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Posts by Marcy Kirshenbaum
Asparagus to Celebrate Spring
April is an ideal time to also do some spring cleaning in our bodies. The change of seasons brings more daylight and lighter foods to replace the richer, heavier foods of winter.
Seared Asparagus with Ginger
Heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger slices and sauté until lightly golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
Enhance Nutrition Featured In Natural Awakenings Magazine
Natural Awakenings Chicago, a magazine about healthy and sustainable living (mind, body and spirit), featured Marcy as a nutrition expert in its March issue.
Wellness Fair at Greenhouse, North Shore’s Medical Cannabis Dispensary
Attend a wellness fair and tour the North Shore’s medical cannabis dispensary facility on Saturday, December 12, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Deerfield, IL at 151 S.
H-2-Oh, It’s So Important!
Humans can go without food for multiple weeks, but even one day without water can negatively impact health. Water helps nourish cells and tissues by transporting nutrients throughout the body; so just imagine how dehydration negatively affects the essential functions of the body.
Eat Smart, Stress Less
Poor nutrition can aggravate stress. What improvements in your diet will help reduce your stress?
Crustless Quiche
Use any of your favorite vegetables in place of those suggested above. Other options include spinach, chard, onion, peppers, tomato.
Shiitake Pate
Slow sauté mushrooms in 1/8 cup of oil and 1 T of herbs, until they create jus. Place in food processor with seeds/nuts, salt and remaining oil. Puree until smooth.
Shaved Organic Brussels Sprouts with Shiitake Mushrooms
Wash Brussels sprouts and remove stems. Shave sprouts with a food processor or slice thinly. Heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Add onion and let soften for 1-2 minutes.