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Bringing in the New Year with TCM’s Five Elements
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), an ancient concept used today is Five Elements or Five Phases of Energetic Transformation. The Five Elements puts into perspective...
Recipe: Stuffed Grape Leaves (Mahshi Waraq Inab)
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘A HEALTHY VEGETARIAN FEAST‘. Swiss chard, kohlrabi leaves, or other vegetable leaves may be substituted for the grape leaves. Also, the same stuffing used in cabbage rolls may be substituted. (Serves 8)
Recipe: Bean and Almond Soup (Asseeda)
THIS BEAN AND ALMOND SOUP FROM NORTH AFRICA IS EXOTIC, NOURISHING, AND DELICIOUS
Recipe: Chickpea Stew with Tomatoes and Sweet Peppers
THIS CHICKPEA STEW WITH TOMATOES AND SWEET PEPPERS IS A GREAT SOURCE OF PROTEIN, AND FILLS THE TUMMY WITH COMFORT ON A COLD DAY
Recipe: Red Pepper Dip / Salad (Mahamara)
MAHAMARA (RED PEPPER DIP) COMBINES YOGHURT AND SPICES WITH HEARTY CHICKPEAS
Homeopathic Remedies for Family Dysfunction
For Family Dysfunction And The Holidays Last January, a number of my new patients sought help with various ailments such as headaches, digestive problems, anxiety,...
Recipe: Chickpea Dip and Somali Hummus
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘A HEALTHY VEGETARIAN FEAST‘. The recipe for this appetizer differs somewhat from the hummus dish recipes found in the Greater...
Recipe: Pomegranate Taboula
This recipe is a tasty and festive version of taboula. (Serves 12) Ingredients 1/2 cup fine burghul (or bulghur wheat), soaked for 10 minutes in cold water, then drained by pressing
NEWS BRIEFS – December 2014 / January 2015
VEGETABLE COMPOUND MAY IMPROVE AUTISM A new study has found evidence that daily treatment with sulforaphane, a chemical found in cruciferous foods such as broccoli,...
A Healthy Vegetarian Feast
Flavourful Recipes for the Holiday Season How many times have you looked forward to a holiday feast, only to find yourself bloated and tired after overindulging in meat, cheese, and bread? It’s a common occurrence.
Recipe: Chocolate Chia Raspberry Pudding
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘WINTER COMFORT FOODS‘. Pudding for breakfast? Sure! This pudding is healthy, nutritious, anti-inflammatory, and a fun way to start the...
Recipe: Green Bean, Apple, and Ginger Salad
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘WINTER COMFORT FOODS‘. When I made this recipe for my in-laws, my mother-in-law said, “Eating with you is like dining...
Recipe: Black Kale, Almonds, and Pomegranate Seeds with Garlic Tahini Dressing
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘WINTER COMFORT FOODS‘. by Alex Shires (Serves 4) Ingredients 1 bunch black kale, chopped 1 large lemon, juiced 2 Tbsp...
Recipe: Pesto Sweet Potato Casserole
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘WINTER COMFORT FOODS‘. Just in time for holiday celebrations, here is a vegetarian casserole that is sure to please all...
Recipe: Crush Your Cravings Pesto
From the Vitality Food Feature ‘WINTER COMFORT FOODS‘. Here’s a pesto that will please your taste buds while it crushes your cravings! When served with...
Protect Yourself from the Coming Plagues
Natural Prevention and Treatment of Influenza, Enterovirus, Ebola, and more Viral infections like the H1N1 ‘flu, bird ‘flu, West Nile virus, SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory...
