Sunday, September 23, 2012

From Earth Moroccan Spiced Kale chips & Avmash.

Nourish your souls & crunchy craving with these nutrient dense kale chips. Jump on the magic carpet ride with the perfect snack for yourself, friends & perfect for kids. these crunchy bursts of invigoration are Sure to feed your vital force and tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients:

•1 bunch of market fresh purple kale
•2 dst spoons Organic Moroccan spices blend.
•1 fresh lime
•2 dst spoons extra virgin coconut oil
•1 Large Avocado
•1 handful of fresh coriander
•1 handful of fresh parsley
•2 dst spoons of Hummous
•1 handful of sunflower sprouts.

Method:

1. Pre heat oven to 150 degrees.
2. Cut the leafy kale branches off the main stork ensuring you keep the the stem attached to the leafy chips as this acts as a little built in chip holder.
3. In a large mixing bowl place your kale, fresh spices & olive oil. Get your hands in & mix around Until all leaves are evenly coated in the tastes of Morocco.
4. Lay out evenly & flat on your baking trays & place in the oven. Allow to cook for around 15-20 minutes depending on oven. Check every 5 minutes by touching the chips to test for crunchiness.
5. Peel the skin from your avocado and mash in your small bowl with your torn up fresh herbs, sunflower sprouts, a squeeze of lime & a sprinkle of your spice blend. Mix & place in the fridge to cool.
6. Take your kale chips out of the oven and stand for 5 mins to cool.
7. Serve with your fresh Avmash & some all natural hummus from my favorite brand Pilpel Hummous.

"Eat well, Feel well, Live well" Peace


Friday, September 21, 2012

Organic markets

Even if your an inner city dweller you can still live like nature intended, you know, growing goji berries in the mountains! Look at this vital bunch of life " purple kale" from the Surry hills organic market this morning. Gratitude to the farmer for growing this fine organic produce & Watch out green smoothies as its purple all round next week. Will blog recipes. Peace

Monday, September 17, 2012

Raw Zucchini & Red Quinoa salad

Eating raw doesn't need to be time consuming nor complicated! With spring here its time to get those graters out & enter the world of fresh raw salads!

Ingredients:

1 zucchini
1 cup of red quinoa
1 bunch of fresh coriander
1 fresh lime
1 Tsp extra virgin olive oil

Method:

1. Boil your quinoa in rapid boiling water for around 15mins.

2. Rinse under cold water & strain. Let sit for 5mins to cool.

3. Grate your zucchini & mix into the quinoa.

4. Chop up our fresh coriander & add into the mix. Stir through & squeeze your fresh lime over the mix.

5. Add your extra virgin olive oil with an all natural or organic moroccan spice blend & mix through. I use herbies spice blends, available from all good healthfood stores.

"Eat well, Feel well, Live well"

Peace

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

From Earth 7 Day Detox


Spring Soul Cleanse

Dive into the cool ocean waters of spring with a strong body & strong mind that will see you not only doing a 7 day detox but build "lifestyle changes" that you can keep implementing into your everyday life. The following cleanse will take you through a day to day cleanse of nourishment, feeding your vital force with Raw & cooked  wholefoods, MADE SIMPLE... Along with supporting nutrients to aid in a healthy digestive system, strong immunity, skin that glows, elevated energy levels & a liver/kidneys that smile with abundance. This weekend get to your local organics or farmers market to stock up on all your fresh produce ready for a Monday start. My motto is "Eat well, Feel well, Live well" & what better way to get on board the wholefood way of life then with a spring cleanse to kick start your way into optimal health levels.

FROM EARTH 7 DAY CLEANSE

Monday to Sunday

Supplements Needed:

  1. Synergy Super Greens (Spirulina, Barley Grass, Wheatgrass, Chlorella)
  2. Pro Biotic Brands - Nutrition Care Polybac 8 caps, Inner Health Plus Dairy Free.
  3. Apple Cider Vinegar - Braggs Organic Raw preferably.
  4. The rest is all WHOLEFOODS & HYDRATION TO NATURALLY DETOXIFY.
Symptoms You May Experience:
(first 3 days)

As your body is busy going to work healing & expelling toxins from the body you may feel the following symptoms for the first few days. This is great as it means your body is going through a purification process & your well on your way to feeling abundant.
  • Fatigue
  • Headaches
  • Cravings ( if for sugar go for sun dried banana, sun dried mango & sun dried apricots.
  • Irritability
  • lethargy
  • nausea
  • constipation
  • gas
  • withdrawals (SUGAR & COFFEE)
Naughty,No, Go, Zone, List:

  • NO SUGAR
  • NO SALT
  • NO PACKAGED FOODS
  • NO PRESERVATIVES
  • NO DAIRY
  • NO WHEAT
  • NO GLUTEN
  • NO COFFEE
  • NO RED MEAT
  • NO WHITE MEAT
  • NO CARBONATED BEVERAGES
  • NO ALCOHOL
  • NO SMOKING
  • NO DRUGS
  • NO ANTIBIOTICS ( IF ON A  CARE PROGRAM FROM YOUR DOCTOR PLEASE SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE BEFORE COMING OFF ANY MEDICINES)
Morning:

Lets start with feeding the body with essential nutrients to detoxify, alkalise, hydrate & kick start your digestive system. Your morning ritual is essential as breakfast really does set you up for your whole day & is imperative for a functional body & mind.

(BREAKFAST)
  1. Upon awakening take your pro biotic.
  2. 150ml water, 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar & a squeeze of lemon.
  3. Raw Coconut water, Chia Seed, activated almond & blueberry porridge - (see blog for recipe).
  4. Super Green Blueberry & Cacao Smoothie - (see blog for recipe)
  5. freshly squeezed 2 oranges or all natural/organic orange juice with 2 heaped teaspoons of your Super Greens Mix.
(MORNING TEA)

  1. 1 Fresh Vegetable Juice of Beetroot, Celery, Carrot, Apple, parsley & Greens of choice e.g. Kale.
  2. 1 dst spoon of Almond butter  with Veggie sticks or a Sliced apple.
(LUNCH OPTIONS)

  1. From Earth Raw Quinoa Salad (see blog for recipe)
  2. From Earth Raw Veggie Box consisting of chopped up seasonal Vegetables with 1 Boiled organic egg & Fresh Hummus.
  3. From Earth Raw Grated Veggie salad consisting of grated carrot, zucchini, beetroot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fresh parsley & mashed avocado on a bed of rocket/spinach leaves. (make raw dressing to cover, see blog for recipe)
(AFTERNOON TEA)
  1. 1 Fresh Vegetable juice consisting of cucumber, parsley, leafy greens, apple, lime & mint.
  2. Fresh Veggie sticks or x1 piece of fruit (IF NEEDED)

(DINNER OPTIONS)
  1. From Earth Blueberry, beetroot & vegan coconut yoghurt's salad. (See blog for recipe & please grate the beetroot, NO ROASTING)
  2. From Earth Vegetable Miso Broth (See blog for recipe & please replace buckwheat soba noodles & organic gm free tofu with Quinoa)
  3. From Earth Raw Quinoa salad (See Blog For recipe)
  4. Baked Fish with super raw Green salad (see blog for recipe)
  5. From Earth Super Immune boosting Asian Mushroom & Vegetable clear broth.
  6. Soul soothing Fish Soup (see blog for recipe)
  7. From Earth Raw Grated Veggie salad consisting of grated carrot, zucchini, beetroot, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, fresh parsley & mashed avocado on a bed of rocket/spinach leaves. (make raw dressing to cover, see blog for recipe)
(HYDRATION)
  1. 1.5 to 2.0L of water per day, filtered only.
  2. x1 Detox teas from Planet organic, Pukka or all organic/natural caffeine free brand of tea.
(EXERCISE)

Whilst detoxing its important not to do to much strenuous exercise as the body is going through allot of healing.
  • Restorative yoga practice like Hatha.
  • Mat Pilates
  • 30 minute Ocean beach walk.
  • 30minute swim or bike ride.
(MIND TIME)

Every night before sleep find your quiet & sacred place at home or outside in nature & practice a light mediation for at least 3 minutes & increase as much or as little as you need. Play some music that allows you to let go & focus on deep breathes in through the mouth and out of the nose. Don't worry if your mind wonders, simply come back to the sound of the air expelling from you nose & keep breathing.



All the best & yours in "HEALTH".
"Eat well, Feel well, Live well"

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