tonic or added to a salad. Beets can also be steamed or baked. They should be cooked whole and cut after cooking is complete.
Read more about the amazing benefits from eating beets.
Learn more about healthy eating.
Beet greens are an excellent source of beta carotene, calcium and iron. The young beet leaves are a rich source of betaine, which is important for liver health and helps your body to metabolize fat.
The beet root is a source of vitamin C, folacin and manganese, as well as many other nutrients. Fresh beets have greater amounts of the C and folacin.
Both the greens and the roots can be eaten raw or cooked. The greens can be used raw in salads or green smoothies. They can also be steamed lightly, for 2-3 minutes. Season with raw organic butter and Celtic Sea Salt®
The beet root can be shredded and mixed with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil for a liver-gallbladder tonic or added to a salad. Beets can also be steamed or baked. They should be cooked whole and cut after cooking is complete.
Read more about the amazing benefits from eating beets.
Learn more about healthy eating.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Healthy Fish To Eat
Do you want to get the health benefits of fish, but don't know which ones to choose?
Many different varieties of fish are contaminated with mercury or PCBs. How do you choose the fish that are the healthiest to eat and won't adversely affect your health?
The Smart Seafood Guide 2010 tells you which fish, both nationally and regionally (U.S.) are the healthiest choices. "Food & Water Watch analyzed over 100 different fish and shellfish to create the only guide assessing not only the human health and environmental impacts of eating certain seafood, but also the socio-economic impacts ..."
This is the best seafood guide I have seen. It makes seafood selection easy.
Learn more about healthy food here.
Many different varieties of fish are contaminated with mercury or PCBs. How do you choose the fish that are the healthiest to eat and won't adversely affect your health?
The Smart Seafood Guide 2010 tells you which fish, both nationally and regionally (U.S.) are the healthiest choices. "Food & Water Watch analyzed over 100 different fish and shellfish to create the only guide assessing not only the human health and environmental impacts of eating certain seafood, but also the socio-economic impacts ..."
This is the best seafood guide I have seen. It makes seafood selection easy.
Learn more about healthy food here.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
3 Ways To Enjoy Your Burger Without The Bun
White bread and buns, even if made with enriched flour or wheat flour - but not whole wheat - have all the nutrients removed and a few synthetic chemical nutrients added to give you the false impression that they are healthy and nutritious. They're not. In fact they deplete the body of the B vitamins and other nutrients your body needs to be healthy.
Besides being unhealthy for you, processed grains contribute to obesity, diabetes and other health problems. In fact, we eat far too many grain products. It is not advisable to eat the large number of servings of grains as recommended by the FDA food pyramid, even the 2010 version, and especially not refined grains.
Truth be told, you don't need a bun to enjoy your burger. And yes, burgers can be healthy if they are made of beef from pastured, grass fed cows or turkey from free range, organic birds. So, it's best to make your own burgers at home from scratch.
Here are my 3 favorite ways to eat a burger:
1. Use a corn tortilla (made with corn, lime and water only) instead of a bun or bread. You could also use a sprouted grain tortilla as well.
2. Wrap your burger in 1 or 2 large leaves of lettuce.
3. Eat your burger as a serving of meat in a meal with a salad, steamed vegetables and brown rice or a starchy vegetable, like red potatoes, sweet potatoes or winter squash.
You can add healthy condiments to your burger, like lettuce, organic mustard, organic ketchup, onion, tomato, sprouts, cilantro, shredded carrots, etc.
So, enjoy your healthy burger!
Learn more about healthy eating.
Besides being unhealthy for you, processed grains contribute to obesity, diabetes and other health problems. In fact, we eat far too many grain products. It is not advisable to eat the large number of servings of grains as recommended by the FDA food pyramid, even the 2010 version, and especially not refined grains.
Truth be told, you don't need a bun to enjoy your burger. And yes, burgers can be healthy if they are made of beef from pastured, grass fed cows or turkey from free range, organic birds. So, it's best to make your own burgers at home from scratch.
Here are my 3 favorite ways to eat a burger:
1. Use a corn tortilla (made with corn, lime and water only) instead of a bun or bread. You could also use a sprouted grain tortilla as well.
2. Wrap your burger in 1 or 2 large leaves of lettuce.
3. Eat your burger as a serving of meat in a meal with a salad, steamed vegetables and brown rice or a starchy vegetable, like red potatoes, sweet potatoes or winter squash.
You can add healthy condiments to your burger, like lettuce, organic mustard, organic ketchup, onion, tomato, sprouts, cilantro, shredded carrots, etc.
So, enjoy your healthy burger!
Learn more about healthy eating.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Green Smoothie
This is a healthy drink to start off your day or for a refreshing snack.
1/2 - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen mango, cut in chunks
1-2 tablespoons fresh or frozen pineapple
2-3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1 raw egg, organic, free range
1 cup plain, whole milk yogurt, organic, hormone and antibiotic free
2 cups of fresh, organic greens, just the leafy part (kale, chard, spinach, collards, dandelion, etc.)
Thaw frozen fruit overnight in the refrigerator. Before blending the ingredients, warm the fruit to room temperature or above 76º F.
Add coconut oil to the fruit. Above 76º F, the coconut oil will be liquid. Mix the fruit and coconut oil together until the oil remains liquid.
Warm the egg to room temperature.
Put the raw egg into a blender or VitaMix (A VitaMix is much quicker than a blender).
Add the fruit and coconut oil mixture. Blend till creamy.
Next add the yogurt. Blend till completely mixed.
Last, add the greens. If using a blender, make sure the greens are broken into small pieces. If using a VitaMix, they can be added whole.
If you use a blender, it will take a bit longer to blend completely to a creamy consistency. With the VitaMix, it's pretty quick.
With the amounts of fruit and greens in this recipe, you can taste the greens a little. I like it that way. However, if you would prefer not to taste the greens, you can add more fruit. You can vary the types of fruit according to your taste.
Enjoy!
This is a great way to get these healthy greens into your family's diet.
1/2 - 3/4 cup fresh or frozen mango, cut in chunks
1-2 tablespoons fresh or frozen pineapple
2-3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
1 raw egg, organic, free range
1 cup plain, whole milk yogurt, organic, hormone and antibiotic free
2 cups of fresh, organic greens, just the leafy part (kale, chard, spinach, collards, dandelion, etc.)
Thaw frozen fruit overnight in the refrigerator. Before blending the ingredients, warm the fruit to room temperature or above 76º F.
Add coconut oil to the fruit. Above 76º F, the coconut oil will be liquid. Mix the fruit and coconut oil together until the oil remains liquid.
Warm the egg to room temperature.
Put the raw egg into a blender or VitaMix (A VitaMix is much quicker than a blender).
Add the fruit and coconut oil mixture. Blend till creamy.
Next add the yogurt. Blend till completely mixed.
Last, add the greens. If using a blender, make sure the greens are broken into small pieces. If using a VitaMix, they can be added whole.
If you use a blender, it will take a bit longer to blend completely to a creamy consistency. With the VitaMix, it's pretty quick.
With the amounts of fruit and greens in this recipe, you can taste the greens a little. I like it that way. However, if you would prefer not to taste the greens, you can add more fruit. You can vary the types of fruit according to your taste.
Enjoy!
This is a great way to get these healthy greens into your family's diet.
This Kid Really Gets It!
Watch this video and get inspired to get your kids and your whole family on the path to healthier eating.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Salmon Lovers Beware!
The FDA is getting ready to approve genetically engineered salmon and it won't be labeled. It will be up to you to guess if the salmon you're buying is genetically engineered or not.
Read the article.
As we've seen frequently in the recent and distant past, the FDA has a history of making decisions that are not in the best interest of the consumer, but rather in the interest of the industry. In fact, a statement made by Former FDA Commissioner, Dr. Herbert Ley, makes it real clear that the FDA is not interested in protecting you...
"The thing that bugs me is that people think the FDA is protecting them. It isn’t. What the FDA is doing and what the public thinks it’s doing are as different as night and day."
That's right from the horses mouth.
So, now that you know that the FDA has no interest in protecting you, but is committed to protecting the profits of big business, it's up to you to protect yourself.
Here are some links to resources to help you protect yourself.
Healthy Eating
Food Additives
Healthy Eating Bookstore
Read the article.
As we've seen frequently in the recent and distant past, the FDA has a history of making decisions that are not in the best interest of the consumer, but rather in the interest of the industry. In fact, a statement made by Former FDA Commissioner, Dr. Herbert Ley, makes it real clear that the FDA is not interested in protecting you...
"The thing that bugs me is that people think the FDA is protecting them. It isn’t. What the FDA is doing and what the public thinks it’s doing are as different as night and day."
That's right from the horses mouth.
So, now that you know that the FDA has no interest in protecting you, but is committed to protecting the profits of big business, it's up to you to protect yourself.
Here are some links to resources to help you protect yourself.
Healthy Eating
Food Additives
Healthy Eating Bookstore
Friday, September 03, 2010
Choosing Your Eggs
The latest egg recall is just another case of poor practices of factory farming causing contamination. It's not the eggs that are bad for you, it's where they come from and how they are handled. Even organic eggs purchased from a store may be cause for caution.
Your best bet, buy locally grown, organic free range eggs.
Read the article here.
Get an insiders view about chicken farms in the movie, Food Inc.
Learn more about healthy eating here.
Your best bet, buy locally grown, organic free range eggs.
Read the article here.
Get an insiders view about chicken farms in the movie, Food Inc.
Learn more about healthy eating here.
Gluten-Free Not Just For Celiacs
Gluten is a protein in certain grains that can cause an inflammatory reaction in your body. In those with Celiac's Disease, it triggers an "immune reaction that damages the small intestine and prevents absorption of nutrients."
You don't have to have Celiac's Disease to be affected by gluten. Gluten Intolerance is said to be more wide spread than most people are aware of.
Read the article here.
Gluten-containing grains include:
You don't have to have Celiac's Disease to be affected by gluten. Gluten Intolerance is said to be more wide spread than most people are aware of.
Read the article here.
Gluten-containing grains include:
- wheat
- rye
- barley
- kamut
- spelt
- triticale
- bulgur
- durum
- semolina
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Green Tea
You've undoubtedly heard that green tea is healthy for you.
It has been said that it can help prevent cancer, heart disease and lower cholesterol. It is supposed to be helpful in losing weight and preventing tooth decay, to name just a few.
But did you know that all green tea is not created equal?
Click the image below to find out everything you ever wanted to know about green tea.
It has been said that it can help prevent cancer, heart disease and lower cholesterol. It is supposed to be helpful in losing weight and preventing tooth decay, to name just a few.
But did you know that all green tea is not created equal?
Click the image below to find out everything you ever wanted to know about green tea.
Grapefruit or Orange Freeze
This is very refreshing on a hot day...
Peel a whole grapefruit or orange and section it.
Or, to increase the nutritional value of this treat, peel a thin layer of the skin off with a knife. Cut into sections leaving some white pulp on each section.
Put the sections in a glass, freezer-safe container and freeze.
Enjoy instead of popsicle or juicicle treats.
It's a healthy, refreshing treat that tastes great!
Peel a whole grapefruit or orange and section it.
Or, to increase the nutritional value of this treat, peel a thin layer of the skin off with a knife. Cut into sections leaving some white pulp on each section.
Put the sections in a glass, freezer-safe container and freeze.
Enjoy instead of popsicle or juicicle treats.
It's a healthy, refreshing treat that tastes great!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
ADHD and Pesticides
A study earlier this year examined the relationship between organophosphate pesticide exposure in children ages 8-15 and the incidence of ADHD.
The "findings support the hypothesis that organophosphate exposure, at levels common among US children, may contribute to ADHD prevalence."
You can read the article here, though it is quite technical.
This is a good reason to eat organic, especially now that there are so many GMO crops used in processed foods. The use of pesticides on GMO crops is far heavier than on non-GMO crops because the GMO seeds are engineered to withstand high levels of Monsanto's Roundup pesticide.
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The "findings support the hypothesis that organophosphate exposure, at levels common among US children, may contribute to ADHD prevalence."
You can read the article here, though it is quite technical.
This is a good reason to eat organic, especially now that there are so many GMO crops used in processed foods. The use of pesticides on GMO crops is far heavier than on non-GMO crops because the GMO seeds are engineered to withstand high levels of Monsanto's Roundup pesticide.
Click here for help with healthy eating.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Do You Like To Snack?
Most of the snack foods on the market contain processed and refined sugars, grains and other harmful ingredients.
It's hard finding truly healthy snack foods. I've shared some of my favorite healthy recipes for snacks in this blog. However, frequently there just isn't enough time to prepare all the foods and snacks we want to eat.
So, now, I'd like to share a healthy snack food that you don't have to make yourself.
Click the link to check it out.
It's hard finding truly healthy snack foods. I've shared some of my favorite healthy recipes for snacks in this blog. However, frequently there just isn't enough time to prepare all the foods and snacks we want to eat.
So, now, I'd like to share a healthy snack food that you don't have to make yourself.
Click the link to check it out.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Vitaminwater - Healthy or Unhealthy?
The name itself leads you to believe it's a healthy drink. Some people might even think of it as a way to get their daily dose of vitamins.
But is it?
The marketing makes you think it's healthy for you. But the Coca-Cola company that produces Vitaminwater has been sued for making "deceptive and unsubstantiated" claims for it.
In fact...
"In response to a recent lawsuit against Coca-Cola filed by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), Coke's attorneys replied in court briefings that, '...no consumer could reasonably be misled into thinking vitaminwater was a healthy beverage.' "
Read the article here.
But is it?
The marketing makes you think it's healthy for you. But the Coca-Cola company that produces Vitaminwater has been sued for making "deceptive and unsubstantiated" claims for it.
In fact...
"In response to a recent lawsuit against Coca-Cola filed by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), Coke's attorneys replied in court briefings that, '...no consumer could reasonably be misled into thinking vitaminwater was a healthy beverage.' "
Read the article here.
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
Tasty Veggie Dip
1 cup filtered water
2/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
1 thin slice fresh onion
1 clove fresh garlic
1 heaping teaspoon Italian Herbs
3 tablespoons raw, unfiltered, apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
This is great with all kinds of raw veggies and is a healthy alternative to Ranch dressing. It can also be used as a salad dressing.
Adapted from Sunny Salad Dressing in The Guilt-Free Gourmet: A Vegan Cookbook & Lifestyle Resource Manual
2/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
1 thin slice fresh onion
1 clove fresh garlic
1 heaping teaspoon Italian Herbs
3 tablespoons raw, unfiltered, apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (optional)
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.
This is great with all kinds of raw veggies and is a healthy alternative to Ranch dressing. It can also be used as a salad dressing.
Adapted from Sunny Salad Dressing in The Guilt-Free Gourmet: A Vegan Cookbook & Lifestyle Resource Manual
Friday, July 02, 2010
Healthy Veggie Burgers
My big complaint about veggie burgers is that most you buy in the stores contain soy ingredients, canola oil and/or some form or MSG. It's really hard to find a healthy veggie burger in the grocery store or your natural foods market.
When I came across this article on veggie burgers, I was very suspicious that they would contain some of these harmful ingredients. I was pleasantly surprised.
Millet Burger with Chive Pesto
All healthy ingredients.
Beans and Greens Burger
Calls for orange zest. Make sure you make it from organic oranges only. Non organic oranges can be artificially colored with Citrus Red. No. 2, which is a possible carcinogen.
Calls for toasted whole grain bread crumbs. Make sure they're free of harmful chemical additives. Better yet, make your own from organic, sprouted grain, flourless bread.
Calls for olive oil to cook the burgers. A better cooking oil is coconut oil. Organic coconut oil has had the coconut flavor removed and still has the healthy, therapeutic properties of coconut oil.
Mushroom and Black Bean Burger
Calls for olive or canola oil to cook the burgers. Skip the canola oil. It is an unhealthy oil. And as I mentioned above, coconut oil is a better choice for cooking than olive oil.
Calls for stale or toasted sandwich bread to make breadcrumbs. Best to use organic, sprouted grain, flourless bread.
Calls for hamburger buns or hard rolls. Flourless, sprouted grain is your best choice. However if, like me, you don't like using buns or rolls, try wraping your burger in a couple big leaves of lettuce. It's a great way to have sandwiches without the bread.
Lentil Almond Burger
Calls for olive oil for cooking. I recommend organic coconut oil.
Calls for celery. Make sure you buy organic. Celery is #1 on the 2010 list with the most pesticides.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burger
Calls for whole spelt flour or other flour. If you use other flour, make sure it is whole grain.
Calls for tamari. Traditionally made tamari, as made in Japan, is fermented over long periods of time and is one of the few soy products that have the least harmful effects. However, made in America, the processing is modern, high speed and very unlike traditional processing. Modern soy sauces may contain dangerous levels of toxic chemicals. "The safety of commercial soy sauces cannot be assured." Reference, The Whole Soy Story, by Kaayla Daniel.
If you can get traditionally prepared tamari imported from Asia, then that would be a better choice than American made. I personally substitute Celtic Sea Salt in recipes that call for tamari or soy sauce.
If you enjoy veggie burgers, give these a try. They're definitely more healthy than the pre-made ones you buy in the stores.
When I came across this article on veggie burgers, I was very suspicious that they would contain some of these harmful ingredients. I was pleasantly surprised.
Millet Burger with Chive Pesto
All healthy ingredients.
Beans and Greens Burger
Calls for orange zest. Make sure you make it from organic oranges only. Non organic oranges can be artificially colored with Citrus Red. No. 2, which is a possible carcinogen.
Calls for toasted whole grain bread crumbs. Make sure they're free of harmful chemical additives. Better yet, make your own from organic, sprouted grain, flourless bread.
Calls for olive oil to cook the burgers. A better cooking oil is coconut oil. Organic coconut oil has had the coconut flavor removed and still has the healthy, therapeutic properties of coconut oil.
Mushroom and Black Bean Burger
Calls for olive or canola oil to cook the burgers. Skip the canola oil. It is an unhealthy oil. And as I mentioned above, coconut oil is a better choice for cooking than olive oil.
Calls for stale or toasted sandwich bread to make breadcrumbs. Best to use organic, sprouted grain, flourless bread.
Calls for hamburger buns or hard rolls. Flourless, sprouted grain is your best choice. However if, like me, you don't like using buns or rolls, try wraping your burger in a couple big leaves of lettuce. It's a great way to have sandwiches without the bread.
Lentil Almond Burger
Calls for olive oil for cooking. I recommend organic coconut oil.
Calls for celery. Make sure you buy organic. Celery is #1 on the 2010 list with the most pesticides.
Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burger
Calls for whole spelt flour or other flour. If you use other flour, make sure it is whole grain.
Calls for tamari. Traditionally made tamari, as made in Japan, is fermented over long periods of time and is one of the few soy products that have the least harmful effects. However, made in America, the processing is modern, high speed and very unlike traditional processing. Modern soy sauces may contain dangerous levels of toxic chemicals. "The safety of commercial soy sauces cannot be assured." Reference, The Whole Soy Story, by Kaayla Daniel.
If you can get traditionally prepared tamari imported from Asia, then that would be a better choice than American made. I personally substitute Celtic Sea Salt in recipes that call for tamari or soy sauce.
If you enjoy veggie burgers, give these a try. They're definitely more healthy than the pre-made ones you buy in the stores.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Could Anything Be More Absurd?
This has just got to take the cake!
Now, people who like to eat healthy food are being classified as mentally ill!
You can guess who's behind this ...
Read the article.
Now, people who like to eat healthy food are being classified as mentally ill!
You can guess who's behind this ...
Read the article.
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