Health conscious people are going to great lengths to watch what they eat these days. They acknowledge the old adage: “you are what you eat”. After all, it makes intuitive sense, and under the laws of physics it must be true. What else is your body made of, if not the food you eat? If […]
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Recipe: Almost Too Easy Mayonnaise
I make this in my food-processor, but the ingredients can easily be mixed by hand. I use a casserole dish in a pot as my double boiler. In food processor add: 3/4 cup sugar 1 Tbsp Mustard Power 1 Tbsp Corn Starch 1 tsp Salt 1/2 Cup Vinegar 1/2 Cup Milk 3 Eggs 1Tbsp Butter […]
Foods That Fight Chronic Inflammation
Heart disease, cancer and type 2 diabetes—researchers have determined these devastating illnesses have something in common. What is it? They all appear to be linked to “sustained low-grade inflammation”, the ongoing release of inflammatory immune compounds that have been identified as a major contributor in the development and progression of many life-threatening diseases. When inflammation […]
Book Review: The Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook
‘The Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook’, by Amrita Sonhdi, Arsenal Pulp Press ISBN 978-1-55152-204-3 In my quest to make wise food choices and add some variety to my diet, I’ve been enjoying The Modern Ayurvedic Cookbook, now in its fourth printing. Ayurveda originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. At its heart “is our intimate connection […]
Change The Way You Eat
If you really are what you eat, what does that say about you? Do you need to change the way you eat? If you want to improve your nutrition, you need to eat more whole foods. Fill your fridge, freezer and cupboards with nutritious foods, and as you run out of the old processed […]