Heal Your Body With Food!
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HEALTH FOOD of the week
Still relatively uncommon in the US, black radishes have been used for centuries both as food and as medicine in Asia and Europe. The peppery white inner flesh can be steamed, sautéed, braised, or stir-fried. It can also be eaten raw, in which case it is usually grated or sliced and added to salads. To learn all about this nutritional heavyweight, check out the article Health Benefits of Black Spanish Radish.
SMOOTHIE of the week
Flaxy Banana Blueberry Smoothie
This smoothie recipe pairs banana and orange with frozen blueberries to create a refreshing and nutrient-packed smoothie. The nutritionbal value of this frosty treat is further imporved by the addition of ground flaxseed, which is one of the best plant-based sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Click on the link below to view the complete ingredient list and instructions, as well as the Tweak It! box which allows you to create a new variation of the basic recipe for every day of the week!
KITCHEN GADGET of the week
Upgrade Your Kitchen with a Heavy-Duty Vegetable Dicer
With one quick motion, most hand-operated vegetable dicers let you cut avocados, cucumbers and bananas into nice, equal-sized pieces. However, if you're looking to dice or chop harder vegetables – such as raw potatoes, carrots, fennel, onions or celeriac – you might want to invest a few extra dollars to get a sturdy, commercial-quality dicer. To learn more, check out this week's in-depth article:
BOOK of the week
Power Foods: 150 Delicious Recipes with the 38 Healthiest Ingredients
The editors of Whole Living Magazine have crafted 150 recipes using 38 powerfoods, natural foods with extraordinary health benefits. Whether you are looking to reduce your risk of cancer and heart disease, or simply want to supercharge your diet with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammtory and detoxifying nutrients, this research-backed book will arm you with invaluable information and recipes. If you live in the US or UK, check out the offer and reviews here (US residents) or here (UK residents).