Note: this piece first appeared as the March 2007 ClarkWellness.net Recipe of the Month.
Serves 4
This delicious salad includes healthy amounts of essential fatty acids from walnuts and walnut oil. The recipe is so quick and easy that it can be thrown together even on a busy night to add some extra nutrition (and yumminess) to any meal. Umeboshi vinegar is a Japanese condiment available in the Asian/macrobiotic or vinegars section of the natural foods store; daikon is a large white Japanese radish also available in natural markets.
2 large carrots
2 medium to large daikon radishes
3 tablespoons walnut oil
1 to 2 tablespoons umeboshi vinegar
1/3 cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Peel the carrots and radishes and grate them. Toss to combine. In a separate small bowl, combine the walnut oil and umeboshi vinegar. Whisk well and pour over the vegetables. Toss well. Sprinkle walnuts and parsley over the salad.
“I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.”
—Mae West
Note: this piece first appeared in the March 2007 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
Tamari is a traditionally brewed soy sauce available in natural foods stores.
Serves 1 to 2
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
water
tamari
Sauté carrot in olive oil until golden. Add water to cover and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, until water is almost absorbed. Splash with tamari and simmer until liquid is completely absorbed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Note: this piece first appeared in the March 2007 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
Bright orange, crunchy, sweet carrots are a favorite vegetable for almost everyone. Carrots are hardy root vegetables that provide grounding, strengthening energy. They also provide a delicious sweet taste balanced by fiber and nutrients to help curb sweet cravings naturally and gently.
Carrots are a wonderful source of antioxidants. They are particularly famous for their high levels of beta-carotene, which transforms to vitamin A in the body and protects vision.
Look for organic carrots with the greens attached. The greens are fragile and should be used soon after purchasing, but their delicious, carrot-like taste is worth the trouble. Use the greens in salads for a distinctive and unique flavor.
Carrots are delicious both raw and cooked. See our carrot recipes for inspiration!
Note: this piece first appeared in the March 2007 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
Remember all those lists you made in December or early January? Can you believe that was just two months ago?
A lot can change in eight or ten weeks. Your priorities may have shifted because of life events, and looking back over the goals you set for 2007 may elicit all kinds of feelings — dread or guilt because you haven’t gotten started, anger at what has gotten in your way, defeat because you feel your goals aren’t attainable. Or perhaps you’ve come farther than you anticipated in your plan, and now you’re ready for a resolution tune-up.
This month, I invite you to review your 2007 New Year’s resolutions. March takes us from winter to spring, and spring is an ideal time to begin anew. Just imitate what you see around you in nature: budding plants, shoots peeking out from the ground, animals coming out of hibernation… Take inspiration from your environment and enjoy the process of reevaluating! Here’s how to do a quick and easy resolution checkup on your own:
1. Make a whole new list. Pretend today is New Year’s Day and make yourself a resolution list. Start with a clean slate. What are you working on right now, today? Remember, it’s okay to change your goals. Think of it as fine-tuning your plan rather than giving up on something.
2. Now, revisit your older list. How does your original resolution list differ from today’s? Did you forget about a resolution you really wanted to achieve?
3. Combine the two lists. Use only what works for you now. Take inspiration from both lists to get very clear on what your goals really are.
4. Make a plan. How will you achieve your new resolutions? Make a clear plan with specific steps, including action steps you can take in the next 24 to 48 hours.
5. Celebrate! Getting clarity on your goals is a major accomplishment. Enjoy!
