By Dr. Nicole Sundene
With the hot summer months upon us (well not so much in Seattle today), I thought I would share my favorite herbal iced tea recipe to help you “Unleash your inner fabulosity”.
Mixing fat burning green tea with pomegranate juice is a most delicious delivery system for the heart healthy antioxidants, proanthocyanins, bioflavonoids, […]

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If I can make this easy whole foods recipe then anyone can!
This recipe for dairy free banana “ice cream” is a piece of dairy free cake to make for those that are allergic or intolerant to dairy. If you long for something cold and creamy, banana ice cream should surely satisfy.
Eating bananas instead of […]

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Most sports drinks are just pollutionfests chock full of Kitchen Table Villains such as High Fructose Corn Syrup, food colorings, additives, preservatives, and artificial flavorings and colorings.
The two widely available sports drinks I commonly recommend for athletes and those that are at risk of dehydration are Emergen-C and Recharge.
If you do not have these readily […]

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Recently someone told me that they “don’t have time to eat breakfast”.
I replied “you don’t have time to NOT eat breakfast. Not eating breakfast is killing you slowly. Your lifespan will be shortened by not taking care of yourself properly, therefore if you don’t eat breakfast you will REALLY be short on time.”
As much […]

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If I can make this recipe, then ANYONE can make this recipe. Combining the simple whole foods ingredients of salmon with rosemary is not only great for the cardiovascular system, but memory and concentration as well.
The omega-3 oils combine nicely with the anti-oxidant and circulatory properties of the rosemary to give your brain a […]

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The key to adopting a Whole Foods Diet is to find one new whole foods recipe to try each week. Over time, and after enough trial and error you should easily have a bunch of healthy recipe ideas in your arsenal.
The weekend is a great time to practice a new recipe with your friends or […]

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When almost any bean, grain or seed is soaked overnight and allowed to grow, sprouting of the new plant occurs, in a burst of vitality, releasing its stored nutrients. These tiny, new and easy-to-digest plants literally contain the best of what the plant has to offer, since they are at their nutritional peak. During the […]

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Ayurvedic cooking offers some wonderfully new and unusual ways to cook vegetables.
SAUTÉED BROCCOLI
5 cups chopped broccoli
1–2 Tbs. ghee (directions below)
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Sea vegetables have 10-20 times the minerals of those found in land plants. They are an excellent source of minerals such as iodine, calcium, and iron. Also, they are rich sources of vitamins A, B, C, and E. Their taste may seem strong at first, so try a good recipe, like the one on the […]

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This is intended to be used to strengthen the Immune System and is not designed to be hypoallergenic. Modify as needed for your personal dietary needs.
4 cups Rolled Grains
Begin by using the following proportions, adjust as necessary: 2 cups rolled oats (flakes); use 4 cups if other grains are unavailable. 2 cups other rolled grains; […]

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Prebiotics are non-digestible components of food that can improve intestinal health. They stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the colon.
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Fats & oils are made from building blocks of fatty acids. Fatty acids affect health in different ways.
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) have healing properties that are crucial for maintaining health. There are two types of EFAs: omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Fatty acids like the omega 3 family promote normal cell growth and […]

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Tips about flax seed oil:
• It should always be kept in the refrigerator in a dark bottle to maintain freshness.
• Never cook with flax oil or heat it on the stove or in the microwave. — this destroys the benefits of the oil.
• As the oil sits over time it loses its freshness, smelling and […]

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Food Allergies: Survival Guide and Cookbook to Your Good Health. Stone, Carolyn; Beima, Janice. C. C. & Company Publishing, 1988.
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Menu suggestions and recipes for low salicylates, low amines, and wheat, corn & dairy free
• Waldorf salad - lettuce, chopped cashews, apples and nayonaise (soy)
• Salad Nicoise - green beans, lettuce, boiled potatoes and hard boiled eggs
• Cottage cheese with soy yogurt, applesauce and dry cereal such as oat bran flakes, puffed millet or hot rye cereal
• Stir-fry cabbage […]

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MILK
Allowed: Fresh, dry, evaporated, or condensed milk; half and half; sour or whipping cream; yogurt.
Avoid: Malted milk, some commercial chocolate drinks, and some non-dairy creamers.
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Breakfast Ideas:
Amazing Amaranth Pancakes (gluten-free)
1 beaten egg 3 tbs. arrowroot flour
1/4 cup apple juice (or other sweet juice) 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. sunflower oil (or flax oil) 1/4 tsp. baking powder (wheat free)
1/4 cup amaranth flour 1/8 tsp. sea salt
1/4 cup tapioca flour
Lightly oil frying pan with sesame oil and get medium hot. Beat wet ingredients together. Mix in […]

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Meal Planning Ideas: 
Breakfast Ideas
• Mochi with cashew butter, peeled pear or apple
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1 unbaked 7 ½ inch pie crust
10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
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3 ripe bananas (1 cup mashed)
Juice from one lemon
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