Beautiful Kidney Beans

Here's another easy and flavourful recipe that is vegetarian/vegan, full of protein, complex carbs and natural sulfur, which is the beauty mineral known for building strong hair, nails and skin while detoxifying the liver and supporting a healthy pancreas. This recipe requires pre-preparation by soaking beans overnight.

Though some people have an inability to break down certain proteins found in beans, most people need only start to include beans on a regular basis in their diets for any problems with digesting them to subside. Some individuals, however, have a rare condition known as TMA (Trimethylaminuria), aka, "Fish Odor Syndrome", because the odor produced is like that of decaying fish. The odor consists of sulfur compounds, plus nitrogen compounds (amines). People with this condition must abstain from beans and other dense protein foods.

You will need:

• 3-4 c. soaked beans (soaked according to instructions below)
• 2 onions, chopped
  
• 6 small sections of garlic, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
• Sea salt
  
• *Small piece of kombu seaweed (optional)

Rinse and place 3-4 cups of dried organic kidney beans into a deep bowl or metal pot and cover with at least an inch of clean water. Place lid over top of beans and refrigerate overnight.

Drain soaked beans and place in large boiling pot, with enough clean water to cover the beans by 1-2 inches. Sprinkle a couple of pinches of sea salt into the water, add optional kombu* and bring beans to a boil. Stir and turn heat down to produce a gentle simmer.

Allow beans to simmer for 30 minutes, then add chopped onions, garlic, scallions and pepper. Cook beans and veggies for another 30 minutes. Add chopped cilantro and parsley and cook an additional 5-10 minutes. Beans and veggies should have a very thick, soupy consistency. Serve in bowls with hot bread, rice or lo-carb crackers. Refrigerate any leftovers, or freeze for longer-term use.

These beans can also be used in bean tacos or burritos by adding taco seasoning, to taste, to any portion of cooked beans.

*Kombu is a seaweed that has many great minerals in it, and when added to beans as they cook, it helps to break down the fart-causing properties of said beans.

Warmed Turmeric Milk

Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, making this recipe a great tonic for health. It is an Ayurvedic remedy for phlegm-based illnesses like colds. In India, turmeric is used for skin problems and all kinds of other health issues. It is great for those dealing with cancer and is a main component of curry powder.

• 250 ml milk (dairy, rice, soy, almond, etc.)
• 1/2 tsp powdered turmeric

Gently heat milk and stir in turmeric. It's that frigging easy :-)

Variation: Add 1/4 tsp turmeric and 1/4 tsp of curry powder along with an optional small amount of sweetener like agave nectar.

Curried Singapore Rice Noodles

This dish is the SHIT! And great for your health as well.

Curry powder contains a matrix of great herbs and spices, and has the effect of waking up your taste buds as well as encouraging glandular activity in the body due to its warm, tangy spiciness.

Preparing this dish depends on your tastebuds--and how much curry you have around. I like a lot of curry in this, along with a taste-enhancing amount of sea salt:

• 1 package rice noodles (angel hair or vermicelli, aka the smallest-diametered spaghetti you can find)
• Curry powder, to taste (try and get an authentic curry powder and have plenty on hand)
• Butter (to taste--sub in Earth Balance if you need to, but butter works best)
• Sea salt (to taste)

Boil rice noodles in oiled water per package directions. Drain and place in bowl, then set aside.

In a fry pan on medium to medium-high heat, roast slightly your curry powder, stirring it briskly so it becomes fragrant. This helps bring out the flavor.

Set curry aside momentarily, and melt your butter into your rice noodles, enough to generously coat them. Add curry powder a little at a time, stirring into noodles. Add sea salt to taste.

Variations: add steamed or slightly-cooked vegetables (julienned carrots and blanched celery are good). Sliced grilled chicken and scrambled eggs also work well.