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BACK TO BASICS
TOFU OR NOT TOFU
BEYOND BROWN RICE
FRESH VEGETABLES AND JUICING
This fall we are offering our series of Natural Foods Workshops designed to educate the community about the role of diet in health and the practical way in which to implement new healthy foods into our lives. It is our belief that we are all, at the very least, entitled to the most health, supportive food available. Food valued for its nutritive value and for the pleasure and satisfaction we experience in preparing and partaking of a great meal.
Workshops reflect a variety of interests but the underlying premise is the creation of delicious, well balanced meals using whole foods‑whole grains and flours, fruits and vegetables, legumes, soy products, nuts, seeds, and sea vegetables. No white sugar and no products containing artificial colors or flavors, preservatives and no processed foods are used. All meals are high in protein, fiber and complex carbohydrates and contain little or no cholesterol.
Each workshop includes generous tastings and many useful handouts to take home.
Workshops are taught by a veteran Natural Foods Chef of 15+ years experience in the field.
Pre-registration is required. Workshops are priced at $20(includes food fee) per class or you may sign up for all 4 at $75.
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BACK TO BASICS
Make Sense of conflicting nutritional information. Keep it simple and make personal dietary goals. Familiarize yourself with all the great staples in the Natural Foods Pantry. Learn which are the "miracle foods," which foods are "whole" which are not. Tips on making the transition to a natural diet. Sample some surprisingly good food!
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TO-FU OR NOT TO-FU
You've heard a lot about this miracle food but how many of you are actually eating it? High in protein and calcium, easy to use, inexpensive, indispensable to vegetarians, those with lactose intolerance, milk allergy or on cholesterol-restricted diets. The soy bean is credited with reducing the risk of heart disease, protecting against breast cancer, reducing the risk of prostate cancer, diminishing symptoms of menopause and helping to revert osteoporosis! Baked Marinated, Savory Tofu, Tofu Cutlet with Mushroom Gravy, Golden Tofu Dumpling with Sweet and Sour Sauce, just to name a few!
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BEYOND BROWN RICE
There's so much more to natural foods than brown rice and sprouts! How about Sesame Quinoa with Spicy Eggplant in Black bean Sauce? Curried Vegetables with Saffron-Currant Aromatic Rice? Whole grains contain infinitely more nutrients than processed grains not to mention more fiber. Learn what is and isn't a whole grain, where to get them, how to prepare them alone or with beans for the ultimate in protein and enjoy "pilafs" in various ethnic variations.
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FRESH VEGETABLES AND JUICING
The vitality found in fresh fruits and vegetables can be passed on to you! Almost everyone needs to add more of these to their diet. What benefits do you reap? Balanced weight, clearer skin, more energy, mental clarity not to mention live natural antioxidants, phytonutrients, flavinoids, soluble fiber to protect you against the dreaded modern diseases. Vegetables contain ounce for ounce more vitamins and minerals than any other food. Fresh fruits come in second. Organic is ever better. Learn how to braise greens with garlic and olive oil...the ultimate! Sample some fresh fruit/vegetable juice made before you eyes. Try Vegetable Shish Kebab or Stuffed Zucchini with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis.
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