by Anne Woodhouse, CHN Spring into delicious healthy foods for the season and Braised Chard with Shitake Mushrooms recipe. Ingredients 10-12 Shitake Mushrooms, fresh or dried 1 pound chard 1 onion, diced finely 1 large garlic clove finely minced 2-3 Tbsp Olive oil 1 cup water Salt to taste Instructions If using fresh shitake, wash … Read more
Although this recipe seems exotic with galangal root, lemongrass and lime kefir leaves, it is really very simple and quick to prepare once you know the trick behind getting these ingredients and having them on hand. Galangal root is a cousin of ginger with a milder flavor. Galangal root, lime kefir leaves and lemongrass are … Read more
Joan Haynes, NMD Make sure you are staying hydrated. Dehydration is very common in our dry hot summers. The first sign of dehydration is fatigue, not thirst! The average 150 poundperson needs about 64 ounces of non-caffeinated fluid daily, more with hot weather &/or exercising. Avoid dehydrating beverages like alcohol, caffeine, and sugar-sweetened drinks. If you must … Read more
Ingredients 1 can organic low sodium garbanzo beans rinsed 1/3 cup Tahini ¼ cup Olive Oil One clove garlic ½ – 1 teaspoon sea salt Juice of ½ a lemon (or to taste) Warm water Instructions Place all ingredients except water in the food processor and pulse until mixed, add warm water and blend until … Read more
By Anne Woodhouse, CHN Craving popcorn? – salty, crunchy – but don’t want the starchy corn bloat afterwards? Even if you’ve never had kale before, try it this way, it’s worth the effort. Experienced kale eaters are often surprised they’ve never had kale so good. Ingredients 1 bunch kale (Curly or Dino Kale offer different flavors) 1 … Read more
Sweet Glazed Nuts Ingredients: 2 Tablespoon butter 2 Tablespoon honey, maple syrup or a combination 2 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 2 cup raw nuts (pecans, walnuts or almonds) Instructions: Preheat oven to 300o F. Lightly coat a cake pan or 8×8 Pyrex dish with ½ teaspoon of butter or oil or line the … Read more