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Ingredients:

-Broccoli
-Balsamic Vinegar
-Maple Syrup
-Olive Oil
-Coconut Secret Coconut Aminos
-Sesame Seeds
-Pepper Flakes

Directions:

First, steam broccoli for 2 minutes.

Then, simply toss the steamed broccoli with 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, and Coconut Secret coconut aminos.

Finally, add some sesame seeds and pepper flakes.

Enjoy!!

Green drinks offer so many benefits to your physical well-being! I recommend drinking green drinks daily, or at least five days a week, to so your body can reap the full amount of benefits it offers to your health. To name a few, here are just 5 of the benefits you will experience by its consumption.

1. Optimal Liver Function

The liver as we know has well over 500 functions and is known as the laboratory of the human body. Many scientists believe the liver is connected to every disease or dysfunction going on inside the body. So by drinking green drinks, you will give your liver the detox it deserves.

2. Increased Energy

Put down that Red Bull! With enhanced nutrient absorption of these power greens, you will definitely notice more energy throughout the day without the afternoon crash or the added chemicals that you would typically get from drinking an energy drink.

3. Improved Digestion

Vegetables are one of the healthiest foods you can eat, especially because of the amount of fiber they contain. By consuming green drinks, you will consume abundant fiber from the blended leafy greens. This will help you flush out toxins as you reach optimal digestibility.

4. Healthy Heart

Everyone deserves to live life to its fullest. Greens are full of antioxidants like vitamin A and C. By drinking green drinks daily, you will give extra love to your heart by reducing the risk of developing heart attack or stroke.

5. Reduced Cravings

When you consume nourishing and unprocessed foods like all the greens that are in green drinks, you will notice a reduction in your unhealthy cravings throughout the day and late at night. However, you may begin to crave more green drinks because you will feel so great without all the added sugar and carbs!

Ingredients:
2 bunches organic Swiss chard
2 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoon black Kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric, freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
1 cup cooked sprouted quinoa, ideally cooked in homemade chicken broth (1 to 2 ratio)
2 tablespoons of Coconut Secret coconut aminos
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:
– Remove the leaves of the Swiss chard from the central stems and thinly slice the stalk of leaves
– Put olive oil in a large sauté pan and add the chard, capers, and olives
– Add the cooked quinoa, ginger, turmeric, coconut aminos, parsley, and sea salt
– Toss and cook for 2 to 3 minutes
– Serve with delight!

1. It reduces inflammation

Inflammation, which results in the physical symptom of redness, warmth, and excruciating pain can cause detrimental effects on your body such as diabetes, autoimmune disease, heart disease, and cancer. This is why is so important to reduce inflammation and Chinese medicine can help with that.

For example, the anti-inflammatory practice of acupuncture can be used as a treatment, designed to reach certain pressure points in order to relieve the inflammation in the body. In addition, Chinese medicine helps stop any lifestyle habits, such as alcohol and cigarette smoking, which make inflammation worse.

2. It improves your muscle strength and flexibility.

In China, Tai Chi and traditional Chinese medicine were used in combination to treat and heal patients. This powerful practice can go a long way in your body and health. In addition to the aerobic workout it provides, practicing Tai Chi for just three months can improve your balance and your muscle strength and flexibility.

3. It improves your cognitive health

Traditional Chinese medicine is all about filling your body with a diet consisting of fresh, natural foods that don’t have any sorts of preservatives or chemicals. The amount of nutrients your mind and body will get from this sort of diet and the Chinese herbs can effectively regulate the hormones that protect your brain and improve your cognitive health overall.

4.  It has very few side effects

Unlike prescription and over-the-counter medication that come with harmful side effects, traditional Chinese medicine has little to no side effects. In fact, the very few side effects encountered as a result of the natural treatment of Chinese medicine are pretty harmless.

To always be on the safe side, if you are mixing traditional Chinese medicine with prescription or over-the-counter medication, make sure to consult with a professional about any possible drug interactions.  

5. It improves your quality of sleep

Sleeping well and getting enough of it is extremely important when it comes to your health. To name a few, getting quality sleep helps improve blood circulation, reduce weight, and calm anxiety.

Acupuncture, for example, has been used for thousands of years to cure insomnia and the practice of meditation can help calm the mind, leading to a better good night rest.

-1 baked yam (bake at 350 for 1.5 hours in covered pyrex dish)

-1 glass Organic Almond Milk (Whole Foods) (Protein, healthy fat)

-pinch of cinnamon (antibacterial antiviral, regulates blood sugar)

-pinch of vanilla (Aphrodisiac, calms, digestion)

-1-2 tsp raw Agave syrup to sweeten if needed

Add ingredients to blender and blend to desired consistency.

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart
and try to love the questions themselves.”
–Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926)

Ingredients:

1 drop Lemongrass Essential Oil
2 cups Cooked Wild Rice
1 cup Frozen English Peas — thawed
1 peeled Organic Orange — blended
3 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
2 tablespoons Minced Fresh Mint
1 1/2 teaspoon Grated Orange Rind
1/2 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
1/8 teaspoon Chili powder

Directions:

1. Rinse rice

2. Use 1 part rice to 3 part water or homemade chicken broth

3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer 40 minutes or until tender. Drain and fluff.

4. Toss with remaining ingredients and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Phosphorus is the body’s source of phosphate, which helps create and manage energy, synthesize protein, fat and carbohydrates, contract muscles, and maintain the body’s fluid and electrolyte balance. It is also essential for stimulating hormone production and helping the body utilize the B vitamins
Not getting enough phosphorus can contribute to the following health problems: anxiety, bone problems, fatigue, irregular breathing, irritability, numbness, skin sensitivity, stress, teeth weakness, tremors, weakness, worry, and weight changes. You can also get malaise, stiff joints, and bone pain. It may also cause glucose intolerance, irregular heartbeat and difficulty breathing. Phosphorus deficiency results in bone loss just as calcium deficiency does. Phosphorus toxicity can result in twitching, jerking, and convulsions.

Place 1 piece of salmon in a pan w/ a small amount of homemade chicken broth

bring to a boil, then turn off the heat w/ lid on

let it steam

Dressing

1 roasted red bell pepper

1 roasted plum tomato

Slice ginger

1 mild green pepper

blend skinned tomato, deskinned pepper w/ small slice of ginger

couple of small slice of mild pepper (light green and medium size)

 serve w/ salad and grated jicama tossed in lime juice

Pour on salmon after it is cooked to your desired consistency

Here is a quick and easy way to incorporate the nutritional benefits of tomatoes into your diet. Add this yummy dressing for an extra flavorful kick to your salads, proteins, vegetables, or just about anything anything else you can think of.

Fun fact: Tomatoes are a superfood packed with nutrients that support health and vitality by supporting your heart, promoting healthy skin, and even weight loss! 

Ingredients: 

-1 Roasted Tomato

-1 Fennel (slice a piece of the white part)

-2 tsp of Bragg’s Apple Cider Vinegar or Meyer Lemon Juice

Directions:

Blend all the ingredients in a blender and then pour on your vegetables. Enjoy! 

Don’t forget to pass this recipe along with your friends and family!

Ingredients:
1 -2 cups red lentils
1 fresh flat-leaf parsley sprig, finely chopped (including stem)
4 cups homemade chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 carrots finely diced or sliced
2 stalks of celery finely diced or sliced
1 onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped

3 red bell peppers (roasted- see below)

2 Anaheim chilis (roasted- see below)

Directions:

To roast peppers and chilis:

1.    Broil peppers (you can use the toaster oven) until skins are blackened .

2.    Immediately transfer the peppers to a plastic or paper bag; Seal and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes. The steam within the bag will help to loosen the skins.

3.    Remove from the bag. When cool enough to handle, remove peel and seeds with hands or a knife.

4.    Blend in blender and set aside for soup.

For soup:

1. Sauté garlic, onions, parsley, carrots and celery in olive oil.

2. Add the red lentils, cover the pan and cook over medium flame for 30 min.

3. Add cumin and celtic sea salt. Stir well and often, simmer covered.

5. Add roasted red peppers and chilis and heat until warmed.

4. Serve and delight in savory health

Nutrition Information

Red bell peppers are a great whole food source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A.

Functions of Vitamin C in the Body:
Vitamin C is vital for the immune system and tissue repair.  It is needed for  the production of collagen in the connective tissue, and used by the adrenal glands to produce hormones.  It helps maintain healthy teeth, cartilage, gums, blood vessels, and bones.

Eskimoes almost never contract scurvy! They have little or no exposure to any fruits or vegetables but contracted scurvy at dramatically lower levels than European sailors. It was later discovered that meat does, in fact, contain high levels of Vitamin C, but that it is destroyed by the cooking process. Since Eskimoes frequently eat their meat raw, Vitamin C levels in their food are high enough to protect them from scurvy. So much for the 1000 ‘s of milligrams theory. The Whole food does the trick.

Functions of Vitamin A in the Body:
Vitamin A is used in the formation of skin, bones, and teeth.  It helps maintain the surface linings of the eyes and the respiratory, urinary, and intestinal tracts. It is used therapeutically as a supplement in treating various eye problems.   Large doses can help fight acne. It neutralizes free radicals, which are corrosive compounds that may cause aging and some types of cancer.

1 cup Quinoa (cook in 2 cups of water)

6 carrots grated (raw)

2 big clumps of broccoli (slightly steamed)

Dressing

1/8 cup Hemp oil

3 tbl Almond oil

½ Lime (juice)

1 thin slice of Ginger

Celtic sea salt

2 tbl salsa

Blend all of the above in a mini chop

After quinoa is cooked let it cool slightly

Toss all the ingredients

And serve with a legume or bean to make it a complete protein

Or have it with a protein

Simple!! Fast!! And tastes great as leftovers as well