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Tropical Smoothie Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Aug 27, 2007
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This tropical smoothie recipe calls for just four ingredients, all of which are foods that are indigenous to tropical regions. If you can't find coconut milk at your local grocery store, try an Asian food market. Most Asian markets now carry brands that contain only trace amounts of preservatives, if any.

Coconut milk contributes loads of healthy fatty acids, richness, and a wonderful coconut aroma to this smoothie.

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Vita-Mix Blender

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 20, 2007
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Over the past two months, my wife and I helped my Aunt start a small but quaint cafe in the city that we live in. After three years of hoping that one or more of our relatives would move up to our city from Toronto, to finally have it happen was a cause for celebration! Read more

 

Italian Pea and Basil Soup Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jul 19, 2007
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Green peas are full of many health-promoting nutrients, the most abundant one being vitamin K1, which is needed for optimal bone mineralization. Green peas are also abundant in folate, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin B1, beta-carotene, and vitamin C.

Enjoy the following recipe for a traditional Italian green pea and basil soup (the quantities listed in the ingredients section will produce approximately 4 servings). Read more

 

Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sandwich Recipe

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Jun 29, 2007
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If you love burgers but can do without large amounts of red meat, you'll love this recipe for thick and juicy grilled Portobello mushroom sandwiches. Portobello mushrooms are rich in niacin (vitamin B3), potassium, and selenium.

Be sure to make the basil-lemon pesto sauce that accompanies this recipe; it adds loads of tangy flavor to these awesome sandwiches.

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Making Sense of Carbohydrates

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on May 15, 2007
Healthy Eating Resources
Natural Health Care

Carbohydrates are created in the leaves of plants, where they are created out of water, carbon dioxide, and the radiant energy of sunlight.

Although your body can obtain all of the energy that it needs from dietary protein and fat, the most efficient source of fuel for your cells are carbohydrates.

We can classify all of the carbohydrates that we know of into three general categories: Read more

 

How to Pick Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Apr 23, 2007
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If you want your grocery dollars to consistently bring home the most nutritious fruits and vegetables that your local market has to offer, you have to know when different fruits and vegetables are in season and what to look for in appearance and texture.

In this article, the peak in-season range for different fruits and vegetables is relevant to all of Canada, most of the upper half of the United States, and pretty much all other countries that lie within the same latitudinal range, give or take a few degrees. Read more

 

Latest Pesticide Analysis of Common Fruits and Vegetables

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 31, 2007
Health Warnings
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In late 2006, the Environmental Working Group released their latest report on the average pesticide content of common fruits and vegetables.

Many different studies that have been done with animals have found that exposure to pesticides can increase the risk of developing various types of cancer, nervous system dysfunction, and reproductive problems. Read more

 

A Clean Way To Peel Pomegranates

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Nov 11, 2006
Healthy Eating Resources

Have you ever wished that you knew of an easier way of peeling pomegranates? Or at the very least, a method of preparation that didn't leave small splashes of ruby red on your clothes? Read more

 

Indole-3-Carbinol: A Powerful Compound That Can Prevent And Treat Cancer

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Oct 01, 2006
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Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, kale and kohlrabi - this family of cruciferous vegetables is naturally rich in indole-3-carbinol (I3C), a compound that is quickly becoming recognized as one of the most powerful cancer-fighting compounds that we know of. Read more

 

The Anti-Cancer Diet

Posted by Dr. Ben Kim on Mar 01, 2006
Healthy Eating Resources

In response to an article on ways to prevent cancer that I wrote a few weeks ago, several subscribers sent in letters asking for a specific anti-cancer diet, one that can be followed after receiving chemotherapy.

I recommend the following guidelines to people who visit our clinic looking to get stronger and healthier after a bout with chemotherapy: Read more

 

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