There’s been a great deal of promotional buzz on a ketogenic diet, but our continuing commitment at the Block Center is to investigate all questions/concerns so we can responsibly inform our patients. Therefore, we have evaluated the following: A key question: Can a ketogenic diet help shrink tumors or stop cancer growth? A … Continued
Ingredients ½ cup raw cashews, soaked 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions, minced 1 ½ tsp salt (to taste) 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 16 oz broccoli (about 7 cups, packed) 6 cups water or vegetable stock, divided ½ tsp red pepper 1 can … Continued
Best served fresh, this is really a multipurpose smoothie… a libation, an excellent start to the morning, an after workout refresher, or to share a toast with your friends. A delightful holiday treat! Prep Time – 10 minutes Total Time – 10 minutes Servings – 4 1/2 Cups Author – Vanilla And Bean Ingredients 1/2C Raw Cashews soaked overnight in 1 C … 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
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
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
6-8 medium golden delicious or other baking apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1 pinch sea salt 2 tablespoons pure agave nectar ½ teaspoon cinnamon In a large bowl, gently mix agave, cinnamon and pinch of sea salt with apple slices. Spoon apple slices into bottom crust. Roll out top crust between 2 sheets of … Continued
Adapted From “The First Mess” Website www.thefirstmess.com Broccoli salad with sprouted wild rice and citrusy avocado & basil dressing serves: 6-8 special equipment: a blender for the dressing notes: the website said to “sprout” the rice by soaking it for a day or so, changing the water 3-4 times but I just went ahead a cooked it. I … Continued