Monday, August 8, 2011

T. Colin Campbell, The China Study


For more than forty years, Dr. T. Colin Campbell has been at the forefront of nutrition research. His legacy, the China Project, is the most comprehensive study of health and nutrition ever conducted.  Dr. Campbell is the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University. He has more than seventy grant-years of peer-reviewed research funding and authored more than 300 research papers and coauthor of the bestselling the book, The China Study: Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health.
For more information on the China Study and Dr. T Campbell click here for his website, tcolincampbell.org

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Om Chef Prep Recipes



Healthy and delicious in under 10 minutes 

Black eyed pea salad:

slow cooked black eyed peas, grape tomatoes, chopped green onion, chopped orange and gold peppers, cilantro,  a drizzle of olive and a squeeze of lemon or lime juice. Jalapeno or chili flakes is a nice spicy addition
Add Grilled chicken: use in a wrap, as a sandwich, chop for a salad or as is with a few side vegetables and a steamed whole grains........dinner in 10 minutes. 

 Raw Kale, beet and hazelnut salad: start with your fresh chopped raw kale, add a generous splash of olive oil and massage into kale leaves, now add an equal amount of fresh roasted red or gold beets and a handful of chopped toasted hazelnuts (or walnuts), finish with a splash of lemon juice or Balsamic vinegar.  This is excellent hot or cold

Om Ready Made Sugar cane naked dumplings: excellent as is with a side of steamed brown rice and Om's Momofuku dipping sauce

Om's Ready Made Shrimp and asparagus saute with pancetta: excellent as is or use in a wrap or as a hearty meal on a bed of mixed baby greens.
Om's Ready Made Brown Basmati pilaf with peas, herbs and pistachios

Friday, July 22, 2011

Garbanzo Bean Salad, Healthy, Fast and Versatile

Garbanzo beans, grape tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, orange pepper, Kalamata olive, red onion, fresh Basil......great hot or cold, use as a wrap filling or toss with mixed spring greens for a fab salad

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Healthy and Quick: Under 5 Minute Deliciousness


Slow cooked black beans, fresh corn, chopped gold peppers, grape tomato, zucchini, red onion and cilantro with a squeeze of fresh lime....serve hot or cold

Fresh Brown Turkey fig, Pink Lady apple, fresh raspberries, baby Brie and almonds
Israeli couscous, green onion and fresh corn...great hot or cold

Monday, July 11, 2011

Fresh, Quick and Healthy

Om Ready Made French Purple, Red and Yukon Gold Potato Salad

No mayo here, just fresh herbs, Dijon mustard a little white wine vinegar and a tiny drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
                            Cucumber-Quinoa Salad:                                                Combine chopped cucumber, steamed Black Quinoa, shredded carrot, fresh chopped mint with a spoon of Greek Yogurt, add sea salt and pepper, a little splash of extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of fresh lemon

Spelt, Walnut and Asparagus Salad:                  Spelt, asparagus, cucumber, walnut, radichio, dill with lemon and garlic Greek yogurt sauce