Sari, Author at Alive+Fit

All-in-one food protects against radiation injury, cancer cell growth

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

One simple food item saved many Japanese from radiation poisoning after the atomic bomb was dropped.

Considering the cancer industry’s cookie-cutter-approach to treatment, where doctors prescribe up to 24 rounds of radiation as a preventative measure, it’s … [More...]

Snacks and sundries

Oh so easy old-fashioned oatmeal bread

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

My mother has been making this bread for about 70 years, so, like many of her age-old recipes, getting it out of her head and onto a piece of paper is always an interesting endeavour, that usually … [More...]

Remedies

Mustard seed potent ancient medicine

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

Who would have thought the yellow mustard you were squirting on your burger, or the Dijon mustard you add to your favourite salad dressing, is providing you with a dose of anti-cancer, anti-fungal, pathogen-protecting phytonutrients and antioxidants. … [More...]

Holistic Nutrition & Prevention

Fire cider fabulous folk medicine

January 24, 2023January 24, 2023 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

Left with an abundance of fresh horseradish from my garden last fall, I decided December would be the ideal time to make fire cider – an herbal oxymel (acid and honey) remedy that makes a superstar addition … [More...]

Vegan

Raw date-square bites

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

Years ago I’d make a batch of date squares for the holidays. I even have the old recipe scribbled in my tattered recipe book from 40 years ago, and was aghast at how unhealthy this recipe appears … [More...]

Foodie Kids

Two-ingredient chocolate sauce

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

This sauce not only makes a perfect addition to your child’s lunchbox, it’s also a great dipping sauce on a fruit platter.

I cringe when I see those little packages of caramel sauce and dipping apples in … [More...]

Desserts

Finnish coffee bread with a healthy twist

December 16, 2022December 19, 2022 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

Finnish coffee bread, pulla, is a favourite among many, but for those who are steering clear of inflammatory foods, traditional pulla is on the do-not-eat list. It’s delicious, and slightly addictive, but made from the top three … [More...]

Weight Loss & Fitness

Apple tea remedy

November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

Enjoy apple juice but not fond of the insane amount of sugar in one single glass? Try homemade apple tea. Aside from tasting delicious and naturally sweet, steeping apple chunks to make tea is a healthful way … [More...]

Vegan

Simple potato flatbread

November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

This bread is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, and it pairs wonderfully with a warming bowl of soup! It’s the perfect comfort food for a chilly fall day.

1 ½ cups mashed potato

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Remedies

Pine tree needles, sap potent medicine

November 25, 2022November 27, 2022 Sari

By Sari Huhtala

Nature lovers and hikers will appreciate the fact that forests are flourishing with medicine year-round; medicine that can help with conditions like pneumonia, not to mention a natural antibacterial ointment, much like the pharmaceutical Polysporin ®. This … [More...]

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