Brussels Sprouts Recipes
Brussels sprouts are related to cabbage, broccoli and kale, and they even look like miniature cabbages. Brussels sprouts, as other brassicas, contains sulforaphane, a chemical believed to have potent anticancer properties.
You might find that you have a certain feeling about Brussels sprouts. In fact, for most of you that feeling might be Ewwwwww!
If so, you may want to reconsider once you try these Brussel sprouts recipes.
Shrimp’s Dirty Secrets: Why Our Favorite Seafood Is a Health and Environmental Nightmare
Do you love shrimp? If you do, you are certainly not alone. I used to love eating them too. Until I learned about the environmental impact of catching and farming shrimp. Truth is the impact of bringing shrimp to our tables to satisfy our taste can be horrific. But...
Don’t Eat That: Octopus and Other Bizarre Foods
The octopus is an intriguing creature of the seas that derives its name from a Greek word which means eight-footed. They are found in various parts of the oceans, most commonly in the coral reefs. Octopuses, some 300 species of which inhabit tropical waters around the...
Miso Soup Recipe: Loaded with Greens and Ready in Under 10 Minutes
A simple miso soup recipe for greens and garlic lovers! I love miso soup because it takes just a few minutes to prepare and it's a great for times when I'm in the mood for an Asian-inspired taste. Plus, it's good for you. According to some studies, soy bean products...
3 Easy Bok Choy Recipes: Nutrient Dense, Low in Oxalate, and Simply Delicious!
Bok choy (also known as pak choi or Brassica chinensis) is a relative of cabbage, and belongs to cruciferous vegetables, a family of especially nutrient-dense vegetables that contain unique anti-cancer compounds.
It is a common ingredient in many Asian-inspired recipes. You should have no trouble finding bok choy at the market as it is available almost year-round. Look for a plant with firm stalks that is free of brown spots. Bok choy is one of the most nutrient-dense foods in the world, providing lots of vitamins A, C, and K as well as folate, calcium, and other nutrients.
It is highly beneficial for its calcium availability – bok choy is lower in oxalate, a substance that binds up calcium and prevents it from being absorbed, than most other leafy greens.
Oxalates In Spinach and Other Leafy Greens: Can Oxalic Acid In Green Smoothies Devastate Your Health?
Is there a hidden danger lurking in green smoothies? There have been several articles appearing on the Internet recently about dangers of oxalic acid and how it can have devastating effect on your health, including your kidneys. The incidence of kidney stones is high in the US. However, it’s extremely unlikely that greens are the reason why we have lots of kidney stones, since most Americans eat very little greens.
