Lime Tahini Dressing
Ingredients: Zest and juice of one small lime ¼ cup of Sesame oil 2 Tbl. Tamari 2 Tbl. Raw tahini 1 Tbl. organic horseradish mustard 1 Tbl. raw honey or one date … Continue reading
Buddha Bowl
Ingredients: 1-1½ cups cooked organic brown rice ½ cup steamed broccoli heads (I steamed in water with a bit of Tamari) ½ cup chopped organic cremini or shitake mushrooms ½ … Continue reading
SALAD IN A JAR
When life gives you “CRAZY” make Salad in a Jar. Doing this one thing has saved me and my diet many times, especially when traveling. It is so easy! These … Continue reading
Heart Kidney Lung Smoothie
1/2 cup coconut water 1/2 cup filtered water 1 Tbl. coconut oil 1 Tbl. chia seeds 1 Tbl. moringa powder 1 small bunch of parsley leaves 1/3 piece of celery … Continue reading
Manganese
Manganese is a trace mineral that helps the body convert protein and fat to energy. It also promotes normal bone growth, helps maintain healthy reproductive, nervous, and immune systems, and … Continue reading
Nutmeg
Nutmeg was used in ancient times by Roman and Greek civilizations as a type of brain tonic. It is known to effectively stimulate your brain and has therefore shown to help eliminate … Continue reading
My Diet Deconstructed
Better Nutrition Content in Raw Food Fruits, vegetables and plant foods are packed with nutrients, including vitamins, minerals and other health-promoting phytochemicals. Heating, however, destroys ALL ENZYMES, proteins are structurally … Continue reading
Soaking RAW nuts, grains, seeds, and legumes
Nature has set it up so that the nut, grain and seed may survive until proper growing conditions are present. Nature’s defense mechanism includes nutritional inhibitors and toxic substances that … Continue reading
Raw Pecan Turtle Bites
Base 1/2 cup almonds 1/2 cup Medjool dates (pitted) 2 T. coconut oil 3 T. (heaping) raw cacao 1 T. tahini 2 T. raw honey ½ tsp. Himalayan Salt … Continue reading
Tryptophan Deficiency
The main function of tryptophan is as a building block in protein synthesis (helps the body produce its own proteins). Dietary deficiency of tryptophan may cause the symptoms characteristic of … Continue reading
Raw Chocolate Raspberry Thumbprint Brownies
1 cup almond nut pulp (from almond milk) 1 cup cacao powder 1/4 cup hemp seed 1/3 cup coconut oil (organic/unrefined preferred) 1/3 cup tahini 1/2 cup date paste (low … Continue reading
Raspberry Fruit Leather
Spread Raspberry Chia Jam on to a paraflex sheet, carefully filling all holes and thin areas. Dehydrate for 8-10 hours (depending on the power of your dehydrator). Test by peeling back … Continue reading
Tis the Season for a Mini Re-Set
I am acutely aware of how easily an “event” can derail a healthy diet plan. And here we are, moving into the season of MANY EVENTS! I have personally designated … Continue reading
Raw-dacious JAMS
Raspberry Jam (1) 10oz. pkg of organic frozen raspberries Zest and juice from one small to medium lime (1) 2x 2 inch piece of raw beet ½ cup date paste … Continue reading
Creamy Ranch Dressing
1 ½ cups soaked raw cashews 2 T. ACV (Bragg’s apple cider vinegar) Zest and juice from one small lemon or 1/2 a large 1/4 cup EVOO 1 tsp. … Continue reading
Creamy Oregano Dressing
1 cup soaked raw cashews 1/4 cup filtered water Juice and zest from one small lemon 2 T. Apple Cider Vinegar 1 T. raw pumpkin seeds (soaked) 2 large or … Continue reading
Cucumber Dill Dressing
2 cups chopped cucumber 1 cup soaked raw cashews Juice and zest of a medium lemon 3 Tbl. Apple Cider Vinegar (Braggs or organic non-filtered) ¼ cup EVOO One pack … Continue reading
Chocolate Zucchini Pie
When life gives you ZUCCHINI … make CHOCOLATE PIE! You read correctly, chocolate pie with zucchini. Last year we made chocolate zucchini bread and it is still a favorite but this chocolate … Continue reading
SHERI’S SPICEY SALAD CRACKERS
Heat above 118 fahrenheit also destroys ALL enzymes, and most B vitamins and minerals. This is why I love my dehydrator! If you want to get truly serious about eating … Continue reading
ZUCCHINI PASTA: KEEPING IT RAW!
Spiralize 2 medium zucchini Boil filtered water in pot large enough to hold zucchini 1 tsp. Himalayan salt in water Remove water from heat and let cool a few minutes. Add … Continue reading
RAW CRANBERRY MAPLE GRANOLA
1 organic apple cored and chopped 1 ½ cups date paste ½ cup real organic maple syrup 2 T. fresh lemon juice 2 T. orange zest 1 T. vanilla extract … Continue reading
RAW BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
1 large butternut squash, diced ( approx. 2 ½ cups) ¼ cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup pine nuts 1 sprig fresh rosemary 2-4 sage leaves … Continue reading
Basil Garlic Dressing/Dip
Raw Pumpkin Seed Basil Pesto was the most popular recipe from our last food class. The quantity and quality of nutrition in this recipe makes it a must for almost … Continue reading
PROBIOTICS IN A JAR
When foods are fermented the bacteria predigests the food by slowly breaking down the carbohydrates, fats, and proteins to create micro flora. The metabolic activities performed by the micro flora … Continue reading
RAW POMEGRANATE CREAM PIE
Crust: 1 cup Acai Blueberry cereal ½ cup sprouted super flour 1/3 cup date paste 2 T. coconut oil Blend in food processor until dough-like Press into bottom of spring … Continue reading