Beetroot Carpaccio with Carrot Ginger Tartar and Avocado

The devil made me do it!  I have know idea where this plate came from.  So I blame it on the devil.  I blame it on the devil because it's sooooo freagin good I must of made a deal with him.  This is the first raw food plate that I have designed for this blog.  And just for the record, every plate in this blog is mine.  I have not looked at one recipe while creating these delicious recipes.  They are mine, all mine and now they're yours too.  Since I have started this blog I have become much more conscious of what I eat and in turn I have lost weight.  Not that I was fat or anything but at 6' tall and 190 lbs I could of lost a few and I have.  I am weighing 185 Lbs the same weight as when I graduated from high school.  So an additional benefit from my recipes to cure cancer is that you will lose weight and in turn feel better physically and mentally.
Beetroot - The pigment molecule Betanin may protect against free radicals.
Carrots - Contain beta-carotene a potent antioxidant,  which in addition to preventing the kind of cellular damage that can lead to cancer, also helps to prevent premature ageing and cataracts.
Ginger -  Has been found to be effective for treating the nausea associated with chemotherapy.
Avocado - They are rich in Potassium, Vitamins B, E and K.

The stars of this production

Finer the grate the better the taste.

Add the extra-virgin to the walnuts

Make the avocado look perdy

Keeping it tight

Amigos

The workshop

100% RAW

Beetroot Carpaccio with Carrot Ginger Tartar and Avocado

by Jeff Harter

Prep Time: 1 hour

Cook Time: 0

Keywords: appetizer salad entree gluten-free low-carb low-sodium soy-free sugar-free vegan vegetarian Beet and Carrot

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This is the first raw meal I have made for my blog and I nailed it! After I ate this delicious meal I felt a vitamin rush and delightfully full. This could be served as an appetizer or the main dish just adjust the size.

Ingredients (serves 1)

Beet Carpaccio

• 1/2 whole precooked beet

Carrot Ginger Tartar

• 2 med. carrots
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger
• Juice of 1/2 orange

Avocado

• 1/2 avocado
• a bit of lemon

Walnut Cinnamon Oil

• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper

Instructions

• Slice the beet with a mandolin or as thin as possible then make a circle in the center of the plate.
• Grate the carrots and ginger as fine as possible then place in bowl, add orange juice, a pinch of salt and mix well. Then place a ring mold over the beets and fill with the carrot mixture.
• Slice the avocado as thin a possible then place over the carrots and sprinkle with a little bit of lemon juice.
• Add walnuts, cinnamon and olive oil in a mortar or blender and mix well then pour over the beet and carrots and season with salt and pepper.

Oatmeal with Blueberries, Walnuts and Cinnamon

So this morning after taking our 3 dogs for a walk, well one is ours and the other 2 we are foster caring for until we find a home for them.  There is only one problem, I am falling in love with the little Chauaua (I don't know how to spell Chawawa and I'm not looking it up) and Whippet mix.  But please don't tell my macho male friends because they just won't understand.  His name is Speedy and he makes me laugh all day and keeps me warm at night, while my wife is back in the states.  As I was saying, after the walk I sat down in the kitchen with my laptop and began surfing the net looking for information about diet and cancer as I do everyday and came across an article from www.everydayhealth.com titled, "Eat Your Way to a Longer Life.  They list something like 10 ingredients to help you live longer and healthier.  Two of the ingredients jumped out at me, Oatmeal and Blueberries.  And because I still had not eaten breakfast yet I thought I would give it a try.  The oatmeal and blueberries was a great idea but I felt it needed just a bit mo lovin.  So I added walnuts and cinnamon to the mix and holy cow, I thought I was in heaven.  What a combo.  This breakfast is packed full of cancer fighting goodness.
Oatmeal is one of the best sources of soluble fibre.
Blueberries In addition to vitamins and minerals, blueberries, like many other brightly colored berries, are a terrific source of antioxidants, natural compounds that are thought to decrease inflammation, guard your cells against damage from free radicals, and reduce the risk of certain cancers.
Walnuts   In traditional chinese medicine the walnut is believe to strengthen the kidney and help against asthma.  Walnuts are believed to help lose weight because they take a long time to digest and keeps you feeling full.
Cinnamon helps insulin to work more efficiently.

The only thing I left out is the water

The blueberries pop and their juice turns the oatmeal a soft dark red color

Oatmeal with Blueberries, Walnuts and Cinnamon

by Jeff Harter

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Keywords: breakfast low-carb soy-free sugar-free vegan vegetarian

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Simple, healthy and delicious! How can you go wrong with ingredients like these.

Ingredients (serves 2)

• 1 - 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup walnuts

Instructions

Some people like their oatmeal runny, I like mine thick, so adjust the water accordingly. Bring the water to a boil then add oatmeal and cook for 2 mins then add the rest of the ingredients and cook until desired consistency 3-5 mins longer stirring regularly. Remember the oatmeal will still get thicker once taken away from heat. Split between 2 bowls and enjoy!

My dog Bauza and I going for a hike on the coast of Mallorca

Apples top most contaminated produce list

From wikinews this morning I also read "According to the United States-based Environmental Working Group (EWG), apples rank as the most contaminated fruit and vegetable produce."

Spanish Brown Rice

This dish is quick, easy and healthy.  Rice in Spain is like our baked potato in the states.  It is eaten a lot and just about everyone knows how to cook it.  The basic spanish rice recipe is to saute some onions and garlic in a saute pan with a little olive oil then add rice, saute a little bit more then add water and don't touch until done.  What is great about this recipe is that you use one pan and can add so many different ingredients to the basic technique.  In this recipe I have added the spanish soup from a couple of days ago and use brown rice instead of their normal short grain white rice.  If you want you could just add onion, peppers, mushrooms, shallots and at the very end some frozen peas, maybe a little saffron and cumin for example. Get creative and have fun with this simple technique.
Some of the comments I have received have said that my dishes are a little to intense in flavors and a little too spicy for people just after treatments.  So I would like to recommend to just omit the spices from the recipe.  The herbs and spices I mostly use are to combat cancer.

Spanish Brown Rice

by Jeff Harter

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 mins

Keywords: saute appetizer side entree low-carb low-sodium nut-free soy-free sugar-free vegan vegetarian brown rice Spanish

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Quick and easy. This is the way spaniards prepare their rice and I have included the use of the Spanish Soup I prepared the other day. What is great about this technique is that after you have learned these simple steps you can get very creative.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 10 button mushrooms sliced
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
• 1 tbsp curry paste
• 2 cups brown rice
• 2 cups spanish soup
• 3 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste
• scallions sliced

Instructions

• In a large saute pan heat olive oil over medium heat for about 2 mins. Then add onion and saute for about 5 mins then add garlic and cook for another 5 mins then add curry paste and cook for 3 mins then add rice and cook for another five mins then add soup, water, salt and pepper and cook for about 30 mins or until rice is done.

What You Don't Know Can Hurt You

Do you know what is in that Diet Coke?  How about that 7-11 Burrito?  Those chips?  What about those sulfites in that glass of red wine.  And what about that frozen pizza?  Okay, all of those preservatives, additives and what ever else have been approved by a government agency but what do they do to our bodies?  Please go on line and check out a documentary titled "The Beautiful Truth".  Then you will know just a little more about what can hurt you.
Now what doesn't hurt you is this scrumptdelicious Spanish Tomato Soup.  It is made with some tomatoes from a neighbor.  It has been such a warm autumn here in Mallorca that things are going a little haywire.  Spring asparagus are popping up, some almond trees are starting to flower a little early, foraging for mushrooms is still going strong and the vegetable gardens are still producing summer delights.

Use the freshest ingredients possible.  If you can't find great fresh tomatoes
go ahead and use canned whole peeled tomatoes.

Slice and dice

Blanch the tomatoes to peel off the skin

Blanching and sauteing 

Saute until turning a little brown

Chop the tomatoes after they have been peeled

Add tomatoes to browned vegis 

Reduce until a nice coat is sticking to the bottom of pan for nice flavoring then add water.

Add chickpeas and cook a bit longer, correct seasoning and serve pipping hot

I made one large crouton with my homemade whole wheat and rye bread

I have called this a Spanish Tomato Soup because of the Saffron and Spanish Paprika I used.  If you are recovering from treatments go ahead and omit the spices.  I would normally put in some fresh thyme but I didn't have any but if you can go ahead and use some. 

Spanish Tomato Soup

by Jeff Harter

Prep Time: 1/2 hour

Cook Time: 1.5 hours

Keywords: appetizer soup gluten-free low-carb nut-free soy-free sugar-free vegan Spanish

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Tomatoes are solid cancer fighters. They are loaded with lycopene. Studies show that people who have the highest blood levels of lycopene are at much lower risk of developing various form of cancer including cancers of the cervix, bladder and pancreas. Tomato a day will keep the doctor away.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 8 tomatoes
• 3 small green peppers
• 1/2 onion
• 2 carrots
• 1 stalk celery
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp spicy paprika
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1 tbsp curcuma
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 20 threads of saffron
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 4-6 cups water/vegi stock
• 1 cup chickpeas
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

• Blanch the tomatoes and discard the skins then chop.
• Meanwhile, slice peppers, onion, celery and carrots.
• Then saute in 4 - 6 quart heavy pot with olive oil for about 15 mins. or until slightly brown. Add tomatoes and cook for 30 mins. Then add spices and herbs or omit. Cook for additional 3 mins then add wine and cook 5 mins to reduce and cook off the alcohol. Then add water or stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 1/2 hour. Add chickpeas and cook for another 15 mins. Add salt and pepper and serve nice and hot.

Physical Activity Aids Cancer Patients During Treatments and After Recovery

A routine illness could be symptoms of a more serious condition, cancer. It is a disease that often sneaks up on an unsuspecting individual. Some forms of cancer are becoming more and more treatable. Other forms, such as mesothelioma, are constantly researched for more successful treatments. Both cancer and treatments drain energy and cause fatigue, lethargy and nausea. It is important to maintain a positive attitude that will strengthen the spirit while good eating habits and exercise strengthen the body. Physical and mental health is important for combating cancer. New treatments are constantly under development that could increase chance of survival. However, treatments alone are not sufficient. It is also important to stay physically active as recommended by Center for Disease Control, Mayo Clinic and other health agencies. Information concerning importance of exercise in prevention and treatment of cancer are found here.

Chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other cancer treatments could have negative impact on a patient while attacking cancer cells. Individuals undergoing treatment could feel weak and sometimes nauseous. Battling cancer could also weaken the body and inhibit any desire to be active. However, exercise and general physical activity is important for maintaining strength and increasing energy levels. Simple activities such as walking or riding a bike increase strength of the heart, lungs and muscles. Coupled with good nutrition, activity improves the immune system and helps reduce metabolic wastes, a byproduct of cell function. Healthier body increases the ability of an individual to prevent cancer and respond to cancer treatments.

Physical activity alone is not a cure for those inflicted with cancer. However, exercise does help in prevention for those cancer free and people who have successfully survived. People currently undergoing treatment should understand that it is important to remain active and maintain overall physical health. A doctor has valuable information of healthy foods that aid the healing process as well as exercises that maintain strength without depleting energies. The bottom line to fighting cancer is stay hopeful and positive, eat proper nutrition, and stay active to work toward a better overall lifestyle. The latest developments in medical research combined with the efforts of the patient have improved survival rates for many forms of cancer.

Cauliflower and Spinach Soup with Teriyaki Mushrooms

I went to a cancer fundraiser the other night and brought a friend of mine who had cancer and beat it through diet and an awesome positive attitude.  But at this event they served very non-friendly food for people who had cancer or who have cancer.  There is still so much work to be done on informing people about diet and cancer.  A great documentary on this is called "The Beautiful Truth".  A report you can also find online is "How to cure almost any cancer at home for $5.15 a day", by Bill Henderson.  A little corny but very informative.

If you have cancer you can not eat sugar!
If you have cancer you can not eat animal protein!
No wheat flour.
No processed foods.
No dairy.

The most important thing in any meal you are preparing is that you are using  fresh ingredients.

Fresh and local

The finished soup with a touch of yogurt

 One reason is that the flavor is better but the second reason is that the fresher the ingredients the more vitamins and minerals they contain.  Today I was shopping and came across this great local cauliflower so white, fresh and clean I just couldn't pass it up.  I have never added spinach but it will make it just that more healthy for you.

Again as you can see here I caramelized the aromatic vegetables
to give more flavor in the final soup.  Because we don't use any
meat or stock its important to use this technique for more flavor.

Curry and Truffle Oil

Cover with water and simmer

Letting the mushrooms turn slightly brown builds
depth of flavor.  Mushrooms gives this dish more
intense flavors.

Take out the green

My Spice Drawer

When reheating don't boil

It makes it very challenging then to eat interesting foods.  That is what my mission is with this blog.  It is to provide you with delicious recipes that will help the cancer leave your body.  Once you start learning some of the techniques I am teaching you, then you will be able to improvise and create.


Cauliflower and Spinach Soup with Teriyaki Mushrooms

by Jeff Harter

Prep Time: 1/2 hour

Cook Time: 1 hour

Keywords: soup appetizer low-carb nut-free sugar-free vegan vegetarian Cauliflower fall

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Cauliflower contains a compound called sulphoraphane, which researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine found can stimulate the production of cancer-fighting enzymes in your body. Cauliflower also contains a hefty amount of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant.

Ingredients (serves 4)

Soup

• 2 tbsb olive oil
• 1 yellow onion chopped
• 2 carrots chopped
• 1 celery stick chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 white sweet potato chopped
• 1 potato chopped
• 1/2 head of cauliflower chopped
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp rye seeds
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp curcuma
• 1 tsp spicy curry
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 8 cups of water (+ -)

Teriyaki Mushrooms

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups sliced button mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp sake (dry white wine)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• salt and pepper

Instructions

Soup

• In a large heavy pot add 2 tbsp olive and heat over medium high for about 2 mins then add onion, carrots and celery. Lower heat to medium and saute for about 15 mins until the vegis are starting to brown. Then add garlic and saute another 5 mins. Then add the rest of the ingredients and saute 5 mins longer. Then add water bring to a boil and turn down heat so the soup is gently simmering and cook for 1 hour. Take off heat and in 4 or 5 batches place in blender, add spinach and blend on high each time for about 2-3mins. Pour each batch into another pot. Pass through a fine strainer if desired. Reheat right before serving but don't boil.

Teriyaki Mushrooms

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat then add olive oil and wait a couple of mins. Then add mushroom and a touch of salt and cook about 15 mins stirring frequently. When the mushrooms are starting to caramelize add garlic and cook another 5 mins then add the rest of the ingredients and reduce until the mushrooms are glazed.
• Pour warm soup into the bowl and top with teriyaki mushrooms.

 

Asian Aromatic Vegetables with Udon Noodles

I need to make a correction.  In the cottage cheese and flax oil recipe I stated that it can just be mixed and this is incorrect.  It has to be blended in a blender for it to become most effective.  Soon I will post more recipes with cottage cheese and flax oil with nuts and fruits to make it a little more interesting.

Scoop into a bowl

Stir fry the vegis

Add the noodles

I thought it was about time to throw in some asian flair into one of my recipes.  These are all ingredients I have already stocked, but if you don't they should be easy to find.  I love Udon noodles because they are so chewy and thick.  But if you have cancer you should not eat these noodle.  You should eat a whole wheat noodle or maybe a soba noodle which contains less gluten.  As you already know the carrots, onions, garlic and ginger are great at helping you knock out cancer!

Grab some sticks and enjoy

Chula found a nice bed!

I think I will post pictures of Mallorca that I have taken in the past so you can see what an amazing island this is.  So from now on each new entry will also have a photo of Mallorca.  I hope you enjoy them.

Asian Aromatic Vegetables with Udon Noodles

by Jeff Harter

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Keywords: stir-fry appetizer vegetarian vegan

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Quick and easy, fast and healthy, warm and tasty. What else do you want.

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seed oil
• 2 onion chopped
• 4 stalks celery sliced
• 4 carrots sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic minced
• 2 tbsp ginger minced
• 2 tbsp sake
• 4 tbsp soy
• 2 tbsp mirim
• 2 tbsp oyster
• 1 tsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• fresh ground black pepper and a pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 portions of Udon noodles
• Scallions

Instructions

• Heat a wok over medium high heat and add olive oil and sesame seed oil. Let the oils heat for 30 seconds or so then add onions, carrots and celery. Cook over medium high heat for about 5 mins then add ginger and garlic and saute for another 5 mins. While that is cooking in a medium size bowl add the rest of the ingredients except the noodles and mix well with a whisk. Pour this into the wok with the vegis and simmer for 5 mins.
• In a separate pot bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add udon noodles and boil for 2-3 minutes then strain, then add to the vegi soy mix and toss well Serve in four individual bowls and top with thinly sliced scallions.