Ch-ch-ch Chia seed Pudding

If you haven't been using these tiny healthy seeds in your diet, your missing out! When a chia seed is exposed to water, it becomes gelatinous and you can make it taste like whatever you want! Since the gel is made of water, it has no calories.
There are 6 grams of fiber per tablespoon of chia seed. That means 1/4 of your daily fiber in one tablespoon!
I was surprised to find that Chia also contains more omega 3 than salmon.
You can find some at your local Whole foods market, and even in the natures market of some Kroger stores.

Ingredients for one serving

1 to 2 tablespoons of chia seed
1 cup of coconut milk (soy, hemp, almond are other options)
Himalayan salt to taste
1 tablespoon of agave nectar
1 small banana
A cup of blueberries
1 tablespoon of vanilla
Dash of allspice
Dash of cardamom
Dash of cinnamon


Heat the milk, but do not boil
Whisk the chia seeds then add banana and blueberries
Add all other contents of ingredients
I like to small the blueberries up against the sides of the pan once they get soft. Kinda like popping bubble wrap lol.
Stir until its consistent like yogurt.
Chill in the fridge for up to 6 hours.

I topped the pudding with coconut flakes but of course this is optional.
Enjoy!

Frozen Lemon Slices.. The new ice

I have never been a fan of adding ice in my beverages for a number of reasons. According to Ayurveda, ice cold water or drinks hinder the process of digestion. Ice drinks bring down the temperature and slow down your energy and blood circulation. If the energy circulation slows down, so too does your metabolism.
Other than health reasons, I also have somewhat of an OCD about the condensation that ice leaves on a glass.
As you know, lemons are plentiful in enzymes so add a few frozen sliced to your next tall glass of water!

Homemade Vegan Pasta and Lasagna Sheets

Today I made my own pasta from scratch using Semolina Flour, Spelt Flour, Himalayan Salt, spices, water, and a Kitchenaid Mixer with the pasta attachments.

This was too much fun!

First I added 1 cup of Spelt flour and half of cup of Semolina Flour. I poured a half of cup of water (give or take) into the mixing bowl. I added in some curry and cumin for taste, but this is optional.


When the dough is ready, place it on a cutting board with flour and roll it around.





I divided the dough into 6 parts and put each part into the pasta roller. It's very important to start on the setting number 1 then work your way up. I used settings 1-4 for the lasagna sheets, and settings 1-5 for the angel hair pasta and fetticini pasta.





Once the pasta is cut, hang it to dry immediately. I don't have a pasta hanger yet, but a clean hanger works all the same! Be sure to cut the pasta within 15 minutes after you roll it, or it may be too dry to cut. In that case, use those sheets for lasagna.



Enjoy!



Facts:

Spelt Flour can be found at your local natural market such as Trader Joes or Whole Foods. The combination of nutrients in spelt seems to enhance the immune system and to aid in the clotting of blood. Spelt also appears to be helpful for those who suffer from migraine headaches, atherosclerosis and diabetes.

Known for its nutty taste, spelt flour is rich in protein, B vitamins, magnesium and fiber. It is also a reliable source of iron, niacin, thaimin, copper and phoshorous.


Semonlina can also be found at your local nature market. An analysis of the major nutrients found in semolina shows that it is high in protein, very high in complex carbohydrates and fairly high in potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and fibre, with some iron, zinc, manganese and copper. It is very low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium, and contains zero trans fatty acids. It is high in vitamin E and contains a fair amount of the B complex vitamins (especially folic acid).

It is, however, not as high in nutritional value and fiber as whole wheat would be, since the germ and bran have been removed.

Daikon for Detox

Lately, I have been adding daikon to my morning juicing, and I'll explain why. After researching this radish, I've found that the juice of raw daikon is abundant in digestive enzymes similar to those found in the human digestive tract.

Daikon radishes have been used in traditional Japanese and macrobiotic cooking to heal the body and to help it discharge fat, excess fluids and old animal foods lingering in the intestines. I personally don't consume fowl, pork, nor beef, only fish. But those of you wanting to detox the animal flesh naturally, daikon is the answer!


Here are a couple of ideas of how you can use this powerful, peppery radish to help cleanse your body:

Grate 2 tablespoons of daikon daily and eat with a few drops of naturally brewed Bragg’s Liquid Aminos(or whatever your preference in soy sauce) to help the body discharge old animal protein and fats.
Make a simple broth to eliminate excess diary products: Heat 1 cup water, 1/2 cup diced daikon. Simmer for 15 minutes, drink warm.
Simply add some daikon to your juicer. I would suggest juicing with plum or apple (something sweet to cut the peppery taste)

Kale snips & Parmesean Walnut Couscous

I went to whole foods yesterday, and discovered the most delicious cheese that I've ever had. It's called Robusto cheese. The moment I tasted it I thought it would go great shredded on Kale chips. Boy, was I right!

Kale chips only take about 5 mins worth of prep time. I took about 8 kale stalks and pulled the kale off the stems.

3 tablespoons of coconut oil (I prefer coconut or cold pressed oils)

2 tablespoon of Bragg organic sprinkle

Couple cranks of peppercorn medley

1 teaspoon of Himalayan Salt

Massage kale until they are glistening.

Spread two baking sheets worth of the kale. Make sure they ate spread out or they won't crisp.

Oh yeh, preheat to 350 and keep them in for 15 mins.

Couscous

1-1/4 water

3/4 cup couscous

2 teaspoons of coconut oil

1/2 onion

1/4 cup chopped Walnut

2 garlic cloves

Himalayan salt to taste

Couple of dashes of curry

1/4 cup Soy Parmesan (nutritional yeast is optional)

Being a saucepan to a slow boil, then remove from heat. Stir in ingredients, the. Cover for 5 mins. Stir and fluff couscous with a fork.

This served two of us, and we even had left overs!

Spicy Tofu Wrap

If you don't know about Ezekiel 4:9 sprouted grain tortillas, your betta ask somebody. They don't really have much of a taste to them, but we're Talking only 150 calories, and no sugars in the tortilla. Just make your fillings tasty!
1 wrap
1/4 extra firm tofu
1 teaspoon braggs organic sprinkle
1 tablespoon of liquid aminos
Dash of curry
Grind some peppercorn for taste
As much sriracha sauce as you date
1/4 chopped onion
Couple of leaves if fresh mint, chop them
1/2 of lemon

Stir contents in a bowl, and place them on the tortilla. You can warm up your wrap in a toaster oven or even microwave, but I just chose to eat it in its rawest form.

Enjoy !

New Stainless steel knives & Kitchenaid Mixer. Worth the $400 investment

New toys! Stainless steel cutlery, and Kitchenaid Tilt Head Mixer with the 3 piece pasta roller.New toys! Stainless steel cutlery, and Kitchenaid Tilt Head Mixer with the 3 piece pasta roller.