By Irina Kuznetsova and Karim Raimbekov Stuffing 1/2 cup of soaked brown rice 1/2 cup of soaked mung beans 1 lb of red or white cabbage 2 to 3 bay leaves 1 to 2 teaspoons avocado oil ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 sprigs fresh mint 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2teaspoon sea …
Read More »Eat to Support Thyroid Health
By Barbara Boules Keeping your thyroid running smoothly is essential to good health. This small butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of your neck is one of your body’s hardest working parts. All day long, it produces hormones that play a role in virtually every human function, particularly metabolism, …
Read More »Hot Tomato, Cold Tomato – What’s the Best Way to Eat Them?
By Betsy Bruns Are you on the vine about tomatoes, or can you eat them one after the other like potato chips? I’m a bit dicey. Not a zestful tomato connoisseur. I’ve pretty much always liked the dishes made with tomatoes, like pizza and pasta with sauce, but eating …
Read More »Hearth & Home – Gluten-Free Vegan Breakfast in Bed
By Janae Jean – This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself (and your sweetheart) to breakfast in bed. These two recipes are simple to prepare but complex in flavor. Heart healthful flaxseed adds protein and good fat. If you prefer to cube your own potatoes and tofu, simply do so the day …
Read More »HEARTh and HOME – Happy Holidays! Cranberries and Pears
By Janae Jean Pears and cranberries are both popular ingredients on holiday tables. According to the traditional song The Twelve Days of Christmas, the Christmas season begins with the gift of “a partridge in a pear tree.” Cranberries, historically known as “craneberries,” were served at the first Thanksgiving dinner. This …
Read More »Hearth & Home – Cranberry Sauce Four New Ways
By Janae Jean – For Thanksgiving, we are sharing four different takes on the classic cranberry sauce. The cranberry, is second only to the blueberry in antioxidant capacity per cup. They are also high in vitamins C and E and fiber and very low in sugar with only 46 calories …
Read More »New Year • New You Contest Winner – Plant-Based Living Testimonial
By Shawna McKinzie Tiffin – Congratulations to our contest winner, Shawna McKinzie Tiffin! She will receive a copy of How Not To Die Cookbook, co-written by January podcast guest, Dr. Michael Greger. She not only shared her photo of a whole-foods plant-based meal like Dr. Greger advocates. But, also her thoughts …
Read More »Hearth & Home – The Nicest Valentine
By Janae Jean – Cooking With Himalayan Sea Salt and Lemon Zest Cooking together is a fun and affordable way to build intimacy. When we cook together, we explore each other’s tastes, we reveal quirks in our personality, and we spend quality time mindfully being together. Julia Child said, “I …
Read More »Feeding The Whole Self – Interview with Michael Greger, M.D.
Interview by Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter Our first podcast guest of 2018 is Michael Greger, M.D. Dr. Greger is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling How Not To Die as well as the recently released companion book How Not To Die Cookbook. He is also the …
Read More »HEARTh & HOME – Healthy Cookies With Superfoods
By Janae Jean – What’s in season this holiday season? Winter squash? Root vegetables? To me, the holiday season is cookie season! We all have our family favorites. Many of us have family and friends with dietary concerns that make this time of year difficult to suit their needs. I …
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