Monthly Archives: September 2014

Cinnamon: treatment for blood sugar and insulin sensitivity

by Cat, Aug 2007. updated May 2021 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) See also: Individual Herbs & Spices, A – F, which includes discussion of cinnamon. Traditional medicinal uses of the two main varieties of cinnamon: In traditional Chinese medicine, Cassia … Continue reading

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Herbs & Spices, Individual, G – Z

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo of Cat’s Spice Rack, right, by Cat) NOTE: spices/herbs in red (below) have yet to be added to this post. Also, chile peppers are discussed individually by type. Herbs/spices in red in the “Includes” list below are not … Continue reading

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Herbs & Spices, Individual, A – F

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo of Cat’s spice rack, right, by Cat) NOTE: spices/herbs in red (below) have yet to be added to this post. Also, chile peppers are discussed individually by type. Herbs/spices in red in the “Includes” list below … Continue reading

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Lamb Chops/Steak Rubbed with Herbes de Provence or Allspice/Cinnamon Blend

By Cat, Oct 2014 (Photo, right, from Food Network.com (4)) Next to fish, lamb is probably my favorite meat, especially when flavored with herbs common to the Mediterranean, such as Greek and Lebanese food. This page provides two different types … Continue reading

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Herbs & Spices: Ancient Medicine through Food

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, by Cat) A variety of whole foods is important in the human diet. These foods provide vital nutrients our bodies need; these nutrients come in three classifications: Macronutrients are proteins, carbs (including sugars) and fats. Micronutrients … Continue reading

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Phytates & Toxic Lectins in Grains, Legumes, Nuts & Seeds, and How to Avoid Them

By Cat, Nov 2007; (Photo, right, from FitElement (8)) This article was previously titled: “Soaking, Sprouting & Fermenting Grains, Nuts & Seeds (About/Intro).” Its original title was “The Humble, Un-sprouted Seed.” The seeds of plants are designed to survive all insult … Continue reading

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Bistro Salad with Fried Goat Cheese, Grapes & Hazelnuts

By Cat, Sept 2014 (Photo right: cheese by S. Riedesel, photo by Cat) See also: 1. Winter Greens Salad: Endive and Apple Salad with Warm Goat Cheese; 2. Salads Menu I’m always on the lookout for a good salad that includes … Continue reading

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Creamy Egg Custard (Baked)

By Cat, Aug 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) My favorite dessert!  And healthful, too. My Mom used to make this frequently when I was little, and then in high school she taught me how to make it. Sometimes we … Continue reading

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Squash & Tomatillo Soup

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Squash & Pear Soup See also: 1. Squash & Apple or Pear Soup; 2. Squash, Carrot & Ginger Soup; 3. Soups & Stocks Menu This wonderful recipe is also adapted from Anna Thomas’s The New Vegetarian Epicure … Continue reading

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Squash & Apple or Pear Soup

By Cat, Sept 2007 (Photo, right, from Wikimedia Commons) Includes: 1. Squash & Pear Soup; 2. Gingered Squash & Apple Soup; 3. Serving suggestions for both soups See also: 1. Squash & Tomatillo Soup; 2. Squash, Carrot & Ginger Soup; 3. Soups & Stocks … Continue reading

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