Raw Taco Salad and Chili Con Corn As I've said many times before, I'm always waaaay behind in posting recipes. There just isn't enough time... but I like to think its better late than never. In the summer (that feels soooo long ago), I made raw taco salad several times. It's a dish that always satisfies, in my opinion. J and I got into a habit of taking our dinner out in the boat when time and weather permitted. Taco salad is so easy to throw together as long as you have the ingredients on hand. Taco Salad Raw *Vegan Walnut Meat Here's how I make walnut meat but I don't normally measure, I go by taste. 4 sundried tomatoes, soaked for a few hours 2 cups walnuts 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 3 tablespoons tamari Process the drained sundried tomatoes in a food processor (or finely chop them with a knife). Sour Cream #1 A tried and true cashew sour cream. 1 cup cashews 1/3 - 1/2 cup water 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon sea salt Chili Con Corn
Facebook 333 Uses for Coconut Oil - EndAllDisease.comEndAllDisease “One of these nuts is a meal for a man, both meat and drink.” - Marco Polo Offering a myriad of health benefits, coconut oil is affordable, readily available and completely natural. I use it for EVERYTHING. Literally. I buy it in 5 gallon increments and keep it all over my house. Coconut Oil Is Known To Be: Daily Dosage Here is a chart outlining the recommended daily dosage of virgin coconut oil for persons over the age of 12. Type of Coconut Oil to Use Unrefined (AKA virgin or extra-virgin) – this coconut oil comes from fresh coconuts and has not been changed with heat processes. And now, the moment you have all been waiting for… 333 Uses for Coconut Oil Please note that while I have offered additional information on some of the uses, it should not be taken as medical advice. In addition, I have researched each and every use listed in this post. Coconut Oil for General Health and Wellness AcneAllergies/Hay Fever – rub a little inside the nostrils for quick relief.
Facebook The Power of the Green Smoothie Even though being a mom often leaves us short on extra time, every now and then we’ve got to take a moment and make sure we are also taking care of ourselves. I recently had such a moment. I was a couple months out from birthing my second baby, was starting to feel “normal” again, but still in “I-deserve-comfort-food” mode – ie – lots of buttered biscuits, cheese and ice cream. I was definitely not getting enough fruits and vegetables and my diet was certainly not helping my energy level! (or helping me get rid of the extra baby weight!) The Green Smoothie! What’s a green smoothie? Here’s my basic Green Smoothie recipe. Ingredients: 2 generous handfuls of spinach or green leafy vegetable of your choice1 banana sliced2 cups of frozen fruit (I used 1 cup frozen green grapes and 1 cup of frozen peaches for this recipe; berries and cherries also taste great in green smoothies)1/2 – 3/4 cups of water The great thing about this smoothie recipe is you can easily keep the ingredients on hand.
Shelf Life of Water Proper storage is important if you're bottling your own water. If you store tap water in empty cartons or jugs from milk or fruit juice, it can spoil quickly because the milk and juice is hard to wash out. Bottles that aren't completely clean provide a breeding ground for bacteria, and cardboard cartons leak easily because they are not intended for long-term storage. Glass bottles can break easily and may contain unsafe amounts of lead. The American Red Cross recommends using 2-liter plastic soda bottles to store tap water. Wash the bottles well with soap, and rinse them with a solution of one quart water and 1 tsp. non-scented chlorine bleach.
Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip & Walnut No-Bake Coconut Cookies Yes, the name is quite a mouthful. But so are these cookies. . . . [Yum.] {Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip & Walnut No-Bake Cookies} Free of gluten, grain, eggs, dairy & refined sugar. 3 T. coconut oil 1/3 c. honey 1/2 c. almond or peanut butter 1 t. vanilla (I like to make my own) 2 c. shredded coconut 1/4 c. cocoa powder 1/2 c. chopped dairy-free chocolate or chocolate chips 1/4 c. chopped walnuts In large saucepan, melt coconut oil, honey, and nut butter over low heat. {This recipe is linked to Raw Foods Thursday, From the Farm, Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays, What's Shakin', and Allergy Free Wednesdays.}
The Top 10 Healthiest Seeds on Earth They come in all different sizes, shapes and colours. The seed is an embryonic plant itself and the origin of nutrition. A plant goes to great lengths to produce each seed and fill it with high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, proteins, essential oils and dormant enzymes. If you're looking for a high quality, nutritious and filling snack, seeds are tough to beat. A seed is life. How to Eat Seeds There is only one way to derive nutrition from seeds and that is to eat them raw. - Choose raw and unsalted seeds - Avoid coated or roasted seeds - Avoid sugar coated seeds The 10 Healthiest Seeds on Earth Serving Size = 1 Tsp Consider these facts about Chia seeds: - 2.5 times more protein than kidney beans - 3 times the antioxidant strength of blueberries - 3 times more iron than spinach - 6 times more calcium than milk - 7 times more vitamin C than oranges - 8 times more omega-3 than salmon - 10 times more fiber than rice - 15 times more magnesium than broccoli Serving Size = 1 Tbsp
Sprout & Blossom Go Nuts: Make Your Own Maple Cinnamon Chia Almond Butter (Simple Recipe Included!) By Jamie Schneider Guest Writer for Wake Up World If you love nut butters as much as I do then you will love this twist on typical almond butter. While almond butter is a good healthy fat option to add to celery sticks or sprouted breads, this Maple Cinnamon Chia Almond Butter packs even more nutritional punch thanks to the added chia seeds, hemp seeds, and cinnamon! It’s great to have around the house for something savory and sweet, and a great option to bring to the host of your next party. Maple Cinnamon Chia Almond Butter Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Yield: 1 Serving Size: 16 oz. (500 mls) Ingredients: 2 cup raw almonds 2 Tbsp. hemp seeds 1 Tbsp. chia seeds 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions: 1. 2. 3. - Note: Make sure the almonds do not burn. 4. 5. - Note: If you find that the mix isn’t stirring easily then add in 2 Tbsp. of any oil of your choice. 6. Enjoy! Previous article by Jamie:
(1) Facebook The Superfoods Diet and Lifestyle Raw Recipe: Mind-Blowing Vegan Lasagna Before I was gluten free, I was a HUGE fan of pasta. But then I went vegan and now try to eat as much raw food as I can. It just makes me feel better. But just because I'm not eating traditional pasta anymore doesn't mean I can't enjoy some raw-some noodle recipes. I have been able to adapt, using raw ingredients. Here is one of my favorite lasagna recipes: Cashew Cheese with Kale and Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Lasagna Ingredients: Lasagna noodles: 4 zucchini Cashew cheese: 2/3 cup cashews2 peeled garlic cloves1 tsp fresh lemon juice, plus 7 drops of lemon essential oil1-2 teaspoons dried rosemary and one drop rosemary essential oilHimalayan sea salt and pepper, to tasteWater, as needed Sun-dried tomato and basil pesto: huge bunch of basil, big bunch of kale and one drop basil essential oil2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes1 tablespoon olive oil unless your sun-dried tomatoes are already stored in oilA pinch of Himalayan sea salt, pepper and dried herbsWater, as needed Directions: