Archive for July, 2009
Caffeine Overdose - Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
Great post from my friend and founder of Whole Food Nation. Heath Ledger didn’t believe it…
Who else is too wired on caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and sugary stuff all day, to calm down and sleep at night?
Everyone knows: Heath Ledger, the gorgeous young actor, woke up dead at 28 a [...]
Kosambari,a raw vegetable salad(With Carrots,Cucumber and Lentils)
Submitted by Health Nut
A summery salad with fresh veggies including cool cucumber,carrots and tender soaked moong lentils,Kosambari is a favorite side served along with rice,sambar among other tasty dishes in a full course Udupi meal. With minimum or no cooking required the salad\side is definitely a favorable dish for hot summers.
Recipe adapted from Ramya’s Mane [...]
TEST GARDEN RESULTS PART I
We do a bit of a test garden here at Gourmet Seed International every year. We are in southeast New Mexico, and between the alkaline soil and water, high altitude, and high temperatures, growing many crops can be quite a challenge.
One of the pleasant surprises in our early season this year was the [...]
Milan Cookies.
Submitted by Health Nut
The July Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Nicole at Sweet Tooth. She chose Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Cookies and Milan Cookies from pastry chef Gale Gand of the Food Network.
With or\and choice in the challenge I picked what seemed easier ,the Milan cookies,a famous European sandwich cookie with luscious dark chocolate filling.To [...]
Food Inc. Movie, If You Eat, You Must See This!
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
What do you believe about food anymore?
Is buying organic worth the extra cost?
Is organic produce-fruits more nutritious?
What’s the big deal about grass-fed beef or chickens raised on pastures?
Do you believe that we are getting sicker and more obese because of our eating habits?
OK, here’s the deal:
Watch the trailer for [...]
Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids - Prevent Blindness Study
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
I’ve been working very hard the past two years to eat clean real food, get the good fats like coconut oils and take my cod liver oil every day. I made the mistake or buying the Fish flavor of
cod liver oil the first time - the dogs got [...]
Dodol.
Submitted by Health Nut
A beloved delicacy in the scenic Islands of South East Asia(Malaysia, Indonesia,Philippines, Singapore, and Sri Lanka) and state of Goa(in India),the Dodol is hard to miss on festive occasions like Eid and Christmas.Its made from incredibly simple ingredients,coconut milk ,sugar and rice flour.The method is fairly simple ,but requires muscle power for [...]
Eggcellent Eggplant recipes:Ratatouille pasta,Kashmiri Baigan and Stuffed Baby Eggplants.
Submitted by Health Nut
Nick named “Baigan Raja”(the king of vegetables),the plump,crowned head Eggplant\Aubergine\Brinjal\Baigan with shiny attractive suit ,never appealed to me as a kid,I didn’t care to finish the plate whenever it was served.I still find it challenging to eat unless cooked with lots of spices.It so happened ,hubby dear bought a generous batch of [...]
Bise Bele Bhath(Hot Lentil Rice)
Submitted by Health Nut
My Special platter with concoction of pleasing elements was the lone thing comforting past week ,which has been a roller coaster of emotions.Was anxious and excited to begin with, about our move to Columbus OH ,busy with packing and cleaning up ,then the frightening halt to our motives with Nabeel’s wrist bone [...]
The Ice Dream CookBook Review.Dairy-free Roasted Banana nut Ice Dream.And Peach Melba.
Submitted by Health Nut
Have you ever dreamed of a frozen dessert that can actually boost the immunity? An Ice-cream that’s creamy yet healthy?A sweet snack that even a diabetic is allowed to eat?A frozen treat that’s free of gluten,artificial colors ,hydrogenated oils and high sugar syrups? Rachel Albert-Matesz’s Ice Dream Cookbook is the answer to [...]
Random Thoughts: Fats & Weight Loss
Submitted by foodliterate
Because our society loves fat, and lets face it - that is where all the flavor, satiety, and mouthfeel come from, a lot of research is being conducted on the effects of dietary fat on our body fat. Scientists are trying to find out what fats are better (or worse) for us [...]
Beet Chalupas.And some changes in Health Nut Challenge
Submitted by Health Nut
The inspiration for this eyeful delicacy was the Beet Chalupas at WhatsCooking.Pleasing to the eyes and the soul,these are no match with the greasy fried Chalupas on the menu at the popular fast food joints.Chalupas meaning boat in Spanish is popular Mexican food,if you’ve loved making homemade tortillas then these should be [...]
Random Thoughts: Nitrates
Submitted by foodliterate
Nitrates take such a beating in the press and on documentaries, that I thought it was time for some additional information about this compound to come out. Listening to the anti-additive crowd, you would have thought it was created in a laboratory some where with lots of little white rats, but in [...]
Rosemary Zopf(Swiss Braided Bread) With Graubünden Barley Soup
Submitted by Health Nut
Zopf is one of many kinds of breads savored in Swiss cuisine. This specialty braided bread has interesting similarity with the Challah.Swiss love this gorgeous bread for Sunday breakfast with butter or fruit preserves nevertheless I relished it with a bowl of soup for lunch.I use fragrant Rosemary ,that makes the bread [...]
Grilled Vegetables Wild Rice Salad
Submitted by Health Nut
Wild Rice has splendid qualities that would make any diet-conscious go wild about them.It out beats brown rice in protein and richness of minerals.See the comparative nutritional values here. The unusual conditions it grows “wild” in isolated lake and river bed areas mostly in Wisconsin and California and laboriously harvested in Canoes,makes [...]
Zen Organics Launches New Website at www.zenorganics.com
Zen Organics is pleased to announce the launch of its new and improved website now located at www.zenorganics.com. This website offers many of the same great features as the previous site, as well as enhanced shopping cart functionality and more user-friendly website navigation and layout. Zen has also included a couple new features including customer [...]
16 Bean Stew with Whole grain Dinner rolls
Submitted by Health Nut
3 days since sun shined ,been pouring like never before,dampening all the summer fun.If only I could enjoy the rain like Aish in Barso Re….
Nanna re that would leave me sick with sniffles.Slurping a warm stew seemed more enjoyable till the gloomy clouds pass.
My pack of Goya 16 bean soup mix had [...]
High Carb Diets Increase Risk For Heart Problems
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
How High Carbohydrate Foods Can Raise Risk For Heart Problems
Doctors have known for decades that too much carbohydrate-laden foods like white bread and corn flakes can be detrimental to cardiac health. In a landmark study, new research from Tel Aviv University now shows exactly how these high carb foods [...]
Crofter’s Organic Superfruit Spreads - Review (Move Over Welches Jelly)
Submitted by Whole Food And More Blog
New Superfruit Spread for us Organic Fanatics!
Crofter’s Organic Superfruit Spreads are great for family’s on the organic, fair trade, health food train! Read on for my review and then find the fruit spreads at your favorite grocer.
I love a good Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich made with my homemade [...]
I love Cilantro! :Cilantro Coconut-milk pasta.
Submitted by Health Nut
Cilantro(Coriander leaves) used in many Asian ,Middle Eastern and Mexican cooking, does more than just enhance the flavor or presentation of the dish.Cilantro is nothing less a Wonder herb, rich in nutrients, with antimicrobial properties,health benefits such as controlling blood sugar, lowering cholesterol and fighting inflammation and free radicals.Above all cilantro facilitates [...]
Blueberry Almond Butter-Oats Bar
Submitted by Health Nut
The best part of the summers are the surplus gorgeous berries,melons and stone fruits brimming in the local markets,all at affordable prices.After picking your favorite kind of berries ,how do you use up these delicate fruit with short shelf life before spoiling?I say,make preserves that can go great on a toast ,biscuits [...]
