Using Natural Flavor Enhancers to Create Delicious and Nutritious Meals!
In recognition of National Nutrition Month® 2016, work to Savor the Flavor of Eating Right! Many feel that the only way to flavor food is to add oil and/or salt. While oil and/or salt can be an important part of flavoring a dish, there are many other more nutritious and delicious ways to flavor foods using natural flavor enhancers. Natural Flavor Enhancers are food items that can be used to enhance the flavor of your food. It is recommended to experiment with the many possible flavor combinations by using several flavor enhancers in a dish. Below are examples of common flavor enhancers.
Read MoreHeart Healthy Success with Meal Planning & Preparation- Easy Roasted Vegetable Batch Cooking Recipe
In our fast-paced lives, we demand meals on-the-go and often reach for the quickest options available. This most often involves purchasing pre-packaged or fast-food meals which are typically higher in sodium and saturated fat which are detrimental to our heart health. These quick options are also lower in fiber and phytochemicals (cancer fighting compounds found in the color of the food) that are found in plant-based foods which are important for our overall health. Optimizing your diet to include plant-based foods is a surefire way to increase the nutrient density of your diet and maximize your disease fighting potential. Spending time planning and preparing your meals each week is one of the best ways to ensure diet success for heart health. Here are a few easy tips to get you started in quick meal planning and preparation that you can start to incorporate into your routine.
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Wu Wei Zi: The Berry That Settles
Wu wei zi, also know as schisandra berry, helps nourish many aspects of our being.
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Some Anti Breast Cancer Dietary Picks
A wide variety of dietary nutrients and herbs have been studied and found to be effective for both prevention of and therapy of established breast cancer. Here is a short list of top picks:
Read MoreWho is in Control: You or Cancer? Questions and Answers
For those of you who attended our cancer conference , Who is in Control: You or Cancer? on Nov 7, 2015 at the Marriot Hotel and submitted a question for our panel, here are the answers submitted by Dr. Heidi Puc, as promised.
Read MoreHow to Balance Flavors During Winter
Adding bitter foods to your diet during winter may help preserve joy!
Read MoreWinter Renewal with Ming Men (Gate of Destiny)
Finding inner stillness with an acupuncture channel in your lower back - Ming Men.
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