Finding Your Macro-Nutrient Ratio: What’s YOUR Carb Tolerance?

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Listen to the Podcast: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Are you doing what the mass-market diet programs tell you to do when it comes to carbohydrate consumption? If so, have you noticed that you’re on a roller coaster ride? This diet tells you to eat more. That diet tells you to eat less. [...]

Chicken Biryani (with Brown Basmati Rice)

Serves 4 This mildly spiced Indian dish combines aromatic brown basmati rice with delicate pieces of chicken for a flavorful all-in-one meal. This recipe uses many of the staple Indian spices, including a hint of mace and saffron for a distinctive biryani flavor. Chilis can be added for an extra kick, if desired. Cooking Tip: [...]

Asian Pear and Watercress Smoothie

Serves 2 An exciting deviation from strawberries and bananas, this healthy green smoothie uses the sweet and crisp flavor of Asian pear with almond butter. Watercress is a detoxifier and adds a touch of spice, but not too much to overpower. This is a sweet smoothie with all the benefits of good fats, protein and [...]

Slow-Cooked Short Ribs with Carrots and Onions

Serves 4-6 Slow-cooked tender meat falls off the bone while braising in a flavorful herbed broth. Served with aromatic vegetables on the side. Cooking Tip: Beef short ribs are meatier and thicker than their pork counterparts, making them an excellent choice for slow cooking. When done, the meat will shrink down the length of the [...]

Do You Know How to Take Care of Yourself?

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Listen to the Podcast: [Audio clip: view full post to listen] It’s sad that our Western culture is so out of touch with what it takes to really take care of these precious human bodies. Most of us have been conditioned into thinking that taking care of ourselves is secondary to work, caring for the [...]

Cleansing Grapefruit Salad with Bananas and Coconut

Serves 2 A refreshing and tangy breakfast salad with sliced banana to balance the sour flavors of seasonal grapefruit. Serve with yogurt for protein. Also makes a healthy, not-too-sweet dessert. Nutrition Tip: Late winter and spring is the time to kick-start fat metabolism and cleanse the body to prepare for season changes. According to Ayurvedic [...]

Politically Incorrect Nutrition: Meats, Fats and Raw Foods

This week, I’d like to introduce two of my favorite cookbooks that are always within arm’s reach. These books support the diet piece to my 7 Core Principles to Lasting Health, my natural  “healthstyle” that supports optimal wellness. The diet includes foods that are right for your individual body, which may include local meats, good [...]

Raw Jicama Salad with Curried Macadamia Dressing

Serves 4 Warming curry spices counter the clean crispness of jicama in this simple, flavorful, all-season salad. The sweet, tropical taste of macadamia nuts and coconut water bring it all together. Served with an edible green sprout garnish. Cooking Tip: Jicama (HIH-kuh-ma) is a sweet, watery root native to Mexico. Its crisp, refreshing taste is  [...]

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