Articles by Julie Daniluk
Cosmic Blend Salad
The salad greens are from Kind Organics at the BrickWorks Market here in Toronto. http://www.kindorganics.ca/
Cosmic blend is a premium blend of organic baby salad greens, micro-greens, lots of herbs and edible flowers. Description: baby greens... Read more »
Purple Hemp Coleslaw
Look for unpasteurized sauerkraut in your local health food store as the natural process of fermentation creates beneficial probiotic bacteria. The tasty zip in this recipe is from the tangy sour flavour of the sauerkraut.
I love Ambrosia apples... Read more »
Asparagus and Salmon Rolls
Asparagus is brimming with B-vitamins that energize and protect your heart and brain. It also boasts 5 grams of vegetarian protein, vitamin C, fiber and tissue repairing manganese and iron! Salmon is one of the richest sources of Omega 3 fats, best... Read more »
Ginger, Apple, Green Bean Salad
Green beans are an excellent source of protein and fibre, vitamins A, B complex, C, and K, and the minerals iron, magnesium, manganese, and potassium. This makes green beans one of the most nutritious foods – like a vegetable multivitamin. Green... Read more »
Spicy Orange Carrot Soup
To say I am fond of carrots is an understatement. The old saying, ‘I liked it so much I bought the company,’ rings especially true for me – I have been a co-operative member/owner of The Big Carrot Natural Food Market in Toronto for more than... Read more »
Heirloom Tomato Salsa
Store-bought salsa is so soggy and sad. This recipe takes five minutes and pops with sharp, sweet and spicy flavours.
Tip: Heirloom tomatoes are perfect to eat when they yield to slight pressure, but should not feel mushy. And they should not be... Read more »
Strawberry, Red Onion, and Spinach Salad
This is a classic strawberry spinach salad. It is a perfect blend of sweet and sour and savoury. The spinach is one of the richest sources of lutein, which protects your vision. As an antioxidant, lutein protects the macula tissue in your eyes by... Read more »
Lucky 7 Salad
This immune-balancing, sterol-rich salad was created by myself and Ezra Title on Healthy Gourmet. Our TV show brings super nutrition-charged choices dressed up with sin-sational flavours. Check out http://ownca.oprah. com/Shows/Healthy-Gourmet for... Read more »
Pumpkin-Cilantro Pesto
Cilantro is an effective heavy metal detoxifier in addition to providing important phytonutrients and flavonols. It is known as the anti-diabetic herb in Europe, used as an anti-inflammatory in India, and is currently being studied for its potential... Read more »
Lemon Blueberry Tarts
These amazing tarts are created by Cindy MacMillan, a Holistic Nutritionist who inspires people to a state of optimal health through simple and delicious food ideas. This recipe is teeming with sterols and tastes heavenly.
Vanilla Sesame Milk
Sesame is one of the richest sources of plant sterols. Recent studies confirm that raw honey nourishes the nervous system and stimulates immune function. Makes 3 cups of Milk and 1 cup of Sesame paste.
Broccoli Seaweed Salad
Recent studies at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, have shown that broccoli contains high amounts of the compound sulforaphane, which has anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-microbial benefits. Take care not... Read more »
Strawberry Endive Boats
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Irish Bramble-Rhubarb Crumble
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Bramble is an old-fashioned word for raspberries or blackberries. Before the 1600s, oats were the main source of carbs in Ireland, and... Read more »
Red Pepper Lentil Salad
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This hearty new spin on an old classic makes a great, fast meal and packs well for lunch the next day. Expect steady long-lasting energy... Read more »
Edamame Hummus
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Popular in Japanese cuisine, edamame are tender young soybeans, still in the pod, and very high in fibre.
Apple Detox Pie Shake
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Apples contain calcium D-glucarate, a phytochemical that protects the body against cancer by increasing liver detoxification. Slippery... Read more »
Gazpacho: The Ultimate Cooling Soup
Tomatoes and cucumber are very cooling, according to Chinese Medicine. When the heat waves strike in July and August, it is wonderful to rely on these natural coolants to help you dispel excess body heat. Serve in shot glasses at your next patio... Read more »
Frozen Local Berry Sorbet
Blueberries have 87 mg of vitamin C per cup, which tops the list of immune boosters for many reasons. Vitamin C increases the production of infection-fighting white blood cells and antibodies and increases levels of interferon, the antibody that... Read more »
Kale Pesto
Kale, a member of the cabbage family, is a wonderful source of Calcium and Vitamin K. Its greatest asset includes its ability to withstand frost and grow during the early Canadian winter, making it the last local green to disappear from the produce... Read more »
Hemp Seed Dressing
Hemp is one of the easiest seeds to source locally. Tasting similar to pine nuts and sunflower seeds, hemp seeds can be used in any recipe. Because it is not processed with other tree nuts or peanuts it is much safer for people with allergies.
Hemp... Read more »
Dandelion Salad with Hemp Dressing
Don’t spray your back yard with pesticides because you will destroy hundreds of liver cleansing green leaves ready to eat! The leaves of the dandelion plant are a wonderful liver and kidney cleanser. This is a popular salad in Italy.
Mint Julep – An alkalizing energy drink
(Yields two 16 ounce servings)
Mint grows everywhere in Ontario. It is a wonderful carminative herb that soothes the digestive system and eases muscle cramps. Cucumber is a very energetically cooling plant, which is perfect for our screaming hot... Read more »
Liver Cleansing Beetroot Salad
Beets are a known liver cleanser and a good source of iron that carries oxygen in the blood, helping you to stay energized.
Carrots are rich in beta-carotene that the body converts into vitamin A, the nutrient responsible for encouraging rapid cell... Read more »
Sweet Potato Pie Crust Recipe
This pecan crust recipe adds a huge taste explosion to any pie filling. It is so easy to make and the high cinnamon helps to keep your blood sugar balanced. It really helps to start out with pecans from the freezer, because it helps to prevent the... Read more »
Mom’s Sweet Potato Pie
This is a staple in our house. As our dietary needs have changed, the ingredients keep getting healthier but the same great flavour comes through because of all the spices!
African Nut Butter Stew
This Stew is truly a one-pot meal because it is so rich and creamy that it will deeply satisfy. The rice and beans are combined to make a perfect vegetarian protein option.
Ginger Zucchini Salad
By slicing the zucchini with a peeler, it becomes so delicate that it soaks up the flavours of the dressing beautifully. The sesame oil and ginger are a super duo for fighting inflammation!
Teff Breakfast Porridge
In Africa, people eat a nutritious ancient grain called Teff. This iron-rich alternative to oatmeal is easy to digest, and leaves you feeling satisfied the whole morning. (One big reason we reach for hormone disturbing drinks like coffee is our... Read more »
Fruit Gell-O
This recipe is inspired by my macrobiotic teacher Anna Rosenberg who helped me understand the energetic qualities of food. This is a light dessert that will remind you of your childhood. Agar is a type of clear seaweed that is used as a vegan... Read more »
Garlic Buckwheat Soba Noodles with Cabbage and Pumpkin Seeds
Cabbage contributes nutrients that help prevent carcinogens, which have been broken down by the liver, from regrouping and causing cancer. These nutrients have also been shown to help with the liver’s elimination of chemicals. Soba noodles, made... Read more »
Curried Cauliflower Mousse
Puréed cauliflower is positively decadent. And the spices in this recipe are wonderfully anti-inflammatory!
Slow-Cooked Swiss Steak
This is my mother-in-law’s recipe. She was a busy mom who taught in a classroom all day, so when she arrived home afterwards she knew she could rely on this fast, healthy, no-fuss dinner that all her kids would enjoy. My husband is from the Great... Read more »
Dandelion Salad with Tahini Dressing
Don’t spray your back yard with pesticides! Collect those free abundant dandelion leaves and make a salad that helps cleanse your liver and kidneys. A common food in Italy, dandelion is crispy, fibrous and only slightly bitter. When you put... Read more »
Warming Quinoa Muesli
A wonderful alternative to oatmeal, this is a hot cereal that everyone has time to make as rolled quinoa cooks up in just 90 seconds.
(Makes 2 servings)
Julie’s Gluten-free Strawberry Rhubarb Bumble
Strawberries are a rich source of phenols called anthocyanins that provide their flush red colour. They serve as potent antioxidants which help prevent oxygen damage in all of the body’s organ systems. The anti-inflammatory properties of... Read more »
Salsa Verde
Avocado Puree
Avocados are an excellent source of glutathione, an important antioxidant in preventing aging, cancer and heart disease. The potassium content and calories of an avocado are three times that of a banana. Other essential minerals are iron and copper... Read more »
Escabeche
Fennel contains anethole, which is shown to reduce inflammation and help prevent the occurrence of cancer. By shutting down the signaling process of Tumer Necrosis Factor (TNF), the anethole in fennel prevents activation of a potentially strong... Read more »
Ezra’s Wild Salmon with Escabeche of Vegetables, Avocado Puree & Salsa Verde
Wild salmon is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which protects the heart and raises your HDL (“good” cholesterol). Omega-3 is necessary for the function of almost every cell in the body, especially cells of the nervous system, brain,... Read more »
Pickled Wild Leeks
Leeks reduce total cholesterol and LDL — the “bad” cholesterol. This can be important for preventing atherosclerosis and heart disease. Allium vegetables have also been shown to lower high blood pressure, another risk factor for heart attack... Read more »
Ezra’s Herbed Barley Risotto with Squash Puree, Spring Garlic, Asparagus and Pickled Wild Leeks
Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin K, the B vitamin folate, vitamin C and vitamin A. It is a very good source of numerous B vitamins — including vitamin B1, B2, B3 and B6 — as well as dietary fibre, manganese, copper, phosphorus,... Read more »
Kale Chips – Crispy, Not Fried
Butternut Squash Puree
Lacto-fermented Sauerkraut
John Robertson’s Morel and Fiddleheads in Thyme Butter
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In Robertson’s words, “This is the most memorable meal I’ve had at the Algonquin... Read more »
Spring Tonic Soup
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This recipe, adapted from Susun Weed’s book Healing Wise (Ashtree Publishing), is a... Read more »
Sesame Burdock Sauté
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This recipe is from my book Meals That Heal Inflammation. Burdock is one of the most... Read more »
John Robertson’s Sorrel Soup with Sour Cream
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John Robertson is the executive chef at The Big Carrot Natural Food Market (... Read more »
Burdock Tea
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Burdock (also known as Gobo) is a root used in Japanese cooking. Not only does it... Read more »
Julie’s Wilted Dandelion Greens with Dried Blueberries and Pine Nuts
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Dandelion greens are amazing for their nutrient-packed goodness and liver/kidney... Read more »
Mango Coco Loco
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This smoothie is more like a pudding. It is rich and creamy, deeply satisfying,... Read more »
D’s Detox Dream
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The editor of my book loves to detox with tasty smoothies. This recipe is... Read more »
Detox Lightning
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Carrots, beets, and cucumbers detoxify the liver, gallbladder, and kidneys. Lemon... Read more »
Transit Breakfast
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When you want a “stick to your ribs” breakfast, but don’t have a lot of... Read more »
Power Station
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This is my favourite smoothie of all time because it has it all. And in the... Read more »
Blueberry Booster
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Bee pollen is one of nature’s most powerful superfoods. It’s exceptionally... Read more »
Watermelon Pomegranate Chiller
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Some research has shown that watermelon may be an excellent agent for promoting... Read more »
Hippy Hippy Shake
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This shake is a wonderful celebration of flavours. Tiger nuts have long been... Read more »
Amazon Tour
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Studies show that anthocyanins found in acai berries can help prevent blood clots,... Read more »
Sprout to Life
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Sunflower sprouts are rich in B vitamins and essential amino acids.
Apple Detox Pie
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Apples contain Calcium D-glucarate, a powerful phytochemical that, according to... Read more »
Maca Pina Colada
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This recipe was adapted from the book Fat Wars: 45 Days to Transform Your Body... Read more »
