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Avocado For the Skin

Avocado For the Skin

Aug. 15, 2011 4:13 a.m.

Have you ever wondered what could be one of Mother Nature's best finds in her treasury of wellness? Avocado! Slice an avocado fruit and you have just unveiled a goldmine of goodness and health-giving stuff. This delicious tropical fruit contains a variety of medicinal properties - from a potent anti-diabetic, antioxidant, anticonvulsant to a useful remedy for menstrual problems, weight regulation, ...

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10 Quick and Healthy Spreads

10 Quick and Healthy Spreads

July 29, 2011 12:24 p.m.

What's a sandwich without a spread?  And why not try a healthy alternative for a healthier you? To start, presented here are some of healthy and flavorful sandwich spreads simple enough to make every day:Hummus with chile - just mix together 2tbsp of hummus with 1tsp of olive oil. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.To make a delightful spr ...

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Beauty and The Bees

Beauty and The Bees

July 24, 2011 4 p.m.

What else can be as sweet as honey from the bees? Being the man's oldest known sweetener, honey is the best and yummiest substitute for sugar in your drinks and food. But did you know that aside from its glucose and fructose components, honey also contains vitamins B1, B2, C, B6, B5 and B3.  Have minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, sodium chlorine, sulfur, iron and phosphate. It even ...

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Sprouting Nuts and Seeds

Sprouting Nuts and Seeds

July 21, 2011 10:06 p.m.

Raw nuts or seeds can have a bitter taste; this is due to enzyme inhibitors. These inhibitors can affect the digestion of the nuts and seeds. Soaking or roasting the nuts and seeds remove the enzyme inhibitors.The high heat from roasting will remove the enzyme inhibitors but will destroy many of the nutrients.  Soaking them will keep them more nutritious and bring out the natura ...

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Green Nori Salad

Green Nori Salad

March 24, 2011 2:11 p.m.

This salad is simple, nutritious and filled with flavor.Ingredients:Leafy lettuce Onion Nori seaweed Lemon or Umeboshi Vinegar Sea salt Olive oilDirections:Tear lettuce into pieces. Slice onion very thinly and chop finely, mixing together. Lightly toast Nori until it turns a green color and is crumbly. Mix in a few drops of olive oil with the lettuce. Sprinkle lemon ju ...

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Immune Boosting Tonic

Immune Boosting Tonic

March 2, 2011 8:58 p.m.

Can you imagine if you had to go to battle every single day of your life? Well, this is exactly what your immune system does. It is constantly exposed to viruses, pathogens, bacteria, environmental toxins, and it has to fight them every minute.We rarely think about how important our immune system is in our overall health and longevity until something goes wrong. Many illnesses and diseases ...

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All-Star Veggie Burger Recipe

Jan. 20, 2011 11:58 p.m.

Prep Time: 20 Min Cook Time: 10 Min Ready In: 30 Min Ingredients •    1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and mashed •    8 fresh basil leaves, chopped •    1/4 cup oat bran •    1/4 cup quick cooking oats •    1 cup cooked brown rice •    1 (14 oun ...

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Healthy Holiday Meal with Gluten Free Ginger Cake

Jan. 14, 2011 5:58 p.m.

Here is one holiday vegan meal that is healthy, balanced and delicious. Everyone will LOVE it.  It is all also gluten and sugar free.The Meal Includes:Nutritious Nut Loaf[1]Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce[2]Wheat-Free Ginger Cake[4]Links to all the recipes are above.  Basic ingredients are listed below for your quick review.Gingerbread Cake: Gl ...

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Baked Squash with Vegetables from Real Foods for You

Baked Squash with Vegetables from Real Foods for You

Jan. 14, 2011 3:22 p.m.

Ingredients: 1 medium squash 2 sweet potatoes 2 medium carrots 2 parsnips 10 very small onions 3 - 7 cloves garlic, sliced (optional) 1 tsp rosemary 3 tbsp. vegetable oil or butter Salt to tasteDirections: 1.    Cut carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes and squash into 2 inch pieces. 2.    Remove skins from onions and leave whole. 3.   ...

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Nutritious Nut Loaf | Real Foods for You

Nutritious Nut Loaf | Real Foods for You

Jan. 13, 2011 8:52 p.m.

Ingredients: ½ cup cashews ½ cup almonds 10 almonds for decoration 2/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup walnuts (chopped) 1 cup short grain brown rice 1/3 cup soy flour 4-6 tbsp soy sauce 1 onion 2 pieces of celery ¼ cup water 2 tsp basil 2 tsp. marjoram 2 tbsp flax mealDirections: 1.    Lightly roast cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds an ...

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