Ginger Veggie Roll

 

Ginger Veggie Roll: 

Rice:

1 cup Brown Rice 

2 cups Water 

1 tsp Raw Coconut Sugar

1 tbsp Fresh Grated Ginger

1 tsp @braggsacvhealth Liquid Aminos

1. Bring water to a boil then add Brown Rice and Coconut Sugar. 

2. Boil for 15 minutes then start stirring every few minutes. 3. When the water starts to thicken (about 25 minutes into boiling) add the Ginger and Liquid Aminos. 

4. Keep stirring until the water is gone and the rice will have a creamy Brown coating on it. 

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Sushi:

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1 Carrot Sliced into long thin Strips

1 Cucumber Sliced into long thin Strips

1 Avocado Sliced into long thin Strips

1 cup Bean Sprouts

Nori Seaweed Papers (will say for sushi)

1. Lay the Nori Paper on a plate. Make a thin layer of Ginger Rice leaving about a 1/2 an inch boarder on two sides. 

2. On one end layer Carrots, Cucumber, Avocado and Sprouts. 

3. Using the 1/2 inch boarder start to roll the Nori Paper tightly over the veggies. 

4. Keep rolling until it forms a log. 

Tips: You can use parchment paper or your hands to press on the roll to make sure it's all tightly rolled. You can use a sushi roller but you really don't need to because it's really easy to roll. 

5. Using a very sharp serrated knife cut the roll into pieces. Yum! 

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You don't even need a dip with this roll because the ginger and Liquid Aminos give this roll an authentic Sushi Soy Sauce taste. 

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I like to pair this roll with a Smokey Cucumber Salad!

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This recipe is low fat, all natural, gluten free, gmo free, vegan and so delicious! .

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Healthy Vegan Vs Unhealthy Vegan

RANT: Its been a mix of emotions as I watch the rise in plantbased restaurants and people opening their minds up to cutting out animal products from their diet! .

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It’s wonderful to see groups like @physicianscommittee who are doctors educating people about the negative affects of animal products on our health while giving great healthy plant based whole food recipes and meal plans. .

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Then there is the other side with @vegnews  @eatdrinkvegan @gmweho @thekindsage @vegfestla  boasting mostly fried, junky, sugary and overly processed foods as the prime example of vegan foods. These festivals and restaurants have only a few examples of whole natural unprocessed healthy plantbased options. .

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While I understand that there are people who are only vegan for the ethical treatment of animals but the animal they’re forgetting to care about is Humans. Eating fried, fatty and processed foods with chemicals in them is so harmful for our health and leads to so many diseases that being  plantbased should protect you from developing but instead they’re creating dishes just as bad as eating animal products. .

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I think it would be wonderful if there could be a balance between the two but it seems that most restaurants and festivals are more inclined to serve oily, fried, fatty and processed foods to appeal to the masses instead of creating vegan meals that are prepared in a healthy way for the ethical treatment of the human body!

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Blueberry Granola Parfait

Blueberry Granola Parfait

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16 oz Coconut Non Dairy Yogurt Kefir 

8 oz Coconut Water (or Almond Milk) 

3 tbsp Chia Seeds

2 tbsp Honey (or Maple Syrup)

1 cup Blueberries 

2 cups Granola 

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(4 servings)

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1. Mix Kefir, Coconut Water, Honey, and Chia Seeds in a pourable bowl or measuring cup. 

2. In your serving cups add a layer of fruit then a layer of granola then a layer of the Kefir mixture until your cup is full. 

3. Place in the fridge for 2-4 hours to set or you can eat it immediately if you want but it tastes like heaven when it's set nicely and chilled.

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This delicious parfait is packed with nutrition.  Kefir is easily digested and it cleanses the intestines, provides beneficial bacteria and yeast, vitamins and minerals, and complete proteins. Kefir is such a balanced and nourishing food, it contributes to a healthy immune system and has been used to help patients suffering from AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, herpes, and cancer. Its tranquilizing effect on the nervous system has benefited many who suffer from sleep disorders, depression, and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). The benefits of combining Blueberries, a powerful antioxidant and Kefir help reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, while aiding in digestion, improving blood glucose control especially in diabetics, lowering blood pressure, and improving wound healing.

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Talk about a meal for champions!  People championing for their that is!!! So yummy and so good for you!

Fruit Fuels Good Health

Fruit fuels good health!  Don’t fear the fruit! Fruit provides the body with essential vitamins and minerals that help contribute to overall good health while certain fruits help keep specific bodily functions operating seamlessly. This chart is a great reference for the benefits of fruit.

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When you look at the overall comparison of what fruit provides the body verses what protein does for the body, it’s clear that your intake of fruit needs to be higher than your intake of protein in order for your body not to develop diseases. Keep your body running like a well oiled machine by making sure you have enough fruit in your nutrition! 

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Papaya Pitaya Parfait

Papaya Pitaya Parfait 

4 oz Coconut Non Dairy Yogurt Kefir 

8 oz Coconut Water or Almond Milk 

1 tbsp Chia Seeds

2 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup 

1/2 cup Papaya

1/2 cup Pitaya (dragonfruit) 

1/2 cup Blueberries 

1/2 cup Pineapple

1/2 cup Strawberries 

Mix Kefir, Coconut Water or Almond Milk, Honey or Maple Syrup, and Chia Seeds in a pourable bowl or measuring cup. In your serving cup add a layer of fruit then a layer of the Kefir mixture until your cup is full. Place in the fridge for 2-4 hours to set or you can eat it immediately if you want but it tastes like heaven when it's set nicely and chilled. 

Kefir is easily digested and it cleanses the intestines, provides beneficial bacteria and yeast, vitamins and minerals, and complete proteins. Kefir is such a balanced and nourishing food, it contributes to a healthy immune system and has been used to help patients suffering from AIDS, chronic fatigue syndrome, herpes, and cancer. Its tranquilizing effect on the nervous system has benefited many who suffer from sleep disorders, depression, and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). The benefits of combining Papaya, Pitaya and Kefir help reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, while aiding in digestion, improving blood glucose control especially in diabetics, lowering blood pressure, and improving wound healing.

This Papaya Pitaya Parfait is easy to make in big batches so you can prepare a few in advance to have on hand for a delicious meal, dessert or snack!  It will make your taste buds dance and your whole body happy!

Chipotle Falafel Bowl

Chipotle Falafel Bowl 

Cabbage Salad:

2 cups Shredded Cabbage

1 cup  Shredded Carrots

1 diced Orange Pepper

1 tsp Grated Ginger Root 

1 tsp Liquid Aminos

Mix all ingredients in your serving bowl. This will be the base salad for this dish. 

Ginger Pickled Cucumbers:

3 cups Distilled Vinegar 

1 cup @delish_spices Pickling Spice

3 cups Sliced Cucumbers

2 inches Sliced Ginger Root 

1 tsp Liquid Smoke

1 tsp Liquid Aminos

Place all ingredients in a bowl with a cover then place in the fridge to chill for a minimum of 15 minutes. 

Chipotle Falafel Patty

1 can Organic Preservative Free Garbanzo Beans

1 tsp Minced Habanero Pepper

1 tbsp Smoked Chipotle Pepper

1 tbsp Garlic Powder

1 tbsp Yellow Curry

1 tsp Cumin

1 tsp thyme 

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp Vanilla

1 pinky nail drop - Coconut Oil

Quinoa Flour 

Pulse all ingredients, except for the quinoa flour, in a food processor. Once all the ingredients are finely pulsed start adding 1 tbsp of Quinoa Flour at a time until the mixture forms a crumbly looking dough that will form into Patties. If the dough is too crumbly you keep adding flour until it isn't. You can always add more coconut oil as a binder but, I prefer to use as little as possible. 

Form into Patties and place in the fridge for a min of 20 minutes. 

Cooking options:

You can absolutely eat this raw! 

Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes

- this is the healthiest way to make this recipe

Pan Bake: Using an expeller cooking oil spray, I used Avocado Oil Spray, spray your pan and heat it until its sizzling. Cook patty for one minute on each side or until brown 

- the minimal amount of oil in the cooking spray adds fat to the dish and the heated oil becomes a carcinogen which mildly raises your risk for cancer. It's still a healthier way to prepare this dish

Pan Fry: Add a thin layer of oil to your pan and heat until sizzling. Submerge patty in the oil and fry until crisp on each side. 

- the high fat from the oil and frying has turned a healthy Falafel Patty into a fatty splurge of a patty. 

Layer your bowl with the cabbage salad then add the Pickled Cucumber, Falafel Patties and Garnish with Avocado. 

This dish can be prepared in the healthiest way to feed your body delicious nutrition or can be made in a decadent fatty way. 

By making small changes in how you prepare a meal, you can really make a huge impact on your weight, your immune system and your overall health. 

Learn when to splurge, learn how to be healthy 

And create a lifestyle you can live with!

Garlic Mushroom Peppers

Garlic Mushroom Peppers

3 cups Sliced Bella Mushrooms

1 Sliced Red Pepper

1 Sliced Yellow Pepper 

1 Sliced Orange Pepper

1/2 White Onion

10 minced Garlic Cloves

1/4 cup chopped Fresh Dill

1/4 cup chopped Fresh Parsley

1 tsp Fennel Seeds

Heat your frying pan with either a cooking spray or 1/4 cup of water and then add minced Garlic and Onions. Once the Garlic starts to brown add the mushrooms and peppers. Stir until Mushrooms are soft then add Dill, Parsley and Fennel Seeds. Sauté for 2 more minutes and serve! 

This is an amazing side dish or can be used in many recipes like fajitas, pasta and rice dishes. Dress it up with curry spices for an Indian Style dish or add Basil with some Nutritional Yeast to make it an Italian dish or maybe a dash of coconut sugar and soy sauce for a Teriyaki taste. The possibilities are endless. 

Nutrition tip: By adding Fennel seeds to this dish it reduces the acid from the onions making it impossible to get heartburn or gas from this dish! 

Acai Bowl

Acai Bowl

1 scoop Powdered Acai 
1 cup Water (optional: Aloe Vera Water 0 Calories)
3/4 cup Frozen Blueberries 
3/4 cup Frozen Blackberries
1 medium Banana
1 tbsp Maple Syrup

Blend all ingredients in a food processor. Pour into bowl and top with 1/4 cup Frozen Blueberries, 1/4 cup Blackberries, Banana Slices, 1/2 cup Oil Free Granola and drizzle with 1 tbsp of Honey!

You can whip this recipe up in a minute with almost zero clean up! It's fast nutrition that feeds your body and mind! Yum!