In this article, Debbie Whitaker states that certain vegetables contain a group of chemicals called goitrogens which may trigger hypothyroidism in certain people. These chemicals are partially deactivated by cooking the vegetable. These vegetables are "Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cassava root,
horseradish, kale, millet, mustard, mustard greens, peaches, pears,
radishes, rutabagas, soybeans, spinach, and turnips." Apparently raw peanuts are another culprit.
The author is not saying that eating raw vegetables will cause hypothyroidism. She's saying that if you have it or are at risk of having it, a specific diet can help.
I wonder if fermenting or pickling would deactivate the goitrogens in these foods? It seems that while 100% raw is wonderful for those who benefit from it, each person should customize their optimal diet according to their unique needs.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Monday, June 9, 2014
Energy Soup, Chili Style
A little while ago, I shared a recipe for an Italian-style energy soup.
Recently I was striving to stay 100% raw on juice, smoothies and energy soup, and one of my teenagers was into chili. I wanted something that tasted like chili without going off my diet, so I made a chili-flavored energy soup, using the aforementioned Italian energy soup as a starting place. It hit the spot.
Here's the recipe:
12 roma tomatoes
4 cups spinach
1 apple
8 oz sunflower sprouts
1 lb mushrooms
juice of one lemon
1/2 sweet onion,
4 small cloves garlic
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
2 red bell peppers, seeded
1 tbsp cumin2 tsp oregano
2 avocado1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1 tbsp kelp flakes
4 tbsp lecithin granules
1-2 quarts green juice
made from celery, mixed greens, (spinach, kale, chard) cucumbers, beets with tops, cilantro, parsley, lime, ginger, carrots, apples
Blend all ingredients, adding just enough green juice to reach the desired consistency. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
If more texture is wanted,it might be a good idea to stir in some chia seeds and chopped tomato after blending.
Next, how about a curry-flavored energy soup?
Recently I was striving to stay 100% raw on juice, smoothies and energy soup, and one of my teenagers was into chili. I wanted something that tasted like chili without going off my diet, so I made a chili-flavored energy soup, using the aforementioned Italian energy soup as a starting place. It hit the spot.
Here's the recipe:
12 roma tomatoes
4 cups spinach
1 apple
8 oz sunflower sprouts
1 lb mushrooms
juice of one lemon
1/2 sweet onion,
4 small cloves garlic
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
2 red bell peppers, seeded
1 tbsp cumin2 tsp oregano
2 avocado1/3 cup nutritional yeast
1 tbsp kelp flakes
4 tbsp lecithin granules
1-2 quarts green juice
made from celery, mixed greens, (spinach, kale, chard) cucumbers, beets with tops, cilantro, parsley, lime, ginger, carrots, apples
Blend all ingredients, adding just enough green juice to reach the desired consistency. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
If more texture is wanted,it might be a good idea to stir in some chia seeds and chopped tomato after blending.
Next, how about a curry-flavored energy soup?
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