Newsletter archives - Part 10
Cooking with Bones
Life is a gift of nature; but beautiful living is the gift of wisdomGreek Adage Cooking with bones can be an emotionally satisfying experience by connecting us to the structure and essence of the animal whose life was sacrificed for our own well-being. Using bones fosters an age-old tradition of conservation and gratitude. Bones relinquish,…
Bone Stocks
Bone Stocks: One of the best ways to build and strengthen bones and support digestion and health. Hearty stocks can be sipped alone to boost the immune system and as an antidote to colds and the flu, or they can be used in cooking to add depth, flavor, and nutrition to your favorite recipes. Making…
Cooling Summer Soups
Cantaloupe Soup with Blueberries (serves 6-8)A wonderful appetizer; dessert; or snack. 1 ripe peach 1 cantaloupe cup unfiltered organic apple juice 2 t. fresh lemon juice t. vanilla extract 2 T. fresh mint leaves, chopped pint blueberries for garnish Peel and chop the peach; cut the cantaloups into small chunks. Place the fruit in a…
Smoothies
Smoothies can be the perfect refreshment in summers heat and humidity. Fresh juices and smoothies preserve the vital enzymes and phytonutrients of fruits and vegetables. A Vita-mix blender is an efficient machine for its versatility, strength (a two-horse power motor and variable speeds), and its ability to juice with all the fiber remaining in the…
Vacation Dips
Vacation Recipes: Hi-Protein Bean, Nut and Seed Spreads and Dips Beans, nuts, and seeds, when combined with whole grain crackers provide the perfect complement of amino acids for complete protein nutrition. They offer a powerhouse of sustained energy especially for summer days when we tend to stretch out our active hours and when three meals…
Dressings for Greens and Grains
Warm weather months are especially good times to explore new combinations of fresh greens, sprouts, vegetables, and grains. Dressings can make all the difference to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Greens, vegetables, and grains can be mixed in a variety of combinations to provide a host of antioxidants and quick energy. They also combine…
What’s in Season?
January February March April May June July August September October November December Dormant Dormant Dormant carrots artichokes asparagus blueberries* blackberries apples* apples* beets broccoli onions asparagus beets beets beets corn Brussels sprouts broccoli cabbage potatoes* beans broccoli broccoli corn cucumbers celery* cabbage carrots radishes cabbage cabbage canteloupe grapes* cranberries carrots sweet potatoes spinach* cauliflower cauliflower…
July/August 2010: Sunscreens & Vitamin D
To read this newsletter in its .pdf form, click here to download the file:July/August 2010 Newsletter. Thank you. Sunscreen Safety and The Sun for Health Summary and Conclusions Overview The Sun and Sunscreen Facts The Sun and Sunscreen Safety Sunshine, Vitamin D, and Health Hormones and Full-Spectrum Light July Recipes: Blueberries July is National Blueberry…
June 2010: Reliance and Responsibility
To read this newsletter in its .pdf form, click here to download the file:June 2010 Newsletter. Thank you. In this newsletter History of the Caduceus The Modern Message of the Caduceus: Partnering Health Care with Self-Care Ideas for Self-Care June Recipes: Strawberries The caduceus in its original form, a serpent encircling a leafy tree branch,…
Quinoa
Quinoa: The Mother Grain of the Ancient Incas and a Powerful Grain for Modern Times Quinoa (pronounced keen wah) is a relatively new discovery. Thought of as a grain, it is actually related to the leafy Chenopodium (beets and spinach) family. Grown in this country only since the mid-1980s, it has gained popularity because it…