Let's Talk Food!
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We think that what we eat only effects our health but new research solidly shows that our diet can also effect our mental health. In a ground breaking book by Uma Naidoo, MD called This is Your Brain on Food, the nutritional Psychiatrist talks about the successes she has had in her own practice when patients introduce healthy eating habits in addition to clinical treatment of mental health issues and how powerful our diet really can be for both our physical health and our mental health.
Summer is my favorite time of year to cook because there is so much fresh food available at the local farmer's markets and since I sell our grass-fed beef in two markets every week I get the pick of the crop from our local vendors.
If you don't frequent a local market you are really missing the boat. Locally-grown food is not only healthy, it is packed with flavor. Real time produce, vegetables and plants cannot be rivaled by a grocery store chain. Wake up your food with spices and fresh grown herbs. Even if you don't have the time or space for a garden you can grow herbs easily on a deck, patio or your kitchen counter. Oregano, Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Mint, Lemon Balm, and Sage. These are just a few of my all-time favorites, easy to grow, they pack a real punch in any recipe. Reminder: The correct ratio of fresh to dried herbs in any recipe is 1 Tablespoon fresh herb replaces 1 teaspoon of dried herb. If you are thinking about getting out of your comfort zone with spices the best place to start is here: www.thespicehouse.com They sell very high quality spices and have recipes and a blog to help you experiment with confidence. Spices should be fresh, high-quality and replaced often to experience their full impact. Summer is the time to experiment! Get out of your comfort zone and visit your local market this weekend to discover a whole new world! Bon apetit! Real Food Warrior |
Authorwww.amazon.com/gp/product/1939930561Kelly Gray Williams is the author of a memoir; The Princess Rancher. Food has been at the core of her life for over thirty years. Her travels have taken her all over the world and have created a rich tapestry of food experiences and cultures that have shaped her philosophies on cooking and food production. My book, The Princess Rancher, is available here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1939930561 Archives
October 2021
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