In the event that you haven’t yet seen it, I’m super excited to introduce you to a fabulous Silver Lining cookbook: If It Makes You Healthy: More than 100 Delicious Recipes Inspired by the Season. This is a cookbook written by Sheryl Crow after her breast cancer diagnosis led her to gain interest in the nutrition of her food. Enjoy!
Beating Cancer with Nutrition
Friday's Fixin's: Kale Chips
Kale is widely considered the yardstick by which all other foods are measured. Health benefits are extraordinary and include risk-lowereing for breast cancer. Hope you enjoy this Silver Lined Kale Chip recipe.
Brookside Babycakes
As I have mentioned here many times, I am about 90% Vegan (at the pleading of my oncologic nutritionist, I have wild caught fish once or twice a week). The good news is that being Vegan is not only not that hard, but there are FABULOUS vegan options available now, which makes both going out… Continue reading Brookside Babycakes
Cuckoo for Coconuts
Since my pruning episode last week (the one in which I LOOKED like a prune…not a reference to any gardening prowess, unfortunately!), I realized that I need to really focus on hydration, hydration, hydration (ideally not by being hooked up to an IV 24/7!). In my pre-FBC life, whenever I would go for a long… Continue reading Cuckoo for Coconuts
Sometimes, it's the little things
FBC has taught me to pay attention. To the little things. And to enjoy every potentially enjoyable moment. Not in a fatalistic way, but in a this is awesome and I need to savor every moment. Speaking of savor, a friend knows that I have a penchant (ok, an obsession) for all things caramel, but… Continue reading Sometimes, it's the little things
Delicious Dressing
As a (90%) Vegan (at the recommendation of my oncology nutritionist-& my taste buds!-I do eat fish occasionally), I’m constantly on the search for yummy, satisfying food. But, who isn’t? I’ve found when The Husband and I go to super fabulous, celebratory restaurants, all I have to do is call ahead to let them know… Continue reading Delicious Dressing
Brookside Brussel Sprouts
It occurred to me that in yesterday’s post, I mentioned Brussel Sprouts (and Finally Five’s love of them), but I didn’t tell you how I make them. Let me preface by saying that in my youth, I would have gone without food – starved, in fact – if my only option was to eat brussel… Continue reading Brookside Brussel Sprouts
The Best, Fail-Proof Cobbler You've Ever Had!
Today, I am obsessed with all things sweet and no, I don’t mean our daughter, Finally Five (who happens to have been very sweet today!). I’m talking about FOOD. DESSERT. SUGAR. Sugar is so bad for me, I know. FBC looooooves sugar. In fact, sugar feeds cancer. So, why is it that I am obsessed… Continue reading The Best, Fail-Proof Cobbler You've Ever Had!
Super Spectacular (& Simple) Smoothie!
Below is a smoothie/protein shake that is fueling and incredibly delicious…and I did I mention fast and EASY (Silver Lining!)? Hope you enjoy! Ingredients 1 cup of Almond Milk 4 dried dates 1 scoop of Jarro Protein Powder 1 handful of ice Instructions Mix in blender There is a hotbed of controversy over soy, especially… Continue reading Super Spectacular (& Simple) Smoothie!
Brookside Bites: Amazing Almond Bread
Unfortunately, I am still craving white, stick-to-the-ceiling bread. Though delicious (and fun to peel off the roof of my mouth), it’s so bad for me generally, but especially with FBC. An alternative, given to me by nutritionist Dale Figtree, is Almond Bread. OMG. I can’t begin to tell you how delicious AND healthy this is.… Continue reading Brookside Bites: Amazing Almond Bread