Tuesday, April 17, 2012

From Earth Raw EFA Power Bowl

Nourish & protect every cell in your body with this abundant array of plant based Essential Fatty Acids e.g. EFA'S or Omegas 3, 6, & 9. This bowl will be sure to keep you sustained right through your day & is high is not only high in essential Vitamins/Minerals But dietary fibre, proteins, plant sterols & your omega 3 & 6. So for a digestive system that's smiles with abundance & optimal health levels add this nurturing breakfast mix into your daily scope.

Ingredients:

• 300g Raw Rolled Spelt or
Amaranth flakes 100% Gluten Free
• 300g Chia Co. Chia seed Bran
• 100g Raw Buckwheat Kernels
• 200g Raw Activated Almonds
• 100g Raw Black Quinoa
• 100g Raw Linseeds
• 100g Raw pumpkin seeds
• 100g Raw Sunflower Seeds
• x1 Banana
• 1/4 Cup Blueberries
• 200ml of Almond or Oat milk

Method:

1. In a large 1kg container or jar mix all your dry ingredients. I find it easier to do this in a large mixing bowl and then transfer over into your storage choice.
2. In a breakfast bowl place 1 & 1/2 cups of your from earth mix into your bowl.
3. Slice up your banana. Add both your banana & blueberries to the bowl giving it a mix through.
4. Pour over your almond or oat milk & stir through. It will make a porridge like consistency from the chia bran. Enjoy!

"Eat well, Feel well, Live well"

(Tip)
On cold mornings you can add some boiled water for that extra warmth.



Monday, April 16, 2012

Raw Super Greens Salad Infused with Baked Reef Fish, Ginger, Lime & Coriander


From Earth & Oceans Salad
(Alkalising, Anti-inflammatory & Nutrient rich)

This is one of my fave simplistic recipes to nourish the soul, kick start your week & leave your taste buds infused with the essence of fresh Limes, Coriander, Parsley, Ginger & raw greens to feed the body with an abundance of Vitamins, Minerals & EFA'S. The real beauty of this dish is the mixture of flavours, with all my recipes & in all my cooking practices I only use wholefoods for flavouring like spices, herbs, cold pressed olive oils, ginger, garlic & chili. These fundamentals are all you will ever need for a sensual journey into every meal time & will not only blow your mind but nourish your body.
No Salt Needed Here!!

Ingredients:
  • x1 piece of fresh reef fish from your local fish monger
  • x1 fresh green lime
  • x1 knob of fresh ginger
  • x1 bunch of fresh coriander
  • x1 bunch of fresh parsley
  • 50g fresh baby spinach
  • 50g fresh wild rocket
  • x1 bunch fresh Kale
  • x3 large broccoli florets
  • 1/4 1small cucumber
  • 6 fresh snow peas
  • 1 Spanish onion
  • Cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
Method:
  1. Pre heat the oven to 170.
  2. Skin your ginger and slice into circular pieces. Roughly Tear up a handful of the coriander (Tip) You don't want to over dice herbs OR your salad greens as it oxidises the leaves loosing nutrients & flavour.
  3. on some baking foil drizzle a little olive oil & place your fish in the middle of the foil. Drizzle a little olive oil over the fillet of fish, place about 4 pieces of the ginger & coriander atop of the fish.
  4. Cut your lime in half & squeeze one half of the lime over the fish as the juices will infuse with the fish whilst cooking and steam the fish. Place in the oven & bake for 15-18mins depending on oven.
  5. In a large bowl place your washed baby spinach, wild rocket, fresh kale & the rest of your roughly torn up parsley & coriander.
  6. dice up your cucumber into bight size pieces along with your Spanish onion and sprinkle over the super greens.
  7. Cut off the stems on your snow peas & cut into halves. Dice up your broccoli florets starting from the bush end of the floret right down the stalk & add both to the salad.
  8. Squeeze the left over half of lime over the salad, drizzle a little olive oil over the salad & take your fish out of the oven. Let the fish sit for a few minutes.
  9. Open your little parcel of abundance & stimulate the digestive juices with a sensual journey of sent from your fresh baked fish.
  10. place your fish on top of the salad & pour the juices from the parcel over the salad.
  11. Sit back, put on your favourite melody & Enjoy with all you love. 

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Sustainable Fishing & Choosing The Right Fish To Eat.


LOVE & RESPECT TO OUR OCEANS
Industrial fishing is having a devastating effect on tuna stocks and endangered marine life around the world. With so many caned fish brands on the market it’s hard to know who is following sustainable fishing practises. As per an article I read on the Greenpeace website, see below who was ranked the best brand to buy if you are going to purchase canned fish over fresh fish.
Ranking: 1 (Most Sustainable) and 10 (Least Sustainable).
  1. Greenseas
  2. Coles
  3. Aldi
  4. Woolworths
  5.  Safcol
  6. Paramount
  7. John West
  8. Sole Mare
  9. IGA, Franklins & Spar
  10. Sirena
When purchasing fish always buy fresh small reef fish from your local fish monger, making sure that your fresh fish has come from sustainable fishing practices & caught within Australian/Local waters. Smaller fish caught in shallow, coastal & warm waters are more advantageous as they are less likely to contain heavy metals like Mercury. Fish that harvested & caught in Deep seas should be avoided.
Fish to include:
  1. Coral Trout
  2. Bream
  3. Salmon
  4. Sweetlip
  5. Whiting
  6. Flathead
  7. Sardines/Herring/Anchovy
  8. Perch
  9. Snapper
  10. Shellfish
Fish to avoid:
  1. Yellowfin Tuna - Nearly fished out to extinction
  2. Swordfish
  3. Shark
  4. Marlin
  5. Krill & Krill oil due to Sustainability
  6. Deep sea Perch
  7. Deep Sea Mullet
  8. Southern Bluefin Tuna
  9. Barramundi
  10. Ray
Love & Respect To Our Great Oceans. Everything is a Balance & we need to support our Eco system in a sustainable manner to keep the circle of life turning the way it should be, naturally.
                                                                                                             

BEAUTIFULLY FAT! "OMEGA 3,6,9 EXPLAINED"


Omega 3,6 & 9

 

Over time fats have been misconceived as being bad for our health, building a fear of the sheer sight of the word FAT & has made society avoid them in their daily diet at all costs. Did you know? Some fats like EFA’S e.g. Essential Fatty Acids are actually good for the body & imperative in our daily diet as our good fats protect & coat every cell in our body hence needing them on a daily basis. Fats like our Omega 3, 6, 9 are essential in our every diet. Fats are a vital source of energy & also are responsible for the transport of fat soluble vitamins around the body like vitamins A, D, E, K & some antioxidants.

 
The Omega 3, 6 and 9 groups all contain essential fatty acids necessary for good health. Omega fatty acids are polyunsaturated fats, they are healthier than saturated fats and have many metabolic functions.
Omega fatty acids may be helpful in a number of conditions such as, rheumatoid arthritis, depression and inflammation. They are necessary for growth and development, especially in the development of nervous tissue, cognitive function and emotional health. Below are some health benefits associated with our good fats.
Health Facts:
  • Brain – Fats compose 60% of the brain and are essential to brain function, including learning abilities, memory, cognitive & mood. Strong mind, strong body.
  • Cellular – Fatty acids help your cells stay movable and flexible, as well as being responsible for building cell membranes. Skin that shines with abundance & vitality.
  • Heart – 60% of our heart’s energy comes from burning fats. Specific fats are also used to help keep the heart beating in a regular rhythm. A Healthy Heart Smiles & Great for High Cholesterol.
  • Nervous System – Fats compose the material that insulates and protects the nerves, isolating electrical impulses and speeding their transmission. Hence being essential for a balanced nervous system.
  •  Lungs – Lung surfactant, which requires a high concentration of saturated fats, enables the lungs to work and keeps them from collapsing. Strong lung function means more fresh oxygen pumping around the body.
  • Organs – Fats cushion and protect our internal organs from damage & oxidative stress.
  • Immune System – Fats ease inflammation, helping your metabolism and immune system stay healthy and functioning. Not to mention keeping you warm.
Good fats: Omegas 3, 6 & 9
(foods to include) - These are all high in Monounsaturated & Polyunsaturated fats.
  • Raw Nuts - Roasted nuts change the fat molecule making it a bad fat.
  • Raw seeds - Roasted seeds change the fat molecule making it a bad fat.
  • Fresh Reef fish - Always go for small reef fish to avoid heavy metals & always buy sustainably.
  • Eggs - Always buy free range & Organic to avoid chemicals & always buy sustainably
  • Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Olive Oils, Avocado Oils.
  • Avocados
  • Chia Bran
  • Flaxseed Oils
  • Chia Oil
  • High Strength Fish Oils - Always choose Ultra purified & sustainable.
  • Udos Oil Omega 3, 6 & 9 Plant/Seed based oil & caps.
Bad Fats: Saturated fats are needed at small amounts in the body & should be avoided at high amounts.
(Foods to avoid)
  • Hydrogenated oils
  • Palms oils
  • Packaged highly processed foods
  • Yellow hard Cheeses
  • Homogenised & Pasteurised Cows Milk
  • Butter & margarine
  • Dairy Creams
  • Animal Fat Cooking Oils
  • Roasted nuts
  • Roasted seeds.
Enjoy your good fats & include in your daily routine. Your body will thank you for it in many ways then one. If you have any questions please feel free to comment & I will get back to your response as soon as possible.
 Health is Wealth.

 

Friday, April 13, 2012

Handbag/Manbag Snack essentials

X1 Carrot
X1 Apple or seasonal fruit
X1 small container of raw nuts, seeds, goji berries & cacao nibs mix.

Keep yourself nourished & sustained throughout your day whilst maintaining your blood sugar levels with these must "HAVE" day snacks. Full of long last energy, vitamins & minerals you will power through every day! Enjoy

Enjoy.