I got woke up this morning with my inner voice telling me to get up and make some soup... so I did!
The recipe follows:
I used all Organic Vegetables and Seasonings
Chopped all veggies into large chunks
1 Yellow Squash
1 Medium head of Cauliflower
1/2 Yellow Onion
1 Clove Garlic
I put all of the above veggies in a medium pot, adding about 1 cup of Spring water so they could
steam/simmer for about 10-12 minutes.
I then carefully took the hot soup ingredients and ladled it into my Vita Mix Blender.
Blending the ingredients to a smooth consistency.
Once blended I added the following:
1 Can Organic Coconut Milk
1 T Miso Paste
Turmeric powder, Kelp seasoning and Cayenne pepper .... to taste! I didn't measure these spices... just a dash of each based on taste.
It turned out PDG (pretty darn good!)
After looking at the ingredient list I used above... I realize that most are on the alkaline food chart.
My body seems to be telling me something ....getting more Alkaline may help me feel better... so I will listen to it!
Going for my morning walk.... gotta keep moving!
Move it or lose it!
Keep the faith
Laurel
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Paleo/Ketogenic recipe....A non traditional pizza crust.. Pretty Awesome!
Craving Pizza and not wanting to make a traditional wheat crust .... trying to stay away from Gluten.
I have been looking at Paleo recipes for Pizza...
This recipe looked simple and I had the ingredients on hand.
Paleo recipe for a thin crust pizza made from Flax meal and Coconut Flour. It called for the following ingredients:
1 C Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 T Flax meal
1 T Coconut flour
1 Egg
1/8 t Baking soda
I mixed all of ingredients together, it formed a moist dough... rolled it into a ball/ then pressed it out onto a piece of parchment paper with my palm to form a thin crust. Placed on a cookie sheet and put this into hot oven/450 degrees for about 8 minutes ... then flipped it over and baked another 5-8 minutes until it got a crispy golden brown color. Pulled it back out of the oven and added my toppings of
Marinara sauce (homemade leftover)
Fresh Spinach
Chopped Green pepper and Green onion
Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese (shredded)
I then popped it back in the oven for about 10 minutes... until cheese melted and started to brown.
It tasted Awesome! I couldn't believe how good this was.... The crust was crispy around the edges and firm enough to pick up and eat like real pizza slices. And I didn't get a belly ache like I normally would have if I had eaten a traditional crust with Gluten in it!
The recipe makes a thin crust pizza approximately 8"x10". I ate about 2/3 for lunch and ended up having the last piece for dinner.
Will be making this recipe regularly... no more missing out on Pizza for me!
Ketogenic Diet may prove beneficial for Parkinson's and Alzheimer patient's.
Coconut Ketogenic Diet this makes interesting reading! Using Coconut Oil may be beneficial to your health.
This is my journey... I share it with you!
I have been looking at Paleo recipes for Pizza...
This recipe looked simple and I had the ingredients on hand.
Paleo recipe for a thin crust pizza made from Flax meal and Coconut Flour. It called for the following ingredients:
1 C Mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1 T Flax meal
1 T Coconut flour
1 Egg
1/8 t Baking soda
I mixed all of ingredients together, it formed a moist dough... rolled it into a ball/ then pressed it out onto a piece of parchment paper with my palm to form a thin crust. Placed on a cookie sheet and put this into hot oven/450 degrees for about 8 minutes ... then flipped it over and baked another 5-8 minutes until it got a crispy golden brown color. Pulled it back out of the oven and added my toppings of
Marinara sauce (homemade leftover)
Fresh Spinach
Chopped Green pepper and Green onion
Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese (shredded)
I then popped it back in the oven for about 10 minutes... until cheese melted and started to brown.
It tasted Awesome! I couldn't believe how good this was.... The crust was crispy around the edges and firm enough to pick up and eat like real pizza slices. And I didn't get a belly ache like I normally would have if I had eaten a traditional crust with Gluten in it!
The recipe makes a thin crust pizza approximately 8"x10". I ate about 2/3 for lunch and ended up having the last piece for dinner.
Will be making this recipe regularly... no more missing out on Pizza for me!
Ketogenic Diet may prove beneficial for Parkinson's and Alzheimer patient's.
Coconut Ketogenic Diet this makes interesting reading! Using Coconut Oil may be beneficial to your health.
This is my journey... I share it with you!
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Apple Cider Vinegar- What is it good for...?
ACV or Apple Cider Vinegar - Specifically- Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
What is it good for?
Maybe....Absolutely everything!
Apple Cider Vinegar has been highly regarded throughout history. In 400 B.C. the great Hippocrates, Father of Medicine, used it for its amazing health qualities.
I have been using Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar for years now ... making my own Salad Dressing's and occasionally taking a tablespoon in water when I happened to think about it... usually when I am having digestive issues.
After re-reading about the positive benefits Apple Cider Vinegar can have on health. I have decided to add to my regular routine ...2 T in water in the mornings and 2 T in water prior to each meal.
I will get back to you in a few weeks to let you know if I notice any changes in my body.
Meanwhile...
Breakfast today
Homemade Flaxseed crackers and Avocado with lime juice.
Flax oil benefits may surprise you... Good Health via what you eat...Worthwhile reading!
Keep the faith
Laurel
What is it good for?
Maybe....Absolutely everything!
Apple Cider Vinegar has been highly regarded throughout history. In 400 B.C. the great Hippocrates, Father of Medicine, used it for its amazing health qualities.
I have been using Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar for years now ... making my own Salad Dressing's and occasionally taking a tablespoon in water when I happened to think about it... usually when I am having digestive issues.
After re-reading about the positive benefits Apple Cider Vinegar can have on health. I have decided to add to my regular routine ...2 T in water in the mornings and 2 T in water prior to each meal.
I will get back to you in a few weeks to let you know if I notice any changes in my body.
Meanwhile...
Breakfast today
Homemade Flaxseed crackers and Avocado with lime juice.
Flax oil benefits may surprise you... Good Health via what you eat...Worthwhile reading!
Keep the faith
Laurel
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Probiotics and Fermented foods... do we need them?
Probiotics... Studies are showing that taking Probiotics may be beneficial to health!
Neurological health
Does Parkinson's begin in the gut?
Women's health
If you suffer from Bladder and/or Vaginal Infections...
Probiotics may or may not prove beneficial in helping to prevent future infections.
Finding the right one for you ...Not all alike!
Seem's like this is going to take some investigation on the consumer's part...Probiotics can contain many different strains of bacteria...
Read the labels and do the research... find out which one may work better for the condition your trying to treat!
Fermented Foods
Healing your gut may help in healing whatever else is ailing you....
Eating Fermented Foods may prove beneficial!
Neurological health
Does Parkinson's begin in the gut?
Women's health
If you suffer from Bladder and/or Vaginal Infections...
Probiotics may or may not prove beneficial in helping to prevent future infections.
Finding the right one for you ...Not all alike!
Seem's like this is going to take some investigation on the consumer's part...Probiotics can contain many different strains of bacteria...
Read the labels and do the research... find out which one may work better for the condition your trying to treat!
Fermented Foods
Healing your gut may help in healing whatever else is ailing you....
Eating Fermented Foods may prove beneficial!
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Juice this morning... heavenly!
Apple, Beets and Carrot...who ever thought that this combination could taste so good! And the health benefits... not so bad either!
No recipe needed here... just push apple, beets and carrots through your juicer to extract juice, then combine juices in a nice glass cup (no plastic, please!)... drink immediately and enjoy!
For some added nutritional punch ... I have added any one or all of the following to my Apple, Beet and Carrot juice.
Lemon
Fresh Ginger
Kale
Turmeric according to recent research... this herb could be particularly beneficial to Parkinson's sufferer's.
Cayenne combined with Turmeric may help to enhance the positive effect of Turmeric. FYI... just remember a little goes a long way!
Kelp seasoning
Came across this article today... thought it was worth sharing!
Longevity... a few tips from the People of Okinawa!
People of Okinawa, an island southwest of Japan's main landmass, are known for their longevity.
Thinking ahead for my week ...
I am making home made Flax crackers
I am soaking 2 cups of flax seeds in 2 cups of water they will soak overnight. Tomorrow I will add some pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, grated onion, grated carrot with a little shake of Turmeric, Cayenne and Kelp seasoning. I will then spread this mixture onto to dehydrator sheets and place in the dehydrator for about 8-10 hours.
These make great flax crackers... I eat them with a variety of dips, salsa's and guacamole throughout the week!
Keep the faith
No recipe needed here... just push apple, beets and carrots through your juicer to extract juice, then combine juices in a nice glass cup (no plastic, please!)... drink immediately and enjoy!
For some added nutritional punch ... I have added any one or all of the following to my Apple, Beet and Carrot juice.
Lemon
Fresh Ginger
Kale
Turmeric according to recent research... this herb could be particularly beneficial to Parkinson's sufferer's.
Cayenne combined with Turmeric may help to enhance the positive effect of Turmeric. FYI... just remember a little goes a long way!
Kelp seasoning
Came across this article today... thought it was worth sharing!
Longevity... a few tips from the People of Okinawa!
People of Okinawa, an island southwest of Japan's main landmass, are known for their longevity.
Thinking ahead for my week ...
I am making home made Flax crackers
I am soaking 2 cups of flax seeds in 2 cups of water they will soak overnight. Tomorrow I will add some pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, grated onion, grated carrot with a little shake of Turmeric, Cayenne and Kelp seasoning. I will then spread this mixture onto to dehydrator sheets and place in the dehydrator for about 8-10 hours.
These make great flax crackers... I eat them with a variety of dips, salsa's and guacamole throughout the week!
Keep the faith
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