Sustainably Healthy Table

Sustainable Healthy Living, by Sheila Mullen – April 28, 2012

Who has time to eat healthy?  Ever say that to yourself?  Our lives continue to get more complex. Trying to balance careers, family obligations, relationships, not to mention considering fitting in time to exercise and prepare healthy locally sourced, whole meals our entire family will enjoy can make your head spin. Is it impossible? Not really, if you use one of my favorite time- and energy-saving tips I give to my health coaching clients. I call it The DYI Condiment Lazy Susan Concept.

The DYI Condiment Lazy Susan Concept

Create a condiment tray for your table so that you and your family can personalize every meal. You only cook one meal, saving time and energy yours and the environment. Lazy Susans are perfect for storing all the different condiments on your table. Here are some recommended condiments worthy of experimentation. Feel free to add your favorites, and use organic whenever possible, looking for those with minimal ingredients, additives and processing. In addition, there are many locally created condiments available to us, exploding with flavor and taste, while keeping local dollars circulating in our community.

Be Well!

Basic spices

• basil

• cinnamon

• cumin

• curry powder

• garam masala spice mix

• garlic

• ginger

• oregano

• thyme

• turmeric

Peppers

• black pepper in a grinder

• cayenne

• chili powder

• chili flakes

• paprika

• white pepper

Salts

• gomasio

• Herbamare

• sea salt

Nuts and seeds

• nut butters: tahini, cashew, almond, peanut

• nuts: pine, Brazil, cashews, walnuts, almonds, pistachios

• seeds: pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, flax (raw or toasted)

Sweeteners

• agave nectar

• barley malt

• brown rice syrup

• honey

• maple syrup

• stevia

Oils

• chili oil

• coconut oil

• extra virgin olive oil

• flaxseed oil

• hot sesame oil

• infused olive oils

• toasted sesame oil

Vinegars

• apple cider vinegar

• balsamic vinegar

• red wine vinegar

• umeboshi vinegar

Sauces

• Bragg's amino acids

• hot sauces

• olive paste

• pesto

• salad dressings

• tamari soy sauce

• tomato sauce

Sea vegetables

• dulse flakes

• nori flakes

Other

• chutneys

• coconut milk

• grated daikon radish

• ketchup

• mustard

• nutritional yeast

• Parmesan cheese

• pickles

• sauerkraut

• sliced red cabbage

• sprouts: alfalfa, sunflower, mung

About Sheila Mullen - 

The founder of Continuous Motion Consulting, Sheila is passionate about engaging friends, family and community in improving their lives and the lives of those around them. Sheila spent more than 20 years in technology sales, marketing and development. She also has a background in organizational development, innovation and executive wellness coaching.