10 Miracle Health Foods Americans Need To Know About

Last post I talked about the passing of Michio Kushi, the legendary entrepreneur, author, healer and teacher, who brought Macrobiotics into our lexicon, and save countless lives.

Today I will discuss some health foods that he promoted to support human health.… Read the rest

A Healthy Late Summer Meal

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What a beautiful summer in New England!

Have you noticed the weather is changing? The mornings and evenings are much cooler now, and this is our cue to adjust our eating to eliminate the excess water from our bodies.

This water comes from a steady stream of yin (expanding/cooling) foods, such as:

  • Alcohol
  • Raw Food
  • Tropical Food
  • Fruit
  • Fruit Juice
  • Soda
  • Sugar
  • Nightshade Veggies (tomato, potato, eggplant, pepper, etc.)
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Which of these vegetarian foods have you tried?

Ten Vegetarian Foods You Might Enjoy (and can prevent cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease)

  1. Tofu
  2. Tempeh
  3. Seitan
  4. Umeboshi plums
  5. Shiitake Mushrooms
  6. Kombu, Nori, Wakame, Hijiki, Arame, etc. Seaweed
  7. Kuzu (aka kudzu) Root
  8. Sesame Seeds
  9. Daikon Radish
  10. Burdock Root (aka Gobo) and Lotus Root

Vegetarian foods have more nutrients and fewer toxins, and are gentler on living beings, the environment, and our digestion.… Read the rest

2013 Is The Year To Be Open to Change

Happy new year once more.

How will 2013 shake out for you and your family? Will the economy expand, and your finances improve? Will your minor aches and pains subside, or will health problems mount?

Energetically, this year promises to be a little bit more relaxed and friendly, compared to the last two.… Read the rest

Best Eggless (Tofu) Salad Sandwich

Less animal food in our diet is a positive step towards better health. Here is a nice and easy recipe which everyone who likes egg salad will enjoy.

Best Tofu Egg Salad Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 package The Bridge Tofu
  • 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (carrot, green cabbage, broccoli, celery, mushroom, scallion)
  • 1 TS vegenaise
  • 1 teaspoon country mustard
  • 1 teaspoon umeboshi paste
  • pinch seaweed shake
  • pinch turmeric
  • pinch dill
  • pinch black pepper
  • chopped lettuce
  • 6 slices of sourdough bread

Instructions:

  • Mash tofu well
  • Blanch veggies and place over tofu
  • Add in all ingredients except for lettuce and mix well
  • Put onto bread and top with lettuce and serve.
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5 Easy Food Replacements For Better Health

Even though I enjoy health foods, and know a fair amount about health and wellness, I still enjoy rich foods, and with a wife and two kids here in the Framingham area, there are many temptations. But, there are some places I will not go.… Read the rest

Five Food Myths

We learn about healthy eating from people who don’t know, or corporations who want us to buy their food or drugs. Here are five untruths:

  1. Fried Food Is Bad For You
  2. Animal Foods Are a Good Source of Protein
  3. Dairy Producs Are a Good Source of Calcium
  4. Tomatoes, Eggplant, Peppers, Potatoes & Spinach Are Good For You
  5. Eating Many Small Meals Per Day Is As Good as Three Square Meals

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