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Use organically-grown foods when possible. Variety, however, is more important since all Nature's foods have valuable nutrients that the body needs. Try to choose fresh, unprocessed produce, seasonal and local in a range of colors. It is strongly recommended that animal products like chicken, beef and eggs be organically raised because of the heavy use of hormones and antibiotics typically employed in factory-farming today.
5 cups shredded cabbage
2/3 cup homemade or health store mayonnaise
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped, raw walnuts
Combine first 3 ingredients. Chill until ready to serve. Then add nuts, toss and serve.
1/2 lb. dried black mission figs, soaked in water 1-2 hours
1/2 lb. raw cashews, soaked 6-8 hours
1/4 lb. dried dates, pitted and soaked 1-2 hours
1 1/2-2 tbsp. carob powder (to taste)
1/4 lb. raw walnut pieces
Pour off soaking water and save. Put figs, cashews, and dates in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth (add a little soaking water, if too thick to blend). Remove mixture to a bowl and stir in carob powder and most of the walnut pieces. Pour into a shallow pan, spreading evenly. Garnish with remaining walnuts. Refrigerate 'til hardened. Cut into squares and serve or store in container in the freezer.
Variations:
Coconut Carob Drops: Add 1-2 cups of fresh-shredded or dissicated coconut to the fudge batter. Form into balls and roll in coconut. Refridgerate. For Mint Fudge: Add about 1/8 - 1/4 tsp. pure peppermint oil to fudge batter. Experiment with other spices, i.e., anise, clove, etc.
4-5 cups water or vegetable broth
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 onions, chopped
1-2 Tbsp. Jensen's Broth powder
1 medium butternut squash peeled and cut in bite sized pieces
1/2 cup cooked barley or brown rice
1/2 lb. string beans, halved
1-2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
*This is very nice with cucumbers or fruit salad. Variation: for a thicker dressing, don't strain. Just blend in honey and nutmeg.
Makes 4 large servings.
1/4 cup or so apple juice
2 cups cranberries
1 orange, chopped fine
raw honey (to taste)
a few dashes ground allspice (optional)
Put the juice in a blender and gradually add cranberries until it looks like a relish. Remove to a dish and stir in orange pieces, honey and spice. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 2 days to let flavors ripen.
Makes about 3 1/2 cups.
1 lb. carrots, thinly sliced
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp. lemon juice and cinamon
1/2 Tbsp. fresh grated ginger
1/4 cup sliced raw almonds
Variation #1: Substitute apple juice for water and a few dashes of nutmeg instead of ginger.
Variation #2: Slice carrots a little thicker (about 1/2-). Substitute pineapple juice for water and Cover and bake for 1 hour in 350F oven. Sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Makes 4 servings.
3-3 1/2 lb. Whole organic turkey (or chicken) roaster
1/2 lemon
1-2 cups chopped fruit (choose one): apple, pear, pineapple, orange, plum etc.
Makes 4-6 servings.
Filling ideas:
Any fruit you wish. Raisins, pineapple slices, blueberries, or grated apples are my favorites.
Peas mixed with fresh chopped mint and almonds or cooked brown rice with chopped scallion.
Sprinkle with grated unsalted cheese.
These are just a few suggestions. Experiment with different vegetable combinations, grains, etc.
The sky's the limit here!
Makes 4 large servings.
4 Medium apples, cored (Rome apples are a good baking variety)
2-3 Tbsp. raisins (soaked)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup apple juice
Variation: Substitute pears for apples.Instead of nuts pour nut cream on top to serve.
Makes 4 servings.
1 lb. rhubarb, in 1/2" chunks
1 tsp. arrowroot
1/4-1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup strawberries, sliced
Makes 6-8 servings.
This is the most nutritious and easy way to eat grains. Eating whole grains in this way on a regular basis not only provides vital vitamins and minerals, but will help promote hormonal balance. This method was adapted by Dr. Bernard Jensen from a system developed by the Waerland Clinics in Europe.
The most wholesome way to prepare foods is to preserve all of the natural elements to the degree possible. Using a thermos saves these precious elements. All that is necessary is a wide-mouthed thermos and whole grains, such as rye berries, barley, wheatberries, corn, millet, brown rice, buckwheat, whole oats, etc. Flax seeds can also be used. Rye, barley and oats do not need to be ground before the thermos-cooking process, but the others will not soften adequately if not slightly ground beforehand (just whirl in a blender for several seconds). The grains can be used singly or combined for different tastes.
To prepare the cereal, put 3 tablespoons of grain in the thermos and add one cup hot (just under a boil) water for the average portion. If more or less food is desired, use a ratio of 1/3 cup of water to 1 tablespoon grain. Fasten cover tightly and let stand overnight or for about 8 hours.
The result will be equivalent to a prepared cereal without the loss of nutritional value. Some people prefer to use the cereal in its whole form as it comes from the thermos. Others prefer to put it in a blender for a consistency closer to regular cooked cereal. To warm the cereal before eating, put it in a bowl and warm it over a pot of hot water. (This is similar to using a double boiler.) Do not overheat!
Additional seasonings can be used. Try flavoring with raw honey, soaked dates, raisins or other dried fruits. Fresh fruits, nuts or yogurt can also be added. Feel free to experiment!
Combine in a blender:
1 cup pineapple, cut in chunks
1 cup whole plain yogurt
1/2 cup apple juice
1 organic egg
Blend until smooth. For a cool drink, drop a few ice cubes in and blend. This is a nice breakfast shake.
Variation: Before serving, stir in fresh chopped dill, chives or any other desired herb.
2 cups finely chopped cabbage
1 small-medium grated onion
1/2 cup cooked beets, sliced
1 cup minced celery
Dressing: cold-pressed olive oil and lemon juice in ratio of 2:1. Mix all ingredients. Let marinate for at least an hour before serving.
1 lb. Brussel sprouts, stems removed, cut in halves
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 cup grated, unsalted cheddar cheese (organic now available in most health food stores)
1 avocado
2 onion slices, chopped fine
dash cayenne pepper
few squeezes lemon juice
Mash avocado in a bowl. Add onion, pepper and lemon juice. Stuff celery stalks and serve. Excellent for hors'd'oevres.
Variation: stuff raw mushroom caps or tomatoes instead of celery.
Sesame seeds are wonderful for gaining weight, lubricating the bowel to aid elimination, and supplying protein and minerals, especially calcium.
Place 1/4 cup unhulled sesame seeds in a blender and run until powdered. Add 2 cups (distilled) water and blend for about 1 1/2 minute. Strain through a strainer or 2 to 4 layers of cheese cloth to remove hulls. Keeps 4-5 days in the refrigerator.
For flavor or added nutritional value: add carob powder and/or any of the following: a few dates, banana chunks, apple or cherry concentrate. Serve with dash nutmeg or allspice.
4 cups (preferably distilled) water (for soaking and mixing)
1 cup raw Brazil nuts (soaked overnight)
1 cup raw hazelnuts (also soaked)
4-6 dates (soaked about an hour)
1 tsp. vanilla
grated nutmeg
Blend all, except nutmeg, until frothy, 1-2 minutes. Strain. (Save strained nutmeats to sprinkle over yogurt, steamed veggies or cereal.) Chill. Grate nutmeg on top of each serving glass.
dates (such as medjool)
almond butter (preferably raw)
dessicated (dried) coconut shreds (in health food stores)
Stores well in a container in freezer for a quick snack or treat for guests.
1 shallot, minced
4 ripe avocados, skinned & pitted
2 plum tomatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp sea salt
1-2 Tbs chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno, finely chopped
Juice of a lime
In a medium bowl, toss all the ingredients. Mix gently so to retain some texture. Serve with flax-seed crackers.
1 large bunch basil
1 bunch parsley
3 cloves garlic, chopped roughly
3 Tbs pine nuts
2 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup ev olive oil
Place all the ingredients in a blender or food process and pulse until desired consistency. Or use a mortar & pestle and grind to desired consistency.
2 pounds carrots
1/2 lemon
Wash the lemon well and cut off most of the peel, but not all of it. Juice the carrots and the lemon. And enjoy!
3 cups fresh strawberries
2 ripe bananas
1 cup coconut water
1/2 cup shredded raw coconut
icecubes (optional)
Place all the ingredients in a blender and puree.
Receive Rethinking Cancer on DVD for $19.95 plus shipping and handling.
Rethinking Cancer, by Ruth Sackman, is an excellent companion book to the film. Learn More