Our post this past Saturday linked to a blog entry based on the findings of a 2006 study by Rowan Chlebowski and colleagues, a study that looked at the impact of a low-fat diet on breast cancer patients. At the time this study was published, it reported an average 24% decline in risk of death … Continued
This past Tuesday, we were alerted by a press release from www.consumerlab.com that the Attorney General for the State of New York had announced that – based on a DNA analysis of specific herbal medicines at four major retailers – the state of New York was asking retailers to remove these supplements from their shelves. … Continued
One of our readers posted a question in response to our recent blog on wheat: “What are your thoughts on the use of glyphosate in GMO varieties?” The question about glyphosate and GMO varieties in relation to wheat comes about from a scientific paper titled “Glyphosate, pathways to modern diseases II: celiac sprue and gluten … Continued
Antipasto Avocado Cucumber Salad Serves 4 Ingredients 2 cucumbers, lightly peeled and quartered 1 haas avocado, ripe, diced 1 can (12oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 shallot, diced fine ½ lemon juice, squeezed litghtly ¼ c cilantro, chopped fine 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp white wine vinegar Salt and pepper … Continued
Is Wheat Really the Enemy it’s Being Portrayed As? Wheat has become the latest dietary villain, blamed as the cause for just about every malaise you can imagine, including acne, chronic fatigue and depression. Opponents of wheat have coined the phrase “wheat belly,” pointing a finger at wheat as the cause of excess belly fat. … Continued
Ingredients For the filling 1 box silken tofu, firm 1 container Vegan cream cheese, *Trader Joe’s-preferred 2 packages stevia, powdered 1 tbsp vanilla extract 2 tsp lemon zest 2 tbsp lemon juice(half a lemon) For the “shell” 1 c whole wheat pastry flour 3 tbsp canola oil 3 tbsp water Pinch of salt Topping … Continued
“Bay-Cons” (Adapted from “Rawsome!: Maximizing Health, Energy, and Culinary Delight With the Raw Foods Diet” by Brigitte Mars) 2 cups pecans 1 tablespoon liquid smoke 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or dark/amber agave) Preheat oven at lowest setting possible. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and coat pecans … Continued
Is Cancer Really Just “Bad Luck”? By: Keith Block, MD A new paper in the premiere journal Science, by Cristian Tomasetti and Bert Vogelstein, two researchers at Johns Hopkins University, has started a hot controversy in the media. The paper claims that “bad luck,” in the form of mutations that happen randomly in the course … Continued
Portobello Mushroom Bake Serves 4 (Adapted from Tanya Barnard and Sarah Kramer’s “The Garden of Vegan: How It All Vegan Again!) ½ cup almonds ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup Bragg’s Liquid Aminos ¼ – ½ cup water 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 tsp … Continued
Green Goddess Dressing Makes 1 ¼ cups 1 cup vegan mayonnaise 1 cup fresh parsley 1 scallion 1 Tbsp fresh tarragon leaves 1 tsp white-wine vinegar 1 garlic clove 1 tsp capers In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients until mixture is smooth and creamy. No-Cook Lima Beans Makes about 4 servings 1 package … Continued