Courtesy of Ted's recipes Serves 10 2 packs (8 oz.) Seitan medium sliced 4 cups broccoli florets 2 cups snow peas 2 cups carrots julienne ½ green pepper julienne ½ red pepper julienne ½ yellow pepper julienne 1 large shallot finely chopped 3 Tbsps olive oil 1 ½ tsp sea salt
Keith Block, MD Arimidex (anastrozole), Aromasin (exemestane) and Femara (letrozole) are aromatase inhibitors (AIs) used to treat post-menopausal breast cancer patients whose cancer is estrogen receptor positive. These medications block aromatase, an enzyme that converts androgens to estrogen, thus reducing the risk of cancer recurrence in this population. However, aromatase inhibitors come with unwanted side … Continued
Serves 8 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 package of seitan (find in refrigerated section) 2 cups Basic Vegetable Stock (recipe page 60) OR water 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup carrots julienne ½ head red cabbage medium chopped 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed ½ teaspoon cumin 1 tablespoon brown rice … Continued
Keith Block, MD Metformin, a commonly prescribed drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, has been touted in several recent studies as having the potential to reduce the risk of cancer in people taking it to control their disease. Metformin (Glucophage) helps control both insulin levels and the amount of glucose produced by the … Continued
Keith I. Block, MD When scheduling a health exam or procedure, most patients make their appointments based on convenience and availability. Research suggests there’s something else they should take into account: Timing. Timing, as in the administration of any drugs they may be given, and timing, as in their own “biological clocks.” We now know … Continued
Serves 6 1/3 cup dulse flakes ½ cup pumpkin seeds 4 Tbsp lime juice ¼ cup apple cider vinegar1 clove garlic6 Tbsp cilantro leaves1 Tbsp white miso1 tsp agave nectar 4 Tbsp olive oil Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 head romaine … Continued
Serves 4 8 4" corn tortillas – cut in half1 can enchilada sauce1 can vegetarian refried beans1 cup corn½ cup onion – chopped¾ cup nutritional yeast1 ½ cups spinach – chopped
Recipe adapted from: A Banquet of Health Ingredients: 2 cups apple or other fruit juice (apple/pear juice or pomegranate juice are also good options! Or, dilute ½ this amount with an equal amount of water) 3 tablespoons agar flakes 1 cup Fresh or frozen fruit such as berries, apples, pears (optional) Pinch sea salt Optional: 1 … Continued
Have you heard of it but aren't quite sure what to do with it? Tempeh is a traditional soy product, rich in protein, fiber and vitamins. This recipe for Orange Pan-Glazed Tempeh is sure to please everyone in your family! And the Chilled Fruit Gel makes a refreshing, healthy dessert! Orange Pan-glazed Tempeh Recipe Recipe adapted from: http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/orange-panglazed-tempeh-recipe.html … Continued
By Keith Block, MD In the last few weeks, several of our patients have come in with questions about the Paleo diet, having recently heard or read about its presumed health benefits. I was surprised to hear that some of these patients had decided to try this diet or had, in fact, already started it, … Continued