(This is part of an ongoing series called Foods YOU Need!)
We’ve all heard the hype about Omega 3 fatty acids- and no surprises here; I’m going to contribute to it! Although the recent trends in popular culture give “fat” a bad reputation, Omega 3’s are an essential additional to our diet. They’re called “essential fats” because our bodies don’t produce them on their own.
Read up on these cancer fighting and heart nurturing fats and try the great new recipe at the end of this post!
It can’t hurt to add more garlic and onions into your recipe rotation. Garlic has been known for its healing properties for thousands of years. It has antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory properties. Onions are loaded with the bioflavonoid, quercetin, (remember this induces cancer cell suicide and prevents healthy cells from mutating into cancer cells.) Both should have a more prominent role in our cancer fighting cuisine!
This post also contains a DELICIOUS guacamole recipe, a CHALLENGING cancer fighting drink, and an AMAZING oil/garlic salve that can improve many ailments!
This was one of those recipes I came up with when I only had 5 ingredients left in the house. You know…those days when you haven’t been to the grocery store in two weeks! Oh, and this is a great way to sneak in some veggies!
Instead of having a green beer tonight, why not have a green smoothie! OR have both! Maybe after a beer a REALLY green smoothie will go down easier? Maybe if it’s your “first time” experience with a green smoothie, a green beer would help relax you? How about having a green smoothie this morning and a green beer tonight? Or, you can do like me and have a green smoothie for lunch and a green salad tonight. Jason’s Deli has an excellent salad bar!
(This is part of an ongoing series called Foods YOU Need!)
Aren’t you happy to see something yummy on this list of Foods YOU Need? Finally we have something to eat that we are more likely to eat for enjoyment rather than health!
(This is part of an ongoing series called Foods YOU Need!)
I am a huge fan of the vegetables in the cruciferous family and NO, it is not for their flavor! They truly are unique in their health and life-giving components! They fight cancer and are also high in fiber and vitamins and minerals. If the healthy info doesn’t interest you, no biggie. Just scroll down to the bottom to get some FABULOUS new recipes to help you get more of this good stuff!
I love this meal because it’s EASY, unique, and so GOOD! I also love it because it is easy to hide lots of veggies in it and make it taste good. You can also take the basic recipe and add or take away elements that you would like to change.
With warmer weather approaching, I have been put in a springy mood. Although I don’t drink fruit smoothies very often, this one is a delicious vacation from my green veggie smoothies (you can find my veggie smoothies under the “recipes” tab.) Yum!
When I need a quick, easy, and healthy dinner, I chop a bunch of veggies and add eggs to it. This is especially kid friendly as the veggies are hidden. WaLah! You have dinner!
Oh how I love the weekend! This smoothie is an easy green fruit smoothie for a relaxed weekend morning. I like to keep it simple when possible. I remember when I would read smoothie recipes before I was a “smoothie person.” This started when my husband bought me a Vitamix for my 26th birthday. I had the desire to want to be healthier, but didn’t know how to do it. At the time the idea of putting greens in my fruit smoothie was challenging. Little did I know what I’d be eating 2 months later after the cancer diagnosis!
So here is the “Simple Saturday Smoothie” to ease into your green smoothie consumption:
Simple Saturday Smoothie
1 banana
3/4 cup blueberries
handful of ice (or use frozen blueberries instead)
3/4 – 1 cup almond milk or liquid of choice
1 tbsp raw almond butter
1 cup spinach, kale, or chard
honey to taste (optional- I do not use)
Now, one tip for your “green drink psychology” is to not give up trying a recipe just because you don’t have all of the perfect ingredients! For instance, if you don’t have blueberries, try another kind of berry. If you’re missing almond butter or almond milk, try peanut butter or regular milk if that’s what you prefer. I will see everyone back on Monday!