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It's the peak of the Bok Choy season. Here’s a recipe that takes MAX 5 minutes. Bok Choy is filled with Vitamin A, C, K, B6, folate, Calcium, Potassium and fiber. It’s cooling and drying according to TCM Nutrition - still perfect for hot & humid autumn. Ingredients: 2-3 Bok Choy bunches 1 String Beans bunch 1-2 Garlic cloves, cut 1cm Ginger, freshly grated 1 Lemon, freshly squeezed Soy sauce Handful Pumpkin seeds How to? 1. To a wok, add the garlic, Bok Choy, beans, ginge

Goji Berries (Gou ji zi in Chinese Herbology) are everywhere now, even my local mini-market. According to Chinese medicine they are considered Blood Tonifiers and therefore nourish and tonify liver and kidney - yin and/or blood deficiency with pain in lower back and legs, low grade abdominal pain, impotence, nocturnal emission, diabetes as well as brightening the eyes (blurred vision), dizziness and diminished acuity. More on its uses in common language in the attached arti

It took me 50 years to experiment with pancakes. If I knew how easy it is. I always look for variety in my breakfast between porridge,...

Perfect in nourishing our body and blood Calming the heart Lubricating the intestines, for those who suffer from constipation. Okra also lubricates the lungs, for those suffering from dry cough I served it with my favorite super-grain Millet. Can be replaced by whichever you prefer. Ingredients: 3 shallots 3-4 beets, cut into cubes 12-15 fresh okra (Lady Finger) pods, trim off the top of the pod Curry Powder (any type you like – Mild to Wild, Thai-Indian-Cambodian) ½ gin

"Winter" is in full swing and if you want something colorful, healthy, delicious and easy for the weekend, check this one... What's in it? Veggies - Anyone you can find in the markets. I got these from my farmer: red & yellow beet, squash, zucchini, red onion, white carrot, red daikon, Jerusalem artichoke, eggplant, fennel, kohlrabi 2-3 tablespoons Miso 1 tablespoon rice vinegar Olive oil, S&P How to? + Slice & Dice as you wish + Mix in a bowl with olive oil, S & P. Leave f

The current season is characterized by dry and cold winds. This spread is made from nurturing ingredients (such as beets and sesame...

For me, pies=winter. Being a spontaneous chef (for better or worse), means that the daily dish is made of what I find in the fridge or on...

What's in it? (enough for 12 respectable or 24 small pancakes): 1 Cup and a half of 70% Spelt flour (what I had. No reason to use...

It's gluten-free (and kosher for Passover) It's also rich in goodies like tahini, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts It's sweet-ish...

Spring comes summer and there’s plenty of greens and colorful veggies to eat. Here's a recipe in two versions that take approx. 10...

A large study from the US recently published in the prestigious Circulation Journal assessed whether consuming soy products reduces the...

Colorful and refreshing, without too much salt or acidity, this is a dish that warms the body in moderation and nourishes the brain and is therefore suitable for both hot summer days or for activities that require concentration and learning. Recipe provided by my dear friend Irit Aish - Ayurveda Consultant What's in it? (for 4): 2-3 fresh broccoli cut into small flowers (~3 cups) ½ small red cabbage cut into cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt For dressing: 1 wh

This is the first sweet recipe here, in honor of the new year. Sweet, nutritious and a serious booster when you're low on sugars. It's sooo rich that you won't want more than one a day. Remember that dates are healthy but 1date = 2 teaspoons of sugar, so consume in moderation. Another great recipe by my friend Irit Aish, Ayurvedic Medicine Consultant What's in it? 6 Dates Any nuts you like: Pecan, Almond, Pistachio, Cashew Optional: Coconut flakes How to? 1. Roast pecans, pi

Oregano oil ( Origanum vulgare ) is known in traditional medicine to protect and treat bacterial infections, viruses and parasites in the stomach. It joins other potent essential oils like tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus, each with a slightly different indication. The main active ingredients in oregano oil are Carvacrol and Thymol, which have antioxidant activity in addition to antimicrobial activity (1). Oregano oil has been shown to be effective in bacterial infections such

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease (=the body's immune system attacks itself) in which the joints and nearby tissues are destroyed. The main symptoms will appear in the hands, knees and feet and include significant pain, stiffness, local heat and redness and may appear at any time during the day, but the pain is likely to be more severe in the morning. The treatment of RA is complex. On one hand, slow the progression of the disease with the help of biol

An earth connection was an everyday reality in past cultures. Dominant lifestyle factors such as insulating footwear, high-rise buildings, and elevated beds separate most of us from direct skin connection with the Earth’s surface. Multi-disciplinary research has revealed that grounding or earthing , a conductive direct contact of the human body (bare feet, hands or grounding systems) with the surface of the Earth produces significant benefits on physiology and health. Such be

New study published in the prestigious American J Cardiology that used a 5-years data from over 60,000 participants shows significant...

In the fall/winter I make soup almost every day. And constantly looking to innovate :) One evening I remembered I received from my organic food supplier a selection of beautiful roots (Jerusalem artichoke, carrots, parsley) and that I also have a considerable amount of Fava that I've brought from Greece. Not to confuse, what the Greek call Fava is actually yellow or split peas. Fava Beans are actually called Broad Bean and are made of relatively large green pods. The Greek Fa

Diabetes is a chronic disease with current prevalence of 10% of the world's population. Together with high blood pressure , high "bad" cholesterol and obesity they are part of the "Metabolic Syndrome" and pose major risk factors for heart diseases and stroke. The treatment of diabetes and cholesterol is complex and usually includes lifetime medication combined with a significant change in lifestyle including aerobic exercise, proper nutrition and drinking herbal infusions.

Eggs are a rich source of high-quality protein, bioactive compounds (such as lutein and zeaxanthin), as well as minerals, folate, B vitamins, fat-soluble vitamins, and omega-3 fatty acids. However, they are a lso rich in cholesterol and some dietary recommendations have suggested limiting egg consumption to less than 3 eggs per week. Data published over the years has been inconsistent and the debate in the medical community continues. Two new studies published in 2020 from US