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I encourage you to try my collection of recipes and to use as many organic, non-GMO and locally sourced ingredients as possible. Visit your farmers market for the freshest produce. At the supermarket, select items that are in season. Be aware that food that is transported from hundreds of miles away loses some of the nutrients and also contributes to the pollution of our planet. Shop local and purchase locally grown produce whenever possible!
"To keep your body in good health is a duty...otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."—Buddhist teaching
Cucumber Quinoa Salad Ingredients: 1 English cucumber diced 2 cups chilled or room temperature cooked quinoa (boil 1 cup quinoa in 2 cups of water until soft) ½ cup diced red onion ½ crumbled feta cheese 5-6 chopped fresh basil leaves 1 batch Italian Vinaigrette Italian Vinaigrette: 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning Pinch of salt and black…
Makes about 4 servings Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk (my favorite brand is So Delicious) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste Parsley (optional) Preparation (15 mins): Cut the cauliflower florets and place in a medium saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pan, and simmer gently until very tender,…
Ingredients: 1 cup dried mung beans (green tiny beans typically found in the bulk aisle) 1 TBS coconut oil 1 onion chopped 2 celery stalks chopped 2 carrots diced 1 TSP ground turmeric 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or from the jar) 3 cups water 2 bay leaves chopped fresh cilantro or parsley or dry Italian Seasoning salt and pepper 0.5 cups grated parmesan to top (optional) Preparation: Soak mung beans for…
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils (use a strain to rinse) 2 tablespoons grape seed or sunflower oil 1 onion, chopped 1-2 cloves of garlic, chopped, pressed, or minced 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (as mild or spicy as you like) 1 carrot peeled and chopped 1 parsnip peeled and chopped 1 celery stick 5-6 cups…
My top choices for juicing: I use 1 medium beet + 1 big carrot + 1 green apple + 1 celery stalk + 1 cucumber (because I have plenty in my garden and makes the juice more refreshing). You could definitely add more greens, for me the balance of earthy roots and other veggies and fruit works just fine. I get about 2.5 cups juice and drink half of that…