Grilled Peaches with Bitter Greens and Blue (Bleu) Cheese

Grilling in the summer months keeps the kitchen heat outside, giving your HVAC a break. Lower cooling bills mean more money for you and less pollutants for the environment. Buying local fruits and vegetables supports your area farmers and reduces the amount of fossil fuel needed to get the season’s bounty from farm to market to table. So fire up the grill and try this delicious farmstand-friendly recipe for Grilled Peaches with Bitter Greens and Blue Cheese. http://www.tbyil.com/Grilled_Peaches_with_Bitter_Greens_and_Blue_Cheese.htm To see more of our tasty healthy recipes: http://www.tbyil.com/healthy_recipes.htm

Garlic Flavored Sautéed Chicken Breasts with Veggies

Here is another healthy chicken recipe which is quick and easy to make and very tasty. Enjoy it as a complete meal or use as a main course with a healthy salad and/or side dishes. http://www.tbyil.com/Garlic_Chicken_with_Vegetables.htm To see more of our tasty healthy recipes: http://www.tbyil.com/healthy_recipes.htm

Today's Healthy Recipe - Juicy Jerk Chicken

Spice up dinner with a succulent jerk chicken. This traditional Jamaican preparation features a rub of invigorating spices, including hot peppers, allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Onions are also used in the marinade and provide more than just pungent flavor; onions contain quercetin, an antioxidant that may help prevent cancer. Pair this chicken with whole grain rice and two or more vegetables for a tasty, well balanced meal. http://www.tbyil.com/Juicy_Jerk_Chicken.htm To see more of our tasty healthy recipes: http://www.tbyil.com/healthy_recipes.htm

Today's Healthy Recipe - Grilled Veggie Sandwiches

Tired of the same old turkey sandwiches? With a little preparation you’ll be able to forgo the typical cold-cut sandwich for something fresh and different. The variety of textures and colors in this veggie sandwich will stimulate your senses while offering filling fiber, which research shows may protect against colorectal cancer. Grilling the vegetables and pairing them with fresh basil and a light homemade spread will wake up your taste buds with a delicious and healthful lunchtime treat. http://www.tbyil.com/Grilled_Veggie_Sandwiches.htm To see more of our tasty healthy recipes: http://www.tbyil.com/healthy_recipes.htm

Today's Healthy Recipe - Ginger-Cantaloupe Fruit Popsicles

This recipe is just the ticket for the warming weather and oncoming growing season. Homemade fruit pops are the MacGyver of frozen snacks, made with basic kitchen tools in a rainbow of flavors. You're limited only by your imagination and creativity. Need a mold? Use paper cups. Lack paper cups? Experiment with ice cube trays. Try any combination of blended fruit with a kaleidoscope of ingredients that complement each other. As a bonus, the chef can make smoothies with surplus ingredients. http://www.tbyil.com/Ginger_Cantaloupe_Fruit_Popsicle.htm To see more of our tasty healthy recipes: http://www.tbyil.com/healthy_recipes.htm

Nature fights back - bugs devour GM Monsanto corn with a vengeance Friday, June 22, 2012 by: Tony Isaacs

(NaturalNews) Corn genetically engineered by Monsanto to kill western corn rootworm is reportedly being devoured by those pests with a vengeance. Thanks to heavy reliance on the genetically modified (GM) crops, the tiny rootworm pest has overtaken fields, outsmarting the genetic engineering that was supposed to keep it away.

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This Italian Chicken Stirfry is a mild tasting, yet hearty favorite that can be a quick "throw together" meal or a main course or even an addition to a picnic. The option of using frozen green beans makes this satisfying dish even more hassle-free for a busy weeknight dinner. http://www.tbyil.com/Italian_Chicken_Stirfry.htm To see more of our tasty healthy recipes: http://www.tbyil.com/healthy_recipes.htm

Natural Ways to Eliminate and Prevent Painful Kidney Stones

Natural Ways to Eliminate and Prevent Painful Kidney Stones

by Tony Isaacs

Kidney stones are mineral deposits which are made up of calcium, uric acid or the amino acid cysteine. There are many different theories as to how these "stones" form, but no one seems to know for sure. Regardless of how they form, kidney stones can often be avoided and eliminated naturally without resorting to mainstream drugs or treatments.

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Boost Low White Blood Cell Count and Immune Function Naturally

by Tony Isaacs

(The Best Years in Life) Low white blood cell counts are indicative of a suppressed immune system and can have many causes. Emotional state and stress, an unhealthy diet and lifestyle, and nutritional intake can all cause lower immune system response and low white blood cell counts. Low immunity can also be caused by a number of health conditions, by surgical or medical treatments and by the natural aging process. Whatever the cause, low immunity and low white blood cell counts prevent the body from being able to have an optimum response to infections and illness. Here are some things which can help prevent low immunity and keep white blood cell counts high:

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Today's Healthy Recipe - Hot and Sour Soup

Chinese hot and sour soup is a delicious treat which is especially good on a chilly day and it also helps soothe a cold. Make it more sour with additional vinegar, or less with a reduced amount. http://www.tbyil.com/Hot_and_Sour_Soup.htm To see more of our tasty healthy recipes: http://www.tbyil.com/healthy_recipes.htm

Today's Healthy Recipe - Linguine with Cherry Tomatoes

Here is a quick and oh-so-tasty recipe which you can make even more tasty by roasting the tomatoes in the oven first at 350'F for 20-30 minutes, or just until they burst. Their flavor is SO much more intensified and very sweet. http://www.tbyil.com/Linguine_with_Cherry_Tomatoes.htm To see more of our tasty healthy recipes: http://www.tbyil.com/healthy_recipes.htm

Today's Healthy Recipe - Warm Date Syrup and Tahini Platter

Expand your culinary horizons with this delicious Iraqi recipe. It is easy to make and contains healthy tahini, sesame seeds, apple and cinnamon. Plus, you can make it gluten free if you make your own gluten-free pita bread (such as the recipe we posted for gluten-free pita bread last friday). http://www.tbyil.com/Date_Syrup_and_Tahini_Platter.htm To see more of our tasty healthy recipes: http://www.tbyil.com/healthy_recipes.htm

Mercury poisoning and heavy metals contamination makes eating fish a high-risk meal

Mercury poisoning and heavy metals contamination makes eating fish a high-risk meal

A TBYIL guest article by JB Bardot

(The Best Years in Life) Now that eating more fish is encouraged as a healthy protein source laden with desirable omega-3 fatty acids, people must be more concerned than ever with contamination from hydrocarbons, noxious chemicals, radiation and heavy metals poisoning from mercury, cadmium and arsenic. Scientists say that although hydrocarbons in the Gulf of Mexico are carcinogenic, they do eventually break down over time, allowing for the dissolution of contaminants. This does not mean those fish are safe to eat, but at least there is hope. However, mercury and other heavy metals in fish may remain in the food chain indefinitely, with no one knowing how long it will take for those fish to be really safe to eat.

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Today's Healthy Recipe - Gluten-Free Pita Bread

Do you enjoy pita bread but want or need to go gluten-free? Here is a gluten-free version for dipping, wrapping around gyros, making pita chips with, or whatever your heart and taste buds desire. http://www.tbyil.com/Gluten-Free_Pita_Bread.htm To see more of our tasty healthy recipes: http://www.tbyil.com/healthy_recipes.htm

Mandarin Orange Fish Tacos

If you have never had fish tacos, you are in for a treat. And even if you know how great fish tacos can be, if you have never tried them with mandarin oranges you are also in for a treat with this hearty and healthy fish taco recipe. http://www.tbyil.com/Healthy_Fish_Tacos.htm To see more of our tasty healthy recipes: http://www.tbyil.com/healthy_recipes.htm

Today's Healthy Recipe - Apple Strudel Buckwheat Pancakes

Today's healthy recipe can make for a good part of a balanced breakfast to help give you the energy to power through a busy day. Whole grains are rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins and important phytochemicals like phenols. Buckwheat flour can be used much like wheat flour and it has a rich, nutty flavor. You can serve these pancakes with a bit of pure maple syrup or a dollop of warm apple butter. http://www.tbyil.com/Apple_Strudel_Buckwheat_Pancakes.htm To see more of our tasty healthy recipes: http://www.tbyil.com/healthy_recipes.htm

Today's Healthy Recipe - Lentil and Brown Rice Casserole

Today's Healthy Recipe - Lentil and Brown Rice Casserole

Today's healthy recipe is a great meal that is loaded with healthy ingredients and which perfect for anytime one wishes to enjoy a hearty meal without meat. With some dark bread and a salad it is a really hearty meal, though one can easily make a whole meal out of just this dish alone.

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Hummingbird Bread with Bee Balm Flowers

Hummingbird Bread with Bee Balm Flowers

This bread is best when allowed to rest in the refrigerator overnight. It's crumbly texture makes it difficult to use for sandwiches, but thick slices are delicious when toasted and served with a favorite spread. The bee balm plant, whose fragrant and minty flowers are used in this recipe, has long been prized by Native Americans for their medicinal and culinary qualities.  Some of the best known bee balm plants are: wild bergamot, oswego tea and lemon spice. 
 

Ingredients:

1 package dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water
2 tbls. butter
1/2 tsp. honey (preferably raw organic honey)
4 cups unbleached flour
1 cup bee balm flowers (the outer soft petals)
1 cup water at room temperature
1 egg, slightly beaten (preferably cage free organic egg)
Light olive oil to coat baking sheet

(As always, for the very healthiest versions of any recipe choose organic content as much as possible.)

Instructions:

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in mixing bowl. Add butter and honey and mix thoroughly. Add flour and flower petals alternately with water, beating the dough down after each addition. Knead the last of the flour/flowers mixture into the dough by hand.

2. Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl, turning once to oil all surfaces. Cover with a damp towel. Allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk.

3. Punch dough down and turn onto lightly floured board and knead for 5 minutes. Divide dough in half and shape into two round loaves. Place loaves 4 inches apart on a lightly oiled baking sheet or baking pan and cover with a damp towel. Allow to rise for 30 minutes. Brush top with beaten egg and spread more bee balm blossoms that have been dipped in the egg over top of the bread.

4. Bake in a preheated 400' F oven for 45-50 minutes, or until loaves are lightly browned.

Makes two loaves.

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Common Sense Revisited - America at a New Crossroads

Common Sense Revisited - America at a New Crossroads

by Tony Isaacs

Over two centuries ago, what would become our fledgling nation stood at a crossroads - poised to either submit to continued tyranny by an oppressive and unresponsive government or else bravely rise up and declare their freedom and refusal to continue to live under the thumbs of such a government. Today, a growing number of people believe we have arrived at a similar juncture and that the past provides an example for the future:

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Enjoy the historical healing and relaxing benefits of mineral and herb baths at home

Enjoy the historical healing and relaxing benefits of mineral and herb baths at home

by Tony Isaacs

(The Best Years in Life) Mineral and herbal baths have been used for thousands of years to relieve everything from sore muscles and joints to arthritis, skin problems and much more. Today, millions of people continue to flock to bath sites and facilities throughout the world. However, one need not travel any further than their bathroom to enjoy a healing and relaxing bath. All it takes is a hot bath and a few healthy ingredients.

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Apricot Bar Cookies

Apricot Bar Cookies

Here is a cookie recipe that is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth and is as easy to make as 1-2-3. It features healthy items such as apricots, apple juice, coconut oil and rolled oats and calls for raw organic brown sugar instead of the less healthy refined white sugar.

 

Ingredients:

1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup packed raw organic brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/3 cup coconut oil (warm slightly to liquify if necessary)
5 Tbsp. apple juice, divided
1/2 cup apricot jam, preferably fruit-sweetened
1 package (7 oz.) dried apricots, diced
Extra virgin light olive oil to coat baking pan

(As always, for the very healthiest versions of any recipe choose organic content as much as possible.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 9 X 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

2. In large bowl, mix together oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda until well combined. In small bowl, whisk oil and 3 tablespoons juice together and pour over oat mixture, blending well until moist and crumbly. Reserve 3/4 cup for topping. Press the remainder evenly into prepared pan.

3. In small bowl, blend jam with remaining 2 tablespoons apple juice. Stir in dried apricots. Spread evenly over crust. Sprinkle reserved crumb mixture over apricots, lightly pressing down with fingers. Bake 35 min. or until golden. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Makes 16 bars.
Per serving: 162 calories, 5 g total fat (<1 saturated fat), 28 g carbohydrate, 2 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 63 mg sodium.

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Top Researcher Finds Medical Studies to be Largely Wrong or Fraudulent

Top Researcher Finds Medical Studies to be Largely Wrong or Fraudulent
by Tony Isaacs

Considering his background, Dr. John Ioannidis had good reason to expect that he might become a noted and respected researcher when he first entered the field of medical research. What he did not expect was that he would become known for challenging and exposing the bad science of his peers and finding that up to 80 percent of medical studies results are either wrong or fraudulent.

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Today's Healthy Recipe: Red Lentil Dal (Indian Dish)

Red Lentil Dal (Indian Dish)

Dal is a popular Indian dish, often prepared with legumes, vegetables and a mix of spices. This version features red lentils, which are quick cooking and packed with protein and fiber. Tomatoes are sautéed with pungent ginger, garlic, cumin and turmeric for a flavorful stew that’s full of antioxidants. Pair with warm flatbread and a side salad for a complete meal or serve alone as a colorful starter.
 

Ingredients:

1 cup split red lentils
3 1/3 cups water, divided
1 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil or virgin light olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, grated
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 green Thai or Serrano chile pepper, finely chopped, optional
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
10 fresh curry leaves or 15 dried, optional
Sea salt and ground black pepper

(As always, for the very healthiest versions of any recipe choose organic content as much as possible.)

Instructions:

1. In medium saucepan, cover lentils generously with water and swoosh them with your fingers. Drain and repeat until water runs clear, 3-4 times. Pour in 3 cups cold water and set over medium-high heat. When water boils, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, skimming off any foam that forms in the first minutes. Cook until lentils are tender, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, chile pepper, if using, and cook, stirring constantly, until seasonings are fragrant, 1 minute. Add onion and cook, stirring, until golden, 4 minutes. Some season paste will be sticking to bottom of pan. Add tomato, cilantro, cumin, turmeric and curry leaves, if using. Cook until tomato pieces are moist and start to break down, 2-3 minutes.

3. Add seasonings to cooked lentils. Off heat, pour 1/3 cup water into skillet and use wooden spatula to scrape up the deep brown layer sticking to pan, then add to lentils, stirring vigorously.

4. Cover lentils and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes to meld flavors. Stir well and serve in deep bowls.

Makes 4 servings.

Per serving: 218 calories, 5 g total fat (0 g saturated fat), 33 g carbohydrate, 12 g protein, 6 g dietary fiber, 8 mg sodium.

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Leek and Potato Soup

Leek and Potato Soup

Nothing radical here, just a really good and popular soup to begin the meal. Make it with vegetable stock and you have one more thing that the vegetarians at the table can enjoy.
 

Ingredients:

4 large leeks (about 2 1⁄2 pounds)
3 tablespoons butter
3 pounds russet potatoes (4 large bakers)
Heaping teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
2 cups milk (for the healthiest and tastiest soup, use organic milk - especially raw organic milk, and raw goats milk would be best of all)
Unsalted msg-free poultry or vegetable stock or additional milk
Freshly ground white pepper
Snipped chives, for garnish

(As always, for the very healthiest versions of any recipe choose organic content as much as possible.)

Instructions:

1. Slice the white and pale green parts of the leeks (everything that is closer to white or yellow than green) crosswise and place in a bowl of water.

2. Pull apart the rings and swirl to remove any dirt.

3. Lift the leeks out of the water and drain in a colander.

4. Use the same water to wash the heavy green tops; save these for poultry or vegetable stock.

5. Melt the butter in a soup pot over medium-low heat.

6. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted.

7. Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes.

8. Add the potatoes to the pot with water to cover.

9. Add the salt, bring just to a boil, and simmer over low heat until the potatoes and leeks are both tender.

10. Remove from the heat and let cool.

11. Purée the soup in a blender in batches, then strain through a coarse sieve; or better still, put the soup through the medium disk of a food mill, which purées and strains in one action. The soup base can be made to this point up to 2 days ahead of time and refrigerated.

12. Combine the soup base and milk, and add stock or more milk as needed to bring the volume up to 3 quarts.

13. Season to taste with salt and pepper and reheat over moderate heat, stirring frequently; do not let the soup boil after adding the milk.

14. Correct the seasoning and serve garnished with chives.

Serves 8-12

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