whole grain bread Canola mayonnaise spread favorite mustard or salad dressing California avocado slices cucumber slices tomato slices sprouts (broccoli, radish, alfalfa, etc.) sunflower seeds (preferably raw, sprouted) Optional: spinach leaves, cheese, hard boiled egg, soy bits Spread bread with mayo and mustard (or salad dressing), then start piling on ingredients. For kids, you’ll need […]
Baked or Grilled Salmon
salmon, filet, one pound lemon wedges season to taste (Dr. Bill’s favorite is the Salmon Marinade from VitalChoice.com) Line a baking dish with foil and spray with coconut oil. Rinse salmon and set on the foil. Squeeze lemon over salmon; then season to taste. Bake at 350 for approximately 15-25 minutes, depending on thickness of […]
Steamed Veggies
carrots potatoes zucchini broccoli celery Spike olive oil fresh grated Parmesan cheese Place the veggies that take the longest to cook in the bottom of the steamer and give them a couple minute head start, that way you don’t overcook anything. Add other veggies and just lightly steam so nothing is crunchy. Be careful not […]
Tofu Stir Fry
1 cup brown rice or Basmatti and 2 cups water assorted fresh vegetables (carrots, zucchini, broccoli, celery, bean sprouts, onions, mushrooms) olive or sesame oil tamari soy sauce garlic cloves seasonings of your choice firm, organic tofu Cook or steam the rice. As rice is cooking, prepare your veggies. Heat a small amount of oil […]
Tasty Fruit Muffins
whole wheat flour, 2 cups baking powder, 3 teaspoons sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon Mix together and preheat oven to 400. eggs, 2 maple syrup (pure), 1 cup canola oil (grape seed oil is best), 1/3 cup peaches or apricots, chopped, 1 cup peach or apricot spreadable fruit (unsweetened, no sulfites or sulpher dioxide), 1 tablespoon […]
Apple Cinnamon Raisin Muffins
apples, grated, with skins, 2Add 3/4 cup of fruit juice (unsweetened) and cook apples until soft. Blend and strain excess liquid. apple, grated, unpeeled and uncooked, 1, put aside rice flour, 1 cup barley flour, 1 cup rolled oats (grind in coffee grinder), 1 cup baking powder, 11/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tablespoon sea salt, 1/2 […]
Awesome Potato Veggie Leek Soup
potato leek soup, non dairy, Imagine brand, 2 potatoes, chopped, 3 carrots, chopped, 5 asparagus, cut into 11/2 inch pieces, 1 pound cloves of garlic, 4 large garlic seasoning, 1 tsp. sea salt, 2 tsp. black pepper, 1/2 tsp. cayenne, to your liking Cook all ingredients until tender. To make your own potato leek base: […]
10 Reasons Yogurt is a Top Health Food
Here are the Top 10 Reasons Yogurt is a Top Health Food 1. Yogurt is easier to digest than milk. Many people who cannot tolerate milk, either because of a protein allergy or lactose intolerance, can enjoy yogurt. The culturing process makes yogurt more digestible than milk. The live active cultures create lactase, the enzyme […]
Shopping for Yogurt
Yogurt can provide a great lesson in how to compare nutrition labels. Next time you’re at the supermarket, pick up a nutrient-dense yogurt (Dr. Bill’s personal favorite is organic Stonyfield Greek Yogurt) and one of the “light” brands that are produced with artificial ingredients. Then try them both at separate times of the day. Notice […]
How to Buy the Healthiest Yogurt: 5 Tips
As when you purchase any food, read the label, both the “Nutritional Facts” panel and the list of ingredients. Look specifically at the following: 1. The best nutritional deal is plain yogurt, which has only two ingredients: live cultures and milk (whole milk, low-fat, or skim). The longer the ingredients list, the more calories you […]
5 Ways to Use Yogurt as a Nutritious Substitute
Yogurt is one of the most versatile foods, especially for children who love dips and toppings. It can be used as a substitute for many high-fat foods. Here are some suggestions. Use yogurt in place of mayonnaise. Non- fat, plain yogurt contains less than ten percent of the calories, less than one percent of the […]
Why Your Body Needs Water
Over 50 percent of an adult’s body is water; that figure goes as high as 75 percent in an infant. Blood is 80 percent water and even muscles are 70 percent water. The waterway flows through your body, delivers nutrients to cells and carries away waste. Water acts as your body’s cooling system, moving heat […]