Modern research shows that astragalus root, a Chinese herb long used to ward off colds and flu, has powerful immune-enhancing properties. The sliced, dried root is available online and in herb stores; it is nontoxic and adds a pleasant, sweet taste when simmered in soups. Shiitake mushrooms also boost immunity and have an antiviral effect. [...]
Some people are destined to be superstars. It's part of their DNA; you feel it. Having spent most of my life in the music business, I have been fortunate to meet many people with this quality as I work with some of the biggest artists in the world and help break new talent. I met the talented [...]
The bitter melon is the most beneficial gourd of all. According to The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods, a cup of bitter melon contains 23 calories; it is also an ex- cellent source of vitamins B, C, and E, folic acid, zinc, fiber, magnesium, and contains twice the potassium of a banana. Mix it with cantaloupe to [...]
Vegan Salad Yield: 4-6 Side Servings Ingredients 1/2 lb asparagus 1/2 lb orzo, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed, patted dry 1 carrot, shredded 3 scallions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil zest of 1 lemon salt and pepper to [...]
Hemp Picnic Recipes In Honor of Hemp History Week Prep Time: 8 minutes Servings: 2-3 (double the recipe to serve four) Salad Ingredients 1 head butter lettuce 1 large beet 2 tbsp hemp seeds ¼ cup feta cheese Dressing 3 radishes 1 tbsp hemp seeds ¼ cup organic grapeseed oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 garlic [...]
Sometimes called apple or salad pears, Asian pears combine the crispy crunch of the root vegetable jicama with the sweet juiciness of an apple (pears and apples are in the same plant family). You can find Asian pears at your local farmers’ markets starting in May—and since they store well for up to six months [...]
Hemp Picnic Recipes In Honor of Hemp History Week * Dehydrator needed Prep time: 30 minutes to make, 14 hours to dehydrate Servings: 11 cookies Ingredients 1 cup raw shelled hemp seeds 1 cup raw walnuts 2 apples 1 pear 1 cup dried fruit mix of choice (I used SuperBerry Symphony from Essential [...]
Ingredients: 2 cups red quinoa 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cups evaporated cane sugar 2 tbsp plus 1.5 tsp baking powder pinch of salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 cup whole milk 4 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp expeller-pressed vegetable oil 1 cup blueberries 1 cup Greek-style plain or vanilla nonfat yogurt [...]
Recently opened along the beaten path of Calabasas bike trails and the Commons is Pedalers Fork restaurant, bar, coffee shop, and… Bike shop?! Catering to the biking and health conscious community, we'd recommend dining at Pedalers Fork for Saturday brunch, followed by shopping at the weekly farmer's market taking place just outside the [...]
Serving exclusively raw cuisine, Matthew Kenney's M.A.K.E. Restaurant in Santa Monica Place exudes a sense of high quality like the dishes it serves. Even those who are hesitant to dabble in the increasing popular raw foods will find something on the menu to spark their interest. Our favorite? Matthew Kenney's Raw Hazelnut Custard. Ingredients: 1 Avocado [...]