http://drlifespeaks.com Wellness Education & Empowerment by Dr. Maiysha Clairborne MD Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:00:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://drlifespeaks.com/2011/04/22/foodie-friday-teriyaki-cabbage-seitan-over-quinoa/ http://drlifespeaks.com/2011/04/22/foodie-friday-teriyaki-cabbage-seitan-over-quinoa/#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:36:18 +0000 DrLifeSpeaks http://drlifespeaks.com/?p=965 Ingredients 1 cup dry quinoa 2 cups water 1 package of Seitan Small head of purple cabbage chopped finely 4 garlic cloves, minced or whole 1/2 cup of Teriyaki Marinade 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 3 tablespoons green onions, finely sliced Directions: Total Cook time: 30-45 mins In a saucepan add quinoa, water. Bring to boil, stir and then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for about 12 minutes until done.   While the quinoa cooks, heat skillet and sesame oil. Sautee the garlic until golden browned.  Add the chopped cabbage and Seitan to mixture and continue to sautee until cabbage leaves soften a bit. Add in the Teriyaki marinade cover & simmer for 15min.  Add the Quinoa & mix well.  Continue to simmer until the cabbage is slightly softened (but not mushy) for about 15 more min.  Stir well and sprinkle with the sesame seeds and green onions. Serve! To jump start your wellness or coaching program visit www.mbswellness.org and contact us! Jumpstart Your Life Balance or Wellness Program with Dr. Maiysha from Anywhere in the World. Visit www.mbswellness.org or call 404-478-9868 to Get Started Now! Tweet This Post]]> http://drlifespeaks.com/2011/04/22/foodie-friday-teriyaki-cabbage-seitan-over-quinoa/feed/ 0 http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/06/17/summer-veggie-quinoa-burger/ http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/06/17/summer-veggie-quinoa-burger/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:02:57 +0000 DrLifeSpeaks http://drlifespeaks.com/?p=432 Okay, you know how much I love ANYTHING Quinoa, but this time, I actually received a request for a new quinoa recipe.  I have been craving veggie burgers lately, so I thought this might be an interesting twist. Bringing high fiber and high protein together with great taste, this quinoa burger should hit the spot.  A great thing about this burger is that it’s vegan and completely gluten free for those who have gluten allergy. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa 2/3 cup hummus OR 1/2 cup mashed cooked chickpeas + 2 Tbsp water 2 Tbsp tomato paste 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed meal 1 Tbsp soy sauce OR Bragg’s Liquid Aminoa 1 tsp dried basil leaf 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaf 1/2 tsp gr cumin seed 1 tsp gr coriander seed 1/2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 Tbsp brown rice powder OR vital wheat gluten Salt & pepper to taste Directions: Heat a non-stick frying pan on med. low Dry roast the cumin, coriander, paprika and garlic powder, stirring, 5 min. Blend all ingredients in a bowl or food processor Divide burger mix into 8 equal portions and form into 3 inch patties Fry in a little [...]]]> http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/06/17/summer-veggie-quinoa-burger/feed/ 0 http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/04/26/grilled-chicken-polenta-wblackberry-salsa/ http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/04/26/grilled-chicken-polenta-wblackberry-salsa/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:25:34 +0000 DrLifeSpeaks http://drlifespeaks.com/?p=372 Okay, I realize I skipped last week’s recipe of the week but I promise I’m making up for it with this recipe. I was looking for a scrumptious summer recipe and I finally found one. I got this off of www.EatingWell.com website and it definitely looks like something both the meat eater and the vegetarian can enjoy. Remember if you don’t eat meat, just use tofu or Seitan (I prefer the latter). Enjoy! Ingredients 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil, divided 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 16- to 18-ounce tube prepared plain polenta 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed                           (or one pack of Seitan or other protein substitute) 2 nectarines, halved and pitted 1 pint blackberries, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lime juice Hot sauce, to taste Preparation Preheat grill to medium-high. Combine 1 tablespoon oil, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub 1 teaspoon of the mixture all over polenta. Rub the rest into both sides of chicken. Cut the polenta crosswise into 8 slices. Rub the cut sides of nectarine halves with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Oil [...]]]> http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/04/26/grilled-chicken-polenta-wblackberry-salsa/feed/ 0 http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/03/10/quinoa-vegetable-jambalaya/ http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/03/10/quinoa-vegetable-jambalaya/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:26:52 +0000 DrLifeSpeaks http://drlifespeaks.com/?p=253 var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-15193326-2"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}Okay y’all know I love me some Quinoa so when I found this one, I thought “It’s a must post recipe” ESPECIALLY given my recent blog  ‘Where have all the good grains gone?’ Now I know this is a Vegetable Jambalaya recipe, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add some seafood (shrimp or scallops – YUM) or even a little chicken or turkey sausage if you have a taste for it.  This is the base recipe; use your imagination and build from there!  Enjoy! This recipe was taken from RecipeSource.com & I will definitely be trying this one in March! Quinoa Vegetable Jambalaya (Hl) Recipe By : TVFN: RECIPE FOR HEALTH SHOW #RHE197 Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Soup-ss Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/4 cup quinoa -- rinsed 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 green bell pepper -- seeded and diced 1 medium yellow onion 1 medium zucchini -- halved --cut into 1/2 inch slanted slices 2 cups diced eggplant 12 button mushrooms -- sliced [...]]]> http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/03/10/quinoa-vegetable-jambalaya/feed/ 0 http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/02/28/recipe-of-the-week-healthy-blueberry-pancakes/ http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/02/28/recipe-of-the-week-healthy-blueberry-pancakes/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:15:14 +0000 DrLifeSpeaks http://drlifespeaks.com/?p=194 Ingredients 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats 2 cups soy milk 3 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup frozen blueberries Directions Preheat a lightly oiled griddle over medium heat. In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a small bowl, mix oats and soy milk. Whisk in eggs and olive oil. Pour into the flour mixture all at once. Continue mixing until smooth. Gently fold in blueberries. Pour batter about 1/4 cup at a time onto the prepared griddle. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, until bubbly. Flip, and continue cooking until lightly browned. Nutritional Information Amount Per Serving Calories: 217 | Total Fat: 9.9g | Cholesterol: 79mg This recipe was taken from the website: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Oatmeal-and-Wheat-Flour-Blueberry-Pancakes/Detail.aspx Jumpstart Your Life Balance or Wellness Program with Dr. Maiysha from Anywhere in the World. Visit www.mbswellness.org or call 404-478-9868 to Get Started Now! Tweet This Post]]> http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/02/28/recipe-of-the-week-healthy-blueberry-pancakes/feed/ 0 http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/02/13/where-have-all-the-good-grains-gone/ http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/02/13/where-have-all-the-good-grains-gone/#comments Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:42:00 +0000 DrLifeSpeaks http://drlifespeaks.com/?p=160 We are always searching for variety in our foods as we move towards healthy eating, and as we move towards whole grains and unrefined foods, brown rice and oatmeal starts to take its toll on our sanity.  So, I put together a little summary of some not-so-well known grains that a great in taste, gluten free (for those who need that), and easy to prepare! Amaranth As nutritious as wheat is, Amaranth puts it to shame. Amaranth is high in vitamins and minerals. It’s also high in protein, and particularly high in the amino acid, Lysine which is an amino acid that is commonly not readily accessible in the Standard American Diet (SAD). In fact, Amaranth along with quinoa (mentioned later) are the only grain that have such complete amino acid blend. This makes it a great source of protein, superior to meat in fact. In addition, amaranth is one of the highest grains in fiber content, therefore making it effective agent against cancer and heart disease. Amaranth also contains significant amounts of phytosterols which play a major part in the prevention of all kinds of diseases. Quinoa Despite it’s grainy appearance, quinoa isn’t a grain at all but is [...]]]> http://drlifespeaks.com/2010/02/13/where-have-all-the-good-grains-gone/feed/ 0