A Review for Daelicious! Recipes for vibrant living

Today I received an email with a lovely review of my book by Cara Nitz.  I'm so excited to hear that Cara found the book helpful and supportive to creating a healthy food lifestyle.  Click on the link below to read it. 

http://yourworldnatural.blogspot.com/2011/03/daelicious-cookbook-review.html

Naturopathic Medicine is moving Close to Licensure in MD and you can help!

The Maryland Association of Naturopathic Physician is requesting your support for licensure of naturopathic physicians in the upcoming Maryland legislative hearings:

On March 8^th and 9^th the Maryland House and Senate will hold hearings on granting licensure to naturopathic physicians. 

This licensure will provide:

·      Protection for the public.  Board-certified naturopaths who have attended accredited schools will be licensed; people who have a ‘degree’ from the internet or through the mail will not be licensed.

·      The ability for licensed naturopaths to order lab tests and imaging, and to conduct physical exams as needed.

·      A possible first step to insurance coverage for naturopathic care.

Please copy and letters below into a word document to let the state legislature know you support naturopathic licensure. 

·      The letter is more effective if you fill in your own story about naturopathic medicine.

·      Please sign & print your name, provide your city or town, and give the date.

·      BY MARCH 4^TH: please return the form to your favorite naturopathic physician OR you can fax it directly to: 410-773-9432. (This is the fax for Emily Telfair, ND, who is the vice president of the Maryland Association of Naturopathic Physicians.)

THANK YOU so much for your support!  

LETTER FOR MARYLAND STATE HOUSE


 

Health and Government Operations Committee

Hearing on HB 1100 - Health Occupations – State Board of Naturopathic Medicine

March 8, 2011

POSITION: SUPPORT HB 1100

Chairman Hammen and Members of the Committee:

I ask for your support in licensing naturopathic physicians in Maryland. While our state searches for solutions to prevent the growing rates of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, naturopathic physicians can meet the need for a cost-effective and patient-focused approach to health care. Using diet and lifestyle change as the basis of primary care, naturopathic physicians empower patients to restore health and prevent disease.

Naturopathic physicians are experts in the safe and appropriate use of natural-based therapies. As the popularity and use of supplements and herbal remedies grows, licensure for naturopathic physicians will ensure that citizens of Maryland will have access to qualified health-care practitioners to monitor for drug-herb interactions or safe dosages of nutritional supplements.

Licensure will also ensure that naturopathic doctors in Maryland will be able to practice within the full scope of their training offering me access to this cost-effective approach to primary health care.

I urge this committee to give HB 1100 a Favorable Report.

Sincerely,

________________________________________

Signature

________________________________________

Printed Name

City / Town: ___________________________

Date: ___________________________________

LETTER FOR MARYLAND STATE SENATE

Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee

Hearing on SB 560 - Health Occupations – State Board of Naturopathic Medicine

March 9, 2011

POSITION: SUPPORT SB 560

Chairman Carter Conway and Members of the Committee:

I ask for your support in licensing naturopathic physicians in Maryland. While our state searches for solutions to prevent the growing rates of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, naturopathic physicians can meet the need for a cost-effective and patient-focused approach to health care. Using diet and lifestyle change as the basis of primary care, naturopathic physicians empower patients to restore health and prevent disease.

Naturopathic physicians are experts in the safe and appropriate use of natural-based therapies. As the popularity and use of supplements and herbal remedies grows, licensure for naturopathic physicians will ensure that citizens of Maryland will have access to qualified health-care practitioners to monitor for drug-herb interactions or safe dosages of nutritional supplements.

Licensure will also ensure that naturopathic doctors in Maryland will be able to practice within the full scope of their training offering me access to this cost-effective approach to primary health care.

I urge this committee to give SB560 a Favorable Report.

Sincerely,

________________________________________

[Signature]

________________________________________

Printed Name

City / Town: ___________________________

Date: ___________________________________

 

Dr. Dae and Chef Rebecca – Great Food Happens When Healthy Foodies Collide – Catherine’s Magic Green Tea Rice

Brown rice is one of the first alternatives to white rice recommend to my patients.  It takes a little longer to cook brown rice because of its fiber content.   Fiber is one of the benefits of whole grain, making it a healthier alternative to white rice.  Even though I have been preparing brown rice for years, I have to admit it doesn’t turn out very fluffy.  This is disappointing because in preparing a wonderful meal for friends and family my brown rice comes out sticky; stuck to the pot and spoon.  I have found the perfect solution for my sticky brown rice!  Rebecca Katz’s recipe, Catherine’s Magic Green Tea Rice found on page 135 of her cookbook, The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen. I love this recipe because it is so incredibly easy and your brown rice will come out fluffy rice every time.  This is a healthy twist to preparing brown rice; you use green tea and vegetable broth instead of water.  The green tea is a brilliant way to add antioxidants to brown rice.  You can cook as much as you like and store the leftovers in the freezer, to use later in the week with other meals.  Try this recipe for baked brown rice and you may never go back to cooking rice on the stove!

Humbled by Inspiration

This morning I received an email titled Super Bowl Dip by Deborah Brown.  She shared with me that she has been inspired by our interaction and my book, Daelicious! Recipes for Vibrant Living. I was so humbled that Deborah was able to take the information that shared with her and create her own recipes. 

I believe that I was placed on mother earth to help others understand how to improve the quality of health for myself and others.  I love to talk about about food and health.  I love to eat food.  I love to talk about recipes.  I love to cook.  Receiving the email from some one I have worked with inspires me to continue to do what I do and know that I am making a difference in the life of others.  I have copied her recipe below for you to try too! 

 

Thank you Deborah Brown for sharing your thoughts with me.

Be Well,

Dr. Dae

 

This is a dip that will not rest on your hip! (Smile)

 

2 (15.5 oz cans) Goya Red Kidney Beans (Low Sodium) and Drained

1 (16 oz jar) Nature's Promise Organic Chilpolte Salsa (Low Sodium) *Giant Food

1 (12 oz jar) Victoria All Natural Roasted Red Peppers (Drained) *Giant Food
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

1/4 Teaspoon Red Star Nutritional Yeast

1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice

1 Teaspoon Ground Shallots

1 Teaspoon Chile Powder

1/2 Jalapeno Pepper (Seeded) *Intense Flavor

 

Preparation:

Place all of the aforementioned ingredients in a food processor, blend until smooth.

 

Alternatives for this dip:

1. Warm and serve over whole wheat pasta

2. Serve cold over Swiss Chard

3. Warm and eat as a soup

 

Please share with your patients if you wish to do so.

 

Happy eating,

 

Deborah D. Brown

New Year's Brunch

This year I have decided to share my journey on the path of living a healthy life.  I thought I would start with my New Year's brunch that I prepared with my dear friend and fellow naturopath, Dr. Deirdre Orceyre.  This is the second year we have made New Years brunch together, we had so much fun last year we decided to do it again.  When I tell people that I am a naturopathic doctor they automatically assume that I am a vegan, a person that doesn't consume any meats or animal products. This is not the case for me or Dr. Orceyre.  I focus on eating the best quality foods that keeps me feeling good, healthy and energetic.  I eat local, seasonal and organic whenever possible.  I eat a mostly plant-based diet but for special occasions might eat richer foods like dairy, bread products, or have some alcohol.  The key to the way I eat revolves around whole foods everyday.  Our brunch had some juice and dairy which are not everyday foods but I enjoyed them to help kick off the new year.

Today we went to the farmer's market in Dupont Circle and purchased cage free eggs and a croissant. I had brought corn muffins, field green salad and a black-eyed peas that I made from Marcus Samuelsson's The Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavors of Africa.  We scrambled some onions and eggs and sprinkled some parmesan cheese over top.  Finally we had a wonderful pumpkin and veggie soup with fresh squeezed apple cider.  Brunch was perfect. 

Good food and good friends it is the best way I can think of to start the new year!