Daily Archives: November 24, 2011

Book Review: Forks Over Knives

Many of you have seen or heard about this documentary, which includes interviews with one of my nutrition heroes, T. Colin Campbell. It’s definitely worth watching (if you have Netflix, you can stream it live), as it provides solid research for many things that we’ve been saying for a long time: mainly, that fruits, veggies,…

How Safe Are Vitamin Supplements?

(And how are they different than Juice Plus®?)  Question: Dear Dr. Ray: I’ve been hearing about the results of a recent study that show increased mortality for women taking vitamin supplements. Can this be true? And if so, why is Juice Plus+® better than a regular multi-vitamin? Answer: First, let me address the issue of…

Recipe: Gingersnap Cider

Hot spiced cider is a favorite holiday treat, and while there are plenty of easy, healthful cider recipes out there, this one is especially   good hot or cold (though if you decide to try it hot, omit the ice cubes and add 1/3 cup water instead). You can use regular apple juice as an…

Issue 31 — November, 2011

In this issue: 1) How Safe Are Vitamin Supplements (and how are they different than Juice Plus+®?) 2) Book Review: Forks Over Knives 3) Recipe: Gingersnap Cider 4) Recipe: Spicy Pumpkin Soup   Dear Reader: Happy Thanksgiving! The cold weather is here, and for many people that means comfort food and warming beverages. Check out these…

Recipe: Spicy Pumpkin Soup

This is another Vitamix recipe, as I’ve really been loving mine lately and want to spread the joy! The coconut milk makes it creamy and smooth, and of course it’s healthy and delicious. As with the previous recipe, this can also be prepared in a regular blender or food processor, and then transferred to a…