Entries by Diana Galindo

Nutrient-Dense Cabbage Mushroom Ramen Soup

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. […]

Nutrient-dense Cabbage Mushroom Ramen Soup

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Nutrient-dense Cabbage Mushroom Ramen Soup

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4 servings

Servings
4 servings

Ingredients
Soup

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Instructions
  1. In a stock pot, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions and mushrooms. Cook 5 minutes until they soften.

  2. Add garlic and ginger and cook 2 – 3 minutes stirring occasionally. Mix in soy sauce.

  3. Immediately add broth, water, and cabbage. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and add in ramen noodles. Cover and cook over medium 5 – 8 minutes until the ramen and cabbage are tender. Stir in the sesame oil, remove from heat.

  4. Sprinkle with toppings and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*Seaweed is optional. I generally have some in the pantry in the form of seaweed snacks. It defintely improves the flavor and obviously the health benefits as well.

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Roasted Red Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts

Cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower) have powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and DNA-enhancing properties that help keep your brain fighting fit and protect your body from cancer. The color in red cabbage comes from flavonoids called anthocyanins which improve memory, digestion and heart health. [su_expanding_quote_book alignment=”full” source_author=”Joel Fuhrman, MD” source_title=”Super Immunity: The Essential Nutrition Guide for […]

Sheet Pan Purple Cabbage Brussels Sprouts

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Sheet Pan Purple Cabbage Brussels Sprouts

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 425 F. Brush a large sheet pan with olive oil

  2. Wash and drain Brussels sprouts. Trim ends and cut in half. Place on sheet pan.

  3. Add sliced cabbage, chopped onion, potatoes, garlic, and olive oil. Toss well on the sheet pan.

  4. Sprinkle chili powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper over the vegetables and toss again to spread the seasonings.

  5. Place sheet pan in the oven and cook 12 minutes. Remove and toss then cook another 12 – 15 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from
https://www.okcveggie.com/home/parmesan-purple-cabbage-fingerling-potatoes-brussels-sprouts-hash

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Good Mood Red Foods

How many red and purple vegetables and fruits do you eat each day? They can promote heart health, improve cognitive function, and protect your brain against neurodegenerative disorders
Their beautiful purple or red color come from anthocyanins. These nutrients help your brain in several ways.

Drum Roll…New Service Offerings!

I am so excited to share my new offerings in this new year — nutrition education/cooking demos, a monthly real food book chat, and FREE classes every other Thursday and 2 Saturdays a month. Check them out! I look forward to seeing you online and helping you use delicious, nutritious food to feel your best.

5 Immune-Boosting Moroccan Tagines

These nutrient-dense Moroccan tagines are loaded with anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting herbs and spices. Tagine is a slow-cooked stew, usually made with chicken or lamb, and a variety of vegetables, spices, dried fruits and nuts.

4 Ways to Detox Your Kitchen

How to avoid temptation? By keeping it out of your house. Transform your kitchen into a place of nourishment and healing. Create an environment where you can make wise choices automatically. Stock up on nutrient rich foods and remove foods that hurt your physical and mental health.

5 Self-Care Tips for the New Year

Is your body feeling bloated, overwhelmed, and sluggish with the abundance of holiday foods, special events and sugar everywhere?
Use these tips to reduce bloat and stress.

Girlfriends’ Holiday Brunch

Pumpkin Granola Parfaits with cranberry orange sauce, smoked salmon frittata and pineapple pomegranate with mint make a pretty, delicious, and healthy brunch table. A celebration of 10+ plant foods!

Don’t Throw Out Your Thanksgiving Turkey

Did you know that 200 million pounds of turkey will be thrown away after Thanksgiving? Here are four ways to reduce waste. Get your kitchen ready. Choose reusable not disposable beverages. Be food savvy. Plan your leftovers before you start cooking.

A RESTART- Friendly Thanksgiving Dinner

Celebrating nature’s bounty and the season of giving thanks with a whole-foods, nutrient-dense RESTART friendly meal. Fourteen plant foods and a delicious bacon-wrapped turkey breast support your long-term strategy to make smart nutritional choices. Choosing to eat consciously, and enjoying it thoroughly.