Chia Delight

Add chia seeds to your diet. They offer more fiber than flax seeds, are high in omega 3 fatty acids (more than salmon), contain high amounts of absorbable calcium (more than milk), and significant amounts of antioxidants (more than blueberries). Chia seeds ease digestion, reduce inflammation, improve joint health and skin tone. Either white or black, chia seeds are great for you on all levels.

A breakfast of champions: 

4T white chia seeds

1.5 cups almond milk or coconut kefier  

1/4t vanilla 

1t agave syrup (optional)

1T maca powder

fresh ripe fruit and nuts if you choose. 

Mix all ingredients together and let stand for 15 minutes. This will turn into a tapioca pudding like texture. It is scrumptious and keeps you fully nourished for seemingly endless hours.  Make your own almond milk, it is really easy. 

So aptly said by David Wolfe: "Everything we eat could and should be saturated with love. Loving our food is the next massive health revolution." 

Find Ways to Enjoy Leafy Green Vegetables

They provide you tremendous amounts of perfectly absorbable calcium, protective phytonutrients, protein, vitamins, iron, good for the liver, immune system, skin, eyes and integrity of the mucous membranes. I have innumerable ideas if you need guidance...Just ask.

Chop kale and steam fry with 1/4 cup of water 2 slices of lemon until the kale is just turning bright green. Remove from heat, and add 1T of white miso. Enjoy.

Or slice kale and top with your favorite salad dressing. I love simply adding 1T of hemp seeds, , 1/2 of a chopped red pepper and olive oil with freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Kale is an excellent choice for a salad and tastes wonderful with  pears, goji berries, avocado, chia seeds, mulberries and red pepper.

Shaved Fennel Salad with Hemp Seed Pesto

A true delight. 

For the pesto: 

1T chopped garlic

3/4 t sea salt

3 bunches of basil or cilantro

1/2 c extra virgin first cold pressed olive oil

1 T freshly squeezed lemon juice 

1/4 cup raw hemp seeds  

Blend well and toss with shaved fennel, minced red peppers and red onions.

Hemp Milk Smoothie

Delicious smoothie ummm: 

1 cup hemp milk 

Seeds of one pomegranate

One pear

Dash of vanilla paste 

Raw germinated brown rice protein powder (Sun Warrior)

1T maca powder

Ginger (if you are feeling spicy)

1T goji berries

1T Vitamineral green from Healthforce (optional). 

Blend and enjoy. :-)

Hemp Milk

Hemp milk is a fast, healthy and delicious beverage. It is the easiest of all the nut/seed milks to prepare because there is no straining involved. Simply mix 1/4 cup of hulled hemp seeds with 1 cup of water and a pinch of sea salt. Add dates and vanilla for a sweeter beverage and a frozen banana for a sweet treat.

Medical researchers and leading doctors consider hemp seeds to be one of the most nutritious food sources on the planet. Hulled hemp seeds contain 33 percent of pure digestible protein and are rich in iron and vitamin E, as well as omega-3 and GLA. 

Recently the Canadian government funded a study which states that hemp protein is comprised of 66 percent of the high-quality edestin protein, and that hemp seeds contain the highest percentage of edestin out of any plant source. Hemp also contains three times the vitamin E contained in flax.

It is important that Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) consumed because the human body does not produce any EFAs on a daily basis. Omega 3 fatty acid which are found in flax seeds, walnuts, chia seeds, and hemp seeds are considered "good fats" that doctors recommend as part of a healthy, balanced diet. It is estimated that more than 90 percent of Americans take in too little of omega-3 fatty acid. Hemp seed are made up of 45% of "good fats" in an ideal balance of Omega-3 Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Omega-6 Linoleic Acid, Omega-3 Stearidonic Acid, and Omega-6 Gamma Linolenic Acid. It is also rich in vitamin E and iron. 

The quality of omega-3 you consume is vital and is sensitive to oxygen, heat, and light which all contribute to the destruction of the quality. Be sure to buy and eat freshest seeds available and be sure to store them in tightly sealed containers in a dark, cold environment such as a refrigerator.

Udo Erasmus’ book on fats, Fats That Heal, Fats That Kill, it is stated that, "The best-balanced source of EFAs is hemp seed oil."

Hemp seeds should be processed using a cold mechanical process and grown without pesticides or herbicides - certified organic.

Deeelicious Raw Pasta Creme Sauce

This is a wonderful creation that is delectable and satisfying on many levels. In a spiralizer or mandolin, finely slice vegetable noodles out of zucchini, celery root, or any vegetable you like. Mix in a blender or food processor 1 cup of macadamia nuts, 1/2 cup brazil nut or almond milk, 1/4 t nutmeg, 2 scallions, 1/2 t garlic (optional), 3/4 t sea salt, fresh pepper, 1/4 cup of cilantro, parsley, or basil.

‎"Upon the destruction of impurities as a result of the practice of the eight limbs of Yoga, the lamp of knowledge arises. This culminates in discriminative discernment." Patanjali Yoga Sutras II.28

Slow Eating

Transform yourself into a slow eater. Research has proven that when you are eating on the go the sympathetic nervous system is dominating which is not designed to assimilate nutrients optimally. By taking time to breathe before meals (try 10 deep breaths) you elevate your body to use the parasympathetic nervous system creating a fertile ground to digest, assimilate and burn calories.

Twisting

Twisting poses are good to practice after the Holidays or any time really especially after eating perhaps more than usual. Among other benefits, twisting poses contribute to intestinal cleansing. Pictured below:

Parivtta Trikonasana.

Stellar Soup

A recent discovery that is truly nourishing. The infusion from goji berries and ginger makes a delectable healing superfood soup. Blend: 3 cups of the goji/ginger infusion with: 3T miso, 3T dulse, 1 clove of garlic (optional), 1t jalapeano or dash of cayenne, 1/2t maca, 1t each (fresh or dried) thyme, rosemary and sage and chives, 2t hemp seeds, 1T first cold pressed virgin olive oil, 1T raw coconut oil (optional) and ground dried medicinal mushrooms I empty capsuels from Fungi Perfecticomphrensive immune support or use shiitake mushrooms. Simply delicious. Try this.

Ginger and Goji Infusion

Stimulate your digestion and boost your immune system with my most recent favorite infusion. Fresh ginger and goji berries with warm water - allow to sit for 8-10 minutes and enjoy as a tea.

Ridiculously Delicious Raw Chocolate Mouse

This was a top hit this past holiday. Chocolate mouse knocks the socks off everyone who wraps their lips around it. In moderation, this is a pure delight. Ridiculously Delicious Raw Chocolate Mouse: 1/2 oz soaked Irish moss (14 hours) blended completely with 1/2 cup water until creamy. Add and blend: 2 cups of freshly made raw almond milk, 1/3 cup agave nectar (or split the 1/3 cup with Yacon syrup and Jerusalem artichoke syrup), 1/2 cup raw cacao powder, 2 t vanilla, 1t cinnamon (optional) 1/8 t salt. Add and blend completely: 2T GMO free lecithin and 1/2 cup raw, virgin coconut butter or oil. Pour into individual cups and cool in the fridge for at least 1/2 an hour.

Persimmon Pudding with Hemp Protein

Delighted at the pudding created by delectable persimmons blended with maca powder and raw hemp protein. Tout sample: peel two persimmons, add raw almond milk, two tablespoons of raw hemp protein powder and a tablespoon of maca powder. Persimmons are packed full of vitamin A. They contain compounds known as shibuol and betulinic acid that are shown to have anti-cancer properties. Maca is a superfood which balances hormones and blood pressure (both high and low) and increases libido. This was such a treat!

Raw Chocolate Delight

Twas inspired this morning and created this recipe of a super energizing raw chocolate:

1/2 cup raw cacao powder
2T chia seeds
1/4 cup raw virgin coconut oil1 T raw local honey
1T Jerusalem artichoke syrup
1t raw agave syrup
1t raw vanilla
pinch of Himalayan sea salt

Raw chocolate consumption encourages heart health, prevents tooth decay, promotes strong bones and is truly energizing on all levels. Give thanks.