Nutritional Therapy with Diana Galindo
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Going local for the variety, delicious ripe and nutrient-rich seasonal produce. Local, luscious red strawberries have SO much more flavor than those shipped hundreds of miles. And strawberries are good mood red foods. But because of pesticide overuse, strawberries rank #1 on the Dirty Dozen list. Another reason to go local. Although they may not […]
This delicious immune-boosting, brain-healthy, cancer-fighting soup combines some of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods. Cabbage Cabbage, part of the nutrient-dense cruciferous family, is rich in vitamin K which can help boost memory. Red cabbage has additional antioxidant phytochemicals that protect neurons from damage caused by oxidative stress. These flavonoids can also help improve mood and memory. […]
Some of the most nutrient-dense (nutrients per calorie) foods on the planet are: Greens (including cruciferous like broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage) Beans Onions Mushrooms Berries Seeds/Nuts Eating lots of these vegetables give us optimal amounts of immune-protective micronutrients that can fend of disease. This salad combines 4 of those superfoods: broccoli, onions, nuts, and berries. […]
Plant-rich and nutrient-dense, use this as a base recipe and mix it up with different vegetables. Add sausage, smoked salmon, leftover chicken, or ground beef. Make a double recipe and enjoy it throughout the week for breakfast or lunch. Variations: Finely slice kale or Swiss chard, instead of spinach Replace basil with parsley or cilantro. […]
My salads are a general framework rather exact recipes with precise ingredients and measurements. My favorite combination for this salad is romaine and a crisp apple – Pink Lady, Honey Crisp and Granny Smith are my preferred choices. But I often make it with other greens. Variations: Instead of Romaine lettuce, mixed greens, spinach, arugula, […]
Mini-chef asked what salad I was making. I answered “green and red – spinach, red cabbage and pomegranate. Lots of color, lots of vitamins.” She has a keen interest not just in helping cook, but in the ingredients that go into our food. Once the salad came together she said, “ you know mama, it’s […]
The lovely color of beets against the green is pretty to see, the contrast of texture — soft beet against the fresh leaves, creamy feta and the crunch of nuts make this salad delight for the palate. And the concentration of phytonutrients in these power foods are a big boost for the immune system. Variations: […]
This recipe is part of my “naked kitchen menu” because it has no spices. Consider this a base that can be varied by using different ground meat, or vegetables and adding spices. Variations: Use ground bison or grass-fed beef instead of turkey, or ground lamb For the soup, use leeks instead of onions, add a […]
Maybe it is living in the US southwest, maybe it is summer heat, but somewhere along the way, I’ve developed a keen taste for fresh salsa not as a condiment for Mexican foods, but as a zesty way to dress up grilled and roasted fish fillets. Or chicken and pork tenderloin. In this case, salmon. […]
Fresh, tangy with the crunch of crisp apple and toasted pumpkin seeds, every mouthful is a delicious, nutritious bite. Kale, cranberries, green onions and pumpkins sees are all GBOMS – some of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. They a delightfully colorful salad. Variations Instead of large leaf kale (Lacinto, Tuscan etc), use baby […]