Dr. Oz shared the stage with Dr. Andrew Weil today to continue to provide good information to the audience about a whole foods diet and the health benefits of some specific nutritional supplements.

The doctors confirmed what we have been telling you about soy foods for years. This is nothing new, but it does serve to reinforce your awareness of the facts. Tofu, tempeh, miso, edamame, soy milk, tamari, and shoyu are good sources of protein, calcium, and other co-factors that contribute to your wellness.

Dr. Weil suggested that people eat whole grains, not bread nor flour food items, by enjoying two to three servings a day. Most people are unable to take the time to prepare whole grains once a day, let alone three times a day. You’ll have to make extra time or go to the Whole Foods Market or a macrobiotic restaurant or natural foods deli to get some of your whole grains if time is an issue for you. A pressure cooker does make it more convenient and time-saving, but a good one costs a pretty penny. You should also vary your whole grains to include organic brown rice, barley, oat groats, triticale, rye, and others while combining them with lentils, beans, and other legumes for a complete protein. Amaranth, quinoa, and other dishes will complement your whole foods diet, especially when prepared with vegetables, spices, and herbs that add flavor and nutrients to the equation.

For instance, we love to prepare Miso Soup with onions, tofu, ginger, and garlic served with a side of organic brown rice and a veggie dish then followed by almond amasake.

Andrew mentioned that steaming was preferable to using high heat with these foods and oils. He also wisely discussed the inclusion of nut and seed oils.

We were very pleased to hear Dr. Weil explain the difference between flour and bread and whole grains. Please grind this point into your brains. Whole wheat bread is not a whole grain. Only a WHOLE grain is a whole grain. A fist-sized serving of a whole grain is a good portion for most adults. We like to stir fry veggies like onions, peppers, and bok choi, add tamari with ginger root shavings and garlic with a splash of sesame oil and sesame seeds or gomasio. You can add tofu or tempeh that has been sauteed or marinated to your stir fry if you wish. We enjoy our tempeh with a flavorful sauce after marinating it in tamari or teriyaki sauce.

The nutritional supplement suggestions by Dr. Oz and Dr. Weil were sound advice. Andrew is to be commended for his position on anti-aging and aging gracefully. It is a matter of a healthy Lifestyle and optimal wellness through daily choices and decisions!

I must correct one mistake that Dr. Oz made today. He mispronounced el dente… He doesn’t know pasta like we know pasta. If you have to eat pasta, then try the new rice pasta, especially the spaghetti and the spirals. They are fantastic and go well with marinara and other sauces.

One more thing, it’s fine to cook with mushrooms and our favorite is definitely the shi-itake mushroom. We also derive the benefit of other medicinal mushrooms by using a supplement, because it is so challenging to find organically grown mushrooms in many areas of the country. You can add your shi-itake mushrooms to soups, veggie dishes, and feature them in special dishes for supporting your immune system, supplying minerals, and enhancing your aging process due to the value of mushrooms for Longevity.

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