The smooth texture of avocado gives chilled soup a thick consistency, making heavy or sour cream unnecessary; avocado can similarly stand in for butter or cheese in a sandwich. This creamy avocado and cucumber soup is served cold and perfect for a summer afternoon lunch. Number of servings: 2, 250 calories per serving. Ingredients: 1 […]
The CRON-diet
The Calorie Restriction with Optimal Nutrition Diet, CRON-diet for short, is a nutrient-rich, very low calorie diet developed by Roy Walford, Lisa Walford, and Brian M. Delaney. The CRON-diet is based on the belief that calorie restriction can improve health and retard aging, while still providing the recommended daily amounts of nutrients. Other names for […]
Chemotherapy Works Better With Fasting
Scientists have known for some time that intermittent fasting can help patients withstand higher doses of chemotherapy, reduce the side-effects, and protect normal cells against much of the damage done by the drug. A study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science in 2008 found that fasting for two days before chemotherapy protected […]
Citrus Maple Tofu Steaks
The tofu in this recipe is cooked like a steak – seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic cooked till crispy on the outside and hot in the middle. Tofu steaks are great with shiitakes and veggies is a quick vegetarian entree full of flavor and rich vegetables. The textures and flavors of the dish are […]