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  • Immune Booster Recipe: Carrot and Red Pepper Soup

    photo credit: norwichnuts Did you know that red peppers are packed with vitamin C? According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), red peppers have almost three times the amount of vitamin C as oranges! You can create the colorful Carrot and Red Pepper Soup which is a marvelous immune booster containing beta-carotene from carrots…

  • Alphabet Letter ‘E’ Recipe: Ethiopian Tomato Salad

    photo credit: zakgollop Our alphabet letter ‘E’ recipe, from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), is for the delectable Ethiopian Tomato Salad. This Ethiopian Tomato Salad offers onions which are rich with the phytochemical diallyl sulfide, a substance that increases levels of cancer-fighting enzymes, thought to be especially protective against stomach cancer. The Physicians…

  • Alphabet Letter “C” Recipe: Curry Braised Tofu with Basmati Rice, Lentils, Dried Cherries, and Pickle Masala

    photo credit: toastforbrekkie Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) advises us to eat a plant-based diet with the right mix of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals. All these three immune-boosting nutrients are important for proper functioning of our immune system. As a good guideline, choose colourful vegetables, fruits, grains, and legumes in order for your meals…