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Greek Pasta Salad: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, High-Protein

Potlucks inspired this super easy salad. I wanted to bring something easy and tasty, and still need it to be pretty fast and easy. I doubled this salad and had more than enough for three potlucks. Ingredients DRESSING: 2 cloves garlic, finely minced1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or lemon juice1/2…

Easy Brussels Sprouts with lemon, cumin and ghee

Click here to see my video on how to make this easy and delicious dish. This recipe is darn tasty, as the Brussels are seasoned with lemon zest, cumin seeds, and ghee (recipe below). Part of the trick to Brussels sprouts and any Brassica (such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage) is to have it properly cooked.…

Anti-Cancer Nutrition Superheroes

My goal is to share with you foods and herbs that prevent or fight cancer with powerful nutrition with a yummy, easy Brussels sprouts recipe. In honor of Cancer Awareness Month (in February), my nutrition video will show you how to create colorectal-cancer-fighting foods. (more…)

Quinoa, Chard, Cranberry Squash – Anti-Cancer Foods

When my girlfriend Chelle was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer, I decided that NOW is the time to share the power of lifestyle with all of you. Give your body every advantage by adopting the natural patterns of eating, physical movement, and enjoyable living that evolved with us. Every time I learn of…

In Nature We Trust

Eat foods that closely resemble their form and color when plucked from the dirt, tree, or vine. Think: how did my body evolve to eat food? (this is not a subtle plug for raw food diets, so don't get excited!) The more processing your food has undergone, the fewer nutrients are left to help keep…

Certified Humane

Have you noticed the "Certified Humane" label on egg cartons and meat products lately? While sorting through a large assortment of eggs the other day, I became curious as to what exactly this label means. As one might expect, the "Certified Humane" product is just what one might hope it would be - emphasizing compassionate…

Immune Ammo: Carrot-Orange-Ginger Smoothie

I’ve felt a bit taxed the last few days, as though a cold is reaching its long, nasty tentacles for me. I made a super-immune booster smoothie in less than five minutes, and I’ve felt great ever since I consumed it this morning. This powerful smoothie contains fresh carrots, ginger and orange. It boasts large…

How to Select a Watermelon

Yes, you can eat watermelon rind! Watermelon rind boosts nitric oxide's production, which improves arterial blood flow and might reduce blood pressure. In many traditional African cuisines, watermelon flesh and seeds (a source of fatty acids and protein) are cooked and served as a vegetable. I've enjoyed pickled watermelon rind -which was sweet and heavily spiced with clove -…

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