Natural Healing News

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Recently, I was at my home in Washington state, helping prepare a family dinner. Soon, my niece and nephew’s children — ages 2 through 5 — pulled up stools and chairs and pitched in. By the time dinner was ready, there was a little (an understatement) flour on the floor, […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is believed to have been produced in Jamaica about 300 years ago by the accidental pollination of a pomelo and an orange. It was named for the way the fruit grows in clusters, like grapes. All varieties of grapefruit have no fat or cholesterol and are rich […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Prepare the sorbet and cook the chicken the night before or at least five hours before serving. Before they arrive, put on some music, finish preparing the food, slice a loaf of great bread and enjoy the time with your friends.   Fresh Grape and Sparkling Wine Sorbet Ingredients: 4 […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Blueberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and their fiber content can help alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammation, especially when eaten with probiotics. They are rich in polyphenols, which have an antimicrobial and antioxidant effect. The combination of blueberries and probiotics has been shown to reduce inflammation-inducing bacteria in […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  In Arizona, we are now enjoying that short season in our state known as winter. The snowbirds are wearing their shorts and sitting by the pool, but it is very cold for us full-time residents, as our bodies are unaccustomed to the lower temperatures. We need and crave something to […]

by Stan Kalson  —  Cacao, the plant that is the source of chocolate, originated with the Olmec Indians around 1500 B.C. Cacao products have been winning fans since the Aztec leader Montezuma introduced the first chocolate beverage to the Spanish conqueror Cortez, who subsequently took it to Spain. The Mayans and Aztecs used cacao in […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  You just got a phone call from friends wanting to stop by in a couple of hours for drinks and “just a few nibbles.” Do not panic! Repeat that: Do not panic. Just straighten up the house, do a quick dusting and then take a little time to prepare an […]

by Stan Kalson —  The following are a few recipes for great appetizers that has been shared by Jessica Metz, a registered dietician and owner of the former Mandala Tearoom, that was located in Scottsdale, Ariz.:   White Bean Hummus Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups white beans, cooked and drained 1/4 cup tahini 3 tablespoons lemon juice […]

by Stan Kalson —  Everyone loves pizza and there are many choices and special requests. These include no-cheese and meatless dishes. Some additional favorites include the works, white, chicken ranch, veggie, Mexican, Greek, Hawaiian, BBQ chicken and all the new designer pizzas. Just add a salad made with items from the farmers’ market and you […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) are a member of the same botanical family as onions, scallions and garlic, and have a long history of culinary and medicinal uses. Chives, and their flowers, are high in vitamin C, folic acid and potassium, and contain a high concentration of sulfur compounds and other essential […]

by Stan Kalson —  Custom wraps and salads are available at many restaurants today. Some are homemade, fresh, with natural ingredients from which customers can select to make their own custom salads and wraps. Here are some salad and wrap recipes to try at home. BBQ Tortilla Salad Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped salad greens 1/2 cup […]

by Dorothy Krupnick, M.S.R.D. —  Walking down the supermarket aisles to shop for a healthy dessert will baffle any consumer who is new to nutrition and health awareness. There are cake and pudding mixes, prepared cookie dough and the like. As consumers, we are bombarded with the concept of simple carbohydrates versus complex carbohydrates. We […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Switching to a gluten-free diet means making changes in your pantry, in the foods you buy and in the recipes you use. It is also a lot of trial and error, but remember, if the foods you choose are fresh vegetables or protein eaten plain, raw or cooked simply, they […]