Cauliflower Mash

Cauliflower is one of the most versatile veggies out there. From pizza crust to hearty soup it seems like this crunchy wonder has endless possibilities in the kitchen!

Cauliflower is one of a group of vegetables in the cruciferous family. And when it comes to cancer nutrition, cruciferous veggies are at the top. Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, a sulfur compound known for its anticancer benefits.

A study has also found that a compound in cauliflower called phenethyl isothiocyanate may prevent the relapse of certain cancers by killing cancer stem cells.

Add to this cauliflower’s high fiber and array of vitamins and minerals and you have one powerful veggie!

This yummy recipe is for Cauliflower Mash, a great low carb alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.

Enjoy!

Cauliflower Mash

4 servings

Ingredients

1 head of cauliflower divided in to florets
¼ cup water reserved from steamed cauliflower
1 cloves of garlic, minced
3 Tablespoons butter
1 Tablespoon ricotta cheese
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste

Directions

Steam cauliflower until tender. Reserve a ¼ cup of the steaming water
Place all ingredients in to a food processor EXCEPT water
Blend until desired consistency adding reserved water as needed
Salt and pepper to taste

Serve warm.

15Dec2017

avisha Blog, Lifestyle December 15, 2017 0 Comments

Let’s Enjoy the Holiday Season Shall We? My Top 5 Tips for Managing Stress During the Holiday Season

The Holiday Season is upon us and with that inevitably comes STRESS. Stress to get the house decorated, to entertain, to buy the right gift, to host the perfect party. The list goes on. There are so many sites and posts on the internet giving tips on how to manage stress that even finding the right avenues becomes stressful!

Well, I hope to help you with what I believe to be the Top 5 Tips for Reducing Stress during the Holiday Season.

Take Time for Yourself

Plan time during your day to exercise, meditate, get outside! Walking is a great way to relieve stress and the fresh air will clear your mind.

Set a Budget and stick to it!

Plan out how much you want to spend and stay with what you can afford.

Say No Sometimes

You don’t have to say yes to every party invite. This is the time of year to be with the people that you want to be with. Don’t be afraid to say no to an invite that you know will only be out of obligation and/or will not provide you any joy. The same idea applies if you are the host. Bring people to you that will help you to celebrate the season. Enjoying is every bit as important as giving joy.

Keep It Simple

Do not put unrealistic expectations on yourself, whether it be decorating the house, cleaning, providing the perfect meal. Everything does not have to be perfect nor should you do it all yourself. Delegate, delegate, delegate. You’d be surprised how many people are looking to do something and are happy to help!

Practice Forgiveness & Acceptance

Just because it’s the Holiday Season, it doesn’t mean that people will change how they are. Knowing and accepting this prior to get togethers will help to put you in to a good mindset and make your Holiday Season a happy one.

I wish you all the best for this Holiday Season and I hope that you delight in what this time of year is about, celebrating and being with the ones you love.

3Dec2017

avisha Blog, The Health Hub December 3, 2017 0 Comments

This Week on TheHealthHub Sachin Patel

This Week on TheHealthHub

Sachin Patel

Sachin Patel is a father, husband, philanthropist, functional medicine practice success coach, international speaker, and best-selling author. His philosophy is that “The doctor of the future is the patient” and he is actively doing whatever it takes to keep people out of the medical system by empowering them through education, self-care, and remapping their mindset.

Sachin founded The Living Proof Institute as part of his own personal transformation and now coaches practitioners all over the world on how to step into their power and save their communities.

To date he has delivered hundreds of community workshops, he is an advocate for changing the healthcare paradigm and he has devoted his life to the betterment of health care for both patients and practitioners.