Sunday, April 28, 2013

Cleansing Recipes

Detox Juice
yields one gallon

1.
 make dandelion root tea:
2 c. filtered water
6 t. Starwest Dandelion Root (see link below)
thumb of fresh ginger or you may used dried pieces of ginger

bring water to near boil but not boiliing
add dandelion root
steep for 5-10 mins

strain this mixture and  allow to cool

( I re-use the dandelion root by adding more water and warming it up and allowing it to steep for at least 30 mins or more and then strain it and store for the next batch)

2. 
in your gallon jug add:
1/3 c. Just Cranberry Juice (no sugar..I use Knudsen)
1/3- 1/2 c. organic lemon juice ( I use Volcano Lemon Juice available at Costco)
add Dandelion Tea and water to fill jug....I also add a couple droppers of  alcohol free NuNaturals Stevia

My daughter and I are drinking this freely throughout the day.
This juice is super cleaning for your skin, kidneys, liver, digestive system and it's anti-inflammatory and alkalizing . It may help with weight loss, it's a diuretic, helps to balance blood sugar, is rich in micronutrients,  helps with the digestion and emulsification of fats. 

We have seen major improvements in my daughter and my skin, our digestion and elimination of excess water weight.

See the links below for more benefits of add this juice to your day.  (be sure to check for contraindications before using)








My Daughter and I love to periodically cleanse and reset our system.  It is so easy to get off track and begin adding too many convenience foods (even if they seem to be healthy or you got them at the health food section of the store), or too many cooked foods
 into our life and before you know it, you are experiencing old symptoms.....digestive or skin issues,  weight gain, excess fluid build up...etc.....you fill in the blank.

Green  and Carrot Juice Prep

Green Juice
celery
parsley
cilantro
mixed greens
cucumbers
ginger
lemon 
pear

Carrot Juice
carrots
pear
parsley


The red juice is a green, onion, garlic, carrot & beet juice.  My daughter called it hamburger juice, because the flavor reminded her of the smell and taste of hamburger.  :)
She eats a vegan diet...but you never forget.


My favorite Blended Salad/Soup
spinach
cilantro
mango
cucumber
tomato
celery 
Serrano pepper
lime juice
topped with dulse flakes




I also had a few pieces of onion bread with my soup!
This is the most delicious bread I have ever made.  I call it onion ring bread.



SWEET ONION BREAD
I doubled my recipe and used sweet red onions instead of yellow/white
makes two trays of bread

Mix together in large bowl until seeds gel~
2c. ground golden flax seeds
2 c. water
2 t. salt

Add:
5 carrots chopped up in Vita Mix or shredded
4 large red onions sliced in Food processor or other sweet onions
3 T. EV olive oil or grapeseed oil

mix together with hands until thoroughly amalgamated
dry on one side, flip and dry until desired texture and cut up with kitchen scissors
my bread is moist but firm and delicious...and sometimes I will make it extra crispy!



Chinese Kale Salad

baby kale
cucumbers
grape tomatoes
radishes
Chinese five spice
lime juice

 massage lime juice, kale and Chinese Five Spice then add other ingredients



Monday, April 15, 2013

Fermented Goodies in Indiana & Gluten Free Delights!


After my diagnosis of Celiac Disease I have been working on treating intestinal permeability, among many other things.  One very helpful item for my protocol  is fermented foods.  Hidden Pond Farms is a small local business that makes raw fermented foods.
Two of my favorites are the Ginger Kombucha and KimChi.  You can order on line for home delivery by visiting their website.
Fermented foods feed the good bacteria in the gut & aid digestion.
  Fermented foods are highly beneficial for everyone because they give you natural probiotics, which are critical for immune health.
The Sweet Beet has a great article which tells of the benefits of ferments and links for making your own.

Another items on my daily regimen is ginger.....so I decided to make ginger lemonade...
1 thumb of fresh ginger
2 c. of water
Blend in Vita Mix 
add lemon juice & liquid stevia to taste
ice 

Ginger is anti inflammatory, great for digestion, warming to the body and just plain taste good!
Whole Foods has a great article on the benefits of ginger, tells you how to store it and uses.

My teenage daughter is also gluten sensitive and carries the gene allele for Celiac, therefore we have been doing a lot more gluten free cooking & uncooking.  
On Friday we made a gluten free pizza using Bob's Red Mill Gluten free Pizza crust.
I created a new cheese sauce because of our varied food intolerance's &  sensitivities.
You may also make a raw crust for your pizza & use tomato slices instead of tomato sauce and any other toppings you prefer. Mariated mushrooms & Onions are good...just soak in Bragg's Liquid Amino's or Coconut Aminos for a soy free option.  I really enjoy using sweet onion bread
SWEET ONION BREAD
I doubled my recipe and used sweet red onions instead of yellow/white
makes two trays of bread

Mix together in large bowl until seeds gel~
2c. ground golden flax seeds
2 c. water
2 t. salt

Add:
5 carrots chopped up in Vita Mix
4 large red onions sliced in Food processor
3 T. EV olive oil

mix together with hands until throughly amalgamated
dry on one side, flip and dry until desired doneness and cut up with kitchen scissors
my bread is moist but firm and delicious


RawTidbit's Cheese Sauce
In Vita-Mix:
1 c. coconut milk
1-2 T. extra virgin coconut oil
1/3 c. of dried onion flakes
3/4 c. nutritional yeast
3 cloves of garlic
dash of Himalayan Salt
1 T. toasted sesame oil
3/4 c. raw cashews
dash of tumeric
1 dried chili pepper

Blend  until smooth and creamy. Use on pizza, raw or lightly steamed cauliflower/broccoli or on any other dish you like.  May also be used as a dip or spread on roll ups.

 


We used Jovial crushed tomato's for the sauce.  Their tomato products are gluten free, vegan and sugar free!!......and delicious.

Dessert
Blueberry Soft Serve
In Vita Mix
1/4 c. of almond milk, coconut milk or water
small handful of spinach
Blend until soupy
add:
1/2 frozen banana
1/2-3/4 c. frozen blueberries
Blend until you get a soft serve consistency
and top with cacao nibs.
Enjoy!!

Celebrating my daughter's sweet 16 Birthday!!!


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