October 22nd, 2009
Kendra Lay
I got this idea when I saw a recipe for cashew cheese on a website called Choosing Raw. I am not a raw food-ist, nor do I think I could ever be, but I love some of the ideas from raw food kitchens.
This recipe uses spaghetti squash as “pasta” but if that’s a little far out for you feel free to substitute your favorite pasta. The use of spaghetti squash does keep the calorie count down, which is nice since the cashew “cheese” is rather high in calories (but don’t be scared, the overall nutritional value of this dish is awesome…lean protein, healthy fats, good carbs. It’s all here!).
I want to work on taking better food photos in the future, and went out today to get some new plates and placemats to use as props for my culinary creations. My boyfriend is going to let me use his better camera and my friend and I went out today and took pictures of the fall colors as a “warm-up” to get my photography juices flowing. So hopefully in the near future, expect some great food pictures!
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October 17th, 2009
Kendra Lay
I have a recipe for gluten-free pumpkin ginger bread that I want to write up, but as school ramps up I wanted to share what I know about how Chinese Medicine and lifestyle choices can help with stress management.
You see, I am a person who gets stressed out fairly easily and when my to-do list piles up, I start to feel the pressure. So what does that look like for me? Well, I begin to feel irritable. I start hating whatever it is that is making me busy, even if it is something that I would otherwise like. I feel exhausted and foggy during the day, and then ramped up at night and can’t sleep when I desperately need to. I start eating more to deal with the stress, and I usually exercise less since I have no time–a bad combo! In general, I feel anxious and on-edge.
As we head into cold and flu season, an important reason to keep your stress under control is to keep your immune system strong. If you are feeling weak and tired you are much more likely to catch whatever bug is coming around. So let’s all work on staying stress free and healthy!
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October 10th, 2009
Kendra Lay
As we head into fall, we all start craving soups, stews, casseroles–warm dishes. But I wanted to post this recipe I made a few days ago, one more taste of summer salads in these waning days of autumn. However, since it is getting cooler, you can actually eat it as a warm salad and it turns out quite delicious.
This recipe is extremely easy to make, high in fiber, protein and nutrients. It is French in the sense that it uses French Lentils, which are a smaller, darker lentil that maintain their shape well. It is also French in that the dressing uses the distinctive taste of Dijon mustard. You can eat this salad as a side, or turn it into a main dish salad by putting it over lettuce or other greens and perhaps adding some chicken breast.
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October 5th, 2009
Kendra Lay
This dish is full of nutrients, fiber and protein, making it a satisfying all-in-one meal. I think of it as a variation on chili stuffed baked potatoes.
Smothered Sweet Potatoes
2 1/2 cup cooked black beans
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October 4th, 2009
Kendra Lay
There are some amazing statistics coming out about Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine lately. It seems that the use of Acupuncture in the United States has almost tripled from 1997 to 2007, according to a study conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM).
Why are so many people seeking out this medicine? Perhaps it is because Oriental Medicine is one of the most patient friendly healing systems in the world. Here are a few reasons why:
Treat the Person, Not the Disease–Oriental Medicine contends that symptoms are not the outcomes of a disease, but of an imbalance of the entire body system, which also includes lifestyle, emotions and environmental factors as well as the physical body. An Acupuncturist would never give you herbs or an acupuncture treatment without taking into account all factors of your life. This means that that you may go in to see your Acupuncturist complaining of a head cold, but will end up having other areas of your life improve such as your sleep or your stress levels.
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