Heal Your Body With Food!
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HEALTH FOOD of the week
Yellow onions are good for you, but red onions might be even better. In addition to providing tons of allicin and chromium, red onions contain high levels of quercetin, a flavonoid with strong antioxidant properties. To learn all about how the nutrients and phytochemicals in red onions may help protect against cancer, fight bacteria, promote cardiovascular health, and combat insulin resistance, read the article Health Benefits of Red Onions.
SMOOTHIE of the week
Avocado, Apple and Kiwi Smoothie
This smoothie recipe pairs green apple and refreshing kiwifruit with creamy avocado and orange juice to create a luscious and nutrient-packed smoothie. Maca powder, made from the nutritious root of a Peruvian plant commonly known as maca, is used to further improve the nutritional profile of this creamy concoction. Click on the link below to view the complete ingredient list and instructions, as well as the beloved Tweak It! box which allows you to create a new variation of the basic recipe for every day of the week!
HEALTHY LIVING ACCESSORY of the week
Silicone-Covered Glass Water Bottle: BPA-Free and Portable
Silicone-wrapped glass water bottles, such as Eco Vessel's Surf Glass bottle pictured on the right, are all the rage among eco-minded and health-conscious consumers, and for good reason: glass is recyclable and naturally free from BPA, a controversial chemical that is found in many plastic products. Glass is also odorless, and the liquids and foods that come in contact with it won't be tainted with an unpleasant plasticky or metallic taste. And because these new-generation water bottles are covered with a protective silicone sleeve, they are also durable and portable – perfect to take to the gym, office or school! To learn more about these trendy non-toxic water bottles, check out this week's special feature:
BOOK of the week
At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen: Celebrating the Art of Eating Well
This 400-page vegetarian cookbook is packed with mouthwatering recipes, beautiful photography and invaluable information on how and why to use specific ingredients. First published in 2014, it has received tons of great reviews, which is not surpring considering the author's background: Raised on a whole food diet by vegetarian parents in Australia, Amy Chaplin has years of experience working as a vegetarian chef in cities like Amsterdam, London, Sydney and New York. She is the former executive chef of New York's renowned vegan restaurant Angelica Kitchen, and she has worked as a private chef for Natalie Portman and Liv Tyler. If you're a vegetarian, At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen is a must-have addition to your cookbook collection, but also non-vegetarians looking for healthier fare will find tons of inspiring recipes and useful tips in this fascinating cookbook. Available through Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.ca.