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Anti-Aging Nutrients
News and resources to inspire concerned citi-
zens to work together in building a healthier,
by sandra Delong
stronger society that works for all.
Packing a super-sized Hospital Food
punch of nutrition, this
delicious salad and en-
New Culinary Institute Supports
ergy drink from the chefs at Jimbo’s contain anti-aging
a Nutrition Revolution
foods—5 out of our listed top 10 (see article on page
Chef Frank Turner and the first Culinary
18). Find the ingredients at your closest Jimbo’s, follow
Institute for Health Care, at Michigan’s
the easy directions below, and enjoy!
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital,
are proving that hospital food can be
Couscous Salad
healthy, nutritious and tasty. There, they
(Serves 4 to 6)
train chefs from around the world
in recipes such as veggie hummus,
1 10-oz. package
roasted pears, carrot raisin slaw,
Near East couscous
maple-glazed spaghetti squash and
(plain variety)
parsley vinaigrette. Appropriate spices
1 15-oz. can organic
help regulate inflammation and blood
garbanzo beans, drained
sugar. Specialty dishes address dietary
2 medium organic tomatoes,
needs, from gluten-free and diabetic to cardiovascular issues
chopped
and food allergies.
1 bunch organic spinach, rinsed and chopped
Despite three decades of research showing that fresh,
1/2 cup organic green onions, rinsed and chopped
well-prepared food is packed with natural disease-fighting
1 cup feta cheese (optional)
nutrients that help speed healing and prevent illness, there’s
1 Tbsp. organic olive oil
long been a disconnect when it comes to hospital food. A
Salt and pepper, to taste
2003 article in the journal Nutrition reported rates of under-
nourishment in some U.S. hospitals as high as 41 percent,
Cook couscous per package instructions and set aside.
but the tide seems to be turning.
In a separate bowl, toss together remaining ingredients.
In 2008, Dr. Ronald M. Davis, immediate past president
Add couscous to mixture. This dish can be enjoyed
of the American Medical Association, called on hospitals
warm or cold.
to “buy meat and poultry raised without nontherapeutic
antibiotics, use milk produced without recombinant bovine
Organic Emerald Bliss Drink
growth hormones and replace unhealthy snacks found in
(Serves 2 to 4)
many vending machines with healthy choices.” The nonprofit
coalition Health Care Without Harm has secured pledges
2 organic apples, quartered from hospitals in 21 states to serve locally produced organic
1 bunch organic spinach and chemical-free food. William Notte, past president of the
4 to 6 leaves organic green kale American Society of Healthcare Food Service Administrators,
1 bunch organic parsley reports that most hospitals now buy fresher and less pro-
4 to 6 organic celery stalks cessed food, because patients are demanding it.
Fresh organic ginger, to taste, peeled and cut 3/4” thick
For more information, visit HenryFord.com/food revolution.
Rinse and drain all items except ginger. Mix all ingredi-
ents together in a blender and enjoy!
the best way to detoxify is to
Jimbo’s provides organic and natural foods at its four
stop putting toxic things into
locations: 1923 Calle Barcelona, in Carlsbad; 1633 S.
Centre City Pkwy., in Escondido; and 12853 El Camino
the body and depend upon
Real and 10511 4S Commons Drive, both in San Diego.
its own mechanisms.
Visit Jimbos.com for more information or call
760-334-7755 or 858-793-7755.
— Andrew Weil
28
San Diego Edition www.na-sd.com
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