Kidney Detox Juice

Kidney Detox Juice

1 Small Seedless Watermelon

2 Carrots

1 Cucumber

1 bunch Cilantro

(Substitute Mint for Cilantro)

Best cold pressed this extremely delicious and refreshing juice is highly beneficial to the Kidneys. The combination of ingredients works together to super detox the kidneys and body. 

The following are the detoxing benefits of this juices ingredients:

1. Watermelon juice is great for your kidneys, having a highly cleansing effect when you drink it. It helps to flush out ammonia and uric acid and has even been known to help with kidney stones.

2. Cilantro can help cleanse the body of toxic metals.  A small amount of cilantro delivers the full daily value of vitamin A and K and is rich in vitamin C, potassium, and manganese

3. Cucumbers have been used in Indian traditional medicine since ancient times. Known for their antidiabetic, lipid-lowering and antioxidant activity, cucumbers have a detoxifying, cleansing effect on the body and are a great way to prevent dehydration, constipation and overheating.

4. Carrots are packed with vitamins; manganese, potassium, B1, B2, B3, B6, vitamin C and can boost collagen. Carrots can cleanse the body of toxins due to the amount of Vitamin A they contain. The Vitamin A works with the liver to reduce bile and to help flush out fat.

Great for detoxing the kidneys and flushing the body of metals this cold pressed juice will wow your taste buds and your organ health!

Being a holistic nutritionist!

Being a holistic nutritionist is like explaining to a child over and over again, why they can't eat glue. But it's adults. 

And they were taught glue is good for them. An education paid for by the glue companies.  

With studies that say glue isn't so bad.  Studies paid for by the glue companies. 

Then everyone wonders why their bodies aren't lasting and they're getting sick. 

You're filled with glue. How did you expect it to turn out?  

But wait. 

We have a glue reducer pill that allows your body to function on glue. The side affects are: it will destroy what isn't destroyed by the glue already but you will live maybe a few months longer, in agony but you can still eat your glue a little bit longer. 

New studies prove that glue is acceptable to eat if you take the glue reducer pill. A study paid for by the pharmaceutical and glue companies. 

Replace glue with chemicals, meat, dairy and pharmaceuticals. 

That's how cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, arthritis, obesity, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, MS, Cardiovascular Disease, Autism, ADD, ADHD; etc, Exists. 

It's why there is a pill for everything. 

You might as well be eating glue. 

It's really simple!  What you eat either keeps you alive or kills you!  Don't eat glue. 

Matcha Green Tea Cake

Matcha Green Tea Cake

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Cake:

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3/4 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour 

3/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 cup packed soft medjool dates, pitted, soaked in water for 30 minutes and 1/2 cup of the water reserved

2 Tbsp raw almond butter

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

1 Tbsp matcha powder

1/2 cup filtered water

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

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Topping:

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1/4 cup thin coconut milk

1 tsp matcha

2 tsp maple syrup

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1. Preheat the oven to 375F degrees and Oil a round cake pan with coconut oil and line the bottom with parchment.

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2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt in a large bowl and blend well.

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3. Place dates, reserved water, almond butter, water, matcha, and vanilla extract into a blender, and blend until smooth, then whisk the mixture into the flour mixture until well blended. Whisk in the cider vinegar until bubbles form.

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4. Pour the cake batter into prepared pan, and place in the oven.

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5. Bake cake until set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out almost clean, about 25-30 minutes.  Remove from oven, let cool completely, then unmold onto a plate. 

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6. To make the Topping, whisk together the coconut milk, matcha, maple syrup and vanilla. Brush this over the cake until it's soaked in the topping.

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7. Dust with Matcha Powder and Coconut Sugar and let set and cool before serving

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This delicious cake is full of Matcha goodness! It has such a sweet unique flavor and soaking the cake in the topping gives this cake a melt in your mouth texture and a very delicious taste! Enjoy! 

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6 Beneficial Chinese Teas

In the Chinese Culture they use different teas at different times to help them through their day. Jasmine Tea in the morning to help get going and Lychee Black Tea as they start their work day for focus. There are many teas that are used for their medicinal purposes as well. Here are 6 Beneficial Chinese Teas: 

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1. Milk Oolong Tea: Getting its name from its rich milky taste, Milk Oolong Tea supply's iron to the body and can enrich the blood. It's beneficial for our joints. It contains minerals such as manganese, magnesium, calcium, and potassium that are all essential to important health functions within the body 
2. Ginseng Oolong Tea:The tea is derived from a perennial plant root. The major health benefits of tea are due to the naturally occurring chemicals called  ‘ginsenosides’ that are present in this root. The health benefits include a reduced risk of developing cancer, PMS relief, weight loss , improvement of digestive disorders, and a boosted immune system, as well as improving signs of mental distress, asthma, arthritis, and sexual dysfunction. 
3. Jasmine Green Tea: Packed with antioxidants, Jasmine green tea carries numerous health benefits ranging from clearing skin and improving digestion to aiding in weight loss and cancer prevention
4. Lychee Rose Black Tea: Infused with the fresh nectar of lychee fruit and blended with roses this Tea brews a sweet and fragrant cup  Lychee Rose Black Tea is high in vitamin C and trace minerals which improves facial complexion, relieves stomach bloatedness and eases menstrual pain. It's good for circulation, helps with anemia and memory issues. 
5. Pu'er Tea: Although Pu'er Tea has a lower level of antioxidants than Green Tea, Chinese people credit it with many health benefits, especially weight loss, reduction of serum cholesterol, and cardiovascular protection. Unlike other teas, which get stale over time, pu-erh can mellow and improve with age like fine wine. Some pu-erh teas are more than 50 years old.
6. Fruit Tea: There are many benefits of drinking Fruit tea as it is jam-packed with assorted vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It is specifically high in vitamin C which makes Fruit teas ideal for warding off colds and other illnesses by keeping the immune system strong and healthy.

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Through out the centuries Chinese Medicine has long used teas for helping to cure disease as well as prevent it. In Chinese Culture teas have long be used for ceremonial purposes as some teas carry long ancestral roots. Tea can add many benefits to your health so as our days get longer its nice to take a moment to enjoy a delicious and relaxing cup of tea knowing your body and mind will benefit. 

Vegan Steamed Buns

Vegan Steamed Buns 

Filling:

3/4 cup hoisin sauce

1 cup diced Mushrooms

1 cup diced Sprouts 

1 cup shredded cabbage

1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced

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Marinate Filling for 2 hrs then sauté in pan and set aside. 

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Dough:

1 package active dry yeast

1/2 warm water

1 1/2 cups organic unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading

1 1/2 cups organic unbleached cake flour

3 tablespoons Coconut sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup warm coconut or Almond milk

1 tablespoon Coconut or Avocado Seed oil, plus more as needed

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For the dough:

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Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water in a small bowl. After a few minutes, the yeast will begin to foam and bubble then set aside. 

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In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder. Make a well in the center and add warm coconut/Almond milk, oil, and activated yeast. Work the dough well then using a floured board knead until the dough becomes smooth, soft, and pliable, about 5 to 10 minutes. Lightly oil the dough ball. Cover with plastic wrap in a bowl and allow the dough to rise undisturbed for 40 minutes to 1 hour. It should double in volume.

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Assembly:

To form the buns, remove the dough from the bowl and roll it into 1 long rope. Cut the rope into 12 equal portions. Roll each piece and set them aside in a bowl. Using a rolling pin, flatten each ball into 4-inch circles, leaving the center slightly thicker then its edges. Put a heaping tablespoon of the filling into the center of each disk and pinch the tops closed to seal. Let rest for 10 minutes

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Fill a bamboo or stainless steel steamer with water and bring it to a boil. Line with parchment paper. When ready to cook, place the buns on the parchment rounds and into the steamer

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Do not overcrowd your steamer. Steam the buns in batches if necessary. Steam for 12 to 15 minutes, then remove the buns from the heat and serve them warm.

Veggie Udon

Veggie Udon

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1/2 ounce dried woodear mushrooms (Asian grocery store)

1/2 ounce dried morel mushrooms (asian grocery store)

4 ounces Shiitake Mushrooms 

8 scallions

2 Minced Garlic Cloves 

1 small white onion chopped 

1 (4-inch) piece of kombu dried sea kelp

2 tablespoons Liquid Aminos 

2 tablespoons Mirin Japanese Rice wine 

Dash of Himalayan Pink Salt 

1 Red Pepper cut into 3/4-inch strips

1 Orange Pepper cut

1 Green Pepper cut 

2 servings fresh or dried udon noodles

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1. Combine woodear and morels mushrooms in a medium saucepan and cover with 1 1/2 quarts water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes while mushrooms rehydrate. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add fresh mushroom shiitake mushrooms, 1-inch of scallions, garlic cloves, onion, and kombu to pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. 

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2. When broth is simmered, strain through a fine mesh strainer and return to pot, discarding solids. Add soy sauce and mirin and season to taste with salt. You should have about 1 quart of broth. Keep warm.

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3. Heat 1 tablespoon Coconut oil or water in a wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until lightly smoking. Add peppers and stir-fry until lightly completely tender, about 2 minutes. 

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4.  Cook udon in boiling water according to package directions

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5. Put Udon noodles in a bowl and top with broth and veggies

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Savory and hearty this Veggie Udon is extremely flavorful and good for you! 

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Aloe Vera Cucumber Cooler

Aloe Vera Cucumber Cooler

3 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel or Juice  

Juice of one Lemon

Sliced Lemon

Sliced Cucumber 

32oz Filtered Water or Sparkling Water 

1 tbsp Maple Syrup (optional) 

Mix Aloe Vera and Maple Syrup (optional) with Water then add the Juice of one Lemon, Lemon Slices and Cucumber slices to the Water.  Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving! 

I keep this on hand in my fridge for a delicious flavored water when I don't want to drink just plain old water!  It's very refreshing and cooling on a hot day! 

Drinking aloe vera juice is a very healthy habit, as it can aid in weight loss, digestion, and immune function. Aloe vera gel is a superfood packed full of vitamins and minerals. It contains B complex vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12 as well as vitamins A, C and E. It is a good plant source of folic acids too.  Aloe vera aids in digestive health by balancing stomach acids, thereby helping your body to absorb the nutrients you consume. It also has laxative qualities, so if you ever have trouble with constipation, drinking a little juice from the aloe plant will help to get things moving again.