“Insulin resistance has now reached endemic levels,” explains integrative health expert Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN. In this podcast he describes effective ways for clinicians to identify and treat insulin resistance. He also describes how to motivate patients to comply with treatment. Click here to listen to this podcast. About the Sponsor PERQUE Integrative Health […]
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Quinoa is an excellent gluten-free source of protein, calcium, iron, B-vitamins and fiber. Rinse well before cooking because it has a coating of saponin resin that gives it a bitter taste. Ingredients: 1-part quinoa 1 ½ parts water ¼ teaspoon salt for 1 cup of grain, optional syrup, chopped fresh or dried fruit and nuts. […]
Ingredients: 2 cups grated pumpkin or butternut squash, raw or cooked ½ avocado, sliced 1 small tomato, chopped 1 celery stalk with leaves, sliced 2 scallions, chopped 2 tsp curry powder 2 Tbsp lemon juice Sea salt or tamari ½ cup purified water Put water in blender and add vegetables. Blend until smooth. Add lemon […]
Ingredients: ½ lb each of any of the following (choose 4 or more): Eggplants, peeled and cut into 1 ½ -inch pieces Zucchini, cut into 1 ½ -inch pieces Yellow squash, cut into 1 ½ -inch pieces Small potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1 ½ -inch pieces Cauliflower, cored and cut into 1 ½ –inch […]
In this sponsored podcast, integrative health expert Russell Jaffe, MD, PhD, CCN, describes a comprehensive approach to identifying immune dysfunction long before illness sets in. He also provides advice regarding diet, lifestyle, and dietary supplements. Also in the podcast, Dr. Jaffe explains why choice is much more significant than genetics, and how to counsel patients […]
Ingredients: 1 ½ cup beluga lentils (or other small, dark variety), rinsed and drained 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock 3 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 medium garlic cloves, crushed 1 tbsp mild curry powder 1 celery stalk, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 1 jalapeño, finely chopped 1 lb leafy greens (such […]
Almond Green Goddess Dressing is creamy, smooth and delicious in this alkaline recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup almonds, presoaked for 8 hours 2 cups spring water or light vegetable stock Juice of 2 lemons ½ bunch parsley, chopped 2 scallions, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped Sea salt or tamari (wheat free) Pour 1 cup of water […]
Ingredients: 3 cups mung bean sprouts 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced 2 carrots, coarsely grated 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 fresh red chili pepper, seeded and chopped 2 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce (organic – e.g. Bragg’s liquid Amino’s) 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp dark brown sugar 1 tbsp […]
This colorful, crunchy salad has a refreshing taste and is loaded with fiber and Vitamin C. Ingredients: 2 oranges, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 jicama, peeled and diced 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 3 cups baby kale or baby spinach 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 tbsp olive oil 2 […]
Over the past 50 years, more than 100,000 toxic chemicals, including heavy metals and pesticides, have been introduced into our environment—into the air that we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. Toxins can accumulate and damage critical internal body systems. To remain healthy and vital in our increasingly toxic world, we […]