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NOTE: Since it is a cruciferous veggie, I recommend that if you have an under-active thyroid, always cook the cabbage first. Raw cruciferous veggies have enzymes that inhibit proper thyroid function because it blocks iodine uptake and can cause an enlarged thyroid. Other foods to avoid if you have an under-active thyroid would be strawberries, peaches, pears, caffeine, soy, pine nuts, peanuts, sweet potatoes. Many foods that are low carb and seem harmless, but are hindering proper thyroid function are raw spinach, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower... I would keep those on the down low and always consume cooked.
FAVORITE "HEALTHIFIED" CABBAGE RECIPES:
1. Thai "Pasta" (The Art of Eating Healthy: Kids)
2. Cabbage Hash Browns (found in Nutritious and Delicious)
3. Cabbage Lasagna
4. Chicken Enchiladas
5. Ruben Enchiladas
6. Fish Tacos
7. "Healthified" Coleslaw (a few recipes in Nutritious and Delicious)
8. Pesto "Pasta"
9. Beef Stroganoff
10. Egg Rolls
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Enticing Cabbage Ideas!
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Another great testimonial! I love getting these. Makes me want to continue working hard to help people on the path to health!
"Hi Maria! I wanted to let you know how much I love your blog, Facebook info, books and of course your recipes. I have not personally had a one on one consultations with you, although i have been to your seminars (which are awesome). For some reason today I felt I needed to share something with your readers. I have struggled for almost 20 years with not feeling well. I knew something was wrong but didn't know how to go about fixing it. Also like many others, the thought of giving up foods that you love was not something I thought I could do. Well....here I am today to tell you I can do it. I am on day 27 of no gluten, no sugar! I was so sick I had to do a yeast cleanse and am currently doing a liver cleanse. It is not easy to remove food that has such a strong hold in your life BUT once you do.....it is awesome! I don't have cravings any more nor do I think about food all day, which is huge for me. I am finally starting to feel better so that is a big plus. The best part is.....even though I know I will never eat wheat again, it is okay because I know how to cook Maria style! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and insight about food and how it affects our bodies. To those new to this way of eating....you can do it! Don't wait for the perfect time to start. It will not be easy but once you get used to it, you will be happy that you did it! Thanks or letting me share."
Thanks Shelly!
Why Cabbage is Awesome!
1. High in vitamin C: An orange is high in vitamin C, but there is also quite a bit of sugar in it. We know that glucose and vitamin C have similar chemical structures, so what happens when we eat sugar with the vitamin c? They compete for one another when entering the cells. And the thing that mediates the entry of glucose into the cells is the same thing that mediates the entry of vitamin C into the cells. If there is more glucose around, there is going to be less vitamin C allowed into the cell. It doesn't take much; a blood sugar value of 120 reduces the phagocytic index by 75%. So when you eat sugar, think of your immune system slowing down to a crawl. Not only is vitamin C essential for immune health, but did you know that vitamin C plays a critical role in preventing osteoporosis by reducing menopausal bone-loss?
2. Weight Loss: It is extremely low in calories and carbs. 1 cup = 39 calories! BUT it also is an excellent weight loss booster for another reason - it contains a chemical called tartaric acid which inhibits the conversion of sugars and other carbohydrates into fat. A simple but effective remedy for weight-loss would be to substitute meals with cabbage salads.
3. Heart Health: Cabbage is high in potassium which helps control high blood pressure. It is also high in the amino acid l-glutamine, which plays a very important role in cardiovascular function by supplying a key energy source for endothelial cells that line blood vessels.
4. Constipation: Raw cabbage juice is very effective in curing constipation.
5. Intestinal Health and Ulcers: L-glutamine also protects the stomach lining. Drinking a lot of cabbage juice daily can also help heal ulcers. I often recommend my clients to take the supplement l-glutamine, but eating cabbage can also help heal the stomach, intestines (IBS, crohn's, colitis), and colon.
6. It is cheap and it lasts a long time in the fridge! I always keep one in the fridge.
6. It is cheap and it lasts a long time in the fridge! I always keep one in the fridge.
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| Chicken Enchiladas found in The Art of Eating Healthy: Savory |
NOTE: Since it is a cruciferous veggie, I recommend that if you have an under-active thyroid, always cook the cabbage first. Raw cruciferous veggies have enzymes that inhibit proper thyroid function because it blocks iodine uptake and can cause an enlarged thyroid. Other foods to avoid if you have an under-active thyroid would be strawberries, peaches, pears, caffeine, soy, pine nuts, peanuts, sweet potatoes. Many foods that are low carb and seem harmless, but are hindering proper thyroid function are raw spinach, kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower... I would keep those on the down low and always consume cooked.
FAVORITE "HEALTHIFIED" CABBAGE RECIPES:
1. Thai "Pasta" (The Art of Eating Healthy: Kids)
2. Cabbage Hash Browns (found in Nutritious and Delicious)
3. Cabbage Lasagna
4. Chicken Enchiladas
5. Ruben Enchiladas
6. Fish Tacos
7. "Healthified" Coleslaw (a few recipes in Nutritious and Delicious)
8. Pesto "Pasta"
9. Beef Stroganoff
10. Egg Rolls
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| Cabbage Noodle Lasagna Charts like this can be found in all of my cookbooks. Charts include substitutions for: pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, baking flours, fruits, milk, and others! |
Pasta Substitutions (Per Cup) | |||||
FOOD | Rate | Carbs | Sugars | Fiber | Calories |
White Pasta | Bad | 43 | 0 | 5 | 246 |
Spaghetti Squash | OK | 10 | 4 | 2 | 42 |
Bean Sprout "pasta" | Best | 6 | 4 | 2 | 31 |
Artichoke Heart "ziti" | Best | 6 | 0 | 4 | 40 |
Cabbage "noodles" | Best | 5 | 3 | 2 | 22 |
Eggplant lasagna "noodles" | Best | 5 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Zucchini "noodles" | Best | 4 | 2 | 1 | 20 |
Miracle Noodles | Best | 3 | 0 | 2 | 20 |
Kelp Noodles | Best | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
- Zucchini Ideas And Potassium Facts
One question I get all the time is "If I can't eat potatoes or bananas on your diet, how will I get my potassium?" People suffering from high blood pressure are wrongly informed to eat potatoes and bananas. Yes, they both are high in potassium, which...
- Happy St. Patrick's Day!
I write a whole chapter on supplements in my book Secrets to a Healthy Metabolism. #8 is l-glutamine. Here is a short segment on l-glutamine: Glutamine is a particularly important supplement for anyone wanting to lose weight. Glutamine is mainly stored...
- Corned Beef "noodle" Casserole
St. Patrick's Day is coming! This recipe is a perfect dish to prepare for that night. Cabbage contains vitamin C and folic acid. Cabbage protects against stress, infection and heart disease, as well as many types of cancers, according to the American...
- Beef Stroganoff With Cabbage Noodles
Testimony of the Day"Thank You Thank You! With your help, I am off the anti-depressant that I had been taking off & on for almost 20 years, wow I can't believe it! I had been convinced that it was something I was going to have to take for...
- My Husband's Favorite "pasta"
Testimonies of the Day (Yes, they all came the same day!)MOOD TESTIMONY: "Hi Maria, Thank you for your wonderful advice! I started your plan a couple of months ago and I am so happy with how I am feeling. Mentally and emotionally...