Phytochemicals for Health’s Sake!

Phytochemicals for Health’s Sake!

Originally published May 2016 as Phyto What?! Phyto what?! Phytochemicals (also called phytonutrients) are natural chemical compounds in plants. Fruits, roots, leaves, vegetables, grains, beans, seeds, nuts are loaded with phytochemicals. These micronutrients are...
A Force Field of Super Immunity

A Force Field of Super Immunity

Imagine a force field of protection around our body that reduces the risk of everything from colds to cancer and gives us exceptional health throughout life. That force field is Super Immunity and it comes from superior nutrition. Superior nutrition comes from plants....
7 Soup Meals for Cold Weather

7 Soup Meals for Cold Weather

What to eat when the temperature drops? A bowlful of healthy, wholesome soup does the body good. And a veggie-laden, one-pot, one-dish meal means less to wash up. Here are my favorites, loaded with nutrient-dense superfoods that boosts the energy shield of our immune...

Bell Pepper Coleslaw

Cabbage used to make only a once-in-a-long-while appearance in my meals, but learning of the nutritional power of this mighty cruciferous and discovering the kitchen mandolin which slices it in a jiffy, cabbage is now a regular part of my salad repertoire....
Southwest Black Bean and Bell Pepper Salad

Southwest Black Bean and Bell Pepper Salad

There are recipes that stand the test of time. I’ve been making this one for more years that I can remember; it’s so versatile, delicious and nutritious.  Fiber-rich beans are a superfood;  tossed here with bell peppers, red onion and cilantro and this...