What to Eat?
We have been talking a lot about what should we eat? Last night several of our class members brought in their favorite recipes and dishes to sample. Someone mentioned we should start a Blog to post these recipes.
I felt that we could use the post we have available for the Healthy Living Center!
So, What do I eat?
With all the talk about GMO, MSG, and HFCS we wonder what is left that we can eat!
We should start by making sure we have the proper kitchen tools available. A High powered Blender such as a Blentec or Vitamix. A Food Processor, Pressure Cooker, no aluminum or coated pots and pans, iron or stainless steel is best.
Now Back to What to Eat?
Legumes are my favorite- High in protein,
Beans and other legumes are encouraged as a good source of fiber, and other nutrients. Other than non-starchy vegetables, they are one of the least high glycemic sources of carbohydrates, because the starch is either slowly absorbed
or resistant. Canned beans tend to raise blood sugar more than beans which you
soak and cook yourself. I cook them in the pressure cooker they only take 2-5 minutes. I then move them to the crock pot and add onions and garlic and seasoning of choice, garlic, parsley, cumin (a favorite) oregano, etc. Cook all day on low and serve for dinner with a salad or home made bread.
A favorite Broccoli dish-steam broccoli and cut up in a bowl add sun dried tomatoes cut in small pieces, add favorite cheese, feta, goat or Parmesan etc., add bread crumbs and olive oil, lemon and heat until cheese melts.
I will add more later on!
Feel Free to add as many recipes as you can!
These helpful articles are written by Dr. Laura Kokanovich ND CNHP owner of the Healthy Living Center. She applies her expertise in the areas of teaching and education in the Buffalo NY area.
