This recipe will satisfy your craving for hot soup during the cold season. The soaked dried mushroom adds a deep, smoky flavor. Yield: 1 1/3 cups, 1 serving 1 cup plus 2 Tbs water 1 cup peeled and thinly sliced carrot ¼ cup baby spinach, firmly packed 1 dried shiitake mushroom, soaked for 30 minutes… Read more
I read lots of food, nutrition, and diet books these days. One thing that is very often included in the list of things that help to maintain a healthy gut is the practice of regularly taking probiotics. Until a few years ago, I didn’t know what probiotics were, how they might be helpful. It turns… Read more
A raw version of the traditional Japanese soup makes use of unpasteurized miso paste that adds texture and flavor. Miso is a fermented food and contains naturally occurring pro-biotics – great for good digestion and a healthy gut. ½ cup fresh shitake mushrooms, sliced thin. 1 tsp. nama shoyu 1Tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ tsp…. Read more
Miso has been a staple in Chinese and Japanese diets dating back to approximately 2500 years. This fermented ingredient is well-recognized for stimulating digestion and energizing the body. When choosing miso make sure you avoid the pasteurized versions and search for the live enzyme-rich, organic product to be sure you receive the full benefits of… Read more
2 cups raw cashew nuts 3 cloves garlic 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice 1 Tbs. chickpea miso 1 Tbs. raw tahini 1 cup red bell pepper pinch cayenne pepper Soak cashew nuts overnight in 4 cups filtered water. Drain. Put the garlic in the food processor first, and chop. Then add the rest of the… Read more