Beans are truly good for the heart, but they don't produce the gastric side effects most people relate them to if they are cooked correctly. The secret here is the kombu used in the recipe below. Kombu is another kind of sea vegetable that brings out the flavor and sweetness of beans and aids in their digestion. Beans with brown rice provides the complete protein complex of … [Read more...]

Ingredients: Serves 4 or more 2 cups cooked chickpeas 4 red radishes, sliced in half moons 1 small cucumber, sliced in quarters 2 stalks celery, diced 1 1/4 cup parsley, minced Garnish with sprouts, lettuce Ume-Oil Marinade: 1/4 cup sesame or olive oil 2-3 tablespoons umeboshi vinegar Directions: Put cooked chickpeas in marinade and let sit 1-2 … [Read more...]

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame or olive oil 1 medium onion, minced 1 carrot, minced 1 large stalk celery, minced 2-3 cups cooked rice 6 cups water 6-12 ounces white fish 1 teaspoon grated ginger juice Sea salt or shoyu soy sauce to taste Parsley, minced for a garnish Directions: Heat oil in a skillet with a small amount of water. Add … [Read more...]

Ingredients: Serves 4-6 2 teaspoons sesame or olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 3 carrots, diced 2 ears corn cut off the cob 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon each fresh thyme, basil, sage & rosemary or if using dried 1/2 6 cups vegetable stock or water 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional) 1 cup red lentils 1/4 cup shoyu soy … [Read more...]

Anyone on a weight-loss or cholesterol-reducing program knows that eggs, bacon, sausage and buttered toast are taboo, but those whose lifestyles are very physically active might require the stronger energy of protein for breakfast from time to time. If you are in the early stages of changing your diet and find you are missing the old standard breakfast fare, here is the … [Read more...]