There are many reasons why people have accumulated toxins in their body. Environmental pollution, poor food choices and even genetic predispositions can cause our body to retain certain harmful substances. When we have these accumulated toxins, our body does not function optimally.
Continue reading...Friday, December 26, 2008
Question: Are raw foods good for weight loss? Answer: It’s an open secret in the health world that eating raw has a built in weight reduction mechanism. Raw foods have higher water content, fiber and nutritional values than their cooked counterparts. Going raw also keeps you away from two of the main weight gain culprits – refined [...]
Continue reading...Friday, December 19, 2008
We are happy to announce that Blossoming Lotus Founding Chef Mark Reinfeld has been interviewed on Public Radio’s food show, The Splendid Table, now in its 14th year of broadcasting. This popular program was named “1999 Best National Radio Show on Food” by the James Beard Foundation, and “2000 Best National Syndicated Talk Show” by [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Live Moo Shu (courtesy of Jennifer Murray) This flavorful combination of napa cabbage, fennel, and the sea vegetable hijiki is one of our all-time favorites when combined with our live hoisin sauce—a sweet and flavorful rendition of the Chinese cuisine staple. 4 cups napa cabbage, sliced into 1/2-inch strips 1 cup carrot, peeled and julienned or grated 1/2 red [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, December 11, 2008
Raw foods are foods that have not been cooked. They are the fresh fruits, berries, vegetables, nuts, seeds and herbs we have all come to know and love in their whole, natural state. Once raw food is heated above a certain temperature, the food is considered to be cooked. Many define this point as the temperature [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, December 4, 2008
QUESTION: I want to eat in a healthier way, but am not sure where to begin. Can you offer a few suggestions on how to make the switch? MARK: We come across this question very often and have found that there are three simple steps you can take to get you on your way.
Continue reading...Sunday, November 30, 2008
What does it mean to eat a Raw Food diet? Are you interested in learning more of the benefits of eating raw? Mark Reinfeld and Jennifer Murray give us the answers with their amazing food wisdom. Mark Reinfeld founding chef of the award winning Blossoming Lotus Restaurant on Kauai. Mark is the author [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, November 18, 2008
From appetizer to dessert follow the trail each day to a scrumptious, compassionate Vegan Thanksgiving Feast! Each day this week we’ll offer you another recipe or two to add to your holiday menu plan. Make this a Thanksgiving to remember with recipes from Vegan Fusion World Cuisine …recipes that will tantalize your taste buds, stimulate [...]
Continue reading...Monday, November 17, 2008
From appetizer to dessert follow the trail each day to a scrumptious, compassionate Vegan Thanksgiving Feast! Each day this week we’ll offer you another recipe or two to add to your holiday menu plan. Make this a Thanksgiving to remember with recipes from Vegan Fusion World Cuisine …recipes that will tantalize your taste buds, stimulate [...]
Continue reading...Friday, November 14, 2008
Pecan Pie If you’re a fan of pecan pie, this recipe is bound to satisfy as it bears a striking similarity to the flavor you love without all the refined ingredients. Yield: 1 (8-in.) pie Prep Time: 20 minutes 3 1/2 cups pecans 3 1/2 cups pitted dates 1/2 cup raisins, soaked 2 cups filtered water 1/4 cup date/raisin soak water 1 teaspoon vanilla [...]
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