tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1254776126935482652024-03-13T12:35:18.216-04:00Conscious CravingsA Holistic Approach To Satisfying Your Sweet ToothLisa Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10819986337393306889noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125477612693548265.post-55965850431143503312010-04-14T12:38:00.001-04:002010-04-14T12:38:43.752-04:00Ani Phyo Lucuma Powder Ice CreamLucuma powder is one of my favorite alternative sweeteners. Not only does it taste good with it's mild, buttery, soft, sweet flavor, it's loaded with carotene & antioxidants! <a href="http://www.aniphyo.com/">Ani Phyo</a>, one of my favorite raw food chefs, makes an amazing raw ice cream out of this stuff. Your going to love it! It's simple, easy, and your friends are going to be amazed that this ice cream is actually healthy for you! Yes, sugar is sugar, but if your going to have it, you mine as well throw in some nutrition into the mix too!<br />
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This stuff was so good that when I went to get some more out of the freezer, I noticed my husband nearly killed the entire thing!. I will definitely be buying more cashews at my next health food store stop : ) Enjoy it! I know we did!<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Lucuma Ice Cream by Ani Phyo</span></b><br />
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</div><div><b>ingredients</b></div><div>1/2 cup lucuma powder</div><div>1 cup cashews</div><div>1 tbsp vanilla powder or extract</div><div>1/4 cup yacon syrup or agave</div><div>1 cup water<br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">Chocolate Nut Cookies</span></b><br />
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1/2 cup coconut butter<br />
2/3 cup agave<br />
2 tbsp cocoa powder<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
1 cup dried coconut<br />
1/4 cup almonds, chopped<br />
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1. Melt coconut butter and agave then stir in cocoa powder and vanilla until well blended<br />
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2 cups oats<br />
1/2 cup peanut butter<br />
1/3 cup agave<br />
1/4 cup coconut oil<br />
1 tbsp coconut butter<br />
3/4 cup coconut flakes<br />
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1. <b>To keep it RAW:</b> Mix everything together in bowl and enjoy OR<br />
2. Preheat oven to 275<br />
3. Heat all ingredients in saucepan until melted except oats and coconut flakes<br />
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3 frozen bananas<br />
1/4 cup dried coconut<br />
1/4 cup raisins<br />
1 tsp cinnamon<br />
1 tsp cocoa powder<br />
1 tsp coconut butter<br />
2 tbsp water<br />
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1. throw everything in either the blender or food processor and process until smooth<br />
2. SAY YUMMY!!!Lisa Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10819986337393306889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125477612693548265.post-42645430908145916532009-12-07T11:28:00.005-05:002009-12-08T11:47:19.620-05:00What Should I Do With My Juice Pulp?There are so many uses for juice pulp, like using it in raw pies, breads, and mock salads. But here is just another use if you still have a ton left over after all of your cooking or uncooking is done and you don't want to put it in your compost just yet! <b>Skin Care Product!!!</b> Depending on your skin type, use these masks accordingly. Mix 1 tbsp of pulp with any base mask of your choice. <b>I just started using this <a href="http://coldfusion.affiliateshop.com/AIDLink.cfm?AID=108076&Redirect=/clay/clay.html">French Green Clay</a> and I LOVE IT!</b> So now all there is to do is add a little pulp to my clay paste and apply to my skin : ) Have fun with a day at the <b>SPA</b><b> in your very own bathroom!</b><br />
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</div><div>3 lbs sweet potatoes, chopped<br />
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<b>That all changed about two weeks ago</b> when I was walking through my health food store market in the raw food section and figured I would try a rather pricey yet raw breakfast bar. Let me tell you, <b>it was more then worth it and I am ready to share it!</b>I Of course my requirements were delicious and nutritious but it didn't stop there! This is a one of a kind <b>raw, vegan, organic, most importantly SUPER EASY</b>, breakfast bar that has the potential of leaving you satiated until lunch! It doesn't get much better then that when looking for a breakfast/snack bar on the run.<br />
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<b>So here is my new found secret!</b> It's Lydia's Organics! My two favorites are the Spirulina and Cocoa Crunch. YUMMY! You have got to try this for yourself. If you can't find them in your health food store, grab them online at <a href="http://www.lydiasorganics.com/products.html"><b>Lydia's online store.</b></a><br />
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So <b>the recipe is super easy and can be put together in a pinch</b>. No need for your oven or long wait time for the apples to get just right. Just get out your food processor and you are good to go!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://goodkarmaliving.blogspot.com/2009/11/raw-cranberry-sauce.html">Raw Cranberry Sauce</a></span> (<a href="http://shanghaimonkey.blogspot.com/">recipe</a> from Angelic Monkey blog)<br />
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2 cups fresh cranberries<br />
1 apple peeled<br />
1 orange (zest first then peel, cut, quarter)<br />
pinch of cinnamon<br />
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1. Combine everything in food processor<br />
2. Pulse in food processor if you like it chunky or blend in blender if you like it smooth<br />
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Click <b><a href="http://goodkarmaliving.blogspot.com/2009/11/easy-raw-thanksgiving-recipes.html">here</a></b> for more health thanksgiving recipes!Lisa Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10819986337393306889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125477612693548265.post-56135914208483314312009-11-25T18:15:00.009-05:002011-01-15T16:57:55.654-05:00Raw Apple Pie<div style="margin: 0px;"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Lisa's Raw Apple Pie</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9OlzN6WMHYI/Sw2YLs1V-nI/AAAAAAAAAaI/k7stZi5tdHA/s1600/raw+apple+pie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9OlzN6WMHYI/Sw2YLs1V-nI/AAAAAAAAAaI/k7stZi5tdHA/s400/raw+apple+pie.jpg" /></a></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">ingredients</span></div><div style="margin: 0px;"><b><i>crust</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px;">1 cup pecans</div><div style="margin: 0px;">1 cup walnuts</div><div style="margin: 0px;">16 dates (remove pits)</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
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Click <b><a href="http://goodkarmaliving.blogspot.com/2009/11/easy-raw-thanksgiving-recipes.html">here</a></b> for more <b>delicious healthy thanksgiving recipes!</b></div>Lisa Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10819986337393306889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125477612693548265.post-92047295736976157222009-11-22T22:07:00.006-05:002009-11-22T22:34:54.892-05:00Falling In Love...With Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough<b>I love helping people find healthy alternatives for sweets and candies.</b> When I was about 5 or 6 years old, my grandmother owned a candy shop and I decided to be her little helper for the day. For my break, she took me to her friends restaurant upstairs from her shop where I helped her bake chocolate chip cookies for her customers. She let me eat as much of the raw cookie dough as I wanted and I think from then on, I fell in love. <b>In love with the raw cookie dough that was.</b><br />
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So now, over 20 years later, my cookie dough craving still sneaks up on me from time to time. With a bunch of food sensitivities and not being a big fan of those sugar ups and downs, the raw cookie dough I grew up on wasn't an option. So here's to all of us health conscious, food sensitive, cookie dough cravers out there that want a nutritious cookie dough snack without having to sacrifice ANY flavor! <b>Raw cookie dough that is actually nutritious AND delicious??? </b><br />
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Some of these simple ingredients are<b> oats, <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #48681b; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, -webkit-fantasy; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.navitasnaturals.com/" style="color: magenta; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">cocoa nibs</a></span>, </b>and<b> cashews.</b> <b><a href="http://goodkarmaliving.blogspot.com/2009/11/raw-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-balls.html">Here's the full recipe!</a></b><br />
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</b>Lisa Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10819986337393306889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125477612693548265.post-89657753570803550522009-11-18T20:58:00.033-05:002009-12-02T11:18:09.630-05:00The Truth About Coconut Oil : How To Use It In Desserts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9OlzN6WMHYI/Swaj-86Ee-I/AAAAAAAAAYI/Gw4nWnO6yU4/s1600/coconut+oil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9OlzN6WMHYI/Swaj-86Ee-I/AAAAAAAAAYI/Gw4nWnO6yU4/s320/coconut+oil.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>No I am not talking about the coconut that is found in a Mounds Candy Bar. I am talking about <span style="font-weight: bold;">Certified Organic, RAW, Extra Virgin Coconut Oil baby! <span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1258648500579">T</a><b><a href="http://www.royalhimalayan.com/rawkitchen.htm">his stuff</a></b> has to be <b>my new favorite. </b>Coconut oil comes from the oil extracted from fresh coconut meat. It has gotten such a bad wrap over the years. Reason being, because everyone is concerned about the saturated fat that <b><span style="font-weight: normal;">it contains.</span> </b>BUT, the saturated fat in raw, extra virgin coconut oil is <b>NOT THE SAME </b>as the saturated fat found in hydrogenated oils. Hydrogenation occurs when oil is heated at very high temperatures and the fats in oil turn into <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trans_fat"><b>trans fats.</b></a> This is why<b> you want to make sure that when you are buying coconut oil, you are buying the one that is is labeled, Raw, Extra Virgin, Cold Pressed, <span style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Organic if possible, Coconut oil,</b> so that you can take advantage of every single health promoting effect it contains. <b><a href="http://goodkarmaliving.blogspot.com/2009/11/4-legged-friend-with-shiny-hair-strong.html">Look who else might start really enjoying it!</a></b></span></b></span></span><br />
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Try this <b>DELICIOUS <a href="http://goodkarmaliving.blogspot.com/2009/11/chocolate-walnut-truffles.html">Chocolate Walnut Truffle Recipe!</a></b><br />
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</div><b>What can it do for me?</b><br />
Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid which is known for being antiviral, anti microbial, and anti fungal. It is easily digested and gives us quick <b>sustained</b> energy unlike sugar or many processed foods. Contrary to popular belief, coconut oil actually increases our metabolic rate, burns off more fat, and leads to weight loss. It's incredible for the skin, lips, and hair and absorbs quickly so you are not all oily.<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><br />
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<b>How do I use it?</b><br />
Replace it for any butter or oil as a spread. Start adding it to your smoothies, raw foods, dehydrated food recipes, infant and baby food, ice cream and baking and sauteing. It has one of the highest smoke points over any other oil.Lisa Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10819986337393306889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125477612693548265.post-45046971121320791902009-11-18T09:20:00.040-05:002009-11-18T21:13:22.243-05:004 Legged Friend With Shiny Hair, Strong Nails, Healthy Skin...Who and What am I talking about?<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9OlzN6WMHYI/SwP9uF9GuFI/AAAAAAAAAXY/7T3DDBjWnEo/s1600/Sharlena.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_9OlzN6WMHYI/SwP9uF9GuFI/AAAAAAAAAXY/7T3DDBjWnEo/s400/Sharlena.jpg" /></a>Most mornings I struggle to open up the dark container with the pretty colorful label filled with <b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1258596624886">my favorite </a></b><b><a href="http://goodkarmaliving.blogspot.com/2009/11/truths-about-coconut-oil-fun-ways-to.html">coconut oil</a> </b>because I always seem to screw the cap on too tight. I am not forcing the lid open for me either, well maybe I have a taste, but it's for my soulmate, best friend, loving, cutie Sharlena. Sharlena is my 5 year old dog that has a <b>great build, a beautiful shiny coat, strong nails for climbing trees (her breed is known to climb trees but she doesn't know how), and moisturized skin. </b>I scoop about a tbsp into her bowl after she finishes her dog food and by the time I finish washing the spoon I used to scoop it in her bowl, I turn around and she has gobbled it all up! She <b>LOVES IT</b>!!!<br />
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Sometimes, I just sit there and watch her gobble it up giggling the entire time. I don' t know why I get such a kick out of the fact that I give my dog <a href="http://goodkarmaliving.blogspot.com/2009/11/truths-about-coconut-oil-fun-ways-to.html"><b>coconut oil</b></a><b>,</b> and she loves it. It's just funny to see how<b> our dogs like superfoods </b>like we do. My dog is very picky. She won't eat everything. She doesn't like sweets, and really likes the healthy stuff. From treating her body well, and listening to her senses, <b>l</b><b>ook at how big her smile is! She is so energetic, loves taking long car rides, and feels great that she is shining from the inside out... </b>This might also have to do with the Green Superfoods I have been giving her. More Raw Superfoods for your 4 legged friends!Lisa Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10819986337393306889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125477612693548265.post-81310202568509667062009-11-17T21:30:00.025-05:002009-12-02T11:19:13.614-05:00Chocolate Walnut Truffles<div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chocolate Walnut Truffles</span></b><br />
I came across <b><a href="http://balancedbites.blogspot.com/2009/04/recipe-easy-not-so-sweet-chocolate.html">this recipe</a> <span style="font-weight: normal;">yesterday and these looked delicious!</span> </b>I put my own twist on it. Instead of the agave nectar I added dates to keep this recipe as whole as possible. I didn't heat the coconut oil to keep it raw and more nutritious and y<b>ou can try using different dried fruits in place of the dates. </b>This is a great snack on the go and an easy start to encorporating <b><a href="http://goodkarmaliving.blogspot.com/2009/11/truths-about-coconut-oil-fun-ways-to.html">coconut oil</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">!</span></b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">ingredients</span><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 cup raw walnuts<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">1/4 cup cocoa powder<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">3 medjool dates<br />
dash of sea salt<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Process walnuts in food processor until finely ground, set aside<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Mix coconut oil, cocoa powder, and dates in food processor<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Add ground walnuts and process everything.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Spoon small portions and roll into balls. Roll balls in cocoa powder<br />
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Raw Basil Pesto</span></b><br />
<b>ingredients</b><br />
2 cups basil leaves<br />
1/2 cup salted pistachios<br />
1 small lime, juiced<br />
1/4 cup olive oil<br />
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<b>directions</b><br />
1. Grind pistachios in food processor, set aside<br />
2. Pulse basil leaves down to small pieces in food processor<br />
3. Add pistachios, lime juice, and olive oil in the food processor and mix everything all together<br />
4. YUMMY!!<br />
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add to pastas, flax crackers, or sushi<br />
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<b>ingredients</b><br />
1 cup oat groats<br />
2 large turkish figs<br />
1/2 tbsp cinnamon<br />
2 tbsp water<br />
2 tbsp sesame seeds<br />
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1. Soak oat groats overnight and rinse<br />
2. Add groats, figs, cinnamon, and water to food processor and process until creamy<br />
3. Top with sesame seeds for an added crunch!<br />
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</div>1 cup ground flax seed<br />
1 tbsp coconut oil<br />
1 banana<br />
sea salt<br />
cinnamon<br />
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1. mix all ingredients in blender on low<br />
2. form into little patties and eat!<br />
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add sliced strawberries, blueberries, or drizzle apple butter on topLisa Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10819986337393306889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125477612693548265.post-25871834626168010312009-11-07T20:57:00.007-05:002009-11-10T10:16:24.432-05:00Chickpea Miso SoupThis Soup is so easy to make. It takes about 15 before spoon filled goodness enters your mouth and the warm sensations of a first bite of hot soup runs down your throat and into your tummy ; ) I found this recipe on the side of the chickpea miso container by <a href="http://goodkarmaliving.blogspot.com/2009/11/miso-favorites.html">this company</a>. Being a little chef in my own kitchen, I now know how flavorful leeks are in soups, Oh My Goodness, Wow! Definitely will be using more leeks in soups to come!<br />
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<b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Chickpea Miso Soup</span></b><br />
2 leeks, chopped<br />
2 carrots, chopped<br />
1 cup chickpeas<br />
4-5 tbsp chickpea miso (or miso of choice)<br />
4 cups water<br />
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1. Bring leeks and carrots to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes<br />
2. Add chickpeas and cook an additional 5 minutes<br />
3. Mix a little of the water with miso paste until it becomes a liquid<br />
4. Add miso to soup and turn off heat<br />
5. Serve and enjoy!Lisa Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10819986337393306889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125477612693548265.post-20603354229806601012009-11-06T18:59:00.008-05:002009-12-02T11:23:54.915-05:00Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls<div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raw Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls</span><br />
<em>Recipe inspired by </em><a href="http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/"><em>www.loveveggiesandyoga.com</em></a><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">ingredients</span><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">2/3 cup cashews</span></span><br />
</div><div><div><div style="margin: 0px;">1/3 cup oats<br />
</div></div><div><div style="margin: 0px;">4 medjool dates<br />
</div></div><div><div style="margin: 0px;">1 tsp vanilla extract<br />
1/4 cup cocoa nibs<br />
2 tbsp water<br />
Here is where to buy my favorite <span style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #48681b; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Verdana, -webkit-fantasy; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.navitasnaturals.com/" style="color: magenta; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Cocoa Nibs!</a></span><br />
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</div><div>1. Blend oats and cashews into a flour<br />
</div><div>2. Add dates, vanilla, and water, then blend into dough<br />
</div><div>3. Stir in cocoa nibs<br />
</div><div>4. Wet your hands and roll into ball<br />
</div><div>5. Store in fridge or freezer for an easy to grab snack!<br />
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</div><div>add chopped walnuts or enjoy cookies with a tall glass of my <a href="http://goodkarmaliving.blogspot.com/2009/10/raw-nut-milk-is-easy-to-make-really.html">Raw nut milk</a><br />
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1 avocado<br />
1 banana<br />
2 tbsp carob powder<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. blend until smooth<br />
2. store in fridge for 2-3 days, or in popsicle<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">mix with strawberries, granola, or hemp seeds<br />
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</div>Lisa Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10819986337393306889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125477612693548265.post-28051080778292686272009-11-02T18:45:00.008-05:002009-11-10T09:53:41.330-05:00Banana Nut Muffins (Gluten/Dairy/Egg Free)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">These muffins are delicious!! I found these on <a href="http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2009/10/vegan-banana-nut-muffins-glutensoy-free.html">this website</a> and decided to play around with the recipe. I like to keep the sugar content in my recipes to a minimum or use whole foods to sweeten it up as much as I can. You can bake these or dehydrate them if you want to keep this a raw recipe. Whatever works for you. I kept these in my refrigerator in a closed container for a week and they stayed nice and fresh! Yummy Yummy!<br />
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</div>1/4 cup cashews<br />
1/4 cup flax meal (ground flax seeds)<br />
1 banana<br />
1/3 cup hazelnut meal (ground hazelnuts)<br />
4 dates<br />
2 tbsp agave<br />
1 tsp cinnamon<br />
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1. Blend cashews and flax<br />
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend<br />
3. Pour into muffin tins<br />
4. Bake 350 degrees for 20 - 25 min (or dehydrate overnight to keep it a raw recipe)<br />
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</div>Lisa Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10819986337393306889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125477612693548265.post-45500428291797959872009-09-29T13:25:00.000-04:002009-09-29T13:42:40.401-04:00What do you want?<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">With the jewish new year just passing, praying to god for forgiveness from my sins this past weekend, and many others in my passing suggesting this exercise, I made an "I Want" list. I also made a "How Can I Serve" list to go along with it. I think it is extremely helpful to write your deepest dreams and desires down on paper so that you are more clear with the path and direction you are about to travel on for the coming year. Check mine out and then try it for yourself!</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial;font-size:13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:16px;"><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">what do I want:</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- take steps to become a spiritual teacher</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- find calm and quiet inside of myself</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- feel comfort and trust in silence</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- have faith and strength to feel the presence of the unknown</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- find comfort in my own spirit<br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- de-layer my shields of protection and walk bare through the light of space</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- begin writing a book on life as a spiritual being in a material world</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- create a safe environment for cleaning past wounds and moving on with life in a lighter more spacious way<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- clean up the clutter in my life so that I can be more fluid and spacious<br /></span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- walk through life like a whale swims through the sea<br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- feel fully satisfied with day to day </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- follow my heart so that I no longer have the urge to run from present tasks</span></div><div><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- explore my spiritual power and use it fearlessly</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- see god inside of everything that crosses my path</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- connect with the god within myself so that I can connect to the god within others and easily forgive</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- find community that connects me to me</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- find authentic relationships that feel easy and fun</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- self express through art</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- feed my body with healthy amounts of nutritious foods that can support and energize me</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- find movement that feels comfortable and safe for my body</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- give myself a push out into the world in moments of unhealthy isolation</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- stay with the feelings of discomfort and fear when making the choice not to stuff my feelings down with food</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- love my body and mind NOW</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- act from a loving, peaceful, and nurturing place</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- use my words to honor my hearts message</span></div><div><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- become one with inpatient energy in order to calm the waters and settle my anxiety</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- forgive myself</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- accept what is</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- acknowledge my presence and existence and make space in this universe for me</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- listen to others</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- transform fear into nurture, trust, and love</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">how can I serve?</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div></div></div><div><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- be the strength that others might not have so that it gives them the strength to feel deeply</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- help others return home to their hearts</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- help others de-layer the exterior shell of pain and suffering and find peace and comfort in the core of their spirit</span></div><div><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- inspire large crowds/public speaking</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- take people on a journey into their hearts truth</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- help others </span><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">create a safe environment for cleaning past wounds and moving on with life in a lighter more spacious way</span></span></div><div><span style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- help others connect to their god energy that exists inside their hearts</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- guide others to finding comforting spirituality that satisfies their every moment</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- help others find comfort in life and death</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- author a book that inspires many</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">- volunteer</span></div></span></span></div>Lisa Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10819986337393306889noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-125477612693548265.post-70723450281955312682009-09-21T11:01:00.003-04:002009-11-08T10:11:34.870-05:00Goji Grape Rice Zinger<span style="font-weight: bold;">ingredients</span><br />
<div><div>1/2 cup cooked brown rice<br />
</div><div>sliced grapes<br />
</div><div>goji berries<br />
</div><div>squeeze of lemon juice<br />
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</div><div><span style="font-weight: bold;">how do I cook brown rice?</span><br />
</div><div>1 cup brown rice, 2 cup water, bring to boil, simmer covered for 50 min, let sit covered for 5, uncover, fluff, serve.<br />
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<div>1 large tomato<br />
</div><div>2 red peppers<br />
</div><div>1 green pepper<br />
</div><div>1/2 lemon juiced<br />
</div><div>1/4 cup apple cider vinegar<br />
</div><div>1 tbsp olive oil<br />
</div><div>sea salt to taste<br />
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</div><div>1. cut tomato into wedges, then cut wedges in half<br />
</div><div>2. cut pepper into slices, then cut slices in half<br />
</div><div>3. add remaining ingredients and stir<br />
</div><div>4. chill in fridge (optional)<br />
</div><div>5. serve!<br />
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