(31) Facebook. Real Food Basics: 9 Steps to Real Food for Beginners » Healy Real Food Vegetarian. When it comes to real food, if you’re just starting out, it can be a little overwhelming. There’s a lot to take in and it’s tough to do it all at once. That’s why I’ve created this easy to navigate guide to real food basics. You can take it one step at a time and focus on implementing each category at your own speed. Pin this guide to refer back to when you’re ready to take on another step. If you would like more recipes, guides and tutorials to start your real food journey, check out my ebook Gluten-Free Vegetarian. 1. As many of you may already know, GMOs are dangerous. Apart from GMOs, it’s important to choose organic in order to avoid toxic pesticide residue. Dirty dozen & Clean fifteenIf you can’t afford all organic produce, just try to buy organic from the dirty dozen list. 2.
Grains are notoriously hard to digest and contain phytic acid, which can block the absorption of key vitamins and minerals. 3. 4. Using the right fats and oils is a big part of getting into real food. 5. 6. Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie. October 28, 2013 by KAREN FOSTER Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Looking for a chocolate chip brownie that is raw, grain free, dairy free, egg free and of course bake-free? This is it and it is divine. Brownie Ingredients: 1/3 cup raw pecans 1/2 cup organic almond flour 4 tbs raw cacao powder 5 pitted medjool dates 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tbs coconut oil Cookie Dough Ingredients: 6 tbs coconut oil, melted 3 tbs coconut milk 1.5 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbs + 1 tsp raw honey 1.5 cups organic almond flour 3 oz organic chocolate chips, add more or less as desired using a food processor or a blender grind the pecans into course meal and place it in a separate bowl remove pits from dates and process it into a paste mix the pecan meal with the almond flour, cacao powder, date paste, vanilla extract and coconut oil line a 7x5 glass baking dish with parchment paper and spread the mixture until evenly distributed Cookie Dough: Sources: livinghealthywithchocolate.com.
Coconut White Chocolate. Have you used cocoa butter before? It sounds super exotic and involved but it is actually a pretty easy-going fellow. I bought this organic cocoa butter for the first time only a few months ago, but now we are BFFs. First, it tastes (and smells!) Amazing, so smooth and chocolatey. It also makes a fantastic homemade moisturizing balm. Warm a chunk in your hand or with a hair dryer and smooth onto your skin. My favorite use for cocoa butter, however, is homemade white chocolate. I set off to create a honey-sweetened white chocolate (so it would be SCD and GAPS diet legal) but I ran into a big challenge: combining honey and cocoa butter is like mixing oil and water… they just don’t want to party together.
I came up with two solutions. Update: I learned that you can use an immersion blender to combine the cocoa butter and honey! Coconut White Chocolate Fudge Ingredients Instructions Over low heat, melt together the cocoa butter and coconut oil together in a small saucepan. Detox Salad : Real Food RN. 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. For instance, instead of using pasta, I now use zucchini for a base as a substitute for my love affair with pasta. 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: Directions: To make the noodles: Slice the zucchini on a mandolin slicer Assemble the layers, by placing the pesto and cheese over the zucchini noodles.
The Superfoods Diet and Lifestyle. (1) Facebook. 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:
Sprout & Blossom. 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. Let's look at the ten healthiest seeds on Earth and how to consume them.
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 The seeds are loaded with vitamins and minerals, are an excellent source of fibre, protein and antioxidants, and are the richest plant source of omega-3 fatty acids. The seeds are gluten-free, which also makes them appealing to people with celiac disease or an aversion to gluten. Serving Size = 1 Tbsp. Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip & Walnut No-Bake Coconut Cookies. Yes, the name is quite a mouthful.
But so are these cookies. . . . [Yum.] Perhaps I have found a new favorite cookie. . . : ) {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.}
Facebook. Fresh Greens In the Winter: Grow Your Own Microgreens. 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. Rinse again with plain water before bottling your tap water. 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!) I brainstormed on ways to incorporate more fruits and vegetables back into my diet that would take little time and effort considering I now had an infant to care for along with my high energy 3-year-old. The Green Smoothie! What’s a green smoothie? Here’s my basic Green Smoothie recipe. Ingredients: The great thing about this smoothie recipe is you can easily keep the ingredients on hand. Pour into a glass and enjoy! Facebook.
Kombucha. 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. I even have some in the car. 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. Facebook. 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. It's full in taste and filling while still being light. 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. Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth. 3/4 cup young coconut pulp Chili Con Corn.
» How to Alkalise your Body – Become pH balanced » Bodhi Yoga. I have recently submitted to MindBodyGreen an article on the benefits of alkalising your body. And here I will describe practical less well know and very important steps to take to achieve the ideal pH level. The ideal pH level is 7.35. Most people are actually too acidic. The average people sits at 5.5 to 6.5. Do these things persistently and consistently and you will increase the alkalinity and decrease acidity. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. -Wheat Grass -Barely Grass -Alfalfa Grass -Kamut Grass -Oat Grass -Spirulina -Chlorella -Broccoli -Kelp -Cayenne -Cucumber (best taken in the morning or lunch, not at night) 10. Amazing food created by an amazing beautiful woman - the mother of my child.
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