Need some Calcium~try this Salad

While reading blogs the other day I came across a salad similar to this..I don't remember whose it was or exactly what they included..but here is my version. While making it I realized it has loads of calcium, so for those asking me, Where do I get my calcium?


KALE AND SWISS CHARD SALAD~ CALCIUM SALAD

1/2 bunch of Kale~shredded
1/2 bunch of swiss chard shredded
super large green onion chopped
4" of garlic scapes or use regular garlic to taste
1 T. Bragg's Liquid Aminos
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
handful of cherry tomatoes halved
1 can of organic garbanzo beans drained or better yet, make your own


I did not measure the lemon and olive oil...but it is close..I just eyeballed it.

massage all items (except the tomatoes and garbanzo beans)..until it is wilted top with beans and tomatoes and toss together...enjoy!!!
it is better if you let it marinate for an hour or so..but you can eat is right away

Sprinkle Gomasio on top for even more calcium

GOMASIO
makes 1/2 c.

1/2 c. raw natural sesame seeds
2 t. sea salt

Grind seeds into a crumbly powder and add salt
store in freezer or fridge


Chickpeas (Aka garbanzo beans)give you a whopping 49-53mg of calcium/100gms
Swiss Chard has 18mg per cup
Kale has 90 mg per cup
sesame seeds have 351 mg per 1/4 c.

Where do I get my Calcium??

Someone asked where I get my calcium. I get mine from dark leafy green, nuts and seeds. By eating a high raw diet (high alkaline) my body is able to absorb more calcium from the things I eat.
here are a few links to throughly explain what I am referring to.
Osteoporosis: The Key To Aging by Robin Hur
Alkaline Foods

PH scale

Alkaline Food List List
Acid and Alkaline Food List

I hope that you find this helpful.
As I always say, Educate yourself and do your own research....you know your body better than anyone else....

CSA share today! Wednesday

1 bunch of kale
2 heads of Bavarian lettuce
bunch of radishes
bag of mixed salad greens
large bag of sugar snap peas
large bag of shell peas
kohlrabi
bunch of green onions
bunch of asparagus
bunch of parsley
mints
basil
oregano

Whoo Hoo!!! look at all those green things!!
Our CSA farm seems to be doing great. I am very pleased with the harvest this year. It is abundant and I am actually having a little difficulty using everything, because I've not been home much lately. Tomorrow I need to get into the kitchen and do some prepping. I do buy other produce at the store to add a bit more color to our diet. I really like tomatoes, bell peppers and carrots and I usually eat these items every day.
tomorrow~
I'm thinking...layered pea salad, kohlrabi chips, tabouli, and asparagus soup...

Today my daughter worked with me so we only had a 3 hr workout...cleaning houses...then off to redeem our 30% off coupon at Kohl's for some summer wear. You might call trying on half of the store as a work out. lol. My daughter always wants to dress me when we go shopping.
Fun memories being made.

Today's eats~
a.m. smoothie~ 1 c. raw almond milk, 1/2 c. r/o water, 2 T. hemp seeds, 1 t. chia seeds, 1 Scoop of Amazing Green Superfood~chocolate, 1 T. cacao nibs, 1 t. each of maca, lucuma, mesquite.

2/3 c. blueberries

1 slice of gluten free bread
with leftover tuna 2 oz

cherry tomatoes, orange bell pepper, baby carrots, radishes
raw milk cheese

1 mini clif bar

Big Salad~bavarian lettuce, radishes, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, green onion, garlic powder, lemon juice, olive oil
1/2 c pasta w/organic tomato basil sauce

Tuesday~

Busy and Fun summer days~
I walked with a friend today and spent time together with her children and then we all had lunch together...FUN!
I'm trying not to be on the computer as much, so my posts will probably be to the point and also as a journal of my diet...so I can monitor what I am eating, record recipes and progress.

eats~
a.m. smoothie~same as it always is

1 hr power walk

strawberries and blueberries

I had a little skip jack tuna with vegenaise~this is the first tuna I have had in a few years
carrots

P90X routine
recovery drink of~
strawberry lemonade~strawberries, lemon juice, stevia, ice


lentil soup & Mary's Gone Crackers 5-6ct
baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, snap peas


1 slice of ezekiel bread, raw milk cheese, sliced tomato
lettuce greens, cherry tomatoes, sun dried tomato vinegrette~I threw together in vita mix~ I added irish moss to thicken the dressing..can't remember all the ingreds.

Monday

Last week I was off from work...so after working today... a high powered vigorous house cleaning job for 4.5 hrs., I was toast!...We also had very busy weekend at King's Island and two Birthday parties that we attended. All of this must have caught up with me and I had to take a nap. Long time since that has happened.
I ate some garlic hummus and my son made some veggie pasta and I had some of that, so I think I over carb-ed it (with not enough protein in my diet today) and this probably contributed to my sleepiness.
Tomorrow I'll have to be more consciencious of my eats and timing.

today's eats~
a.m. raw smoothie~raw almond milk, banana, fresh cherries, cacao nibs, Amazing Grass Superfood~chocolate, mesquite, lucuma, maca, chia seeds, hemp seeds, ice....yummy

1 qt of strawberries and blueberries

2 brown rice cakes with organic no salt peanut butter

handful of baby carrots
cherry tomatoes

garlic hummus and organic corn chips

veggie pasta (small bowl)
2 squares of graham crackers

CSA share for this week

1 bunch of swiss chard
1 bag of mixed greens
quart of strawberries
bunch of asparagus
head of lettuce
2 lbs of sugar snap peas
bunch of kale
green onions
garlic scapes
celery tops
a variety of herbs

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Life.....Create the Good......60 days to juice up your life

Hi everyone out there in blog land! It was nice to take a break from blogging, but I have much on my mind I'd like to share....I'd just like to put down in writing for myself and hope that in some way it can bless, encourage or help someone out there not to feel alone in this journey we call life.
The reason for my absence was because I was making a road trip to Tennesse to be with my newly married daughter. In the last month her grandfather has passed away...then she got a call from her husband, who is in the Army Reserve that he was notified and to be shipped out two days later for a three week trip overseas and then after he gets back for a short visit he will be deployed for a little over a year. I had hoped to be a comfort to my daughter as all of this came suddenly. We had a good visit together. I went alone, so we were able to spend time without my usual distractions of life...as a mom and wife I always have this guilty feeling that I don't spend enough indivdual time with my family...so I was grateful to be alone with her.
Two days after returning home, my daughter was in a car accident, where a man ran a red light (admitting he was not paying attention) and t-boned her
car, bending the frame and both passenger doors are inside the vehicle. It is a miracle of God's protection over her life...and I am thankful for His watch care.
Remember to pray for your children. Life is fleeting. Take time to pay attention to the moment.
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Today was the first day of the Women's Walking Group that I am hoping to establish in our community. We walked for a little over an hour, after warming up and stretching and finally ending with stretches. I love walking in our community..lots of trees, wildlife and the sounds that go with it, and the fresh air... away from the city....mmmmmmmmmm
I encourage you to start something...
click here for a flyer about starting a walking group in your area
50Plus Fitness Walking
you'll find good info here for stretching and walking for ages 50 and up

I encourage you to start something...
No matter what age you are you can do something....
Create the Good has a site that has toolkits for starting a walking group among many other things you can do in your community from starting a community garden, helping others go green, organizing roadway cleanups and informing others of emergency preparedness...check out their site and see if there is something you can do to help others

Here is a link to the, "Helping A Military Family" toolkit...don't forget those families that are sacrificing and serving our country.
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For those of you that need some support in changing your diet/lifestyle to a more healthy way of living...check out Halleujah Acres free program, "60 days to juice up your life"..they have two programs available..one for weight loss and the other to reclaim your health..