Dr. Christopher's Herbal Legacy Newsletter - September 1, 2010

Published: Wed, 09/01/10


Herbal Legacy 
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September 1, 2010

Dear ,

As long as you buy your food at a health food store it is going to be healthy, right?  Wrong! In today's article Master Herbalist Nathan Jaynes explores un-healthy food from the health food store and discusses how you can make sure you are eating healthy food.

Our recipe this week is from Herbal Legacy subscriber Jennette King - a delicious Mexi-Pepper Salsa.

As a reminder, our Fall classes start tomorrow - September 2.  The first class will be Herbal Brain Healing with David Christopher. See the News section for more information.

Until next week - be healthy and happy-

-Dr. Christopher's Herbal Legacy Newsletter

ARTICLE: Un-Healthy Food from the Health Food Store

RECIPE: Mexi-Pepper Salsa

NEWS/FEATURED PRODUCT: Local classes
 
ARTICLE: Un-Healthy Food from the Health Food Store 

by Nathan Jaynes, MH

Okay, you have decided to make a few changes in your diet.  You're eating less meat, and switched to whole wheat bread.  You've even decided to get some of your groceries at the local health food store. But while you're there, take a look at what's in your grocery cart before calling it natural.  Some of the items sold in health food stores just aren't healthy.

Having visited many health food stores along the Wasatch front, as well as a few out of state, I have noticed a few un-healthy trends.  Shelves that are supposed to be reserved for natural and wholesome foods contain items that are as man-made as margarine and soda. Now, I realize that many of these foods are there for people who are making a transition from the standard American diet to a healthier one, but do we have to call them health foods if they came from a health food store?

For me, health food is whole, un-adulterated, not enhanced, not radically modified, and life giving.  Health food is not genetically engineered, fortified, pasteurized, isolated, or made in a lab.  But more and more we find things like sugar free candy, protein bars, diet drinks, and sodas with ingredient lists that would take someone with a degree in chemistry to understand.  The most dangerous thing about these foods is people think since they came from a health food store, they are harmless and natural.  These foods are sold alongside organic produce, whole herbs, grains and nuts. Unknowingly, shoppers can go down one isle and get raw-organic carrot juice, and then in the next isle, fluoridated tooth paste.

If you're a knowledgeable shopper, health food stores have a lot to offer.  Fresh organic produce, herbs from around the country and world, spices, cookbooks, classes, and like-minded people that can help you make sense of it all.  If you find yourself asking "is this food healthy or not", just look at the label.  If the ingredients sound like chemicals, you can be sure you're getting something less than healthy.  If the ingredients are plant based, then feel free to try it.      
 
 
Printable Version: http://www.herballegacy.com/Unhealthy_Food.pdf 

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RECIPE: Mexi-Pepper Salsa

Submitted by Jennette King one of our very own Herbal Legacy Newsletter readers.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup raw cashews soaked in 1 1/4 c. water and set aside for approximately 2 hours.

Dice the following and combine in a large bowl:

  • 3-4 ribs of celery
  • 2-3 bell peppers (choose a variety of colors: green, orange, red, or yellow)
  • 1/2 purple onion

Then add to the bowl:

  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 1/2 bunch finely chopped cilantro

DIRECTIONS

To make the sauce that will go over the chopped vegetables, combine the following in a blender:

  • Soaked cashews (with the water)
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt and
  • 2 tsp. Fajita Seasoning (Spice Hunter) or any Mexican spice blend you enjoy

Puree and pour over the chopped vegetables and mix well.

 

This is a wonderful salsa to use with corn or pita chips, or wrap it in lettuce or in a sprouted grain tortilla.  Also a great addition to summer soup.


Printable Version: http://www.herballegacy.com/mexi_pepper_salsa.pdf 

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NEWS/FEATURED PRODUCT: Local Herb Classes

In you live in the Utah County area, register now for our Fall local herb classes:
  • September 2: Herbal Brain Healing with David Christopher
  • September 9: St. John's Wort with Mishelle Knutsen
Space is limited, so call now to get registered - 1-800-372-8255.
For a full listing of our Fall schedule click here:
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A HEALTHIER YOU
 

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