Acid and Alkaline, by Herman Aihara

I LOVED this book, and read several chapters of it over and over so that it could make better sense each time.  Slightly heavy with chemistry and explanations about how the body uses dietary acids and alkaline minerals in different combinations to perform different functions, but it is definitely an interesting read…and extremely enlightening about how diet directly … Continue reading

Sprouted Bean Chili

Sprouted Bean Chili

Ingredients: 1/4 cup each of dried red kidney beans, white navy beans, and adzuki beans. 1 red onion, diced 2-3 tomatoes, skin removed and diced (put in boiling water for a few minutes, until the skin slides off easily) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 3-inch cinnamon stick 1 bay leaf 3 cloves 1 tbsp coconut … Continue reading

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Make a healthy dish of delicious southern-style candied sweet potatoes using healthier sweeteners! You will need:  2 medium sweet potatoes 1 tbsp coconut oil 2 tbsp grass-fed butter 1/2 – 1 tbsp blackstrap molasses (optional) 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional) 3 tsp coconut palm sugar (optional) 1.  Peel potatoes, cut into large chunks, then cook in boiling … Continue reading