It’s been an outstanding summer, with plenty of sun, but not too much heat in these parts. Hope you have been enjoying it.
Now it’s late summer, which means we need to dial down the expanding (yin) foods that we enjoy in hot weather, such as raw fruit, tropical foods, ice cream and other sweets, alcohol and sweet drinks, as well as raw salads.… Read the rest
Proteins are amino acid chains that our bodies create and use as enzymes, hormones and structural tissues.
The myth that animal protein is superior to plant protein comes from the fact that animal foods have all eight amino acids, vs. plant proteins which combine to provide them.… Read the rest
Nature keeps us healthy and happy, and by being natural we help preserve nature, and reduce suffering.
Here’s a little quiz to see how natural you are.
1. How many hours per day do you spend outdoors (think of the last 30 days=Spring!)… Read the rest
Last night I cooked for a few friends, new and old, and they joined my family for dinner in Framingham. I had fun, and I think others did also.
Menu-
-Hot Sake
-Hearty Vegetable Miso Soup
-Late Summer Salad
-Millet with Sweet Vegetables
-Tofu ‘n Greens Egg Roll
-Pickles
-Apple Pie with topping
-Kukicha Tea
Here’s what I learned:
-It’s a lot of work to have company!… Read the rest