Recipe: Savory Fish Seasoning

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A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe As we move into spring, your body wants lighter protein sources such as baked or grilled fish. This recipe makes enough seasoning for two, 6 oz. tilapia (or other white fish) fillets. Pair with brown rice and a vegetable for a complete meal. Ingredients 1 TBS butter, oil, or ghee, melted 1 tsp steak seasoning 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes 1/4 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp paprika 1/8 tsp onion powder 1/8 tsp sea salt 1/8 tsp pepper Dash garlic … [Read more...]

Coffee Rediscovered: An Ancient Crafted Hybrid Drug

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Coffee is a hybrid deliberately blended to make people malleable and easy to control. Its history has been carefully smudged from the printed fodder of the masses. It was first made in northern Africa through the black arts by witches, covens, warlocks. This is why it is referred to as a "brew." It is an oily bean blend that causes a drinker to not want to drink alone, but with others. It may cause men to be effeminate and people to be passive. Two cups a day can give you pouches under the … [Read more...]

Recipe: Gluten-free Brownies

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I know what you're thinking...beans...in brownies, you're crazy! You can call me crazy after you've tried them. These moist brownies are not only satisfying, but packed with protein. So if you're ready to upgrade your brownie recipe, this one's for you. Ingredients: 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 4 eggs 1/3 to 1/2 cup agave nectar or honey (make as mildly sweet as possible) 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup chopped walnuts … [Read more...]

Recipe: Turkey Breakfast Patties

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A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe You may enjoy these flavor-packed turkey patties for breakfast or as a quick meal for lunch or dinner. This recipe makes enough to freeze. I eat them every morning with a side of sautéed spinach and warm sweet potatoes. These are not spicy, just flavorful. Keep in mind that co-ops sell bulk spices, so there's no need to invest in a whole jar. Ingredients 3 1/2 lbs ground turkey thigh 3 1/2 tsp. sea salt 3 tsp. sage 3 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds 3 … [Read more...]

Recipe: Brown Rice Pudding

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A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe Not only is this is a comforting, warm treat on a cold winter's night, but the spices have some impressive health benefits, too. Cardamom is a digestive aid, detoxifies the body and provides relief from congestion. Cinnamon stabilizes the blood sugar and lowers LDL cholesterol. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice 5 cups unsweetened original almond milk 2/3 cups raisins 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cardamom 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 … [Read more...]

Bio-Cultural Choice: An Edible Revolution

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An excerpt from Conscious Food: Sustainable Growing, Spiritual Eating "To change something, build a new model and make the existing obsolete." -- Buckminster Fuller We are at a crossroads. The dehumanizing of food, which includes its spiritual aspects, is having unintended consequences, including burgeoning populations with food allergies and obesity, greater scarcity of arable land from which to produce food, and ever fewer food species from which to derive nutrients. It is a … [Read more...]

Recipe: Salmon Patties

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A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe These salmon patties are a snap to make. In only 15 minutes you can have a quick and delicious weekday meal. Substitute 1/2 tsp. of dried dill if you don't have fresh. Try them with tartar sauce. Serve with a side of steamed vegetables. Ingredients 2 TBS olive oil 7.5oz can of salmon, wild caught 10 gluten-free rice crackers, crushed 1 egg 1/3 cup onion, diced 1/3 cup fresh dill, loosely packed, chopped 1/2 lemon, juiced Sea salt and … [Read more...]

Five Steps to Overcoming a Food Addiction

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You know the food you’re eating is bad for you — you just can’t stop eating it. You have a food addiction and you’re not alone. Millions of people also are suffering. This is the area of health where most of us have our greatest challenge. We want to eat healthier, we want to be healthier, but when it comes to eating right, we just can’t seem to do it. What we eat has less to do with our intellect and more to do with the associations we have to food. An association is a link in … [Read more...]

Recipe: Chicken & Sweet Potato Soup with Spinach

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A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe Spinach is just the right touch for this hearty soup. Perfect for a fall or winter evening meal. Add cooked brown rice for a heartier soup. Ingredients: 1 TBS olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 leek, washed and sliced 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 cups chopped carrots 1 cup chopped celery 2 chicken breasts, cubed 4 cups vegetable broth 4 cups water 2 bay leaves 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp celery seed 1 1/2 cups peeled and … [Read more...]

Recipe: Chicken Casserole with Root Vegetables

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A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe It's not easy to find a dairy and gluten-free hot dish! This recipe is very versatile, so add your favorite vegetables. Its creamy consistency makes for a comforting dish. I used Bob's Red Mill gluten-free baking and biscuit flour, but you can use any gluten-free flour. If you can tolerate ghee (clarified butter), add 2 TBS for flavor when simmering the sauce. You can also try this with leftover turkey (season with rosemary instead of thyme) from … [Read more...]

A Societal Health Menace

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I have known for a long time that wheat was a menace to our health; even the most healthy whole grain wheat products can be detrimental. There have been different times in the past 15 years that I eliminated wheat and felt better, lost weight and gained energy. Then after a few months, I would find it difficult to maintain a wheat free diet when traveling to other countries, especially Latin American countries that rely so heavily on bread as a staple in their diets. I did not concern myself … [Read more...]

Recipe: Roasted Butternut Chowder with Apples & Bacon

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A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe This is a delicious recipe to enjoy the best of the fall flavors. To make this soup more filling, you can add some cooked brown rice. Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, about 1-1/2 pounds, peeled, seeded and cut into cubes 1 large onion, chopped 2 large apples, peeled, cored and chopped 4 turkey or pork bacon slices 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 TBS minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste 3 TBS olive oil 1 TBS chopped fresh … [Read more...]

An Enlightened Approach to Sustainable Weight Loss

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Sustainable weight loss involves relying on the wisdom of nature and your body, while at the same time engaging in emotional and spiritual growth. Fad diets have a beginning and an end, and they rely on willpower to get a person through the diet. People fall into the diet trap, which is unsustainable over their lifetime. The weight returns like a boomerang. Why? Most people revert back to the old habits and foods that caused their weight gain in the first place. After five years as a holistic … [Read more...]

Recipe: Fresh Salsa

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A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe Here's a great way to use those delicious tomatoes from your garden. This recipe is versatile, because you can make it hotter with more peppers or make it sweeter with fruit. And it's easy! Ingredients: 2 cups chopped tomatoes (or a combination of tomatoes and fresh peaches, nectarines, mangos or grapes) 1/3 cup chopped yellow or white onion 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 to 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers, … [Read more...]

The Loaded Bowl

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A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe  This dish has everything you need...protein (quinoa and beans), healthy fat (avocado & olive oil), greens (fresh spinach) and an energy-sustaining whole grain! The dressing is just for drizzling right before you eat it. Do NOT mix the quinoa with the dressing when you are preparing this dish or it will get soggy. Ingredients: 2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 15-oz. can of organic black beans, drained and rinsed 1 pint cherry tomatoes, … [Read more...]