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Great for dipping fruit. Makes a complete snack - fruit for carbs, almond butter/tahini for protein and fat, and flax oil for extra omega 3’s.
Ingredients
½ cup almond butter (preferably unroasted, 100% almond)
1 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)
1-2 tbsp maple syrup, agave syrup or honey, or a combination
2 tsp flax oil
sprinkle of cinnamon
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients until […]
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I can sit down and polish off 1/2 a head of kale in a sitting with this delicious way to cook it. Great for fighting that crunch craving.
Ingredients
1 bunch kale
1 tbsp olive oil (or slightly less)
¼ tsp sea salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 400o. Folding a kale leaf in two so the spine is along one edge, tear away spine […]
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Not quite the same as some of the great places we discovered in Mexico, but pretty darned tasty for something you can make in about 5 minutes!
Ingredients
1 large avocado, ripe
1 tsp onion, finely chopped (or more to taste)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped (or more to taste)
1 tbsp lime juice (or more to taste)
1 tsp flaxseed oil
sea salt to taste
Directions
Cut avocado […]
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Ingredients
¾ cup apple juice or orange juice
½ cup honey
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
dash ground cloves
1 12 oz package (3 cups) cranberries
½ cup golden raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
Directions
In a medium saucepan combine apple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cranberries, and raisins. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add honey; cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes or […]
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Pesto is a great way to get a whole whack of raw, healthy ingredients in to your diet with minimal effort. Make a large batch and freeze in small portion size jars. If pesto goes brown, it’s just the basil being exposed to oxygen - still all good. Use pesto on kamut pasta, spread on rye crackers, or as a condiment on your favourite sandwich combo.
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These fry-substitutes are addictive - and so much better for you! They can also be done on the bbq in warmer months. Curry has such great health benefits - try it in salmon or chicken salad, on grilled veggies, or cooked in with rice or other whole grains.
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Fresh cilantro draws mercury, lead and aluminum from the body. This delicious pesto can be eaten daily after removal of dental filling, during a metal detox, or any time at all!
Ingredients
4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup Brazil nuts (provides selenium)
1/3 cup sunflower seeds (provides cysteine)
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (provides zinc and magnesium)
2 cups cilantro, or Chinese parsley, […]
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Ingredients
¼ cup toasted walnuts
2 bunches beets with greens (about 6 medium beets)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 Vidalia or red onion, sliced into thin half-moons
Celtic sea salt to taste
Preheat oven or toaster oven to 375oF. Spread the walnuts in a baking dish and toast for 5-7 minutes. Coarsely […]
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Ingredients
1 cup hummus, or more depending on the diameter of your bowl
1 avocado
1-2 tsp lime juice
1 cup salsa
Chopped parsley or basil
Crumbled goat feta (optional)
In a small bowl layer the hummus to cover the bottom. Next mix the avocado with lime juice and mash until smooth and layer over top of the hummus. Top with salsa […]
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Ingredients
1 can black beans (or 1 cup dried)*
¼ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
2 tbsp olive oil
¼ - ½ tsp cayenne powder (depending on taste buds)
½ tsp Celtic sea salt
1 tsp each dry oregano** and thyme**
¼ tsp dry sage**
½ tsp tumeric
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 small lime, juiced (or ½ a lemon)
* If using dry black beans […]
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