Posts From Vitality Magazine

Lemon Balm: Revered by Herbalists from Ancient Monasteries to Modern Kitchens

July 1, 2007

Relax and take cheer; Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is Herb of the Year for 2007. This refreshingly humble member of the Mint family, often considered...

Golden Baked Pumpkin with Cranberry

October 1, 2006

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Golden Goblins‘. This is a healthy alternative to the sweet yam and marshmallow side dish traditionally served at Thanksgiving. (Makes: ...

Pumpkin-Black Bean Salad

October 1, 2006

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Golden Goblins‘. Substitute sweet potatoes or squash for the pumpkin, if desired. Use any cooked legume: ­ chickpeas, soybeans, lentils,...

Pumpkin Purée

October 1, 2006

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Golden Goblins‘. An easy way to keep pumpkin (or other squashes) ready to add to soups, stews, muffins, breads, sauces...

Golden Goblins – Pumpkins Herald the Taste of Fall

October 1, 2006

We have pumpkin at morning and pumpkin at noon If it were not for pumpkins, we would be undone (old American pioneer folk song) As...

Pumpkin Seed Spread

October 1, 2006

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Golden Goblins‘. Two ounces, taken daily, of this spread provides a therapeutic dose of the amino acids alanine, glycine and...

The Noble Rose

June 1, 2006

Queen of Flowers in the Kitchen and Home Pharmacy “Whereas there has long represented love, friendship, peace and the devotion of the American people to...

Butternut Squash Soup with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

December 1, 2005

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘Cuisines of Our Cultures‘. Debby Segura, a Los-Angeles-based designer and chef, created this gorgeous soup.Comforting as well as elegant, perfect...

ND & DNM: What’s the Difference?

November 1, 2004

I’ve seen the designation D.N.M after certain practitioners advertising in Vitality. I know that it stands for Doctor of Natural Medicine, and I know that...

The Gerson Therapy – Curing the Incurable: Tuberculosis, Arthritis, Diabetes, and Cancer

November 1, 2004

The following excerpt comes from Charlotte Gerson’s book, The Gerson Therapy: The Amazing Nutritional Program For Cancer and Other Illnesses by Charlotte Gerson and Morton...

HOW STRESS CAN MAKE YOU FAT

May 1, 2004

And How Proper Care and Feeding of the Adrenals Can Restore that Slimming Metabolic Balance The following is an excerpt from Cracking the Metabolic Code...

Flaming Antibiotic Juicing recipe

April 1, 2004

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘THE JOY OF JUICING‘. One of garlic’s many healing properties is that it promotes sweating — one of the best...

Spicy Vegetable Samosas

December 1, 2003

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘FUN HOLIDAY FLAVOURS‘. Courtesy of Foodland Ontario This version uses egg roll or wonton wrappers and the samosas are baked...

Quinoa Caviar

December 1, 2003

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘FUN HOLIDAY FLAVOURS‘. From Steven Raichlen’s High-Flavor, Low-Fat Vegetarian Cooking (Penguin, New York, 1995) The combination of the tangy taste...

Black Pineapple Smoothie

July 1, 2003

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘SMOOTH SUMMER SIPPING‘. Using frozen fruit in smoothies makes them thicker. You may need to add more juice if all...

Apple Crisp Smoothie

July 1, 2003

From the Vitality Food Feature ‘SMOOTH SUMMER SIPPING‘. Ingredients 3/4 cup apple juice 2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1/2 cup frozen raspberries 1/4 cup...