Eating Well
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FLAMING SCARLET Detox Juice
Detoxification and juicing go hand in hand. When we abstain from solid food and deliver nutrients in the form of juices and/or blended foods, we free up digestive energy and allow the body to shift that energy towards the detox process. The body needs ‘energy’ and ‘nutrients’ to keep up with it’s daily job of detoxification. For every ‘toxin’ molecule our body detoxifies, it also loses a ‘nutrient’ molecule in the process, which needs to be replenished. Juices and smoothies give a concentrated amount of nutrients and require the least amount of bodily energy. This is why the detoxification process…
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EMERALD CITY Detox Smoothie
This green smoothie provides a hefty dose of chlorophyll. This plant-based molecule is a potent blood-cleanser, it can attach to toxins and remove them from the body, making this green brew a perfect addition to any detox program. The chlorophyll found in green plants also carries a significant amount of oxygen to our ‘cells’ and our healthy ‘gut bacteria’. This is vitally important since both require an oxygen-rich environment to survive. So head on over to the Emerald City and get your daily dose of chlorophyll. EMERALD CITY 2 bananas 1 green apple 3 cups spinach 2 kale or collard…
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Cashew Fig Bar with Pistachios
Cashew Fig Bar with pistachios Serves 5 These rich, dairy free, no-bake bars are sweetened only with natural sugars and contain just 7 everyday whole food ingredients. They are easy to prepare (if you have a high-speed blender and food processor) and you just pop them in the freezer to set. Enjoy. Crust 1 cup quick oats 1 cup dates Place into food processor and blend until the mixture just begins to clump together, do not over process. Press crust into the bottom of a parchment paper lined 6 x 8 pan. Place into freezer to firm up while preparing…
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Greek Pizza and Spinach Salad
Greek Pizza and Spinach Salad with Raw Cashew Feta This Greek-inspired meal serves up a unique combo of whole food ingredients. The olive and cashew feta adds big, bold flavor to both the pizza and salad and will have your mouth watering for more. Pizza Makes 1 serving 2 millet-flax lavash (or other thin-crust) 2/3 cup oil free garlic hummus (recipe below) 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped 1 potato, sliced paper-thin 8 kalamata olives, chopped 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced 2 tbs fresh dill, chopped Feta crumbles (recipe below) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread 1/3 cup hummus on each lavash…
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Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potato
Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potato with chipotle sauce and cashew sour cream This unique raw-cooked fusion recipe delivers a healthy plant-based version of sweet potato skins. There is only two cooked* ingredients in the entire recipe and they are generously stuffed with a raw veggie combo of tomato, onion, and bell peppers with black beans. It’s smothered in a creamy chipotle sauce then finished with a raw cashew sour cream and fresh scallions. A delicious and satisfying way to get raw foods into your diet without having to go all-in. Served with a fresh pressed cilantro-lime green juice, recipe below. Makes…
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Trail Mix Smoothie Bowl
A delicious ‘Fruit & Nut’ bowl to start the day with the perfect mix of whole food fats and whole food sugars. This smoothie bowl delivers a burst of flavors along with a hefty dose of vitamins and minerals, making this one healthy and satisfying breakfast bowl. 5 frozen bananas, chopped 1 fresh green apple, chopped 1/3 cup wild blueberries 2 tbs crushed walnuts 1 tbs goji berries 1 tbs dried cranberries 1 tbs pumpkin seeds 1 scoop protein powder of choice, optional Blend bananas and apple in high-speed blender until creamy (use tamper, if needed, to push fruit down…
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5 Reasons to Never Quit Carbs Completely
Carbs get a bad reputation, however, your body needs them. Being that they are a major source of fuel for every fitness adventure you partake in is only one. Here are the 7 reasons why you should keep eating carbs. 1. Carbs can help boost your mood Research shows that carbs produce a higher level of serotonin. This is a feel-good brain chemical made within the body. Without carbs you can experience more depression, anxiety, and even anger (HANGRY!) So make sure to get some carbs in so that you aren’t the angry person in the room! 2. Carbs can fight…
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Blackberry NICE Cream Parfait
Blackberry Nice Cream Parfait with fresh fruit sauce and sweet oat crumbs A healthy whole food dessert sweetened with the one and only unrefined sugar, fruit. This is the perfect way to satisfy any sweet craving without using refined fats, sugars, or flours. If you made yourself a batch of sweet oat crumbs (from recipe for almond-blueberry smoothie bowl), this healthy treat takes no time at all to prepare. 4 bananas, peeled, chopped, frozen 1/4 cup blackberry sauce 1/3 cup sweet oat crumbs Place frozen banana into food processor and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down sides of…
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Mediterranean Angel Hair Salad
Mediterranean Angel Hair Salad with oil-free hummus, spinach lavash, and fresh green juice This recipe uses spirialized zucchini and carrots to create angel hair spirals which add an interesting texture to this flavorful salad. It calls for a light dressing of lemon juice, garlic, and sea salt because the olives, sundried tomatoes, and capers add a remarkably bold flavor. This salad is quick and easy to make if you have a vegetable spiralizer. For this recipe I used the Saladdacco which can be purchased on Amazon.com for under $25. Mediterranean Angel Hjair Salad 1 cup spiralized carrots, about 2 medium…
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Buffalo Cauliflower Salad Bowl
The Buffalo Cauliflower Salad Bowl with cashew-lime sauce and seasoned corn This salad bowl has a healthy fusion of raw and cooked ingredients which offers an interesting combination of textures and flavors. The buffalo cauliflower is infused with a spicy kick and adds the perfect amount of heat to the salad. These little bites of fiery deliciousness are great by themselves for those late-night snack attacks or as a simple side dish served with celery sticks and cashew-lime sauce. Salad Bowl 3 cups sliced romaine lettuce 1 cup finely chopped kale 1 cup cooked quinoa 1/2 black beans 2 medium carrots,…
