. . . some recipes Healthy doesn’t have to be boring, or tasteless. Here are some enticing recipes from Michelle King Davis’s book, Beyond Healthy Recipes, available at Beyond Health. ALL RAW SANDWICH FILLING  -  Makes 4 wraps 1 clove garlic, minced 2 T fresh lime juice 2 ripe avocados, peeled and seed removed ¼ cup onions, finely chopped Spices of choice (cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, oregano, or basil) Selina Celtic Sea Salt to taste 4-5 collard greens or large romaine lettuce leaves Using a food processor, process the above ingredients, except for the greens or romaine, until smooth and use it as the dressing for a combination of any of the vegetables below: Carrots, shredded Zucchini or yellow squash, shredded Tomato, chopped Broccoli, finely chopped Cauliflower, finely chopped Cabbage, shredded Bell peppers, thinly sliced Scallions, chopped Cilantro, parsley, basil or dill, chopped Mung bean, clover, broccoli, radish or alfalfa sprouts Finely c…

. . .  for elegant dining during the holidays or any other time of year! Whether you want to lose a few pounds, prevent or reverse diabetes, protect your bones, reduce blood pressure and heart disease risk, or boost your immunity and fight cancer, balsamic vinegar can help. But what you’ll love our balsamic for during this holiday season (or at any time of year) is its rich, complex taste that complements just about any fruit or vegetable. Here are just a few of the many ways balsamic can turn ordinary fruits and vegetables into something extraordinary and memorable: *Spoon balsamic vinegar over baked pears, or fresh strawberries or peaches. *Add to steamed vegetables in place of butter and salt. *Combine tomato wedges with strawberries, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar. *Blanch spinach, drain and shock in ice water. Squeeze dry, chop and toss with toasted pine nuts, raisins, olive oil and a tiny bit of balsamic vinegar. Add capers if you like. An especially winnin…

Given the public health crisis sugar is causing, as well as widespread sugar addiction, we’re not big fans of sweet treats. For an unjaded palate, fruits and the sweeter vegetables like red peppers, carrots and beets, eaten in moderation, provide plenty of sweetness, while even the healthier sweets, like raw honey and dried fruits, cause unfavorable blood sugar swings and can all too often easily revive a dormant sugar addiction. Artificial sweeteners are toxic, as we’ve written about before in Newsclips and articles, and of the “natural” sweeteners available, such as agave, Monk fruit and stevia, Raymond Francis has approved only one stevia product: BetterStevia Organic Extract Powder from NOW. (Note: He had previously approved KAL Stevia, but withdrew his approval when they began adding maltodextrin to their product.) However sweets are such a huge part of the holidays, and when prepared in a low-glycemic way and eaten occasionally, they do little harm. Watch how they affect y…