Nutritional Therapy with Diana Galindo
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January is an opportunity to reset, to detoxify my kitchen, my body and my family through renewed menu planning and cooking. Our bodies have a miraculous capacity to detoxify, but we’re exposed to a staggering amount of toxic chemicals. Add unhealthy eating and our detoxification system becomes overwhelmed and we can get sick. So let’s reboot to stay healthy!
Plant foods (fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, nuts) are loaded with phytochemicals. These micronutrients are non-vitamin, non-mineral components of foods that support the defensive and self-reparative abilities of the human body. They boost our immune system and protect us from disease.
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 […]
Whole grains have a combination of fiber, vitamins, minerals and health-promoting phytonutrients shown to help reduce cholesterol, improve intestinal health, stabilize blood sugar levels an decrease the incidence of heart disease and diabetes. Many can be cooked in 30 minutes, making homemade dinner possible even in a busy lifestyle.
Recent scientific advancement in anti-cancer research has identified specific foods that offer powerful protection against cancer. These foods are essential for prevention of cancer and also increased odds of survival after diagnosis. In particular cruciferous vegetables seem to contain the most potent anti-cancer substances
The contrast of kale with the sweetness of apricots and crunch of the nuts makes this a memorable salad. No apricots or pine nuts? No problem! Use raisins, cranberries or dates instead and any other chopped nut (almond, walnut or sunflower/pumpkin seeds. You can also use spinach instead of kale. Toss in some leftover cooked […]