I eat all of these every week. Tofu, if organic, is a fine source of nutrients, and very satisfying if prepared well. Moderation is good, particularly if you are worried about breast cancer. But then you should not be having ANY dairy or sugar or chicken.

Anyway, these foods are great for the liver, which is actively rejuvenating itself this time of year. I just picked up three bunches of scallions for a dollar in Haymarket. But they need to be rinsed well and cooked or salted, because they are grown using pesticides. Organic scallions tend to cost around $.99 a bunch or more.

All of these foods are somewhat more yin than foods we enjoy in the winter, such as root veggies, eggs, meat, etc., and all can be eaten as they are or in millions of recipes for salads, soups, stirfries, casseroles and even desserts.

If you need ideas on how to use them, use our recipes, or see other Internet recipes, or buy a book, or attend a class, or eat at a great vegetarian restaurant.

Or email me at david@kaganmedia.net