Month: March 2012

Committing to a “lifestyle change” is a process involving not only changes in food choices but changes in eating habits. For example, I eat more frequently than before, I eat smaller meals, I try to chew my food more thoroughly, I avoid liquids while eating and I drink medicinal teas everyday- sometimes as meals. I can get carried away with […]

This juice focuses on blood building properties. It’s high in vitamin C and iron. Vitamin C is necessary for the absorption and metabolism of iron by the cells. This juice is also rich in vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, manganese and other vitamins, minerals, carotenoids and flavonoids. Blood regenerator(modified only slightly from the recipe in “Juicing for Life” by Cherie Calbom, M.S. […]

I remember when I first heard that I had mediterranean anemia– “thalassemia”; it was probably only 10 years ago- I didn’t know I had it nor even what it was. It’s basically a hereditary disorder of the blood where there is an abnormal level of hemoglobin, hence my red blood cell count is generally on the lower side. Now I’m vegan […]

Honestly, if you chew each bite 30 times like we are suppose too lol- this salad would take an hour to eat and trust me- you would be full! Nutrients are packed in this salad everywhere- it’s basically super raw and alkaline!Crunchy raw saladSpinach greensCauliflowerBroccoliTomatoes- choppedYellow bell peppers- long stripsCucumbers-sliced thinFresh Anise- slicedFresh DillApple- slicedSunflower seeds un-roastedAlmonds- sliced and un-roastedFlax […]

Tempeh is a wonderful vegan food- it’s healthy in that it’s made from fermented soybean and it’s a low fat high protein food source. “When fermented soy foods are used in small amounts they help build the inner ecosystem, providing a wealth of friendly microflora to the intestinal tract that can help with digestion and assimilation of nutrients, and boost […]

I love when people post nutrition items on my Facebook page- especially those I have never heard of. What is Farro? lol I had to find out and cook with it! It seems to me to be similar to barley. Farro is a grain derived from the wheat family- Triticum dicoccum to be exact. Farro contains fiber, magnesium, zinc, iron and […]

My diet used to consist of pasta, cheese, gummy bears, charleston chews and diet coke! I really didn’t know what a sugar snap pea was. Even until recently, I would get them confused with snow peas, pods and edamame. When I realized you could eat the whole thing and that it actually tasted sweet and delicious- that was it! Now […]

Guacamole is vegan! It almost feels sinfully delicious to sit down to a snack or meal involving guacamole.   There is sometimes a hesitation and then it’s like.. wait… I can eat this… and it’s healthy! It’s also raw, alkaline and versatile! Both avocados and guacamole can be eaten alone or as additions to salads, sandwiches, wraps and burritos! I […]

I did it! I am so proud of myself! It is in this moment now that I can so intensely appreciate the moms, dads, grandparents & family who have cooked for me and everyone… the restaurant chefs and sous chefs of the world.. and all those who love to cook overall.  I mean I can cook a little- but not […]

Another trip to SOUEN– this time the one on 13th street (NYC)!When I find myself eating too many wraps and sandwiches, I need to take a step back- even if they are healthy.  Home base for me as far as meals go is definitely a macro meal. A macro meal is a balance of seaweed, greens, brown rice and a protein […]