*Get outdoors, in nature, even for just 10 minutes.
*Read something that brings me pleasure.
*Eat beautiful, organic, natural foods. As many colors as possible!*2 packages Kelp Noodles
*2 large bushels of fresh Basil leaves
*1 Cup fresh Spinach
*1/4 C Extra Virgin Olive Oil
*1/2 Cup raw Pinenuts
*2 fresh Garlic cloves
*1/2 Teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
Directions:1) soak kelp noodles in warm/hot water for at least 20 minutes. Drain and wring out excess water.
2) combine all ingredients in food processor/Cuisinart (except kelp noodles)
3) taste the pesto. It may need more sea salt or garlic for your taste. Also, if it’s too chunky, add more olive oil or a little bit of filtered water. If it’s too watery, add more pine nuts or spinach/basil.
If you want a variation, try my recipe for Cheezy Kelp Noodles!
*2 C nuts (soaked almonds)
*1/2 C dates
*1 tsp vanilla extract
*1/2 tsp sea salt
*1/4 C coconut oil, melted (not in a microwave)
*1/4 C-1/2 C chocolate chips (depending on your love of chocolate)
1. With a food processor, grind up all above ingredients except the chocolate chips. If you process them for a long time they will taste much more like cookie dough, if you process for less time they will have a nutty consistency which is fun and tasty, too!
2. After processing to desired consistency, drop the chocolate chips into the dough and mix with a spoon. Then pulse 3-4 times to mix it and grind the chips into the mixture.
3. Take a cookie sheet and spread the cookie dough into the pan, using your fingers to press into the corners and flatten into one even, level, layer.
4. Put in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes to an hour to harden.
5. I then took it out and used heart cookie shape cutters but you can roll them into a ball and leave them that way, use another shape, or take the ball and flatten it into a round “cookie”. sky’s the limit!
ENJOY!!!
Makes: 24 slivers of a large pie, or 4 smaller pies with 6 slices
Equipment needed: Food Processor
2 cups raw macadamia nuts OR a blend of almonds, walnuts and pecans
1/2 cup dates, pitted
1/4 cup dried coconut
3 cups chopped cashews, soaked for at least 1 hour
3/4 cup lemon juice (or lime juice-i used limequats for this! so delish)
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt (optional)
For raspberry sauce:
1 bag frozen raspberries (or blackberries/strawberries)
1/2 cup dates
To make the crust, process the nuts and dates in the food processor. Sprinkle dried coconut onto the bottom of an 8 or 9 inch springform pan. Press crust onto the coconut. This will prevent it from sticking.
To make the cheese, blend the cashews, lemon, honey, gently warmed coconut oil (do not use microwave), vanilla, sea salt, and 1/2 cup water. Blend until smooth and adjust to taste.
Pour the mixture onto the crust. Remove air bubbles by tapping the pan on a table.
Place in the freezer until firm. Remove the whole cake from the pan while frozen and place on a serving platter. Defrost in the refrigerator. (the more defrosted the better the taste)
To make the raspberry sauce, process raspberries and dates in a food processor until well blended. (Do not use a blender for this or the raspberry seeds will become like sand.)
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This means that the pancreas is forced to work harder with a cooked food diet. “Although the body can manufacture enzymes, the more you use your enzyme potential, the faster it is going to run out..” wrote Dr. Edward Howell, who pioneered research in the benefits of food enzymes. A youth of 18 may produce amylase levels 30 times greater than those of an 85 year old person.
Some excellent food sources of enzymes are: papaya, pineapple and sprouted seeds. Science cannot duplicate enzymes because they are the stuff of life itself. Only raw food has functional “live” enzymes. Therefore the liver, pancreas, stomach and intestines must come to the rescue and furnish the requisite digestive enzymes to the individual nourished solely on a cooked food diet.
This extra activity can be detrimental to health and longevity because it continually taxes the reserve energy of our organs. Furthermore, cooked food passes through the digestive tract more slowly than raw food, tends to ferment, and throws poisons back into the body. Colon cancer is 2nd to lung cancer as a killer in America and is related, in various ways, to eating enzyme-deficient cooked food.
All raw foods contain exactly the right enzymes required to split every last molecule into the basic building blocks of metabolism: Amino acids (from protein) glucose (from complex carbs) and essential fatty acids (from unsaturated vegetable fats.)
Recipe:
*8 oz Coconut Milk (coconut butter + filtered water) or Almond or Oat Milk (can buy boxed)
*2 Tablespoons Cacao Powder
*2 Teaspoons Cacao Nibs
*1 scoop (2 Tablespoons) Protein Powder of your choice (Raw, Brown Rice or Whey)
*2 drops of chocolate stevia concentrate
*2 drops of vanilla creme stevia concentrate
*handful or two of ice
Optional:
*maca powder- 1-2 teaspoons
*banana or dates (take out the pit!) for sweetener instead of or in addition to stevia
**toppings: buckwheat grawnola, goji berries, cacao nibs
After living in LALA land for almost 8 years, I’ve discovered quite the enticing places to eat. I always love finding new spots to grab a bite, especially when the food is healthy & inspiring and the energy is positive.Beverly Hills:
M Cafe features Macrobiotic Cuisine—balanced, nutritious, creative cooking which can be enjoyed by everyone, not just vegetarians or people with dietary restrictions. The chefs prepare each item fresh daily, using only the finest ingredients without any refined sugars, eggs, dairy, red meat or poultry. Easy items to grab and go, or sit and have a bite to eat in the center of BH. 9433 Brighton Way.
Urth Cafe: For beautiful lattes and organic specialty salads and sandwiches, visit Urth Cafe. This is a good place to go with non-vegan friends because you’ll be happy and so will they! Something for everyone. 267 South Beverly Drive.
Lemonade is a new discovery of mine. They have delicious salads to chose from, and the secret is to have them
take one scoop from each salad choice so that you get more options. (you get 2 scoops for each salad) Another good place to go with non-vegan friends, sandwiches and fish/poultry dishes.. but everything is clean and healthy! Oh, and definitely try their house-made lemonade! Peach Ginger was my fave! 9001 Beverly Blvd.
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Read up on the benefits, flavors and all the wonderful nutrients in all these green vegetables. 
Veggie Flavor Nutrients
1. Arugula- intense and peppery; Vitamins A and C, iron
2. Broccoli rabe- bitter and robust; Vitamins A and C, calcium, iron
3. Collard Greens-mild and smoky; Vitamins A, C and K; folate; manganese
4. Kale-similar to collards but more intense and earthy; vitamins A, C and K; manganese
5. Mustard greens- pungent and peppery; vitamins A, C, and K; folate; manganese
6. Romaine lettuce- Crisp with a fresh, mild flavor; Vitamins A and C; folate; manganese
7. Spinach- mild and versatile; Vitamins A, B6, B12, C, and K; manganese; folate; magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium
8. Swiss Chard-bitter and slightly salty; vitamins A, C,E, and K; magnesium; manganese; potassium; iron