Salads are one of my favorite ways to eat my greens, but in the dead of Winter a cold meal doesn’t always appeal to me. Did you know that just like you winterize your car, you can make your salads more winter friendly too? Here are some of my tried and true tips: Add hearty whole grains – add… Read More
Holiday Health Check Day 19: Eat With the Seasons
Stay balanced and prevent colds and flu by eating seasonally this Winter and year-round. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hof3xosQsbI?version=3] John Douillard’s Winter Grocery List *An asterisk means it is best to eat more of this food. VEGETABLES FRUIT SPICES LEGUMES BEVERAGES Artichokes, hearts Apples, cooked *Anise Mung – split, yellow Alcohol (moderation) *Avocadoes Apricots *Asafetida Tofu Black Tea (moderation) *Beets *Bananas *Basil Coffee (moderation)… Read More
Fall Veggie Bake
If you enjopyed my tips for seasonal eating and are looking for a quick and delicious recipe to put them into practice, look no further. Last night I realized I had some lovely and colorful root vegetables left over from my last CSA share: beets, brussel sprouts, potatoes, garlic and carrots. So I diced them up, threw them in a… Read More
Stay ‘Rooted’ This Fall
Every year around this time, I get nostalgic as summer draws to a close and the season starts to change. The dry heat and sticky humidity that radiate from the pavement before sunrise turns to fresher, cooler air and I prepare to say goodbye to sunny skies and sandy beaches and embrace rich harvests and crisp breezes. Fall is my… Read More