Holistic Living
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...]
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...]
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...]
A Gluten-free, Dairy-free Whole Food Recipe This chicken dish can simply be eaten over brown rice or you can roll the filling into enchiladas. These enchiladas can easily be frozen into serving-sized containers before baking. Using 4 small Serrano chilies makes this dish a medium spice, so adjust accordingly. Just a reminder: Start this recipe by baking the chicken covered at 425 for approximately 40 minutes. Sauce 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed 1 small onion, skins … [Read more...]
Last of a two-part series Last month’s article looked at the top five most popularly mentioned superfoods. They included turmeric, garlic, ginger, healthy fats and tea. The theme of these food items is they have known anti-inflammatory properties. This month, we will look at the next five most popularly mentioned superfoods. The list was compiled after looking through current superfoods literature. BERRIES The berry category covers many different fruits, but the few specifically … [Read more...]
Many people try to use willpower to improve their diet and lose weight. Unfortunately, most people end up failing because it is very difficult to maintain a self-induced willpower over an extended period of time. Consider a different approach instead. Within your very cravings lie the keys to unlock true success for long-term health and weight loss. Trust and understand that the body is a brilliant machine that needs certain ingredients to run well. If you start to give your body what it … [Read more...]
Not only does it seem like the grocery store takes a big chunk out of the family budget, consider the costs of getting sick. From co-pays that cost more than a tank of gas to deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses that can exceed a mortgage payment, even getting the flu can be expensive. Health-care costs in an already troubled economy are providing many Minnesotans with more incentive than ever to find new ways to take better care of themselves. "Can you remember the last time you had … [Read more...]
The following is is drawn from Michael's new book, The Health and Disease Symbology HandbookSymbology is a universal language of the Creative Continuum that says all aspects of life are reflections of thought. The mind-body connection of Symbology goes beyond traditional medicine and reveals the real causes of disease and ill-health. As such, symbology is a radical new breakthrough in the field of health care. The word symbology could probably spark several ideas and or definitions from each of … [Read more...]
With mercury scares abound, many consumers feel they are making a healthier choice by choosing farm-raised fish over the wild-caught variety. Many are not aware that farm-raised fish have their own problems.Are there any nutritional differences? We're glad you asked! FDA statistics on the nutritional content (protein and fat ratios) of farm-versus- wild salmon show that the fat content of farmed salmon is excessively high - 30-35 percent by weight. Wild salmon have a 20 percent higher protein … [Read more...]
Moving trucks block the parking lot as strong men carry statues and other art into the former Aveda warehouse on East Hennepin Avenue. They carefully maneuver through glass doors into the high-ceiling showroom floor just days before Intelligent Nutrients opened to the public, only to be guided another direction by the hands-on founder of the company, Horst Rechelbacher. His Austrian accent lingers in the air like incense, essential oils and dark chocolate. He directs this piece to be taken … [Read more...]
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