When any member of my family is feeling under the weather, there are a few things I turn to that help shorten that feeling. Food is one of those things. I am not a fan of feeding sick kids desserts and junk to "help them feel loved." That is the antithesis of love since it lengthens the time they do not feel well. Let's let food be our medicine, because it really is!
So when my daughter asked me to make her soup because she wasn't feeling on top of her game today, I happily obliged. Here is my "Get Better" Soup!
8 cups vegetable broth
1 large onion (chopped fine). (Find my favorite food chopper here.)
1 red pepper (chopped fine)
3 tablespoons garlic (2 full heads of garlic) (chopped very fine)
2 cups lentils (soaked for an hour)
2 cups broccoli (chopped small)
2 cups potatoes (diced small)
2 cups kale (chopped small)
3 cups tomatoes (diced)
1 cup mushrooms (chopped small)
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 bay leaves
water to cover
Directions:
Sauté onion, pepper, garlic in 2 cups vegetable broth until onions are clear.
Add 6 cups vegetable broth and soaked lentils.
Simmer for 15 minutes.
Add potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli, mushrooms, and spices with water to just cover.
Bring to boil and then turn down to simmer for 30 minutes.
Add kale and simmer for 10 more minutes.
Serve hot!
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Super Chilli
I love a good blog, but when it comes to recipes, I just want the recipe! So here it is!! Hope you love it as much as I do!
Sauté:
2 medium onions (chopped)
2 jalapeño peppers (chopped) (optional if you like the heat)
3 medium green peppers (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
vegetable broth
Add:
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chilli powder
1 date
2 cans kidney beans (drain and rinse)
4 cans pinto beans (drain and rinse)
2 cans tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
Add these after heat is turned off:
1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
1 bunch spinach (chopped)
2 limes (juiced) (optional if you like lime)
3 drops lime essential oil
vegetable broth
Add:
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chilli powder
1 date
2 cans kidney beans (drain and rinse)
4 cans pinto beans (drain and rinse)
2 cans tomato sauce
1 can diced tomatoes
Add these after heat is turned off:
1 bunch cilantro (chopped)
1 bunch spinach (chopped)
2 limes (juiced) (optional if you like lime)
3 drops lime essential oil
Enjoy!
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I am visiting my brother and he made pizza! He has been teasing the rest of the family with videos of his pizzas which he makes quite often, so I took videos and insisted on the recipe! Enjoy! It is delicious!
1 Cup Warm Water
1 Packet of Yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
2 T Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1 1/2 tsp Sugar
2 1/2+ C Flour
1/2 C of mixed spices and seeds (Flax/Chia/Hemp seeds, Flax seed powder, Basil, Chives, Parsley, Italian Seasoning, Garlic powder)
1 Packet of Yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
2 T Olive Oil
1 tsp Salt
1 1/2 tsp Sugar
2 1/2+ C Flour
1/2 C of mixed spices and seeds (Flax/Chia/Hemp seeds, Flax seed powder, Basil, Chives, Parsley, Italian Seasoning, Garlic powder)
Mix water and yeast and let stand for 5 min
Add Salt, Sugar, and Oil
Stir in 1 C of Flour
Stir in Spices/Seeds
Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 C Flour
Once the dough is ready, set it in an oiled bowl, oil the top of the dough and let it rise for about an hour
Once the dough has finished rising, cut it in half, makes 2 12in pizzas
Add Salt, Sugar, and Oil
Stir in 1 C of Flour
Stir in Spices/Seeds
Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 C Flour
Once the dough is ready, set it in an oiled bowl, oil the top of the dough and let it rise for about an hour
Once the dough has finished rising, cut it in half, makes 2 12in pizzas
Toppings:
1 small onion
1 small zucchini
1 bell pepper
1 container of sliced mushrooms
15 black olives
15 green olives
1 can of black beans
1 chicken breast (if desired)
Mozzarella (if desired)
Pizza sauce
Individually saute each of the veggies (Onion, zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper) and the chicken.
1/2 of the toppings go on each of the pizzas (mix toppings together, then pour on pizza)
1 small onion
1 small zucchini
1 bell pepper
1 container of sliced mushrooms
15 black olives
15 green olives
1 can of black beans
1 chicken breast (if desired)
Mozzarella (if desired)
Pizza sauce
Individually saute each of the veggies (Onion, zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper) and the chicken.
1/2 of the toppings go on each of the pizzas (mix toppings together, then pour on pizza)
Preheat oven and oiled pizza stone to 480 degrees.
Roll out dough on floured surface/board
Spread pizza sauce, toppings
Slide pizza onto pizza stone and bake 10 minutes
Try not to eat the whole thing by yourself, 😂!
I make mine plant based with no cheese or meat. Nutritarian all the way!!
Check out Dr Furhman's website for tons of recipes! 👇
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Looking for Immunity? Start with these!
Cruciferous vegetables are so amazing for your body!
Arugula
Bok Choy
Broccoli
Broccoli rabe
Broccolini
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Collard Greens
Horseradish
Kale
Kohlrabi
Radishes
Rutabaga
Turnips/Turnip greens
Watercress
Wasabi
Did you know that Cruciferous vegetables detoxify your body? Consuming a variety of these on a daily basis (along with other healthy choices) gives you a huge boost and protection against infection and cancer. (Dr. Fuhrman, Super Immunity)
It is best to eat around 2 servings per day of these veggies - 1 raw (chew really well), 1 cooked (but don't over cook).
Experiment with these. You may be surprised that they taste great!
I love to combine rutabaga and turnips with carrots, onions, garlic, and potatoes and roast them covered in the oven.
Cut into small pieces, pour in vegetable broth to about an inch. Sprinkle with sea salt, onion powder, and oregano. (You can use oregano vitality oil instead of dried for a more robust flavor, but remember 1-2 drops is enough) 350 for 1 hr 30 min.
Most of these are great steamed with a little salt, or raw in a salad. There are a lot of creative recipes, but watch out for those that add in foods that are not healthy!
Happy eating!
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I love our Halloween tradition of carving pumpkins! The time we have together and the memories we have built are priceless! And, as my husband will attest, I love all things pumpkin! Pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie, pumpkin bars, pumpkin soup, pumpkin plain, pumpkin fancy! I looked around at a bunch of pumpkin recipes, and as I looked at the many variations, I decided to experiment and make my own creation.
Here is the result! Mmm! My sixteen year old said after eating her taco, "I hate pumpkin, so thank you! You finally found a pumpkin recipe I like!"
Pumpkin tacos
small head of cauliflower, cut into small pieces
2-3 cups of pumpkin, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup olive oil (just to barely coat)
1 lime juiced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon coriander
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
toss together to coat
bake at 400 for 30 minutes
(For a variation, cannellini beans can be tossed in with the pumpkin after baking)
Toppings
shredded cabbage (I like purple best)
tomato, chopped
red onion, sliced
guacamole (see below)
Jalapeno cilantro sauce
1/2 cup cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1 jalapeno
1 cup coconut milk
blend until smooth
Guacamole
1 avocado
1/4 onion, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 roma tomato, diced
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 drops lime vitality essential oil
mash avocado, add the rest, mix, and enjoy!
Serve with whole wheat or
To assemble
Pile cabbage first, then pumpkin/cauliflower mixture, then the other toppings and sauce!
Enjoy! I know I did, as the kids had to tell me to stop making noises! lol!
I hope you enjoy this as much as I do! Adding variety to our diet is the best way to get all the nutrients we need for optimal health!
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