Cauliflower has been up and coming and the new "in" thing to avoid grains and gluten in pizza crust and as a replacement for rice!! One serving of cauliflower contains 77 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. It's also a good source of vitamin K, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, potassium, and manganese. Below is one of the recipes I like to make with it! So easy and I love the salty taste! You can read more about the health benefits of cauliflower here: https://draxe.com/cauliflower/
Cauliflower "Popcorn"
Ingredients:
(all organic if possible)
1 head cauliflower
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Trim the head of cauliflower, discarding the core and thick
stems; cut florets into pieces about the size of ping-pong balls.
- In a large bowl, combine the olive oil and salt, whisk, then
add the cauliflower pieces and toss thoroughly.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup (you can
skip that, if you don't have any) then spread the cauliflower pieces on
the sheet and roast for 1 hour, turning 3 or 4 times, until most of each
piece has turned golden brown.
- (The browner the cauliflower pieces turn, the more
caramelization occurs and the sweeter they'll taste).
- Serve immediately.
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What a crazy weekend! I traveled back to Iowa to see clients and was able to meet up with a good friend. Always fun catching up with her since we connect well on many levels! We ended up making toothpaste. LOL! (This a different recipe from the last batch I made)
Ingredients:
1 ½ TBSP bentonite clay (You may need to add 1 TBSP more during the summer because the coconut oil can get melty)
2 TBSP distilled water
1 TBSP coconut oil, melted
⅓ tsp Real Salt Sea Salt or FINE salt (If you have soft enamel or sensitive teeth you may want to skip this)
½ tsp baking soda (You could also double this in the summer if your coconut oil gets melty)
5-10 drops of Young Living Thieves Essential Oil
Mix all ingredients together and store in a small mason jar or glass container.
Bentonite Clay:
-Absorbs toxins and removes it from your body. It's actually nature's detox agent. People (and animals) ingest clay for an internal cleanse.
-Enhances gum repair
-Decreases cavities by increasing the remineralizing of the teeth.
-Full of nutrients and negatively charged ions that truly clean your teeth.
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With 18 amino acids, nutritional yeast is a complete protein. It is up to 55% high quality protein and contains 15 minerals!!
Nutritional yeast is a rich source of vitamin B complex that helps in managing stress levels, maintaining a good metabolic rate, preventing cancer of the pancreas and ensuring healthy skin. Vitamin B12 (deficient in most vegetarian foods), is added in certain varieties of nutritional yeast. This vitamin is produced separately from bacteria and then added to nutritional yeast to increase its health benefits.
Other health benefits of nutritional yeast include:
-It maintains ideal intestinal ecology.
-It improves blood production.
-It helps in maintaining optimum cholesterol levels.
-It improves liver health and function.
Nutritional yeast flakes or powder, has a nutty, cheese-like flavor which makes it very popular. It is favored by many as a cheese substitute and can be found at any natural health food store. I buy it in the bulk section at The Wedge.
Here are some ways in which nutritional yeast can be included in the diet:
*Use it as a topping for popcorn, instead of butter and salt.
*Put in on your scrambled eggs! (One of my favorites!)
*Use nutritional yeast for its cheesy flavor in pizzas, pastas and casseroles.
*Add to soup to give it a creamy taste without adding milk.
*Can be used with gravies and sauces.
*Mix it with vinegar and oil and use as salad dressing.
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As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is. www.optimumwellnessmn.com
I have been consuming alot more hemp products lately so wanted to share the wonders of this nut with you!! I purchased some hemp seed butter at the Wedge today. It looks rather unappealing (bright green in color) but tastes phenomenal!
I have been using hemp protein in my smoothies for a few years now. I buy a 3 pound bag online and keep a little in a canister in the refrigerator and store the rest in my freezer until I need to refill. I also buy shelled hemp seeds and put them on salads, veggies, in my homemade granola bars, energy bars and etc!
Hemp nut is the most nutritious and easily digestible food on the planet, the only complete source of all the following: protein, essential amino acids and essential fatty acids.
The Good Fats
While hemp seed is an excellent source of protein that also contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, its most important feature is that it provides both essential fatty acids (EFAs) needed in the human diet-Omega 6 and Omega 3. These fats are "essential" because they cannot be manufactured in the body and so must be consumed as food. Hemp has an omega-6/omega-3 ratio of 3:1 which is closest to the optimum 4.0 average recommended by the World Health Organization for the human diet. They are 10-15% fiber and contain a rich array of minerals, particularly phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, and calcium.
Hemp Compared to Other Foods
•Contains more required amino acids (proteins) than milk, meat or eggs.
•Is a complete protein source--much more balanced & digestible than Soy products.
•Contains about 47% oil, 78% of which is omega 3 & 6--the essential fats.
•Contains all the essential or omega fats required for human health.
•Contains several times more omega 3 essential fat than any fish.
•Provides more energy than energy bars--without their sugar and with less saturated fat.
•Is suitable for those unable to eat gluten, sugar, milk, nuts & meat. Is perfect for those troubled with constipation and for those avoiding carbohydrates.
Benefits of Consuming Hemp
•Lower blood LDL cholesterol levels
•Lower blood pressure
•Improve cardiovascular circulation & function
•Improve organ function
•Improve immunity levels
•Increased energy levels & metabolic rate
•Reduce symptoms of PMS & menstrual cramps
•Reduce inflammation and the symptoms of arthritis
•Improve recovery of muscles after exercise
•Reduce & treat dry skin and hair conditions
•Reduction of many degenerative diseases through preventative measures
Like any other oil, hemp oil products can go rancid so be sure to store them in a dark, sealed container in the refrigerator!
