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INCLUDE RAW VEGETABLES IN YOUR DIET

Photo: Some artsy playful veggies ????  ? off to the unknown creative artists WHY SHOULD WE EAT RAW VEGETABLES?  Consuming unprocessed fresh wholesome vegetables boosts our immune system and helps us acquire all the nutrients our body needs to fight diseases.  Vegetables contain protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and...

SUPERFOOD – GREENS

Organic non starchy veggies are your non-medicinal food to fight diseases . My list is long, I eat anything edible and green: parsley, coriander, green onion, dill … spinach, lettuce, Swiss chard, leek, dandelion, etc. I also indulge in all types of green cruciferous: kale, broccoli, Brussel...

MY SEVEN POTENT SPICES

7 potent spices I use in my food recipes and in my teas. All have numerous health-benefits, though turmeric is in a class of its own. What I appreciate most as an athlete is their high antioxidant levels and their anti-inflamatory properties which aid in my...

SUPERFOOD – CHESTNUTS

ROASTED CHESTNUTS Kiosks roasting chestnuts is a very old tradition especially around ?time as roasting sweetens the bitter raw nut and makes it a delicious festive food. Chestnuts are gluten free, low on fat and calories, rich in vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and a good source of...

SUPERFOOD – BERRIES

My very berry ??world! Berries help combat inflammation and reduce muscle soreness due to extensive training; You can also count on them to help you ward off dementia and a hazy memory as you age! My favorites are raspberries, I love the taste and how they keep...

GLYCEMIC INDEX – FRUITS

Fruits are high in carbohydrate and sugar. If you are insulin resistant, limit your intake and select low Glycemic index (LGI) fruits with GI < 55. If you are an athlete have your LGI or medium MGI fruit before you train to avoid insulin spikes and consume...

SUPERFOOD – SEAWEED

Seaweed are my ocean veggies Seaweed is a superfood with a bounty of potent nutrients and health benefits. I eat them roasted as snacks or in salads and soups (Kelp, nori, arame). In ? the Kaiso Trio salad with wakame, tosaka, and ogonori (at Juni restaurant...

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