MAKING STOCK

Learning to make stock is easy. It takes two things: having the ingredients on hand and having a few hours when you're at home. I‘ve outlined 3 stocks: one vegetarian stock, one chicken stock and one fish stock. Click HERE if you want to see 7 tips on what to do with your stock once its done.

Lots of clients ask me...Do you think I am getting enough minerals? Should I take a supplement? If you have ever pondered this question then this recipe is MUST HAVE in your kitchen. This potassium broth is rich in minerals and is the quintessential cleanser for the intestines and the blood. It is delicious all by itself, hot or cold.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1. Chop all the vegetables and place them in an 8 quart soup pot and cover vegetables with purified water.
2. Bring the water to a boil.
3. Turn the heat down and simmer, uncovered, for thirty minutes.
4. Turn off the heat, cover the broth, and allow it to sit for another thirty minutes.
5. Remove and discard the greens from the pot because their nutrients are now in the stock.
6. Strain the rest of the vegetables and put aside.
7. Put the clear broth into a separate containers.

OPTIONAL
If you are wondering what to do with the remaining vegetables here’s one idea: Put them into your food processor or blender with a bit of the stock and puree them into a bisque. (Depending on the size of your appliance, you may need to do this in batches.)

Empty the bisque into a storage container and refrigerate it until you are ready to use it.

When grandma said eat your chicken soup she wasn’t kidding. Chicken soup is one of the most nourishing foods around. It’s good for bone health, immunity, digestion and the nervous system.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

1. Put the bones and vegetables in a large pot. Add water a couple inches below the top of the pot.
2. Add the vinegar or wine (white or red).
3. Bring to a boil and let boil 20-30 minutes.
4. Turn the heat down to low and cover the pot. Cook 12-24 hours.
5. Turn off the heat.

Option: add some fresh parsley, does not have to be de-stemmed

6. Scoop out the bones and vegetables and discard and place the stock liquid into another pot or large container.
7. Let stock cool to room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator.

Let stock chill until a layer of fat rises to the top and congeals. (Sometimes this doesn’t happen, don’t fret, its OK).

8. Skim off the fat.
9. Transfer the stock into storage containers.

Fish stock is a great way to get a richer soup that still feels light. It's definitely a disctinct taste so choose this stock wisely when adding to other foods.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Optional: Add a cup of white wine

1. Bring all ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan, partially covered.
2. Skim as necessary.
3. Cook at a medium heat for 20-30 minutes.
4. Strain the fish and vegetables and let cool.
5. Once cooled, store in containers.

1. Freeze it
   (HINT: Freeze the stock in ice cube trays and just pop out as many as you need for a recipe)
2. Add miso and make a quick miso soup.
   (NOTE: When adding miso to soup you want to dilute the miso first in a touch of cold water, then add it to the hot soup liquid and simmer. Make sure not t boil miso you will lose the enzymatic value)
3. Add your stock as the base for other soups (I added my fresh stock to a yam, butternut squash and an onion last night , cooked it all then blended it for a delicious creamy soup)
4. Add your stock to make grains. Then you will receive the extra minerals and vitamins.
5. Use for tea water and get the same benefits as in #3
6. Heat it up and serve as a first course or as a side. Especially good with chicken stock.
7. Make soba noodles on the side. Heat up veggies in the stock and make a soba, vegetable soup.
   (OPTIONAL: Add tofu or fresh chicken or fish if you want animal protein)

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TELE-CLASS: CREATING YOUR HEALTH.
Taught by Darshana Weill, FWH Founder and Director

You are the creator of your health! How empowering. So now what do you want to do? Whether you are someone who is just realizing this or someone who has been working with their health for years this class will support you to create a life of health in 2008.  

During the class we will cover basic nutritional information. Then I will teach you 5 principles to deliberately create a life of health. Together we will look at your personal intentions and begin to create a realistic health plan.   And the bonus is you will also have the opportunity to ask direct questions to me, Darshana Weill founder of FWH.  

DATE: Monday February 4, 2008
TIME: 6:00pm – 7:00pm PCT 

The investment for your health : FREE  

Pre-registration required: Email me directly at darshana@fruitionhealth.com

Innately you know it will be more fun to join a group two times a week for exercise and nutritional counseling. That's why Fruition Women’s Health is teaming up with Informed Body to help support you and your health. The program is called "IN-8".

In eight weeks you will feel better, stronger and happier with the choices you make for your health and well-being.

On Monday nights the group will complete an hour long Pilates mat workout combined with elements of personal training. Over the 8-week course, you will learn how to use your muscles in an efficient manner. When you use your muscles properly, the effect will be a longer and leaner physique. In addition, you will strengthen your abs, increase your flexibility and release tension. This class will provide you with a solid foundation to get your fitness on track and will motivate you to continue your practice at home.

Wednesday nights the group will meet for a nutritional workshop which will include information about Whole foods (whole grains, greens, sweet and root vegetables and more!) We will discuss practical strategies on how to integrate these powerful, energizing foods into our busy lives, including how to shop and prepare the food. Over our 8 sessions, we will also look at sugar cravings and how the concept of Yin/Yang relates to food. The class will be interactive and fun!

WHEN:
February 4- March 26, 2008
Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:00- 8:00pm  

INVESTMENT TO YOUR HEALTH:
$400/8 week series (that comes out to $25/per class)  

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Class size is limited to 10 people
Call Informed Body at 415-626-1111 to reserve your space.

Cost per drop in session for nutritional counseling is $35. (if we have space)

For information about Fruition check out our website at www.fruitionhealth.com
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