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Happy 96th Birthday, Charlotte!

Today the Gerson community across the world is fortunate to celebrate the 96th birthday of the Gerson Institute's beloved founder, Charlotte Gerson. Over the last few weeks, we received an outpouring of emails, messages, letters and cards with well wishes for Charlotte on her birthday. Hearing from you means so much - not just to Charlotte, but to all of here at the Gerson Institute, our Board of Directors and our volunteers. It reminds us of how important this work(...)

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March 27, 2018

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Brussels Sprouts and Garlic Aioli

https://gersontherapy.wistia.com/medias/vfbyb9oc9j?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 BRUSSELS SPROUTS Ingredients 1/2 pound Brussels Sprouts 1/2 onion 2 cloves garlic Apple Cider Vinegar (optional) Directions Slice onion and garlic and place in the bottom of the pot Remove the hard base from the Brussels Sprouts and cut into halves. Add to pot Cook uncovered on medium-high heat until pot begins to steam Cover and when lid becomes hot to the touch, reduce heat to low and cook for 40 minutes Add a splash of Apple Cider Vinegar(...)

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February 21, 2018

An Inside Look (Part II): Gerson Health Centre, Europe

Hello again Gersonites, Nicole here! In October 2017, the Gerson Health Centre, Europe's first and only Gerson clinic, opened its doors for a Special Inside Look. Join me again for Part II of this special visit and get a first-hand account of what the Gerson Health Centre and its staff have to offer. PART II The next morning, I arrive as the patients gather in the dining room for juice before Dr. Nagy's lecture. I am so impressed by her(...)

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February 20, 2018

Blog Diet Education Fundraising & Outreach News & Events Nutrition & Recipes

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Gerson Cookbook Chosen for Local Author Showcase

What do you get when you bring together 300 selected book titles, best-selling authors, a Pulitzer-Prize nominee and the Gerson Therapy Cookbook? You get the San Diego Public Library's 52nd Annual Local Author Showcase, held at the Central Library in Downtown San Diego. Each year, the Local Author Program highlights the intellectual and creative accomplishments of writers in the San Diego region, aiming to bring exposure to local talent and nurture the writing arts throughout the San Diego community. The(...)

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February 2, 2018

Blog Diet Nutrition & Recipes

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Cabbage Rolls

In our Cervical Health Awareness blog post, we cited cabbage (among other Gerson Therapy staples such as apples, asparagus, Brussel sprouts, onion and garlic) as an excellent source of flavonoids, which are naturally occurring in fruits and vegetables and have been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic and anticancer activities. Cabbage carries an impressive array of cancer fighting properties including vitamin C, manganese and more than a dozen phenols shown to contribute to its antioxidant capacity. It's also a rich(...)

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January 24, 2018

Blog Diet Nutrition & Recipes

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Butternut Squash with Tomato, Leek and Onion

Our Butternut Squash with Tomato, Leek and Onion recipe is a good source of beta-carotene and lycopene, both of which belong to the same carotenoid family that give these veggies their rich orange and red color. Beta-carotene and lycopene are critical players in reducing the risk of cancer. Try this recipe for January's Cervical Health Awareness Month. INGREDIENTS 1 butternut squash, cut in half length-wise, seeds removed 1 yellow onion, cut into strips 1 leek, chopped 2 tomatoes,(...)

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January 18, 2018

Veggie Lentil Loaf

Our Gerson Veggie Lentil Loaf is the perfect dish for all you busy bees out there! Heat it up for a late night snack, load up your glass tupperware for a scrumptious lunch, or bring it to your next family gathering. Missing some of the ingredients? No problem! Mix it up by incorporating your favorite veggies and you've got an easy, healthy dish you'll "loaf" forever. https://gersontherapy.wistia.com/medias/8ppaf11w8l?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 INGREDIENTS | SERVINGS: 3-4 2 cups cooked Lentils (red, green, or divided) 1(...)

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January 12, 2018

2017 Favorite Moments

It's hard to believe that 2017 is already coming to a close. As we reflect on the past year, we can't help but recount our favorite moments from the past year. 1. Charlotte's 95th Birthday | March 2017 The Gerson community was blessed to celebrate Charlotte's 95th birthday this year! The Gerson Institute celebrated with a Skype call to sing Charlotte "Happy Birthday". She was delighted to with the call and told us how grateful she was to spend(...)

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December 29, 2017

Blog Diet Nutrition & Recipes

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Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potatoes are a favorite here in the Gerson kitchen around this time of year because they're in-season, nutritious and perfect for making crowd-pleasing desserts. Many families have their own special sweet potato dessert recipe (lookin' at you, Mom!) so we thought we'd share ours! Besides being tasty, sweet potatoes are a concentrated source of carotenoids. Carotenoids are a group of phytonutrients that lend the beautiful red, orange and yellow hues to fruits and vegetables and are needed to support(...)

5 Natural and DIY Gift Ideas

Tired of running from store to store looking for the perfect gift with just the right mix of thoughtful, useful and unique? Consider our list of 5 Natural and DIY Gift Ideas! Easy to do, fun to make and rewarding to give, these ideas are good for the body and the earth. CLAY Clay is a powerful detoxifying substance that comes directly from the earth. While there are many varieties of clay that offer various benefits, our top pick for(...)

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December 15, 2017

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