I am participating in an auction with farm sanctuary. Come bid on my lot and win a nutrition session with me!
http://farmsanctuary2009.charitybuzz.com/viewLots.do;jsessionid=0416CE4C2B8313B00664F5E4224B95D8?show=10&index=30&order=default&id=877
Love and light!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
It's been quite a while...so let me promote another blog!
Ok. So I am admitting to myself and the universe that I am no good at keeping up with this blogging thing. I am amazed by people who manage to blog 5, or even 3 times a week. Heck, even 3 times a month.
I have been doing so many things lately (I know: excuses,excuses). Well, I am a guest blogger on this fabulous eco-friendly, pro-veg site called GirlieGirl Army. Check out the blog I posted on healthy eating for companion animals at www.girliegirlarmy.com/blog
My post was made on March 10, 2009. Enjoy. And I will be back soon. Ok. Soonish!
Peace and love.
I have been doing so many things lately (I know: excuses,excuses). Well, I am a guest blogger on this fabulous eco-friendly, pro-veg site called GirlieGirl Army. Check out the blog I posted on healthy eating for companion animals at www.girliegirlarmy.com/blog
My post was made on March 10, 2009. Enjoy. And I will be back soon. Ok. Soonish!
Peace and love.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Burdock Root
I've been wanting to try burdock root for the longest time. In part, because I know it's super good for you, but in addition, I have a recipe for sweet and sour burdock root I've been dying to make.
I went to Souen, a macrobiotic restaurant in Union Square, for lunch the other day and they have tons of burdock root on the menu. They had a burdock root soup, a burdock root sandwich and other variations. These dishes were appealing but I wanted an idea of what it's individual flavor was like. I ordered a side of burdock root, solo.
Findngs: it is grayish purple in color, which I wasn't expecting, because in the picture for my sweet and sour recipe it is orange (guess that's the sauce). It's texture is different than any other vegetable I've had. It's hard, almost as hard as a carrot, and when you bite into it, it's top layer has that carrot like crunch. Sinking your teeth all the way into the root, you'll find it's inner layers are sort of sticky or gummy. While this description probably makes it sound horrible, it was actually pretty good. I think the gumminess makes it kind of fun to eat. It doesn't have too much flavor on it's own, so I could see why it would be added to stews or sandwiches. I would definitely cook with it for it's unique texture and great health benefits.
What are the health benefits of burdock? For starters, it's high in iron, which is a plus for vegetarians especially. In addition to it's iron content, burdock is a good source of B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, folacin, and fiber.
Historically, the root vegetable, has been used as a remedy for both fevers and colds, urinary tract infections, and rheumatism. It is an amazing blood purifier as well. Holisticaly prescribed to aid in a timely recovery from illness and relief from arthritis and diseases of the skin, burdock was combined with other herbs in Ancient Chinese Medicine to treat colds, measles, sore throats, and tonsillitis.
As with many herbs these days, those that don't wish to eat the root, can buy burdock root oil or capsules. My personal viewpoint: just eat it! Dress it up if you need to, but eat it rather than all the other junk that's out there. :D
Well, I'm convinced! Sweet and sour burdock root it is!
http://www.nutrasanus.com/burdock.html
http://www.souen.net/unique.html
I went to Souen, a macrobiotic restaurant in Union Square, for lunch the other day and they have tons of burdock root on the menu. They had a burdock root soup, a burdock root sandwich and other variations. These dishes were appealing but I wanted an idea of what it's individual flavor was like. I ordered a side of burdock root, solo.
Findngs: it is grayish purple in color, which I wasn't expecting, because in the picture for my sweet and sour recipe it is orange (guess that's the sauce). It's texture is different than any other vegetable I've had. It's hard, almost as hard as a carrot, and when you bite into it, it's top layer has that carrot like crunch. Sinking your teeth all the way into the root, you'll find it's inner layers are sort of sticky or gummy. While this description probably makes it sound horrible, it was actually pretty good. I think the gumminess makes it kind of fun to eat. It doesn't have too much flavor on it's own, so I could see why it would be added to stews or sandwiches. I would definitely cook with it for it's unique texture and great health benefits.
What are the health benefits of burdock? For starters, it's high in iron, which is a plus for vegetarians especially. In addition to it's iron content, burdock is a good source of B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, folacin, and fiber.
Historically, the root vegetable, has been used as a remedy for both fevers and colds, urinary tract infections, and rheumatism. It is an amazing blood purifier as well. Holisticaly prescribed to aid in a timely recovery from illness and relief from arthritis and diseases of the skin, burdock was combined with other herbs in Ancient Chinese Medicine to treat colds, measles, sore throats, and tonsillitis.
As with many herbs these days, those that don't wish to eat the root, can buy burdock root oil or capsules. My personal viewpoint: just eat it! Dress it up if you need to, but eat it rather than all the other junk that's out there. :D
Well, I'm convinced! Sweet and sour burdock root it is!
http://www.nutrasanus.com/burdock.html
http://www.souen.net/unique.html
Amazing Chia Seed
We went to get brunch at a raw foods restaurant in the East Village called Quintessence last weekend. I loved it. After our meal, we felt it was too early for dessert, but took a look at the dessert menu anyways. In addition to some of my favorites, tiramisu and pecan pie, they had chia seed pudding and a banana split chia sundae. Dan said, "I wonder if these are the same seeds used for the chia pet." I made a crazy face at him and he explained that those little plant-like pets had to grow from something. Then I thought, "maybe he's right." I went home and did some chia seed research; it turns out this seed has tremendous health benefits and it is indeed the same seed used to sprout those old-school chia pets! Who knew!
Benefits of chia seed:
-high in calcium and good source of protein
-easily digested, even as the whole seed (no grounding needed as with flax seed)
-energy promoting and endurance aid. Great for athletes.
-a small amount is all you need to receive all of these health benefits and they are filling so you will eat less
-help clean out the intestines; detoxifying
-aid in digestion and regeneration of healthy body tissue
Chia seeds are very mild in flavor so you can add them to any meal or snack (pasta, salad, smoothie, yogurt) and they will not alter the flavor. You can order a large bag online. The cost is so worth the health benefits!
*I got my info on chia seeds from icreatewisdom.com
Benefits of chia seed:
-high in calcium and good source of protein
-easily digested, even as the whole seed (no grounding needed as with flax seed)
-energy promoting and endurance aid. Great for athletes.
-a small amount is all you need to receive all of these health benefits and they are filling so you will eat less
-help clean out the intestines; detoxifying
-aid in digestion and regeneration of healthy body tissue
Chia seeds are very mild in flavor so you can add them to any meal or snack (pasta, salad, smoothie, yogurt) and they will not alter the flavor. You can order a large bag online. The cost is so worth the health benefits!
*I got my info on chia seeds from icreatewisdom.com
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