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My Comforting Classic: Lentil Soup Recipe

Nancy Addison — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:42:16 +0000

More than a recipe, this soup is a cherished tradition in my home during colder months. It’s rich, satisfying, and a testament to the joy of simple, home-cooked meals.

This hearty, nourishing soup is my go-to for winter meals. Its humble ingredients meld together to create a symphony of nutritious hearty flavor. It’s a bowl full of comfort.

Lentils are one of the main ingredients. They are delicious and nutrient-dense, offering plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

I suggest always buying the “organic” lentils, because the non-organic varieties are usually saturated with the Roundup Ready herbicide to expedite harvest. This toxic residue penetrates the plant and cannot be removed by washing or cooking. What we consume becomes our cells, tissues, and blood, underscoring the importance of quality.

I serve it with some crusty, whole, sprouted-grain bread.

Ingredients

2 T. extra virgin, pure coconut oil
2 onions, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3⁄4 tsp. marjoram
3⁄4 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. unrefined, mineral-rich salt (or to taste)
1⁄4 tsp. black pepper
1⁄2 tsp. ground caraway seeds
3 c. tomatoes (crushed or diced)
7 c. non-chlorinated water
1 c. sprouted lentils, rinsed
1/3 c. fresh parsley or 2 T. dried parsley
1⁄2 c. or more cheddar cheese, grated
(from cows or goats that are grass-fed and humanely raised)

Directions

1. Sauté́ the oil, onions, carrots, marjoram, thyme, ground caraway seeds, salt, and pepper about 4–5 minutes in a large soup pot.
2. Add tomatoes and stir for a couple of minutes.
3. Add water and sprouted lentils.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook 45 minutes, or
until lentils are soft.
5. Remove from heat and add parsley.
6. Sprinkle with cheese, if using.
7. Serve warm.

Note: You can purchase sprouted lentils or you can soak the lentils overnight in non- chlorinated water, then drain them before cooking.

Remember, the main ingredient is always love!

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Vegetarian, Gluten-free Shish Kebab Recipe

Nancy Addison — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:21:45 +0000

This is my vegetarian version of a dish that is traditionally meat cooked on a stick. Shish kebab actually means “roast meat.” The shish kebab was developed by nomadic peoples who once inhabited the area around present-day Turkey. Today, variations of the dish exist in almost every culture. In Asia they are called satay and are usually served with a dipping sauce. The French call them brochettes, meaning skewers. Whatever the terminology, this dish is easy to prepare, serve, and eat.

Shish kebabs make a perfect dinner whether you are entertaining, camping, or want an easy dinner at home. They can be prepared in advance and assembled fairly quickly. For my vegetarian shish kababs, I like to use mushrooms and/or seitan (a wheat-based product with the texture of meat and a high protein content).

The marinade for them can be as easy as your favorite teriyaki sauce, Italian salad dressing, or barbeque sauce—or you can be creative and mix and match fruit juices, hot sauces, herbs, and spices to create your own signature marinade. Allow the mushrooms and/or seitan to marinate for at least an hour in the refrigerator to absorb the flavor. I use an organic gluten-free teriyaki sauce.

“Dinner on a stick” is especially fun as a hands-on cooking and eating experience for kids. The main utensil needed will be stainless steel/metal or wood skewers. Always soak wood skewers 20–30 minutes, and then dry off any excess water before assembling. This keeps them from catching fire while cooking.

This is a great vegetarian dish that can fill that craving for a meaty food. When I first became a vegetarian, I missed the chewing, the barbecue sauce, and the texture of meat. Wheat meat, or seitan, really can be extremely delicious. I prefer to use seitan instead of tofu. Seitan has twice the amount of protein as tofu, and I like the texture better. Mushrooms are also a wonderful, hearty substitute for meat. (My recommendation is to always buy certified organic Non-GMO ingredients (especially Seitan) if possible, or don’t buy it at all.)

In my recipe below, I have combined the two to make a rich, hearty meal. Mix in a variety of flavors and colors by adding different fruits and vegetables. When everything comes together, you will have a beautiful, fun, and delicious meal!

This recipe will fill approximately 25 8-inch skewers.

Ingredients:

1 lb. seitan, cut in 11⁄2-inch cubes

1 lb. button mushrooms, stems removed
1 c. or more teriyaki sauce
extra virgin, pure coconut oil
1 large red onion, cut in 1 inch cubes

2 zucchini, thickly sliced

1 and 1⁄2 c. cherry tomatoes, whole
1 pineapple, cut into 1-inch cubes
salt to taste (optional)
black pepper to taste (optional)

Directions:

Place mushrooms and seitan in a large Ziploc bag with enough teriyaki sauce to completely cover them. Refrigerate an hour or two, turning bag over every once in a while, to make sure mushrooms are thoroughly marinated.
If you are using a grill, start the fire. Skewers can also be broiled or baked in the oven, or grilled on an electric indoor grill.
If using wood skewers, soak in water 20–30 minutes, then dry.
Rub skewers with coconut oil.
Assemble skewers with mushrooms, onion, zucchini, tomatoes, seitan, and pineapple.
Put skewers in a large Ziploc baggie with teriyaki sauce and keep in the refrigerator until time to cook.
Bake, broil, or grill shish kebabs over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until seitan is done to your liking, turning kebabs every few minutes. Make sure they don’t burn.
Season with mineral-rich salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Notes:

Teriyaki sauce is rather salty. Because of this, you may not need to add additional salt and pepper to this recipe.
You can also cut a yellow, red, or orange bell pepper to be one of the ingredients on the shish kebab.
3. For a nice glaze, and to keep kebabs more moist, brush them with marinade while cooking.

Variation:

Make your own marinade for this dish. Using olive oil, garlic, herbs, soy sauce, and a little maple syrup or brown rice syrup, you can make a very nice marinade of your own creation.

This is an excerpt from “How to Be a Healthy Vegetarian,” Second Edition, pages 229 -230, by Nancy Addison

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Information provided in this podcast, blog, article, video is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Nancy Addison CHC. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.
Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.
Information provided in this video or audio and the use of any products or services related to this video by you DOES NOT create a health counselor-client relationship between you and Nancy Addison, certified health counselor. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Irish Stew – Recipe – Gluten-free

Nancy Addison — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:10:07 +0000

I co-authored the book “Alive and Cooking” with my friend
Maryann De Leo. Half of the book is recipes and the other half includes healthy recipes and the other half is filled with health, nutrition, and lifestyle information for older adults and people taking care of elderly parents.

Maryann’s dear friend Chris’s mother (Gladys) was known for her delicious Irish Stew. This is an easy gluten-free recipe that makes about 4 to 6 servings. I thought this might be something you wonderful to prepare for Saint Patrick’s Day.

Ingredients

1 1⁄2 lb. organic grass-fed, humanely raised chuck beef

2 T. organic, pure, unprocessed coconut oil

2 1⁄2 cups tomato sauce

2 1⁄2 c. high-quality water with no chemicals

3 large potatoes

2 medium red onions

3 carrots, sliced

Mineral-rich salt to taste

Black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cut chuck beef into cubes.

2. Heat oil in a pot and add the beef cubes.

3. Brown beef on all sides.

4. Drain off oil/grease.

5. Add tomato sauce and water.

6. When meat is almost cooked, add potatoes, onions, carrots, salt, and pepper, and cook until tender.

Variations:

1. Substitute potatoes with color, (like purple or red skinned, or golden) for white potatoes.

2. I substitute pure, extra-virgin, organic coconut oil for the vegetable oil she had in her recipe for a healthier stew.

NOTE:
ALWAYS buy pure organic coconut oil.
Avoid any type of “Fractionated” Coconut oil. It is a Trans-Fat and is terrible for your health. It is sold as a liquid and many people use it for their essential oils mixer oil. I would recommend NEVER USING it for ANYTHING!

This recipe is from “Alive & Cooking” by Maryann De Leo and Nancy Addison. Click here for Nancy’s author page on Amazon.

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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Recipe Of The Month – Raspberry Muffins

Nancy Addison — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:11:14 +0000

On my family’s special occasion days, I would make them these scrumptious muffins!

This is one of our absolute favorite breakfasts. Making them is easy, and they are delicious.

I frequently double or even triple this recipe, because they always want more! They are vegetarian and can be gluten-free, if you use gluten-free flour. This recipe makes 6 to 12 muffins.

Ingredients:

1 c. organic, sprouted garbanzo bean or oat flour (or a whole-sprouted-grain flour of choice)
**1 c. organic, non-GMO whole yellow or blue corn flour (The muffins will be blue, if you use blue corn meal.)
1 c. fresh organic raspberries
2 T. organic ghee or butter (melted)
3 T. organic pure coconut oil (melted)
½ cup organic plain yogurt (coconut yogurt will work fine)
½ tsp. unrefined mineral-rich salt
½ c. fine-grain date or coconut sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
1 organic egg
½ cup organic orange juice
¼ tsp. organic grated orange rind**

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Use one of the tablespoons of coconut oil to grease the 12 large muffin cups. (Frequently I put a little greased parchment paper to line the bottom of the cups. This keeps the bottom smooth when removing the muffin from the cup.)
3. In a mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients well. (flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar)
4. In another mixing bowl, combine the egg, melted butter or ghee, 2 tablespoons of the melted coconut oil, yogurt, orange juice, and orange rind. Mix well.
5. Pour the wet ingredient combination into the middle of the dry ingredients, making a kind of well in the center. Then blend quickly.
6. Gently add the raspberries and fold them in. Don’t over mix.
7. Pour the batter evenly into the muffin cups. Fill them about half full.
8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the altitude and the size of your muffin cups. The muffins should be a toasty color when ready.
9. Serve warm with butter or ghee.

Notes:

1. You can use frozen berries. They don’t taste quite as good as fresh, but please make sure to defrost them and drain off any juice before adding them.

2. You can purchase sprouted flours, like garbanzo bean, buckwheat and oat, at healthy grocery stores. If you can’t find them, you can order them from Blue Mountain Organics.

3. You can use certified organic blue corn meal. It will have 30% more protein and is low in carbohydrates. Blue corn has a deep blue-purple color, and is rich with anthocyanins and high antioxidants. Blue corn is beneficial as both anti-diabetic and anti-cancer.

3. This raspberry muffin recipe is taken from the best-selling, award-winning cookbook/ nutrition book “Raising Healthy Children” by Nancy Addison.

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Sweet Potatoes With Cranberries and Apples – Recipe Is Gluten-free & Plant-based

Nancy Addison — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:48:14 +0000

This recipe is a nutritious and colorful side dish. It also makes a nice holiday side dish. It is a beautiful blend of sweet and tart flavors. It’s also gluten-free and vegan, so you can provide this dish for those who have those specialized diets.

The sweet potato is sweet, but not the high-calorie indulgence most people think. It has 105 calories per 3½ ounces, about the same as a regular white potato. It is not even a potato but a member of the morning glory family. It is packed with Vitamin A and beta-carotene. This high-fiber food is a wonderful way to add color and variety to a meal.

This recipe makes eight servings.

Ingredients:
5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
2 T. pure coconut oil
1 large green apple, cored, peeled, and diced
1 c. raw cranberries
½ c. raisins
1 T. raw, unfiltered honey or coconut sugar
½ c. orange juice

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place sweet potatoes in a large, oiled (coconut oil or butter) baking dish, and top with apples, cranberries, and raisins.
3. Drizzle with honey or raw sugar.
4. Pour orange juice over the top.
5. Cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Variations:
Substitute yams for sweet potatoes.
Add ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
Substitute dried cranberries for fresh.
Substitute butter or ghee for the coconut oil.

Remember to add the main ingredient.
The Main Ingredient Is Always Love!

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Information provided in this podcast, blog, article, video is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Nancy Addison CHC. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.
Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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Vegetable Broth/Soup Recipe – Gluten-free, Vegan

Nancy Addison — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:36:20 +0000

This is a great broth, especially for someone who isn’t feeling well. I drain off the vegetables and drink the broth. You can save the vegetables and eat them, or eat it all together as a vegetable soup. This is a very alkalizing meal.

Ingredients

1 zucchini
4 carrots
2 celery stalks
1 large potato (preferably purple, yam, or sweet potato)
1⁄2 onion
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon organic, cold-pressed coconut oil
Mineral-rich salt to taste
Pepper to taste
5 c. pure, mineral-rich water

Directions

1. Cut vegetables into small bite-sized chunks.
2. Place vegetable chunks in a large pot with water, coconut oil, and salt.
3. Bring to a light boil, then turn down to a simmer.
4. Simmer until potatoes are tender.
5. Add garlic, if using, at the end for a few minutes to simmer.
6. Strain off vegetables and drink broth.

Variation: Substitute frozen vegetables for fresh.

Note: Garlic is fragile. Don’t cook it too long. You want it to retain as much of its nutritional value as possible.

Serving size: 6 servings

Remember, the main ingredient is always love!

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Tex-Mex Salad Recipe – Plant-based, Gluten-free

Nancy Addison — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 14:22:49 +0000

Sometimes I just feel like having something crunchy, salty, and savory! Growing up in Texas meant having a true appreciation for Mexican food and Tex-Mex food.

When I became a vegetarian, it became a little more challenging. Many chips, salsas, and beans have meat broth added to the food, so I started making my own beans and salsas.

This recipe can be vegetarian and gluten-free, depending on the choice of chips, and is highly nutritious, with a good amount of healthy protein.

When you look for whole-grain chips, remember that blue corn has 20 percent more protein and eight percent less starch than yellow corn. Colorful food is usually healthier than the less-colorful variety. There is a wonderful variety of healthier, sprouted, multi-grain chips today for you to choose from, including the brand Late July. (My favorites are the blue corn and the sweet potato tortilla chips.)

I make my beans and rice ahead of time and put the salad together when I am ready to serve it.

This is a good dish to serve to vegetarian guests. I also like to put this together and take it to work for lunch. Just don’t forget to take a fork!

Ingredients:

21⁄2–3 c. black beans, cooked (click here for the recipe)
21⁄2–3 c. whole-grain brown rice, cooked (Click here for the recipe)
1 head romaine lettuce or other leafy greens
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 pack whole-grain, organic tortilla chips

Directions:

1. You may want to assemble the salad on individual serving plates, so each serving has a beautiful presentation.

2. Have black beans and rice warm and ready; set aside.

3. Tear lettuce into small, bite-sized pieces and put in bowl.

4. Place rice on top of lettuce.

5. Add black beans.

6. Sprinkle cilantro and tomato on top.

7. Crumble tortilla chips over top.

Notes:

1. Use warm rice and beans.

2. Use this recipe as a guide. You can add sliced avocado, cucumber, and other vegetables you like to this salad.

Excerpt from “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian”, Taco Salad, pages 233 -234. By Nancy Addison, also in audio.

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Salad Dressing Recipes – Gluten-free

Nancy Addison — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:54:36 +0000

It’s spring in the northern hemisphere and leafy greens are currently flourishing in many gardens. Dark leafy greens are among the healthiest foods, because the rich/deep green color indicates a high level of antioxidants. The dark color pigments of fruits and vegetables are the antioxidants!

According to the Cleveland Clinic, the pigments are called carotenoids. “Carotenoids are pigments that give fruits and veggies their color and are antioxidants that protect your cells from free radicals. These powerful antioxidants help protect your immune system and your vision.”

I am a salad aficionado, and I thought I would share some of my favorite salad dressing recipes with you in this “recipe of the month” newsletter.

To make a salad healthier and more interesting, I like to add some nutritious raisins, cranberries, various fresh sprouts, or sprouted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, as well as sprouted nuts (like cashews or pecans) to my salad.

When my son was young, he did not like salads. When I started adding slices of orange or tangerine to the salads, he started eating them eagerly! I was thrilled! My daughter-in-law puts raspberries and other berries in their salads and my son and grandchildren just love them.

I have searched extensively at the grocery store for organic salad dressings without preservatives, canola oil, or GMO ingredients, but they are simply not easy to find.

When I make my own homemade dressings, I know they are organic, and without preservatives, chemical additives, canola oil, artificial substances, sugar, or GMO ingredients.

Oil and vinegar dressing is always delicious, and it’s a French basic, which has become a beloved recipe.

Homemade vinaigrette can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Because of that, I feel it’s worth the few minutes it takes to mix it up by hand.

Traditional French vinaigrette recipes call for 1 tablespoon vinegar (like Balsamic vinegar, which adds just a touch of sweetness, or red wine vinegar) for every 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. In addition to that combination, I love to add a dash of unprocessed, raw, probiotic-rich apple cider vinegar to mine for the additional health benefits. I also add a tiny bit of organic Dijon mustard to the mixture, which adds just a hint of creaminess and flavor.

I love garlic, and it’s incredible what it can do for our health, especially when we eat it fresh. Fresh garlic is packed with antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and manganese.

When fresh garlic is chopped or cut, it activates an enzyme called alliinase. When the alliinase is left to rest for 10 to 15 minutes, it converts into alliin (an organosulfur compound) that has antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and cardioprotective properties.

Because of the extraordinary health benefits of fresh garlic, I add a bit of freshly minced garlic to this mixture, creating a rich, health benefiting dressing.

This vinaigrette dressing is a wonderful dressing to use on stronger flavored leafy greens, like kale, or dandelion, arugula, or spinach. You may choose to leave out the mustard and/or garlic if the salad consists of very light, mild-flavored leafy greens.

Nancy’s Vinaigrette

This classic dressing is delicious.

I encourage you to make this ahead of time, so the dressing flavors can meld together before you add them to the salad. This recipe makes ½ cup.

Ingredients:

6 to 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or you can use red or white wine vinegar)

½ tsp. raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon fine pink mineral-rich salt

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 clove finely minced or chopped garlic

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt. Let the mixture stand 10 minutes.

2. Next, whisk in the mustard.

3. Then add the oil in a very slow, thin, steady stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified.

4. Season with the remaining fine pink salt and freshly ground black pepper.

The next two salad dressing recipes need to be combined in a blender, and they take a little more time, but they add a depth of flavor and creamy richness to the salads, and I love them.

These salad dressings will keep refrigerated for 2 days.

All are 2 servings.

Note: Serve over a variety of greens and/or chopped-up vegetables. Some examples of good nutritious greens are: green lettuces, baby spinach, baby kale, watercress, and red leaf lettuce.

Cucumber Dressing

This was one of Larry Hagman’s favorites when I was his chef/nutritionist.

Ingredients:

1 cucumber (chopped into chunks with skin)

1 avocado (peeled, pitted and diced)

1 -2 tsp. unpasteurized apple cider vinegar.

¼ tsp. unrefined sea salt

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

2. You can store this dressing in the refrigerator in a glass jar with a tight lid for a day or two..

Creamy Avocado Dressing

This is a rich, creamy dressing.

Ingredients:

1 avocado

1 clove garlic, freshly minced

1/2 cucumber, chopped

1/4 tsp. unrefined, pink salt

1/2 cup extra-virgin, organic olive oil

1 T. lime or lemon juice (fresh)

¼ tsp. raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1. Combine avocado, garlic, cucumber, lime or lemon juice, vinegar, and salt in a blender until creamy.

2. Add olive oil in a slow, steady stream into the blender on low.
It will create a creamy salad dressing.

Variation:

Substitute balsamic vinegar for lemon juice

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Cucumber Soup Recipe – Gluten-free & Plant-based

Nancy Addison — Sat, 18 May 2024 13:27:45 +0000

This is an easy, delicious, and refreshing soup to serve cool, on a warm summer day. I have frequently served this to guests when they arrive at my home!

Cucumbers are especially good because they contain a “hormone needed by the beta cells of the pancreas to produce insulin. The enzyme crepsin in cucumbers is targeted toward breaking down excessive protein in the kidneys.” (1) Cucumbers have an amazing amount of nutrients in them. They can be used extensively in a healthy and healing eating plan!

Ingredients

1 Avocado (peeled and the seed removed)

1 Cucumber ( I cut into chunks, but leave the skin on)

4 T. Dill weed ( fresh is best, but dried works also)

2 teaspoons Lime or Lemon juice

½ teaspoon Mineral-rich, pink Salt

¼ cup Pure, Mineral-rich Water

Directions

1. Blend in blender until smooth and creamy. (If it is too thick, add some more water.)

Source:1. Cousens, Gabriel and Rainoshek, David. (2008). There is a Cure for Diabetes. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books. p. 192.

Notes:

1. Remember to buy organic and non-GMO foods, if possible.

Remember, the main ingredient is always love!

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.Information provided in this video or audio and the use of any products or services related to this video by you DOES NOT create a health counselor-client relationship between you and Nancy Addison, certified health counselor. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Chocolate-Dipped Fruits – Gluten-free Recipe

Nancy Addison — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:40:14 +0000

These scrumptious chocolate-dipped fruits can make a lovely dessert that is also healthy. Additionally, you can also use this chocolate-dipped fruit recipe with slices of your favorite dried fruit, like apricots.

I buy “little” wooden skewers or long wooden toothpicks to slide the chunks of fruit onto, so they are easier to dip and serve.

You can adjust this for the number of people by having about 3 to 5 fruits for each person. If you have 12 people, then make at least 12, but 24 or 36 might be better depending on the meal and the occasion.

You can use this recipe to dip pineapple, fresh strawberries, or oranges. You simply cut the fruits into bite sized pieces so they aren’t too messy and are easier to enjoy.

I recommend purchasing dark chocolate, preferably organic for this recipe, because it’s healthier.

Ingredients

½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips

36 pieces of bite-sized fruit (what I use is: strawberries, peeled orange slices, banana cut into 2 -3-inch chunks, peeled and sliced kiwi, pineapple chunks, mango slices, and other fruits you like)

1 1/2 tsp. pure organic, cold-pressed coconut oil

¼ tsp. mineral-rich salt

¼ tsp. vanilla extract (optional)

2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted pistachios (add more to this amount according to the amount of fruit you are dipping.)

Directions

Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
Place the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water and let it melt. Stir, as it warms up, until creamy.
Stir in the mineral-rich salt, coconut oil and the vanilla (if you are using it) and blend well.

4. For the chunks of fruit, like pineapple, put them on a toothpick or skewer.

5. Dip half of each piece of fruit into the melted chocolate.6. Allow the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.

7. Then place the dipped fruit on the prepared baking sheet. Once they are on the baking sheet, sprinkle the pistachio pieces over the chocolate for a lovely presentation.

8. Refrigerate the baking sheet until the chocolate is set. This may take about 30 minutes.

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Baked Cauliflower With Tahini Sauce And Raisins – Gluten-free & Plant-based

Nancy Addison — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:24:44 +0000

Baked cauliflower is always delicious, but when you add tahini sauce to it, the health benefits soar. Tahini is a sesame butter/paste that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine.

“Studies show sesamol, a natural chemical found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Other studies say it also has strong anti-cancer effects. Sesame seeds have more phytosterols than other nuts and seeds.“

Tahini is made of three ingredients: hulled sesame seeds, sesame seed oil, and oftentimes salt. Hulled sesame seeds are normally toasted, and then ground to create a smooth, creamy seed butter with a pourable consistency.

You can make tahini yourself from organic sprouted sesame seeds or toasted sesame seeds. Simply grind the sprouted sesame seeds in a food processor with a little organic extra virgin olive oil, and a tiny bit of mineral-rich salt, until it is smooth and creamy. Sprouting or toasting the sesame seeds makes them more digestible and removes the enzyme inhibitors.

My daughter Amanda taught me the following tahini sauce recipe over Thanksgiving. It is a marvelous way to make cauliflower or leafy greens delectable!

You can serve this sauce over any variety of vegetables or greens that you sauté or steam. It can be served over cooked brown rice or quinoa to make a main dish. Raw vegetables are also good with this sauce. This sauce is gluten-free, vegan, healthy, savory, simple, rich in protein, and delicious!

The tahini sauce with sautéed or steamed vegetables or greens makes a fantastic dish to serve at special group meals, because it accommodates people with special dining requirements.

Recipe for Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini Sauce

Ingredients

1 head organic cauliflower

organic coconut oil for cooking

mineral-rich salt to taste

1/2 or 1 cup organic raisins

1 cup tahini sauce (recipe below)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cut up cauliflower into bite-size florets.

3. Coat the cauliflower with coconut oil and place in a baking dish. Sprinkle lightly with salt.

4. Bake the cauliflower for about 20 minutes or until it is soft enough to eat.

5. While the cauliflower is baking, make the tahini sauce and add the raisins to the mixture.

6. When the cauliflower is ready, remove it from the heat, coat the cauliflower generously with the tahini sauce and raisins.

7. Place this coated cauliflower with tahini sauce back in the baking dish and put it back in the oven for about 3 minutes, until the raisins are soft.

8. Serve warm.

Tahini Sauce Recipe

This recipe makes about 1 cup. It will serve two to four people.
It is easy to double or triple this recipe. It stores well in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

1 cup of organic, raw tahini

Juice of half a lemon or lime

Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder or fresh minced garlic to taste

Note: Use these measurements below, if you require specific amounts.

1/8 tsp. mineral-rich salt

1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/8 tsp. garlic powder or two cloves of fresh minced garlic

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.

2. Pour or spoon over your cauliflower or your vegetable of choice.

3. I like to serve this sauce warm

Be sure to add that main ingredient!
The main ingredient is always LOVE!

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Plant-Based Eggnog and Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte Recipes

Nancy Addison — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 17:31:10 +0000

Merry Christmas!

One of my favorite things to do at Christmas-time
is to make a warm cozy drink.
Two of my favorite winter holiday drinks are
Plant-Based Eggnog
and
Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte.

Here are the recipes!

Plant-Based Eggnog

This is an easy recipe to make and it is plant-based and
gluten-free. I try to always use all organic ingredients!

Ingredients:

1½ c. unsweetened vanilla coconut or hemp milk

1 organic banana

Pinch of nutmeg

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. raw date sugar or maple syrup or raw honey

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy.

2. Sprinkle a tiny bit of nutmeg on the top of the filled cups
for a nice presentation.

Note: This recipe is easy to double.

Serves one to two.

Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte

This is a holiday drink made with cinnamon, which boosts your immune system, aids in digestion and circulation, and helps regulate blood sugar. I use Ceylon cinnamon, because I believe it is the healthiest. See note below.

gluten-free/vegetarian

Ingredients:

2 cups unsweetened vanilla coconut or hemp milk (milk of choice)

1 tsp. Blue Lotus Rooibos Chai (Blue Lotus Chai – made with organic spices. It’s an instant tea that doesn’t require steeping and it’s gluten-free!)

2 tsp. date sugar or honey (to taste)

A few dashes of organic Ceylon Cinnamon

½ tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Put the tea and the sweetener of choice in your cup.

2. Warm your coconut or hemp milk on the stove making it warm to touch, but not too hot.

3. When it’s just warm, add about 1/2 a cup of the milk to your cup. (If you have a frother, use a frother to mix it well or whisk it to blend.)

4. Add the remainder of your milk and sprinkle a touch of cinnamon on top!

5. Serve warm.

Note:

Cinnamon is a spice, and it’s obtained from the inner bark of a few tree species. Research shows that cinnamon can help lower blood sugar, and triglyceride levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon contains antioxidants that create healthier arteries and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cinnamon can also benefit us with increased alertness and energized senses. Even a teaspoon a day helps tame blood sugar levels.

Ceylon cinnamon is the best cinnamon to use. Cassia, Saigon, and Chinese cinnamon contain five percent coumarin, which is problematic for the liver. Ceylon cinnamon has only .0004 percent coumarin.

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Holistic Sleep Remedies

Nancy Addison — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:47:43 +0000

More and more people of all ages have told me how they either have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Sleep is a vital part of our lives and our well-being, but lack of sleep can become a problem in today’s fast-paced world. This article has some of my best holistic sleep remedies.

As we get older, we don’t produce as much melatonin, which is the hormone that helps us sleep. If we don’t have enough melatonin, our body will pull it from our serotonin reserve in order to make it. I have started using the drug-free, non-transdermal, phototherapy “Silent Night” patches. They really help me. Silent Night patches can help regulate sleep through helping the body with melatonin production. The Silent Night patches also help reduce oxidative stress, because melatonin is an antioxidant. I have been using them about 3 years. I love them.

If I am having a tough time relaxing, or I am dealing with a lot of stress, or an injury, I might also use the drug-free, non-transdermal Aeon patch. It can reduce anxiety, lift your mood, as well as helps decrease pain and inflammation. (If you want to try the non-transdermal patches, my referral number is 1439757. Let me know when you are ordering them, so I can help you place your order, and/or give you tips to use them in the most effective way possible.)

You can also supplement melatonin. These melatonin supplements usually come in different strengths (one to three milligrams).

Dr. Gary Massad has researched melatonin and sleep problems in depth. He told me that the studies show that if you take half a milligram of melatonin around three or four in the afternoon, and another half milligram about an hour before bedtime, it will work most effectively. If a melatonin supplement is taken, it saves our reserves of serotonin, which affects our mood. If you aren’t draining it, you will have more serotonin to help with sustaining positive moods.

Melatonin works much better with ample Vitamin B in your system. If you are concerned about vitamin B, take a good whole-food Vitamin B complex supplement. Some medical experts think that a Vitamin B spray under the tongue is the best type of supplement source, because it is absorbed more effectively. Vitamin B’s are water-soluble and need to be replenished daily.

Hormone (progesterone) imbalances can also disrupt our sleep patterns. Many of the toxins in our environment can disrupt our hormones. I feel that we are constantly trying to keep our bodies in balance, and detoxified from all of these toxins that are so prevalent in our air, water, and food.

I use the Lifewave SP6 patch. This patch naturally balances my hormones. It’s easy, and I find it very effective. (If you want to try the Lifewave patches, my referral number is 1439757. Let me know when you are ordering them, so I can help you place your order, and/or give you tips to use them in the most effective way possible.)

If you are supplementing, I recommend only using a vitamin from a whole food or naturally mined source. I do not recommend ever taking synthetic vitamins or minerals.

Experiment to find out what works best for you. In fact, what works for you might even change from time to time.

What Lifestyle Suggestions Can Help You Sleep?

Eat a light, early supper.

Exercise and breathe deeply.

Make the bedroom a place of peace and tranquility, with as little EMF (electromagnetic field) disturbance, noise, and light as possible.
I sleep on a grounding sheet at night. It’s amazing how I fall asleep so quickly now and also sleep deeply. I highly recommend it.

Write down a list of things you must do tomorrow. (This will get all of those thoughts out of your brain about the next day.)

Think calming thoughts that are positive, uplifting, and filled with gratitude and thankfulness for 20 minutes right before bedtime.

Write down five things that you are grateful for, or five miracles that happened to you or your loved one, or child today, or five things that you want to happen tomorrow.

Focus on the most positive things you can. (I found this was a perfect time for me to fill in my children’s baby books. It’s positive and it contains their first words, steps, discoveries, accomplishments, food favorites, people they met, funny events, and more.)

Stay hydrated. (It takes 24 glasses of water to rehydrate after one soda. Carbonated drinks are not hydrating. CO2 is our body’s waste and it is putting waste into the cells.)

Try a sleep CD to help relax the mind and body. You might also listen to recorded sounds of rain or ocean waves to help with sleep. They can relax your mind.

All of these things will contribute to your relaxation, and you can rest with peace for a healing sleep.

Food and Sleep Patterns

When you sleep, your body heals itself. I suggest you try to eat lighter at dinner, and give yourself at least three hours between your meal and bed. If your body has to digest and process food, then it has to work hard, and it’s not able to rest and restore.

Give your body a break and have some soup for dinner or a light vegetarian meal. It would help to make your breakfast and lunch the main meals of the day.

If digestion is an issue, lie down on your left side for about 20 minutes. According to Ayurveda healing tradition, when we sleep on the left side, our lymphatic system drains more efficiently, our heart beats more smoothly, our spleen function is supported, our bile flows easier, and because of gravity, our food moves more effortlessly from the small intestine to the large intestine. When you lie on the left side, the stomach and pancreas hang naturally, allowing for optimal and efficient digestion. Good advice comes from an old Ayurvedic remedy.

If your body is acidic, try drinking a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water to neutralize the acid. I add a pinch of unrefined, mineral-rich sea salt to this as well. What an easy, inexpensive solution! Drink healthy, hydrating fluids during the day, but don’t drink too much right before bed. Then you won’t have a need to get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom.

Drink herbal nighttime teas (chamomile tea is a good choice), which can encourage rest and sleep. Also, eating tart cherries or consuming tart cherry juice can assist in obtaining a better night’s sleep.

Take a magnesium supplement after your dinner meal. You might try a supplement with a combination of magnesium forms like BIOptimizer or Organixx brand of magnesium 7, with different forms of magnesium in them. (I like these the best.)

What do some of the various types of magnesium do?

Magnesium taurateis a magnesium salt bound to the amino acid taurine, which is produced within the body and is concentrated in the muscles, heart, brain, and eyes. Both taurine and magnesium stimulate and stabilize the nervous system, creating a state of relaxation and helping to “calm the nerves.”

Magnesium orotate can have a postive effects on the myocardium under conditions of stress ranging from myocardial infarction to intense physical exercise.

Magnesium Chelate (Muscle Recovery) Chelated forms of magnesium provide the best absorbency in comparison to non-chelated. Published research by the New York Headache Center discusses that 400 mg of chelated magnesium a day is especially helpful for pre-menstrual syndrome, as well as foot and leg cramps.

Magnesium Glycinate (Sleep, Anxiety & Brain Health) One of the best forms of magnesium, magnesium glycinate (also known as magnesium diglycinate or magnesium bisglycinate) is a chelated form of magnesium that contains the amino acid glycine. Glycine is the amino acid that is able to cross the blood-brain barrier. It is known for beneficial characteristics relating to sleep and brain health. I like a drink called Moonbrew link, that has this type of magnesium in it, along with other helpful ingredients for deep sleep.

Enjoy a relaxing evening bath or foot-bath, as this will calm you before bedtime. Fill up a warm or hot bath and soak for ten minutes or more. I like to put mineral salts (Magnesium-Chloride Bath Flakes) in my bath.

I also add a little organic apple cider vinegar to my bath water to aid in adjusting the PH balance in my body. Right before I step into the tub, I add a few drops of one of my favorite essential oils. I add them last, so they won’t evaporate before I can get in and enjoy the aroma.

For night-time relaxation, my favorite essential oil is lavender.
My formula for my bath water is 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup Magnesium-Chloride Bath Flakes, 1⁄4 cup of baking soda, and 5–10 drops of essential oil.

I have a water purifier on my shower head, and I fill my bath through my shower head. I don’t like to have chlorine and fluoride in my shower and bath water, because our skin absorbs things so quickly and easily. (That’s why so many medicines are on patches.)

Both chlorine and fluoride are carcinogens. Did you know that chlorine was the first chemical developed to kill in warfare? That’s why I avoid it whenever I can. The purifier also removes fluoride and other toxins.

Peppermint, rosemary, and eucalyptus oils invigorate me, so I use those in the morning. If you can’t take a bath, a good foot soak can be beneficial and relaxing as well.

After your shower or foot bath, dry off and put on a soothing body lotion, cream, or oil (example: pure organic coconut oil) to seal in the moisture. This helps avoid itchy, dry skin during the night. If you’re like me, you sleep better in comfortable clothing and sheets, so you might splurge on the quality of your bed linens and night clothes. It makes me feel better, and I look forward to putting them on and getting into bed. I feel like I’m pampering myself.

I hope one or more of these suggestions will help you get a deep, relaxing, and restorative night’s sleep!

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Plant-based Mushroom Burger Recipe – Vegetarian

Nancy Addison — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 16:41:38 +0000

It is National Mushroom Month!

Many of you may be cooking outdoors this month. This is a great vegan/vegetarian version to serve plant-based diners. I used to take a portobello mushroom with me whenever I went to cookouts and I wanted to have something plant-based to eat with everyone. I have made this for many non-vegetarian Texans with great success, much to their surprise!

This was one of Larry Hagman’s (also known as J. R. Ewing, in the television show “Dallas”) favorite meals. I would make this for him when I was his chef & nutritionist, when he had throat cancer and diabetes. I had him on a very strict healthy diet, and I would serve this to him when he was craving something “meaty,” like a hamburger.

Mushrooms are nutrient-dense and have less calories than meat. They have also been found to prevent cancer.

According to a study conducted by The University of Western Australia in Perth, eating mushrooms daily may reduce breast cancer risk by nearly two thirds.

The study, conducted in China, looked at more than 2000 women, half of whom had suffered from breast cancer. Researchers found that the women who ate a third of an ounce of fresh mushrooms every day had lowered their risk of developing a tumor by 64 percent.(1)

Dried mushrooms didn’t have quite the same benefit, but still reduced the risk “by around half.”(2)

It is certainly great to have the reinforcement of knowledge that mushrooms are such a healthy food.

Portobello mushrooms contain a variety of B-complex vitamins (including vitamin B6, thiamine, and folate), are an excellent source of riboflavin, pantothenic acid, and niacin, as well as a very good source of thiamine. Protein (complex amino acids), selenium, lysine, zinc, copper , manganese, and iron are some additional benefits of eating this mushroom.

Portobello mushrooms are a great alternative to meat, because of their meaty texture and flavor.

The quantities in this recipe are enough for one person.

Ingredients:

1 large portobello mushroom

3 T. organic coconut liquid amino sauce or teriyaki sauce

1 whole, sprouted-grain hamburger bun or bread (I love the Ezekiel 4:9® Sprouted Whole Grain Sesame Burger Buns)

¼ cup sliced goat cheese (from goats that are grass-fed and humanely-raised, or you can use a vegan goat cheese)

Directions:

1. Brush off the mushroom and remove the stem. (Save the stem to cut up and use in a stir-fry or pasta dish later.)

2. Soak the mushroom in your choice of sauce for at least five minutes (although 30 minutes is even better).

3. Grill, or bake at 350°F, just until thoroughly warm, making sure it is moist with the amino sauce or teriyaki sauce.

4. Warm or toast bun.

5. Place the goat cheese (if using) on top of mushroom and leave in oven just a couple of minutes to soften the cheese.

6. Remove mushroom from grill or oven and place on bun.

7. Serve immediately.

Variations:

1. For a vegan version, you can use sliced avocado instead of goat cheese. It’s a really delicious addition to this sandwich.

2. You can add a few leaves of romaine lettuce, or tomato slices, or onion, but I found it is simply delicious just with the goat cheese.

Source: 1,2, & 3. “Eating mushrooms daily ‘may cut breast cancer risk by two thirds’.” (16 March, 2009). The Telegraph. Click here for the link.

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Nori Rolls with Nut Pâté Recipes – Raw, Gluten-free, Plant-based

Nancy Addison — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:47:57 +0000

These are easy and delicious. The first time I made this recipe was when I needed a quick lunch to take with me on an airplane. This is a great finger food and makes a terrific appetizer.
Children love to help you create these!

Ingredients

2 nori sheets
1 cup Nut Pâté (see recipe below)
1–2 avocados, seeded, peeled, and sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1⁄2 cup sprouts (sunflower or broccoli)
1⁄2 cup coconut aminos or organic soy sauce for dipping (unpasteurized, organic)
1⁄4 cup wasabi (optional as a condiment to serve with it)
1⁄4 cup pickled ginger (optional as a condiment to serve with it)

Directions

1. Lay out a nori sheet (shiny side down) on a flat surface or a bamboo sushi mat that can roll up.
2. Spread half of the Nut Pâté on the nori sheet in a thick layer, leaving about a half-inch border around the outside edge.
3. Lay half of the avocado slices lengthwise over Nut Pâté.
4. Lay half of the carrots lengthwise in a thick layer on the avocado.
5. Lay half of the sprouts on the carrots and avocado in an even layer.
6. Take the end of the nori sheet closest to you and start rolling it away from you.
7. When you get to the end, seal the edge with a little water to make it stick.
8. Slice the roll into about 1-inch-thick portions. Repeat with the second nori sheet and the rest of the Nut Pâté, avocado, carrots, and sprouts.
9. Dip in soy sauce and enjoy with wasabi and/or pickled ginger.

Notes:
1. The nori will cut easier if you use a very sharp knife.
2.Avocado is one of the two main ingredients in the recipe, so use a half or a whole avocado for each roll.
3. You can substitute the nut pate with a nut butter of choice.

Nut Pâté

This is an easy, rich, and savory snack or appetizer. I use it as a filling for my Nori Rolls with Nut Pâté (the recipe is in my “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian” book). You could also serve this with crackers or with chopped vegetables as a dip.

Start this recipe a day ahead of time, so you can soak the nuts in water to remove the phytic acid, or buy already sprouted nuts.

Ingredients

2 cups sprouted pecans, (soaked 12–18 hours in pure, non-chlorinated water, drained and dried in a dehydrator or in an oven on low heat below 110 degrees, never use a microwave)
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
2 large stalks celery, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. unrefined sea salt

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
2. Add a little water if necessary.

Variations:

1. Use walnuts in place of the pecans.
2. Use lime juice instead of lemon juice.

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Easy Corn Chowder Recipe – Gluten Free, Raw, Vegan

Nancy Addison — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:30:40 +0000

This is an easy, refreshing, and delicious soup that is great for summer!

It can accompany a main dish, a sandwich, or a salad.
I highly recommend purchasing certified organic corn,
because of the danger of the non-organic Bt toxin in GMO corn.

Insect-resistant crops include corn, potatoes, soy,
and cotton. Due to genetic modifications, these plants
produce an insecticide to kill insects that feed on them.

If the genetically engineered plant is killing small
insects, then what is it doing to the person who
is eating this food?

Bt toxin is an example of a poison, which is used extensively today on corn,
potatoes, soy, and cotton. The Bt toxin eats holes in the stomachs of
insects to kill them. Even though it is supposed to act only on insects,
studies are now showing that this toxin is eating holes in the digestive
systems of people who ingest these foods.

The studies show that even if you are not eating foods
genetically engineered to produce Bt toxins, but are
consuming the animals that are fed these foods,
you are getting the Bt toxin into your body. This includes the
unborn babies of pregnant mothers who eat meat from animals consuming
the Bt toxin in their feed. (1)

Here is the corn chowder recipe:

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk

1 frozen package of organic corn

Mineral-rich “Real” salt to taste

Directions

1. Defrost the corn.
2. Blend the the milk and almost all of the corn in a blender.
Hold out about 1/2 cup of corn to add to the soup after it’s blended.
3. Pour into a bowl, add the remaining handfuls of corn and stir, adding mineral-rich salt to taste.

Variation: For a richer soup, add 1/4 of an avocado to the blender mixture, and then top off the soup with some thin slices of avocado on top, for a lovely presentation.

vegan/gluten-free/raw

Source: 1. Aris, A, & Leblanc, S. (2011, May). “Maternal and Fetal Exposure to Pesticides Associated to Genetically Modified Foods in Eastern Townships of Quebec, Canada.” Reproductive Toxicology, 31(4), 528-33. DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2011.02.004

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Chocolate Candy Bark Recipe With Nuts And Fruit – Gluten-free

Nancy Addison — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:12:25 +0000

I recently returned from Costa Rica, where cacao is grown, and I brought back some organic cacao and some organic raw, sprouted nuts. I decided to make some dark chocolate candy bark with them to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is easy to do, and my daughter and I thought it turned out absolutely scrumptious. I used raw, sprouted, chopped almonds, brazil nuts, and pumpkin seeds in this particular recipe, but pistachios or pecans (or other nuts or seeds you like), would also be delicious.

Studies indicate that consuming small amounts of dark (at least 70 percent cacao) chocolate on a regular basis can lower blood pressure and decrease the chance of a stroke. Dark chocolate may also protect brain health and boost memory.

Sprouted nuts and seeds are easier to digest by removing their enzyme inhibitors. Raw sprouted nuts and seeds are rich with vitamins and minerals and contribute to this delicious healthy dessert treat. I sometimes sprout my own nuts and seeds by soaking them overnight in pure water, then drying them in the sun or in my dehydrator to make them crunchy again.

You can also purchase already sprouted organic nuts and seeds at many stores or you can also order them on-line. Some brands to look for are: Go Raw, Living Intentions, and Living Nutz.

Here is an easy recipe for Chocolate Candy (this type of candy is frequently called “Bark”) that you can use as a guide, and use your own choice of fruits, nuts, and seeds.

Ingredients

2 cups dark Chocolate Chips (70% cacao would be the healthiest choice) You can also use a mixture of types of different types of chocolates, if dark chocolate is not something you like.

1 cup chopped sprouted nuts and seeds (almonds, brazil nuts, and pumpkin seeds are good choices) I chopped about 3/4 cup of the seeds and nuts very finely (in my coffee bean grinder) to mix into the chocolate. Chop 1/4 cup of the nuts less finely to add on top as a finish to your chocolate.

3/4 cup dried fruit of choice (I used tart cherries, but cranberries, apricots, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, and mango are also good choices.)

1/2 tsp. mineral-rich salt

2 T. pure unprocessed coconut oil

Directions

1. Use a double boiler to melt your chocolate chips with the coconut oil and salt, until they are melted. I recommend stirring it as you melt this combination, so the mixture becomes creamy. You want to stir the chocolate until the chocolate is really smooth. If you need to, you can use a hand mixer.

2. Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup of your finely chopped nuts and half of your chopped dried fruit into your melted chocolate mixture.

4. Spread the chocolate nut and fruit mixture onto a lightly coconut-oiled or buttered parchment paper on a freezer safe pan or baking dish.

5. Sprinkle with the remaining nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.

6. Refrigerate or freeze until firm.

7. Cut or break into pieces.

8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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GLADYS’S IRISH STEW – Gluten-free Recipe

Nancy Addison — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:33:27 +0000

I co-authored “Alive and Cooking” with my friend Maryann De Leo. Half of the book is recipes and the other half is health, nutrition, and lifestyle information for older adults and people taking care of elderly parents.

Maryann’s dear friend Chris’s mother (Gladys) was known for her delicious Irish stew. This is an easy gluten-free recipe that makes about 4 to 6 servings. You can substitute chopped mushrooms for the beef and make it vegetarian/vegan. I thought this might be something you can prepare for Saint Patrick’s Day, if you celebrate that.

Ingredients:

1 1⁄2 lb. organic grass-fed, humanely raised chuck beef

2 T. organic, pure, unprocessed coconut oil

2 1⁄2 cups tomato sauce

2 1⁄2 c. high-quality water with no chemicals

3 large potatoes

2 medium red onions

3 carrots, sliced

Sprig of parsley for garnish (optional)

Mineral-rich salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cut chuck beef into cubes.

2. Heat oil in a pot and add the beef cubes.

3. Brown beef on all sides.

4. Drain off oil/grease.

5. Add tomato sauce and water.

6. When meat is almost cooked, add potatoes, onions, carrots, salt, and pepper, and cook until tender.

7. Serve warm with sprigs of parsley to garnish (optional).

Variations:

1. Substitute potatoes with color, like purple or red-skinned, or golden for white potatoes.

2. I substituted pure, extra-virgin, organic coconut oil for the vegetable oil she had in her recipe, for a healthier stew.

NOTE:

1. You can substitute sliced mushrooms for the beef to make it vegetarian.

2. ALWAYS buy pure organic coconut oil.
Avoid any type of “Fractionated” Coconut oil. It is a Trans-Fat and is TERRIBLE for your health. It is sold as a liquid and many people use it for their essential oils mixer oil.
I would recommend NEVER USING it for ANYTHING!

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Peach Popsicle Recipe – Gluten-free & Vegan

Nancy Addison — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:57:04 +0000

It’s August and it is pretty hot right now in Texas.

August is a good time for fresh, tree-ripened peaches!
With all the fresh fruit available right now, this is the perfect time to make refreshing, home-made popsicles that are vegan, vegetarian, raw, gluten-free and very hydrating!

The great thing about freezing fresh fruit is that it retains the vitamin C in it when frozen.

Ingredients:

1 lb. organic peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced

1 c. pure mineral-rich water

Juice of one orange

Directions:

Blend all ingredients in food processor until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a popsicle mold and place in freezer until firm.

Variation: Add a banana to the mixture in the food processor and make a sorbet that can be eaten like ice cream without a popsicle mold!

Note: You can use the peach peel for the extra nutrients, but it looks “prettier” without the peel.

Yu can use mango or pineapple instead of peaches.

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Texas Vegetarian Chili Recipe – Plant-based & Gluten-free

Nancy Addison — Sun, 27 Sep 2020 19:38:44 +0000

This is an easy, high protein, savory dish.
I made this as a Celebrity Chef at the State Fair Of Texas one year.
Everyone loved it!

You can serve this chili with a sprouted brown rice or even put it into organic
taco shells with some lettuce for healthy plant-based tacos.

Why would you want to sprout your beans or rice? The reason is that, by soaking them and sprouting them, you are removing phytic acid and making the beans more digestible.
To sprout beans (or rice, quinoa, peas, lentils, nuts, or anything else with enzyme inhibitors and phytic acid) soak the beans 12–16 hours or more, in purified water. Then pour off the water, and then cook the beans as you normally would.

I recommend buying organic, non-GMO if possible.

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients:

3 ½ cups sprouted and cooked kidney beans

2 T. organic, pure coconut oil

1 fresh jalapeno, cored, seeded, minced (the seeds are very hot, so only add them if you wish your chili to be very hot!)

2 red onions, chopped

2 large cloves of garlic, minced

2 tsp. red wine vinegar (organic rice vinegar or coconut vinegar are also good types)

1 ¼ cups vegetable broth

1 ¼ cup crushed, tomatoes (chopped)

2 T. Chili powder

1/8 tsp. chipotle chili powder (optional, if you like it hot)

½ tsp. unrefined, mineral-rich salt

¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

¼ tsp. Ceylon Cinnamon

5 T. fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

1. Heat the coconut oil in a large pot, big enough to hold about 5 or 6 cups easily.

2. Sauté over medium heat: the chopped onion, jalapeño, and vinegar. Stir about 5 minutes until the onion gets soft.

3. Add the garlic (minced) and sauté another minute.

4. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, chili powders, salt, pepper and bring to a full boil and cook for 3 minutes.

5. Stir in the cooked, sprouted beans and bring to a full boil again. Then reduce the heat to medium and simmer about 5 minutes.

6. Remove from heat and stir in half the cilantro, and save the remaining cilantro to use as a garnish.

7. Serve warm in bowls, with some grated cheese (you can use plant-based cheese) and a sprinkle of cilantro top.

Variations:

1. Serve with whole, sprouted, cooked and warm rice.

2. Add sliced mushrooms to the mixture. Add the sliced mushrooms with the beans for more nutrition.

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My Grandmother’s Carrot Salad Recipe

Nancy Addison — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 17:58:41 +0000

I love this salad because it always reminds me of childhood days at my grandmother’s home. I double the recipe so I can have it handy for easy snacks or as a part of my meals throughout the week. I leave the carrots unpeeled to preserve all of their nutrients.

The bright orange color of the carrots is the beta-carotene, an antioxidant, that gets converted into Vitamin A when we ingest it. Carrots are packed with vital nutrients and health benefits.

Raisins are a good source of carbohydrates for energy. Raisins are also rich in B vitamins, iron, and potassium. This might seem surprising, but compounds found in raisins fight bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities and gum disease.

Ingredients:
1 bag carrots, unpeeled, grated
1–2 c. raisins
¼ c. mayonnaise (Primal Kitchen is one brand I recommend)

Directions:   

Mix all ingredients together and enjoy!

Variations:

1. Substitute ¼ cup orange juice mixed with 2 tablespoons raw, organic, extra virgin, pure coconut oil for the mayonnaise.
2. Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the salad.
3. Substitute chopped dates for the raisins.

I hope you love this recipe!

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and share this with your loved ones.

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Easy Diet And Lifestyle Changes Can Improve Prostate And Erectile Health

Nancy Addison — Sat, 25 May 2019 15:38:39 +0000

I am frequently asked about what males can do to help reverse the problem of Erectile Dysfunction and prostate cancer. This worldwide health challenge can really create stress in a relationship and make intimacy difficult. If you are facing this, you are not alone. Statistics show that 1 in 7 men will get prostate cancer. But there is new research that shows natural ways to reverse or prevent prostate cancer and erectile dysfunction! This article will provide you with some easy ways to prevent and treat prostate cancer  &  erectile dysfunction, which is much less extreme than surgery or drugs, and much more effective in the long term.

Natural foods  &  lifestyle adjustments can be implemented right away and make a huge difference in your quality of life. In a recent study, men who were in early stage prostate cancer, who made intensive changes in diet and lifestyle stopped or perhaps even reversed the progression of their illness.” (1)

In this comprehensive study, they chose 93 men that had biopsy-proven prostate cancer who had elected not to undergo conventional treatment. For one year the group was split into two groups. One did not change anything they were doing, but the second group was placed on a vegan diet (mostly fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains with additional vitamin and mineral supplements) and a lifestyle with moderate aerobic exercise, meditation, yoga and support group sessions.

At the end of one year, the “PSA levels (a protein marker for prostate cancer) decreased in men in the group who made comprehensive lifestyle changes but increased in the comparison group. There was a direct correlation between the degree of lifestyle change and the changes in PSA. Also, they found that serum from the participants inhibited prostate tumor growth in vitro by 70 percent in the lifestyle-change group but only 9 percent in the comparison group. Again, there was a direct correlation between the degree of lifestyle change and the inhibition of prostate tumor growth.” (2)

Also, published studies on milk thistle’s anti-cancer potential show its effectiveness against cancers of the prostate, liver, lung, breast, colon, cervix, skin and ovaries.

Milk thistle is also a powerful means to protect the body against the damage of cancer drugs. It’s frequently used in cancer care to help moderate the toxic effects of radiation and chemotherapy.

The silymarin component of the plant offsets the growth of certain types of cancer cells, including those associated with prostate, skin, and liver cancers. It also helps prevent cancer cells from spreading throughout the body. (3) Oral ingestion of silibinin has also shown effectiveness in preventing the growth, spread, and metastasis of prostate cancer cells, working in part by causing cell cycle arrest. (4)

Isosilybin B is likewise effective in targeting prostate cancer. It helps to maintain healthy prostate cell division inside the body while suppressing the secretion of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a common marker of the disease’s presence and spread. Isosilybin B has also shown efficacy in fighting both hormone-dependent and hormone-independent prostate cancers. It is also efficacious in suppressing a genetic factor linked to the disease’s formation. (5)

Along with the high rates of prostate cancer is the serious problem for men that is Erectile Dysfunction, also known as ED. One survey found that 50% of men aged 40 and up had ED (6), and another found that 33% of men aged 50 and up complained of having ED in the past three months. (7)

Besides the physical effects on health, ED can lead to depression and anxiety, and affect relationships. Fortunately, when you give the body the right tools, it can start to heal itself.

There are all kinds of natural foods you can add to your diet to provide those tools. ED has many causes. ED is a main side effect of many commonly prescribed pharmaceutical drugs, so check the side effects of any pharmaceutical drugs you take. Heart disease, obesity, diabetes, older age, smoking, alcohol, high blood pressure, stress, and a sedentary lifestyle all increase the risk of ED. (8)

Studies show that 70% of all erectile dysfunction caused by non-psychological factors is due to blood vessel problems and diabetes. (9) In fact, the first sign of heart disease is sexual dysfunction. (9)

Even more seriously, men who have ED are 70% more likely to die prematurely than men without ED. (10)

A two-year study took men with ED and placed them on a high-fiber diet of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats (a Mediterranean diet), and the results were better erections. (11)

I often hear men talk about how they crave steak, chicken, fish, and burgers so they can bulk up or be manly. The Paleo diet has been all the rage. These “manly” foods actually produce the exact opposite of what masculine parts need to function.

To prevent and treat erectile dysfunction, choose to cut down on or eliminate steak, burgers, hot dogs, fish, and chicken wings. Add fresh fruits and vegetables, grilled Portobello mushrooms, sprouted lentils, sprouted quinoa, and sprouted beans to your eating plan, and see what a difference that makes. Look beyond TV commercials and stereotypes of masculinity.

Research shows that healthy, fresh, whole, vegetarian foods actually boost sexual function throughout your lifetime. A more vegetarian diet can do amazing things for your health, and it can be delicious!

Another natural food to try on the road to health is Fenugreek Seeds. Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum–graecum) has held a major position in Ayurveda Medicine for thousands of years. It has been traditionally used in cooking, and it has been historically used for supporting liver and gallbladder health, balancing blood sugar, regulating weight, and boosting overall digestive strength.

There is a well-documented study, showing the benefits of supplementing your diet with fenugreek seeds, and its effect on the blood sugar of type 1 diabetics. Poor blood sugar regulation is linked to weight gain, along with an excess of serious health concerns.

Keep in mind, blood sugar imbalances actually start in the liver, and the liver is where fenugreek benefits. In one study with diabetic type 1 patients, there was a 54% reduction of glucose in the first-morning urine, along with significant positive changes in the ability to regulate fats in the liver. (12)

Fenugreek has also been found to help with men’s libido and increase their sexual function. In one study, 60 males between the ages of 25 and 52 with erectile concerns took either fenugreek or a placebo for 6 weeks. The men that took the fenugreek saw considerable improvement in libido and their sexual ability. In addition to this, the men personally reported a positive result in muscle strength, energy and well-being. While the exact components for these effects is still undiscovered, it has been found that fenugreek can play a role in maintaining healthy testosterone levels. (13)

Fenugreek can be taken as a tea with meals, or it can be taken as a supplement in a capsule form. You can also sprout them and use them on salads or freshly grind them to use as a spice to sprinkle on your food when cooking.

There is a company that is successfully helping men using a non-transdermal patch, which was originally created for the Navy Seals. I have found them to be very positive in so many ways for myself and my clients. People are getting pain relief (especially from old broken bones or traumas), better sleep, and greater energy ( they are being worn by Olympic athletes, and athletes like David Beckham and Serena Williams).

Click here to watch see a website with short videos that explains how this patch therapy works.

If you decide to order, I would order the X39 patch and the spays. If you order please use my link.
They may ask for my ID Number, which is 1439757 and my link says “nancyaddison”

If you do this, I can help you with any questions or situations. My phone number is 214-202-9243. Please text me and tell me in the subject line, Lifewave.

If you order as a preferred customer, you will get some free samples every other month, and at the end of 12 months, you will receive a free month’s supply of the X39 patches, a 99 dollar value.

There is also an herbal supplement, myomin, which may offer some excellent aid to hormone balance for men.

Myomin is often called a Chinese herbal complex. Myomin was developed by Dr. Tsu-Tsair Chi a Chinese-American Doctor and Naturopath.

Myomin is an all-natural herbal formula that contains:

Aralia,
Astragalus membranaceous
Smilax glabra,
Curcuma zedoria
Cyperus rotundus

Combine the myomin with Tongkat ali" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">Tongkat Ali.

Tongkat Ali has been used in traditional medicine in Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other Asian countries to treat malaria, infections, fevers, male infertility, and erectile dysfunction

These testosterone herbs tell the brain to make more testosterone. This combination of myomin andTongkat ali" target="_blank" rel="noopener external noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external"> tongkat Ali works best together. These can help you regain your zest for life as well.

Along with those supplements, make sure you are taking at least one drop of iodine every day. Avoid any white iodized salt, it’s not a good source and it’s toxic to your body. You need to use mineral-rich salt daily for
lower blood pressure and more optimum overall health, but the iodine needs to be added to your daily supplement intake.

If you are interested in moving to a more plant-based diet, you may want to read my best-selling, award-winning, book/cookbooks “How to Be a Healthy Vegetarian“ (second edition) Awarded “Best Diet and Nutrition Book of the Year,” in the Beverly Hills Book Awards and Winner For “Best Specialty Cookbook of the Year” in the Book Excellence Awards 2017 or “Diabetes And Your Diet“ Winner of Best Health Book of the Year, in the International Book Awards, 2017. at this link: Author.to/nancyaddison or you can also visit my home page of this website: www.organichealthylife.com to order the books.

I have taught many Texas men, including Larry Hagman (J. R. Ewing from the show Dallas), how to love being a vegetarian and enjoy the food. When we make the decision to change our diet, that decision can create wonderful results in health and well-being.

If you like this information, you may be interested in Nancy’s award-winning books:

1. Diabetes And Your Diet (Winner, “Best Health Book of the Year, 2017” of the International Book Awards

2. How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian (second edition, Winner for “Best Specialty Cookbook of the Year,” 2017, Book Excellence Awards and Winner for Best Diet and Nutrition Book of the Year, 2017, by the Beverly Hills Book Awards!)

Raising Healthy Children, It is a cookbook and a health book. It was a double winner this year. It won Best Parenting Book of the Year and Best Family Book of the Year, 2017 in the International Book Awards.
Lose Weight, Get Healthy & Never Be On A Diet Again! (Awarded Finalist in the International Book Awards)
Feeding Tube Recipe For Optimum Health
Co-Author of Alive & Cooking; An Easy Guide To Health For You And Your Parents

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12 Eur J Clin Nutr. 1990 Apr;44(4):301-6. Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and serum lipids in type I diabetes. Sharma RD1, Raghuram TC, Rao NS.

13 Phytother Res.2011 Sep;25(9):1294-300. doi: 10.1002/ptr.3360. Epub 2011 Feb 10. Physiological aspects of male libido enhanced by standardized Trigonella foenum–graecum extract and mineral formulation.SteelsE1,RaoA,Vitetta L.

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Healthy, Vegan, Gluten-free, Curry Recipe

Nancy Addison — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 02:35:05 +0000

While finishing her law school degree, my daughter Amanda worked with the Office of the Co-Prosecutors at the United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Trials at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, in Phnom Penh. She built cases against leaders of the Khmer Rouge for war crimes.

On a visit to spend the Christmas holidays with her, I studied cooking in Cambodia and Thailand. Amanda took some classes with me and we learned so much. I gained a great appreciation for these spicy dishes. My daughter and I now use curry in many of our home cooked meals. It is amazing how good it is, even in the warm summer season.

Curry dishes are rich and savory. Curry spice powders come from Asia. These spices provide a range of health benefits. One key ingredient is the turmeric. Studies have shown that turmeric can help prevent everything from Alzheimer’s disease to cancer.

This recipe is gluten free, and vegan.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

2 T. toasted Sesame oil or coconut oil

2 to 4 ounces thai yellow curry paste

3 cups of coconut milk

1 red onion, chopped into ½ inch pieces

4 sweet potatoes cut into 1-inch pieces

1 head of cauliflower, cut into 1 inch chunks or flowerlets

1 pound of sliced mushrooms

1 carrot chopped

Tamari – wheat free fermented soy sauce from non-GMO soy or coconut aminos

1 tsp. Turmeric

1 tsp. unrefined sea salt

1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat the oil in a 4-quart heavy pot set over medium-high heat, and when the oil is hot, add the curry paste, oil and onion. Sauté them for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the coconut milk, and other ingredients to the pot and sauté another 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for another 30 minutes, until sweet potatoes and cauliflower are soft. Keep an eye on the mixture and add more liquid if needed.
Taste and adjust seasonings and coconut aminos/soy sauce.
Serve warm with some cooked whole grain, sprouted rice.
This dish can keep well for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze it and warm it up another day.

Nancy Addison is a certified health counselor, nutritionist, chef, as well as a certified practitioner of Psychosomatic Therapy. She teaches people about living a healthier, happier life through nutrition and lifestyle. She has appeared on NBC, Fox, CBS, and in documentaries (one example- “Eating You Alive”). You can reach her on her website, Organic Healthy Life, or find more easy, healthy recipes in Nancy’s books. Here is her author page on Amazon. Author.to/nancyaddison

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article, book, podcast, website, email, etc. is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Nancy Addison CHC, AADP. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

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The author and publisher are not liable for misuse of this material. This article, website and books are strictly for informational and educational purposes. Nancy Addison offers information and opinions, not a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or healthcare provider before taking any home remedies or supplements, or following any treatment suggested by Nancy Addison or by anyone listed in the books, articles, or other information contained here. Only your healthcare provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.

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“How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian,” 2nd Edition, By Nutritionist & Chef, Nancy Addison, Double Winner In The BEVERLY HILLS INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS® – First Place Winner In Two Categories!

Nancy Addison — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 16:13:55 +0000

How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian, Second Edition

Author receives national recognition through the FIFTH ANNUAL

BEVERLY HILLS INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS® Awarded First Place Winner in Two Categories!

Dallas, TX, (November, 2017) – The FIFTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL Beverly Hills IBook Awards® recognized “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian, “ Second Edition, By Nancy Addison, As A Double Winner. Winner for Best Diet And Nutrition Book and Best Health Book of the Year!

The competition is judged by experts from all aspects of the book industry, including publishers, writers, editors, book cover designers and professional copywriters. They select award winners and finalists based on overall excellence.

“How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian, ” the Second Edition, By Nancy Addison is a non-fiction book which addresses diet, nutrition and cooking with a plant based diet.

This is not the only award this fantastic book has received. How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian, 2nd Edition, also won “Best Specialy Cookbook” in the Book Excellence Awards, 2017- 2018, as well as 5 other awards!

The plant-based diet is the healing diet. Whether you are a vegetarian or someone who just wants to be healthier, when you add more plant based foods to your diet, your health is going to benefit. Nancy’s book is “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian.” Nancy’s book has nutrition facts and information that would benefit anyone (with lots of helpful information for people with cancer, diabetes, frequent illnesses or weight loss and weight control problems); over 115 simple gourmet, organic recipes (everything from raw, vegan to vegetarian); cutting edge information on soy, protein, fats, sugars; helpful shopping information; fantastic natural remedies (for healthy hair, sleeping problems, foods to help alleviate stress or boosting your libido), how to your boost immune system, stress management, organic nutrition facts, nutritional supplements recommendations, organic gardening tips, and resources! It is easy to understand and a great resource for anyone who is looking to live a healthier lifestyle.

“Best Health and Nutrition Book of this Century!”

“How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian“ second edition, is an excellent book. Having had the opportunity to assist and promote health and nutrition with world-class athletes over the last 25 years; it is my opinion that Nancy Addison’s book is a formula for high-level performance in our daily lives. I can’t imagine a more informative book for the person looking to improve their health. Nancy is one of the best nutrition experts I have ever met. What you put on the end of your fork is more powerful medicine than anything you will find at the bottom of a pill bottle.”

– Gary L. Massad M.D. First National Corporate Medical Director and founder of Occupational Health Centers in America. Attending physician to the Iron Man Hawaii; Attending Physician, United States Triathlon Association; Attending Physician United States Tae Kwon Do Association, Attending Physician United States Cycling Federation.

“We are so proud to announce this book as a winner in this, our fifth year,” said awards sponsor Ellen Reid.

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This book has won over 8 Awards! This nutrition-packed book for vegetarians or vegans, or people who wish to be healthier, is an easy guide to health for anyone who needs to restore or maintain their health. Whether you want to be a vegan, vegetarian or just want to get healthier, this is an easy guide to learn the steps to maneuver your way through all the misinformation out there about health, nutrition, or cooking.

Nancy cuts through the myths and misinformation and makes this easy to understand.

“How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian” (Second Edition) by Nancy Addison

Organic Healthy Lifestyle Publishing

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To view my book on Amazon: How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian, Second Edition – Universal book: myBook.to/vegetarianbook

How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian (second edition, Winner for “Best Specialty Cookbook of the Year,” 2017, Book Excellence Awards and Two-Time Winner for “Best Diet and Nutrition Book” and “Best Health Book” of the Year, 2017, by the Beverly Hills Book Awards, and Winner of the Best Health And Wellness Book, by the Green Book Awards, 2018.

Nancy’s nutritional information is cutting-edge and easy to understand. Her approach is preventative and deliciously gourmet all at the same time.

Addison’s book is for anyone who wants to live a healthy lifestyle on a plant based diet. Even people who shy away from anything green can benefit from reading this book. Addison’s stories make her book entertaining while providing beneficial health information. Each delicious recipe provides guidance for optimal health.

Addison is a Dallas native and raised her two children on an organic, whole-grain, vegetarian diet.

Nancy Addison is available for interviews and appearances. For more information, please visit www.organichealthylife.com, find Nancy on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube and follow her on Twitter @nancygaddison. Contact Nancy at Nancy@organicheatlhylifestyle.com

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Non-Toxic Spring Cleaning

Nancy Addison — Tue, 04 Apr 2017 12:12:51 +0000

It’s spring, and time for a fresh start after a long, cold winter! We’ve had the house all closed up, and now it’s time to air it out, let in some clean, fresh air, and brighten up our home and environment.

A few simple things to start with are:
1. Open up the windows and doors and let the fresh air into your house. Replace the filters of your air conditioning system.
2. Wash your windows. It can be an amazing way to make your home or office look clean and refreshing.
3. Bring in a beautiful plant to lift your spirits and help clean toxins out of the air.
4. Clean out your refrigerator and pantry.
5. De-clutter closets, rooms, drawers, etc. Start to redistribute or throw out things that you haven’t used in a year or more, or that are old, broken or don’t make you feel happy.

One thing to be aware of as you are doing your cleaning, is that most of our cleaning care products today are a mixture of synthetic chemicals, including known allergens. These products are based on age-old recipes, that used to include natural ingredients.

But over the years, many of our cleaning products have changed, and many of them now contain toxic, carcinogenic ingredients. These can cause health problems when exposed to them on a regular basis.

The federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act, which governs the safety of cleaning and personal care products, does not require manufacturers to substantiate the safety of their products before selling them.

For example, some US soaps, detergents, shampoos and conditioners will often contain two chemical preservatives — methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone.

These chemicals have been banned in the European Union for use in personal care products, on the grounds that they are sensitizing allergens. The U.S. has no restrictions, even though your skin is repeatedly exposed to these substances when used.

Product labels can list “fragrance” as an ingredient. “Fragrance” is a generic term, which allows a number of carcinogenic chemicals to be added to a product in order to make it smell good, without having to be listed.
These chemical mixtures often contain toxic individual ingredients that have been linked to cancer, endocrine disruption and serious allergic reactions.

By using the term “fragrance” on the label, companies can avoid telling consumers the truth about what is actually in the product.

If one company sells its products in Europe and in the US, it can make a particular product with two different recipes and two separate labels, but they will look virtually identical.

In Europe, where the regulation of ingredients in products is much stricter, its container will have to state that it contains seven known allergens in its “fragrance.” In the US, the list of known toxins is not required. As is the case with all (personal and household) products, companies can use almost any mixture of chemicals they choose.

The US federal law regulating the personal care and household products industry has one of the weakest regulatory programs in the world, and it remains almost unchanged since 1938.

The quality of the ingredients in your household cleaning products is extremely important. Buy environmentally safe, non-toxic home cleaners. (If you would like to see a list of highly rated green products that are carefully rated by the EWG (a non-profit group that does independent analyses of products for their safety, non-toxicity, and effectiveness), click here.)

Here is another thing to be aware of. Since our pets and children are much lower to the ground, their faces and noses can pick up toxic chemicals much easier. This can cause many health problems, including nerve damage and allergies, etc., since these toxins go directly into the bloodstream through the skin, without being filtered.

Household cleaners and body care items, such as soaps, detergents, household cleaners, toothpastes, shampoo, and conditioners should ideally be non-toxic and non-carcinogenic, in order to protect you, your family, pets, friends and the environment.

Non-toxic cleaning can give you a wonderful feeling, knowing that your
family’s and pet’s health is protected, and that your home is a place for
everyone’s bodies to rest and regenerate in a clean, healthy environment.

You also might want to consider going back to making your own cleaning products, using completely safe, non-toxic ingredients. They are extremely easy to make, and very inexpensive. Invite your children to help you, like mixing recipes in the kitchen. (Make it a science project!)

Most of the ingredients are staples that you already have in your kitchen pantry.
With a few simple mixtures, you can easily transform your house into a non-toxic, healthy home.

Non-Toxic Household Cleaner Recipes

Window Cleaner

Combine 2 cups of water, 1⁄4 cup of rubbing alcohol (isopropyl), 1⁄4 cup white vinegar, 2 tsp. corn starch and a 1⁄4 cup lemon juice in a spray bottle.
Shake well before using.
Spray this mixture on glass or windows, and wipe with a micro-fiber cloth.

Scrub for Counters, Sinks, and Stoves

Combine 2 cups baking soda, 1⁄2 cup Castile soap, 4 teaspoons vegetable glycerin, and a few drops essential oil (lavender, peppermint, or tea tree).
Store in a sealed jar.

Drain Opener

Pour 1⁄2 cup baking soda into the drain, and then pour in 1⁄2 cup white vinegar.
Let stand 30 minutes. Flush with boiling water.

Furniture Polish

Combine 1⁄4 cup olive oil with 1⁄2 cup white vinegar. Add 2 teaspoons lemon juice.
Apply to furniture, and then wipe.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Sprinkle the bowl of the toilet with baking soda and add in a little white vinegar.
Wait 30 minutes.
Then scrub. You can also add 1⁄4 cup borax.

Creating that healthy home and office environment that supports you and your family’s health and well-being can be extremely rewarding.

Don’t put it off another day. Put on some uplifting music and start it today!

Notes:
1. If you would like more information about healthful cleaning, you can listen to my radio show (Organic Healthy Lifestyle) podcast with the green cleaning coach, Leslie Reichert, about non-toxic cleaning. Click here.

2. I use some of the products ( laundry soap, dishwasher soap, deoderant, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, liquid biocell, etc.) from this company, Modere. If you use this link, it will give you a $10 discount to try a product, click here. (The discount won’t show up until you are in the check-out shopping cart. Also, if you put your order on smartship, you will receive a 5% discount. You can cancel at any time, but it makes it easy. )

3. Click here to hear my podcast on hoarding, which has become such a problem today.

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Easy Ways To Be Healthier And Add Healthy Foods To Your Diet

Nancy Addison — Tue, 03 Jan 2017 11:45:58 +0000

It is a New Year and it’s time to get healthy after our holiday food indulgences. So let’s get started on the path to cleansing and detoxifying our bodies!

The food we eat and the physical environment we live in causes us to accumulate toxins, which limits our physical stamina and impairs our immune system. If we are clogged up and holding toxins in our bodies, we can’t absorb nutrients properly and digestion is hindered.

This might lead to constipation, bloating, gas, headaches, bad breath, allergy symptoms, PMS, depression, frequent infections, dull skin, thinning hair, and weight gain. These are all good reasons to detoxify and cleanse ourselves!

There are a few different ways to do this, and one of the best ways is to add more fiber to our diets. The average American diet contains about 10 grams of fiber a day, but in reality, we need to consume about 25 to 35 grams a day. Why is this? Because fiber absorbs toxins and helps move them through and out of our bodies, cleaning us out.

Fifty percent of our immune system is located in and around our digestive system, especially the large intestines. Cleansing these is the first step to obtaining and maintaining good health. In addition, fiber helps our bodies sustain a healthy intestinal flora.

Once your body is cleansed, it can utilize nutrients much more efficiently, thus reducing your cravings for sweets and fatty foods. Furthermore, fiber helps lower blood sugar, which helps manage diabetes, and is linked to the prevention of colon and breast cancer.

Two of the most convenient and consistent ways to add more fiber to your daily routine are first of all, eating more whole, raw organic vegetables and fruits in their natural form, and secondly, by consuming high-quality psyllium husks.

An easy way to add psyllium husks to your daily diet is to add them to your smoothie in the morning. The fiber swells quickly when wet, so you need to drink it quickly or add more liquid after it swells.

Here is a list of the top fiber foods you can add to your diet:

Apple 1 medium 2.2 grams fiber

Avocado 1 medium 11.84 grams fiber

Black beans 1 cup 14.92 grams fiber

Bran flakes 3/4 cup 5.1 grams fiber

Broccoli 1 cup cooked 10.97 grams fiber

Kale 1 cup cooked 7.20 grams fiber

Kidney beans 1 cup cooked 13.33 grams fiber

Lentils 1 cup 5.6 grams fiber

Oat Meal 1 cup 4 grams fiber

Orange 1 medium 3.40 grams fiber

Pear 1 medium 5.1 grams fiber

Raspberries 1 cup 8.34 grams fiber

Rice 1 cup uncooked 7.98 grams fiber

Spinach 1 cup cooked 4.32 grams fiber

Sweet potato 1 cup cooked 6.94 grams fiber

Whole-wheat spaghetti 1 cup 6.3 grams fiber

This year, add some fiber and nutrients to your diet.

Make this a lifestyle choice for a healthier new you!

By Nancy Addison CHC, AADP

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Leslie Reichert, The Clean, Green, Cleaning Expert Talks With Radio Show Host Nancy Addison

Nancy Addison — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 14:55:30 +0000

Leslie Reichert, the clean, green, cleaning expert talks with radio show host Nancy Addison about some of the easy, inexpensive ways to clean your home and laundry without the expensive toxic ingredients used in most commercial cleaners. Nancy and Leslie expand on why they work better, why it matters to use nontoxic cleaners and how it can make your life so much better!

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Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article, book, podcast, website, email, etc. is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Nancy Addison CHC, AADP. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

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Delicious Vegetable Pita Sandwich Recipe – Vegan

Nancy Addison — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 13:16:42 +0000

Today, I am making some sandwiches for a luncheon.
I love making my son’s vegetable pita sandwich that he created, while he was staying with me.
It is very easy and healthy. I thought I would share this recipe with you.
I hope you enjoy it.
This is the recipe:

GIBBONS’S ROASTED VEGETABLE PITA SANDWICH

My son loves to make these delicious sandwiches during the summer. This recipe makes one serving.

Ingredients:
1 whole-grain pita bread, warmed
1⁄2 zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
1⁄4 c. red or yellow bell peppers, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1⁄2 c. hummus

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
2. Spread zucchini, peppers, and carrot slices on a roasting pan and
place in oven.
3. Roast vegetables 10 to 15 minutes, until they are slightly soft and warm.
4. Spread hummus in the warm pita bread.
5. Lay slices of roasted vegetables in layers inside warm pita bread
on top of hummus.

Variations:
1. Coat vegetables with a little coconut oil and sea salt before roasting for a richer and moister flavor.
2. Substitute grilled vegetables for roasted vegetables.
3. Substitute mayonnaise or sliced avocado for hummus.

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Source for this recipe: Page 191 from the cookbook: “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian“ by Nancy Addison 2012.

Nancy Addison CHC, AADP is a health and nutrition counselor, chef, and healthy nutrition advocate who has published 6 internationally award-winning health books/cookbooks, and her articles have been published in Doctors Don’t Tell You, Celebration Magazine, The Park Cities News, MSN, and Your Tango. Nancy was featured in the documentary, “Eating You Alive.” Nancy is also a Radio Show Host – I Heart Radio and W4CY Radio – Her show’s name is Organic Healthy Lifestyle,

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The Nutritional Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Nancy Addison — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:57:49 +0000

Recently, I have had a friend that has been ill a fairly long time. Her stomach hurt, she felt a lot like she had the flu. She wasn’t getting well.

Finally, after many tests, she found out that she had parasites. We may not realize it, but we do get parasites in our systems from various foods, water, traveling, etc. She is taking her medicine, that her doctor prescribed, and is now feeling a lot better. If you are wondering about natural ways to help the body keep parasites to a minimum; one food that I frequently add to my diet is pumpkin seeds.

The interesting thing about pumpkin seeds is that they are terrific in helping the body get rid of parasites. I use them on a regular basis when feeding the wild animals I rehabilitate. (I am a licensed, certified, wildlife rehabilitator.)

I give the animals freshly ground (meaning that I grind them the moment I am using them) pumpkin seeds in their food, and it is amazing to me how many tapeworms and other types of parasites come out in their bowel movements. Because of this, I use pumpkin seeds frequently, in a freshly ground form, in my own foods.

Pumpkin seeds are a good source of protein and fiber, as well as minerals, including zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and manganese. Pumkin seeds are also a good source of Vitamin K, E, and some B Vitamins..

Here are some ways to add pumpkin seeds to your meals:

Sprinkle pumpkin seeds on salads
Add some pumpkin seeds to sautéed vegetables.
Add ground up pumpkin seeds to your salad dressings.
Add finely chopped or ground pumpkin seeds to your cereal.

by Nancy Addison

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Quinoa Salad with Pecans and Cranberries

Nancy Addison — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:53:21 +0000

Quinoa Salad with Pecans and Cranberries

From the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts
www.naturalepicurean.com
Last week I spent some time teaching nutrition at the Natural Epicurean Academy in Austin, Texas. I had a marvelous time and tasted some delicious food while I was there!
Here is a ymmy recipe that I received from them and I thought I would share this with you! Quinoa is a whole protein and it is gluten free. I like to use it instead of rice. You cooked it about the same, but takes a little less time!

Ingredients:
1 ½ cups spring or filtered water
1 cup organic quinoa
¾ cup organic pecans, coarsely chopped
3 –4 organic scallions, sliced in thin rounds
1/3 cup organic parsley, finely chopped
1/3 cup organic celery, finely chopped
¼ – ½ cup organic, dried, unsweetened cranberries, finely chopped

Dressing:
2 tsp. organic cold pressed, extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp. unrefined cold pressed sesame seed oil
1 T. fresh organic lemon juice
¼ tsp. organic umeboshi vinegar
2 tsp. organic rice vinegar
dash ground organic black pepper

Directions:
1. Bring the water to a boil.
2. Stir in quinoa.
3. Cover, turn to low and cook for 25 minutes.
4. Place pecans in 350 degree F. oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside.
5. Combine all dressing ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add scallions, celery, parsley, and cranberries and set aside.
6. When the quinoa is done, transfer is to a glass bowl that can handle hot temperatures and fluff it with a fork. Set aside to cool.
7. Once the quinoa is cooled, add the dressing mixture and the toasted pecans to it and stir well.
8. Salad is best if set aside for at least an hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve cool or at room temperature. This keeps well in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Enjoy!
Love, Nancy

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Apple Salad Recipe With Crisp Fresh Apples of the Autumn Harvest

Nancy Addison — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 11:07:23 +0000

Now is the time to say adios to summer and the abundant summer crops and welcome the fall harvest. Eating seasonally is both economical and healthy. The seasonal bounty of fall fruits and vegetables has great variety from root and vine grown vegetables to fruits of the tree. Apples are one of these fruits and are delicious when they are fresh off the tree. The apple is the perfect snack: easy, portable, energy boosting, delicious, and fat free!

When the early English colonists arrived in North America, the only apple tree they found was crab apple. However, there are now over 7,000 varieties growing in the US. The colonists brought many seeds and seedlings with them over the years, but the first apple trees the colonists brought didn’t bear much fruit, because there were no honeybees in North America. The colonists started bringing over hives of honeybees as early as 1622 to pollinate the trees.

A New York Publication in 1670 stated: “You shall scarce see a house, but the South side is begirt with Hives of Bees. The Native Americans loved the new apples that the colonists brought with them and cultivated them extensively throughout the US.

The apple is one of the most nutritious foods with remedies dating back to the earliest times of history. The apple is a member of the rose family and the blossom looks very much like a wild rose. One medium apple, fresh, raw, and with the skin, has high levels of vitamin C, potassium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin A, boron, and folate. All of those nutrients are packed into a small fruit with only 81 calories. Boron is a trace element, which has been shown to strengthen bones.

Pectin is a soluble fiber in apples which removes cholesterol, toxic metals such as lead and mercury, and the residues of radiation. In addition, the fiber content of one apple is equivalent to a serving of bran cereal. The malic and tartaric acid found in apples inhibits growth of disease-producing bacteria in the intestinal tract.

The American Cancer Association says that the apple is a lung strengthening food and can lower the incidence of lung cancer, while studies have also shown that the liver and gallbladder benefit from the cleansing properties of the apple and apple juice. Furthermore, the antioxidant phytonutrients found in apples helps fight the damaging effects of LDL, which we know as bad cholesterol.

The physical benefits of apples have also been noted. A poultice of grated apples placed over the eyes for up to 20 to 30 minutes can help with swelling, sunburn, and “pink eye.”

This simple recipe is much like the Waldorf Salad recipe I learned from my mother. This recipe makes a great light lunch to pack for school or work.

Recipe

Apple Salad

Salad Ingredients:

3 large red apples cored and cut into bite size pieces.
2/3-cup pineapple (fresh is the best choice) crushed or cut into cubes.
1/ 3 cup celery, diced
3 Tablespoons Raisins
3 Tablespoon pecan pieces

Dressing Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons plain yogurt
2 teaspoon mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon pineapple juice
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine the salad ingredients.

In a small bowl mix together the dressing ingredients and then mix the dressing in with the fruit.

Variations I add grapes to this salad when available. Walnuts can be used instead of pecans.

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Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article, book, podcast, website, email, etc. is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Nancy Addison CHC, AADP. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

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My Comforting Classic: Lentil Soup Recipe

More than a recipe, this soup is a cherished tradition in my home during colder months. It’s rich, satisfying, and a testament to the joy of simple, home-cooked meals.

This hearty, nourishing soup is my go-to for winter meals. Its humble ingredients meld together to create a symphony of nutritious hearty flavor. It’s a bowl full of comfort.

I serve it with some crusty, whole, sprouted-grain bread.

Remember, the main ingredient is always love!

Vegetarian, Gluten-free Shish Kebab Recipe

Ingredients:

Notes:

Irish Stew – Recipe – Gluten-free

I co-authored the book “Alive and Cooking” with my friend Maryann De Leo. Half of the book is recipes and the other half includes healthy recipes and the other half is filled with health, nutrition, and lifestyle information for older adults and people taking care of elderly parents.

Maryann’s dear friend Chris’s mother (Gladys) was known for her delicious Irish Stew. This is an easy gluten-free recipe that makes about 4 to 6 servings. I thought this might be something you wonderful to prepare for Saint Patrick’s Day.

Recipe Of The Month – Raspberry Muffins

On my family’s special occasion days, I would make them these scrumptious muffins!

This is one of our absolute favorite breakfasts. Making them is easy, and they are delicious.

I frequently double or even triple this recipe, because they always want more! They are vegetarian and can be gluten-free, if you use gluten-free flour. This recipe makes 6 to 12 muffins.

Ingredients:

Notes:

1. You can use frozen berries. They don’t taste quite as good as fresh, but please make sure to defrost them and drain off any juice before adding them.

2. You can purchase sprouted flours, like garbanzo bean, buckwheat and oat, at healthy grocery stores. If you can’t find them, you can order them from Blue Mountain Organics.

3. You can use certified organic blue corn meal. It will have 30% more protein and is low in carbohydrates. Blue corn has a deep blue-purple color, and is rich with anthocyanins and high antioxidants. Blue corn is beneficial as both anti-diabetic and anti-cancer.

3. This raspberry muffin recipe is taken from the best-selling, award-winning cookbook/ nutrition book “Raising Healthy Children” by Nancy Addison.

Sweet Potatoes With Cranberries and Apples – Recipe Is Gluten-free & Plant-based

This recipe is a nutritious and colorful side dish. It also makes a nice holiday side dish. It is a beautiful blend of sweet and tart flavors. It’s also gluten-free and vegan, so you can provide this dish for those who have those specialized diets.

This recipe makes eight servings.

Ingredients: 5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes 2 T. pure coconut oil 1 large green apple, cored, peeled, and diced 1 c. raw cranberries ½ c. raisins 1 T. raw, unfiltered honey or coconut sugar ½ c. orange juice

Variations: Substitute yams for sweet potatoes. Add ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts. Substitute dried cranberries for fresh. Substitute butter or ghee for the coconut oil.

Remember to add the main ingredient. The Main Ingredient Is Always Love!

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Vegetable Broth/Soup Recipe – Gluten-free, Vegan

This is a great broth, especially for someone who isn’t feeling well. I drain off the vegetables and drink the broth. You can save the vegetables and eat them, or eat it all together as a vegetable soup. This is a very alkalizing meal.

Ingredients

1 zucchini 4 carrots 2 celery stalks 1 large potato (preferably purple, yam, or sweet potato) 1⁄2 onion 1 clove garlic, minced (optional) 1 teaspoon organic, cold-pressed coconut oil Mineral-rich salt to taste Pepper to taste 5 c. pure, mineral-rich water

Directions

Variation: Substitute frozen vegetables for fresh.

Note: Garlic is fragile. Don’t cook it too long. You want it to retain as much of its nutritional value as possible.

Serving size: 6 servings

Remember, the main ingredient is always love!

Tex-Mex Salad Recipe – Plant-based, Gluten-free

This recipe can be vegetarian and gluten-free, depending on the choice of chips, and is highly nutritious, with a good amount of healthy protein.

I make my beans and rice ahead of time and put the salad together when I am ready to serve it.

This is a good dish to serve to vegetarian guests. I also like to put this together and take it to work for lunch. Just don’t forget to take a fork!

Ingredients:

21⁄2–3 c. black beans, cooked (click here for the recipe) 21⁄2–3 c. whole-grain brown rice, cooked (Click here for the recipe) 1 head romaine lettuce or other leafy greens 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 1 pack whole-grain, organic tortilla chips

Directions:

1. You may want to assemble the salad on individual serving plates, so each serving has a beautiful presentation.

2. Have black beans and rice warm and ready; set aside.

3. Tear lettuce into small, bite-sized pieces and put in bowl.

4. Place rice on top of lettuce.

5. Add black beans.

6. Sprinkle cilantro and tomato on top.

7. Crumble tortilla chips over top.

Notes:

1. Use warm rice and beans.

2. Use this recipe as a guide. You can add sliced avocado, cucumber, and other vegetables you like to this salad.

Excerpt from “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian”, Taco Salad, pages 233 -234. By Nancy Addison, also in audio.

Salad Dressing Recipes – Gluten-free

It’s spring in the northern hemisphere and leafy greens are currently flourishing in many gardens. Dark leafy greens are among the healthiest foods, because the rich/deep green color indicates a high level of antioxidants. The dark color pigments of fruits and vegetables are the antioxidants!

According to the Cleveland Clinic, the pigments are called carotenoids. “Carotenoids are pigments that give fruits and veggies their color and are antioxidants that protect your cells from free radicals. These powerful antioxidants help protect your immune system and your vision.”

I am a salad aficionado, and I thought I would share some of my favorite salad dressing recipes with you in this “recipe of the month” newsletter.

To make a salad healthier and more interesting, I like to add some nutritious raisins, cranberries, various fresh sprouts, or sprouted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, as well as sprouted nuts (like cashews or pecans) to my salad.

When my son was young, he did not like salads. When I started adding slices of orange or tangerine to the salads, he started eating them eagerly! I was thrilled! My daughter-in-law puts raspberries and other berries in their salads and my son and grandchildren just love them.

I have searched extensively at the grocery store for organic salad dressings without preservatives, canola oil, or GMO ingredients, but they are simply not easy to find.

When I make my own homemade dressings, I know they are organic, and without preservatives, chemical additives, canola oil, artificial substances, sugar, or GMO ingredients.

Oil and vinegar dressing is always delicious, and it’s a French basic, which has become a beloved recipe.

Homemade vinaigrette can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Because of that, I feel it’s worth the few minutes it takes to mix it up by hand.

I love garlic, and it’s incredible what it can do for our health, especially when we eat it fresh. Fresh garlic is packed with antioxidants and essential vitamins and minerals, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and manganese.

When fresh garlic is chopped or cut, it activates an enzyme called alliinase. When the alliinase is left to rest for 10 to 15 minutes, it converts into alliin (an organosulfur compound) that has antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and cardioprotective properties.

Because of the extraordinary health benefits of fresh garlic, I add a bit of freshly minced garlic to this mixture, creating a rich, health benefiting dressing.

This vinaigrette dressing is a wonderful dressing to use on stronger flavored leafy greens, like kale, or dandelion, arugula, or spinach. You may choose to leave out the mustard and/or garlic if the salad consists of very light, mild-flavored leafy greens.

Nancy’s Vinaigrette

This classic dressing is delicious.

I encourage you to make this ahead of time, so the dressing flavors can meld together before you add them to the salad. This recipe makes ½ cup.

Ingredients:

6 to 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or you can use red or white wine vinegar)

½ tsp. raw, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon fine pink mineral-rich salt

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 clove finely minced or chopped garlic

I co-authored the book “Alive and Cooking” with my friend
Maryann De Leo. Half of the book is recipes and the other half includes healthy recipes and the other half is filled with health, nutrition, and lifestyle information for older adults and people taking care of elderly parents.

Ingredients:
5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
2 T. pure coconut oil
1 large green apple, cored, peeled, and diced
1 c. raw cranberries
½ c. raisins
1 T. raw, unfiltered honey or coconut sugar
½ c. orange juice

Variations:
Substitute yams for sweet potatoes.
Add ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
Substitute dried cranberries for fresh.
Substitute butter or ghee for the coconut oil.

Remember to add the main ingredient.
The Main Ingredient Is Always Love!

1 zucchini
4 carrots
2 celery stalks
1 large potato (preferably purple, yam, or sweet potato)
1⁄2 onion
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
1 teaspoon organic, cold-pressed coconut oil
Mineral-rich salt to taste
Pepper to taste
5 c. pure, mineral-rich water

21⁄2–3 c. black beans, cooked (click here for the recipe)
21⁄2–3 c. whole-grain brown rice, cooked (Click here for the recipe)
1 head romaine lettuce or other leafy greens
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 pack whole-grain, organic tortilla chips

2. Add olive oil in a slow, steady stream into the blender on low.
It will create a creamy salad dressing.