Resistant starch (RS) is a type of carbohydrate that our digestive enzymes cannot break down in the stomach or small intestine. They, therefore, reach the colon intact, “resisting” digestion. This explains why we do not see spikes in either blood
Holy Basil or Tulsi has a bright, antidepressant quality. It’s the preeminent herbal adaptogen, probably the number one herbal medicine in all of Ayurvedic medicine. Recommended that you eat it daily. Holy Basil has been shown to promote a
Fenugreek has been used topically for centuries in Ayurveda to strengthen hair at the root level. The good news is that fenugreek is widely available in most health food and herbal stores. If not, every Indian or Middle Eastern
What you will learn in this article: What are sprouts? What’s so amazing about sulforaphane in broccoli sprouts? Why not just each broccoli? How to grow broccoli sprouts How to triple sulforaphane in broccoli sprouts How much to eat of
Looking for a quick and healthy dinner tonight? If you make up a batch of our medicinal seed rotation pesto over the weekend, cooking your salmon fillets at the end of a busy day will be SIMPLE! Steam some veggies
Here is yet another way to use preserved lemons in your cooking. As a reminder, I shared with you here how to make preserved lemons. They are wonderful for adding in more probiotics for gut health. The fermentation process
Tapenade is a puree containing any combination of olives, dried tomatoes, or peppers whizzed with some good quality olive oil to form a soft paste. In the Mediterranean cuisine, tapenade is a salty condiment used to top eggs, toast,
You know a meal is a winner when you have picky teenagers (living on hot dogs and burgers) coming back for seconds. I love to serve this traditional Polish recipe on a cold winter night. It is the ultimate
Three reasons I think you will love this recipe: It’s a great meal to warm you up on a cold day. The spices will improve your digestion and absorption of nutrients. The Instant Pot will get dinner on your table
My first serious boyfriend, Brandon, was Malaysian Chinese. We used to hang out a lot at his house, partly because his mom loved me and I loved her back for the fabulous cook that she was. One of her must-haves
I have a recipe for Raspberry and Green Tea LimeMelties that I think you will LOVE. It is low in sugar, antibacterial, and high in good fats. Melties taste like cheesecakes but they are dairy free (I recommend being dairy free to rebalance your hormones
Not only is this salad delicious, colorful, seasonal, and perfect on a sunny evening for two – it’s also good for you. The combination of beet and carrot is used to help women metabolize aggressive estrogen and boost the production
If you’re looking for a fantastic snack before bed that’s loaded with good taste – and good health benefits – look no further than this savory concoction. The ingredients that comprise 5-spice powder are cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and Sichuan
When you’re craving something just before bedtime, it’s best to eat something that is high in protein and low in sugar in order to stabilize your blood sugar levels as you sleep. Today, we’re going to be making gluten-free buckwheat
One step towards having balanced hormones is to stabilize your sugar levels. Sugar cravings, crushes, feeling jittery, moody and anxious when hungry, waking in the middle of the night are signs of unbalanced sugar levels. I developed this recipe to show you
For more than two thousand years the kudzu root has been used in Japan and China for its medicinal benefits. Though in some parts of America this hardy creeping vine is regarded as a pest, in Asian cultures the purple
A great dessert to cool down on a hot summer day. The Tart Cherry Sorbet requires no ice cream maker and contains no added sugar. I added star anise which is an unusual spice but it goes incredibly well with
Your energy is running low, and you’re looking for a bit of a snack. But you don’t want something that’s loaded with sugar – which will spike your blood sugar. What should you snack on? This bread is perfect for
I love this quick on-the-go salad as it literally requires not much more than placing a few delicious and healing ingredients in one bowl. This is often my go-to quick dinner or lunch. You can have it over a slice
To add a higher protein content to these muffins, I’m using teff flour which contains 15% protein; it is higher than any other grain (in comparison: brown rice flour contains only 7% protein). Teff is also high in calcium and vitamin C.
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