• 17Feb

    Raw Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream

    http://www.terawarner.com/blog/2011/09/raw-food-recipe-cheery-chocolate-cherry-ice-cream/

    Raw Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream

    - by Danielle Felip

    This raw chocolate cherry ice cream recipe is not only simple and easy to make — it’s also nutritious, very low in fat, AND decadently delicious! With this raw ice cream recipe, you’ll be able to taste the goodness of summer any time of the year.

    Ingredients:

    • 2 frozen bananas

    • 1 cup cherries
    • 2 tbsp raw cacao
    • 1 tbsp agave nectar
      or maple syrup

     

    Directions:

    1. Place ingredients in food processor or blender and blend until smooth.

    2. Serve immediately for “soft serve” style ice cream
    OR freeze for 1 hour for firmer consistency.

    3. Top with additional raw cacao nibs, chopped cherries and silvered almonds!

    Enjoy, guilt-free!

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  • 17Feb

    Cherry Mango Love Smoothie

    Cherry Mango Love Smoothie

    http://www.terawarner.com/blog/2013/02/raw-food-recipe-cherry-mango-love-smoothie-for-valentines-day/#more-29288

    Ingredients:

    • 2-3 ripe bananas (spotted all over)
    • 2 ripe mangoes (very soft and wrinkly all over)
    • 1-2 cups frozen black cherries

    Directions:

    Place mangoes in the bottom of your Vitamix or blender, then bananas and then frozen cherries on top. If you need to you can add a little water to make it blend easier, but I like my smoothies thick. Blend until smooth. Serve and garnish if desired.

    How to cut mangos into heart shaped pieces:

    To make heart shaped mango slices, you’re going to need a really sharp preferably thin knife. Slice off the cheeks of the mango (around the inner woody pit) and trace an outline on the skin in a heart shape, or any desired shape.  Carefully cut out the mango trying to be as smooth in your cuts as possible. When you’re done you can trim any choppy bits after to make it look more streamlined.

    Additional Tips:

    If you don’t have frozen black cherries, you can use frozen raspberries. Strawberries are a possibility, just make sure they are sweet. You can easily make this a green smoothie by adding some spinach to it.  The cherries will mask the green colour and make it look more purplish.

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  • 17Feb

    Kimberly Snyder’s Green Smoothie Recipe

     Drinking the Glowing Green Smoothie (#GGS) is a great way to incorporate tremendous amounts of greens into your diet – far more than just eating your veggies. A serving of the GGS contains over 3 cups of dark leafy green vegetables, which is more than many people get in a week!

    Greens have more valuable nutrients than any other food group on the planet. You might be surprised to learn that greens even have high-quality, easily-assimilated amino acids – enough to build the protein that supports the muscle mass of the mighty, greens-eating gorilla, which pound-for-pound is the strongest animal on earth!

    Blending helps make greens’ full spectrum of nutrition readily available to the body. Nutrients are encased inside plant cells and getting their benefits requires these cells’ walls to be ruptured. Greens need to be worked down to a creamy consistency, but most people simply don’t chew that much! Blending addresses this problem, helping your body absorb the maximum amount of nutrition from your greens.

    This is the drink that I drink every day, and have all my clients drink to feel and look their best. I hope that it will become part of your daily life as well.

    I generally recommend starting out consuming around 16 ounces of the Glowing Green Smoothie, and then working up to 24 ounces or more. A Vitamix blender is definitely recommended to make this smoothie, so that it’s smooth, silky, and delicious in only a few minutes of prep time and cleanup.

     

    The advantage of making a big batch like this one is time and convenience. Unlike juice, the Glowing Green Smoothie will keep in your refrigerator, as long as it’s covered, for about two and a half days. You can share it with your family or roommates, or have it yourself over that time period. You can also freeze portion sizes of it in glass containers and thaw out the night before in a bind.

      “I don’t like diet, I like to eat right and that’s what Kim’s program is all about. She’s brilliant.”

    …Ongoing cleansing is a critical way to reach your highest potential of health and beauty. The Glowing Green Smoothie retains all of the fiber of the greens and fruit, rather than removing it. In nature, vegetables and fruit are found with both their fiber and juice intact, and we can’t improve on nature. Fiber is critical for ongoing cleansing by sweeping out toxins on a regular basis, helping to keep your digestive tract and body clean, and also keeping you more full so that you tent to eat less heavier and/or acidic foods throughout the day.”

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  • 16Aug

    *Raw Masala Chai Sun Tea

    On youtube -http://youtu.be/SehtC9x8AAU
    Masala Chai Sun Tea

    No need to go to expensive coffee/tea houses to have your warm, comforting Chai tea! Make it home and enjoy the comfort with your friends, or alone.

    So peaceful, so good for you, Masala Chai Sun Tea, brewed in the sun or on the stove. Also makes your home smell so good with the exquisite scents of

    ginger, cardamom and cloves!

    Ingredients:

    8 c. water

    2 T. decaf black tea – your choice of flavors

    2 c. almond or coconut milk

    1 T. sweetener (honey, coconut syrup, Stevia, coconut crystals)

    2 tsp. fresh ginger

    1/2 tsp. cardamom

    1/2 tsp. cloves

    Instructions:

    Choose your decaf black tea. I like Cinnamon Hazelnut today! Put in a tea ball , then a glass pitcher or jar, and fill with water. Set in a sunny window for 12 hours.

    Remove the tea. Mix the seasonings and add to the tea. Then stir in warm coconut or almond milk. Pour into tea cups.

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  • 22Jun

    *Raw Berry Banana Kombucha Frostie

    Raw Berry Banana Kombucha Frostie-

    on youtube-t: http://youtu.be/BMG4VqFh9Ps

    My husband says, “I”m not a fan of kombucha, but this is delicious! Like a Dairy Queen Frosty!”

    You won’t believe how good it is to mix a fermented Kombucha, bubbly and light, with the whipped  perfection of a fruit frostie! This recipe combines frozen fruit with Kombucha  and a touch of fresh lime juice. The flavor outcome will vary depending on what berry and what flavor of kombucha you use, so play around and have fun with it! The frosties and smoothies store-bought are often loaded with sugar and milk products. Make it yourself, the way you want it, with this organic recipe full of healthy probiotics, and get your daily fermented food into your diet!
    Ingredients:
    1 frozen banana

    1 1/4 cup chopped strawberries

    1 1/4  cup raw kombucha

    1 tbsp lime juice

    edible flowers – I used Alyssum, or sprigs of mint

    Instructions:

    Blend all ingredients, and serve! Optional ideas are to use blueberries or raspberries, instead of strawberries. Add 3 T. chopped mint before blending.
    serve over crushed ice with an edible flower in the glass. Add a little Stevia for more sweetening, if desired.

     

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  • 15Jun

    *Raw Strawberry Oat Bars

    on youtube -http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Xyz9lcXRE0&list=UUuqdm31GUiVWTLXjvr1TFuQ&index=1&feature=plcp

    My daughter says, “Wow, Mom, good one!”

    This recipe is just perfect with strawberries in season, one of my favorites of the summer delicacies.Their fruity filling and fluffy crust make these bars truly one of a kind. Add coconut to the filling for a richer taste! These bars are the perfect mix between a breakfast bar and a decadent brownie . Which means that they are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. and…there is absolutely nothing to feel guilty about. Nothing.

    Raw strawberry oat bars
    1 1/2 c.dates (pitted and soaked 10 minutes or more (save the soaking water)
    1 1/2 cup almond meal or dried almond pulp
    2 T. rolled oats
    Pinch of sea salt

    Pinch vanilla powder or extract

    1/2 tsp. cinnamon

    1 cup of strawberries, to blend with chia and honey

    1/2 c, strawberries ,thinly sliced

    1T chia seed, soaked,

    1 T. honey or liquid sweetener of choice.

    Pulse the dates, nuts, oats, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add some of the soaking water, if needed, to make a chewy crust. Press the date mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Mash half the strawberries with the honey and chia and spread on top of date mixture. Top with remaining strawberries. Slice into rectangles. Chill.

    options: Add coconut to the crust, cacao nibs to the filling, or use raspberries instead of strawberries.

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  • 25May

    *Detox Ginger Green Smoothie

    on youtube-
    : http://youtu.be/WWvJ7wJtbag

    Detox Ginger Green Smoothie – adapted from Victoria Boutenko
    Smoothies are the perfect vehicle for helping you get healthy foods while giving you a great taste. And they don’t have to have bananas!
    This one is adapted from Victoria Boutenko from Raw Family. The key ingredient here is fresh ginger or ginger-root.
    It’s a ton of nutrients, condensed and blended into a juice so your body doesn’t waste energy breaking it down. The vitamins, minerals and amino acids will flow right into your system to rejuvenate you. And it’s full of fiber, so you’re not reaching for that doughnut or that second cup of coffee between meals. Give the breakfast routine a break, and try a smoothie instead. It’ll last you for hours.

    Ingredients:

    1 cup berries (any kinds, I used goji and blackberries today.)
    2 cups fresh greens: lettuce, spinach, sprouts, kale, parsley, etc….
    2 cups water or apple/pear juice
    1/4 inch ginger-root, or to taste
    Blend.

    Some more reasons you may wish to increase your ginger consumption.

    * Enhances natural resistance for cold and flu.
    * Reduces inflammation.
    * Contains at least 12 anti-aging constituents that inactivate free radicals.
    * Supports blood platelet health and cardiovascular function.
    * Twenty-two known constituents inhibit inflammatory 5-lipoxygenase, supports prostate health.

    Ginger is a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium and Selenium, and Manganese. Find out more about ginger at The University of Maryland Medical Center.

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  • 13Mar

    Cucumber Water – an electrolyte drink

    1 gallon cold water
    1 cucumber, peeled and sliced if it’s not organic. Its skin contains a high percentage of vitamin A, so should not be peeled off.
    2 -3 slices fresh lemon, optional
    2-3 mint sprigs, optional
    ice cubes, optional

    Place fruit in water. Chill 1 hour, if desired.
    For a pitcher, just peel and slice one cucumber, cover with water and ice, chill and enjoy! It’s thirst-quenching and cooling properties are refreshing. It acts as an anti-oxidant,regulates the body’s blood pH, neutralizing acidity.

    http://www.juicing-for-health.com/cucumber-benefits.html

    health benefits of cool cucumber:

    Acidity: The alkalinity of the minerals in cucumber juice effectively helps in regulating the body’s blood pH, neutralizing acidity. The juice is also soothing for the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers.

    Blood pressure: Like celery, this colorless drink can help regulate blood pressure because of its minerals and traces of sodium.

    Connective tissues, building: The excellent source of silica contributes to the proper construction of connective tissues in our body as in the bones, muscles, cartilage, ligaments and tendons.

    Cooling: During dry and hot weather, drink a glass of cucumber + celery juice. It wonderfully helps to normalize body temperature.

    Diuretic: Cucumber juice is diuretic, encouraging waste removal through urination. This also helps in the dissolution of kidney stones.

    Fever: The temperature regulating properties in cucumber juice makes it a suitable drink when you have a fever.

    Inflammation: The Chinese think that cucumbers are too “cooling” and not suitable for people with rheumatism. But we know now that cucumber can help counter uric acids that are causing inflammation in joints. When cucumber is taken it does its cleaning work at the joints, thus stirring up pain as it eliminates the uric acid. This means it also help other inflamed conditions like arthritis, asthma, and gout.

    Hair growth: The silicon and sulfur content in cucumber juice makes it especially helpful in promoting hair growth. Drink it mixed with carrot, lettuce or spinach juice.

    Puffy eyes: Some people wake up in the morning with puffy eyes, probably due to too much water retention in the body (or having cried to sleep). To reduce the puffiness, lie down and put two slices of cucumber on the eyes for a good ten minutes.

    Skin conditions: The high amount of vitamin C
    and anti-oxidants in cucumber makes it an important ingredient in many beauty creams for treating eczema, psoriasis, acne, etc.

    Sunburn: When there is a sunburn, make cucumber juice and rub it on the affected area for a cooling and healing effect.

    Water retention: It supplies the necessary electrolytes and restores hydration of the body cells, thus reducing water retention.

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  • 13Mar

    How to Start Your Own Kefir Water/Fruit Beverage

    Here’s the instructions:
    First I dissolve 4 tablespoons of raw sugar in a cup of filtered hot boiled water and let that cool off. Then I add that cup of sugar water to 5 cups of filtered water and add the kefir grains- all in a 1/2 gallon glass mason jar. I toss in a dried fig or dried apricot. Cover with cloth napkin and rubberband and wait 24-48 hours or until piece of dried fruit rises to the top. Strain out the kefir water using a plastic or bamboo strainer into a new jar (no metal can ever touch the kefir grains and always make sure your water is filtered- no chlorine). Then add the juice of an orange, or a few slices of mango, pineapple, or a little strawberry puree, etc to the kefir water. (lots of options to flavor your water after it’s been strained) and let ferment 8-12 hours. You can use a special jar that with a tight sealing lid but watch out for too much pressure- it can explode. We use a jar with a rubber gasket but we don’t clamp the lid on tight- we just put some books and a rock on top of the lid. After the second ferment is complete, strain into a clean jar with snug lid and place in fridge. You can drink right away but it is better after several hours in the fridge.
    Forgot to mention- you can make this daily! Just start up a new batch every time you do the process for the second (fruit) ferment for the first one. Or, you can store kefir grains in the fridge in a jar of sugar water for a couple of weeks. Or, you can freeze or dehydrate your grains. It may take a while to “wake them up” if they’re been in the fridge too long, and there is a process for reconstituting them if they’ve been dehydrated (there’s a website for that)

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  • 08Dec

    Rosemary’s Cranberry Punch

    Rosemary’s Cranberry Punch
    serves 20
    Ingredients:
    3 lbs. apples
    3 lbs. orange, peeled
    1/2 pineapple, peeled
    1 lb. cranberries
    1 lemon, peeled, with 1/2 skin on
    1 med. beet
    1 head celery
    2 c. sweetener: agave, coconut nectar, honey, maple syrup or yacon
    2 c. water
    Blend fruits and beet first, then add sweetener.

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