Antibiotics and dental surgery….do I agree with taking AB’s preventatively? Part 2 of 2
Answer: Dr. Larson, I have always appreciated how conscientious you are in your practice, and in your ongoing study to legitimately find the truth. And I think it’s impressive that you stay open minded….plenty of docs wouldn’t even ask me what I think. Like I once did, they trust only peer-reviewed-journal-published clinical trials. Of course, [...]
13 Comments • Continue Reading →Kristin’s Tomato Confit
Do you have access to cherry tomatoes, in someone’s garden? There’s a huge field of them at the top of my street, abandoned by the grower because it’s too labor-intensive to pick them. So sad! My friend who owns the field and leased it out, just brought me a bucketful. If you’ve got access to [...]
2 Comments • Continue Reading →Broken ribs, Thai Lettuce Wraps
Day 4. It turns out I have a couple of broken ribs. Good times! Ice and heat, ice and heat, and this morning seems a bit better than the past few days. But I am going to Boise and Twin Falls anyway, in 2 days! One more recipe from Michelle’s garden to deal with the [...]
12 Comments • Continue Reading →Garden recipes!
from Michelle Jorgenson (more this week)–congrats to her for being so creative and resourceful with her spectacular garden (which will be featured on the GreenSmoothieGirl Makeover TV show, which we are almost done filming): I love summer eating, because I try and use as much from the garden as I can. You can tell [...]
11 Comments • Continue Reading →Tried-and-True Alternatives to Antibiotics
Print this blog entry and keep it handy! Part of being empowered to leave behind reliance on drugs and surgeries, is having an arsenal of alternative solutions that do no harm. Key among them–if I may run this into the ground already!–is making your body a strong organism against threats. You do that with raw, [...]
41 Comments • Continue Reading →Avocado-Almond Sandwiches
When I was in Portland last month, GSG reader Debbie made all this fabulous food for the road. Which was a good thing, since we did 3 lectures in 24 hours, sometimes with a 2-hour drive, so we had no downtime. (Now she’s setting me up with some speaking engagements in Hawaii for September. Anybody [...]
14 Comments • Continue Reading →Raw food weight loss
Raw food promotes weight loss in people who need to lose, and weight gain in people who are severely underweight from malnourishment. Remember that unless you’re being excessive with nuts and seeds, raw food inherently is lower in fat and starch, which are what lead to weight gain. To lose weight, following are a [...]
2 Comments • Continue Reading →a recipe for you for Indian Dahl
This is something I like for dinner, and you can make it yellow or green depending on whether you use green split peas or yellow lentils. It’s quick and easy to make. I usually rinse the peas and rice and then soak overnight, then simmer them in two saucepans the next morning to eat that night. It has both a grain and a legume–a [...]
1 Comment • Continue Reading →swine flu prevention: should you worry?
I hope you aren’t worried about the swine flu. Like you, I’ve been reading all about it. I am simply not worried. Not because I don’t understand the risk, but because by following a few simple practices, you minimize your risk, and the rest is in God’s hands anyway, where we would [...]
27 Comments • Continue Reading →easy kale or collard “chips” you can make in your dehydrator
GreenSmoothieGirl.com reader Tonya C. donated a recipe for yummy “chips” (I call them “crisps” because they’re really light and airy) made in the dehydrator. I have significantly altered the recipe. Brewer’s Yeast is a good way for vegans to obtain Vitamin B12. Cheesy Kale/Collard Crisps 1/3 cup cashews, soaked 1-2 hours (optionally) 2 Tbsp. lemon [...]
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