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A WAVE of Healthy Meals prepares and delivers free, healthy food to people diagnosed with cancer in Sussex County. Read more at: www.capegazette.com/node/199666  Pictured is a slice of frittata created by Denise Vansant. Vanasant has reluctantly ceased deliveries, she asks that people donate to awaveofhelathymeals.com so she continue the outreach through other means. DENY HOWETH PHOTO
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Today we served our recipients a fresh fruit salad with honey-ginger citrus dressing! Did you know that ginger is often helpful with reducing “stomach problems”, such as nausea, gas, and diarrhea? Ginger may be effective for decreasing nausea and vomiting after surgery. Ginger may calm your stomach and reduce nausea during treatment, however, everyone is different.  Honey Ginger Fruit Salad INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons orange juice 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger 2 cups cubed melon, such as honeydew and/or watermelon 2 cups seedless red grapes, halved 1 pint strawberries, halved Mix honey, orange juice, lemon juice, mint and ginger in a small bowl until well blended. Place fruit in large serving bowl. Add dressing; toss gently to coat. Cover.Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight to serve . Click here to download and print this recipe.
 Creamy Broccoli and Potato Soup with roasted scallions (non-dairy) Broccoli contains indoles which are effective in protecting against certain forms of cancer. It has a rich supply of vitamins and minerals. In this recipe, by sautéing the broccoli in olive oil, infusing it with broth and then blending, releases all of its sweetness and cancer fighting properties and helps everything go down nice and easy! 
Denise Vansant and her helper, Megan Messick, set up a beautiful display of healthy snacks at Heartwish Holiday Market. Delicious Barks, Almond Butter Cups, and Truffles, Date Sweetened Packaged for holiday gift giving! All proceeds for the non-profit organization.  Berry, Radicchio and Jicama Salad
Ingredients 2 cups very thinly-sliced or chopped romaine or local greens of choice 1 cup shredded or very thinly-sliced Radicchio or red cabbage 1 cup julienne jicama 1/2 orange sweet bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into match-stick size pieces 3 strips of scallions, (include the green) coarsely chopped 1/2 cup fresh blackberries 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves DRESSING 1 tablespoon Braggs Organic- Raw Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Coarse salt and freshly-ground black pepper DO THIS: The lettuce can be shredded the day before serving, but the jicama needs to be cut right before tossing. The dressing can be made up to 2 days ahead. Cover lettuce and dressing separately and refrigerate until ready to use. In a large bowl, combine lettuce, radicchio, jicama, bell pepper, and scallions. Add berries. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate approximately 1 hour before serving for flavors to blend. Click here to print this recipe. Let's Learn About Jicama
 WRDE highlights how delivery angels are servicing cancer patients with healthy meals on Thanksgiving Day. Click on the image to watch this news report.  Denise Vansant, Executive Director of A Wave of Healthy Meals explains discusses the mission of this program established in January 2019. She shares the power of healthy nutrition as an important element in the healing process and how delivery of a homemade meal makes a difference in people's lives. Testimonial of one of her recipients and how it has impacted her life. Click the image to listen to this interview.
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INGREDIENTS: 1 Quart mushrooms, chopped fine or minced 1 Cup onion and green pepper chopped fine 1 cup cubed zucchini 1 tsp. mustard (yellow) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 Teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 cup water 1 TBSPL Muscovado or Turbinado sugar 2 TBSPs Worchestershire sauce 1 1/2 cup ketchup (Sir Kensingtons or HOMEMADE) 1 TBLSP Grapeseed oil DO THIS: Saute veggies in oil until tender. Add water, sugar and all spices, ketchup, and worchestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes on low heat.. Serve on rolls, and add some baked potato chips, or zucchini fries as a side. Click here to print this recipe.  Roasted Carrot and Turnip Puree
Loaded with antioxidants, this is a delicious main course or side! The carrot is a root vegetable often claimed to be the perfect health food. It is crunchy, tasty, and highly nutritious. Carrots are a particularly good source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, and antioxidants ! Ingredients Yield: 6-8 servings
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“Just finished today’s soup. AMAZING! Just what the doctor ordered. Cant wait to have the fresh fruit salad tomorrow.” Anonymous Client
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