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Buckwheat is a triangular brown kernel that is popular in many countries. In Japan it is found in soba noodles and in Eastern Europe as kasha. Buckwheat is not actually a grain, but a seed. It contains a full complement of amino acids making it one of...
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Spelt is a grain similar to wheat and it is gaining more popularity these days. Spelt is similar to wheat in appearance but has a slightly different flavor. Spelt is nuttier and slightly sweeter in flavor compared to wheat. Although spelt is similar to...
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When it comes to whole grains, one great grain to try is bulgur. Bulgur is essentially wheat -- but the grain has been soaked, cooked and dried. Part of the bran is removed but since some remains, bulgur is still considered a whole grain. It contains...
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Pinto Beans are extremely popular in the United States and South and Central America. They contain the most fiber of all beans (15 grams per cup). Pinto beans are also high in protein (15 grams per cup), which make them a great substitute for meat. Since...
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Lentils are a protein-packed plant-based food that is an important staple food in many parts of the world. In the Unites States, Washington and northern Idaho, grow a third of the lentils and they celebrate lentils every August at their National Lentil...
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The next bean in the legume family that I will focus on is the soybean. There is a lot to be said about this fiber- and protein-packed bean. Soybeans are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, isoflavones and essential fatty acids. There are 16 grams...
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This week, le t’s focus on another type of bean – black beans, which are often referred to as turtle beans. The flavor of black beans has been compared to mushrooms; they are available year round either as a canned item or dried version. Black beans are...
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Garbanzo beans are believed to be one of the oldest beans, dating back as far as 5400 BC. Garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas) have a delicious nutlike taste and buttery texture. They can be enjoyed year-round and are available either dried or canned...
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Sorbets and smoothies are easy to make at home and a great way to sneak in your vitamins and minerals from fruits and vegetables. In this particular recipe from Spent (see below), the banana and berries provide lots of fiber (up to 7 grams) and the berries...
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Join the free Live Chat today at 3:00 p.m. ET. Dr. Tony Linares will be discussing our most recent book club selection -- Spent: End Exhaustion and Feel Great Again. Whether you've been reading the book or the blogs , you're sure to find this...
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Congratulations on finishing the program! You should be feeling much better after following the program for the last 6 weeks. For you folks it is about slowly introducing the foods you have eliminated back into your diet, one food at a time and seeing...
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The last two chapters in Spent focus on the acclimation process that is required after completing the six-week program on restorative healing and finding your natural rhythm. Dr. Lipman shares his professional experience with us and notes that 80% of...
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In the book Spent , the author includes a recipe for a Breakfast Panini that is quick and healthy for people on the go in the morning (see below for a list of ingredients.) Most of us don’t have a lot of time for breakfast or choose to not take the time...
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At this point in the program, it’s important to look at ways to sustain this good feeling you have so you don’t slip and go back to being your old, tired self. Over the last 5 weeks we have slowly been decreasing our total load of toxins by decreasing...
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Week 6 has an interesting stream of topics ranging from removal of toxic chemicals from our bodies to a collection of positive reflections from some of the world’s greatest scientists, philosophers, religious leaders and thinkers. The chapter opens with...