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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”

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”

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”

Tofu Scramble

Many say breakfast is the most important meal. It is the foundation of your day, and can be key to getting your metabolism and energy going. And it should account for a good portion of your daily calories (about 30% or so). Having a good mix of protein to nourish and healthy fat to keepContinue reading “Tofu Scramble”

Anti-inflammatory Adventure

Taking care of people in Boulder, I have a lot of patients who have gone gluten free or dairy free or something-else-free, not because they are allergic but because they just feel better. It makes sense…a lot of what causes disease, asthma, allergies, chronic pain, gastrointestinal disease, is related to an overactive inflammatory response, andContinue reading “Anti-inflammatory Adventure”