Recipe Friday! Today our East West Essentials kitchen is sharing a way to make a classic dressing healthier (and, in our opinion, even more delicious!). French Dressing Recipe 1/3 c. cooked brown rice 1 c. + 2 tbsp. organic red roast pepper soup 1/4 c. tahini 6 tbsp. honey 1 1/2 tbsp. paprika 1/2 c. lemon [...]
Our East West Essentials‘ co-founder Dr. Jeanne Wilson is also a foodie, and she loves to share recipes! She blends her education and understanding of how the body works with certain foods to create wonderful meals. Today she helps you “health up” that traditional salad. Q: I love to eat salads, but I know that doesn’t always mean [...]
Figs are amazing for anyone who has to deal with acid reflux and heartburn. One of my favorites for my dad – who suffers from this – is a great fig smoothie. Just combine the ingredients in a blender and enjoy! Ingredients 1/2 C whole figs 1/2 Cup papaya 1 tbsp coconut oil, (he is [...]
According to Dr. Oz, blueberries are the top anti-aging food. They contain high amounts of antioxidants and keep your body operating at its optimal level. I am aways looking for ways to incorporate more of this powerful fruit into my diet, and this salad is a great addition to my family’s menu. Sometimes I like [...]
Today is a favorite day on the blog: Recipe Friday! Today we are sharing the East West Essentials‘ secret to a healthy chicken curry. This is a surprisingly simple recipe to master, and it tastes like you were in the kitchen for hours… don’t worry, we won’t tell your guests! Chicken Curry with Spinach Ingredients: * 1 [...]
This is a delicious soup that will also get your Qi moving! In Chinese Medicine winter squash is known a Qi-moving tonic. Butternut squash is best and mostly eaten in the winter when it is said to have absorbed the sun’s energy over the summer. This soup packs a warming nutritional punch as the days [...]
Green apples have a wealth of benefits: They are full of fiber and proteins, contain vitamins, such as Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, can reduce blood pressure… and they are just simply delicious! This is a tasty and healthy salad that I love to make for lunch. Let us know what you think! Yield: [...]
Umeboshi are pickled ume fruits common in Japan, similar to a plum (and often referred to as such). Umeboshi Paste is a wonderful digestion aid, and has a uniquely delicious taste, perfect for salad dressings. It eliminates the need for salt, contains no carbs and helps to stimulate the appetite. We love this Umbeoshi dressing for [...]
Yesterday we shared this tip: A medium container at the theater has at least 900 calories-not including the “butter” topping or those new flavor sprinkles they have now also sell (bacon-cheddar, anyone?). Pre-pop your lowfat favorite and stash the bag in your tote. Calories saved: 600! (Not to mention the average markup on popcorn for U.S. [...]
I love to make soups in the winter. They are great for meals and I can freeze the leftovers and pull them out when I need a quick and healthy snack. This soup is a family favorite, and the white beans are full of folate, iron and fiber. Enjoy! White Bean Kale Soup Yield: 3 Quarts [...]
