Naturopathic Blog
Breast Cancer: What You Might Not Know
A few years ago, I had the chance to speak to group of breast cancer survivors on the benefits of naturopathic medicine during breast cancer treatment. Besides discussing the many ways naturopathic me...
When You Can't Go Organic
I am often confronted with this dilemma "Do I wait on line at Wholefoods or Trader Joe's or do I just buy an orange off the fruit stand guy which will take like 2 seconds." This article might seem lik...
Best of the "Clean 15" Hash
Serves 4-6
Enjoy this tasty veggie dish whether its organic or not!
2 medium Sweet Potatoes, finely chopped
1 cup Sweet peas, frozen or fresh
1 medium Onion, finely chopped
1 cup Eggplant finely c...
Moving Benefits
The time for the summer beach body might have already passed, but don't quit the gym just yet. There are so many other benefits of exercise. Even if you have spent the first half of your life on the...
Crab and Pineapple Stuffed Avocados
Serves 4
Pineapple is a source of bromelain, which is a natural antiflammortary that helps with muscle recovery. Crab loaded with B12 and minerals like zinc and selenium
1 cup fresh Pineapple, finely...
Authentic Korean Kimchi turned Vegan!
Traditional kimchi often calls for fish sauce which can be problematic if you are vegan, kosher or can’t eat fish. I’ve swapped fish sauce with miso which still has the power to kick start a delicious kimchi.
Sorting out the Sun
The threat of skin cancer has terrified us. Vitamin D deficiency has plagued us. We know that too much sun isn't good for us, but we are hearing more and more the importance of sun exposure. Hopefully...
Melon Kombucha Coolers
This refreshing drink combines the Vitamin A goodness of cantaloupe with kombucha.
1 cup cantaloupe chunks 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
16oz of ginger Kombucha store bought or 16oz...
Superfoods You Aren't Hearing Enough About!
Superfoods are all the rage these days. They are finding their way into everything from smoothies to flavored vodkas. Magically, everything becomes a health food! There are some foods that do deserve...
Ume Beet Salad
Serves 4-6
The sweetness of beets blends well with the salty tanginess of umeboshi plums.
2 cups shredded raw beets
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tbsp umebos...
What's in this ND's Travel Bag
Summer is finally here and that means time for summer vacation and trips to fun destinations. I am someone who prefers to travel light so I put a lot of thought into what I pack. I also want to bring...
Banana Pudding
Serves 4-6
This kid approved recipe comes from Hannah Springer, traditional foods chef, mother of two boys, and owner of the Oliver Weston Company
2 cups coconut milk (no additives, full-fat)
2 tbsp...
Lil' Remedies
Being woken up in the middle of the night by a sick child is no fun for anyone. We want to take away their "ouwies" or make their sniffles go away. For parents looking for natural alternatives for th...
Urban Foraging
Perhaps this sounds like an oxymoron, but to my Seattle readers this is not a new concept with all the mushrooms, lavender, and rosemary not to mention blackberries that grow there. Even here in New Y...
Parsnip Gnocchi with Dandelion Pesto
Serves 4-6
This dish will make you rethink your relationship with this pesky weed.
Gnocchi
1 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
1 lb parsnips, peeled
1 egg
1 tsp salt
Pesto
2 cups fresh dandelion greens
1/4 cup ol...
Meal Matters
Many of us often wonder what healthy eating actually means. It is not difficult to see why most of us can be quite confused. "Should I be vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, etc?" "Is sugar ev...
Red Velvet Pudding
Serves 4
Believe it or not this pudding is sugar free and contains a full serving of vegetables. The secret is roasting the beets for a long time concentrates them down, sweetening this dessert natural...
Healthy Heart Vows
Our heart is a vital organ that pumps precious oxygen and nutrients to our cells. Our very existence depends on the health of our heart. Nevertheless, some of our habits are very harmful to our hearts...
Better by Food: No Supplements Required
It is estimated that 75% of chronic diseases are related to diet. So rather than searching for a miracle herb or nutrient, perhaps we need to change what is on our plate. Below are just of a few cond...
Healthy Happy New Year New York
With it's hot dogs, greasy pizza, bagel bombs and bars that don't close until 5am, New York City might not seem like the healthiest destinations in the world. However, with the introduction of Citibik...