Jeanette's Healthy Living: anti-cancer

Showing posts with label anti-cancer. Show all posts

Showing posts with label anti-cancer. Show all posts

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Chestnut Soup

Monday, April 25, 2011

Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Chestnut Soup is rich and flavorful without any cream.

I was at Whole Foods the other day picking up some fresh ingredients to make a few more pureed soups for a friend. As I passed the freshly prepared food section, I checked out the soups of the day. Two soups that caught my eye were the Carrot Fennel Soup and the Cauliflower Chestnut Soup.

The Low Residue Diet/Low Fiber Diet

Monday, March 28, 2011

Pureed Beet Carrot Soup - a healthy soup while on a Low Fiber/Low Residue diet.

A healthy diet typically includes foods high in fiber. Fiber is usually recommended as part of a healthy diet because it helps to normalize bowel movements, lower blood cholesterol levels and control blood sugar levels. However, in certain circumstances, a Low Residue or Low Fiber Diet may be recommended.

A Collection of Pureed Soups {Curried Cauliflower Potato Soup and Creamy Cannellini Bean Soup Recipes}

Friday, March 18, 2011

Creamy Carrot Soup with Coconut Milk

Not only are Pureed Soups pure comfort food, but they're also perfect for anyone on a liquid diet or a pureed/soft food diet. Whether you're recovering from a cold, wisdom tooth extraction or dental surgery, or having trouble swallowing, pureed soups are the perfect medium for making sure you get a nutritious meal even when you're not feeling at your best.

A Healthy Healing Fruit Smoothie Recipe

Sunday, February 20, 2011

Healthy Fruit Smoothies Are Packed With Antioxidants

A few weeks ago, I wrote about my new venture into making gluten/dairy/egg free snacks that are healthy, delicious and satisfying.

Kris Carr's Crazy Sexy Diet

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a book signing for Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr, sponsored by Catch a Healthy Habit Café and ProMindful.

Cuban Black Bean Soup

Monday, February 07, 2011

Cuban Black Bean Soup

Today, I will be teaching the third in a series of soup classes to a group of seniors at our local community center. As I mentioned in an earlier post, the purpose of this soup series is to encourage seniors to cook more at home, rather than buy processed and artificial foods, which tend to be high in sodium and additives, and are often not as healthful as foods that can be prepared easily at home.

Creamless Cream of Carrot Soup

Friday, January 28, 2011

A Creamless Cream of Carrot Soup

I’ve been playing around with creamless creamy soups the past few weeks, including a creamless Creamy Mushroom Soup, Creamy Cauliflower Soup, and Thai Roasted Butternut Squash Soup. To add to this collection of creamless creamy soups, I tried a Cream of Carrot Soup.

A Simple Mushroom Barley Soup

Monday, January 24, 2011

A Simple Mushroom Barley Soup

Two weeks ago, I taught the first in a series of soup classes to a group of seniors at our local community center. The Simple Lentil Soup I made was a huge hit with this group of seniors!

A Gluten-Free Ancient Grain: Amaranth

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Amaranth is a Highly Nutritious Gluten-Free "Ancient Grain"

In my last post, I talked about our recent discovery that my youngest son "A" has numerous food allergies. First I want to thank all of you who have reached out and shown your support and encouragement, as it has reminded me how important family and community are when one is faced with challenges. Some of you have also shared some terrific suggestions (including introducing me to a whole world of gluten-free/special diet bloggers) for which I am grateful for. If there are any recipes, ingredients, or other information that you think might be helpful, I would love to hear from you.

Tomato Quinoa Soup

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Tomato Quinoa Soup

Tomato pasta soup used to be one of my children's favorites when they were young, especially when I used alphabet shaped pasta.

A Simple Lentil Soup Recipe

Monday, January 10, 2011

A Simple Lentil Soup (plus tomatoes and brown rice)

I'm teaching a series of soup classes to a group of seniors at our local community center starting this week, and my first recipe will be a lentil soup. The goal of this soup series is to encourage seniors to cook healthily at home, rather than buy processed or prepared foods which can be high in sodium and fat.

Creamless Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Friday, January 07, 2011

Creamless Cream of Cauliflower Soup

This week, I posted a recipe for Creamless Cream of Mushroom Soup, a rich flavored and luscious soup made without any cream. As I was thinking of more comforting creamy soups, potato leek soup came to mind, but I wanted to make something more nutritious (I like nutrient dense foods to get the most bang for the buck). Cauliflower is sometimes used as a substitute in mashed potatoes, so I decided to try a creamless cream of cauliflower soup.

Cauliflower, one of a number of cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetables, are not only believed to prevent cancer from forming, but also enhance survival after cancer diagnosis. I came across a recipe for a pureed cauliflower soup in a publication I picked up at my local health food store. What caught my eye was the use of blood orange olive oil, orange zest and fresh pear in the recipe, as well as the beautiful red pepper puree served on top of the soup. Since I didn't have any blood orange olive oil, I decided to throw the peel of a clementine into the soup. I also added a sprig of rosemary for a classic orange rosemary pairing.

Creamless Cream of Cauliflower Soup

I love the addition of pear to this soup as it adds some sweetness. The clementine peel and rosemary add a unique and unexpected fragrance. If you don't have rosemary, thyme would go nicely with the orange flavor too. The Roasted Pepper Puree and pumpkin seeds on top make an otherwise white soup pop with color and crunch.

Printable Recipe
1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
the peel from 1 clementine
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 ripe pear (Anjou or similarly sweet pear), peeled, cored, and chopped

Roasted Pepper Puree
1/2 cup or 3 whole roasted red bell peppers
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Roasted pumpkin seeds

Remove leaves and stem from cauliflower and cut into even pieces.

Slicing the cauliflower is faster than separating into florets.

I slice the cauliflower into roughly 1/2" slices, and then cut the slices crosswise into even pieces. Since the soup is going to pureed anyway, there's no need to cut the cauliflower into florets.

In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until onions are softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add broth, clementine peel, rosemary and cauliflower. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook on low, covered, for 20 minutes until cauliflower is soft.

Remove from heat and add pear. Puree in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to soup pot and keep warm until ready to serve.

To prepare Roasted Pepper Puree, place roasted peppers and olive oil in a food processor and process until smooth.

To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Put a spoonful of Roasted Pepper Puree on top and sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.

Serves 6-8.

Anticancer Ingredients: Cauliflower, Onion, Garlic, Rosemary

More Creamless Cauliflower Soup Recipes:
Leek and Cauliflower Soup, Caviar and Codfish (use olive oil in place of butter)
Bits of England and Cauliflower, La Tartine Gourmande
Saffron Cauliflower Soup, Blue Jean Gourmet (use olive oil in place of butter)
Curried Cauliflower Coconut Soup, Foodie Reflections
Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Leeks and Thyme, I Heart Kale

References:
Cruciferous Vegetables, Eat Right America
Onions anti-cancer effects, Cornell News
Garlic: a review of its potential use as an anti-cancer agent, PubMed.gov
Sulforaphane, a possible agent in prevention and therapy of cancer, PubMed.gov
Inhibition of anticancer drug efflux transporter P-glycoprotein by rosemary phytochemicals, PubMed.gov

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Whole Grains for Breakfast {Chai Spiced Quinoa Porridge Recipe}

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Chai Spiced Quinoa Porridge

On cold winter mornings, there's nothing like a hot bowl of whole grain porridge to start the day off right. Whole grains take longer to digest and they release their sugars slowly, so they make you feel satisfied longer.

8 Ways To Add Fiber to Your Diet - A Smoky Black Bean Dip Recipe

Friday, December 10, 2010

Many of you have heard by now that eating foods high in fiber is good for your health. But why? While eating a diet high in fiber is typically associated with relieving constipation, a high fiber diet can also help reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.

How To Make Dashi and Miso Soup

Thursday, December 02, 2010

Miso Mushroom Soup

Miso Mushroom Soup

Some people refer to miso soup as Japan’s chicken soup. Not only is miso soup pure comfort food, but it also contains lots of nutrients and is believed to have some cancer fighting properties.

Meg Wolff 's Glazed Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Cookbook Review and Recipe from A Life In Balance: Delicious, Plant-Based Recipes for Optimal Health by Meg Wolff.

I first came across Meg Wolff at the Huffington Post where she writes regularly, featuring stories about the positive impact of a plant-based diet on health, as well as anticancer recipes.

Fresh Berry Salad and a Creamy Raspberry Dressing Recipe

Monday, November 29, 2010

Fresh Berry Salad with Creamy Raspberry Dressing

With Thanksgiving behind us, and the holiday season continuing, I thought it would be nice to post a lighter recipe, for a Fresh Berry Salad with Creamy Raspberry Dressing, to start off the week.

Festive Clementine Avocado Salad Recipe

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Festive Clementine Avocado Salad

I came up with this Festive Clementine Avocado Salad recipe as I was thinking about healthy and beautiful side dishes for Thanksgiving. Each ingredient in this elegant salad contributes health benefits as well as flavor and texture.

Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

Monday, November 15, 2010

Curried

Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup

This weekend I made Curried Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup, inspired by a Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup recipe in the the New York Times this past week. With Thanksgiving just a week away, I've been trying to come up with some festive dishes that will satisfy Thanksgiving guests with rich, full flavors (so you feel like you're getting a special treat), without the higher fat content typical in many Thanksgiving recipes.

Two Brussel Sprouts Recipes - Soy Sauce Glazed Brussel Sprouts and Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Winter Squash

Thursday, November 11, 2010

A Fresh Stalk of Brussel Sprouts

Brussel Sprouts can conjure up bad memories of mushy, bitter vegetables. Once I learned how to roast brussel sprouts, however, brussel sprouts actually became one of my favorite vegetables. Roasting brussel sprouts brings out the sweetness in this vegetable, and watching the cooking time prevents overcooking so there's no "mushy" factor.

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