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What happened to 109 Wildwood guests? Inside our published study
Researchers from Wildwood and Loma Linda University assessed 109 guests on arrival and again at the end of our residential program — cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, weight, exercise, and more — and reported the average changes, then checked in again months later. The full study is free to read on PubMed Central.
These articles are in Spanish. Consejos de Salud means “Health Tips” — this collection is kept as its own section, separate from the English articles. Estos artículos están en español.
Fiesta Garbanzo Stew
This tasty stew is an enjoyable way of vegetables and plant-protein! Garbanzos (chickpeas) provide protein and soluble and insoluble fiber. Since they score low on the…
Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Commercial barbecue sauces are usually highly processed and often contain high-fructose corn syrup, sodium benzoate, and other undesirable additives. You will enjoy this…
Healing Power of Connecting
Fifty percent or more Americans reported being lonely, according to a 2024 poll conducted by the American Psychological Society. 54% felt isolated, 54% reported lacking companionship, and 50% felt left out frequently or at least some of the time. Sadly, 40% of U.S. adults aged 45 and older report feeling lonely, an increase from 35%…
Vegetarian Meatballs
This delightful and easy-to-make recipe can make either “meatballs” or oat burgers. Ingredients: 4 cups water 1/2 cup unfermented soy sauce or Braggs Amino Acids* 1/3 cup cold-pressed oil 1 cup pecan meal or other nut meal 1/4 cup yeast…
Three Bean Salad
Legumes are rich in soluble fiber and diabetic-friendly because they have a low glycemic index. This recipe is easy to make and tasty. When purchasing legumes, avoid the…
Fed By An Angel
You won’t forget this story of providence in a very dire situation! Tajikistan in the 1900’s Many countries do not have the freedom that we do to worship, listen to songs…
Pumpkin Date Cookies
Pumpkin, rich in fiber, contains antioxidants like beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which improve eye health. Dried cranberries offer anthocyanins that support…
Red Lentil Hummus
Because red lentils cook quickly and are soft and sweet, they are ideal for purees. The polyphenols in lentils have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective…
Keep a Song in Your Heart
Could listening to natural sounds and music improve your health? How about singing or playing musical instruments? Do they offer benefits? Is all music beneficial for healing? We cover some of the latest research in this blog.
Steam Inhalation Hydrotherapy
The steam inhalation treatment opens up congested sinuses and lung passages, allowing you to discharge mucus, breathe more easily, and heal quickly. You may use water…
Cashew Rice Casserole
Cashews contain useful fats, antioxidants, and plenty of fiber. The protein in cashews has all the essential amino acids and is of high biological value. The phytosterols in…
Vegan Lentil Loaf
Lentils are rich in proteins, essential amino acids, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals. Because they score low on the glycemic index, their…
Peanut “Meat”
Peanuts are rich in protein and soluble fiber, folate, niacin, magnesium, selenium, arginine, and α-tocopherol. They contain the monounsaturated fatty acid, oleic fatty…
Coconut Chickpea Curry
Chickpeas provide considerable amounts of soluble fiber, protein, folate, zinc, iron, and magnesium. Chickpeas score low on the glycemic index, making them an ideal food for…
Veggie Muffins
You will enjoy the easy-to-make muffin recipe from Carin Lynch’s Plant-Based Made Simple, Volume 2. This recipe is tree-nut-free, soy-free, and has an oil-free option.…
If You Want to Lose Weight, Sleep!
If one-third of your assets lie in the prosperity of a certain company, you would probably monitor the progress of that company often. Time is a commodity, too. We spend one-third of our lives sleeping. How does sleep of short duration contribute to the epidemic of obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes? Has it contributed…
Physical Exercise Makes You Brighter! How?
Based on my experiences as a slow learner, a classroom teacher, and a scientific researcher, I have a suggestion for anyone looking to learn material more efficiently. What’s it? Exercise several times a day. Regardless of your age, regular exercise can help keep your mind sharp and better equipped to handle complex problems. Physical exercise…
Seven Ways Your Breakfast Could Strengthen Your Bones
Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. OP, as it is sometimes called, affects one in three women. Osteoporosis means that the bones have become porous. Put another way, the bones develop holes. Bone tissue is constantly subjected to processes that build it up and those that destroy it. When the processes that break down bone…
Is Fruit Juice Good for You?
Which is better, juicing or blending fruits? Which offers more benefits? Chewing a whole apple, apple sauce, or apple juice? A study revealed that juices that had been prepared by blending whole fruits had stronger antioxidant activities and contained larger amounts of phenolic compounds than juices that had been prepared by juicing the flesh fraction…
Plant-Based Nutritional Guidelines for Diabetes Made Simple
Discover evidence-based dietary strategies to improve prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Amazing Health Benefits of Legumes
Do you need an inexpensive food staple that will lower your cholesterol, provide satiety, and improve your blood glucose levels? All bean varieties are rich in carbohydrates, resistant starches, potassium, copper, phosphorus, manganese, iron, magnesium, and B vitamins, contain almost no sodium or fat, and are an excellent source of protein, 17-30% content by weight…
Tasty Vegan Pecan Loaf
This easy-to-make loaf offers protein, fiber, magnesium, calcium, and zinc. Both minimally processed soybeans and pecans have beneficial anti-inflammatory compounds. Enjoy…
True or False? Low Carb Diets Are Good for You!
You have seen it on Facebook, read it on the internet, heard it on the news: “Carbs are bad for you if you are trying to lose weight.” Pundits advocating a low-carbohydrate diet condemn the consumption of starches. Consuming a high-protein diet assists in weight loss, but is it the best choice?
The Healing Power of Heat
Local heat can be applied in various forms, including fomentations, paraffin baths for the hands or feet, hot footbaths, hot compresses, and hot water bottles. Heat…
Cancer-Fighting Weapon: Is It in Your Arsenal?
Forty percent of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer of any site at some point during their lifetime, based on CDC 2025 data. Would you like to reduce your risk for…
Mental Strategies for Overcoming Anxiety
You don’t have to get stuck in your anxiety. Change the way you think and tackle your anxiety with four steps. Anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental disease in the United States. In 2015 more than forty million Americans suffered from some form of anxiety disorder. Worldwide, one in thirteen individuals experiences…
Cashew Cream for Vegetables and Entrees
Ingredients: 2 cups soaked cashews 2 cups of water 2 big cloves of garlic 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1Tbsp nutritional yeast 1 tsp salt Directions: 1. Blend all ingredients until…
Rolled Eggplant
Eggplants are nutrient-dense vegetables containing considerable amounts of vitamins and antioxidants. Its purple skin contains anti-inflammatory anthocyanins. Eggplants have…
Vegan Tiramisu Cheesecake
Ingredients for first layer (“ladyfinger”): ½ cup almonds or walnuts ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut 4 dates, pitted 2 Tbsp. water 1/8 tsp. salt Ingredients for second…
Does Time Restricted Eating Help Weight Loss?
You may have heard that eating small meals throughout the day helps burn calories, reduces food intake, and enables better appetite control. New scientific data suggests otherwise. When you eat is as important as what you eat. The Effects of Eating Frequency on Obesity Eating more than 3 meals a day increases the risk of…
Cancer-Fighting Foods
There are literally hundreds of anti-cancer compounds in whole plant foods. Other medical and surgical treatments can help fight and destroy cancer. In this article, we focus…
PISTACHIO-ALMOND DRESSING
You will enjoy this oil-free dressing! Almonds improve blood sugar control in individuals who have diabetes. Pistachios improve the ability of the arteries to dilate. One…
Fat Shaming: The Harm It Causes and How to Overcome It
Jenna walked into the crowded room feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety. She overheard a group of people laughing then caught a few words about her weight. Her heart sank. Their comments echoed in her mind and she began to hide herself in oversized clothes withdrawing from friends and family. Her once bright spirit…
How to Go Plant-Based for Beginners
According to Harvard Medical School, a plant-based dietary pattern emphasizes greater reliance on plant-based foods, including whole foods in their natural or minimally processed state. It further promotes adherence to such a dietary pattern, which reduces the risk of developing severe chronic conditions. Mediterranean, vegetarian, and vegan diets are some examples. Benefits from Healthful Plant-Based…
Corn Oat Muffins
Enjoy this sugar-free recipe! Ingredients 1 tablespoon of yeast dissolved in 1/4 cup of warm water 2 c cornmeal 1 cup wheat flour 1 cup organic quick oats 1/2 teaspoon salt 1…
Does A Vegetarian Diet Help Diabetes?
Do you want tasty diet fare that helps you lose unwanted pounds and lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease? Or if you already have type 2 diabetes or atherosclerosis, would you try a delicious diet regimen that will improve and many times reverse the disease processes? We…
“Wildwood: A Display of God’s Health Benefits”
The mind and body are so intimately related that what affects one will influence the other. For many individuals, achieving inner peace is as crucial as physical recovery.…
Is Your Schedule Contributing to Your Weight Gain?
Many factors encourage obesity: food choices, sedentary living, endocrine imbalances, gut microbiome imbalances, food availability, obesogens (endocrine-disrupting compounds that promote obesity), manipulation by certain food manufacturers, social media, childhood trauma, and of course, genetics. Disturbed circadian rhythms play a significant role not only in the pathogenesis of obesity but also in the comorbidities or complications…
Consumption of Ultra Processed Foods and Cancer
Liberal consumption of ultra-processed foods increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. How do they affect one’s cancer risk? Convenience and taste have made ultra-processed foods (UPFs) a welcome part of the diet for many people. Ultra-processed foods are convenient as they are durable and ready to eat in a world where busy…
Tasty, Quick Brown Gravy
Homemade gravies are easy to make and don’t have all the food additives of store-bought gravy mixes. A typical store-bought brown gravy mix has palm oil, beef fat, corn…
Green Power: Foods for the Future Health
Green vegetables are literally a gold mine of nutrients and phytochemicals. So why does the average American eat green leafy vegetables only once or twice a week? Why are cabbage, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, turnip greens, arugula, and collards rarely seen at the American dinner table? Green is the future, and green vegetables must be a…
Tofu Rice Croquettes
Tofu is a complete protein, low in calories and low on the glycemic index. High in calcium and a good source of selenium, tofu supports bone health. Tofu is high in protein…
Save Your Back
More than 80% of people will suffer from back discomfort at some point in their lives. The annual cost in the United States for treating back pain has reached an astronomical $85 billion dollars! Low back pain (LBP) is the main cause of disability in the United States, with more than 1 in 5 adults…
Can’t Sleep? Check Your Diet!
Can’t Sleep? Check Your Diet! Inadequate and poor quality sleep can contribute to the development of chronic disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. What we need is sufficient and uninterrupted time in slow-wave sleep (SWS) and rapid eye movement sleep (REM). During slow-wave sleep, the pituitary gland produces growth hormone which increases during…
Pineapple Tofu Pudding
This delicious pudding is only fruit sweetened and is free of dairy and eggs. Vegan. If you skip the granola crumbs, it is gluten free. Ingredients: 1¼-1½ c pineapple juice 1…
Garbanzo (Chickpea) Cold Cuts
Garbanzos (chickpeas) are rich in fiber and protein. One cup of cooked garbanzos has 12.5 grams of fiber and 14.5 grams of protein which promote satiety. The combination of…
My Wake-Up Call
Have you ever experience a medical wake-up call? Sometimes these calls can be opportunities for progress. Here Luesette Howell shares her life changing wake up call.…
Brown Russian Bread
Rye bread lowers the insulin response and improves the blood glucose level more than white or wheat bread. Additionally, rye bread consumption can help reduce total and LDL…
Improve Your Health Ten Minutes at a Time!
Many of us are crunched for time and saddled with a variety of responsibilities. Can you build your health ten minutes at a time? Invest Ten Minutes in Gratitude Many studies have demonstrated the positive moderate to large associations between gratitude and well‐being such as positive affect, happiness, and life satisfaction. Start off your day…
Helping Children to Love Greens
Discover tips to help your family enjoy leafy green vegetables.
Sesame-Flax French Toast
This delightful French toast is egg-free and dairy-free. Ingredients: 1 ½ cup organic soy, cashew, or almond milk 2 tablespoons ground sesame and/or flax seeds 3-4 dates…
Limitations or Unlimited Opportunities
Learn how limitations can become unlimited opportunities!
A Boy’s Two Miracles
The boy in this story become the second president of what would become Wildwood Health Institute. Warren and his wife, Loretta, were congenial folks who deeply cared for…
The Healing Power of Green Foods
Discover the health benefits you get from consuming green foods often
Delectable Carob Pudding
This delicious carob pudding recipe has four advantages: dairy-free, egg-free, no cholesterol, and no caffeine. Because carob is high in fiber and antioxidant…
Vegan Old-Fashioned Barbecue Chicken
Old-fashioned barbequed chicken is laden with calories, cholesterol, unhealthful fats, and carcinogens. Barbequed tofu, on the other “wing,” features protein-rich tofu…
Something Better than Eggs!
Discover natural egg replacements and substitutes.
Apricot Coconut Ball
Learn how to make apricot coconut balls. It’s an easy recipe!
Ukrainian Borscht
This delicious, vegan borscht recipe provides antioxidants and fiber. When eaten cold, it becomes an excellent source of resistant starch.
Periodontal Disease Kills More than Your Smile
Discover the surprising relationship between periodontal disease and other chronic conditions and natural ways to reduce one’s risk for PD!
Delicious Soy Curls!
Want a complete vegetarian protein that has great versatility? Soy curls might be just what you are looking for! Made from non-GMO, whole soybeans are gluten-free, rich in…
Low Carb Broccoli Pasta
Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables provide a powerhouse of nutrients. However, only some enjoy these vegetables. They are great in soups, salads, and pasta dishes!…
What Foods Help Depression?
You have heard the old adage, “You are what you eat.” You are what you eat and assimilate, both physically and mentally. Are you consuming foods that reduce your risk of depression? What dietary items aid in recovery from depression? Boost Tryptophan Naturally Though depression is a multifactorial disease, nutritional support is essential. Organic, non-GMO…
How to Keep Your Lymphatic System Healthy
How important is the air force to your country in peace and during war? How about the factories that produce the bombers and ammunition? An efficient lymphatic system is vital to your body’s defense system. What conditions reduce its effectiveness? What science-backed natural remedies improve its performance? The Lymphatic System’s Amazing Contributions Protection: Lymph nodes…
Tomato Red Pepper Soup
The delicious soup is loaded with cancer-fighting phytonutrients. Lycopene in tomatoes helps protect from many cancers. Eating them in cooked form with a small amount of…
Winning Strategies for Successful Weight Loss!
Sixty-nine percent of Americans are either overweight or obese. Of these statistics, 42% of Americans are obese. One in ten Americans has type 2 diabetes. Eight-five percent of individuals with type 2 diabetes are obese. Obesity fuels chronic diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and so on! Some authorities describe…
The Good Carb for Diabetes and Heart Disease
You need these carbohydrate foods if you are obese or at risk of cardiovascular disease, prediabetes, the metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes. Which carbs? Fiber-rich, whole plant foods. In this blog, we examine why soluble fiber is essential for optimal health. What Is Soluble Fiber? Soluble fibers (SF) dissolve in water to form a…
Would an Apple a Day Keep the Oncologist Away?
Diet can influence cancer development in both positive and negative ways. It is estimated that a healthy lifestyle and healthy dietary practices could help lower incidence of all cancers by 30-40%. A systematic review and a meta-analysis of 41 studies state that the consumption of apples is associated with a reduced risk of cancer in…
Fabulous Garbanzo Loaf!
A favorite “make ahead” loaf that can be baked later or baked and frozen! Chickpeas are rich in soluble fiber and amino acids. They score low glycemic index (GI) which is a…
Berries as Disease Fighters
If you have or (are at risk for developing) diabetes, hypertension, cancer, or dementia, frequent consumption of berries may improve your health. Here’s why!
Tasty Homemade Vegan “Nutmeat”
Although tasty, meat analogs are expensive, often containing additives that we don’t want. Here’s a delicious recipe from the old Wildwood Cookbook we think you will enjoy!…
How to Strengthen Your Bones!
Want to optimize your bone health to ensure your future economy? Fractured vertebrae are expensive. Want to avoid or limit a reduction in bone mass and and deterioration of bone tissue found in osteoporosis? Then this blog is for you! Improve Your Nerve-Body Connection! This communication between bone cells and neural tissues within the skeleton…
Minestrone Soup
This tasty soup provides substantial fiber, vitamins, and phytochemicals! Cabbage is a good source of vitamins C and K and folate. Tomatoes are a good source of lycopene.…
Tasty Polenta
This delightful, savory cornmeal porridge originated among farmers in Northern Italy. We think you will enjoy this gluten-free recipe from The Journal of Health & Healing.
Tasty Vegan Eggplant Lasagna
This lasagna does not contain noodles but features eggplant instead. Eggplant is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense food. Additionally, eggplant provides beneficial antioxidants…
How to Improve Heart Health Naturally!
According to the CDC, heart disease was the number one killer in the USA in 2020. To be more precise, of the top three killers for that year ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease) was the world’s biggest killer and was responsible for 16% of the world’s total deaths Besides keeping your LDL cholesterol within…
How to Keep Your Blood Vessels Healthy Naturally!
We can see the bottleneck traffic jams immediately in congested cities with road repairs and holiday traffic. We don’t see so quickly the bottlenecks in our blood flow caused by deteriorating vascular health or the damage to the blood vessels themselves. Several factors create “traffic jams” inside the blood vessels: sludged blood, clots, clumped red…
Lemony “Chickenless” Rice Soup
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped3 carrots, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, minced8 cups water3 tablespoons chicken-like seasoning2 teaspoons lemon zest, loosely packed1…
Tofu Loaf
Tofu, made from soybean curds, provides a good amount of protein, calcium, and iron. It is relatively low in calories. One block of tofu yields 177 calories. Soy’s…
Got Ten Minutes for Your Health?
Ten Minute in a Green Environment As little as ten minutes in a natural setting can improve your mental well-being if you spend it in nature.1 Researcher reviewed studies that examined the effects of nature on college-age people (no younger than 15, no older than 30) and found that 10-50 minutes in natural spaces was…
Golden Flax Biscuits
A serving of flaxseeds supplies a good amount of protein, soluble fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. The last two components exert the anti-inflammatory effects of flax. Animal…
Pau (Chinese Steamed Buns)
Chinese pau consists of a soft delicate bun and a delicious savory filling.
Better Than Chocolate Cake!
This recipe is a wonderful transitional recipe. It substitutes chocolate for carob and contains no dairy or eggs. It is, however, a rich recipe as it contains sugar.
How to Lower Cholesterol Levels Naturally
Do you want to lower your cholesterol level naturally and without medication? What is the scientific support that natural strategies work? In this article, we will explain how to lower elevated cholesterol levels by eating delicious and nutrient dense foods.
Turmeric: Helpful or Hyped?
Is turmeric the golden spice that helps so many health conditions? In this blog, we summarize the research done on turmeric’s healing properties and contraindications. What is the evidence that curcumin boosts cardiovascular health, helps with diabetes, arthritis, anxiety, depression, and improves brain health? Continue reading to discover whether turmeric’s most active phytochemical, curcumin, can…
Oat Dodgers
Sometimes you want a very special breakfast! Here is a delicious plant-based, easy-to-make breakfast recipe!
Tropical Chia Delight
Ingredients ¼ cup chia seeds 1 can of coconut milk 1 can crushed pineapple or 2 ½ cups fresh pineapple, crushed in a food processor ¼ cup honey or blue agave nectar, optional
Delightful Onion Quiche
Onions have an impressive resume of health benefits. Moreover, onions contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals. Onions help to lower elevated triglycerides…
Health Benefits of Rooibos Tea: Are They for You?
Would you like to boost your intake of antioxidants and phytochemicals with a no calorie, no caffeine, delicious-tasting herb tea?
Mini Crustless Quiches
This delightful recipe is gluten free, nut free, and oil-free! Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped 3 cups broccoli, chopped ¼ cup water
Zucchini Crabless Cakes
These tasty “crab” cakes are a great way to eat vegetables! This is a soy free recipe and has a gluten- free option.
Creamy Pasta Primavera
This recipe is a delicious way to enjoy your vegetables (if you are not a vegetable lover)!
Natural Aids to Memory and Cognitive Performance
As the American population ages, quality-of-life issues often seem to surpass concerns for longevity. High on the list of performance concerns are those that relate to mental acuity. In this blog, you will discover lifestyle strategies that improve memory and cognitive abilities.
Coconut Raisin Bread Pudding
This delightful pudding has a Caribbean Flavor Ingredients: 4 large slices of organic whole wheat bread 1/2 cup canned pumpkin, unsweetened ¼ cup honey (optional)
Veggie Turnovers
This recipe has a Caribbean flavor! Ingredients and Directions for Crust: 1/3 cup cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil ½ cup warm water 1 tablespoon lecithin, liquid
The Sugar Coated Mind
Typically, when we hear “You are what you eat,” we think of the link between diet and physical health. However, we now know that what we eat also has a powerful impact on our mental state. It is believed that as much as half of what we eat feeds our brain. It’s indeed quite a…
Not Really Meatloaf
Ingredients: ¼ cup of potato flour/starch or instant mashed potato flakes mixed with ¾ cups warm water 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped 1 pound of firm organic non GMO tofu…
Delicious Creamy Vegetable Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cold-pressed olive oil 1 yellow onion, minced 3 stalks celery 2 medium carrots, peeled & chopped
Pack Easy, Nutritious, and Tasty Vegetarian Lunches
There is good news for both young vegetarians and their parents who eat lunch away from home. More and more schools are offering vegetarian fare, including salad bars and…
Tofu Cottage Cheese
Ingredients: 2 pounds of organic non GMO tofu, crumbled 1 teaspoon yeast flakes ¾ cups of soy mayonnaise ½ teaspoon chicken seasoning
Smart Cookies
Ingredients: 2½ cups English walnuts 1/3 to ½ cup honey (depending on desired sweetness) 1 tablespoon of light, cold-pressed olive oil 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Delightful Eggless Soy Soufflé
Ingredients: 2 cups soaked rinsed, organic, non-GMO soybeans (soak overnight or about 8 hours) 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1-2 tablespoons tahini or peanut butter
Exercise: Effective “Medicine” for Depression
Regular exercise fights depression in so many ways! Approximately one-third of individuals who have major clinical depression respond well to antidepressant medication. There is more hope, though! Exercise is successful in reducing even treatment-resistant depression. Even single bouts of exercise have favorable effects on the brain. This blog explains how exercise fights depression.
Mushroom Gravy
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cold-pressed oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 ½ cups water (may use canned mushroom liquid as part) 1-tablespoon salt
Indian Lentil Stew
Lentils are high in soluble fiber and score low on the glycemic index. The polyphenols in lentils have strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Studies show that…
Could Chamomile Help You?
Chamomile is a popular tea! Is there any scientific evidence that it actually improves one’s health? What conditions does chamomile help? Is regular consumption of chamomile wise? Are there some cautions and contraindications for use of chamomile?
Potage Julienne d’Arblay (soup)
Ingredients: 2 medium leeks, finely sliced lengthwise 3 jumbo potatoes, each cut into 8 parts 8 cups of water ½ cup soymilk
Are You Vitamin D Deficient?
Discover if you are at risk for vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency.
Blueberry Couscous Breakfast Surprise
This delightful recipe has three parts to it: pudding, filling, and optional maple cream! Pudding Ingredients: 3 cups white grape juice 1 cup raw couscous
Blueberry Streusel Cake
Ingredients for Streusel Topping 1 cup granola ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup pecan meal 3 tablespoons Sucanat or organic sugar
Bruschetta di Melanzana
Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant, peeled and chopped into cubes 1 small red pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced Cold-pressed olive oil
Delicious Oil Free Cheese Sauce
Ingredients: ¼ cup quick or rolled oats ¼ cashew nuts 1 cup water ½ cup cooked carrots or tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt
Fabulous Vegan Spinach Pizza
Ingredients: 1 pizza crust ½ recipe Cheesy Sauce (see below) 4 cups frozen spinach 2 tablespoons Bragg Liquid Aminos
Dysfunctional Relationships: How to Survive and Thrive
The simplest meaning of “dysfunctional” is “doesn’t work right.” Dysfunction comes in differing degrees. Some dysfunctional things or people grate on one’s nerves just a little bit—like a squeaky door. But when a situation involves people who must relate to each other or when circumstances are perceived as intolerable, you must do one of two…
Vegan Tofu “Egg” Salad
Ingredients: 2 cups (1 pound) organic, non-GMO firm tofu 3 cups finely chopped celery 2 tablespoons diced pimento 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Natural Remedies for Peptic Ulcer
One out of ten people in the United States will develop peptic ulcer (PUD) disease sometime during their lifetime. Will you have peptic ulcer disease? How can you prevent it? What natural remedies help PUD?
Protein Sabotage
Proteins help to regulate energy production, optimal digestion, brain function, immune efficiency, and so much more! You may eat sufficient amounts of high quality protein, absorb amino acids well, and still be protein deficient. This blog reveals twelve lifestyle practices that sabotage the health effects of quality protein.
No Oil, Tasty Cornbread
You may wonder how cornbread without oil can be good, but this is a crowd pleaser! Ingredients: 1 cup organic, non-GMO cornmeal 1 ¼ cups whole wheat flour ½ teaspoon salt
Un Heroe Biológico Desconocido
Si tuviera que ofrecerle un suplemento totalmente natural que ayuda a prevenir la coagulación no deseada, mejora la función de los anticuerpos y el procesamiento mental…
Fabulous Homemade Millet Patties
Providing a good amount of magnesium, phosphorus, protein, fiber, and antioxidants, millet is certainly nutritious! Studies indicate that millet actually targets diabetes…
Hummus Chickpea Spread
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked garbanzo beans (if unsalted, add ¼ teaspoon salt. If canned, save the liquid to use in place of the water listed below.) ¼ cup tahini or toasted…
Blueberry Swirl Bread or Buns
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups water ¼ cup cornmeal 1/3 cup honey ¼ ground flaxseed
¡Cómo Prevenir un Coágulo Mortal!
Uno de cada cuatro personas en todo el mundo muere por afecciones causadas por trombosis (coágulo sanguíneo). La trombosis es una de las principales causas mundiales de…
Estrategias Mentales Para Superar La Ansiedad
No tienes que quedarte atrapado en tu ansiedad. Cambia tu manera de pensar y trate su ansiedad con cuatro simples pasos.
Inflammation & Covid-19: What to Know!
COVID 19 is not only an acute, potentially serious viral illness; it is also a chronic disease problem. Indeed, almost 90% of those hospitalized for COVID 19 have pre-existing diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart conditions, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD), liver disease, or serious obesity. These diseases significantly elevate the risks for serious complications…
Libre Por Fin: El Poder Curativo del Perdón
El Perdón Promueve la Salud Los estudios muestran que las personas que perdonan, en comparación con las que guardan rencor y enojo, tienen un ritmo cardíaco más lento…
Procesando la Ira con Éxito
Podemos explorar la ira de varias maneras con un resultado positivo o negativo. Puede causar relaciones curativas y productivas, o todo lo contrario, sin esperanza de…
Homemade Muesli
Ingredients: 2¼ c granola or dextrinized rolled flakes of choice (oats, barley, or quinoa flakes) 2 c chopped apples or dried apple pieces 2 c fruit juice of choice ¼ c…
La Naturaleza Dual De La Luz Del Sol: ¿Curativa o Mortal?
Es común escuchar que la luz solar causa cáncer de piel. En efecto, la radiación ultravioleta solar parece ser responsable de, aproximadamente, 93% de los cánceres de piel…
Contrast Showers Rejuvenate!
If you need an immune boost, want to combat fatigue, kick the caffeine habit, or just feel energized, the contrast shower could be exactly what you are looking for!
Maximiza Tu Energía
¿No tienes suficiente energía? ¡Mira las poderosas plantas llenas de energía! Dentro de todas las células hay generadores de energía llamadas mitocondrias. Toman la…
Oil-Free Tofu Mayonnaise
Ingredients: 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds or cashews 1/3 c water 12.3 oz. organic, non-GMO extra-firm tofu 2 ½ tablespoons of lemon juice
Supera la Ansiedad: Prueba Remedios Naturales
Tenga una buena evaluación médica Problemas físicos como actividad tiroidea hiperactiva, otros desequilibrios hormonales, enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica…
Doce Formas Naturales Para Mejorar Tu Salud Intestinal
Descubra las increíbles contribuciones de las bacterias intestinales a la salud y la enfermedad. ¡Además de remedios naturales validados científicamente que pueden mejorar…
Cómo Protegerse de los Súper Virus, Parte 1
Coronavirus, SRAS (Síndrome Respiratorio Agudo Severo), Ebola, ¡Influenza! ¿Cuáles son las posibles estrategias preventivas, ignoradas por los informes de los medios…
Healing Benefits of the Hot Foot Bath
This simple and effective hydrotherapy procedure boosts the immune system, helps to lower high blood pressure, improves sleep, and relieves pain from congestive headaches!…
How to Protect Yourself from Super Viruses, Part 2
Here are additional, simple, often effective, science-validated, and affordable ways that may optimize your immune efficiency. They may help to protect you from, or reduce the severity of super viruses.
Versatile No Oil Spinach-Flax Pesto or Pizza Base
Ingredients: 2 cups packed fresh spinach ¾ cup walnuts 3 tablespoons flaxseeds, preferably golden 1/3 cup water
How to Protect Yourself from Super Viruses, Part 1
Coronavirus, SARS, Ebola, influenza! What are the potential preventive strategies being ignored by most media reports? In this two-part blog, we examine science-validated natural strategies to optimize your immune system’s performance.
Homemade Barbecue Sauce
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons virgin, cold-pressed olive oil ½ teaspoon basil
Delicious Cashew Cheese
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashew nuts, washed 1 cup hot water 1/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes 1/3 cup pimentos
Delicious No Oil Creamy Cucumber Dressing
Ingredients: ½ cup raw cashews 1/3 cup diced cucumber ¼- ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or to taste
Hearty Chickpea Soup with Vegetables
Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans), dry or use canned beans 1/2 or 1 large onion, finely sliced 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1 large tomato, peeled and chopped 1…
Are Herbal Remedies Safe and Effective?
The wide array of phytochemicals in many herbs can help to prevent, ease, and aid in healing common ailments, but they can become dangerous if used inappropriately. Even safe herbal remedies have cautions and contraindications. This blog provides good insights that every individual who uses herbal remedies should know!
Gluten Free Quinoa Tabbouleh
Ingredients: ½ cup quinoa 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced
Prevent a Deadly Clot!
Someone in the United States dies from a blood clot every five minutes! One in four people worldwide dies from conditions caused by thrombosis (blood clot). Diabetes and obesity substantially increase one’ s risk for undesirable clots. Clots are common in persons who have severe COVID-19. Most clots are preventable.
Delicious Armenian Lentil Soup!
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups lentils 10 cups water ½ cup brown rice 1 cup diced onions
Tasty Tofu Croquettes
Vegan croquettes are veggies and possibly tofu or beans included in the mix. This filling is shaped into a cone or ball and rolled in bread crumbs and fried. Ingredients: 1…
Chickpea Hummus Tahini
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked garbanzos (15-ounce can) 2 tablespoons sesame tahini (or try ½ cup roasted peanuts or cashews) 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 clove garlic or ½…
How to Process Anger Effectively
We can explore anger in various ways with either a positive or a negative outcome. It can cause healing and productive relationships, or the complete opposite with no hope for quality relationships and optimum health. The choice is ours. Some anger is inevitable and even healthful for a time. How we process it makes for…
Delicious Gluten-Free Millet Waffles
Ingredients: ½ cup organic non-GMO soaked soybeans 1 ½ cups of pineapple juice 5 tablespoons of honey ¾ cup of certified gluten-free, regular oats
15 Ways to Increase Your Fat Burn
We could not live without lifesaving body fat! Too much fat poses definite health hazards. One type of body fat helps you maintain or gain weight. Two other types enable you to rev up your fat burn and lose weight! We need all three! The key is having just the right amount, the right distribution,…
Millet Cheesecake
This is a very nice dish, not excessively sweet but tastes rich and can be eaten as a main part of the meal. It’s like millet pudding but firmer and smoother. The secret is…
Fabulous Vege Burger
Ingredients: 1 medium potato 1 small onion ½ cup walnuts or pecans 4 tablespoons cold-pressed, virgin olive oil
Make Your Anger Count!
Rage is an emotion that many of us deal with on a regular basis. Most people feel mild to moderately angry several times a week. Anger wears many guises: impatience, frustration, hurt, depression, and hostility to name just a few. But is anger always destructive? Or can anger be focused, controlled, helpful, and even creative?…
Lentil-Barley Loaf
Lentil consumption has been linked to cardiovascular health and blood sugar control. Just one cup of cooked lentils contains 18 grams of proteins. Fiber-rich lentils are a…
Delightful Squash Pie
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons organic wheat pastry flour or unbleached white flour ½ cup organic brown sugar 2 cups cooked winter (butternut) squash, mashed
Six Ways Anger Impacts Health
Anger wears many guises: impatience, frustration, hurt, depression, and hostility, to name just a few. Most people feel mild to moderate anger several times a week. How do…
Twelve Natural Ways to Improve Gut Health
Discover the amazing contributions of gut bacteria to health and disease. Plus, scientifically validated natural remedies that may improve your gut health in just a few days! Your gut provides a home for trillions of bacteria. So far, there are 2,000 known species of gut bacteria. The contributions of the gut microflora are astounding for…
Marinated Garbanzo Salad
Garbanzos, known as chickpeas, help you feel full longer after a meal and may cut the craving for junk food. Chickpeas are rich in protein and fiber and have a low-glycemic…
Ratatouille Provencale
Ingredients: 1 cup sliced onions 3 cups eggplant cubed ¼ cup cold-pressed olive oil 4 cups zucchini cubed
Sprouted Wheat Burgers
Ingredients: 2 cups sprouted organic wheat 2 cups steamed barley 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 tablespoons cold-pressed virgin olive oil
Soy-Garbanzo Soufflé
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups soaked organic soybeans, garbanzos, or a mix of these beans 2 cups stewed tomatoes ¼ cup olives, chopped ½ cup onion, chopped
New Light on Diabetes and Insulin Resistance!
Evidence is quickly mounting that individuals who have diabetes may improve their glucose levels by tightly regulating their exposure to light.
Halvah
Ingredients 2 cups tahini 2 cups organic soy milk powder ½ cup honey 2 tablespoons vanilla, maple, or peppermint extract
Carrot Cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups organic whole wheat flour ¾ teaspoon stevia powder or 2 tablespoons honey or sweetener of choice ½ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons Ener-G baking powder
Want to Prevent A Heart Attack? Get Enough Sleep!
Do you want to prevent a heart attack? You need more than a plant-based diet and regular exercise! Adequate amounts of good quality sleep are very essential to heart and blood vessel health!
Garbanzo-Rice Patties
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups (soaked at least 8 hours in generous amount of water) garbanzo beans 1 ½ cups cooked, salted brown rice ¼ cup plus 3 tablespoons of water 1/3 cup…
Apple Pudding
Ingredients 2 cups organic apple juice 2 tablespoons organic cornstarch ¼ teaspoon coriander powder 2 tablespoons raisins or ½ cup organic green seedless grapes
Protect Yourself from the Next Superbug, Part 2
The white blood cells known as neutrophils are your body’s first line of defense against bacteria and fungi. Neutrophils are the most abundant white blood cells.
Medicine from Your Kitchen: Peppermint
Culinary herbs have many medicinal properties, but may not be helpful to everyone and can aggravate certain health conditions. Take peppermint, for example. Peppermint is rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Blueberries Help Obesity and Diabetes!
Regular blueberry consumption offers eight benefits to those who are obese. More than one in three adults in Mexico, New Zealand, and the United States are obese. This blog examines the evidence that high regular consumption of this super food can help combat obesity and type 2 diabetes and stave off their complications.
Can You Really Afford to Eat Healthfully?
The snack-food industry has taken a couple hits (2012) with Disney’s strict nutritional standards for food advertised on its various outlets. And there is former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ban on sweetened beverages larger than 16 ounces. But millions across our nation are likely cheered along with former first lady Michelle Obama that…
Salt Glow
What is a salt glow? This is a very stimulating procedure that calls for moistened salt rubbed briskly on the skin of the entire body until it gives a pink color to the skin.
Tasty Tofu Carob Pie
Ingredients for Filling: 1 cup dates, soaked in 1 c water 1 pound organic, non-GMO tofu 4-6 tablespoon of carob powder
Tofu Scramble with Vegetables
Ingredients: 1 16-ounce brick firm, organic, non-GMO tofu 1-2 cloves garlic, pressed 2 teaspoons Bragg Liquid Aminos ¼ teaspoon turmeric
Vegan “Tuna” Pate
Ingredients: 2 cups raw sunflower seeds 1 cup raw almonds ¼ cup lemon juice 2 celery stalks
Cream Cheese Spread
Ingredients: 1 can coconut milk 1 cup raw cashew nuts 1 tablespoon food yeast flakes 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Radiant Skin
Discover science-backed tips for promoting radiant skin and preventing skin cancer.
Sagu
Ingredients: 4 cups water 1 cup tapioca pearls 3 cups grape juice 1 cup red grapes
Willpower for the Obstacle Course
Why is it that less than two percent of people who lose weight keep it off? Why do New Year’s resolutions or our good intentions so often fail? Toward the end of the article, you will learn powerful secrets from Florence, Stanley, and Lilo on how to build willpower when you have been thwarted, baffled,…
Simple Cheese Sauce
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashew nuts (“light” cheese option: Use only ½ cup cashew nuts plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch.) 2 cups water ½ large or 1 small red bell pepper (or ¼ cup…
Chew on This!
Want to lose weight? Want to improve your digestion? Here is a tip. Chew your food thoroughly. Why? What other benefits does chewing food offer? You may be surprised!
Protect Yourself from the Next Superbug! Part 1
Multidrug resistance bacteria pose a serious global threat to human health. Globally, 700,000 people die every year due to antimicrobial resistance. Nearly 3 out of 4 medical scopes are contaminated with superbugs.
Carob Silk Tarts
Ingredients: 6 baked tart-sized pie shells 2 avocados ⅓ cup soft Mori-Nu Silken organic tofu ¼ cup carob powder
Omega-3 Carob-Flax Balls
Ingredients: ¼ cup carob powder ½ cup honey 1 cup peanut butter or other nut butter ½ cup of flax seeds, brown or golden coconut (optional)
Gluten-Free Zucchini Mushroom Pizza
Ingredients for Topping: 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 4-oz can of mushrooms, drained ½ green pepper, chopped
Omega-3 Rich Waffles
Rolled oats contain a soluble fiber called beta-glucan, which helps reduce elevated LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels and glucose levels. Beta-glucan slows down how the…
Muscle Menaces: What Causes Muscle Weakness?
Economy will shrink sometimes. There is one investment that we can control, to a large extent, and one that we can’t afford to neglect! How you manage your muscles now might affect your future more than you realize. Because muscle strength is directly associated with functionality and independence, shrinking skeletal muscle mass can lead to…
Homemade Fruit Cobbler
Ingredients: 4 cups fruit of choice (berries, apples, cherries, peaches) 1/4 cup cornstarch dissolved with 1/2 cup water ½ cup warm water 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon dry…
Delicious Homemade Granola
Dry Ingredients: 6 cups organic rolled oats 1 cup wheat germ 1 cup coconut 1 teaspoon salt
Pineapple Cheesecake
Ingredients: 20-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice 3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon sliced lemon rind or ½ teaspoon lemon extract ½ cup rinsed, raw cashews
Vegetarian Pot Pie
Ingredients: 2 cups potatoes, diced small 1 ½ cups carrots, diced small ½ onion, chopped 1 ½ cups frozen peas
Mexican Enchiladas
Ingredients for Sauce: 1 ½ cups chopped onions ½ cup chopped pepper 1 clove minced garlic 2 tablespoons cold-pressed oil
Sweet Potato Pecan Pie
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked sweet potatoes, mashed 1/3 cup honey ¾ cup fresh organic soft tofu 2 tablespoons cold-pressed light olive oil
Flaky Pie Crust
Ingredients: 1 1/8 cup organic whole wheat pastry 1/3 cup of oat flour 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/4 cup light cold-pressed olive oil
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (Other flours may be used instead of whole wheat, such as rice, barley, corn, or oat flour). 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups soy milk or…
Empanadas
Ingredients: 1 large clove garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 1 large bell pepper, chopped 1 4-ounce can mushroom pieces
“Chicken” Noodle Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup soy curls 2 cups hot water 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Rhonda’s Cornbread
Ingredients 2 cups warm water 1 tablespoon yeast 1/4 cup organic sugar 2 1/2 cups organic cornmeal
Optimism: Is It Really Beneficial to Your Health?
How can optimism improve our health? Is all optimism helpful? How can you build optimism when so many of your hopes have been decimated? What is better than optimism?
Rice (Ice) Cream
From Best Gourmet Recipes from the chefs of Five Loaves Deli & Bakery, used with permission. This excellent cookbook is available at Adventist Book Centers and Amazon.com.…
Garbanzo Burgers
Ingredients: 2 cups soaked garbanzos ¾ cup water 2 tablespoons unfermented soy sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminos 1 small onion or 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Falafels
Ingredients: 2 cups soaked garbanzos ½ cup cold water 1 clove garlic 2 tablespoons parsley
Whole Grain Pie Crust
Ingredients: ⅔ cup organic oat flour 1 ½ cups organic whole wheat flour ⅓ cup cold-pressed oil ½ teaspoon salt
Dilled Chickpea Carrot Patties
Ingredients: 1 16-oz can of garbanzo beans with liquid 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame butter) 1½ cups finely grated carrots 3 tablespoons organic whole wheat flour ½ cup…
Yellow Rice
Ingredients: 2 cups rinsed brown rice, uncooked ½ chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced ½ green bell pepper, diced
Delicious Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 3 cups water 2 cups diced potatoes 1 small onion chopped or ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon celery seed or ½ cup chopped celery
Delightful Oat Biscuits
Ingredients: ½ cup warm water 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon yeast 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup hot water
Wildwood Oat Crackers
Ingredients: 3 cups organic quick oats 2 cups unbleached or organic whole wheat flour 1 cup wheat germ 2 tablespoons organic sugar (opt.)
Natural Remedies for Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids (leiomyoma) are usually benign tumors that are in the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus (womb). Overall, these tumors are fairly common and occur in about 50% to 80% of women by the time they reach age 50. Uterine fibroids (UF) can be as small as a few millimeters (less than an inch)…
Tasty and Basic Bean & Grain Casserole
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked beans (navy, great northern, lentils, etc.) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon basil or Italian seasoning
Tofu Sour Cream
Ingredients: 1 lb. organic soft tofu 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 clove garlic
Homemade, Non-Dairy Pineapple Yogurt
Ingredients: 1/3 cup raw cashews 2 cups pineapple, fresh or canned 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon lemon juice
No Oil Vegan American Cheese, Sliceable
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups water (to dissolve the agar powder) 4 teaspoons agar powder ½ cup water 1 cup cashews, soaked
Four Ways Nuts Improve Heart Health
Want a delicious food to improve your cardiovascular health? Eat nuts. Why?
High Fiber Omega 3 Cookies
Ingredients: ¼ cup rolled oats ½ cup coconut flakes ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cardamom
Bok Choy Stir-fry
Ingredients: 1 bunch bok choy 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, shredded 2 tablespoons La Choy soy sauce or Braggs Liquid Aminos 1 tablespoon organic Florida crystals (sugar) or any…
Cobbler Crust
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of yeast dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm water ¼ cup coconut milk (or Cashew Cream). (See recipe below) ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons sugar
Mock Mozzarella Cheese
Ingredients: 2 cups water ½ cup tahini (sesame butter) ¼ cup yeast flakes ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis
The average age of onset for rheumatoid arthritis (R.A.) is between 30 and 60 years of age. What is worse is that children can develop RA. About 1.3 million adults in the U.S. have rheumatoid arthritis. Women are three times more likely to get it than men. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, autoimmune disease…
Black Bean Burgers
Ingredients 1-14 oz. can black beans 2 green onions, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ red bell pepper, chopped
Homemade Rye Bread Recipe
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons active dry yeast ¼ cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) ¼ cup soft, non-dairy (0g trans fat) margarine (or cold-pressed oil) ¼ cup molasses
Apple Crisp
Ingredients: 6 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup pineapple juice, or juice of choice 3 cups organic rolled oats 5 tablespoons vegan, no trans fat margarine
Lemon Ginger Blueberry Pie
Ingredients: 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 10 tablespoons organic whole cane sugar of choice* ¼ + 1/8 teaspoon ginger powder or 1 ½ teaspoon fresh grated ginger 2…
Eggplant Parmesan
Eggplant is a low-calorie, fiber-rich, and nutrient-dense food. Additionally, eggplant provides beneficial antioxidants and phytochemicals. Ingredients: 3 large eggplants…
Breakfast Quinoa
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water ½ cup coconut cream ½ cup organic soymilk
Rice Mayonnaise
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups hot, well-cooked rice or millet 1 can coconut milk ¼ cup lemon juice 1 ½ tablespoons honey (or 2 T. of sugar)
Can Your Good Cholesterol Go Bad?
Regarding lab testing for atherosclerosis or heart disease, it is not wise to assess one’s risk based solely on LDL and HDL cholesterol levels. The particle size of LDL cholesterol counts, too. Small dense LDLs are the most atherogenic. Higher HDL levels are beneficial only if the HDL is functional. Dysfunctional HDL encourages atherosclerosis. In…
Brazil Nut-Tomato Rice Casserole
Ingredients: 1 cup onion, sliced (for sauté) 1 cup green pepper, sliced (for sauté) 1/4 cup water 3 to 4 tablespoons Brazil nuts, chopped
Lemon Mousse
Ingredients: 1 package organic Mori-Nu silken tofu 2 cups pineapple juice 1 tablespoon lemon extract 2 teaspoons agar
Proven Strategies to Defeat Inflammation
Persistent inflammation fuels most chronic diseases and plays a major role in the complications of viral illnesses. If you have a chronic disease–arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, obesity, or chronic major depression, these science-validated suggestions will help you defeat inflammation and improve!
Crumble Nut Crust
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut ½ cup raw almonds Scant teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons honey
Quick & Easy Zucchini Casserole
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, shredded 1 cup organic whole wheat bread crumbs 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced
Blueberry Fruit Soup
Ingredients: 3 cups fresh blueberries (or 16 oz. frozen blueberries) 3 cups apple juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon coriander, ground
Peachy Bread Pudding
Ingredients: 2 cups organic soy milk ½ cup dried apricots or dates 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed 3 teaspoons salt (may use less)
Leek Galette Pizza
Ingredients for crust: 1 cup unbleached flour 1/2 cup organic whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 tablespoon non-aluminum baking powder
Liva’s Butternut Squash Soup
Ingredients: 3 medium butternut squash 1 large yellow onion, chopped 2 tablespoons (approximately), vegan chicken-style seasoning 1 1/2 quart non-dairy, non-vanilla milk
Proven, Physical Strategies for Stress Relief
So how can we reduce stress? Identify the stressors we can change! A stressor, among other definitions, is a violation of any law that governs our beings. So, in this article, we will consider physical laws that we often overlook. If we want less stress and superior coping ability, we need to find ways to…
The Scoop on Dietary Fats
What About You? Confusion abounds about dietary fats and oils. Some say all fats are bad to eat, unsightly to wear (depending on distribution), and a harbinger of premature death regardless of age. On the other hand, some gorge daily on a smorgasbord of saturated fats, trans fats, and other unhealthful foods. In the middle…
Soy or Garbanzo Waffles (Anti-Diabetic)
Ingredients: 1 cup soaked organic soybeans or garbanzos 1 1/2 cup oats 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 cups hot water
Blueberry Coconut Ice Cream
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raw cashews (soaked for 4-6 hours in cool water, or 1 hour in very hot water, then drained) 1 15-ounce can full-fat coconut milk (or substitute light…
Raw Carob Mousse
Crust ingredients: 1 ½ cups dry walnuts ½ cup dry almonds 1 cup shredded coconut 1 cup Medjool dates (6-10 dates)
Zucchini Hummus
Ingredients: 1 cup sunflower seeds or ½ cup each of sunflower seeds and cashew nuts, which have been soaked for 1 hour 2 cups zucchini, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic ¼…
Creamed Broccoli Soup
This tasty soup offers several health benefits! Cancer Fighting Activities: Broccoli’s sulforaphane is a powerful cancer fighter. It stimulates the proteins that suppress…
Holiday Rice Pudding
Ingredients 13.5 oz. can coconut milk 1 cup organic soy milk 2 tablespoons of honey 1/2 teaspoon stevia powder
Un-Sausages
Ingredients: 4 ½ cups warm water ½ cup soy sauce or Braggs Aminos 4 ½ cups organic quick oats (or rolled). (Rolled oats are better than quick oats for individuals who are…
Pistachio Pudding Bars
Ingredients for Crumble Nut Crust ½ cup unsweetened coconut ½ cup raw almonds 2/3 cup flour (whole wheat pastry or barley), or ¼ cup quick oats ½ teaspoon salt
Cancer: Does a Vegetarian Diet Help?
If you had a magic pill that would reduce your risk for cancer between 30% or more, the threat from dying from heart disease by 32%, reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes by 47-78 %, and taste good—wouldn’t you take it? In this article we will show how a vegetarian diet can improve the…
Delicious Vegetarian Baked Beans
Ingredients: 2 cups dried beans 4-6 cups water 3 tablespoons molasses 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Butternut Squash Casserole
Ingredients: 2 medium-sized butternut squash 3 ½ cups warm water ½ tablespoon salt 1 ½ tablespoons onion powder
“Chicken” Stew
Ingredients: Soy Curls are one of the best ready-made, meat-like products. They are made from whole, non-GMO soybeans that have been cooked, mashed, extruded, and dried.…
Is There A Flaw To Going All Raw?
Why are so many people switching off their stoves and turning to raw foods? Adherents of the raw food diet are steadily growing.
Date-Carob Fudge Brownies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dates or honey 1/2 cup water 1 or 2 tablespoons brown sugar (whole cane, organic brown sugar is better). 1/3 cup cold-pressed oil
Trans Fats
You could improve your heart health by making your own desserts—especially desserts that are fruit-based & whole grain-based. How? Use cold-pressed oils instead of regular oils, margarine, or saturated fats like lard or butter. Why? The usual refining of oils requires repeated heating that compromises the quality of fats so that they have adverse effects…
Tofu “Meat” Balls
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-firm organic, non-GMO tofu, mashed 1/4 cup unfermented soy sauce or Braggs Aminos 1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs 1/8 cup chopped parsley
Seven Facts about Salt Your Doctor Won’t Tell You
Salt affects blood pressure. If you are deficient in sodium, your blood pressure can drop too low! However, if you regularly consume salty and sodium-rich processed foods, you can increase your risk for five other medical conditions besides hypertension! Find out which conditions. Discover what lifestyle habit overrides the benefit of a low sodium diet…
Navy Bean Soup: Anti-Diabetic Soup
Ingredients: 2 cups navy beans, dry 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks of celery and leaves, chopped 2 1/2 teaspoons salt (may be reduced)
Pineapple-Date Squares
Ingredients for Crumb Mixture: 1 1/2 cup quick oats 1 cup organic whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup cold-pressed oil
Tamale Pie
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cold-pressed oil or cold-pressed virgin olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green pepper or red sweet pepper, chopped 2 cups organic yellow whole…
Spinach Quiche
Ingredients: 5 ounces frozen spinach ½ cup (4 oz. jar) pimentos (optional) 1/3 cup water 1 ½ cup water-packed organic tofu OR 1 box (12.3 oz) extra-firm organic tofu
Plant-Based Protein: IS IT ENOUGH?
“She’s not going to make it,” the nurses whispered. “Someone call her parents to come get the baby.” As the young mother’s condition worsened, her parents did their best to save the life of her newborn, Wesley. Deathly ill from typhoid fever, Wesley was too weak to suck, but took his milk through a medicine…
Is Sugar Consumption a Culprit for Heart Disease?
All plant-based and vegetarian diets are heart-friendly, right? Vegetarian diets combined with exercise and stress management help to reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. A higher intake of a more healthful plant-based diet — one rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, etc. – has been linked to a substantially lower risk of heart disease.
Tahini Tomato Gravy
Ingredients: Onion(s) dice or slice as desired, amount as desired 1 24-oz can pureed tomatoes 1 – 2 tablespoons of tahini, more if desired 2 – 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Blueberry Muffins
Ingredients: ¼ cup warm water ¾ teaspoon dry yeast 1 tablespoon sweetener ¾ cup whole wheat flour
Got Calcium?
When you think of calcium, what’s the first food that comes to your mind? Milk, right? But what if you avoid milk products? Can you still get enough calcium? HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? The amount of calcium the body needs each day is still debated by scientists. The current US recommendation is 1,000 milligrams a…
Stuffed Eggplant
Ingredients: 2 eggplants ½ cup of garlic sauce
Delicious Egg-Free Sesame Flax French Toast
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups organic, non-GMO soy, cashew, or almond milk 2 tablespoons ground sesame and/or flax seeds 3-4 dates pitted, cut in half 2 tablespoons whole wheat…
Sugar and the Brain: What is the Real Truth?
What effects does sugar have on our brains and mental health? We examine the facts. You draw your own conclusions.
Garbanzo and Tofu “Omelets” or Patties
Ingredients: 2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked 1 16-oz packet of firm organic tofu 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons onion powder
Apple Turnovers
Ingredients: 2 large unpeeled apples 1 tablespoon sweetener ¼ teaspoon almond flavoring(optional) ½ teaspoon finely-grated orange peel
Carrot Cake
Ingredients: ½ cup warm water 2 tablespoons activating yeast or Ener-G leavening agent in place of the yeast 2 teaspoons honey ½ cup organic soy milk
How to Diffuse Your Body’s Time Bomb
The adage, “a time for everything and everything on time,” is also an excellent health tip. How does following a regular schedule help us? Circadian rhythms are the 24-hour, day-night cycles that affect the efficiency of our biological processes occurring in our cells, tissues, and organs. Not only do we have 24-hour rhythms, but we…
Cancer Protection: Are Your Natural Killer Cells on Active Duty?
Cancer cells are smart and are adept at hiding from the immune system. So, how does the body fight cancer? There are cancer-destroying immune cells. They also destroy viruses.
Lentil Loaf
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked lentils 1 1/2 cups oat flour or bread crumbs 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 medium onion, diced
Baked Potatoes with Asparagus Topping
Begin by having 6 medium potatoes baked. Ingredients: Asparagus Topping: 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 6-8 tablespoons water
Optimal Plan: A Story of Victory over Depression and Overweight
Obese and suicidal, what would finally help this young lady? This is an interview with Margarida Godinho, revealing how “God’s plan” of healthful lifestyle changes can…
Better than Medicine: Good Boundaries
Learning how to set well-defined boundaries is essential for successful stress management. Wise boundary setting can resolve conflicts, foster peace of mind, and improve relationships. In fact, wise boundary setting improves every aspect of our health, including physical, mental, social, and certainly spiritual health. Establishing good boundaries is definitely a skill everyone can benefit from…
Artichoke Tofu Quiche
Ingredients: 2 water packs firm, organic tofu 1 pack organic Mori-Nu firm tofu 2 tablespoons onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder
The 490 Forgiveness Solution
At this very moment, as you read these words, someone you know (perhaps you?) is struggling with pain. We know the stories all too well: the heart-broken parent who buried a…
Low-Glycemic Foods: Healthful or Hyped?
Imagine a country with two major cities – Alpha and Omega. Alpha had small bouts of precipitation every day throughout the year, while Omega had all of its precipitation in…
Avocado Hummus
Ingredients 1 15oz. can chickpeas (garbanzos), drained. Save the liquid. 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 ripe avocado, cut out in large chunks 3 tablespoons cold-pressed olive oil
Natural Remedies for Hypothyroidism
Suppose you own one Master Utility Factory that produces two powerful energy-regulating compounds that regulate all the chemical processes in all your cells for the rest of your life. Powerful compounds, right? Now, imagine some weapon attacks your Master Factory so less of those valuable compounds are being produced. Fiction? Hardly! The butterfly-shaped gland in…
Taming the Irritable Bowel
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a disease that consists of diarrhea, constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, gas (flatulence), mucous in the stool, or a combination of these that lasts at least three months. It is one of the most common disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) seen in clinical practice and represents a major burden…
Oat Burgers
Ingredients 3 cups water ¼ cup Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (Use Bragg’s coconut aminos for a lower-sodium option). 1 tablespoon beef-like seasoning 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Building Your Bone Bank
Ten million Americans over the age of 50 experience osteoporosis, and about 44 million more have low bone mass.
Pesto for Pasta (gluten-free)
Ingredients 1 cup walnuts ¼ cup cold-pressed olive oil ¼ cup water 1/3 cup nutritional yeast
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed?
Did you know that 10.5% of the world’s population has diabetes? That means 537 million people! Inside the United States, 37.3 million people have diabetes (11.3% of the US population). Type 2 diabetes constitutes approximately 95% of all cases of diabetes. Another 541 million are at serious risk of developing diabetes. Let’s look at proven…
Romantic Love That Lasts a Lifetime
(Adapted from a portion of a series by George Uba, entitled “When Love Comes Home.”) Nearly every married couple seeks a fulfilling relationship that includes unity, true…
The Forgotten Key to Successful Weight Loss
If one-third of your assets depend upon the success of a particular company, you would likely monitor its progress closely. Time is also a valuable resource; we spend about one-third of our lives sleeping. How does lack of sleep contribute to the rising rates of obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes? Has it affected your…
Save Yourself Severe Pain from Kidney Stones
Learn how to reduce your risk of kidney stones!
Hydrotherapy: Pain
Pain seems to be a very common word in every language or dialect around the world, for pain is a universal human experience.
There Is Sunshine In My Soul
Studies show that up to 90% of the vitamin D in our bodies is obtained from our skin being exposed to sunlight. Exposure to sunlight converts cholesterol in the skin to vitamin D, which is then absorbed into the bloodstream by the capillaries. As it passes through the liver, vitamin D undergoes a biological change.
Ten Natural Ways to Defeat Inflammation
If you have a chronic disease–arthritis, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and cancer, these science-validated suggestions will help you because inflammation fuels most chronic diseases. Here are ten natural ways to defeat it.
Are You Being Short-Changed?
Sleep expert Dr. James Maas asks these three questions: Do you need an alarm clock in order to wake up in the morning? Do you hit the snooze button a few times before finally getting out of bed? Do you sleep extra hours on the weekend? If so, consider yourself one of the millions of…
An Unsung Biological Hero
If I were to offer you an all-natural supplement that helps to prevent undesirable clotting, improves your antibody function and mental processing, increases endurance, reduces skin wrinkling, and perks up every cell in your body, how much would you be willing to pay for it? “Well,” you might say, “before I spend money—what is it?”…
Sunlight’s Dual Nature: Curative or Deadly? What TV’s Dermatologists Do Not Mention
You hear much about sunlight causing skin cancer. Indeed, solar ultraviolet radiation seems to account for approximately 93 percent of skin cancers and about half of lip cancers. However, there are many scientifically established physiological, cancer-protecting benefits of sunlight as well.
Gluten-free Diet: Is It for You?
Approximately 30% of all Americans now, either avoid gluten-containing foods or eliminate gluten all together. The popular paleo diet avoids gluten-containing grains and claims that our distant ancestors did not eat them. Even some PBS TV health specials and popular health books advocate such. Are they going too far? Let’s examine the evidence.
Almonds Win the Numbers Contest
Nutritious and tasty, almonds yield rich health benefits, especially to those who have prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and elevated cholesterol. If they are not on your table frequently, then you could be missing out.
Coconut and Palm Oils: Are They Good for Your Heart?
Pearly white coconut oil looks harmless enough. Coconut oil is growing a reputation as being a healthful alternative for monounsaturated and polyunsaturated oils. However, coconut oil, a saturated fat, may not be good for everyone; therefore, the claims need close examination and you may be surprised at some conclusions!
Walnuts to the Rescue
If you are overweight, have a pot belly, metabolic syndrome, or diabetes, daily consumption of walnuts will help you. Why? Like most nuts, walnuts are rich in fiber, antioxidants, unsaturated oils, and blood vessel health-promoting minerals such as magnesium and potassium. Unlike other nuts, walnuts provide the omega-3 fat, alpha linolenic acid. Like other omega-3…
Health Benefits from Marvelous Millet
Want to try a delicious alkaline and gluten-free cereal for a change? Studies indicate that millet actually targets diabetes and inflammation. Providing a good amount of magnesium, phosphorus, protein, fiber, and antioxidants, this tasty cereal is certainly nutritious. The Hunzas, who are known for their excellent health and longevity, consume millet as a regular staple…
The Ultimate Weight-Loss Beverage
Can the simple strategy of drinking more water help you lose extra pounds?
Reducing Your Risk for the Deadly Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) deserves serious attention, for about one in three American population has MetS. Between 20 to 30% of the worldwide population has the metabolic syndrome. This condition pushes millions down the slippery slope to heart attacks, stroke, diabetes, and early death. Do you have MetsS? How do you reduce your risk? Can you…
Amazing Multi-Tasker
Under the diaphragm, in the right upper abdomen is the liver which receives twenty percent of the blood pumped each minute by the heart.
Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy
If you have an apple-shaped body, diabetes, or high blood pressure, you are at risk for developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD includes conditions that damage your kidneys and decrease their ability to keep you healthy.
Will Juicing Help You Detoxify?
The Benefits of Juicing Is juicing a health fad or a genuine therapeutic remedy? If you don’t like eating raw fruits and veggies, juicing them or blending them into a smoothie could help you meet your nutritional needs. Freshly made juices are a source of concentrated nutrients and many phytochemicals. Unfortunately, this is not true…
Want to Prevent a Stroke? Check This.
In their weekly morbidity and mortality report dated May 23, 2004, the CDC reported that from 2011–2013 to 2020–2022, stroke prevalence rose 14.6% among adults aged 18–44 years, 15.7% among those aged 45–64 years, 9.3% among women, and 6.2% among men in the United States. We know that hypertension, obesity, diabetes, atherosclerosis, and atrial fibrillation…
Does Your Child Have This Health Advantage?
Question: What European monarch was trained as an auto mechanic? You guessed correctly if you answered “Queen Elizabeth”. Yes, indeed, during World War 2, this English princess worked to repair jeeps. During the war, her father, King George V (or Bertie) raised successful gardens while Queen Mary hosted sewing bees in the palace to help…
All Natural Products for Arthritis Relief
More than 350 million people have arthritis worldwide. CDC stats on arthritis: Over 54 million Americans have arthritis. Arthritis affects one in five American adults. Two-thirds of the people diagnosed with arthritis are under the age of 65. An estimated 67 million Americans will have arthritis by the year 2030.
The Anti-inflammatory Diet for a New You
Do you have it? You do if you have allergies, asthma, arthritis, gum disease, peptic ulcers, atherosclerosis, diabetes, cancer, obesity, or an auto-immune condition. Have what? Inflammation. The process of inflammation initially starts as a protective mechanism that prevents the spread of disease. However, persistent inflammation fuels practically all chronic diseases and acute ones, too.
Strengthening Your Executive Abilities
Learn how to improve your executive abilities of the prefrontal brain
Does Coffee Safely Reduce Your Risk for Diabetes?
You might have heard about studies suggesting coffee consumption may decrease one’s risk for developing diabetes. “So nothing is wrong with my caffeine buzz! Bring on the coffee!” But not so fast! What is strange is that while both caffeinated and decaf coffee reduce the risk, both types have been demonstrated to elevate the blood…
Contrast Baths for Pain Relief
Do you have arthritis, a sprain, or a broken arm? This treatment could help relieve your pain! Hydrotherapy is the use of water for the treatment of trauma and disease. A…
Hydrotherapy for Hypertension
High blood pressure substantially increases the risk for serious complications from COVID 19 as well as for heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and stroke. This blog…
The Best Fats for Heart Health and Diabetes
You will be happy to know that the best fats for your cardiovascular health come in a variety of flavors and are used in so many delicious dishes. The best fats are literally nutritional powerhouses you will find in nuts, seeds, avocados, and olives. Although tree nuts are high in fat, they contain fiber, high-quality…
Creamy “Cheese” Sauce
Ingredients 2 cups water 1 cup cashews (or ½ c cashews and ½ cup of cooked brown rice) 2 tablespoons of tahini, optional 1/3 cup pimentos
Easy Strategies for Taming the Appetite
Controlling the appetite can be challenging for many of us. Without doing so, weight management or successful weight loss are impossible. Learn practical, science-backed tips that can help you tame your appetite! Go Plant-Based! In a study, scientists compared the effects of eating a plant-based (legume meal) to eating a meat-based meal. This study took…
Natural Remedies for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting nearly 32.5 million Americans in 2025 and 300 million individuals globally. It is one of the most common health problems of the elderly and a significant problem for younger adults. Arthritis pain can come and go for many years. It may cause the joints of the…
Lower Your Risk for Autoimmune Diseases
Immunity is the body’s natural defense system against various infectious diseases. In health, the immune system acts like a well-trained guard dog that only attacks enemies but respects its master and his friend. Autoimmune conditions occur when the immune system returns friendly fire on the body’s tissues and organs. What happens when our immune system…
Five Strategies to Slow Down Immune Aging
Want to skip the flu and colds this year? Supporting your specific immunity can help. Specific immunity protects from a particular threat by activating lymphocytes and antibodies.
Do You Have Prediabetes?
Understand prediabetes and learn nine science-backed, natural strategies to reverse it.
Natural RX for Sinus Infections
Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses. Germs such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi can cause an infection in the sinuses. Other conditions such as allergic rhinitis (swelling of the lining of the nose), small growths in the lining of the nose, or a shift in the nasal cavity can also cause sinusitis. This article deals…
Natural Remedies for the Common Sore Throat
The average child will have between 6 to 10 colds a year, while the average adult will have 2 to 4 colds a year. What can you do to speed recovery? After all, antibiotics are ineffective in combating the cold viruses.
Natural Strategies for Flu Prevention
In the United States, the death rate from flu and its complications varies. In some years, relatively few die (3,000). In other years, it can be much higher (up to 49,000 or more annual deaths).
Overcoming Fear & Anxiety
Fear! Anxiety! Most of Us Have Experienced these emotions at one time or another. They are not all bad. There are times when they can actually be beneficial in that they can motivate us, increase our productivity, and even enable us to protect ourselves when faced with danger. For many, however, fear and anxiety are…
Twelve Lifestyle Tips for Vibrant Skin
This blog examines twelve science-backed tips for healthy, vibrant skin.
Plant Foods Improve Your Heart’s Health
Higher consumption of fruit and vegetables was significantly associated with a lower risk of death from all causes, particularly from cardiovascular diseases. The average risk of mortality from all causes was reduced by 5% for each additional daily serving of fruit and vegetables. The risk of cardiovascular death was reduced by 4 percent for each…
Prevent a Gout Attack!
Will a gout attack cause you acute pain and cripple your daily activities? You can take effective preventative measures now, even if you have had a history of gout! Discover science-backed natural remedies that could ease a gout attack. What is Gout? Gout is the most prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis. Unfortunately, gout is associated…
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
My mother used to make these, and we all loved them. (And so did our frequent guests.) Using the microwave makes them puff up into little round, crunchy bullets. You can toast them in the oven, but they won’t puff as much.
The Anti – Flu Diet
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there were a delicious diet that could greatly reduce your risk of getting the flu? Because even though flu vaccines are helpful, they are not 100% effective.
Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally
Nearly fifty percent of Americans have hypertension. Worldwide, statistics are not much better. Thirty-one percent of the world’s population has high blood pressure.
Hypertension: All Fired Up
To defeat high blood pressure or at least prevent its serious complication, we need more than the DASH diet and exercise. In this second article on hypertension, we address the role the nervous system plays in hypertension.
Delicious Ways to Detoxify
If you have any of the following: pot-belly fat, obesity, pre-diabetes, diabetes type 2, elevated blood fats, or frequent consumption of soft drink beverages or sugary treats, you need a sound and inviting but easy program to detoxify.
Change Your Diet; Improve Your Allergies
More than 45 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Dietary factors impact the course of seasonal allergies. Indeed, your diet can improve or aggravate your allergy symptoms.
Reverse Diabetes
Ken L: For the last 30 years, I have had type diabetes. As a retirement gift, my wife offered to send me to the Wildwood Lifestyle program so that I could learn how to…
Overcome Depression, Lower Cholesterol, Blood Pressure & Triglycerides
Daniel A: Prior to coming to Wildwood I battled with chronic depression, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, and triglycerides. As a result of my time in the…
Normalize Blood Pressure
Harriet J: My battle with hypertension is what brought me to Wildwood. As a result of my participation in the Lifestyle program I have learned how to eat properly. I am…
Free At Last! The Healing Process of Forgiveness
Forgiveness Promotes Health Studies show that people who forgive, as contrasted to those who harbor grudges and anger, have slower heart rates, lower blood pressures…
Decrease Pain, Regain Energy
Emilie B: I had given up on my personal physician who said it was just stress that I was dealing with. I was concerned about the chest and abdominal pain that I was…
Decrease Pain, Increase Energy, Regain Weight
Medina S: I had been dealing with long term health concerns when I came to the Wildwood Lifestyle Center, along with sudden weight loss, pain, and fatigue. I was starting…
Your Secret Weapon for Appetite Control and Weight Loss
Do you struggle with obesity? When you eat can be as important as what you eat. Many of your body clocks run over 24-hour cycles or circadian rhythms. Your body clocks help to govern your metabolism. Time-restricted feeding is a regimen that allows for eating only during a specific period in the normal circadian feeding…
Will You Be One in Three? Strategies for Preserving Brain Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in March 2013 that by the time they die, one out of three American seniors will have some form of dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Although dementia might not necessarily be the direct cause of death, it can accelerate the serious decline of one’s health and consequently contribute to…
What Can Parsley Do for You?
Highly nutritious, this relative of celery is one of the world’s most popular herbs. Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is native to the Mediterranean region of Southern Europe. While it has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years, parsley was used medicinally before being consumed as a food. The many phytochemicals in parley provide a wide range…
Water Drinking as a Disease Fighter
Scientific studies show that even mild dehydration from short periods of fluid restriction decreases alertness and ability to concentrate and impairs performance. German researchers have found that dehydration contributes to and exacerbates many chronic diseases. For example, dehydration increases the risk of developing urinary tract infections, kidney stones, constipation, asthma during exercise, high blood pressure,…
Want to Prevent a Stroke? Consider This
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Self-reported incidents of stroke increased 14.6% among people ages 18 to 44 and about 15.7% among people ages 45 to 64 from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022.
Unsung Benefits of Good Posture
Working on your computer if it is above eye level or too far below your eye level, staying in one position for an extended time, or using the wrong pillow can cause neck strain. Neck strain can increase blood pressure because certain nerves from your neck go to the area in the brain that regulates…
The Winning Diet for Diabetes Type 2
Reducing the Risk: Go Vegetarian Vegetarian and vegan diets offer significant benefits for diabetes prevention, treatment, and reversal of type 2 diabetes. In observational studies, individuals following vegetarian diets are about half as likely to develop diabetes, compared with non-vegetarians. Clinical trials show that individuals with type 2 diabetes who consume a low-fat vegan diet improve…
The Satisfying Fast
You hear a lot about the health benefits of detoxifying your body. Detox programs often include fasting. But really, do you have to suffer all the discomfort of no food intake? What are fasting‘s real benefits? Are there any adverse effects to fasting? Is there a painless way to fast?
The Neglected Remedy
Singing can boost immunity, improve cognitive abilities, enhance mood, and improve lung capacity in individuals with chronic pulmonary disease. Why does singing improve our health? Boosts Immunity Nasal nitric oxide is antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial. Healthy sinuses have high amounts of nitric oxide. Humming increases nasal nitric oxide 15- to 20-fold compared with quiet exhalation.…
The Lost Key to Diabetes Prevention
One in three Americans will most likely develop diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue. You have heard that a good diet, regular exercise, and modest weight loss can reduce your risk for diabetes. Now here is something you don’t hear about. Regularity in schedule is one lost key to diabetes prevention.
The Good News about Exercise and Breast Cancer
Regular exercise—light, moderate, or vigorous—makes the immune system more effective in fighting breast cancer. How exercise helps the immune system Aerobic exercise influences the way our bodies break down estrogens to produce more of the ‘good’ metabolites that lower breast cancer risk. Exercise, especially when combined with a needed 5% weight loss in obese women,…
Ten Strategies to Reduce Your Stroke Risk
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, stroke is responsible for one out of every 19 deaths in the US.
Tasty Foods Help to Lower Risk for Diabetes!
Do you want tasty foods that reduce your risk of diabetes? Or if you have diabetes, do you want delicious foods that can improve your blood glucose and A1C levels and help reverse prediabetes or type 2 diabetes?
The New Silent Killer: Chronic Kidney Disease
One-third of people in the USA are at risk for kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 1 in 7 U.S. adults—an estimated 37 million Americans. Chronic kidney disease involves a gradual loss of kidney function. Want to lower your risk for CKD? This blog reveals lifestyle practices that reduce your risk for…
Six Weight Loss Tips: What Your Doctor Probably Won’t Tell You
You hear a lot about weight loss. Low carbs, plant-based, Keto, and exercise! Here are some tips that often get overlooked in the discussion.
Ways to Defeat Seasonal Allergies Naturally
More than 45 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Now some concerns are arising about common meds used for them. So this article addresses the question, “What natural remedies help allergies?” Is Your Allergy Medication Affecting Your Brain? Benadryl is one such drug and is classified as an anticholinergic drug. Anticholinergic medications block the neurotransmitter…
Seven Delicious Ways to Boost Your Antioxidant Level
Who will win your battle? Free Radical Havoc Players or Antioxidant Quencher Players? Free radicals are essential to health. We need them for energy production in the mitochondria and to help kill germs in the lysosomes. However, excessive amounts of free radicals significantly contribute to chronic disease and inflammation. Antioxidants are designed to counter oxidative…
Serious about Preventing Prostate Cancer?
Good, wholesome nutrition affords serious protection from prostate cancer. Here’s the evidence. Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer of men. The number of younger men diagnosed with prostate cancer has increased nearly 6-fold in the last 20 years. The disease is more likely to be aggressive in younger men. A boy being born…
Self-Control Increases Your Happiness
“Self-control is the capacity to alter and regulate predominant response tendencies resulting in the inhibition of undesirable behaviors while promoting desirable ones to support the pursuit of long-term goals.” Self-disciplined people are happier. Self-control enables us to manage competing goals.
Overcoming Anxiety: Try Natural Remedies
31% of Americans will experience an anxiety disorder sometimes during their lives. This blog addresses what you can do physically to reduce anxiety. Get a Good Medical Evaluation Physical problems like overactive thyroid activity, other hormonal imbalances, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, heart valve prolapse, vitamin B12 deficiency, withdrawal of certain drugs, and other…
Nutrition for a Healthy Prostate
Good, wholesome nutrition affords serious protection from prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer of men. The number of younger men diagnosed with prostate cancer has increased nearly 6-fold in the last 20 years and the disease is more likely to be aggressive in these younger men. A boy being born today…
Natural Remedies for the Common Cough
What can one do to relieve coughing caused by the common cold or influenza? Effective remedies might just be in your kitchen pantry or bathroom!
Natural Remedies for Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease that inflames and narrows the airways in the lungs. Unfortunately, asthma afflicts 300 million people worldwide. It usually requires prescribed medicine. The good news is that there are some lifestyle interventions that can help you control it better.
Maximize Your Energy
Learn science-backed, natural strategies to increase your energy level production from mitochondria.
Is Your Diet Making You Depressed?
Depression is a devastating disorder, afflicting up to 10% of the adult population in the United States and representing one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Although effective treatments are available, approximately one third of all patients with depression fail to respond to conventional antidepressant therapies. Depression is often reoccurring and can become chronic.…
Iron Deficiency: Will You Get It?
So what’s the deal with iron? Is this metal truly worth its mettle? Iron is a two-edged sword. For a certainty, iron plays a huge role in the body’s health. Excessive amounts, though, can cause damage.
Hypertension, the Brain, and Cognitive Performance
High blood pressure damages the brain by adversely affecting the following: brain fibers that affect non-verbal functions; nerve fibers that affect executive functioning and emotional regulation; and, limbic system fibers which are involved in attention tasks.
How Vitamin D Helps Obese Individuals
Chronic inflammation is one of the major factors to obesity’s deadly medical complications. After all, pot-belly fat cells generate pro-inflammatory chemicals. For obese individuals acute exercise activates inflammatory triggers inside the body. Furthermore, obese individuals are at a greater risk for vitamin D deficiency. This complicates matters as vitamin D makes a very important anti-inflammatory…
How 5 or 10 Minutes Can Improve Your Health
If you are sedentary, a 5 minute exercise break every 2 to 3 hours helps to reverse the negative effects of sitting. (1) Sitting for long periods of time is associated with risk factors such as higher cholesterol levels and greater waist circumferences that can lead to cardiovascular disease. Prolonged sitting substantially reduces the blood…
Health Benefits of Green Foods
Because green foods are so nutrient-dense and phytochemical rich, they provide us with many benefits if we consume them frequently. Because of their high magnesium content and low glycemic index, green leafy vegetables are valuable for people with diabetes, pre-diabetes, and the metabolic syndrome.
Have You Heard? Green, Leafy Veggies Help You Mentally
Adding more spinach, broccoli, kale, collards, and salad greens to your diet could help slow cognitive decline. A study of older individuals found that those who ate one to two servings per day had the cognitive ability of a person 11 years younger than those who consumed none.
Have You Heard? Green Environments Make You Mentally Sharper!
High school students’ capacity to pay attention increased 13 percent if they had a green view outside of their classroom window. They also performed better on tests and recovered from stress better if they were in a classroom with a view of a green landscape, rather than a windowless room, or a room with a…
Improve Your Mood With Food
Do you wake up on an installment plan? Do you really not surface until you have another coffee break? Are you out of sorts? Downright grumpy? You can improve your mood by changing the foods you eat. How does this work?
Four New Ways of Reducing Your Stroke Risk
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability and the third leading cause of death in the United States. So, what can you do about it besides adopting a good lifestyle program of regular exercise, losing weight if obese, and enjoying a plant-based diet?
Health Benefits of Red Foods
Could eating more red foods prolong your longevity? They could if you regularly consume plant foods of these brilliant colors. Red fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, cherries, and pomegranates contain the cancer-fighting phytochemical known as ellagic acid. Ellagic acid helps to protect the breast, esophagus, skin, colon, prostate, and pancreas from cancer. It safeguards the…
Five Tips to Lower High Blood Pressure Naturally
1. Skip the canned foods and drinks and eat fresh produce. As far as possible, avoid canned food or microwaveable foods wrapped in plastic. Why? BPA, a chemical used as an epoxy lining for cans and plastic bottles, has been linked to high blood pressure. BPA can leach into foods and drinks. To those who…
Five Physical Strategies For Stress Relief
Cultivate regularity in eating times, retiring, and waking. Melatonin, thyroid stimulating hormone, and the stress hormone cortisol run largely on a circadian (daily) rhythm. Normally, in women, the menstrual cycle interacts with circadian processes to help control the expression of hormonal rhythms and sleep organization at different menstrual phases.
Don’t Forget Your Muscle Health
How you manage your muscles now might affect your future more than you realize! Because muscle strength is directly associated with functionality and independence, it is important to keep your muscles toned up, because shrinking skeletal muscle mass can lead to declining health.
Does Your Gut Shape Your Mood?
The myriads of bacteria in the gut help the body digest food and stimulate the immune system, and they also impact your mood. Seriously, your intestines host 2000 different known species of bacteria. Each person has a different proportion of bacterial species and strains in his or her gut.
Does Your Diet Protect or Damage Your Kidneys?
Your kidneys are important. While you sit reading this, they are receiving 24% of your cardiac output. That fact tells you they are extremely important. Not only do they make urine, but they also help to balance your body’s chemistry, produce the active form of vitamin D, and help regulate your blood pressure.
Could Your Gut Impact Your Blood Pressure?
Evidence is mounting that the microorganisms residing in your gut could help determine whether or not you develop hypertension. Researchers have discovered that a specialized receptor, normally found in the nose, is also in the blood vessels throughout the body, sensing small molecules created by your gut microbes. These receptors respond to these gut molecules…
Could What You Don’t Know About Tomatoes Hurt You?
Tomatoes Reduce Obesity-Related Risks Obesity is characterized by low-grade inflammation that fuels chronic disease. Tomatoes reduce at least three pro-inflammatory agents even in obesity. , Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the cells fail to respond to the hormone insulin appropriately. Insulin from the pancreas facilitates the entry…
Could Vitamin D Protect You from Influenza?
Ideally, before the flu season begins, find out your vitamin D status. A study involving 18, 883 participants, 12 years and older, found that people with the lowest blood level of vitamin D reported having significantly more recent colds or flu. The analysis adjusted for demographics and clinical factors–season, body mass index, smoking history, asthma,…
Could This Fruit Help Your Cold Symptoms?
A few studies show that consuming kiwifruit has a beneficial effect on the immune system. It helps to reduce the incidence and severity of symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections. And it potentially could be more beneficial than supplementation with vitamin C alone.
Could a Regular Schedule Help Your Arthritis?
Cultivate a regular schedule. Cartilage cells have a functioning body clock that switches on and off the genes that control cartilage. Scientists believe that imposing a rhythm by regularly scheduled exercise, restricted meal times, or by targeting the joint itself with scheduled warming and cooling of the joint could have a significant impact on the…
Conquering the Common Denominator of Chronic Diseases
If you have ever been stung by a yellow jacket or have had a cold, you experienced the signs of acute inflammation. The redness, swelling, increased heat, and pain let us know that our bodies are fighting for us. However, if chronic inflammation occurs inside the body, the symptoms may not be obvious. Chronic inflammation…
Citrus: Brain Boosters and Mood Enhancers
Flavonoids, such as those found in citrus and kiwi, have been shown to be highly effective in preventing age-related cognitive decline in both animals and humans.Besides protecting brain cells from free radical damage, they provide multiple ways of protecting brain cells from inflammatory assaults commonly seen in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Kiwifruit contains several useful compounds…
Can Food Labels Really Be Trusted?
Stop and read even when you see: Natural: A product labeled as “natural” must not contain synthetic or artificial ingredients, according to FDA policy. However, it may still contain pesticides, genetically modified ingredients, high fructose corn syrup, and be heavily processed, which negates what many consumers think of as natural. It may not then constitute…
Boost Your Opportunities for Happiness
This blog reveals science-backed strategies to boost your level of happiness.
Berries Help Diabetes and Atherosclerosis
Frequent consumption of berries will improve your health if you have diabetes or atherosclerosis, as well as decrease your risk for developing these illnesses. Here’s why.
8 Nutritional Strategies To Increase Your Brain Power
For optimal brain health and mental acuity, optimal nutrition is essential. The best diets are not only beneficial to the entire body, they look good and taste good! This blog examines the effects of food on brain health.
Whipped Topping
Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 rounded tablespoon agar flakes (2 rounded teaspoons powder) 1/2 cup raw cashews nuts 1/3 cup honey or 1/2 cup sugar
Viennese Apple Coffee Cake
Don’t let the title fool you. This delicious coffee-like cake has no caffeine, but oh, it is so good!
Veggie Cutlets
2 cups soaked soybeans or garbanzos (If you use canned garbanzos, drain the liquid into a measuring cup and add water to equal 1 1/2 cups total liquid.) 2 tablespoons soy…
Vegetarian Pizza
This dairy-free, plant-based, and oil-free recipe is a winner! Ingredients: ¾ cup Simple Cheese Sauce (see recipe below) 1 cup pasta sauce or 8-ounce can seasoned tomato…
Vegetable Tofu Kebabs
A fun way to serve your vegetables – adults and children love this colorful combination. 1 cup firm tofu ½ green pepper, cut into 1-inch squares 8 button mushrooms 8 cherry…
Vegetable Black Bean Enchiladas (12 corn tortillas)
Filling: 3 cups finely chopped vegetables (onion, sweet bell peppers, green or yellow zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach may be used) 1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos or 1…
Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups dried cranberries 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 tsp orange zest 2 medjool dates
Tofu-Walnut Balls
2 cups of soft bread crumbs 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts 1/2 cup quick oats 1/2 cup finely diced onions (or 1/4 dried onion flakes)
Tofu Scramble with Vegetables
1 16-ounce brick, firm tofu 1-2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon butter-flavored salt
Thai-Style Curry
This oil-free dish is a delightful way to enjoy vegetables. Garbanzos, peanuts, and lentils score low on the glycemic index and have a considerable amount fiber and protein.
Tasty Gluten-free Fast Bread
Perhaps you have celiac disease or have a wheat allergy. It is difficult to reduce your consumption on wheat–especially bread. Maybe you want to increase your intake of the…
Tapioca Pudding
1 cup raw almonds 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup tapioca 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon coconut extract
Sweet and Sour Tomato Sauce
3 cups pineapple juice 14-ounce can diced tomatoes or stewed tomatoes 1/2 cup tomato paste or puree 1-2 tablespoons honey (optional)
Stuffed Baked Potatoes With Chipotle
Ingredients: 2 large hot baked potatoes 4 tablespoons Simple Butter (if you don’t have Simple Butter on hand, just use 2 tablespoons soy or coconut milk and salt to taste) 1…
Stir-Fry Oriental
Ingredients 1/4 cup water 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos or 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Spinach Dip
This is our version of the time-honored recipe found on a Knorr Onion Dip package. Ingredients: 1 cup firm organic, water-based tofu or 12-ounce box MoriNu brand tofu ⅓ cup…
Simple Gravy
Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashew nuts ½ teaspoon salt (or more to taste) 2 teaspoons onion powder
Simple French Toast
Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice (not concentrated) ⅓ cup flour (may use whole wheat, but white flour will give a nicer appearance) 6 or 7 slices whole wheat bread
Simple Butter
Ingredients ¾ cup coconut milk*½ cup water2 tablespoons yellow cornmeal½ teaspoon salt, or McCormick’s Butter Flavored Salt, or Flavacol Popcorn Salt
Scottish Oat Cakes
This is a delicious make-ahead treat. ¼ cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 cup Brazil nuts (or walnuts) 1 cup quick oats
Scalloped Potatoes
Another recipe from Kimberley’s kitchen: When she served this to her family, they all agreed that they liked it better than the milk, butter, and cheese recipes they used to…
Ratatouille Stir-Fry With Tofu
Ingredients 1 medium onion, diced 1 green or red bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos
Pumpkin-Orange-Raisin Bread
My husband is a raisin lover, and when it comes to bread—well, it just isn’t bread if it doesn’t have raisins in it. The orange not only gives a wonderful flavor, but the…
Pumpkin Pie
1 ½ cups chopped dates 1 ¼ cups water 1 cup cashews
Peanut Butter ‘n’ Honey Cookies
This is my favorite quick dessert to make. It is loved by all, especially children. The wonderful part of the recipe is its simplicity. We like to take these cookies when…
Pasta Fagioli Soup
1 onion, diced 2-4 cloves garlic, pressed (about 2 teaspoons) 2 stalks celery, sliced thin 1 cup shredded carrots
Orange Cake
Delicious example of Create-a-Cake recipe! It uses a little extra sweetener because of the tart orange. ½ cup whole wheat bread flour ¾ cup unbleached white flour* ½ cup sugar
Muesli for one
Here’s a delicious one-person recipe for that favorite Scandinavian Breakfast. Multiply according to the number served, but keep in mind that this makes a very generous…
Molasses Cookies
Ingredients 1 cup walnuts 1¾ cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ginger (optional)
Mocha Carob Drink
Want a morning hot drink without caffeine? This one will make you think you’re sipping a latte! 1 cup soy milk ½ teaspoon carob powder ½ teaspoon Roma or coffee substitute…
Millet Pudding
Millet is a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. In addition, millet is gluten-free. Ingredients 2 cups cooked, warm millet ¼ cup raw…
Mashed Potatoes
8 cups peeled and diced russet or red potatoes Red potatoes may be cooked and mashed with the skins on. Russet potatoes are best peeled because of the coarse skins.
Marinated Baked Tofu
Keep tofu on hand. It can be sliced or diced, flavored, and baked to be used in sandwiches or tossed into stir-fries, curries, or stews in the place of chicken.
Maple Nut Granola
Most granola at the market tastes like oatmeal cookies! This delicious recipe, without refined fat, will be a real hit if you carefully follow the directions. With…
Macaroni and Cheese
Ingredients: 3 cups dry macaroni (use whole grain pasta if possible) 1 cup coconut milk 2 cups water 1/4 cup yeast flakes
Lite And Tender Corn Bread
Ingredients ¾ cup cornmeal ¾ cup whole wheat flour ½ teaspoon salt 1½ tablespoons Ener-G Baking Powder (or 2 teaspoons regular)
Light And Tender Waffles
Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 tablespoon concentrated apple juice 1 cup quick oats ¼ cup millet or cornmeal
Lemon Cream Pie
Ingredients: ¼ cup cornstarch ½ cup orange juice 1½ cups pineapple juice
Lemon Balls
Children will love helping you make this simple recipe—and they’ll love eating the lemon balls too! Ingredients: 1 cup dried pineapple pieces (low sugar) 1 cup golden…
Lasagna
You will enjoy this delicious, totally plant-based lasagna by Mrs. Ernstine Finley. Ingredients: 1 package multi-grain (or spinach) lasagna noodles 2 quarts tomato sauce 4…
Italian Green Beans with Garlic and Tomatoes
Green beans and red tomatoes, added after the beans are cooked to keep their bright red color, provide this dish with a double advantage – It looks good and it tastes good!…
Holiday Nut Loaf
No vegetarian cookbook would be complete without a good savory meatloaf. Here’s a tried-and-true recipe that you will love. It is a basic recipe that lends itself well to…
Granola Bars
1 cup brown rice syrup ⅓ cup honey 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon coconut extract
Golden Vegetable Soup
Here’s Kathy’s soup. She is a busy mother of three, and this is a recipe she developed over time to delight her children (they like the shells) and herself (easy to make).…
Fruit Sauce
Ingredients: 4 cups diced fresh or frozen fruit (blueberries, blackberries, apricots, peaches, cherries, apples, or pears are good) 12-ounce can frozen concentrated apple or…
Fruit Pizza
1. Make 1/2 recipe of Vanilla Custard and pour onto baked pizza crust. (recipes below) 2. Chill to set up, then arrange sliced strawberries, kiwi, mandarin oranges, and…
Frittata
Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup diced pepper (green, red or yellow) 1 clover garlic, minced 1 small zucchini
French Fries
Baked, not fried! Ingredients: 1+ large russet baking potato(es) Salt Paprika
French Crepes
For a special breakfast, consider this tasty, oil-free recipe! No eggs or dairy, with a vegan option! Ingredients: 1½ cups water ¼ cup raw cashew nuts (may use 1½ cups soy…
Dutch Apple Pie
Do you remember the wonderful smell of an apple pie baking in the oven when you came home from school? This pie also fills the house with the aroma of toasted nuts and…
Delicious Carrot Loaf
Since this makes a large casserole, you might want to half the ingredients if you have a small family. As is, it would feed eight. 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic…
Cucumber Chips (Fresh Sweet Pickles)
½ cup apple juice concentrate 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon honey
Cuban Black Beans
Cuban Black Beans 2 1/2 cups dry black beans 5 cups water 1/2 cup diced green or red pepper
Crispy Tortillas for Tostadas
Webster’s definition of a tostada is “a tortilla fried in deep fat.” But frying in fat results in many health problems. Here is how to make the tortilla crispy without frying.
Creamy Stroganoff
This recipe is an example of how cashew nuts can be blended with tofu to make an even richer, creamier sauce. It uses Veggie Cutlets for the “meat.” People always like it…
Creamy Rice Cereal
This recipe became a favorite of ours when we worked in the Caribbean. Another way the islanders make their “porridge” is by preparing a thin cornmeal mush containing…
Cream of Vegetable Soup
6 cups diced vegetables 1 cup water 1 tablespoon Chicken-Like Seasoning
Coconut Ice Cream
This recipe makes a very creamy, non-dairy, and textured ice cream that is guaranteed to please anyone! No eggs! Oil-free! Ingredients: 1 can coconut milk (or use 3 cups soy…
Christmas Almond Jewels
ingredients 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or 1¼ cups quick oats 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt ⅔ cup brown sugar
Chili with Corn
1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 green or red pepper (optional) 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Chickpea a la King Supreme
Chickpeas score low on the glycemic index, making them a good choice for individuals with diabetes. High in protein and fiber, chickpeas provide satiety. Ingredients: 3/8 c…
Chewy Oatmeal Cookies
Keeping cookies in the cookie jar makes a happy family happier. I have found that keeping several kinds of cookies on hand in the freezer in Ziploc bags is a great idea—just…
Cherry Cobbler
Ingredients: In our family, cobbler is synonymous with Grandma. This was her favorite dessert to make – mainly because it was such a good healthful recipe, and she lived in…
Carob Cake or Brownies
Ingredients: 1½ cups whole wheat flour 1 tablespoon Ener-G Baking Powder ¾ teaspoon salt 1 cup coconut milk
Bulgur Burger
Bulgur wheat is high in fiber and diabetic-friendly. One cup of cooked bulgur has 6 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. It is lower in calories and fat than other whole…
Bread Dressing
Ingredients: 3 stalks celery, chopped fine 1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos 1½ tablespoons Chicken-Like Seasoning
Berry-Cranberry Layered Fruit Salad
1½ cups water 2 teaspoons agar powder 12-ounce can frozen white grape juice concentrate 1½ cups frozen mixed berries such as raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, etc.…
Basic Cream Sauce
Pay special attention to steps 1 and 2—this is the key to blending a sauce with an authentic look and feel. Many cooks fail here—they don’t blend the mixture long enough.…
Barbecue Tofu
A flavor-filled dish that makes a delicious entrée. Serve with rice or mashed potatoes. The delicately sweet sauce becomes creamy with the addition of peanut butter or…
Banana Date-Nut Muffin Tops
Muffin tops are always my favorite part of the muffin – Slightly crisp on top and easier to spread with butter or jam. So just make a trayful of tops! You can buy special…
Banana Bread
Ingredients: 1 cup organic whole wheat flour ½ cup organic unbleached flour ¾ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Ener-G Baking Powder
Avocado Dip
The surprise ingredient in this recipe is water chestnuts. They give it a fresh crunch that goes well with the sweet onion and tomatoes. Good in pita bread or wraps, or with…
Almond Jewels
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour or 1 1/2 cups quick oats 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt
Sliceable Cheese
Ingredients 2 cups water 3 tablespoons agar flakes (or 3 teaspoons of agar powder)* 1 cup cashews (may substitute cooked brown rice for half of cashews, to reduce fat content)
Berry Power for Cardiovascular Health
Consumption of berries provides several compounds that promote cardiovascular health. Berries, for example, contain anthocyanins which discourage the formation of undesirable…
Don’t Let Your Brain Shrink!
Both obesity and diabetes cause a clear reduction in brain size without additional contributing factors. The frontal lobes – the CEO of the brain; the hippocampus, so…
Lack of Exercise Increases Your Risk of Dying from the Flu
Moderate exercise helps to protect us from influenza, but strenuous, exhaustive exercise increases susceptibility to influenza and other respiratory infections. Hong Kong…
Good Friends Improve Immune Efficiency
Psychological influences not only impact the effectiveness of the flu vaccine but also directly shape the immune system itself. For example, studies show that loneliness…
Disguised? Or Kept in Reserve?
Do you find yourself without any seemingly real resources? Then you will want to read this powerful story and encouraging object lesson!
Could Optimism Improve Your Health?
Optimism leads to a hardiness that prolongs health. The Universities of Helsinki and Turku along with the University College of London, did a large observational study…
Stories of Hope: The Case of Confused Labels
Perhaps you have heard this story, but I want to give it a different slant with a new and inspiring story. When Thomas Edison was a boy, his teacher sent his mom a letter…
Cancer Prevention Strategies: DNA Repair
According to the American Cancer Society, in the US, an estimated 40 out of 100 men and 39 out of 100 women will develop cancer during their lifetime. In this article, we…
Are You Lonely Tonight?
Loneliness raises levels of circulating stress hormones and levels of blood pressure. It can gradually undermine regulation of the circulatory system so that the heart muscle works harder and the blood vessels are subject to damage by blood flow turbulence.
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