Starting the anti-inflammatory diet I have been mostly just drinking water, but occasionally almond milk or coconut milk. I don’t really like the texture of most of them, and they generally have added sugar and flavor, so when one of my friends mentioned that she makes her own almond milk I was intrigued. I hadContinue reading “Nut Milk”
Category Archives: anti-inflammatory diet
Curry Crackers
I forgot to take prep pictures, but will add next time I make them, which is about weekly. These crackers are my favorite way to use the nut pulp left over from making nut milk (recipe to come soon, but essentially 2 cups water to 1 cups nuts, 3-4 dates and 1/4-1/2 tsp of salt;Continue reading “Curry Crackers”
Warm Lentil Salad
Lentils, in the legume family, come in a variety of (small) sizes and colors, including green, brown, red, yellow. With their good protein, fiber and iron content, they are an essential part of any plant-based diet. You can get them with husk and without. With husk they hold their shape with cooking, without husk theyContinue reading “Warm Lentil Salad”
The Power of Purple
We’ve all heard about the wonder of beets and blueberries as superfoods, and that maybe red wine is better for you than white, but I was curious what of this is true and what would bestow these foods with such health benefits. In my initial research about anti-inflammatory things, trying to figure out if cornContinue reading “The Power of Purple”
Blueberry, Beet, Fennel Salad
This salad has anti-oxidant rich blueberries and beets, and protein with almonds and/or walnuts, and a touch of sweetness so is great as a meal of its own accord, especially if you prefer something a little sweet for breakfast. It also pairs nicely with the Rosemary Venison or my take on Chicken Marbella. Ingredients: EqualContinue reading “Blueberry, Beet, Fennel Salad”
Rosemary Venison
My anti-inflammatory diet is not vegan, or even vegetarian. I eat chicken and fish and red meat occasionally as well, but I do try to make sure the meat I eat is clean and healthy as well. Just like people are healthier if they eat naturally and get exercise, the same is true for animalsContinue reading “Rosemary Venison”
Ginger Orange Beet Salad
As you have or will notice I eat a lot of salad, and even when I’m not specifically making salad I usually throw whatever I have make on top of some spinach or lettuce or arugula. This is both because it is good to have a combination of fresh and cooked veggies since you processContinue reading “Ginger Orange Beet Salad”
Black Bean Burgers
Black bean burgers are a delicious, versatile and protein and fiber rich lunch or dinner. I’ll talk about 3 different cooked toppings I made, but they are just as tasty with simple burger toppings such as tomato, lettuce, salsa and guac (mustard can be ok too as long as there isn’t added sugar which canContinue reading “Black Bean Burgers”
Salmon Bruschetta
This recipe is thanks to my mom, definitely one of my favorite meal salads out there. The real version calls for bluefish and garlic bread, but this version is equally as tasty. And simple too, which is key. Ingredients: salmon about 1/4 to 1/3 lb per person, arugula, red leaf lettuce or spring greens, eggplantContinue reading “Salmon Bruschetta”
Anti-Inflammatory Basics
It seems many of the symptoms people feel that don’t really have a diagnosis in western medicine – what many call thyroid problems, or adrenal fatigue or non-specific auto-immune conditions – basically symptoms that consist of fatigue, brain fog, achiness, joint pain, other chronic pain, digestive issues (heartburn, irritable bowel, constipation, etc) weight gain orContinue reading “Anti-Inflammatory Basics”
My Colorful Cuisine 