recipes
As simple as it is delicious, this recipe can be used in place of hummus as a dip for veggies, spread on sandwiches, or a great way to top your sprouted wheat bagel in the morning.
1-1/4 lb raw sunflower seeds (soak overnight and rinse)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1 tsp sea salt
3 Tbl fresh parsley
1 inch ginger root
In a food processor or vitamix, blend all the ingredients until creamy. Enjoy!
For a quick and easy breakfast, combine the following in a blender:
- 1 banana
- 1/2 c. strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 c. orange juice
- 1/2 c. water
- 2 Tbl. raw almond butter
Blend until smooth and enjoy!
Nutrition info per serving (whole recipe): 430 calories, 17g fat (1g saturated), 73g carbohydrate, 11g fiber, 12g protein.
Serve as a side salad, starter or snack!
- 4 cups strawberries, quartered (1 pound)
- 2 Tbl thinly sliced fresh basil
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp raw organic sugar
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
Know you should eat more vegetables, but just aren’t for one reason or another? Try starting the day with an easy-to-make smoothie that cleverly masks the essential greens your body needs to ward off illness and burn fat. After a week, you may just never go back to that bagel and cream cheese…
Juicy watermelon is not only a great treat on a hot summer day, but the health benefits of this nutrient-powerhouse are plentiful…
Two cups of watermelon packs a mean punch – for only 80 calories you get a thirst quencher that really fills you up, and contains:
Tabouleh traditionally does not contain the vegetables in this recipe, but is usually served with some kind of cucumber dish. My mother throws them in at the start for an amazing dish I can’t resist!
Parsley is MUCH more than a garnish – this common herb (found year-round at almost any supermarket) adds not only great taste to many dishes, but powerful healing properties for your body.
