It is possible to kick start the immune system with herbal and nutrient supplements, but you can also do it with amazingly potent and powerful anti-microbial, anti-viral, and ant-fungal spiced cooking. This, my dear lovers, is what I call Food as Medicine. Oh Hippocrates, you were so wise!
Though I have yet to find just the right teacher to advise me on how to use Chinese herbs in my cooking to medicinize it, Indian spices are easy peezy and so crazy healthful. Remember way back when I divulged that my family took our Chanuka celebrations the way of Indian cooking? Well, this spicy Dal was a part of that feast and the other dayzee, Josh and I pulled the leftovers out of the freezer and it was still just as deelish. With the mix of curry spices and oodles of ‘it had a kick’ fresh ginger, the slow cooking and one pot goodness of this Dal makes it amazingly easy, crazy healing and completely warming. Now isn’t that a recipe for immune system support?
To get a little technilicious (this would be the why/how), one of many reasons that curry spices are so great for our immune health is that curry contains the spice turmeric and turmeric contains the phytochemical called curcumin. In addition to being a holy smokes anti-inflammatory, curcumin is also rich in anti-oxidants and helps detoxify the liver. And it gives curries that gorgeous yellow colour. Heat this one up as we draw the year to a close.
Yellow Split Pea Dal
2 cups yellow split peas, soaked for 6-8 hours and rinsed thoroughly
1/2 – 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
1 onion, chopped
1 Tbs curry powder
pinch or two of chili flakes or cayenne
2 Tbs fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp black mustard seeds
2 Tbs coconut oil
6 cups of water
sea salt to taste
cilantro as optional garnish
- Heat large pot over medium heat and add mustard seeds and toast until they begin to pop
- Add in oil and onion and sautee until oil becomes translucent (about 8 mins)
- Add in curry powder, chili/cayenne, and fresh ginger
- Sautee for another minute or two
- Add in the split peas and water.
- Cover and bring to a boil then reduce heat and summer for about 45 mins (until peas are soft and creamy)
- Then add salt and green peas and cook for a few more minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve over greens or your fave grain.
- Let the immune support begin!
For more info, you might just want to download the newly released Mp3 Healthy Through The Holidays. Your $9.99 purchase will include the option to download for free, the 8 page accompanying handout with all the highlights and few holiday recipes. And don’t forget about the 20% off ‘freshstart2010‘ discount you can apply to this purchase(details at the bottom)
Healthy Through The Holidays (52 min. Mp3 + Highlight Handout)
Staying on a healthy eating plan can be tough throughout the year. It becomes even tougher around the holiday season. Not only are we tempted by the goodies and beverages being served at all the holiday parties, we are also under more stress as we work longer hours, attend more functions and cope with more family than we may normally be accustomed to. All of this takes its toll on our immune system. In this lecture you will:
- What is the immune system?
- Immune system busters
- Immune system boosters
- Learn how to navigate the holiday buffet tables, pot luck dinners and evenings of indulgence
- Acquire tips and tricks keep your immune system strong and fighting
- Discover some healthy holiday meal and dish ideas
Using humour, relevant and simple explanations, and practical solutions, Meghan will leave you inspired and motivated to keep yourself healthy through the holidays!
$9.99
The next group program kicks off on January 3rd, 2010. We will be starting with a 3-day Green Smoothie Cleanse followed by a program of your choosing, either 5 Days Low Glycemic Eating or 5 Days Vegan- whatever works best for you, works best for me. From now until January 3rd, purchase any two e-guides to health or other available products (including The Healthy Cookie: Unbaked), apply the discount code ‘freshstart2010‘ at the checkout and save 20% on your purchase. Let’s get healthy together ’cause yaaaaay this is fun!
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Though I have yet to find just the right teacher to advise me on how to use Chinese herbs in my cooking to medicinize it, Indian spices are easy peezy and so crazy healthful. Remember way back when I divulged that my family took our Chanuka celebrations the way of Indian cooking? Well, this spicy Dal was a part of that feast and the other dayzee, Josh and I pulled the leftovers out of the freezer and it was still just as deelish. With the mix of curry spices and oodles of ‘it had a kick’ fresh ginger, the slow cooking and one pot goodness of this Dal makes it amazingly easy, crazy healing and completely warming. Now isn’t that a recipe for immune system support?
To get a little technilicious (this would be the why/how), one of many reasons that curry spices are so great for our immune health is that curry contains the spice turmeric and turmeric contains the phytochemical called curcumin. In addition to being a holy smokes anti-inflammatory, curcumin is also rich in anti-oxidants and helps detoxify the liver. And it gives curries that gorgeous yellow colour. Heat this one up as we draw the year to a close.
Yellow Split Pea Dal
2 cups yellow split peas, soaked for 6-8 hours and rinsed thoroughly
1/2 – 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
1 onion, chopped
1 Tbs curry powder
pinch or two of chili flakes or cayenne
2 Tbs fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp black mustard seeds
2 Tbs coconut oil
6 cups of water
sea salt to taste
cilantro as optional garnish
For more info, you might just want to download the newly released Mp3 Healthy Through The Holidays. Your $9.99 purchase will include the option to download for free, the 8 page accompanying handout with all the highlights and few holiday recipes. And don’t forget about the 20% off ‘freshstart2010‘ discount you can apply to this purchase(details at the bottom)
Healthy Through The Holidays (52 min. Mp3 + Highlight Handout)
Staying on a healthy eating plan can be tough throughout the year. It becomes even tougher around the holiday season. Not only are we tempted by the goodies and beverages being served at all the holiday parties, we are also under more stress as we work longer hours, attend more functions and cope with more family than we may normally be accustomed to. All of this takes its toll on our immune system. In this lecture you will:
Using humour, relevant and simple explanations, and practical solutions, Meghan will leave you inspired and motivated to keep yourself healthy through the holidays!
$9.99
The next group program kicks off on January 3rd, 2010. We will be starting with a 3-day Green Smoothie Cleanse followed by a program of your choosing, either 5 Days Low Glycemic Eating or 5 Days Vegan- whatever works best for you, works best for me. From now until January 3rd, purchase any two e-guides to health or other available products (including The Healthy Cookie: Unbaked), apply the discount code ‘freshstart2010‘ at the checkout and save 20% on your purchase. Let’s get healthy together ’cause yaaaaay this is fun!