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.
What a great time was had by all who attended February's meeting! We had an Organic "Food Fest" of sorts. I will be posting the 2 recipes I passed out for those who were not able to make it.
ReplyDeleteWhere is your recipe!
DeleteVictoria, we are still waiting........can you post before 2014?
DeleteThis will be a favorite!
ReplyDeleteSweet potato salad, sweet potato peeled and grated 1 large, put into mixing bowl with dried cranberries, 1 teaspoon of extra virgin coconut oil, a dash of olive oil, squeeze fresh lemon juice and a dash of balsamic vinegar salt and pepper, a few walnuts and mix together and serve!
Easy healthy dish! Cook kale and put into mixing bowl with feta cheese and raw egg dill, salt and pepper mix. Line a baking dish with oil and philo sheets, pour mix over philo and put another layer of philo dough on top sprinkle cheese on top and bake about half an hour. My version of spanakopita
ReplyDeleteKale chips
ReplyDeleteKale is packed with vitamins and minerals and is very inexpensive for the nutrition contained within. Chips are a great way to enjoy kale -- even your teenagers will enjoy.
1 bunch kale (remove stems – save for smoothies)
1-2 tsp sea salt, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1-2 tsp black pepper, ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Mix seasoning with kale (it will shrink by 50%)
Add 1 to 2 tbsp walnut oil and ½ cup nutritional yeast to coat leaves
Lay leaves on dehydrator tray and dehydrate at 95 degrees overnight or bake in the oven at 250 to 300 degrees until crispy, checking every 15 minutes till crunchy.