Pain and Plants

Pain and Plants

Well, that was fun…and time-consuming! I was searching my computer for my tried-and-true recipes when I found two old files labeled “documents for the Compaq” and “documents from the Dell. Whoa! I have been using Macs for 25 years, so these recipes...
Why I Fast Once a Year

Why I Fast Once a Year

For 30 years or so, I have been doing a 7-day cleanse to allow my body to rest and clear. Autophagy is the body’s cellular cleaning process that removes damaged organelles, proteins, and pathogens to regenerate newer, healthier cells. When you cleanse (fast), this...
Winter Broccoli Soup

Winter Broccoli Soup

Winter Broccoli Soup How simple is this? Serves 4 1 large celery rib, thinly sliced 1 bunch broccoli, florets only, coarsely chopped 2 small parsnips, peeled and sliced 4 cups chicken broth, or vegetable 1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional 1 medium onion, chopped Sea...
Dr. Weil’s Food Pyramid

Dr. Weil’s Food Pyramid

I wrote an article when the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans was published. Here is my take on it.  Here is the link to Dr. Andrew Weil’s Dietary Guidelines.  Based on Dr. Weil’s Guidelines, I made this Lentil Bolognese for dinner.  Lentil Bolognese I...
Lectins

Lectins

Lectin Today, we’ll be learning about lectins, but first, let’s start with the definition of an antinutrient. Antinutrients are compounds that interfere with the absorption of nutrients. Lectins are considered an antinutrient, and they have certainly had their 15...
The Silence and Wisdom of Winter

The Silence and Wisdom of Winter

The Silence and Wisdom of Winter and a Butternut Squash Soup recipe   Winter is a time for slowing down on purpose, with purpose. Winter is the season of the inner world. Focus inward, face your shadows, embrace silence, rebuild in the long winter nights. Read,...