by SHC Staff | Apr 27, 2012 | Topics
Here is a simplified guide if you interested in following a Paleo diet. The Paleo diet is based on the pre-agricultural, hunter-gatherer model of eating. The idea is that since grains and dairy did not enter the diet until roughly 10,000 years ago, the body has not...
by SHC Staff | Apr 26, 2012 | Recipes
1 lb ground lamb (If you are having trouble finding ground lamb, you can purchase it here) 1 yellow onion (chopped) 1 cup organic tomato basil sauce 5 cloves garlic (minced) 2 tsp basil Salt Pepper 6 cabbage leaves Soft goat cheese Grated carrot Place ground lamb,...
by SHC Staff | Apr 26, 2012 | Recipes
Sweet Potato Fries 2 TB (or more, be generous) Coconut oil 3 sweet potatoes Salt Allspice (optional) There is a healthy way to fry, and you do it by using coconut oil. Put coconut oil in a skillet and put on low/medium heat. Peel sweet potatoes and slice into thin...
by SHC Staff | Apr 19, 2012 | Recipes
Portobello Mushrooms with Crab and Avocado Here is a recipe that is an example of when laziness meets inspiration. This takes a total of 5 minutes to make and is pretty delicious. You could definitely make this fancier, but this is the basic version. 4 large...
by SHC Staff | Apr 19, 2012 | Topics
Alcohol: While we often hear of the health benefits of moderate amounts of alcoholic, especially wine, it may not be benefitting you. We created this chart after seeing multiple cases where alcoholic drinks was the cause of numerous health complaints that were all...
by SHC Staff | Apr 11, 2012 | Recipes
This tastes really good with shrimp or drizzled on eggs. Traditional pesto uses pine nuts, but pumpkin seeds give a nice change of flavor as well as a good source of zinc. 1/2 cup olive oil Juice of 1/2 a lemon 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (toasted) 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup packed...
by SHC Staff | Mar 28, 2012 | Health Issues
Gastritis occurs when the lining of the stomach becomes inflamed or swollen. It is an inflammatory digestive condition but not a disease. Gastritis can be acute (lasting for a brief period), or chronic (lingering on for months to years). It is characterized by severe...
by SHC Staff | Mar 28, 2012 | Health Issues
Nutrition for Depression Depression may be described as feeling miserable, unhappy or blue. Most of us feel this way at one time or another for short periods. True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of loss, frustration, sadness, or anger...
by SHC Staff | Mar 22, 2012 | Recipes
1 TB olive oil, butter or coconut oil 1 pound ground turkey 3 red bell peppers seeded and diced 4 onions diced 5 garlic cloves minced 1 TB ground cumin 2 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 3 bay leaves One 28 oz. can stewed tomatoes Two 6 oz cans...
by SHC Staff | Mar 19, 2012 | Blog
You’re right about that! Gatorade has artificial colors and flavors derived from aromatic hydrocarbons from petrochemicals, or oil. This drink also contains hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oils. Hydrogenated oils are also called “trans fats,” which have...
by SHC Staff | Mar 12, 2012 | Recipes
1 quart water 3 carrots chopped 3 stalks celery chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 3 bunches bok choy chopped Olive oil Handful shitake mushrooms sliced Westbrae Natural Mellow Miso Bubbies Sauerkraut One day I couldn’t find my salt, so I decided to use the leftover juice...
by SHC Staff | Feb 27, 2012 | Blog
It can be particularly difficult to get a full night’s sleep in college. At times, dorms can be unbearably noisy and often social events or assignments can take precedence over obtaining some much needed shut-eye. In your case, it seems that you are trying to sleep,...
by SHC Staff | Feb 20, 2012 | Recipes
Tempeh Burger Serving Size: 2 Burgers Olive oil Butter Coconut oil 1 package Westbrae Tempeh Swiss cheese (or other cheese) 1 avocado 1 garlic clove minced Salt Lemon juice 2 handfuls shitake mushrooms Sauerkraut Optional bread (you can make this protein style as...
by SHC Staff | Feb 20, 2012 | Blog
Question: I have trouble concentrating. What can I do to help me focus and study for longer periods of time? You are not alone in wrestling with this! Many students find themselves overwhelmed, juggling several assignments and a seemingly endless flow of...
by SHC Staff | Feb 20, 2012 | Recipes
1 bunch kale chopped 1 apple sliced 1 generous handful walnuts 1/3 cup feta (goat or cow) 1 heaping tablespoon tahini 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Sea salt Water Put chopped kale, sliced apples, walnuts and feta in a bowl and mix evenly. Quick...
