by Christa Orecchio | Aug 27, 2016 | Immune Health, Inflammation, Snacks
Every time we eat our food can be our medicine, or it can be the slowest form of poison. Today we make my super powered nut and seed mix, but before we get there, I want to share with you a few ways how nuts and seeds can be our medicine. Check out some of these...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 26, 2016 | Snacks
Prep time: 5 minutes Serves 1 2 packets frozen açai (unsweetened) 1 banana 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened) ½ cup frozen berries (optional) Blend above ingredients. Place in a bowl. Add favorite toppings. Suggested Toppings: raw cacao nibs raw almonds...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 26, 2016 | Snacks
1 cup raw sunflower seeds 1/2 cup raw almonds 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/3 cup dates 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder 1/2 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Process all ingredients in a food processor...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 26, 2016 | Snacks
Prep time: 5 minutes Makes 16 2-inch squares 1 cup dates 1 cup raw almonds 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 2/3 cup Justin's chocolate hazelnut spread 2 tablespoons coconut butter 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Mix all ingredients in...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 26, 2016 | Desserts, Snacks
Prep time: 20 minutes Freezer time: 1 hour Makes 10-14 balls 1 cup raw cashews, powdered in food processor 20 +/- medjool or honey dates, pitted 2-3 tablespoons vanilla 3 tablespoons coconut butter (found near the nut butters in...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 26, 2016 | Desserts, Snacks
Prep time: 20 minutes Makes about 5 dozen 1-inch squares ¼ cup sesame seeds ¼ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup raisins ½ cup dried figs or dates ½ cup almond butter (or other nut or seed butter) Place sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, raisins, and figs into a...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 26, 2016 | Candida Friendly, Leafy Greens, Snacks
Prep and cook time: 30 minutes Serves 4 1 bunch kale (the curly-leaf variety works best for this recipe) 1/8 cup avocado oil or coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon good quality salt ground black pepper 1-2 seasonings of your choice: nutritional yeast flakes* garlic powder red...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 26, 2016 | Breakfasts, Snacks
3 apples, cored and roughly chopped (leave skins on) 2/3 cup water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 5 dates, pitted 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon 1 ripe banana Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until combined but still chunky. Recipe...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 26, 2016 | Breakfasts, Snacks
Prep and cook time: 20-30 minutes Makes about 3 cups 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats ½ cup slivered almonds ½ cup dried shredded coconut ¼ cup crystallized ginger ¼ cup coconut oil ¼ cup maple syrup Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients...
by Christa Orecchio | Aug 26, 2016 | Beverages, Breakfasts, Leafy Greens, Snacks
10 ounces almond milk 1 cup frozen blueberries ½ banana 4 fresh strawberries, de-hulled large handful kale (de-stemmed), spinach, or romaine Blend together in a blender until smooth. If you like a thicker smoothie, add a bit of ice. Suggested...
