Low-Glycemic Carbohydrates: The carbohydrate content of quinoa is low on the GI scale, meaning they are the “good”slow burning carbohydrates“. This makes it a great alternative for both diabetics and those who are trying to watch their diet. ( Wheat & Gluten Free)

•       1 cup (250 mL) quinoa
•       2 cups ( 500 mL) water
•       1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
•       1 tsp (5 mL) ground ginger
•       2 Tbsp (30 mL) maple syrup
•       2 cup almond milk
•       1/2 cup Hempseeds
•       1 cup blueberries

Bring quinoa, water, cinnamon, and ginger to a boil in medium saucepan. Simmer covered, until the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutess. Stir in maple syrup and let stand 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork, divide among serving bowls, and top with hemp seeds, almond milk and blueberries.

Enjoy!

3 cups red cabbage thinly sliced

6 carrots ~peeled and thinly sliced

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Part-shake, part-creamy beverage, when I crave a sweet comfort drink, I quickly blend up a batch of my favorite (and healthy) almond milk drink. Healthy alternative for anyone looking to avoid lactose or the hormones that may be found in cow’s milk.

Sweet Almond Milk

• 2 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups soaked almonds
• 3 pitted medjool dates, soaked
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place 1 -1/2 cups of the water and the almond, dates, and vanilla in a blender. Blend on high speed until very smooth. Add the remaining 1 cup of water and blend until smooth.

Place a fine-mesh strainer over a medium bowl and pour the almond mixture through it. Using a rubber spatula, stir and press the pulp that is caught in the strainer to extract as much milk as possible. Alternatively, use a sprout bag to strain the milk.

Discard the pulp left in the strainer. Transfer the milk to a sealed container and store in the refrigerator. Almond Milk will keep for five days. It will separate, So shake well before using.

Ref: Raw Food Made Easy with Jennifer Cornbleet

Absolutely decadent!

20 pitted honey dates
1 cup powdered cashews
2-3 tbsp. coconut butter
1/2 cup hemp seeds
Pinch or two of Celtic salt

Throw dates and Celtic sea salt into food processor and mix thoroughly to a paste. Blend in cashew
powder. Add liquefied coconut butter.

Roll into small 1-inch round balls and cover with hemp seeds.
Place in the freezer until ready to serve.

I like to start out my day with this cleansing green drink because of all the alkaline minerals found in leafy greens. When you wake up, you literally have been fasting for 8-10 hours, so I like to flush out my system with high water content fruits, a green smoothie, or a green juice.

1 cup cucumber juice
1 cup celery juice
1 cup Kale Juice
Juice 1 apple
small piece of ginger
Optional: add 1 cup of fresh coconut water to your juice.

Juice all ingredients in a juicer and enjoy.

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups Quick cooking oats
2 cups spelt flour
1 cup Sunflower seeds
3/4 cup + 2 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup Shredded coconut, unsweetened
1/4 cup Flax seeds 60 ml
1 cup Granulated cane sugar
1 tbsp Cinnamon, ground
2 1/4 tsp Sea salt 11 ml
1 3/4 cups Dark organic chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups  cranberries
1/4 cup Water 60 ml
1/4 cup Blackstrap molasses
3/4 cup Coconut oil
1 cup almond milk

1. Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line baking trays with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients, everything from oats to cranberries. In a separate large bowl, combine wet ingredients, everything from water to soy milk. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix slow at a low speed (or by hand) until just combined. Do not over mix.
3. Portion cookie dough using a 1/3-cup measure and place onto lined baking tray. Gently flatten cookies before baking. Bake for 24 minutes or until lightly browned. Yields 24 cookies.

Unlike the stomach for example, the liver rarely tells you directly when it’s upset or if it needs your attention.

It does tell you indirectly, though and you’ll notice, when it starts to function or perform poorly.

How will you know it’s functioning poorly: For starters, your skin will look older then it should be, you’ll see more blemishes, more pimples, more marks, and more rashes than normal.

Here’s a great Liver Detox Salad

1 small bunch Dandelion Greens
1 small head chicory
1 small head radicchio

Dandelion flower or other edible flowers,optional

Wash dandelion greens, chicory, and radicchio. Remove and discard tough stems, and tear into 2-inch pieces. Combine in medium bowl, and set aside.

Dressing:

Lemon Vinaigrette:
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, minced
fresh thyme
Pinch ground cumin
Salt and pepper

For lemon vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice,shallot, cumin, salt and pepper, until emulsified. Store in a sealed jar in
the refrigerator.

Drizzle just enough dressing over greens to lightly coat leaves; toss to

1 cup raw lentils
2 large carrots, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 to 5 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 14-ounce can organic Italian tomatoes
1/4 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. coriander seeds
1/2 tsp. Celtic salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 strips seaweed kombu ( found at the health food)
1 tbsp. miso
6 cups of water

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine all the ingredients and cook for 30 minutes, until all the ingredients are soft. Serves 4.

Note: The addition of the seaweed kombu will aid in the digestion of the lentils.

Lentils are good source of the B vitamins as well as essential minerals, including iron. If you’re not a frequent meat eater, lentils can provide a delicious heart healthy alternative to animal sources of protein and allow a little diversion from a meat based diet. Lentils are helpful for weight loss since their high protein and fiber content promote a feeling of satiety.

This year I have so many herbs in the garden – name it and it’s there.

it’s yummy!

4 cloves garlic
1/3 cup Brazil nuts
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
2 cups packed organic fresh Basil
2/3- cup flaxseed oil
4 tablespoon lemon juice
Sea Salt to taste

Process the basil and flaxseed oil in a blender until the Basil is chopped.

Add the garlic, nuts and seeds and lemon juice and mix until the mixture is finely blended into a paste. Add a pinch to sea salt to taste and blend again.

Store in dark glass jars if possible. It freezes well, so purchase cilantro in season and fill enough jars to last through the year.

This pesto is so delicious on gluten free pasta, sweet potato or raw zucchini pasta.

Enjoy!