Quinoa is the only grain that is protein. It is a pseudo-grain and can be consumed even when following a grain-free diet. As a vegetarian, to meet my daily protein intake, the addition of quinoa to white converted rice is a silent strategy to increase protein. Rice is a staple in Asian culture and while…
Chia seeds are among the most nutritious foods on the planet. Not only is it a great source of fiber but is loaded with protein, micronutrients, and omega-3 fatty acids (making chia seeds one of the few vegetarian sources of omega-3)💪🏼 . Chia seeds are an easy, nutritious addition to any recipe, be it a…
A personalized approach that addresses the underlying root cause of the disease and not just symptoms is Functional Medicine (FM). Knee pain in one patient could be arising from a structural joint misalignment and in another patient, it could be arising from food intolerance. The symptom of knee pain can be alleviated temporarily with pain…
Why should you never buy/eat non-organic potatoes?
Lentils/beans make a complete protein when paired with grains so make sure you enjoy it with rice or tortilla instead of just beans. In a quest to reduce carb intake, I see people tend to consume it by itself making it less nutritious. Lentils/beans contain amino acid isoleucine and lysine while grains contain methionine and…
My delicious heart-healthy❤️, anti-inflammatory, vegan NUTShake recipe is a complete breakfast in a glass. We all know the benefits of highly nutritious nuts that are also loaded with phytonutrients. Even though nuts have a high caloric value, they are high in fiber too which helps them to be low glycemic index (GI) foods which makes…
The negative 📉culinary image of lentils/beans can be overcome by soaking/cooking it right.
Once upon a time when my kids were little, I would introduce a new vegetable🥕 and they would pout and make a weird expression. So we made a deal.
Yes, they are the non-glamorous superfoods (kale takes all the attention) that are loaded with fiber, minerals, and phytonutrients and protein and a vegetarian source of omega-3! A dash on your salad 🥗, curry 🍜, or rice 🍚 is a matter of forming a habit. When I had it in my pantry I used to forget but now that I have it on a rack it is a no brainer! Give it a try…
Yes, I am talking about “The sunshine vitamin”. 🌞 ☀️ “Vitamin D can modulate the immune response!” It is all over the news!!😊 And in this Covid-19 era when a strong immune response is everyone’s top priority are you making use of this free immune support that rises and sets every day?
