Whether you eat meat or plant or both, you can find ideas and recipes to add more spark, flavor and health to your meals. Fresh herbs & spices are surprisingly anti-inflammatory, so you will find these used abundantly.
Chia seeds can absorb up to 10 times their weight in water. Using the right ratio of seeds to liquid is important for best therapy for digestion and blood sugar stabilization. Letting the seeds absorb water to become fully hydrated prevents digestive discomfort and allows the phytic acid in the seeds to fully break down, aiding … Read more
Chimichurri is a simple and delicious tangy fresh herb sauce, a traditional condiment of Argentina and Uruguay. Mild or spicy, serve it over meats or roasted vegetables. It has many variations, but the ingredients always include fresh parsley, oregano, chopped garlic, oil, and an acid like vinegar or lemon juice.
You will mix together equal portions of sweet onions mash and separately ground flax seeds. Salt to taste. Spread on baking sheet with parchment paper and dry in oven for a couple of hours on very low heat. You will need:
Carob or chocolate balls can be made quickly. In a food processor, grind fine: 1 1/4 cup raw unsoaked walnuts A dash of sea salt (most flavorful and nutritious) Add 10 pitted soft soaked Medjool dates (the sweetener) and grind in food processor until the nut-date mixture sticks together well. Optional: Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, mint or cherry extract and … Read more
Our Organic Maple Syrup is 100% pure and organically produced Dark Robust Maple Syrup. A delicious, rich-tasting traditional maple syrup – nothing artificial, additive- and preservative-free. Great effort has gone into selecting woodland farmers whose standards represent stewardship to the environment and our planet. Dark Robust (formerly known as Grade B) is the late season, … Read more
Swiss Chard with Rosemary 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1 green onion or shallot, chopped Olive oil 1 large bunch of Swiss chard, rinsed and patted dry Freshly ground Black seeds (Nigella Sativa) or black pepper to taste 1. Mix together the rosemary and green onion with a tablespoon of olive oil and let sit … Read more
Lemon Tahini Salad Dressing A tangy, creamy satisfying dressing to top your salad greens. 1/3 cup of well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste) 1/3 cup water 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, chopped 3/4 tsp. sea salt Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Looking for a healthier dessert options? Chia Seeds make a light, protein and fiber-rich pudding dessert. Just add a couple of tablespoons of chia seed to any liquid such as juice, mint tea, milk substitutes or even just plain water. Let it soak for a few hours, or overnight in the fridge. This pudding is … Read more