It has come to my attention that I have been overlooking some of my lovely fans. I do a daily post of recipes, nutrients and minerals of the day on Facebook and Twitter but, not everyone is on Facebook or Twitter…so they are missing my daily tidbits. In the future I will post to all three places so that no one is being left out.
Below I have added all the former posts from Facebook. Again sorry for the oversight. I do adore you all.

Food of the Day: Machi Green Tea. Chlorophyll, EGCg, Caffeine, Fiber, Vit C, Vit A, Potassium, and the amino acid L-theanine. Macha is super charged nutrition. The health benefits of matcha tea exceed those of regular green tea we drink in the bag because when you drink matcha you ingest the whole leaf, not just the brewed water. One glass of matcha is the equivalent of 10 glasses of green tea in terms of its nutritional value and antioxidant content. Mean Green Recipe: Macha green tea, Greek yogurt, Ginger, Dates, Mango. Lean green fighting machine! Make a smoothie or freeze it!
Food of the day: Plantains. Forget the fake sugar! These puppies are ?naturally sweet and filled with potassium, vitamin C, Vitamin A, B6, ?Magnesium, and Folate/ B9. Simply take a ripe black plantain, slice down one side, and place in a 350 degree preheated oven for 15-20 minutes for a warm treat.
Today’s spice: Tumeric! Adds a warm peppery punch to meals. Get manganese, iron, B6, Potassium in return. It’s has powerful anti-inflammatory properties. It has been used in Indian and Chinese medicine for centuries. Much study has gone into it’s cancer preventative phytonutrient: Curcumin. It has shown to help with breast, pancreatic, colon, prostate and lung cancers.
Food of the day: Tomato. This juicy goodness gives you Vit C, Vit K, Vit A, fiber, potassium, chromium, most of the Bs, magnesium, Iron, Vit E, Protein. Much study has been done on it’s antioxidant and cancer preventing properties, especially surrounding Lycopene. Lycopene has been shown to be effective for keeping prostate and colon health, but it is also vital to keeping your pancreas healthy as well.
Food of the day: Quinoa. For a huge boost of energy, balanced amino acid profile, a taste that is light and fluffy, that can easily replace rice, look at Quinoa. Manganese, Magnesium,iron, copper, phosphorus, some Bs, lots of fiber! Plus it cooks in about 10 minutes. And it is gluten free.
Food of the Day: Kefir. Don’t have time to “eat” breakfast then drink your way to a happy morning with Kefir. This creamy protein rich drink adds Calcium, Magnesium, B12, Riboflavin, Folate and a plethora of tummy loving immune system boosting bacteria to your diet. It comes flavored, unflavored (great in shakes), organic, non fat, low fat, in soy and coconut variety or simply make your own using Kefir cultures.
Food of the Day: Sesame seeds. This tiny delicate and crunchy seed adds a?big jolt of flavor to your dishes. Not to mention did you know it also ?gives you Copper, Magnesium, Tryptophan, Calcium, Manganese, Iron,Phosphorus, Zinc, B1 & Fiber. Make Tahini at home in your blender. Add Sesame seeds or oil to your rice. It’s a great way to cut down on salt ?in your dishes by adding a different kind of flavor.
Recipe of the day: Tahini. Yesterday we talked about the nutrition of?sesame seeds, now try the easiest thing ever: make your own Tahini ?paste. Take 3 cups of toasted sesame seeds & 1/4 cup of Grape seed ?or Olive oil, pinch of salt. Throw into a blender on high until creamy. ?Use this spread on sandwiches, to make hummus or roasted eggplant with ?Tahini, Garlic, & Miso. Lasts for a month in the fridge.
Food of the day: Asparagus! lean mean green. They can be tossed into just about anything:pasta, rice, great with fish, or Lamb. Roast them, steam them, do whatever you can dream with them. Plus it gives you vitamin K, folate, Vit C, Vit A, Tryptophan, B1, B2, B6, B3, Manganese, copper, phosphorus, protein, potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, fiber, calcium. 1 cup is only 43 calories!
Recipe of the day: 5 min soup. I’m sick and need a quick immune boost. My solution: 2 Cups Chicken/Veggie broth, onions, garlic, scallions, cilantro, spinach, carrots, 1 tbs sesame seeds/or teaspoon tahini.
Herb of the day: Cumin. They maybe small but this little seed packs a HUGE punch of peppery flavor plus iron and manganese. It is great for your digestive system, immune system, and is being studied for its cancer preventive properties. It is a staple in Mexican, Middle Eastern and Indian dishes, but a little sprinkle can spice up ANY DISH!
Food of the day: Wild Sockeye Salmon. High in Omega 3 which fights depression and helps cardiovascular health. Low in sodium, high: Tryptophan, protein, B12, Vit D, B3, Selenium and good: phosphorus, B6, Magnesium. Skip farm raised fish and run to wild! Just google farm vs wild fish to see why.
Food of the day: Winter Squash. I have recently learned to eat squash. It is great in soups, risottos, or mashed. High in Vit A (keeps lungs healthy! Great for smokers and those subject to second hand smoke), Vit C, Potassium, Fiber, Manganese, Folate, Omega 3s, B1, B6, B3, B5, Copper and Tryptophan. It also helps balance your blood sugar.
Vitamin of the Day: Vitamin K. Vital to blood clotting, prevents hardening of arteries, protects against bones loss, supports nervous system, regulates inflammatory response, prevent oxidative damage. So eat spinach, romaine lettuce, swiss chard, collard/kale/mustard/turnip greens, broccoli, parsley, thyme, basil, cabbage, asparagus, oregano, tomatoes, cauliflower, carrots. www.whfoods.com for a complete list.
Food of the Day: Peppermint! Excellent source of Manganese, Vit C, and Vit A. It soothes a tummy from indigestion, IBS, Colon Spasms. Got Ashma? It is shown to help you breathe easier. Showing promise in preventing colon, pancreatic, mammary and liver tumors. Shown to protect against skin, colon and lung cancer. Sip as a tea. Great cooked with meats like lamb and chicken. Add to greek yogurt with garlic.
Nutrient of the day: Zinc! Cold season’s here. We Know Zinc boosts the immune system. But, did you know Zinc also balances blood sugar and regulates your metabolic rate? Or that Zinc is vital to your ability to smell and taste things? Grab some crimini mushrooms, calf’s liver, spinach, pumpkin seeds, sea vegetables, lamb, asparagus, broccoli, miso, collard/chard/mustard greens, yogurt, shrimp, sesame seeds, or peas.