Entries by Dr. Kira Frketich

Warm Winter Kale Salad

This salad is a lovely way to enjoy a nutrient packed green.  Kale is high in Vitamins A and C, as well as beta-carotene, and minerals iron, manganese, calcium, and potassium. Serve this salad warm or cold, to company or for a Tuesday night dinner, and know that you’re feeding your cells as well as your […]

Spelt Flax Hotcakes

Serves 2-3 (or less if my Dad is around) My dad made breakfast in our family.  Everyday he’d be making the ‘breakfast of the day’, which followed a schedule for my entire younger life. The schedule was as follows; Monday – eggs (usually poached) Tuesday-cold cereal or porridge depending on the season Wednesday-eggs (often fried) Thursday-cold […]

Scrambled Tofu

Tofu scrambles became a big part of my life after I left home and had to start cooking for myself.  My mom had always served tofu, so it was familiar, and I found that meat protein did not fit into my student budget quite as well. This is great for any meal of the day.  I will […]

Mochanana smoothie

I found this recipe watching a British show called,”you are what you eat”. This show features a dietitian by the name of Gillian McKeith transforming people’s lives by changing their horrendous diets.  Gillian created this recipe for a woman who was addicted to cafe lattes, and despite the fact that it’s caffeine-free, she loved it! You’ll love […]

Seed Snack Attack

If you are someone who craves salt, then you are in for some seriously healthy snacking! Sunflower seeds are very high in vitamin E, B vitamins, and magnesium. While pumpkin seeds are well known for their zinc, iron, and vitamin K. I doubt that you’ll be thinking about that while you’re enjoying them in this tasty treat.

Orange Miso Dressing

This dressing is wonderful over noodles, bean salads, as well as cabbage slaws. Serves 6 1 cup orange juice 3 tablespoons mellow white Miso 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon chopped white onion Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Authored By: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health™

Avocado Salad with Black Olive Dressing

A taste of the Mediterranean! Serves 4 3 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1 teaspoon honey salt and black pepper to taste 1 firm, ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into thin wedges 1/2 red onion, sliced thin 1/2 head […]