Mexican Hot Chocolate

One reason we love the holidays is the nostalgia, which harks back to those years we were little kids. Snow pants and sledding, fireplaces and family. Unfortunately, we’re adults now and have to beg our bosses for days off between Christmas and New Year's. As a make-good on growing older, we’ve got an iconic childhood treat—a mug of hot-chocolate—and made it adults-only with the help of George Clooney and his small-batch, ultra-premium Casamigos Tequila. Use premium, organic dark chocolate and reap the benefits of antioxidants and a little fiber, plus the compound capsaicin in cayenne acts as a pain reliever, which will be helpful after you wipe out snowboarding. This cocktail version is care of Pamela Wiznitzer , president of the New York chapter of the United States Bartenders’ Guild. Ellouise’s Note: Of course, I would never use tequila since I don’t drink but I like the idea of the pain relievers in cayenne because I’m in constant pain! Mexican Hot Chocolate INGREDIENTS High quality dark chocolate hot cocoa 1½ ounces Casamigos Reposado tequila ¼ ounces agave nectar © Romulo A Yanes 1 pinch cayenne powder 1 pinch salt 1 homemade marshmallow (optional) DIRECTIONS Prepare hot chocolate according to package directions. In a mug, stir together 4½ ounces hot chocolate, tequila, agave, cayenne and salt and top with marshmallow, if using. 193 calories per serving. Pro-tip: If you’re feeling a little pyro, take a kitchen torch—like the one you’d use for crème brûlée—to the top of the marshmallow after you’ve placed it in the mug.

Apple Juice Oatmeal

I have oatmeal nearly every day in one form or another. This is a simple version that requires no sugar to taste sweet! 1/2 cup apple juice (no sugar added) 1 cup oatmeal 1/4 cup raw hemp hearts Sugar free syrup, if desired Soak oatmeal and hemp hearts in apple juice overnight. Add more apple juice if needed. Cook very slowly until the oatmeal is very smooth, stirring occasionally. Add a bit of syrup of desired.

Acorn Squash, Roasted Carrots, Grilled Onions

Root vegetables on a cold day with a good book! Acorn squash Sweet Potatoes Onions Wash veggies with Fruit and Vegetable Rinse. Cut acorn squash in half (lengthwise or crosswise) and scoop out the seeds. Place upside down in about 1" of water in a baking pan. Bake at 400 for about 45 minutes (check by putting a fork into it. When it's soft, it's done. Cut sweet potatoes about 2" long and into slices. Place in a different roasting pan with a little olive oil, salt and rosemary leaves. Bake at 400 for about 30 minutes or, if you like them caramelized, you can bake longer. Chop onions and place into a skillet with a little olive oil. Fry the onions until the are caramelized.

Non-gluten Buckwheat Pancakes with Blueberries

Buckwheat isn't really wheat and so my gluten sensitive friends can eat it without reacting. Yea! Blueberries feed the brain, so this is an excellent breakfast. Bob's Red Mill buckwheat pancake mix Frozen blueberries Sugar free pancake syrup Mix up the buckwheat pancake mix as directed (I like it a little thinner than the recipe so I put a bit more liquid in) Heat a griddle fairly hot (like you would for crepes) Add a little olive oil Pour in the pancake mix (I like large ones) and let cook for a minute or so Add blueberries on top flip the pancake when there are bubbles all over the top Put Earth Balance on the pancake and some sugar free syrup.

Yummy Sort of Raw Lunch!

My favorite snack is quacamole and cauliflower (I don't like chips). To make that snack into a lunch, just add a few more veggies and some hummus. Cauliflower Baby Carrots Celery Hummus Guacamole Wash veggies with Fruit and Vegetable rinse. Cut cauliflower into medium florets. Cut celery into small pieces. Dip veggies into hummus and/or guacamole. My Chipotle hummus recipe works really well for this. It's on a previous post.

Kitchen Sink Blender Drink

For lunch, I love a blender drink. This one is quick, healthy, filling, and tasty! 2 cups cranberry juice (sugar free) 1 cup frozen blueberries 1/4 cup raw hemp hearts 1/4 cup cranberries 1 handful raw spinach 1 slice raw pineapple 2-3 bananas Put ingredients into VitaMix in order listed and blend until well blended. Drink and be healthy!

Cranberry Oatmeal with Blueberries and Hemp Hearts (can be a raw breakfast)

When I was a child, I ate Wheat Hearts every morning because I had to make my own breakfast and that's all I knew how to make. I piled on tons of sugar and butter to make it palatable. This is WAY healthier and much tastier and there's no sugar! Cranberries are very good for the bladder, hemp has a lot of protein and other nutrients, and oatmeal is a heart healthy choice. 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal 1/2 cup sugar free cranberry juice (add more as needed) 1/4 cup raw hemp hearts 1 cup frozen organic blueberries 1/4 cup cranberries (optional) 1/4 cup raw walnuts (optional) 2 bananas, sliced Sugar free syrup

Put the oatmeal in a pan with the cranberry juice and the raw hemp hearts. Soak overnight. If you are going to eat it raw, put the rest of the ingredients into a blender and blend them up. It's delicious that way! To cook, turn on low heat and cook slowly until the oatmeal is very smooth. Add the blueberries, cranberries, raw walnuts and banana slices. Stir and let sit for about 5 minutes. Add a bit of sugar free syrup for decoration.

Latte with Heart!

I made up this recipe this morning & it is very yummy! 3 cups distilled water 2 packages of instant coffee (regular or decaf) 1/4 cup hemp hearts 1 teaspoon pure Vanilla 2or 3 frozen bananas Put distiller water, coffee, hemp, & vanilla into blender & blend until smooth. Add

Pink Applesauce

One of my friends gave me some yellow delicious apples, another gave me some Asian pears and I had some cranberry juice on hand. Put them all together and voila! A yummy hot applesauce! Yellow delicious apples (however many you have) Asian pears (however many you want) Cranberry juice - small amount First, wash the fruit with Fruit and Vegetable Rinse. Cut up the apples into small chunks. You can leave in the seeds if you have a VitaMix, it will be extra fiber for your body and you can't taste it. Fill up the Vita Mix about 3/4 of the way with the apple chunks. Fill the rest of the way with cut up Asian pears. Put in about 1/2 cup cranberry juice (I use the unsweetened kind). Blend until well blended. It can be eaten raw or heated in a crockpot. Sprinkle cinnamon on it. if you like. It can be reheated or frozen and reheated.

Anti-inflammation Drink

I have been drinking this drink for about a week and it really helps inflammation! If you like chai tea, you will like it! U got this recipe from my physical therapist, Zachariah. Thanks, Zachariah! 18-20 oz Silk Almond/Coconut milk 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground turmeric pinch black pepper 20 oz shaker bottle Put the milk into the shaker bottle. Add the ginger, turmeric and black pepper. Shake well. Enjoy!

Raw Refreshing Green Juice with Yellow or Red Bell Peppers and Parsley

This is another of Megan Huylo's juice recipes from Foxnews.com on 8-21-14. As with the other of her juices, she uses a juicer. I prefer to get the fiber that is taken out when foods are "juiced" so I use a VitaMix. “This one I make for a lot of my clients who are looking for a cleanse or who want to start juicing just to get healthier, promote clearer skin, but they don’t want to drink something that is really loaded with pungent leafy greens,” Huylo said. Refreshing Green Juice with Yellow Bell Peppers and Parsley Ingredients: 1 zucchini 1 yellow bell pepper, quartered, stem and core removed 2 green apples, quartered 1 bunch parsley 2 cups spinach, tightly packed Juice of 2 lemons One juice a day is good, but to really feel different, drink at least three to feel the full effects, Huylo said.

Raw Green Market Juice with Fennel and Plum

This is another raw juice recipe from Megan Huylo. Her website is listed on the previous post. This drink will give you a glow. Fennel is high in vitamin C and has a high water content— if we can get as much water and hydration into us as possible… that leads to more supple, glowing skin. Plums have antioxidants, red bell peppers are high in vitamins C and E, which help promote healthy, supple skin. The red-veined sorrel is a healthy leafy green. “It’s going to protect our cells from any damage from free radicals that’s going to damage skin cell membrane,” Huylo said. Greenmarket Juice with Fennel and Plum Ingredients: 1 fennel bulb, quarters, fronds reserved 3 plums, halved and pit removed 1 small red bell pepper, quartered, stem and core removed 1 bunch red-veined sorrel Juice of 2 lemons If you’re new to juicing, try Megan’s Refreshing Green Juice with Yellow Bell Peppers and Parsley. Zucchini is mostly water, which will keep your skin hydrated. Green apple has polyphenols, which regulate skin growth. Yellow bell pepper is high in vitamin C— your skin’s best friend. Spinach contains selenium, which protects against un damage and age spots. As for the spinach, Huylo said it’s a mild flavor packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Raw Sweet and Sunny Juice

I found this recipe on Fox news. It sounds delicious. It's by plant based Megan Huylo. Her “Sweet and Sunny Morning Juice” incorporates pineapple, ginger and lemon. Pineapple is packed with vitamin C, which promotes the growth of collagen and helps the elasticity of your skin. “There’s also ginger in this juice, which is a really powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant,” Huylo said. “Ginger is also really great for digestion.” Sweet and Sunny Morning Juice Ingredients: 1 pineapple, skinned and cut lengthwise into quarters 1” piece of ginger Juice of 3 lemons Click for more from Huylo’s site, DowntownEpicure.com.

Raw Vegan Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

This recipe is also from Swayze Foster. I've been looking for salad dressing recipes so I was glad she posted it. Raw Vegan ½ cup cashews ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 cloves of garlic ½ teaspoon of paprika ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 medjool date ¾ cup of distilled water 2 teaspoons each: dried oregano, dried basil, dried chives and dried parsley ½ of one green bell pepper – diced ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Take cashews, red wine vinegar, garlic, paprika, cayenne, date and water. Put it into blender and blend until well blended. Add seasonings and diced bell pepper and stir it with a spoon. Put into fridge and let the flavors blend in the coolness. For Salad: One head of iceberg lettuce (Ellouise: “personally, I don’t care for the taste of iceberg so I would use spinach)” 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, cut in half ½ cup sliced radishes 1 cup of grated carrots 1 cup of shredded radicchio Pour the dressing over the top (she uses about 8 tablespoons) Salad with 8 tablespoons of dressing: 280 calories, 9 grams of fat.

Raw Vegan Orange Wild Berry Smoothie

This recipe is from Swazy Foster of "Fit on Raw" and it's very yummy! 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 3 frozen bananas (be sure to peel before putting into the freezer 2 cups of wild blueberries or huckleberries Put into blender in order listed and blend for 1 minute. If it is too thick, add some more orange juice.

Natural Immune Boosting Drink

I have not tried this yet and don't know where it came from but it sounds like a good idea! 2 quarts water 8-10 Lemons 9-12 cloves of garlic 1 tsp powdered ginger or one thum-sized piece of fresh ginger 1/4 to 1/2 cup honey (or you can use stevia) 1/2 of a peeled onion 1/2-1 tsp cayenne pepper Pour about one third of water into a blender Add the juice of the lemons (eight is enough if the lemons are large, use more if the lemons are small) Add garlic (a medium garlic bulb breaks into section similar to an orange, called cloves). Peel the skins of the cloves before adding to blender. You can more for extra strength. Peel and chop your onion and add to blender. You can use brown, red, white onions it doesn't matter. Blend very well and then add remaining water. Make the Natural Immune Boosting Drink first at the start of the day and have the sick person drink a glass every 3 to 4 hours until symptoms are gone. Begin using drink a the first sign of cold or flu. It is great for any upper respiratory problems or infection in general. you usually to take this for 3 to 4 days. Soaking in a hot tub of water for 30 minutes before retiring also boosts the effectiveness of the natural antibiotic drink. When you get really warm, put a cold rag on the head and face to keep the brain cool. For a child, you might consider cutting back or even eliminating the cayenne. You should also use less garlic. If the sick person has objections to take cayenne or ginger, they can be omitted. An equivalent circulation booster would be to take a brisk 15 minute walk after each glass of drink.

10 Most Filling Foods - Potatoes

This article, as are the others in this series, was found in the Ladies Home Journal April 2014. The article is by Sally Kuzemchak, R.D. Once every dieter's sworn enemy, spuds are actually a secret weight-loss weapon. WHen researchers from the University of Sydney, in Australia, ranked 38 different foods-from apples to ice cream-based on their satiety, the humble boiled russet potato came out on top. That may be because potatoes are rich in fiber and resistant starch. How to add them to your menu: The potatoes in the study were pelled, but you'll get even more filling fiber by leaving hte skin intact. Just be warned. All bets are off when you start frying them. French fries were rated less than half as filling as regular potatoes.

10 Most Filling Foods - Walnuts

This article, as the others in this series, was found in the Ladies Home Journal April 2014. The article is by Sally Kuzemchak, R.D. You'll curb your appetite for lunch if you add walnuts to your breakfast according to research published in the hournal Obesity. People who ate an AM meal that included about 1.7 ounces of walnuyts (that's roughly 21 walnut halves) reported being less hungry at lunchtime than those who didn't have walnuts. Walnuts are so filling, in fact, that even though they're high in calories, people who add them to their diet don't end up gaining weight, according to research published in the British Journal of Nutrition. How to add them to your menu: Because they're high cal, measuring or counting out your portion is key. Walnuts make a great snack and you can even blend them into a smoothi--they add a thickness and richness that gives the typical smoothie a lot more staying power.

10 Most Filling Foods - Peas

This article, as the others in this series, was found in the Ladies Home Journal April 2014. The article is by Sally Kuzemchak, R.D. They may be small, but they're mighty when it comes to nixing hunger pangs. That's because peas are loaded with protein--about 8 grams per serving. (Split peas contain about twice as much!) A study conducted at the Nestle Research Center found that pea protein decreases your appetite even better than protein from eggs. How to add them to your menu: Researchers discovered that pea protein had the biggest impact on hunger when eaten 30 minutes before a meal,not with the meal. "That's enough time to activate the hormones that tell your brain you re getting full," explains Dave Grotto, RD, author of the Best Things You Can Eat. Eat a green salad sprinkled with peas or sip a small cup of split pea soup a half before dinner to get the effect.

10 Most Filling Foods - Mushrooms

This article, as the others in this series, was found in the Ladies Home Journal April 2014. The article is by Sally Kuzemchak, R.D. A study published in the journal Appetite showed that people who ate ground white button mushrooms instead of meat at lunch (in dishes such as lasagna and sloppy joes) consumed 420 calories less than those those who ate the same lunch made with meat--and they reported that their meal was just as tasty. The key: Ground mushrooms take up the same volume as the ground meat but are much lower in "energy density" --that's the amount of calories a food has per weight. Mushrooms have only 21 calories per cup compared to more than 250 for lean ground beef. How to add them to your menu: Mushrooms can easily pinch-hit for ground beef. Finely chop them and use in recipes for lasagna, chili and burritos.

10 Most Filling Foods - Avocado

This article, as are the others in this series, was found in the Ladies Home Journal April 2014. The article is by Sally Kuzemchak, R.D. \ If snacking is your weakness, eating avocado's might help curb your habit. Adding half an avocado to a midday meal reduced overweight people's desire to eat by 40 percent after three hours and by 28 percent after five hours, according to researcher at Loma Linda University. Though that half avocado adds about 110 calories to your lunch, you'll ultimately save many more if you're able to resist higher-calorie afternoon snacks. How to add it to your menu: Add avocado slices to your sandwich instead of mayo or toss them into a salad. Love quacamole? Make a quickie version by mashing half an avocado with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkle of garlic powder. SErve with veggies for dipping.

10 Most Filling Foods - Popcorn

This article, as the others in this series, was found in the Ladies Home Journal April 2014. The article is by Sally Kuzemchak, R.D. Popcorn is a surprisingly good source of whole grains, with only 30 calories per air-popped cup. In a study published in Nutrition Journal, people who ate six cups of popcorn reported felling more satisfied than those who snacked on a cup of potato chips. They also consumed fewer calories when served a meal afterwards. That's because popcorn is big on volume, which your brain registers as being more filling. How to add it to your menu: Skip oil and butter and sprinkle your popcorn with nutritional yeast instead. At just 20 calories a tablespoon, it's loaded with B vitamins and adds a great cheesy flavor. (Ellouise: I absolutely LOVE popcorn this way!)

10 Most Filling Foods - Raspberries

This article, as the others in this series, was found in the Ladies Home Journal April 2014. The article is by Sally Kuzemchak, R.D. All fruit kills hunger because of its high water content, which activates stretch receptions in your stomach that send an "all full" signal to your brain. It's also loaded fiber, which soaks up water and swells as it moves through your digestive system, making you feel satisfied. Raspberries are the reigning fiber champs at a whopping 8 grams per cup., Add them to your morning oatmeal and you'll score about a third of your fiber for the day before lunchtime. How to add them to your menu: Eat fruit whole instead of juicing it, which removes the fiber. If fresh berries aren't available, pick up a bag of frozen ones (kust make sure they don't contain any added sugar). You can actually eat them right out of the bag-they're little bites of sorbet!

Raw Mango Avocado Noodle Salad

I found this recipe from Fully Raw Kristina and it is so yummy! Her blog address is below. Raw Vegan Mango Avocado Noodle Salad! Delicious, sweet, simple, and sassy recipe that you will love! http://youtu.be/uIpIHGfSSeo Ingredients: 5-7 zucchinis 4-5 mangoes 3-4 green onion tops 1 Tbs. fresh rosemary 1/3 an avocado Directions: Use a Spiralizer to spiralize your zucchinis and place them in a bowl. Then, blend the rest of the ingredients and pour the mango dressing over your noodles. Mix in together and top with some green onions or chives. Enjoy this amazing dish!

10 Most Filling Foods - Brussels Sprouts

This article, as the others in this series, was found in the Ladies Home Journal April 2014. The article is by Sally Kuzemchak, R.D. 3. Brussels Sprouts: One cup of cooked sprouts contains about 4 grams each of hunger-squashing fiber and protein for just 56 calories. How to add them to your menu: Trade regular salad greens for shredded sprouts tossed with your favorite dressing (thinly slice them yourself or pick up a package of pre-shredded sprouts in the produce section).

10 Most Filling Foods - Fish

This article, as the others in this series, was found in the Ladies Home Journal April 2014. The article is by Sally Kuzemchak, R.D. 2. Fish: Fish is more filling main course than beef or chicken. In a study published in the European Journal of clinical Nutrition, people who had fish for lunch ate 300 fewer calories at dinner and reported feeling just as satisfied than they did when they had beef. researcher theorize that fish is so satisfying because it takes longer to digest than chicken and beef and it may raise levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin, a natural appetite suppressant. How to Add it to your menu: To save on calories, choose grilled, poached or broiled fish instead of fried. Cod was used in the study, but fattier fish like salmon and tuna offer bonus heart-healthy omega-3 fats. (Ellouise says: I'm a vegetarian, so I don't eat fish but, since it's in the article, I've included it.)

10 Most Filling Foods - Beans

These 11 blogs are from the June 2014 issue of the Ladies Home Journal. The article is by Sally Kuzemchak, R.D. 1. Beans - Beans have both protein and fiber, both of which stave off hunger. Beans also have "resistant starch", a type of fiber which keeps hunger at bay for 2 to 3 hours. Researchers speculate that resistant starch may stimulate feel-full hormones in the gut or slow the rate that food leaves the stomach. How to Add them to Your Menu: Top your salads with one quarter cup beans. Dip veggies in hummus (recipe is elsewhere in this blog). Use beans instead of meat or chicken in your tacos and burritos. Make your chili with just beans, instead of meat. Spaghetti can be made with TVP (textured vegetable protein) soaked in a non-beef broth for the "taste" of beef. This will provide more fiber and protein than meat.

10 Most Filling Foods You Can Eat - List of Items

I found this article in the June 2014 issue of Ladies Home Journal. The article is by Sally Kuzemchak, R.D. When it comes to fighting hunger, not all foods are created equal. Here's their list of healthy and filling foods: 1. Beans 2. Fish 3. Brussels Sprouts 4. Raspberries 5. Popcorn 6. Avocado 7. Mushrooms 8. Peas 9. Walnuts 10. Potatoes In the following blogs, I will address each one.

Raw and Yummy Green Drink

3 cups distilled water ¼ cup flax seeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds 1 pineapple (cut the skin off but leave the core in) 1 5oz. package baby kale Juice of 1 lime 6 frozen bananas Put water and seeds into VitaMix and turn blender on low and gradually move it to 10. Then turn on high. Turn off mixer and add the rest of the ingredients. Blend for about 2 minutes, or until frozen bananas are blended. Drink and enjoy!

How To Change a Cupcake Recipes to Gluten Free

This tip came from Marlene's Sound Outlook for February 2014. It is by Debra Daniels-Zeller, author of "The Northwest Vegetarian Cookbook: 200 Recipes That Celebrate the Flavors of Oregon and Washington". To replace wheat flourin muffins, a small amount of tapioca flour and xanthan gum can do wonders. Amaranth, arrowroot, almond, chestnut, buckwheat, corn meal, rice, and quinoa are just a few examples of gluten free flour. Each gluten free flour reacts a bit differently. I like to stick with rice or buckwheat. Here are a few tips for converting recipes: Use 1 part tapioca flour or potato starch to 3 or 4 parts gluten free flour. Add 1 tsp xanthan gum to the dry ingredient mix. Preheat the oven, combine ingredients as directed; and go easy stirring the batter. A few lumps are okay.

Gluten Free Mocha Chip Cupcakes by Debra Daniels-Zeller

I found this recipe in the February 2014 edition of the "Marlene's Sound Outlook". I replaced the sugar with Xylitol. Debra is the author of "The Northwest Vegetarian Cookbook: 200 Recipes That Celebrate the Flavors of Oregon and Washington". Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice flour 1 cup oat bran 3 TBS tapioca flour 1 tsp xanthan gum 1 cup xylitol 1/3 unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 cup cold coffee 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup canola oil (or olive oil) 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1/2 chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Combine rice flour, oat bran, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, Xylitol, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Blend well with a fork or whisk. In another bowl, combine coffee, vanilla, oil, and apple cider vinegar. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop cupcakes into paper muffins cups or lightly oil muffin pan and drop the batter into the cup. Fill remaining tins with a few tablespoons of water. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Raw Cream of Greens Soup by Christie Mae Qualey (from Marlene’s Sound Outlook for February 2014)

Raw Cream of Greens Soup by Christie Mae Qualey (from Marlene’s Sound Outlook for February 2014) 2 lg bunches Organic kale, spinach, collard or chard (use favorite) ½ bunch dill, cilantro, basil or parsley (or a mix) ¼ red onion 2 green onions 1 organic avocado 1 organic zucchini, chopped 1 rib celery, chopped ½ cup soaked, dried mango (orone date) ¼ cup water Place all ingredients into VitaMix blender and blend until creamy texture is reached. Top soup with desired ingredients. Abocados, sprouts, and fresh herbs Serve fresh or within 24 hours. It is best served at room temperature or slightly warmed. Optional: jalapeno pepper and dandelion greens add a nice kick.

Blackberry Swirl Dessert

I got the swirl idea from seeing the ice cream swirl desserts in the store freezer. 9 ripe bananas Just a little water 1 lb blackberries - frozen cinnamon - dash 1 Tbs Vanilla Blend the bananas (for thicker product, peel and freeze bananas first. Then it takes a bit more water to get them to blend). Put into a large bowl. Add cinnamon and vanilla Blend blackberries, add just a bit of water. Swirl blackberries into banana mixture. Top with individual blackberries. Enjoy!

It's Easy Being Green Smoothie

I found this recipe in my VitaMix recipe book. It looks especially delicious! 1 C grapes (red or green) 1 medium orange, peeled & halved 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks 1 medium banana, peeled 1 carrot, halved 2 cups fresh spinach or kale 1 medium apple, quartered and seeded 6 cups ice cubes 1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. 2. Select Variable 1 3. turn machine on an quickly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High 4. Blend for 1 minute or until desired consistency is reached. Per 1 cup serving: 52 calories from Fat 6% Protein 91% Carbs

Top 10 Heart Healthy Foods

I found this list in the Humana Active Outlook magazine for Spring 2014. Great info! 1. Cherries 2. Dark Chocolate 3. Dry beans 4. Oatmeal 5 Olive oil 6. Red apples 7. Red grapes and red wine 8. Salmon and other fatty fish (being a vegetarian, I don't actually don't like this idea) 9. Tomatoes 10. Walnuts 1. Cherries, dark chocolate, red apples, and red grapes: Antioxidants may help thin the blood, which can reduce blood clots, blood pressure, and inflammation; may also help lower cholesterol and prevent cholesterol buildup in arteries. 2. Dry beans, oatmeal, and red apples: soluble fiber can help lower "bad" cholesterol. 3. Olive oil, salmon, and walnuts: "Good" fats may help increase "good" HDL cholesterol, lower blood pressure, reduce blood clots, and reduce inflammation.

Lentil Soup with Red Wine and Parsley

I found this recipe in the Humana Active Outlook magazine for Spring 2014. I love lentil soup and this seems like a really good recipe. 1 TBS olive oil 1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup) 2 carrots, peeled and grated 1 tsp dried thyme 1 14 oz can no-added salt diced tomatoes with their juice 4 cups (32 oz) reduced sodium veggie chicken broth 2 cups water 1 1/4 cups brown lentils (about 1/2 pound) rinsed and picked over 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup red wine 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and thyme. Cook for about 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in the tomatoes, broth, water, and lentils. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Add salt.

No-Cook Oatmeal with Cherries and Apples

I found this recipe in the Humana Active Outlook Magazine and it looks very good (Spring 2014). Also, it is "heart friendly". Ingredients: 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup orange or apple juice 1/3 cup frozen or fresh pitted cherries 1/2 cup chopped red apple 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 2 TBS ground flax seed 1/8 tsp cinnamon. Directions: Mix oats, fruit and yogurt the night before and serve in the morning. In a large bowl, combine oats,, yogurt, and orange juice. Let stand 5 minutes. Gently fold in cherries, apple, walnuts, flaxseed and cinnamon. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serves 2 Nutrition per serving Calories 341 Protein 12.3 grams Carbohydrates 41.8 grams Dietary fiber 8 grams Total Sugars 14 grams Total Fat 16 grams Cholesterol 1 mg Sodium 39 mg

Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas

This is my favorite breakfast. It not only tastes good, but looks good and is good for you, too. I hope I can get the picture added! 1 cup old fashioned oats (oatmeal helps lower cholesterol) 1 cup blueberries (blueberries feed the brain) 1 banana, sliced (bananas provide potassium) 1 heaping tablespoon of cinnamon (be sure that the label says "cinnamon" as the only ingredient). Cinnamon feeds the pancreas and stabilizes blood sugar. Sugar Free Syrup Add distilled water to about 1" more than the oats. Turn on very low (for an electric stove, I turn it on 2 1/2). I cook it until the texture is very creamy. It usually takes about 1/2 hour. If it gets too hard or lumpy, add more water, stir and cook some more. Once it's done, add the blueberries, the bananas, and some syrup. Then stir. Add a little syrup to the top to make it look pretty.

Traditional Passover Sandwich - Haroset

This is part of a traditional Passover feast. Usually, the men bring the horseradish sauce and they all try to bring the absolute hottest. The contest between them is much fun! The Haroset Apples Walnuts or Pecans Raisins and/or Craisins Honey Wash apples with fruit and vegetable rinse. Chop apples, walnuts, and raisins very small. Toss with honey. Put mixture onto Matzo pieces and top with horseradish.

Celery Sticks with Sunflower Seed Spread

Celery sticks Sunflower seeds Honey Wash the celery sticks with fruit and vegetable rinse. Grind sunflower seeds in a food grinder with honey (or whatever sweetness you like) Spread onto the celery sticks. This recipe can be varied, just add: raisins Craisins almonds cashews blueberries strawberries

No Bake Oatmeal Bites

I found this on an online news site. It said that it was from Redbook but didn't give any further info. 1 cup oatmeal 2/3 cup coconut flakes 1/2 cup almond butter 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 1/3 cup raw honey 1 tsp vanilla Put all ingredients into a bowl and mix. Put in fridge for one hour in an airtight container

Sweet Potato Fries with Rosemary!

This recipe can be made with regular potatoes also but it tastes best with deep orange sweet potatoes (which are really yams. This is a great low calorie snack or a lovely side dish for your meal. Organic Sweet potatoes Olive Oil Sea Salt Rosemary leaves Wash potatoes in fruit and vegetable rinse and then peel. Cut into French fry shape (by hand or with a vegetable cutter) Drizzle oil on the bottom of a baking pan Put fries into the pan and drizzle more olive oil on top. Sprinkle sea salt and rosemary leaves on top. You can adjust the amount of the ingredients according to how many you are serving. For health reasons, be sparing with the salt, but it does need a little because the salty sweetness is a yummy combination!

Raw, Shredded Salad

This salad idea came about because I had a head of cabbage, some carrots and some celery. 1 head of organic cabbage 6 organic carrots 4 organic celery stalks Wash all veggies in fruit and vegetable rinse. Use a shredder or sharp knife to shred all of the veggies and put into a large bowl or into separate containers for lunch. Add your favorite salad dressing or homemade dressing. I also put this on top of my spinach salad for a cancer fighting lunch.

Raw, Vegan Piña Kale-ada Green Smoothie!

Published on Apr 23, 2014 From Kristina of Rawfully Organic Piña Kale-ada Green Smoothie! Raw, vegan, and low fat! Enjoy this delicious sweet drink outside for a quick get-a-way! http://youtu.be/pxEmDZtRpRY Ingredients for the Green Smoothie: 2-4 cups ripe pineapple, diced 1-2 cups of young coconut water 2 cups kale, de-stemmed 1 tsp. rose water Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender, pour, and enjoy! YUM! See the video here: www.youtube.com/fullyrawkristina

Dr. Wu's Raw Green Smoothie - Good For The Skin!

I found this recipe in Prevention magazine (April 2014) and it sounds really good. I love the taste of kale! This recipe has "calcium rich kale, hydrating cucumber, and omega-3 packed flaxseed, along with a squeeze of lemon, and anti-oxidant powerhouse. Blend with 12 oz. water and 1 ice cube until liquefied." 2 small apples with skin, chopped 1/2 c chopped kale 1/2 c chopped spinach 1/2 c chopped cucumber 1 Tbs flaxseed (seeds are better than powder. if you use a Vitamix, they will grind up just fine) 1 Tbs sliced ginger A few sprigs of parsley Juice of 1 lemon

Raw - Going Green Smoothie

Going Green Smoothie (I found this recipe and it sounds much like a green smoothie that I used to make. It was delicious.) This recipe is from Vitamix Submitted by: Vitamix Going Green Smoothie Yield: 1 1/2 c (360 ml) Total Time: 11 Minutes Difficulty: Easy Print: 8.5x11 Save to: Recipe Book 35 Ingredients 1/3 cup (80 ml) ice cubes 1/3 cup (55 g) pineapple chunks 1/4 ripe banana, peeled, halved 1 cup (30 g) fresh spinach, packed 1/2 cup (75 g) green grapes 1/4 cup (60 ml) water Directions Place all ingredients into the Vitamix 20-ounce container in the order listed and secure blade. Turn the dial to 1 and slowly increase speed to 10. Blend for 25 to 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached. Nutritional Facts Servings Size 1 cup (240 ml) Amount Per Serving Calories 110 Total Fat 0 g Saturated Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 50 mg Total Carbohydrate 30 g Dietary Fiber 3 g Sugars 20 g Protein

Raw Cream of Greens Soup

I found this recipe by Christie Mae Qualey. It sounds super good and I will try it very soon. 2 lg bunches organic kale, spinach, collard greens or chard (use your favorites 1/2 bunch dill, cilantro, basil, or parsley (or a mix) 1/4 red onion 2 green onions 1 organic avocado 1 organic zucchini, chopped 1 rib celery, chopped 1/2 cup soaked, dried mango (or one date) 1/4 cup water Place all ingredients into high speed blender or food processor and blend until creamy texture is reached. Top with desired ingredients. Avocados, sprouts, and fresh herbs suit my fancy for this recipe. Serve fresh or within 24 hours. It is best served at room temperature. Optional: jalapeno pepper and/or dandelion greens add a nice kick.

Gluten Free Sugar Free Vegan Banana Bread

I found this recipe by Jolene Holmes, a Nutritional Therapist practitioner (NTP). I've adapted it for my sugar free, vegan diet. 3 bananas (about 1 1/2 cups) mashed Egg Replacer equivalent to 3 large eggs (I've found that I need to double the amount of egg replacer when baking, so that would be the equivalent of 6 eggs). 1 TBS pure vanilla extract 1 TBS Xylitol (Stevia keeps the bread from rising) 1/4 cup coconut oil 2 cups blanched almond flour 1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt 1 tsp baking soda Place banana, egg replacer, vanilla, Xylitol and coconut oil in a food processor. Pulse ingredients together. Pulse in almond flour, salt, and baking soda. Scoop batter into a 7.5 by 3.5 loaf pan that has been rubbed with coconut oil. Bake at 350 for 55-65 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Raw Strawberry Banana Smoothie

I love the combination of strawberries and bananas. This is one of my favorite smoothies! This blender makes two full meals. Cut it in half to make just one meal, or in thirds for a snack. I make it for two days and just put it in the fridge for the second day. 3 cups distilled water 1/4 cup golden flax seed (for protein and fiber) 2 scoops of organic soy powder (soy is good protein for those not allergic) 2 cups frozen strawberries 6 bananas (frozen or fresh) To freeze bananas: be sure to peel first and cut off the dark piece at the bottom of the banana. Put into plastic bags onto a flat surface (a cookie sheet works). Put water into VitaMix blender (or other heavy blender) Add flax seed and powdered soy. Turn blender on variable-low and gradually turn up to 10. Then turn blender onto high and blend until flax seeds are finely blended. Add strawberries through hole in top of blender while it is running on high. Add bananas one at a time. If using frozen bananas, there might be a need for a bit more water. Blend until all the colors have blended in. I put this into two thermal containers (or a thermoses) and put one into the fridge and one into my thermal carrier for my dinner.

Crockpot Spanish Rice Plus!

3 cups distilled water 2 cups TVP McKay's non-beef seasoning mix 2 cups basmati rice 4 cups distilled water 1 large can tomato sauce 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Put 3 cups distilled water in a medium saucepan and bring to boil. Turn off heat and add enough McKay's to make it look like beef broth. Add TVP and stir. Add more water if too dry, add more TVP if too wet. The mixture should look like cooked hamburger. Let stand. Heat a large fry pan, then add about 3 tablespoons olive oil and chopped onions, bell peppers and celery. Cook until onions are translucent. In the crockpot, place the rice, 4 cups distilled water, TVP mixtgure, tomato sauce, bell peppers, onions, and celery. Cover tightly and turn on low heat for all day cooking or high heat for 6 hour cooking. This dish is so filling it's a one dish meal. Any leftovers can be put into tomato soup for Tomato Soup with Rice. Yummy!

Cancer Fighting Raw Green Juice

I found this recipe on Kristina's Fully Raw website. It is very tasty, but, more importantly, none of us gets enough greens and here's an easy way to get them. I love the ginger taste! Prevention starts HERE. This green juice is the most alkalizing juice! It's filled with minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, and powerful proteins. One a day keeps the doctor away! Ingredients:! Ingredients: ❤2-4 Large Cucumbers ❤Head of Spinach ❤Green Kale ❤Black Dinosaur Kale ❤5-6 Stalks Celery ❤Bunch of Romaine ❤Watercress ❤FEW Dandelion Leaves (Note: if you do not want this to be bitter, leave out the dandelion leaves) ❤Juice of 5-8 Lemons ❤Optional: Thumb of Ginger Use your favorite greens. Do not feel that you need to be exact with amounts on the greens. It's the combination of them that matters. Run all ingredients through a juicer, strain, and savor! Happy, healthy, juicing! Want to keep up with me daily? ❤ Co-op: http://www.rawfullyorganic.com ❤ FullyRaw: http://www.fullyraw.com ❤ FullyRaw You Tube: http://www.youtube.com/fullyrawkristina ❤ FullyRaw Kristina Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/fullyrawkristina ❤ Kristina's Personal Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/kristinacarrillobucaram

Go Hawks Salad Goes Over Big!

My Seahawks' Salad went over just wonderfully and the Seahawks won! Yea! I'm planning some new recipes this week so keep checking this blog.

Super Bowl Super Salad!

Seattle Super Bowl Salad! Blueberries Kiwis Bananas Organic is healthier than not organic. Put blueberries into large bowl. Peel kiwis & bananas & cut into small pieces. Put into fridge to blend flavors. No need for dressing, the kiwis will give enough moisture. Kiwis will also limit browning of the bananas. Make as much or as little as you need according to the number of people who are coming. (P.S., we had this at our Super Bowl Party and it was absolutely delicious!) P.S.S. Of course, it could have been because the Seahawks won......just kidding. Broncos Super Bowl Yummy Yams! Organic Yams (orange inside) Organic Raisins Rosemary (not powder) Salt to taste (after cooking) Olive oil Peel yams & cut into small French fry shapes, then put into a large bowl. Pour olive oil over it & add raisins & rosemary. Bake at 375 until the yams are carmelized.

All Raw Great Green Juice

Great Green Juice 1 pineapple 4-5 Celery Stalks 1 bunch of kale 3 cucumbers Slice and dice all. Then, blend them until smooth. Pineapple – helps inflammation and skin glow Cucumber – high good carbs-for beauty feel good Celery – sodium – helps hydration and good for skin Kale – promotes energy, has tons of energy, helps you feel fresh and satisfied