Super Blue Green Algae

17 02 2010

By far my family’s most important super-food is the algae from Klamath Lake in Oregon. We get this product from Simplexity. Every morning we take Alpha and Omega plus acidophilus and bifidus. We also take Simplexity’s digestive enzymes before each meal. The best part about the algae is that it is not a food supplement. It is a food in itself. It is a whole food, very high in protein, vitamins, micronutrients and everything else you need for a boost. It is a great way to get more green into your diet. The following is an excerpt from an article written about the benefits of the algae from Klamath Lake.

“Blue Green Algae contains the original evolutionary blueprint for the perfect human being as nature intended. So, we have a single cell of Blue Green Algae breathing the first breath of oxygen into the atmosphere, perhaps, three and a half billion years ago. In the following billions of years, all life evolved, including us. Blue Green Algae is a fundamental, foundational, ancestral food – 3.5 billion years old, starting the beginning of the food chain – available to us today to build, nourish and empower our bodies, minds and lives. Read the rest of this entry »





Problem with Soy

14 02 2010

Soy contains compounds which block the action of enzymes needed for protein digestion, leading to gastric distress, compromised protein digestion and chronic deficiencies in amino acid uptake. Soy is also high in phytates, which block the absorption of essential minerals, including calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. Other compounds called lectins and saponins in soy can contribute to immune problems and gastrointestinal disorders. Soy products are high in fat, low in fiber and generally highly processed.  Stick with fermented soy products like miso and tempeh because fermentation makes soy more digestible and deactivated potentially harmful substances like enzyme inhibitors and phytates. So it is best to stay away from too much tofu and soy milk. Use my recipe for almond milk or try making sesame or hemp milk using the same method.





Simplexity Health Products

8 02 2010

I have been buying Simplexity products for about 10 years. This company used to be called Cell Tech. It is best known for its super blue green algae products. This super blue green algae is harvested from the crystal clear waters of Klamath Falls Lake in Oregon. The water there is rich in minerals due to its volcanic base. I really love their Alpha Sun and Omega Sun capsules. This algae is still a whole food product, completely organic and vegetarian. Please check out their website for more information on their products.

Algae is the basis of the entire food chain—the foundational nutrient source for creating and renewing all life on earth. Aphanizomenon flos-aquae is the crème de la crème of all algae, one of the planet’s most powerful foods. Tucked away in the Cascade Mountains of Southern Oregon, fed by a network of mountain streams and springs, anchored in deep volcanic soil and 35 feet of mineral-rich sediment, Upper Klamath Lake is one of nature’s most miraculous nutrition resources of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae. This single- celled organism is richly endowedwith a vast array of easily assimilated nutrients including: essential fatty acids, active enzymes, vitamins, amino acids, minerals, proteins, complex sugars, and phytonutrients.

I use their Super Sun Smoothie mix in both my Green Ball recipe and my Chunky Monkey Smoothie.

If you want to sign up and order, it does not cost anything to be a retail customer. Simply use my sponsor number 1041464. Go to their website

Simplexity Health





Back from Egypt

31 01 2010

Hello readers,

I am back from Egypt and ready to officially launch this blogsite. Some exciting things to look forward to are daily recipes; a calendar of upcoming cooking classes; tips on where to buy healthy ingredients and cooking equipment; great cookbook recommendations; and so much more. I have already received questions from readers in regards to where to buy spices; what is good for my child in terms of healthy fiber; and what is the best vanilla to buy. I am happy to consult with you on any cooking related topic. Please see my consult page. Thank you to all who have sent such great comments, and please know, it is my extreme pleasure to bring the joy of healthy vegetarian cooking into your home.

Katherine





Raw Food Essential Equipment

15 01 2010

I like experimenting with raw food recipes. I am not a raw foodist yet, and I am not sure I will ever be one. I like cooking too much, and I find it difficult to truly blend flavors unless heat is applied. With that being said, there are a number of raw food recipes I add to our regular diet. In fact, Phillip and I did do a cleanse that involved eating raw for about 40 days so I got a lot of practice. I will be posting raw food recipes from time to time so in order to make raw food, there are a few basic pieces of equipment you will need. The following is a list of the essentials: Read the rest of this entry »





Fun with Vegetarian Cooking

10 01 2010
Katherine Dignan

Katherine Dignan

Vegout Gourmet is going global this year. I spend a lot of time on the road, traveling in many exotic countries, and experiencing diverse cuisines and flavors. I always purchase spices from my travels and then come home and play in the kitchen. So this year, I have decided to write more about my travels and include my international food creations.

Hopefully you will be inspired to stretch out your taste buds a bit and try new and exotic flavors. It is always important to keep creating and not to get stuck in a rut in your kitchen. Just looking at my drawer of spices is an inspiration in itself. Be playful and dare to create something new.

So come travel the world with me and experience the olives of Morocco, the many salads of Egypt, the spicy cuisine of Szechuan, the subtle flavors of Japan and the bold flavors of South America.  And who knows what else we will discover?

I am thrilled to share my life with you and perhaps throw a little inspiration into your pot.

Namaste,

Katherine Dignan