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Juicing is a way to get a good source of nourishment into your body immediately. Juicing bypasses the digestive process because the fiber has been removed and the vitamins and minerals enter your bloodstream in the most efficient manner possible. I began juicing at the age of 20. ┬áI would juice some carrots and apples […]
Continue ReadingSo, from time to time I serve my family pasta. It just so happens that my son has no desire for pasta at all now that we have realized that it was pasta that made him sick and well, not perform his best at the swim meets. So, while the other family members eat “regular” […]
Continue ReadingI decided to begin this morning with fruit. But after eating and orange and some grapes, I decided that I wanted more. So I put all of the following ingredients into the Vitamix and out came this delicious smoothie which was enough for two. Ingredients: (Use frozen fruit for the best smoothie texture.) 1 handful […]
Continue ReadingHomemade Larabars! A great snack without any processed sugar…only nature’s best! Most Larabars are made using cashews, almonds and/or pecans plus dates and other fruits. The dates help the bar hold together because of their moistness. Dates are an excellent source of potassium and other important vitamins and minerals. Ingredients: 1 cup raw cashews (or […]
Continue ReadingRoast the following in the oven – adds richness, but not necessary:They are ready when the onion is caramelized (i.e. tastes sweet).4 medium tomatoes1/3 onion1 clove garlic 1 bay leaf Add to Vitamix, mix on high 6-7 minutes:1 1/2 cup vegetable broth (homemade preferred)1 TBS tomato paste1 TBS sweetener (preferably something natural like honey or dates)1/2 […]
Continue ReadingUse whatever veggies you like and the salad dressing below. Mix and allow to sit for about 1 hour.Veggies shown in photo:broccoliyellow squashred peppersgreen onionsthinly sliced carrotscorn kernels cut from cob Marinated Veggies Tomato Vinaigrette Salad Dressing:1 Roma tomato (or tomatoes cut to similar size)1 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/3 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup lemon […]
Continue ReadingMy daughter asked me the definition of p├ót├® so I decided to look it up: 1 ÔÇô a meat or fish pie or patty 2 ÔÇô a spread of finely chopped or pureed seasoned meat <chicken liver p├ót├®> Well in this case, the title of this dish might be a bit misleadingÔǪunless I tell you that this recipe comes from […]
Continue ReadingThis salsa is the same recipe using the same ingredients for any salsa you might make. The only difference is the proportions. Specifically because I wanted to call this ÔÇ£Mango SalsaÔÇØ there is more mango in this salsa than tomatoes. So, chop the following ingredients and add them in whatever proportions you like best. Mango […]
Continue ReadingThis isnÔÇÖt just any almond butter. Yummy! Yummy! RAW and preservative FREE! Raisin Almond Breakfast Spread I was wondering if I would get this article typed before I finished my slice of gluten free bread and this almond butter spread. Nope! ItÔÇÖs all gone, but I will finish this before getting another helping. This recipe comes […]
Continue ReadingRecipe By Moira Nordholt I donÔÇÖt know how I came about this recipe, but it has two of my favorite things in it. I love sweet potatoes and lentils, so I had to try it. It has lots of Indian flavors, quite tasty ÔÇô especially if you are looking for something different. Serves 41 teaspoon of […]
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