Good Nutrition, No Matter What

When I set out to write about a particular cancer this week, I realized that no matter what cancer you are experiencing or are attempting to halt or prevent, good nutrition is required to set your cells straight and give them the best chance to heal and grow properly.Eating fresh organic fruits and vegetables are the best defense in fighting these diseases. Also by getting plenty of good, clean water along with adequate sleep and decreasing your stress level, you will be giving yourself the best chance to heal.

Eating fresh organic fruits and vegetables are the best defense in fighting these diseases. Also by getting plenty of good, clean water along with adequate sleep and decreasing your stress level, you will be giving yourself the best chance to heal.When choosing what fuel to put into your body, think of yourself as a thoroughbred race horse. You wouldn’t put chemically laden food, or all the other things that are allowed in all of

When choosing what fuel to put into your body, think of yourself as a thoroughbred race horse. You wouldn’t put chemically laden food, or all the other things that are allowed in all of processed foods out there into that race horse for it to function at it’s best. You would give that horse the best nutritional fuel for it to win the race.

We have to begin to associate what we’re eating with how our bodies are reacting to it and always keep in mind whether our food choices are serving us.

Following the 80/20 rule, choose 80% of the best whole foods you can to nourish your cells. For the other 20 %, choose wisely but slightly more indulgent foods to satisfy your likes, but that won’t overwhelm your system. This is a great rule to eat by and I encourage you to try it.

I wish you Happy and Healthy Eating!

Pad Thai Salad

The weather is beginning to heat up and Summer is upon us. Now is the time for fast and fresh recipes. I came across this recipe in the latest issue of Vegetarian Today. This recipe for Pad Thai Salad will leave you satisfied but not weighed down and give you energy for all your outdoor activities.

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Pad Thai Salad
6 Servings

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons Rice vinegar

2 tablespoons each, organic ketchup and tamarin1 tablespoon each, grapeseed oil and brown sugar (or any other natural sweetener such as honey or maple syrup1 1/2 teaspoons each

1 tablespoon each, grapeseed oil and brown sugar (or any other natural sweetener such as honey or maple syrup1 1/2 teaspoons each

1 1/2 teaspoons each chile garlic sauce (Sriracha) and minced fresh ginger

For the Salad

1 cup sugar snap peas, blanched for 2-3 minutes

2 cups each shredded napa cabbage, diced tomatoes and mung bean sprouts1 cup grated carrots, julienne yellow bell peppers, and sliced cucumbers1 cup each, fresh basil, cilantro and mint leaves1/2 cup sliced scallions1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

1 cup grated carrots, julienne yellow bell peppers, and sliced cucumbers1 cup each, fresh basil, cilantro and mint leaves1/2 cup sliced scallions1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

1 cup each, fresh basil, cilantro and mint leaves1/2 cup sliced scallions1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

1/2 cup sliced scallions1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts

Whisk together the vinegar ketchup tamarin, oil, lime juice, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, and ginger in a bowl. Correct seasoning of desired.

Blanch sugar snap peas in boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes, transfer to iced water to stop cooking process, then drain

Cook vermicelli according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water; drain again

Combine peas, vermicelli, cabbage, tomatoes, bean sprouts, carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, basil, cilantro, mint and scallions. Toss with enough dressing to flavor the salad without wetting it too much. Divide onto 6 plates and garnish with chopped peanuts

Each serving 299 cal;  9 grams total fat, 323 mg sodium, 48 grams carbohydrates, 5 grams fiber, 9 grams protein[/gdlr_styled_box]