Heal Your Body With Food!

Want to enjoy a healthy life free of chronic diseases? Your best line of defense, as well as offence, may line up in the kitchen. Healwithfood.org supports your path to better health by equipping you with the knowledge and inspiration to make healthy foods and dietary habits part of your everyday life.

HEALTH FOOD of the week

Quinoa, which is used much in the same way as rice, is a real superfood with wide-ranging nutritional benefits. This gluten-free 'pseudograin' is packed with B vitamins and minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper and manganese. It is also an excellent gluten-free, plant-based source of high-quality protein. To learn more, check out our article Health Benefits of Quinoa.

SMOOTHIE of the week

Quinoa & Blueberry Smoothie with Sunflower Seeds

Using quinoa in a smoothie may sound like an odd thing to do, but it's not as crazy as it may seem. In fact, adding cooked, chilled quinoa to a smoothie is a great way to give your drink a thicker consistency, a boost of fiber and minerals, and a kick of protein. This week's smoothie recipe combines quinoa with frozen blueberries and a fresh orange to create a light and delicious smoothie. 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!

KITCHEN ACCESSORY of the week

Storage space is at a premium in almost any kitchen, which is why space-saving solutions are such a hot commodity. The pull-out spice rack manufactured by Ultimate Kitchen Storage – pictured on the right and available through Amazon here – is one example of an ingenious, space-saving solution. Hand-crafted in the USA, this wooden spice rack folds up securely under your upper kitchen cabinet when you don't need it. And, when it's time to season your dishes, all you need to do is pull out the spice rack. To learn more, check out this week's special feature:

BOOK of the week

Do spices and herbs mostly lie dormant in your spice cabinet? Break the cycle of bland, boring meals and embark on a culinary advernture with The Spice Lover's Guide to Herbs and Spices! In this acclaimed book, the spice expert Tony Hill profiles more than 125 herbs and spices, ranging from the familiar to the exotic. He also provides more than 75 recipes to tempt your taste buds, plus instructions on how to prepare some of his most famous signature herb and spice blends, including barbecue rubs, curry blends, chili powders, mulling spices and chai mixes. Check out the reader reviews and price information for this fascinating book on Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk.