This delicious, tofu based recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner for something healthy yet so easy! Although the original recipe is for grilled tofu, we’ve changed it to a pan fry recipe which may be more convenient. Pan seared tofu flavored with tandoori spices is a great meat-free, vegetarian and vegan protein option! Serve with steamed broccoli and  basmati rice.

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The origins of golden milk can be traced back to ancient India, where it was (and still is) used in ayurvedic medicine. Golden Milk is a hot or cold beverage that’s made by combining either turmeric powder or fresh turmeric root with the milk of your choosing (cow, almond, coconut, cashew, etc.). Often, several more flavor-boosting ingredients are added to the recipe such as black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, and honey. Black pepper, specifically, is said to boost the body’s ability to absorb curcumin, the main bioactive compound within turmeric. [Read more…]

The holidays can bring cheer and joy, but it’s also cold and flu season. Few of us make it through the winter without an annoying cold or even the flu. There is no cure for either, so treatment options include preventive measures or medications to ease the symptoms. There are however, a variety of complementary health approaches to help prevent the winter nasties or relieve their symptoms.

As in Game of Thrones, “Winter is coming”, and it’s important to know how you can protect and boost your immune system to protect yourself from the impending sneeze of a coworker. It turns out that your kitchen cabinet can supplement your medicine chest with natural cold remedies featuring herbs and spices, helping to support your body’s effort to stay healthy.

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