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Quick Cruciferous Stir-Fry

Posted Monday, November 08, 2010

Rich in cruciferous vegetables, this stir-fry offers significant cancer protection. Not only do the phytochemicals sulforaphane and indoles suppress tumor growth, they also inhibit cancer cell metastasis.  Turn this simple dish in to a full-sized meal by adding diced, medium-firm tofu and serving with brown basmati rice. Serves 4 to 6.  ... FULL POST

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Veggie of the Month: Broccoli

Posted Thursday, November 04, 2010

Originally cultivated in Italy, broccoli's name is derived from the Latin word brachium, which means branch or arm.  Broccoli, or broccolo in Italian, is a member of the cabbage family and is closely related to cauliflower.    ... FULL POST

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Cozy up to Fall with Warm Roasted Butternut Squash

Posted Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Autumn is at our doorstep and the signs are everywhere: the leaves are turning colours, there’s a drizzle in the air and evidence of the autumn harvest are all over the grocery stores.  ... FULL POST

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Cooking at Home to Beat the Heat and the HST

Posted Friday, July 16, 2010

This month, not only are west-coasters preparing for much-needed heat waves, we are also adjusting to the introduction of HST. Cool your bodies and wallets by cooking at home with summer-fresh ingredients. Here’s a body and budget-friendly 5-course meal to help you skip the grease and the extra tax on restaurant food.   ... FULL POST

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Step-by-Step Guide to Sprouting Quinoa & Tasty Raw Food Recipe

Posted Sunday, December 06, 2009

Many believe the raw food diet has numerous health benefits such as: increased energy, improved skin, better digestion, weight loss and reduced risk of heart disease. I highly recommend trying to include as much raw food as possible in your daily diet to get the most out of your meals. Growing sprouts at home is not only a tasty way to add raw food to your daily diet, but it is also a simple way to boost your protein intake.  ... FULL POST

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