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Oatmeal Power Bites by Gwen Eager

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Oatmeal Power Bites by Gwen Eager

by Janine Walsh on May 24 2023
These may be easy to make but they sure do pack a punch of healthy goodness! Chef Gwen’s come through again with this Oatmeal Power Bites recipe that’s loaded with the good stuff like walnuts, raisins, dates, Garden of Life Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, plus—wait for it—Garden of Life Sport Plant Based Protein in Chocolate. So not only are these little bites absolutely delicious, but they’re also loaded with “good-for-you" ingredients. These gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan bites of healthy deliciousness are no bake and easy to make. Just whip up a batch and keep them in the fridge or freezer to grab-n-go any time you're in the mood for a great snack with a healthy twist. Serves: 16-18 bites   Ingredients 1 cup walnuts  1 cup oat flour  ⅓ cup raisins 6 dates, pitted  1 scoop Garden of Life Sport Plant Based Protein, Chocolate 2 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1 tsp. cinnamon  3 Tbsp. water  ½ cup coconut flakes Preparation Place first seven ingredients into the food processor using the "s" blade and process until well combined. Then add in 3 tbsp. of water and process again until the batter looks sticky. Roll tablespoon sized balls then coat in coconut flakes. Store in refrigerator or freezer and enjoy!   
Dairy Free Vanilla Buttercream by Shayna

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Dairy Free Vanilla Buttercream by Shayna

by Janine Walsh on Mar 01 2023
A yummy vanilla buttercream with a slight caramelly taste - perfect to use on the Spiced Hemp cake! This recipe will make enough icing to generously spread on one 18-20cm cake.    Refined sugar free, GF, DF, nut free, and vegan  Ingredients: 3/4 Cup coconut sugar 1 Tablespoon tapioca flour* pinch salt 70g dairy free butter (I used Olivani)** 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence   Method   Place the coconut sugar and tapioca flour in a blender (I used my nutribullet), and blitz for around 30 seconds. The mix should be very fine and look like tan coloured icing sugar.   Place the dairy free butter in a bowl, and beat with an electric mixer for around 10 seconds to soften it. Add the sugar mix, salt, and vanilla essence. Mix. This mixture will look crumbly at first, but will come together. Spread on your cake - enjoy!!  *can substitute with cornstarch, arrowroot, or potato starch. **to make a "cream cheese" icing, substitute the butter for a vegan cream cheese. 
Dairy Free Chocolate 'Buttercream' by Shayna

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Dairy Free Chocolate 'Buttercream' by Shayna

by Janine Walsh on Mar 01 2023
  A yummy chocolatey "buttercream" - perfect to use on the Beetroot Cacao brownies (not that they really need anything extra)! This recipe will make enough icing to generously spread on one 18-20cm brownie slab.    Refined sugar free, GF, DF, nut free, and vegan  Ingredients: 260g (around 1 1/2 Cups) dates 3 Tablespoons cocoa 1/3 Cup coconut oil pinch salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence Boiling water for soaking the dates in   Method     Pop the dates in a bowl and cover with the boiling water. Soak for around 10-15 minutes. When the dates have finished soaking, reserve 5 Tablespoons of the date water, and place the dates, reserved water, coconut oil, cocoa, salt, and vanilla essence into a food processor. Blitz for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth with no lumps. Have a sneaky taste test (try not to eat it all!) and then spread over your brownies. Yum!
Spicy Mushroom Stir Fry Recipe with a Savory Twist  Written by Dr. Group, DC Founder of Global Healing

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Spicy Mushroom Stir Fry Recipe with a Savory Twist Written by Dr. Group, DC Founder of Global Healing

by Janine Walsh on Feb 22 2023
If you want a fast and delicious vegan dinner tonight, try this Indian-inspired spicy mushroom stir fry with garlic, black pepper, and chives. I found the recipe on One Green Planet but modified it slightly to use organic ingredients. It's a great vegan side dish that goes well with just about anything and, best of all, it only takes 10 minutes to prepare. Spicy Mushroom Stir Fry Recipe Prep time: 2 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 2-3 Equipment Sauté pan Large roasting pan Garlic slicer or shredder Ingredients 2 tbsp organic cooking oil of your choice 1/2 tsp organic mustard seeds 1 tsp organic cumin seeds 1 or 2 organic red chilies, crushed 1 medium-sized organic red onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves organic garlic, thinly sliced 2 cups organic baby bella mushrooms, thickly sliced or quartered Celtic Sea Salt to taste 1/2 tsp fresh ground organic black pepper 2 tsp organic cilantro, chopped 1 tsp organic chives, chopped Juice of one half organic lime Directions Heat oil on medium heat for 1 minute in a sauté pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the pan. Cook until the mustard seeds begin to crackle. Add red chilies and red onions. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions wilt and begin to crisp at the edges. Stir in mushrooms and cook for another 4 minutes. Add Celtic Sea Salt, black pepper, cilantro, and chives. Mix well. Squeeze in lime juice and serve. Interesting Facts About Mushrooms If you read the nutritional information on a package of mushrooms, you’ll notice that some contain vitamin D and some don’t. When exposed to sunlight, mushrooms produce an active form of vitamin D. Most commercially grown mushrooms are raised indoors, in the dark, and lack the nutrient. Some growers expose their mushrooms to artificial ultraviolet light to induce vitamin D synthesis. Mushrooms are the only plant source of vitamin D. Meat is the only other food source of vitamin D. Mushrooms contain the same form of vitamin B12 as meat. Mushrooms have umami — a meaty, savory flavor and one of the five basic tastes. If you have a craving for meat and salt, try a mushroom dish. It might satisfy those cravings. Mushrooms are a terrific source of copper, potassium, folate, and niacin (B3). Foraging for mushrooms in the wilderness, also known as mushroom hunting, is fun but it’s important to exercise caution. Many poisonous mushrooms are nearly identical to safe varieties.
Gluten-Free, Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Written by Dr. Group, DC Founder of Global Healing

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Gluten-Free, Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Written by Dr. Group, DC Founder of Global Healing

by Janine Walsh on Feb 22 2023
These double chocolate chip cookies are not your average cookie. For one, there’s no flour, refined sugar, or processed oils in this seven-ingredient recipe. The best part is that they actually taste good! Some gluten free, vegan recipes are hit-or-miss. A lot of them just taste bland. These do not — they taste delicious and have a decadent texture. The combination of almond butter and cocoa powder produce the dense, soft, chewy consistency that double chocolate chip cookies are known to have. If you’re preparing these for an event, don’t forget to taste one when they’re fresh out the oven — the center is still a little gooey while the edges are lightly crisp. For this recipe, you’ll need the new, vegan egg-replacer: “aquafaba.” It sounds exotic, but it’s probably something you unknowingly throw out if you ever eat chickpeas. What Is Aquafaba and How Can You Use It? Aquafaba is the viscous brine left behind after boiling chickpeas. If you buy canned chickpeas, it's the water or juice many recipes instruct you to drain off. Save this liquid next time you make hummus; it’s an incredible egg substitute. When whipped, it foams up exactly like egg whites. In fact, whipped aquafaba actually makes a more stable meringue than the traditional, egg-based recipe.[1] This wonderful ingredient, once thoughtlessly discarded, rose to vegan-baking prominence because of Joël Roessel’s molecular gastronomy experiments. He was searching for a vegetable-based replacement for eggs and tried several other types of legume brine before realizing that chickpeas produced the best results. The liquid was coined aquafaba, meaning “bean liquid” by Indiana-based software engineer and vegan cook Goose Wohlt. The reason this unlikely ingredient works so well is still a bit of a mystery. Food scientists think it may have something to do with the naturally-occurring mixture of starches, hydrophilic (“water-loving”), and hydrophobic (“water-hating”) proteins in aquafaba. Substitute aquafaba for any recipe that calls for eggs as a binding ingredient. You can make egg-free, vegan macaroons, cakes, meringue, pancakes, buttercream frosting, even cocktails! According to Wohlt, add two tablespoons to replace an egg white, or three for a whole egg. Gluten-Free, Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies Prep time: 10-15 minutes Cook time: 10-12 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 12-16 cookies Ingredients 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons organic cocoa powder (if available) 3/4 cup organic coconut sugar 1/2 tablespoon of organic baking soda 4 tablespoons aquafaba from organic chickpeas 1/2 cup of organic almond butter 2 teaspoons organic vanilla 1/3 cup vegan chocolate chips Equipment Two mixing bowls Parchment paper  Silicone mini spatulas Whisk Baking sheet Cookie turner Cooling rack (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine wet ingredients (Aquafaba, vanilla, and almond butter) in a small bowl with a mini spatula. Stir until combined. Resist the urge to add more liquid, and just keep mixing for a minute or more until thoroughly combined. Mix cocoa powder, coconut or beet sugar, and baking powder together with a whisk. Add the wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until dough forms. You may need to use your hands to knead at this point. Add the chocolate chips to the dough and continue stirring until evenly distributed. (See instructions below if you want to use a cookie cutter for this recipe.) Line your baking sheet with either a silicone baking mat or a sheet of parchment paper. Roll about 2 tablespoons of dough into balls and press down slightly into a cookie shape on your baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool and enjoy! Can I Use Cookie Cutters for This Recipe? You can use this recipe for a healthier alternative to the traditional flour-based cookie-cutter cookies, but your cookies will rise and spread while baking. It can be difficult to get them to look right, but if you’re determined, go ahead and halve the measurement of chocolate chips. I also recommend lining your work area with parchment or wax paper, then covering the dough with another sheet before rolling it out to keep your rolling pin clean. Cookie Cutter Instructions Roll your dough out to about 1/4 inch thick sheet. Cut out your cookies and gently place on Silpat® or parchment paper before baking. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes. After they bake (and swell), you’ll need to re-cut the forms after they cool down. Wait for about ten minutes and firmly press cookie cutter down over baked cookie. You may need to use a chopstick or coffee stirrer to gently poke any cookie edges that try to stick to the cutter. Let cookies cool for at least 15 minutes to preserve shape. Enjoy! To store: stack cookies in a container, with wax paper sheets between layers for up to a month.
Easy Protein Chocolate Mousse by Gwen Eager

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Easy Protein Chocolate Mousse by Gwen Eager

by Janine Walsh on Feb 10 2023
Mmmm, who doesn’t love chocolate mousse? Even better, how about an easy Protein Chocolate Mousse recipe? Simple to whip up with just five ingredients, you’ll be savoring the yumminess of this gluten-free, vegetarian mousse in minutes. Added bonus—this recipe from Chef Gwen includes Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein in delicious chocolate flavor so you can feel good about indulging.  A perfect after-dinner dessert, but feel free to enjoy it anytime throughout the day as a yummy snack.   Serves: 2-4 Ingredients 2 scoops Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein, Chocolate 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream or non-dairy whipping cream  2 Tbsp. cacao   ½ cup confectioner’s sugar of choice  Raspberries, chocolate and/or mint for garnish  Preparation Place a glass bowl in freezer for at least an hour. Once the bowl has chilled, add in heavy whipping cream and beat until frothy and slightly thickened. Add in confectioner’s sugar, cacao and protein powder. Mix again, carefully, until stiff peaks form. Spoon into a plastic bag with piping tip. Pipe into bowls and garnish with raspberries, mint and shaved chocolate. 
Protein Hot Chocolate Smoothie  by Garden of Life

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Protein Hot Chocolate Smoothie by Garden of Life

by Janine Walsh on Jan 27 2023
A hot chocolate smoothie sounds like the ultimate treat, but you could actually enjoy this as a regular post-workout drink if you add a scoop of  Garden of Life Raw Organic Chocolate Protein Powder.On a cold day or after a swim, this can be a brilliantly warming drink, satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping you feeling full.Ingredients: 1 scoop Garden of Life Raw Organic Chocolate Protein Powder 700ml chocolate-flavoured almond milk 5 pitted Medjool dates Optional toppings: Chopped banana, chia seeds, raw cacao nibs Method: Heat the almond milk on the hob for around five minutes – take care not to let it boil Pour the warm milk into your blender along with the other ingredients (check that your blender can tolerate hot liquids first) When smooth, pour into a glass Add your choice of toppings, or get straight stuck in and enjoy!
The Body Ecology Diet Salad Dressing Recipe

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The Body Ecology Diet Salad Dressing Recipe

by Janine Walsh on Sep 19 2022
Ingredients for ¼ Cup: 2 tablespoons organic, unrefined olive oil 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil or a flaxseed/evening primrose oil blend 1 tablespoon raw, organic apple cider vinegar or lemon juice ¼ to ½ teaspoon Celtic sea salt and/or Herbamare to taste ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum, if desired This dressing is a Body Ecology favorite because it is so versatile! You can experiment with small amounts of flavorful oils, such as walnut or roasted pumpkin seed oil, a wonderful mustard, or your favorite herbs. For even more variety, try Sea Seasonings Dulse or Dulse with Garlic, a dash of homemade mayonnaise (or Follow Your Heart Vegenaise made with grapeseed oil), a pinch of cayenne pepper, or ½ teaspoon EcoBloom (a prebiotic that encourages the growth of friendly bifidus microorganisms). If you’re using xanthan gum as a thickening agent, blend it in just after adding the oil. This recipe is easily doubled or even quadrupled. Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 10 days.
Fermented Beet Juice. Recipe from Body Ecology.

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Fermented Beet Juice. Recipe from Body Ecology.

by Janine Walsh on Aug 23 2022
Fermented beets are packed with beneficial bacteria that help promote digestion and good gut health. Fermentation also helps reduce levels of antinutrients, such as phytates and oxalates, found in many vegetables. By reducing or eliminating phytates, we can better absorb important minerals like iron, calcium, and zinc. You can ferment fresh beets, and you can also ferment their juice. Fermented beet juice, commonly known as kvass, is traditionally enjoyed as a non-alcoholic fermented drink in Ukraine and Russia. If you’re avoiding alcohol, fermented beet juice is a delicious alternative, so serve it in a pretty wine glass. You can also use kvass as a cocktail mixer, and you can cook with it, using it like cooking vinegar, adding it to salad dressings, or mixing it into soups like borscht. (But, cooking with kvass at a higher temperature destroys the wonderful diversity of beneficial microbes, so add it after the soup has cooled.) And, a straight shot of fermented beet juice is a great daily tonic! Just like beets, beet juice has a delightful, earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness. When fermented properly, beet juice is also a little salty and sour and packed with probiotic goodness. Beets are very sweet, so be sure to ferment the juice long enough so that it becomes sour, indicating that the sugar has been mostly consumed by the beneficial microbes. As a brand-new study found, calcium, iron, and zinc can significantly increase — allowing for better bioavailability and higher mineral uptake — with fermentation. How to make fermented beet juice: It’s easier than you think Beet kvass is very easy and affordable to make at home and can be ready in just a few days or a week, depending on your preferred sourness. (It’s not ready to drink if it’s still sweet!) The process is very similar to making sauerkraut, kimchi, or traditional dill pickles and uses fermentation by Lactobacillus bacteria. To make kvass: 1. Clean and trim the beets, keeping the skins on but scrubbing well. 2. Cube the beets to about a half-inch or smaller. 3. Place the beets in quart-size jars and sprinkle with salt (1 to 2 teaspoons per 12 ounces of beets). 4. Add slices of fresh ginger, lemon rind, orange rind, and spices (optional). 5. Combine one packet of our Body Ecology Culture Starter™ with enough water to cover the beets but with about an inch of headspace in the jar. 6. Cover the jar and leave at room temperature but out of direct light. 7. Put a plate or bowl under the jar to catch any brine that bubbles out. Over the next two to three days, the Lactobacillus plantarum bacteria in the starter and the bacteria naturally present on the beets will work their magic, eating the beet sugars to create a more acidic environment. This allows the beneficial bacteria to rapidly reproduce, leaving you with a delicious, probiotic-rich kvass after a few days to a few weeks. Open the jar once a day to test the brine and release any gases given off during fermentation. If a skin has formed on the top, skim it off. Once the beet brine is to your taste, strain and transfer the liquid to a new (sterile) jar and store this in the refrigerator to slow down further fermentation. You can add the beet kvass to a soup or smoothie. Or, throw everything into a blender at this stage and make a big batch of smooth and tasty — but thicker — fermented beet juice. Pro tips to ferment beets or beet juice with a higher microbial content Fresh beets bring their own friendly bacteria into the mix, so it’s not always necessary to add a starter culture to your beets. However: To make sure your beets get a good start with a hardy strain of beneficial bacteria, you can use Body Ecology’s Cultured Vegetable Starter, which contains a very robust bacterium called Lactobacillus plantarum. Plantarum is a superstar among bacteria and encourages a greater variety and number of other microorganisms to grow. It’s best when fermenting at home to use non-iodized salt that is free of anti-caking agents and to use distilled or filtered water, especially if your tap water is chlorinated. 
Raw Kale Avocado Salad from Global Healing

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Raw Kale Avocado Salad from Global Healing

by Janine Walsh on Aug 17 2022
Green Gazpacho from Global Healing

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Green Gazpacho from Global Healing

by Janine Walsh on Aug 17 2022
Simple Homemade Guacamole from Global Healing

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Simple Homemade Guacamole from Global Healing

by Janine Walsh on Aug 17 2022
Berry Nice Banana Split from Body Ecology

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Berry Nice Banana Split from Body Ecology

by Janine Walsh on Aug 17 2022
Strawberry Basil Nice Cream from Global Healing

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Strawberry Basil Nice Cream from Global Healing

by Janine Walsh on Aug 17 2022
Vegan Chocolate Pudding  Written by Dr. Edward Group Founder - Global Healing

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Vegan Chocolate Pudding Written by Dr. Edward Group Founder - Global Healing

by Janine Walsh on Aug 08 2022
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 0 minutes! Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 3 Equipment Food Processor Spatula Glass jars or containers Ingredients 3 organic 7-inch bananas with just a few brown spots, peeled and cut into ½-inch slices ½ medium organic avocado, cut horizontally from the stem, peeled and pitted 4 tablespoons creamy, raw almond butter (for people with tree nut allergies, sunflower seed butter is a great alternative) 4½ tablespoons raw, organic, unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon pink Himalayan Crystal Salt or fine sea salt Directions Blend all ingredients in your food processor on high until you’ve reached the desired consistency. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl to mix any rogue ingredients clinging to the walls of the bowl. Using your spatula to mitigate any spills, pour small servings of pudding into glass jars or containers. Chill pudding in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. Eat within 24 hours for the best taste. You Don't Have To Feel Guilty About This Indulgence It’s hard to imagine something could replace pudding and still be good for you, but the potassium content in bananas offers support for your cardiovascular health. Potassium supports normal blood pressure by balancing your sodium-potassium ratio. Potassium is also an electrolyte, which is what makes bananas a fantastic whole food substitute for sweetened, artificially-colored sports drinks. After your next run, reward yourself with this delicious pudding!
Body Ecology’s Healthy Mayonnaise Recipe by Body Ecology

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Body Ecology’s Healthy Mayonnaise Recipe by Body Ecology

by Janine Walsh on Jul 13 2022
Ingredients: 2 fertile or organic free-range egg yolks 2 tablespoons raw, organic apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed ½ teaspoon mustard 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons Celtic Sea Salt, or to taste 1 cup organic, unfiltered olive oil Directions: Combine egg yolks, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and ¼ cup olive oil in a blender. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds. With blender running low, drizzle remaining oil in a thin stream until mixture is thick. Scrape into a glass jar with a screw top, and it will keep safely in your refrigerator 7 to 14 days. Additional options can include: garlic powder, a dash of white pepper, ¼ teaspoon mustard powder, and herbs (chervil, tarragon, dill, oregano, basil, cumin, coriander, curry, paprika). Cayenne pepper and/or lime juice gives the mayonnaise a nice flavor for toppings or for mixing into salads. Mayonnaise can be sweetened with a few drops of  Stevia liquid concentrate . Instead of vinegar, try 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon peel, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon fresh mustard.
Cultured Vegetables with the 4 Thieves,

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Cultured Vegetables with the 4 Thieves,

by Janine Walsh on Jul 13 2022
Ingredients: 1 large head of green cabbage, shredded (set aside 4–5 whole outer leaves) 1/2 TB fresh rosemary (1/4 TB dried) 1/2 TB fresh thyme (1/4 TB dried) 1/2 TB fresh sage (1/4 TB dried) 1/2 TB fresh lavender (1/4 TB dried) 1 clove garlic, crushed and minced Steps: Dissolve one package of Body Ecology’s Veggie Culture Starter in ¼ cup warm water. Allow the starter to rest and “bloom” for 20 minutes or longer. While the starter rests, combine cabbage, herbs, and garlic in a large bowl. Remove ½ of the mixture and blend with enough water to create brine. Add Veggie Culture Starter to the brine. Pour the brine into the bowl with the remaining shredded cabbage, herbs, and garlic. Gently mix. Pack the mixture tightly down into as many pint or quart sized glass jars as necessary. Press out as much air as possible, leaving 2 inches from the rim for veggies to expand. Roll up outer cabbage leaves into a tight “log” and place on top, filling the remaining 2 inch space. Clamp jars closed or tightly screw on the lid. Let veggies ferment on the counter at approximately 70 degrees Fahrenheit or at room temperature for 1–2 weeks. Refrigerate to slow down fermentation.
Beet Kvass by Body Ecology

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Beet Kvass by Body Ecology

by Janine Walsh on Jul 13 2022
How to make fermented beet juice: It’s easier than you think Beet kvass is very easy and affordable to make at home and can be ready in just a few days or a week, depending on your preferred sourness. (It’s not ready to drink if it’s still sweet!) The process is very similar to making sauerkraut, kimchi, or traditional dill pickles and uses fermentation by Lactobacillus bacteria. To make kvass: 1. Clean and trim the beets, keeping the skins on but scrubbing well. 2. Cube the beets to about a half-inch or smaller. 3. Place the beets in quart-size jars and sprinkle with salt (1 to 2 teaspoons per 12 ounces of beets). 4. Add slices of fresh ginger, lemon rind, orange rind, and spices (optional). 5. Combine one packet of our Body Ecology Culture Starter with enough water to cover the beets but with about an inch of headspace in the jar. 6. Cover the jar and leave at room temperature but out of direct light. 7. Put a plate or bowl under the jar to catch any brine that bubbles out. Over the next two to three days, the Lactobacillus plantarum bacteria in the starter and the bacteria naturally present on the beets will work their magic, eating the beet sugars to create a more acidic environment. This allows the beneficial bacteria to rapidly reproduce, leaving you with a delicious, probiotic-rich kvass after a few days to a few weeks. Open the jar once a day to test the brine and release any gases given off during fermentation. If a skin has formed on the top, skim it off. Once the beet brine is to your taste, strain and transfer the liquid to a new (sterile) jar and store this in the refrigerator to slow down further fermentation. You can add the beet kvass to a soup or smoothie. Or, throw everything into a blender at this stage and make a big batch of smooth and tasty — but thicker — fermented beet juice. Pro tips to ferment beets or beet juice with a higher microbial content Fresh beets bring their own friendly bacteria into the mix, so it’s not always necessary to add a starter culture to your beets. However: To make sure your beets get a good start with a hardy strain of beneficial bacteria, you can use Body Ecology's Cultured Vegetable Starter, which contains a very robust bacterium called Lactobacillus plantarum. Plantarum is a superstar among bacteria and encourages a greater variety and number of other microorganisms to grow. It’s best when fermenting at home to use non-iodized salt that is free of anti-caking agents and to use distilled or filtered water, especially if your tap water is chlorinated. I personally love Celtic Sea Salt from Selina Naturally because it is not only delicious but also is higher in potassium than sodium.  Top tip: Don’t shred the beets! This creates too much surface area for bacteria, leading to rapid fermentation and the production of alcohol!
4 Ingredient Zucchini Tater Tot Recipe by Dr Edward Group - Global Healing

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4 Ingredient Zucchini Tater Tot Recipe by Dr Edward Group - Global Healing

by Janine Walsh on May 10 2022
What ingredients come to mind when someone says, “tater tots”? Taters, of course. How about zucchini? No? Well, that’s about to change. This vegan recipe is healthy, gluten-free , and tastes amazing. It only takes four ingredients and you probably have them in your kitchen right now. Zucchini tater tots are healthier and taste way better than those processed, frozen tots they served in your school lunchroom. Make some for your kids and, while you’re at it, you better make a few for yourself too. Otherwise, you may find yourself sneaking them off your child’s plate! There are a couple versions of this recipe making the rounds on the internet. This variation is based on the recipe posted by Izzy at She Likes Food. Thanks, Izzy!   4 Ingredient Zucchini Tater Tot Recipe Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Makes: 40 tater tots Equipment Large pot Box grater Large bowl Cookie sheet with parchment paper Clean dishtowel or paper towels Ingredients 3 large, organic russet potatoes, peeled 2 organic zucchinis (medium-sized) 1 ½ teaspoon Himalayan crystal salt or sea salt, plus a little extra for later Organic olive oil Directions Place organic potatoes in a large pot. Fill pot with cold water until potatoes are completely submerged. Bring water to a boil. Cook potatoes until you can easily pierce them with a fork. Drain water. Let potatoes cool until you can safely handle them. They should still be warm. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Grate potatoes and into a large bowl. Grate zucchini. Zucchini retains a lot of moisture which could make your tots too sloppy so you’ll need to squeeze the liquid out of the grated zucchini with your hands and a clean dishtowel or paper towels. Discard the liquid. Place the squeezed, grated zucchini into the bowl with the potatoes. Add 1½ teaspoons Himalayan salt. Mix everything together with your hands. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. By hand, form small (tater-tot sized) cylinders from the zucchini-potato mixture. Approximately 1 tablespoon per tot. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for about 10 minutes. This helps the tots become firm. Remove from freezer. Brush each tot with a small amount of organic olive oil and sprinkle with Himalayan salt. Bake tots until brown and crispy, about 30 minutes. Flip the tots 15 minutes through. Serve with organic ketchup, if desired. Quick Facts about Zucchini These zucchini tater tots are a great snack, and they're healthy. Zucchini is low in calories, so don’t feel too guilty for indulging (within reason). Eating half of one zucchini can help you meet your daily recommended nutritional allowance for vitamin A 6%, vitamin C 30%, calcium 2%, and iron 2%. Zucchini is a good source of antioxidants. Zucchini provides zinc, sodium, potassium and magnesium. Zucchini is one of several vegetables that help support normal cholesterol levels.
Grilled Peaches by Gwen Eager

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Grilled Peaches by Gwen Eager

by Janine Walsh on Mar 29 2022
Serves: 6-12 Use Organic: 6 ripe peaches 4 oz. of mascarpone cheese (or vegan mascarpone or cream cheese) 12 raspberries 1 lemon 2-3 Tablespoons honey Mint leaves Coconut oil spray Directions: Heat grill to medium high (or grill pan). Cut peaches in half and remove pits. Spray peaches with coconut oil spray and place cut side down directly on hot grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Remove from grill and place on a platter, grill side facing up. Drizzle honey over all of the peaches then place a dollop of cheese in center of the peaches. Next, add lemon zest on each peach and finally garnish with raspberries and mint leaves.

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