![]() Apple Cider Vinegar:
Check out: www.draxe.com/apple-cider-vinegar-uses for more specific information on each of these uses. Here's another recipe from FMTV. I have revised it somewhat. Firstly, I use an immersion blender rather than straining and using only the broth in order to get more fiber. I also add some organic vegetable bouillon to get more depth of flavour.
Ingredients: (use organic ingredients where possible)
Save your money on fancy olives by jazzing them up for yourself. I learned this trick when I lived in Chile where olives and cheese where common restaurant, bar and party fare.
SAN REMO OLIVES: Are usually on sale anywhere you shop. The can contains four ingredients: ripe olives, water, salt and ferrous gluconate. So what is ferrous gluconate? It's iron! www.befoodsmart.com rates ferrous gluconate as a 'B' so olives are a source of iron. For better absorbability, try to eat olives with a citrus or food that contains vitamin C. So, if you add these to your salad, use lemon juice in the salad dressing or have some tomatoes in your salad. Jazzed up Olives: Ingredients:
Here's another recipe from FMTV. This is by far my favorite vegan Sunday breakfast especially if you use my Curried Quinoa recipe with this.
Ingredients:
Protein, healthy fats and slow-releasing carbohydrates make for an excellent breakfast, sustain you through your morning with energy and nutrients to support your daily activities. Quinoa is a slow-releasing carbohydrates, so it won't spike your blood sugars, but it's also a complete protein source - making it a great vegan or vegetarian option to ensure you're getting all the essential amino acids to repair and build proteins in the body. Avocado is also an incredible source of vitamins, fiber and healthy fats, which will help to keep you full and your skin glowing! Go here to print this recipe: recipe_smashed_avocado_on_sauteed_greens_and_quinoa.docx ![]() Here's another recipe from FMTV. This broth is delicious and can totally replace using commercial vegetable cubes or broths for pennies. This broth is the base for the 7 broth recipes for the FMTV 7 Day Detox Cleanse. Ingredients: (use organic where possible)
![]() If you are still eating meat like my husband. The very least you can do is buy the best quality, local meats. These three types of meats are sold at Country Grocer: PORK from TANNADICE FARMS:
![]() BEEF from ISLAND PASTURES This beef is everything you want in beef from a health standpoint.
![]() CHICKEN from ISLAND FARMHOUSE POULTRY:
Here's another recipe from FMTV. Simple is sometimes best! A vegan stir-fry thrown into the weekly meal routine is a great way to use up leftover vegetables and up your daily fiber intake. Enough for 2 small meals or 1 big meal.
Ingredients: (use organic ingredients where possible)
(As this cooks so fast, always prepare all ingredients beforehand)
Not used enough Bok Choy is actually a type of Chinese cabbage. It's a part of the cruciferous vegetable group and is dense in vitamins and minerals. The vitamins C & A found in bok choy act as antioxidants and protect cell membranes from free radical damage. Ginger is a nutritional powerhouse and is both medicinal and aromatic. Ginger fights against sickness, reduces inflammation and minimizes the spread of infection. Go here to print this recipe: recipe_veggie_stir-fry_and_rice.docx ![]() Spirulina is a super-food and very important in decreasing cholesterol. I am currently taking 16 - 500mg tablets per day as part of my 28 Day Lowering Cholesterol Challenge. Other amazing benefits of this superfood include:
- Prices vary for the container with 360 tablets. The best price is at Country Grocer - 31.99. - Charlie Brown's Health Food Store - $36.95 - Pomme Natural - $34.49 - Save On - Doesn't carry Prairie Naturals ![]() Here's another recipe from FMTV. This green smoothie tastes just like mint chocolate chip ice cream - sans bloating and sugar overload. Ingredients: (use organic ingredients where possible)
Add all ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Why it's so good for you: One of the star ingredients in this smoothie is raw cacao. Raw cacao offers amazing health benefits for your entire body! Cacao is one the healthiest foods you can consume. Cacao contains the mood improver anandamide - known as the bliss molecule - which creates a feeling of euphoria. Another mood-enhancing compound found in cacao is PEA or phenylethylamine, which triggers the release of endorphins and pleasurable opium-like neurochemicals. It also helps to protect you against heart disease, prevents premature aging, boosts energy, prevents sunburn, helps improve brain function, and helps improve your metabolism. |
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