Author Archives: Justin Welton

Kale and Clementine Salad Recipe (Serves 4-6)

Kale is nutrient-dense, rich in antioxidants and high in fiber. Just 1 cup provides as much calcium as 1 cup of milk. Ingredients: 2 cups kale, rinsed and chopped into thin strips 1 ½ tbsp olive oil ¼ tsp salt 2 clementines, peeled and segmented 1 cup baby carrots, sliced 3 tbsp clementine juice 1 […]

Mixed Spring Greens and Apple Salad Recipe (Serves 4-6)

Mixed greens and apple, dressed with just olive oil and lemon juice makes for an excellent salad. For an added crunch, toss in some chopped olives, blanched broccoli florets, and toasted walnut halves. Ingredients: 8 cups of mixed spring greens, such as: watercress, baby arugula, baby spinach, pea shoots, dandelion, etc. 1 celery heart, finely […]

Sky’s Super-food Fruit Salad Recipe (Serves 2-6)

Incorporating colorful fruits is a great way to get one’s fair share of antioxidants, minerals and fiber – this fruit salad is a super-food no less! And although the fruits can be enjoyed as such, garnishing them with raw honey, maple syrup or healthy nuts can take the taste to a different level altogether. Fruits […]

Sunchoke Hash Recipe (Serves 4)

Sunchoke is also known as Jerusalem Artichoke – tuberous roots of a Native North American plant. Its nutty sweetness most immediately lends itself to raw salads, soft purées and creamy soups. It serves as a great potato chip alternative packed with prebiotic goodness, we combine vitamin C-rich brussel sprouts with sunchokes in this easy to […]

Vitamin C and Kidney Stones

I always refer to Vitamin C (ascorbate) as the mother of all antioxidants; it heals, repairs and detoxifies the body of extraneous elements among numerous other uses. Since we all have different physiological needs, I usually recommend intakes based on the C-Cleanse Protocol rather than just what is required to prevent scurvy. (https://www.holisticprimarycare.net/topics/topics-o-z/prevention-practice-pearls/1558-inflammation-revealed-tamed-and-resolved.html ). This […]

Vegetable Yum Soup Recipe (Serves 4-6)

Ingredients: 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 stalk lemongrass, minced ½ tsp crushed red pepper ¾ cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped 5-6 cups vegetable stock 1 (14-oz) can coconut milk 2 tbsp low sodium soy […]

Alkaline Detox Smoothie Recipe

Detox smoothies are a delicious way to detox, and one of the best additions to your daily routine. They also are a perfect way to get those greens in the diet. Chia seeds in this smoothie adds to the  fiber content and provides protein, Omega-3 fatty acids and many vital micronutrients making this a wholesome drink. […]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids: A Safer, Natural Approach to Treating Asthma

Here is an article about n-3 fatty acids and asthma from PDR.net: Kumar A, et al. – In an exploration to shed light on the efficacy of n–3 PUFA in inflammatory diseases, specifically asthma, researchers viewed it as an attractive non–pharmacological intervention which might benefit asthmatics with no major health side effects. – Based on […]

Berry Berry Lassi Recipe

Lassi is a popular traditional yogurt-based drink from the Indian Subcontinent originating from the Punjab region. It is a blend of yogurt, water, spices and sometimes, fruit. It soothes the digestive tract, promotes digestive enzymes and aids in digestion. Perfect for a summer day, our Berry Berry Lassi is a refreshing drink and full of […]