Food Focus: Cilantro

ByRuthie Guten December 8, 2010June 5, 2021

Cilantro

(This article appeared in the December, 2010 issue of A Healthy You.)

The leaves of the coriander plant are called Cilantro. It is also known as Chinese Parsley. It is a sweet and fragrant herb that has been used medicinally in many cultures for many years. It is also a very good source of dietary fiber.

Cilantro has been said to be effective in helping to remove mercury, heavy metals & toxic agents from the body. It has been used as a digestive aid, is said to be anti-inflammatory, and is a good source of iron and magnesium. Cilantro has been used to control blood sugar, cholesterol

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Food Focus: Horseradish

ByRuthie Guten February 8, 2013June 5, 2021

Food Focus: Horseradish Did you know that for centuries horseradish was thought of as a medicine and not as a condiment? In the 1500’s, it was known in England as “Red Cole” and it grew wild in several areas of the country. Horseradish can be used medicinally as the root contains an antibiotic substance as…

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Food Focus: Onion

ByRuthie Guten December 14, 2011June 5, 2021

Food Focus: Onion Onion: Onions (Allium cepa) belong to the lily family, the same family as garlic, chives, and shallots. Health Powers: Onion is effective against many bacteria including Bacillus subtilis, Salmonella, and E. coli. Onion extracts, rich in a variety of sulfides, provide some protection against tumor growth; and are used in relief treatment…

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Food Focus: Blue Corn

ByRuthie Guten July 12, 2015July 5, 2021

Food Focus: Blue Corn I’ve been intrigued by the nutrition value of blue corn since Dr. Roby Mitchell first introduced me to his BALi Eating Plan several years ago. Blue corn is also known as Hopi maize, It is grown in Mexico and U.S., particularly in Arizona and New Mexico and has advantages over white or…

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Food Focus: Maca Powder

ByRuthie Guten December 19, 2012June 5, 2021

Food Focus: Maca Powder Maca powder is a super food. Dried maca root contains about 10% protein that is mostly obtained from amino acids, which are the building blocks of protein. It is grown in the Andes Mountains and has historically been a valuable commodity to the indigenous people of the Andes Mountain region. It…

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Food Focus: Mesclun

ByRuthie Guten May 20, 2015March 31, 2020

Food Focus: Mesclun What is Mesclun? I didn’t know either. That is, until we received an order from the Organic Food Coop we used to use before we bought our Tower Garden. Here’s the Wikipedia version: “Mesclun is a salad mix of assorted small, young salad green leaves, that originated in Provence, France. The traditional mix…

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Food Focus and Recipe: Collard Greens

ByRuthie Guten June 24, 2020June 25, 2020

Food Focus: Collard Greens Prep Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 20-40 minutes (depending on cookware)Yield: 2-3 servingsIngredients 1 bunch of fresh collard greens (chopped)1 onion, thinly slicedfresh garlic (as much as you want)olive oilsoup broth (vegetable or chicken broth)salt & pepper to taste (we used smoke-seasoned salt)red chili flakes to tastetabasco to tasteDirectionsSauté minced garlic in olive oil…

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