Here is a simple recipe that you can vary according to your own taste preferences, but if you are going to share with your dog please make it mild or separate his/her portion and omit the curry paste.

                        Curry Vegetables

Serves 2

Ingredients (use organic and/or local when possible):
1 cup of coconut milk (full fat or dilute with water to decrease calories)
1-2 tsp of curry paste (choose a mild curry or use less paste to minimize the spiciness)
4 small-medium potatoes 
1-2 large carrots
1/3 to 1/2 bunch of chard (or use other dark leafy greens)

Directions:
1.  In a saute pan on low to medium heat, warm the coconut milk and add desired amount of curry paste (remember only a small amount if feeding your dog as well, ie 1/2 tsp).  
2.  Add to the sauce; potatoes cut into small squares (less than 1 inch) and carrots cut into coins.
3.  Lower heat to simmer the sauce, potatoes, and carrots until cooked (approx.10-15 min).
4.  Add chopped chard or other dark leafy green and cover the pan for 4-5 minutes to "steam" the chard and soften it.

Serve and enjoy!!!!


**************Nutritional Tidbit*******************

  Coconut products such as coconut milk and coconut oil are high in saturated fats but should not be condemned.  The type of fat in coconuts is a medium-chain triglyceride which means that it can be converted into useable energy in the body rather than stored.  The fat content does contribute to a high calorie count though, so use moderate amounts and be mindful.  Virgin coconut oil is processed in such a way that the fat profile is more favorable so keep this in mind when purchasing some.  Try some coconut oil instead of butter on a slice of whole grain organic toast....creamy and yummy!  :)   

With this intense interest in nutrition and wanting to share it with those around me, I thought it would be fun to devise some simple recipes for you to share with your dog or cat (some kitties may be a little more picky).  I do believe that HEALTHFUL homemade food can make a nice addition to that which your pet already receives.  I emphasize HEALTHFUL because your pet should NOT be eating foods such as pork rinds or ice cream.  :)  

I will also be posting little nutritional tidbits with these recipes.

                  Recipe#1 Gourmet Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients:

Hello all,
 
I am wanting to get the word out that acupuncture services will be more readily available in the Portland area (including some Saturdays!) versus the once weekly trip I was making from Corvallis. 

I am also expanding my services to include consultations that don't involve acupuncture.  I would love to see your animal companion for an exam and thorough discussion of his/her history to help devise appropriate nutritional supplementation in the form of Standard Process products and/or diet changes and/or whole food recommendations.  These sessions will also be very thorough and last about an hour.  The charge per session will be on a sliding scale of $80-$100.

Holistic nutrition is a strong passion of mine; both for people and animals!  I will be more than happy to answer any questions that you have prior to scheduling an appointment.

Remember.....you are what you eat.  :)

Warmly,
Dr. Becky