The 2017 Nobel Prize for Medicine & Physiology was awarded to three US researchers who discovered how the genetic and cellular mechanics of the body maintain stable, daily rest-and-activity cycles or circadian rhythms. A key point: All the systems of the body function in a specific rhythm that is synchronized with patterns of light … Continued
Ingredients 3 c Yukon gold potatoes 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed ½ c raw almonds, peeled and pre-soaked 2 c vegetable broth ¼- 1/3 c Nutritional Yeast 1 tbsp olive oil (and grapeseed/canola oil) 1 shallot, minced 1 cup leek, thinly sliced 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1/8 tsp … Continued
Adapted from VegetarianTimes.Com Ingredients 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 large Onion (About 2 Cups) 3 large Garlic cloves, minced 1 Chipotle Chili in adobo sauce, drained and minced 8 oz. Baby Bella Mushrooms, finely chopped (1 ½ cups) 2-8 oz packages Seitan (3 cups) 3 Tbsp. Tomato Paste 2 … Continued
Filling 5-7 firm, tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Golden Delicious, for example) 4 tablespoons organic brown rice syrup -OR- 2 tablespoons pure agave syrup 1 teaspoon cinnamon Organic high-heat canola oil, pure grapeseed oil walnut oil, or other high heat oil Topping 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, organic preferably (not instant) ½ … Continued
Chocolate Almond Flour Crust 1¼ cup blanched almond flour 1/8 teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons high-heat canola or grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons pure agave syrup 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ cup non-dairy, grain-sweetened chocolate chips (e.g., Sunspire) melted over low heat … Continued
Leaves outside the windows at the Block Center have turned autumnal shades of red, orange and yellow and are now tumbling from the trees, signaling the arrival of the cooler season. And since fall is on the calendar for ovarian cancer awareness, this seems an apt time to pay attention to healthy fall foods … Continued
It’s no secret — we know from repeated research that low or inadequate levels of vitamin D have been connected with poorer survival in breast cancer (and in other cancers.) But the reverse is equally well known: Vitamin D has valuable functions in the body that contribute to better survival and enhanced health. In … Continued
Pictured: Liz Gold, Registered Dietitian at The Block Center preparing the soup Ingredients Mirepoix (1 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup diced carrots) 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 12oz. can dice fire roasted tomatoes 1 cup cauliflower florets 2 Cups of various veggies you have in your fridge (zucchini, yellow squash, and … Continued
Contrary to supplement naysayers, a study from Roswell Park Cancer Institute demonstrated that taking certain multivitamins before breast cancer diagnosis is linked to a significant 40% reduction in peripheral neuropathy, painful damage to the nerves in hands and/or feet that can be caused by a chemo drug Taxol (paclitaxel). Further findings were that … Continued
Looking for a fun dip for your upcoming party? We have just the thing! Homemade Pico de Gallo Salsa and Guacamole (Note: The amounts below are all estimations, you can add or subtract as you like for the taste you prefer.) Pico de Gallo Ingredients: 6 or 7 medium Roma tomatoes, diced 4 Tbsp … Continued