Food and Recipes

November 14, 2014 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Natures Medicine: The Top 3 Foods for Preventative Health

Preventative health is commonly overlooked in the western world.  It is unfortunate that many wait long into disease to look for nutritional advice.  Food either feeds the disease, or fights it.  We really are what we eat!  Food is digested, absorbed and transformed into every cell of our body.  We need to consider the power we have when choosing our meals.  Can you switch that afternoon coffee to an herbal tea?  There are so many little steps we can take to improve our health.  All it takes is changing small habits. On the other hand, with so many superfood articles on...

November 13, 2014 In Food and Recipes, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

What does free range mean?

In my recent post on my Food As Medicine blog over at Urban Diner, I make the argument that eating meat is not only a normal and natural part of our human diet, but that meat can also serve as a medicine to treat specific diseases.  For example, bones and marrow bones can be boiled to make a medicinal broth that supports the health of the joints and nervous system, whereas liver is an excellent food to promote and support detoxification. While meat and animal products serve as a valuable food and medicine, the challenge for many consumers is to make...

November 11, 2014 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News By Rich Ralph

Does Coffee Have an Impact on Blood Sugar?

  While some research has indicated that moderate amounts of caffeine may be beneficial in the prevention of type II diabetes, recent literature has indicated otherwise, especially if intake of caffeine is high. A recent article published in Diabetes Care 2008; 31(2):221-2, examined blood glucose levels in those with type II diabetes over a 24 hour period; test subjects were given caffeine pills equivalent to about four cups of coffee per day versus placebo. Those taking caffeine pills showed a significant impact on glucose regulation causing an overall net increase of glucose level over 24 hours of 8%; caffeine also resulted in a significant...

November 9, 2014 In Eliminating Toxins, Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News By Rich Ralph

Advantages to Eating Organic and Local Vegetables

One of the most common misconceptions about eating organic is that it is expensive. Yes, some organic items may have a higher price-point than conventional food, but can you really afford NOT to eat organically? If you are willing to invest a little bit more money now, you could save mountains of money that may otherwise be spent on prescriptions, medication, cancer treatment, and medical bills that can result from the accumulation of toxins in your body from years of eating unhealthy foods. I will admit that it can take some time to adjust to the differing prices. I can remember...

November 7, 2014 In Eliminating Toxins, Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Raw & Vegan Recipe: Healing Gut Tonic

This raw, vegan and gluten-free “healing” smoothie is a great way to start the day. Papaya is known worldwide as a gut healer. The enzyme papain aids in digestion and helps cleanse the system. Pineapple contains the enzyme bromelain, which is naturally anti-inflammatory and helps “calm down” the small intestine. It is also an appetite suppressant. Blend in almond milk for healthy fats and a little protein, and a touch of fresh ginger for vitality for a true tropical “smoothie”. To add a little green nutritional magic- throw in a handful or two of organic spinach. Vegan and Raw, Yum! Ingredients: 1...

November 7, 2014 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Lisa Virtue

Green Smoothies: Food Fit for an Anthropoid

I am enjoying delicious, alkalinizing green smoothies just about daily now. I discovered these creamy concoctions after reading Victoria Boutenko’s, Green for Life. She and her family had been thriving raw foodists for 7 years, having healed themselves from various ailments, including diabetes. After the years passed however, they felt their health fading once again. Victoria decided to stop looking to humans for guidance, seeing as we are by far the sickest species on earth, and instead she turned to our closest genetically related relatives: chimpanzees. We share 99.4% of our genes with these fellow anthropoids. So then, how do chimps...

November 6, 2014 In Family Fitness, Food and Recipes, News, Spotlight By Rich Ralph

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Are Our Kids Trying To Tell Us Something?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has been a hot topic in the pharmaceutical industry over the last several years. And rightfully so. There is an alarmingly high rate of children being diagnosed with ADHD. In fact, there are even adults being diagnosed in recent years! So what’s going on? Is it really possible that such a high percentage of our population has always had these issues, but the medical community is just beginning to recognize it? Or perhaps it’s more plausible to consider that ADHD was essentially non-existent a few decades ago? I’m not going to try to debate the possibilities surrounding why...

November 5, 2014 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News, Uncategorized By Vancouver Health Coach

Why the War on Small Farms Is Impacting Our Health

Are you not as healthy as you might be due to the politics of food? That statement may seem ridiculous, but it might be quite true for many if you are unable to access food you consider to be healthy. And for the American readers here, your food options are about to shrink even further due to politics. More and more people are rejecting factory farms, conventional mono-crop farming methods and GMO food and are instead seeking to contract directly with farmers that grow the organic produce and raise the pastured meat, poultry, dairy and eggs that they want . Big Food...

November 4, 2014 In Food and Recipes, Green & Healthy Living, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Gluten-free vegan oat & chia rolls recipe

This week in Time, Dr. Oz talks about “What to Eat Now”, and gluten-free grains are mentioned. Fifteen percent of Americans are interested in gluten-free foods and one of the top requests I get is homemade gluten-free, dairy-free bread that is transportable to work and school. Eat these rolls now and you will be happy (except raw foodists)! This delicious oat bread is free of many of the common allergens: wheat, dairy, soy, milk, eggs, and peanuts that cause so many people problems, but high in flavor. Each roll contains more than 3 grams of fiber (10% recommended daily intake) and...

November 4, 2014 In Food and Recipes, News, Spotlight By Vancouver Health Coach

Gluten-Free Dinners in Less Than 30-minutes: The Science of Sauteing

Gluten Free Dinners in Less Than 30 I have been teaching gluten-free cooking and baking classes for many years and once a new student gets the basic gluten-free substitutions down the next request I get is usually about learning how to prepare healthy delicious gluten-free dinners in 30 minutes or less. My answer is always the same: learn how to roast and saute'. Many people understand the concept of roasting but sauting is something new. I love to saute because the selection is endless. And with More Than Gourmet® Glace & Demi Glace, I am turning out restaurant quality food that...