Autumnal Recipes

Don’t forget to respect the principles of food combining (Simply put: starches with starches and proteins with proteins) giving the body a break so that your body’s energy is used for healing instead of for digestion. Stay tuned for more details on the principles and benefits of food combining in a future issue of Cathy’s Health tips’ Newsletter. Get your newsletter at CathysHealthTips.com.

FALL SALAD WITH RADISHES

Makes 12 servings (First Course)

(From Alice Waters, Chez Panisse, Berkeley)

Fresh, local greens are the key to this simple salad!

2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons fine-quality aged red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fine-quality balsamic vinegar
¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb mixed fall baby greens or mesclun
½ lb assorted radishes, thinly sliced

Stir together shallot, garlic, vinegars, and sea salt and let stand 20 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon pepper, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking. Toss greens with radishes and just enough dressing to coat. Serve immediately.

SAUTÉED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SQUASH WITH SAGE

Makes 8 servings

(Inspired from a recipe in Food & Wine Magazine, October 2007)

The combination of brussels sprouts (savory) and butternut squash (sweet), which generally stand on their own as side dishes, is unusual and super-autumnal.

2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and chopped finely
1 medium butternut squash (1 ½ pounds), peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon snipped chives
1 tablespoon dried sage
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Blanch the brussels sprouts in the boiling water until tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer the brussels sprouts to the ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry. Melt butter in large, deep skillet over moderate heat. Add the squash and cook, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add the brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Scatter sage and chives on top and serve.

Cathy’s Tips: To help with the squash, put it in the oven, whole, at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes. After letting it cool, peel and cut into cubes. So much easier than cutting it first!

Why butter? Because of their sensitivity to heat, the molecular structure of cooked oils is compromised causing free radical production in the body. Real butter is a much better choice. Use organic butter to avoid hormones and antibiotics. Never cook with oils. You can use them uncooked in your salads. Buy the cold-pressed, extra-virgin variety.

IN THE RAW: PUMPKIN PIE IN A BOWL REVISITED

Makes 4 to 5 cups

(From Natalia Rose’s book: Detox for Women: An All New Approach for a Sleek Body and Radiant Health in 4 Weeks)

In her book, Natalia says: “ This is among the recipes that I’m most excited to share with you.” And I am too! It supports weight loss and vitality, so enjoy as much as you want.

32 ounces fresh carrot juice
1 cup raw sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1 to 2 packets stevia or drops Nu Naturals liquid stevia
½ avocado, pitted
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container and enjoy within 36 hours.


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I Am Investing In Myself. Are You?

(October 22, 2009) I sometimes feel that my life is a tornado of activity, projects, expansion and growth. It's all good (and fun) as long as I am staying centered and grounded. In order to achieve that state of mind, which is necessary in the realization of the life of my dreams, I schedule time for myself: I meditate on a daily basis; I regularly schedule a massage or a facial; I exercise; I take the time to breathe deeply; I set an intention for my day, etc.

Another critical element to my centeredness is a happy, healthy marriage.

When I was at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I learned that the most important vitamin is vitamin L. L stands for love. ☺ Vitamin Love is the most important, nourishing and healing vitamin. It includes attention, touch, hugs and kisses and also support, respect and partnership. Everything one could expect to receive in a marriage.

Recently, I have been struck by the number of encounters and conversations I have had with people who are unhappy in their marriage. Unhappiness in marriage often starts with resentment, blame and anger and then escalates.

For all of you who are not receiving the vitamin L that you need, I have a couple of suggestions.

Cathy’s Action Health Tips:

1) I recommend reading the book  'Getting The Love You Want' by Dr. Harville Hendrix.  I read this book years ago and I was stunned by what I learned in it. In its simplest form, we all unconsciously choose our partners for two basic reasons: (1) they have both the positive and negative qualities of the people who raised us, and (2) they compensate for positive parts of our being that were cut off in childhood. Like I said, I was stunned. It was the beginning of truly taking responsibility for the state of my marriage. Without this book, I would possibly still be in a blaming or resenting mode. I cannot thank Harville Hendrix enough for sharing what he has learned during more than 30 years as a couple therapist.  Click here to know more about 'Getting The Love You Want.' 

2) If you are a woman, you have the power to transform your relationship. I recommend a weekend workshop called  ‘Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women.’  When I participated in that workshop, which can be attended by women only (another way to take time for yourself), I felt like I was learning all the secrets of men. It was awesome information. It taught me how to communicate with men so I could get my needs satisfied. It helped me to understand my husband and appreciate his masculinity. During my workshop, I fell in love all over again for what my husband is and for what he is not.  Click here to know more about ‘Celebrating Men, Satisfying Women.’

By the way, I am taking  'Celebrating Men & Sex' this coming weekend. I am continuously investing in myself. Are you?

I wish you lots of Fun and Joy!
Until next time,

Cathy

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