By eating only natural foods, we give ourselves and our families the materials needed for vibrant health and energy. Food was meant to be enjoyable, nourishing and satisfying. In the same light, we must be aware that eating things that our bodies were not designed to process, such as artificial foods, food additives and preservatives are going to cause health difficulties. Our bodies are machines, and machines require the proper fuel to run properly. Putting oil in a gas heating system would not work. Neither will our bodies hold up if we repeatedly eat non-food items. It is not just a choice of one food or the other, but a chemical reaction in the body when we put chemicals in our system.
Raw Alfredo Sauce
one clove of garlic
one tablespoon lemon juice
one cup of raw cashews
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herb blend
3/4 cup of water
1/8 teaspoon Himalayan salt or Seasoned Salt
Place water and cashews in blender to soak for an hour, then add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve with raw zucchini pasta, or raw chopped broccoli, or toss with steamed broccoli or, or any other combination you choose.
Herbs add so much to a recipe, making the flavors come alive. Fresh, vibrant herbs give our bodies healthful properties. (affiliate links are included for your convenience.)
1/4 cup celery diced
4 cloves garlic
1 inch grated ginger
1 chopped onion diced
1 chopped green pepper diced
1 cup spinach chopped, optional
4 diced roma tomatoes
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 cubed zucchini optional
2 pounds chicken (unless you are vegetarian, then toss in more veggies)
2 tablespoons coconut oil or mustard oil
2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
2 cup water
Sauté onion, ginger and garlic in coconut oil, then add celery, green pepper and tomatoes and other vegetables. Add curry powder to the pot. Then add arrowroot powder to the water, mix and add to the pot. Heat till bubbling, sauce will thicken. Then add chicken and cook till chicken is done. Serve over rice or quinoa with a side of applesauce. Definitely a favorite at our house.
2 cans garbanzo beans
4 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon OED Salt
1/2 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
4 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
Blend on high till smooth and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika. Use in place of mayo or as a dip for veggies and chips.
:1 cup dry black beans, rinse, rinse, rinse, and soak overnight, simmer for 2 hours. Rinse and drain.
Or if using canned black beans; use 2 cans and rinse, rinse, rinse and drain.
In a Food Chopper or Processor place:
All the beans
3/4 tsp OED Seasoning Salt
1 tsp Taco Seasoning
3 cloves garlic
3 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp water if needed
Puree and serve with tortilla chips, or veggies, or whatever else you want. A great high protein snack.
1/2 cup raw organic apple cider vinegar or organic balsamic
2 tablespoons honey (optional)
1 teaspoon Himalayan salt and garlic powder, or Salt for All Blend - an organic blend of seasonings and salt
1 tablespoon blend of Italian herbs blend
1 crushed and chopped clove of garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
Shake or mix well, let set for 1/2 hour or so and serve with salad.
