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Waste Not

THROWING AWAY FOOD. It’s something we do more often than we would like.

Sadly, the statistics are shocking: About one-third of the planet’s food goes to waste. Meanwhile, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, nearly 800 million people worldwide suffer from hunger.

Here at QFC—which is part of the Kroger family of grocery stores—we are committed to sustainability and food waste, and we are working to reduce our impact on the environment and improve the lives of our customers, associates and the communities we serve.

Kroger is a member of the EPA WasteWise program, and in 2014 our company received three awards from the EPA for our food recovery efforts. Locally, in 2015, our QFC stores diverted more than 70 percent of our waste from landfills. We also donated 2,657,720 pounds of food to Food Lifeline, a nonprofit food distribution center that provides nutritious food to low-income people. On average, the organization provides 91,000 meals a day to hungry people.

In this issue, we spoke with Virginia Till, a recycling specialist for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, about the issue of food waste and the agency’s Sustainable Management of Food program. Till offers up a number of helpful tips on how you as an individual can reduce food waste. See our Q&A with her on page 7.

I’ve been doing my best to put Till’s tips into practice, particularly

when it comes to meal planning and shopping. Before heading to the grocery store, I make sure to scan my fridge and pantry for what’s still fresh, and then buy just what I need for that week’s meals.

Speaking of meal planning, we have an array of recipes in this issue for you to cook up. Think cauliflower is boring? Our recipe developers have morphed it into a delectable curry sauce over root vegetables, a pizza crust with savory toppings and even “tater” tots! Check out the mouthwatering photos and recipes on pages 18–20. We’ll also take you around the world with delicious international dishes (pages 21–22), and keep you healthy with recipes in our feature “The Healing Power of Food” (pages 24–28).

Enjoy eating healthy, and join me in trying not to waste. Don’t you want to show off those yummy leftovers to your jealous workmates?

Mora MahoneyNatural Foods Category Manager

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5 WAYS YOU CAN REDUCE FOOD WASTE PLUS: Ways to use up kitchen food scraps and fun QFC-sponsored events.

kitchen HEALTHY BREADS PLUS: Natural sodas, tricks with lemon and the many health benefits of chicken.

eat CALLING CAULIFLOWER This versatile vegetable is full of good nutrition and flavor. The budding chefs at Bauman College share some creative recipes you just have to try.

MAKE IT, BUY IT Craving different flavors? Try one of our delectable dishes from around the world.

boost BENEFITS OF TURMERIC A possible remedy for chronic inflammation. BY KELLEE KATAGI

NIP ALLERGIES IN THE BUD Natural supplements to help get you through allergy season. BY KATHRYN LEAVITT

try HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT AQUAFABA? This magic liquid can take the place of egg whites in recipes, like meringue cookies.

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What we eat is central to our health. It can not only prevent but also treat some of the most common diseases. BY LISA MARSHALL

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1 in 7 people is food insecure, lack-ing access to adequate food

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food waste

Fighting Food WasteTHE EPA IS WORKING TO MINIMIZE FOOD LOSS THROUGH ITS SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FOOD PROGRAM AND FOOD RECOVERY CHALLENGE. YOU CAN HELP, TOO. BY REBECCA HEATON

THE NUMBERS ARE SHOCKING: 40 percent of all food produced in the U.S. is thrown away, half of which happens at home. One in seven Americans is food insecure, meaning they either don’t have enough to eat or don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Is anything being done to counter this? The answer is yes. Virginia Till, a recycling specialist in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 Environmental Stewardship Unit, shares more.

One of EPA’s programs concerns sustainable

management of food. Tell us about that.

In 2011, EPA launched the Food Recovery Challenge to encourage grocers, universities, stadiums and hospitality businesses to reduce food waste generated, donate excess food and compost food scraps. In 2014, participants reduced wasted food by 606,000 tons. Of this, 88,600 tons was donated to feed people. Nearly 800 organizations nationwide are participating, including Disneyland, MGM Resorts International and the National Hockey League. This past September, EPA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture set a national target to reduce food waste going to U.S. landfills by 50 percent by 2030 via various sustainable food management efforts.

What are the biggest impacts of food waste?

Wasting food harms our neighbors, our planet and our wallets. Think of all the resources that go into producing food: the hard work of farmers, water and land use, transportation costs—all wasted when we throw out the apple that rotted in our fridge. Then consider that 21 percent of waste in landfills is food, where it produces methane, a greenhouse gas with 20-plus times the potential climate

change impact of C02. Now consider the fact that 48 million Americans, including 16 million children, live in food-insecure households with inadequate access to affordable food, and a family of four wastes about $1,500 a year on food that ends up in the trash.

What can individuals do to help prevent food waste?

First, be a smart shopper. Shop your fridge first: Cook or eat what you already have before buying more. Then before your next shopping trip, make a list with meals in mind and buy only what you need. Eat what you buy: Take leftovers for lunch or incorporate leftovers into a future meal, such as frittatas, soups or casseroles. Reuse food scraps in broths. Store food properly: Keep fruits and vegetables fresh with proper food-storage techniques (visit stilltasty.com for tips). Compost: Recycle food scraps into compost that feeds your yard and plants. And—probably most importantly—talk to your friends, your employer, local businesses and faith-based groups and ask, “How can we save this edible food?” Let’s all commit to being food savers.

For more on sustainable management of food,

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Don’t Toss That!5 WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PRODUCE. BY KELLEE KATAGI

CUTTING FOOD WASTE is one of this year’s hottest trends. Get in on the action at home by eating every part of the fruits, vegetables and herbs you buy. Not only will you help save the planet (you hero!), but you’ll also discover tasty and nutritious new dishes in the process.

INFUSE. Use peels, leaves

or herbs to make loose-

leaf tea, flavored olive oils

or vinegars, infused water

and liquors. Always wash

thoroughly before using. For

tea, dry peels in a single layer

on a cookie sheet in a warm

room for three to six days;

stir daily until peels are brittle.

Try: citrus peels, strawberry

leaves, any herbs

BLEND. Smoothies make

an ideal home for nearly

any leaves you’d like to use.

Not a fan of full-on green

smoothies? Toss just a few

leaves into a berry smoothie

for a nutrient boost that

doesn’t affect the flavor.

Or use greens for pesto:

Combine them with basil,

garlic, olive oil, pine nuts or

walnuts, grated Parmesan,

and salt and pepper. For

tough or bitter stalks (like

chard), simmer in salty water

until tender and then puree

with tahini, lemon juice,

olive oil and garlic to make

hummus. Try: beet and

radish greens, carrot tops,

cauliflower and broccoli

leaves; veggie stems and

stalks if you have a powerful

blender

COMBINE. Greens, stalks

and herbs work well in

salads—if you know how

to incorporate them. The

key: Balance bold and bitter

flavors, such as beet and

carrot greens, with sweet

or mild lettuces. Chop

stalks or tougher leaves into

tiny pieces. Try: beet and

radish greens, carrot tops,


leaves

ADD. Slip nearly any green

or stalk into soups and

stocks; the cooking will

tenderize and remove

bitterness. Also, finely

chopped carrot greens

can sub in for parsley in

nearly any recipe. Try: beet,

radish and carrot greens;


stems; asparagus ends

BAKE. Kale chips are all the

rage, but you can make

a chip out of nearly any

greens. Also, when roasting

broccoli, cauliflower and

other veggies, brush olive oil

on the leaves, sprinkle with

salt and add them toward

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What’s Happening HAVE FUN AT THESE QFC-SPONSORED EVENTS

April 26

YWCA KING COUNTY

“INSPIRE” LUNCHEON

Hear from the University of Washington’s first female president, as well as women whose lives have been changed by YWCA programs at this motivational luncheon at the Washington State Convention Center. ywcaworks.org/luncheons

May 7

GIRLS ON THE RUN

SPRING 5K

Join youth-development program Girls on the Run for an untimed, noncompetitive 5K event in Seattle’s Magnuson Park. The event is open to everyone, including strollers and dogs. girlsrun.org/spring5k

May 22

SPIRIT OF BELLEVUE RUN

Choose from a 12K, 5K or QFC-sponsored Kids Fun Run that benefits college-bound seniors and young entrepreneurs through the Bellevue Chamber Foundation. Be sure to visit QFC at the Health & Wellness Fair in Bellevue Downtown Park. spiritofbellevuerun.com

May 22

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Raise funds for diabetes research at this annual event based at Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville. Select from five riding routes—from 10–100 miles—and a new walking route. Brush up

on diabetes prevention at QFC’s event booth. tour.diabetes.org

June 6

KOMEN RACE FOR THE

CURE PUGET SOUND

This annual 5K run/walk at Seattle Center brings a wave of pink to downtown Seattle and raises awareness and funds for treatments to fight breast cancer for low-income and underserved women. komenpugetsound.org

June 25

SEATTLE PRIDE

Visit QFC’s giveaway booth at this annual festival at Seattle Center. seattlepridefest.org

Hunger Doesn’t VacationFOOD DONATIONS are likely on your radar during the winter holidays, but for many hungry families the extra help is just as necessary in summer when children aren’t receiving free or reduced meals from schools. QFC strives to meet this need with its annual Northwest Farmers Fighting Hunger food drive, held at all Washington QFCs throughout the month of June. Co-sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Washington and the Washington State Department of Agriculture, the drive benefits local food banks. Give at your local QFC, or donate online at nwfarmersfightinghunger.org.

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A super-soft texture and mild flavor make this bread extra-versatile. It’s low in sugars (only 2 grams), which leaves you a little license for sweet toppings like honey or jelly. What’s missing? Artificial colors and flavors, high-fructose corn syrup and trans fats.

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If you don’t mind a little crunch, eating seeded bread is a no-brainer. The seeds add omega-3s, protein and a complex flavor to every bite. This all-organic bread also provides 5 grams of protein and 12 percent of your daily fiber needs in each slice.

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Udi’s Gluten Free Whole Grain

Udi’s achieves what most gluten-free breads do not: the familiar smooth-and-slightly-chewy texture of non-GF loaves. This bread’s pleasant but neutral taste and mere 70 calories per slice make it a good fit for any situation you desire bread.

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Bread WinnersFIVE LOAVES YOU CAN FEEL GOOD ABOUT SERVING YOUR FAMILY. BY KELLEE KATAGI

FOR MILLENNIA, bread has been at the heart of nearly every culture on earth. Unfortunately, in recent years, the demand for convenience and low costs has diminished much of the wholesome goodness of the

bread we eat. That’s why we’re thankful for companies dedicated to restoring not only the deliciousness, but also the nutritious-ness of this staple food. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Dave’s Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds

A lot of 100% whole-grain breads taste like cardboard. Not Dave’s. Its texture is a pleasant blend of soft and crunchy, and every slice packs a lot of good nutrients, such as 5 grams each of fiber and protein, plus 22 grams of whole grains per slice—almost half of your RDA of whole grains.

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Spring ChickenHOW AMERICA’S FAVORITE BIRD CAN HELP POWER YOUR DAY. BY KELLEE KATAGI

When we think “energy,” we tend to think “carbs.” And for good reason: They’re the body’s go-to fuel source. So it may seem odd to recommend chicken—which is 80 percent protein, 20 percent fat and 0 percent carbs—as a good choice when you’re looking for an energy boost in your diet. But relying on carbs alone can actually leave you feeling less energetic. It’s important to balance carb consumption with protein and fat, each of which play a role in keeping you revved (protein enables muscle building and repair; fat provides a more-sustained energy source). One serving of chicken ( just 3 ounces) contains the following energy-aiding micronutrients.

Keep it clean.

MAGNESIUM.

Studies show that

most Americans

don’t get adequate

magnesium, a key

component in

energy production.

Nuts, fish and bran

are good sources,

but it’s hard to get

enough, so every bit

helps. One serving

of chicken offers

6–9 percent of the

daily recommended

intake.

IRON. If you often

feel weak, you

may be low in

iron, which helps

the body make

oxygen-carrying red

blood cells. Beef

and lamb are better

sources of iron, but

chicken is a good

alternative if you

don’t eat red meat.

You’ll get about

8 percent of your

daily requirements

per serving.

POTASSIUM.

Although it doesn’t

directly provide

energy, potassium

contains components

the body needs to

make energy. Plus it

supports heart and

muscular function.

One serving of

chicken provides

about 7 percent of

your daily needs.

B VITAMINS. These

are essential for

converting carbs into

energy, and chicken

is rich in them. For

example, a serving

delivers roughly a

third of your daily B6

requirements.

When possible, opt for chicken that was raised naturally, without added

hormones or antibiotics.

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IF YOU ARE COOKING A DISH and find the salt you’ve added isn’t enough, try a squirt of lemon juice instead, recommends Eugenia Bone, author of several cookbooks, including The Kitchen Ecosystem (Clarkson Potter, 2014). Often what your taste buds are looking for is a flavor enhancement, which is exactly what lemon juice delivers. In fact, if you are out of salt or are trying to minimize sodium, you can replace it with half as much lemon juice, she adds. It will add a similar bright taste.

TIP: Lemons are loaded with healthy

vitamin C. When cooking with lemon juice, if

possible add it at the end of cooking or after the dish has been cooked

to minimize the loss of vitamin C.

DON’T LET THE SKIN GO TO WASTE: Zest the lemon first, either in strips with a citrus zester tool or by grating with a fine grater. Zest freezes beautifully in a little jar, and is great to have on hand to add to soups and stews for flavor. Before zesting, scrub the lemon in soapy water, rinse well and dry; most lemons are waxed to extend their shelf life. Be sure to grate only the outer yellow portion of the skin; the white pith on the inside will give your dish a bitter taste.

HOW TO JUICE A LEMONThere’s nothing worse than getting a stinging squirt in the eye when trying to juice a lemon. Here are some tricks to “safely” extract every last drop.

1

Roll the lemon back and forth on your counter under the palm of your hand to massage it. Rolling bursts open some of the inside segments, so you’ll get more juice out of it and less chance of squirting.

2

Cut the lemon in half and squeeze into your cupped hand to capture the pits; let the juice dribble through your fingers into your dish.


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Natural BubblesWHEN YOU’RE CRAVING SOMETHING SWEET AND SPARKLY, TRY ONE OF THESE ALL-NATURAL, HIGH FRUCTOSE-FREE OPTIONS. BY REBECCA HEATON

DRY SPARKLING CUCUMBERCucumber soda? You might be pleasantly surprised. Crisp, light and refreshing, all of Dry Soda’s exotic flavors are sweetened—just slightly—with pure cane sugar and natural flavors, and are caffeine- and sodium-free.

Fun stuff: Mix with a shot of rum, a few sprigs of mint, a slice of lime and ice for a refreshing cocktail. Dry flavors: Cucumber, Rainier Cherry, Vanilla Bean, Blood OrangeSize: 12-ounce canCalories: 45Sugar: 11 gSodium: 0 mgCaffeine: 0 mg

HANSEN’S MANDARIN LIME NATURAL CANE SODAThis all-natural soda is a simple blend of carbonated water, cane sugar, citric acid (a natural preservative), and extracts of oranges and limes, with no artificial colors, sodium or caffeine. The result is a light, refreshing lime soda with a hint of orange.

Fun stuff: This soda’s flavors come from extracts of Mexican-grown Yucatan mandarin oranges and Colima limes. Hansen’s flavors: 20 flavors of cane sugar and diet sodas; visit hansens.com for details.Size: 12-ounce canCalories: 150Sugar: 39 gSodium: 0 mgCaffeine: 0 mg

GUAYAKI BRAND YERBA MATE SPARKLING CRANBERRY POMEGRANATEYerba maté (yer-bah mah-tay) is made from naturally caffeinated leaves from South American rain forests. Guayaki (gway-uh-kee) has infused it with a touch of juice (6 percent), a bit of organic cane sugar and sparkling water for a crisp, energizing, USDA Organic–certified concoction.

Fun stuff: One can contains 80 milligrams of naturally occurring caffeine, equivalent to a cup of coffee. Guayaki flavors: Cranberry Pomegranate, Grapefruit Ginger, Classic GoldSize: 12-ounce canCalories: 65Sugar: 16 gSodium: 0 mgCaffeine: 80 mg

ZEVIA COLACalling all diet-soda drinkers. Free of calories, chemicals and color, Zevia Cola is sweetened with stevia, an all-natural sugar substitute, and a touch of monk fruit, a tropical Asian fruit.

Fun stuff: Zevia recently removed coloring from all of its colas, ginger root beer, ginger ales and cream soda. Zevia flavors: 15 of ’em! Visit zevia.com for details.Size: 12-ounce canCalories: 0Sugar: 0 gSodium: 20 mgCaffeine: 45 mg

WHAT IS STEVIA?

Stevia is an all-natural sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant. It has no calories and is 200 times sweeter than sugar in the same concentration. The FDA has approved the Reb A form of stevia, so look for this on ingredient labels.

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REED’S EXTRA GINGER BREWIf you like ginger, Reed’s Extra Ginger Brew delivers an invigorating blend of sparkling water, cane sugar, pineapple juice, honey, fresh ginger root, lemon and lime extracts, and spices.

Fun stuff: One bottle contains 26 grams of fresh ginger; good for soothing stomach problems.Reed’s flavors: Extra Ginger Brew, Original, PremiumSize: 12-ounce bottleCalories: 145Sugar: 37 gSodium: 5 mgCaffeine: 0 mg

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JUST 1 CUP OF THIS VERSATILE VEGETABLE DELIVERS NEARLY 80 PERCENT OF YOUR DAILY VITAMIN C—PLUS LOTS OF OTHER FLAVOR AND GOODNESS.

ABOUTA cousin of broccoli, kale, cab-bage and collards, cauliflower is a cluster of hundreds of immature flowers bonded to-gether in little lumps that form the head or “curd.” The flow-ers are attached to a central stalk, and when broken apart, cauliflower looks a bit like a tree with cruciferous (cross-shaped) branches. Traditionally, cauliflower is pure white. It has a sweet, nutty flavor that becomes more pronounced when cooked, particularly when roasted.

NUTRITIONOne cup of chopped raw cau-liflower is loaded with vitamin C—a whopping 77 percent of your daily needs—which helps prevent cellular damage, aids iron absorption and reduces cholesterol. It is also an excel-lent source of dietary fiber for digestion, vitamin K to prevent blood clotting, vitamin B6 for metabolism and choline, a B vitamin known for its role in brain development. Cauliflower contains small amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium, too.

SELECT & STOREWhen buying cauliflower, look for a clean, creamy-white, compact curd in which the bud clusters are not separated. Heads surrounded by many thick, green leaves are better protected and will be fresher. Its size is not related to quality, so choose one that best suits your recipe needs. Store uncooked cauliflower in a paper or plastic bag in the refrigerator; it will keep for up to one week.

COOKCauliflower can be eaten raw for dips and salads. Cook it by steaming, roasting or stir-frying for best flavor. Don’t discard the smaller leaves surrounding the curd; add them to soups or stir-fries. Some fun ways to serve cauliflower: cauliflower “steaks” (slice a head into thick slabs, coat with olive oil and bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 400° for 15–20 minutes); or cauliflower “rice” (chop up a head in a food processor; serve raw or sauté for a few minutes in olive oil).

COLORFUL CAULIFLOWER

White is the most common color of cauliflower. Why? Because the ribbed, coarse green leaves that surround the curd protect it from sunlight during growth, which hin-ders development of chlorophyll—the chemical reaction that turns plants green. But not all cauliflower is white. Some fun, hybrid-ized varieties can be found in light-green, orange and purple hues.

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Get Creative with CauliflowerTHIS CRUCIFEROUS CURD INFUSES ANY RECIPE WITH WELCOME NUTRIENTS. HERE’S HOW TO INCORPORATE IT INTO A VARIETY OF FAMILIAR DISHES.

Make Your Own Curry Powder¼ teaspoon fennel seed ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seed1½ teaspoons ground coriander1½ teaspoons ground cumin½ teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon ginger powder½ teaspoon mustard powder½ teaspoon turmeric powder¼ teaspoon chili powder¼ teaspoon ground cloves¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon coconut sugar

In a small sauté pan over medium low heat, toast fennel and fenugreek seeds about 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Remove from heat and grind in a spice grinder, or with a mortar and pestle. Combine with remaining spices. Makes 6½ teaspoons.

Recipe by Ryan Elledge

“Cheesy” Cauliflower Tater Tots


Cauliflower Pizza Crust with Sun-Dried Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Root Vegetables with Cauliflower Curry Sauce Over Spiralized Zucchini

Cauliflower Dinner Roll


Root Vegetables with Cauliflower Curry Sauce over Spiralized Zucchini By Ryan Elledge

Coconut milk and cauliflower make a delicious dairy-free curry. Serve over spiralized zucchini noodles for a nutrient boost. Serves 4

1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets, divided

½ sweet potato, diced 2 small carrots, diced 1 small parsnip, diced 3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided¼ medium sweet onion, chopped1½ cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons curry powder (or try recipe on

the previous page)1 can (14 ounce) coconut milk, dividedSea salt and pepperJuice of 1 lime2 medium zucchinis, spiralized3 ounces baby spinachCilantro, for garnish

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place half of cauliflower florets and all sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips on trays; roast 45 minutes, until vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized. Stir vegetables partway through to be sure they don’t burn. Set aside when done.

2. Make cauliflower curry sauce: Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 5–10 minutes, until translucent. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute, or until fragrant.

3. Add remaining cauliflower and curry powder. Cook 5–10 minutes, until cauliflower starts browning and begins to soften.

4. Add ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut milk; simmer 10 minutes, until a fork easily pierces cauliflower.

5. Place in a blender; blend until smooth. Use remaining coconut milk to thin sauce to desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. Combine cauliflower curry sauce with roasted root vegetables in a medium skillet. Let simmer 10 minutes. Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper.

7. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a large skillet. Add zucchini; sauté 3–5 minutes, until softened. Stir in spinach to wilt. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

8. Toss root vegetables with zucchini noodles and spinach. Garnish with cilantro.

“Cheesy” Cauliflower Tater Tots By Mirasol Gomez

These gluten-free, dairy-free tater tots make a great snack with any favorite dipping sauce, or a fun and nutritious side dish for a meal. Makes 18 tater tots

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets1 teaspoon coconut oil¼ cup onion, finely minced 2 garlic cloves, minced½ cup nutritional yeast (or grated Parmesan)¼ cup parsley, minced

½ teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste¼ cup almond flour (or gluten-free

breadcrumbs)1 egg

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Oil or line a baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large pot, add cauliflower florets to salted boiling water and cook until fork tender.

3. Strain cauliflower; let sit in fridge until fully cooled. Or place in the freezer to speed up this process.

4. Add coconut oil to a small skillet on medium heat. Add onions; sauté 2–3 minutes, until translucent. Add garlic; sauté 3 minutes, being careful not to let garlic brown. Turn off heat, place in a small bowl, and set aside.

5. When cauliflower is cooled, place into a food processor and pulse just until finely shredded, the size of rice. Place in a large mixing bowl.

6. Add nutritional yeast, parsley, salt and pepper, and mix together. Fold in onions and garlic. Add salt to taste, as needed.

7. Add almond flour and egg; mix thoroughly. 8. Form into small tater tots and place on oiled

or parchment-lined pan. Bake 15–20 minutes on each side, or until crispy brown. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cauliflower Pizza Crust with Sun-Dried Tomato Roasted Red Pepper Sauce By Jessica Essen

Try a vegetable-based pizza crust, featuring cauliflower as the main component. Serves 4

CRUST1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small

florets1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for oiling

baking sheet1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon chia seeds½ cup water, divided½ cup chickpea flour (or organic cornstarch)

RED SAUCE½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained¼ cup roasted red peppers, drained¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese4 cloves garlic, chopped2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced1 tablespoon olive oilSea salt and pepper, to taste

TOPPINGS¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese½ cup arugula1⁄₃ cup walnuts, toasted¼ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and olive oil.

2. To make pizza crust, coat cauliflower florets in olive oil, oregano and salt. Roast for 15 minutes, stir, and cook for an additional 10 minutes, until soft and just beginning to brown. Set aside to cool.

3. Combine chia seeds with ¼ cup of water.

Allow seeds to jell for 15 minutes, creating a “chia egg.”

4. In a food processor, pulse roasted cauliflower, chia egg, chickpea flour and ¼ cup water.

5. Spread “dough” on prepared baking sheet. Bake 25–30 minutes, until crust is golden.

6. To make sauce, in food processor combine sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, oregano and olive oil. Process until completely smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

7. Spread sauce over crust. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; return to oven for 7 minutes, until cheese melts.

8. Remove from oven and top with arugula, walnuts and olives.

Cauliflower Dinner Roll By Lizzie Smith

These rolls are a more nutritious alternative to the classic dinner roll. Makes 10–12 rolls

1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets¼ cup spelt or whole-wheat flour ¼ cup grated Parmesan1¼ teaspoons salt½ teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon garlic powder2 eggs1 tablespoon sesame seedsOnion flakes for topping, optional

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Place cauliflower florets in food processor. Pulse until cauliflower has a fine consistency, resembling rice. Place in a large bowl.

3. Add dry ingredients to cauliflower; mix well.4. In a small bowl, whisk eggs. Add to

cauliflower mixture, stirring until the mixture forms a “dough” ball. Dough will be wet.

5. Roll dough into individual “rolls,” and place on baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with your hand to resemble a dinner roll. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and onion flakes. Bake 20–30 minutes, until golden brown. Serve warm with butter or extra-virgin olive oil.

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L to R: Jessica Essen; Genevieve Doll, culinary administrator; Lizzie Smith; Mirasol Gomez, kitchen manager; Ryan Elledge

Optimum Wellness is excited to partner with Bauman College, whose students created these recipes. Bauman is committed to spreading wellness through the healing power of fresh, whole food. Their programs equip students with the tools necessary to support people−locally and globally−in achieving optimal health. For more info, visit baumancollege.org.


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The World at Your Table IF YOUR RECIPE REPERTOIRE IS IN A RUT, THINK INTERNATIONAL FOR REFRESHING, IRRESISTIBLE FLAVORS. BY KIMBERLY LORD STEWART

Three-Cheese Mediterranean Flatbread MAKE IT: Use your imagination to put your own culinary twist on this quick, kid-friendly meal. Serves 4

INGREDIENTS1 premade pizza crust3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and pepper 15 cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 large roasted red peppers, thinly

sliced 6 tablespoons premade olive

tapenade (jar or from the deli case)

1⁄₃ cup crumbled herb and garlic feta cheese

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces block cheese)

15 small pearls of fresh mozzarella cheese, cut in half

DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400°. Place

crust on a baking sheet, and brush the dough with olive oil. Sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper.

2. Top with cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olive tapenade and all the cheeses.

3. Bake 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted.

More ToppingsDon’t be afraid to get adventurous with your flatbread toppings. Try any of these flavorful additions:

AnchoviesShrimpChicken, roasted

and dicedPancettaEggplant, thinly

sliced and roastedPesto

Fresh garlic, chopped

Mushrooms, slicedWalnutsZucchini or squash,

thinly sliced and grilled


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Green Chile and Cheese PupusasMAKE IT: Lush masa wraps around cheese and chiles in these gluten-free Salvadoran treats. Pupusa corn cakes are cooked on the griddle and can be filled with just about anything. Try them with refried beans and chopped vegetables. These are traditionally served with a cabbage slaw. Makes 6–8

TIP: Masa harina is a finely ground corn flour that is traditionally used in Mexican-style cooking. You can find it in the baking goods aisle at your local store. If masa harina isn’t available, you can use a food processor to grind either regular corn meal or dry corn tortillas (which are made with masa harina) to a fine consistency.

DIRECTIONS 1. Place masa harina and salt in a

large bowl. Add water, and stir until well combined.

2. Divide dough into eight rounds. Roll each into a ball, and flatten into a disk with your hands. Form a dough cup in your palm, and add cheese and ½ teaspoon chiles. Don’t overfill. Bring edges together to encase the cheese and form a ball.

3. Pat out the pupusa into a disk on the plastic wrap or wax paper. Repeat with the rest of the dough.

4. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 4 minutes on each side, until browned. Add more oil as needed to cook all pupusas. Serve immediately.

INGREDIENTS 2 cups masa

harina corn flour1 teaspoon

kosher salt 1½ cups water1½ cups sharp

cheddar cheese, grated

1 (4-ounce) can green chiles, diced

3–4 tablespoons canola oil

Plastic wrap or wax paper


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In a glistening new 4,500-square-foot kitchen near New Orleans’ Tulane University School of Medicine, doctors-to-be trade lab coats for aprons to learn not only what food may help their patients, but also how to make it taste good. Two thousand miles away in Napa, Calif., endocrinologists and dermatologists rub shoulders with celebrity chefs for four days each

February at the Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives Conference, an unlikely collaboration between the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and The Culinary Institute of America. Meanwhile in Deerfield, Ill., at the new Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology, heart specialists—a notoriously skeptical lot when it comes to integrative medicine—are flocking to courses about the healing power of food.

“Everyone knows eating healthy is important for preventing disease,” says cardiologist Stephen Devries, M.D., executive director of the Gaples Institute. “What few people realize is the incredible potency of nutrition for treatment.”

NURTURE YOURSELF WITH A WHOLESOME DIET. WHY? GOOD FOOD CAN BOTH PREVENT

AND TREAT COMMON CONDITIONS AND DISEASES. JUST ASK YOUR DOCTOR.

BY LISA MARSHALL

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Devries is among a growing number of doctors striving to reframe good nutrition as not just a commonsense means of fending off illness, but also an indispensable, science-backed tool for managing it. As far back as 1998, a seminal study in the journal Circulation showed heart disease patients who switched to a Mediterranean diet (rich in veggies, beans, whole grains and good fats, and lower in red and processed meat) were 72 percent less likely to have another heart attack within five years. Subsequent research has shown that dietary changes, and specific nutrients, can help reverse diabetes, boost cancer survival rates, ease depression, and fight acne and wrinkles.

Until recently, budding physicians have had little opportunity to learn about such links. One 2015 University of North Carolina study found that out of 133 U.S. medical schools, 71 percent fail to provide even the minimum recommended 25 hours of nutrition education. Once they move on to training for specialties, students typically get no nutrition instruction.

“I trained in top internal medicine and cardiology programs, and I did not have one minute of nutrition education,” says Devries, whose nonprofit aims to change that. “Even today, during the typical doctor visit, there is a brief mention about needing to eat well and then the conversation shifts to medication.”

Another problem: Many doctors still associate healthy food with bland food, and few have much experience in the kitchen. “Nobody teaches people how to cook anymore,” says Timothy Harlan, M.D., a chef-turned-physician and executive director of The Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane. Opened in 2014, the center is the nation’s first teaching kitchen

associated with a medical school. There, a full-time chef (a member of Tulane’s medical school faculty) teaches five classes per week to students, who in turn teach community members.

Harlan stresses that he does not view healthy food as a cure-all. “We don’t use the term ‘food as medicine’ here because I think it sends the wrong message. There is a clear-cut role for pharmaceuticals, too.” No doubt, in some cases, a healthy diet can help people avoid

medication, he says. In other cases, drugs work “synergistically” with nutrients to help patients respond to treatment better and require lower doses of medication. So far, The Goldring Center has licensed its culinary medicine classes to 18 medical schools. And each day, Harlan gets another call from a curious administrator.

“People are desperate for this kind of information. We may be the first of this kind, but we will definitely not be the last,” he says.

THE HEALING POWER OF FOOD

FIGHTING CANCER WITH FOOD: 4 INGREDIENTS YOU SHOULD EAT MORE OFOne-third of cancers could be prevented if people ate well and kept their weight in check, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). But nutrition can also influence cancer treatment, says Colleen Gill, an oncology dietitian at the University of Colorado Cancer Center in Aurora, Colo. “You cannot cure cancer with nutrition alone,” she says. “But you can create an environment that is inhospitable to it.” A diet rich in lean protein and healthy fats can help cancer patients avoid muscle wasting and weight loss that often forces interruptions in chemotherapy. Fiber−via fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes−can usher out toxins from medications, reducing side effects. The AICR also recommends minimizing refined carbohydrates (e.g., white bread and white rice), which can boost insulin levels and fuel tumor growth, and charred meat, which contains carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines, and keeping red meat—which has been linked to colorectal cancer—to fewer than 18 ounces per week. More specifically, these four foods have been shown to possess potent anti-cancer properties:

1. Cruciferous

vegetables. Broccoli,

cauliflower, Brussels

sprouts and mustard

greens contain

compounds called isothiocyanates, which help

the liver detoxify carcinogens and keep cancer

cells from proliferating, research shows. They

also contain indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which helps

metabolize harmful hormones that can drive

breast, uterine and cervical cancer. One 2012

study found that breast-cancer patients who ate

the most cruciferous vegetables were 62 percent

less likely to die and 35 percent less likely to see

their cancer recur than those who ate the least.

[Discover some delicious cauliflower recipes on

pages 18-20.]

2. Turmeric (curcumin

powder). This yellowish

powdered spice from the

shrub Curcuma longa is

consumed in huge amounts

in India, where cancer rates also happen to

be a fraction of rates in the United States. Few

human studies exist, but mice given curcumin

are less likely to develop tumors when exposed

to carcinogens. When combined with black

pepper, curcumin is absorbed exponentially

better. [Read more about turmeric on page 29.]

3. Flaxseed. Flaxseed

is loaded with lignans,

believed to blunt

estrogen’s cancer-

fueling effects on

cells. One 2013 study

followed 147 prostate cancer patients who

added flaxseeds to their diets. Men with the

highest levels of flaxseeds had the least tumor

proliferation. Stick with freshly ground flaxseed

versus flaxseed oil. Flaxseeds are a whole food

and therefore contain a host of other nutrients

that are not present in its extracted oil.

4. Cooked tomatoes. Tomatoes

are rich in lycopene, a potent

antioxidant. Cooking them in

fat, such as olive oil, releases

the lycopene and boosts

absorption. Some studies show

men who eat at least two

tomato-sauce-based meals per

week have a lower risk of prostate cancer.

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FEED YOUR FACE: 3 STEPS TO MORE YOUTHFUL SKINWhen it comes to battling acne or wrinkles, what you take out of your diet is as important as what you add in, says Val Treloar, M.D., an integrative dermatologist in Newton, Mass., and coauthor of The Clear Skin Diet (Cumberland House, 2007).

1. Eliminate dairy and ease up on carbs. Dairy consumption can spike insulin fast, leading to skin inflammation and pimple formation. Recent studies show teenagers who drink more milk have more acne. “I have patients who do nothing but eliminate dairy and their skin clears up,” Treloar says. Refined carbs have a similar inflaming effect.

2. Eat more orange, yellow and red. “Wrinkles are the result of chronic, accumulated oxidative injury to the skin,” Treloar says. Antioxidant-rich veggies like carrots, peppers, beets and pumpkins can counteract that stress. They also contain carotenoids, which settle into the skin, giving it a rosy glow and protecting it against ultraviolet damage. Studies show that people with higher skin concentrations of carotenoids have fewer wrinkles.

3. Eat fatty fish. It’s loaded with anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, which can fend off acne and age-related skin problems. Worried about mercury and other heavy metals? Try anchovies—they are low in toxins and high in omega-3s.

OAT AND GARBANZO BEAN FLOUR PANCAKES

These wonderfully delicious gluten-free pancakes deliver the heart-healthy benefits of flax and oats.Makes 8 pancakes

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed3 tablespoons water½ cup oat flour (see step 2)½ cup garbanzo bean flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon maple sugar (or date sugar)1½ cups almond milkReal maple syrup, fruit and nuts for topping

1. Mix the ground flaxseed and water together in a small bowl, and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes.

2. Make your oat flour by processing ½ cup of oats in a food processor for about 30 seconds. The “flour” will have some texture to it.

3. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, and whisk together.

4. In a separate bowl, stir together the flaxseed and water mixture with the milk.

5. Add the liquid to the dry ingredients, and stir well.

6. Preheat a nonstick skillet. Once the skillet is hot, place ¼ cup of batter into the skillet, and cook until you see bubbles forming on top. Turn the pancake over, and cook until browned on both sides.

7. Top with maple syrup, raspberries, blueberries, walnuts or other favorite toppings.

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HEALTHY PLATE, HEALTHY HEART: 5 STEPS TO FIGHT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASEIn general, a Mediterranean diet is the way to go for heart disease patients hoping to fend off a heart attack or minimize medications, says Stephen Devries. But simple individual steps can also make a difference.

1. Eat four handfuls of nuts per week. Nuts are rich in “good” monounsaturated fat, cholesterol-lowering sterols and blood-pressure-lowering magnesium. As little as four handfuls per week can lower heart disease risk by 37 percent.

2. Eat three servings of berries per week. Brightly colored blueberries and strawberries contain compounds called anthocyanins that relax the lining of blood vessels, lowering blood pressure and easing strain on the heart. A 2012 study of 93,000 women found those who ate three servings per week were 30 percent less likely to have a heart attack.

3. Load up on leafy greens. Eating just one serving per day of dark green leafy vegetables lowers your risk of heart disease by 23 percent, Devries says.

4. Love legumes. Beans, including garbanzo beans, are a good source of protein without the saturated fat that comes with animal products. One cup of beans per day can lower “bad” cholesterol and triglyceride levels within 12 weeks, studies show.

5. Enjoy eggs in moderation. Contrary to popular belief, eggs are not an enemy of the heart, Devries says. Yes, they are high in cholesterol. But unlike other animal protein, including processed meat, eggs are very low in saturated fat. Studies show people can eat up to six yolks per week without raising heart disease risk (unless they are diabetic—in which case they should keep egg intake to a minimum).

FENNEL AND ORANGE SALAD

Enjoy the health benefits of fennel’s fiber, potassium, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and phytonutrient content in this delicious salad recipe. Fennel’s significant amount of fiber lowers the total cholesterol in the blood, thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease.Serves 2

SALAD2 large oranges (blood

oranges, if possible; navel are OK)

1 head of young fennel, preferably with green tops

1 red onion, sliced thinDry-cured Sicilian black

olives

DRESSINGJuice of 1 orange, freshly

squeezed Pinch of sea salt1 tablespoon olive oil

(optional)

1. Peel the two oranges; also cut off the bitter pith. Cut off a small slice from the top and bottom of each orange. Using a sawing motion with a sharp serrated knife, slice each orange into thin rounds. Place slices on plates.

2. Cut off the green tops of the fennel; reserve for garnish. Finely slice the fennel bulb lengthwise.

3. Add slices of red onion and olives.

4. Finish by drizzling with the fresh-squeezed orange juice; salt to taste. Add olive oil, if desired.

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boostTurmericTHE JURY’S STILL OUT, BUT IT’S LOOKING LIKE TURMERIC MAY BE A POWERFUL WEAPON AGAINST THAT DISEASE BAD BOY: CHRONIC INFLAMMATION. BY KELLEE KATAGI

WHAT IS IT? Turmeric is the Southeast Asian plant (a member of the ginger family) that gives curry its distinctive flavor and color. It’s been used in traditional medicine for some 4,000 years to treat ailments like arthritis and digestive distress. It contains an antioxidant chemical called curcumin, which often gets the credit for turmeric’s medicinal qualities.

USE IT FOR: Reducing chronic inflammation (a factor in many diseases, including arthritis, strokes, heart disease and diabetes), easing digestive upset, and support in preventing and treating some cancers. Topical turmeric treatments can reduce symptoms of skin inflammation

caused by acne, eczema and burns.

THE SCIENCE: Turmeric can claim millenia worth

of anecdotal evidence as an antioxidant and anti-

inflammatory. In modern science, those claims have held up well in animal, test-tube and small-scale human studies, but larger clinical studies are lacking. One possible concern: Though turmeric itself is powerful, the human body may not be able to absorb it well enough to make it effective as a medicine. On the other hand, research shows almost no negative side effects of moderate consumption, so it likely won’t hurt to use turmeric while you’re waiting for the science to catch up (after checking with your doctor, of course).

HOW TO TAKE IT: As a spice, turmeric is nutritious but likely doesn’t provide high enough doses to achieve medicinal benefits. As a supplement, turmeric comes in powder, extract and tincture form; follow label doses. Topical turmeric creams are also available for inflammatory skin conditions.


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Nip Allergies in the BudNATURAL SUPPLEMENTS TO RELIEVE THE SNIFFLES AND SNEEZES OF ALLERGY SEASON. BY KATHRYN LEAVITT

AH, SPRINGTIME, when trees are budding, grasses are growing, flowers are blooming—and pollen is plentiful. For many, allergy season has arrived, bringing with it an onslaught of sniffling and sneezing. An ever-increasing number of people are affected: Up to 30 percent of the population now experience seasonal allergies, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

What to do? Building a strong allergy-proof foundation starts with caring for the body as a whole by eating well, exercising and handling stress, says Jonathan Psenka, N.D., author of Dr. Psenka’s Seasonal Allergy Solution (Rodale, 2015). Experts agree it’s also crucial to pay special attention to the immune system.

When allergies strike, the body is overreacting to something that is otherwise harmless because the immune system is stressed or lacking in certain nutrients. If you can get the immune system more in balance, you have a better chance of dealing with irritating allergens, says Jeanne Galloway, N.D., member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. This involves replenishing nutrients that the body can’t make, that we can’t get enough of from food, and that may be depleted from stress and exposure to toxins.

Although conventional allergy medication can offer some relief, the following natural supplements both relieve symptoms and support the whole body.

VITAMINS C AND D Vitamin C, a natural antihistamine, and vitamin D work at the cellular level, replenishing and repairing cells in the upper respiratory system and knitting together tissues, allowing them to do their jobs better, says Galloway. Although the jury is still out on vitamin D

for treating allergies, there are many studies linking deficiency with allergies and asthma; one, from 2012, found that the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency was significantly higher in people with hay fever than others (30 percent versus 5.1 percent). Dose: 500 mg vitamin C two to three times per day,

suggests Psenka, starting one or two weeks before allergy season begins. Ask your doctor to test your vitamin D levels. If you are deficient, supplement with as much as 4,000–5,000 IU vitamin D daily. (Without testing, aim for 1,000 IU a day.)

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OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDSExperts agree that while omega-3s are widely known for their use in heart health and even brain health, their anti-inflammatory properties also damp down the pathway that causes allergies, which are essentially an inflammatory reaction. Studies show a link between the ever-decreasing intake of fish oil (which is rich in omega-3s) in our diets and an increase in allergies and asthma. Dose: Galloway suggests taking a product with a two-to-one ratio of EPA to DHA (two of the most common omega-3 fatty acids), up to a total of 1,000–3,000 mg daily, if no contraindications with other medications are present (ask your doctor to be sure).

PROBIOTICS Experts are enthusiastic about probiotics for seasonal allergies for the full-body connection. Probiotics balance good bacteria in the gut—where the majority of the immune system is housed—reduce inflammation in the gut and also inhibit inflammatory chemicals involved in allergic responses. Stated simply: If your digestive tract is out of balance, it is impossible to improve your allergy symptoms, says Galloway. A 2015 review in the American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy showed that probiotics significantly improved quality of life and nasal symptoms in people with allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Dose: Take 1 billion CFUs, up to as high as 225 billion CFUs daily, varying by individual, for allergy support. Galloway recommends talking to your natural medicine provider about what’s best for you.

QUERCETIN One of the best natural antihistamines, say the experts, quercetin reduces inflammatory symptoms in the airways on contact. During an allergic reaction, mast cells, a type of white blood cell first called to the scene of inflammation, burst and release histamine, an allergic compound. Working in a similar way to Benadryl, quercetin inhibits this process, reducing mucus, itchiness and swelling in the sinuses, says Galloway. Dose: Available in powder, capsules and tincture; Galloway recommends taking 600–800 mg a day.

STINGING NETTLE Shown in test-tube studies to reduce inflammation, stinging nettle (also simply known as nettle) is another powerful histamine blocker, Galloway says. Derived from a plant that can actually sting and cause discomfort on contact, nettle is available in capsules or as a tea. This is a good one to sip on: “I have some patients that only need a few cups of [nettle] tea and their symptoms are markedly reduced,” says Carrie Demers, M.D., a holistic physician and medical director of PureRejuv Wellness Center in Pennsylvania. Dose: 300 mg 1–3 times daily, recommends Demers. Steep a tea bag (or a teaspoon of dry herb) in hot water for 5–10 minutes.

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