By Jeaneen Miller, yogi 2 cups of steel cut oats ½ cup raw pecans ¾ small jar almond butter Organic honey ½ cup Goji Berries PUT OATS IN A FOOD PROCESSOR AND BLEND UNTIL “POWDER” ADD raw pecans BLEND THESE ITEMS BRIEFLY…. YOU WANT SOME CHUNKS ADD: 3/4 Small Jar of Raw Almond Butter (I recommend […]
This recipe comes to us from Ellen Hall, Yogi and Green Irene Consultant 1 T olive oil 1/2 T red wine vinegar 1 large garlic clove 1 T fresh parsley 1/2 t fresh oregano 2 plum tomatoes, seeded & chopped 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1 avocado 4 oz. feta cheese Whisk together first five […]
Hummus is a delicious and healthy snack. Use it as a dip or spread it on a pita and make a veggie sandwich. If you are a Vata or Kapha, be sure to blanch your veggies before you dip them! It helps to “pre-digest” the raw food and will keep you from diminishing your digestive […]
Breakfast This recipe was inspired by a trip I took to Esalon in Big Sur California. They make the best homemade granola that you will ever taste. In fact, I’ve never liked granola until I tried it there. My kids eat this every morning with a little yogurt, fresh fruit and dried fruit mixed in. […]
This recipe comes to us from Paula Neiheisel, yogini. It is a traditional family recipe. In a blender, grind together 4 Tablespoons unsalted almonds 2 Tablespoons unsalted sunflower seeds 2 Tablespoons sesame seed 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed Then add 16 ounces organic vanilla yogurt 1 10 oz. bag frozen mixed berries or fresh berries 1 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup water 1 cup orange juice 1 cup Couscous 1 banana, sliced Cinnamon and Nutmeg to taste Honey or maple syrup to taste Heat water & orange juice until almost boiling in a small saucepan. Add couscous, cover and turn off heat. Allow sitting for 5 – 10 minutes Add in sliced bananas […]
This recipe comes to us from Jennifer Kagy who is an exceptional pastry chef! This recipe makes breakfast for 1. 1 CUP WATER ½ CUP OATMEAL DASH SEA SALT ½ CUP FROZEN MIXED BERRIES (Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries) 2 TBL FLAX SEEDS (OPTIONAL) SWEETNER TO TASTE (OPTIONAL) Honey, Maple Syrup or any Whole Sugar NUTS such […]
Do you need a sweet treat that is healthy and yummy to pick you up! Make these, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for those days that you don’t have time for breakfast or need a pick me up! Ingredients: One very ripe Banana all mashed up 1/2 cup Shredded […]
Food is Medicine! Congee is prescribed for various things that ail you. It’s the perfect way to start your day especially if you are stressed and those adrenals are on overdrive. It’s perfect for weight loss and very satisfying. Allspice (All Yummy as I call it) and Cinnamon are the perfect spicy medicines for those […]
Say bye bye to cholesterol with this healthy treat. Here are the optimal levels of cholesterol, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: LDL (“bad”) cholesterol should be below 100 HDL (“good”) should be 60 or higher If you are worried you may have high cholesterol, go to your doctor and have your […]
It isn’t easy being Green Juice All things green work in this lovely juice. This is especially cooling for the Pitta dosha that overheats and causes acid indigestion, heartburn, and upset belly. If you are suffering from any of these situations, consider experiencing The Elemental Cleanse or The Elemental Lifestyle. Participants have reversed the effects […]
Energy Up Juice This is a great “pick me up” and gives a blast to the pranic body. You will feel more bright, alert, and energetic after consuming this. It is also wonderful if you find yourself constipated. Make it a daily habit for a few days when you need a lift. 1 carrot 1 […]
This basic grain recipe is true for any grain. For every one-cup of grain, you add two cups of liquid. The liquid can be water, broth, or even coconut milk. Check your grain as it cooks to make sure it isn’t sticking to the bottom of the pan. Some grains cook faster than others. I […]
Another Cleansing Dish, Dahl Stew by Amar Kaur To make Dahl Stew, you will need the following ingredients: 1 lb. of yellow split peas 1 cup of chopped onion and red, yellow, green peppers, any combination 3 or 4 small red potatoes, quartered 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp. each: ground turmeric, ginger. […]
Great tip from Amy Wells, Yogini Over the course of the week accumulate your veggie scraps in a plastic bag. Keep the ends, peels (including onion peels, carrot tops, etc.) and “ugly” pieces (never moldy or bad food, of course) of any of the following veggies in the bag: carrots, celery, onions, spinach, garlic, parsnips, mushrooms, broccoli, […]
The Cleansing Dish can be eaten at any time, not just when you are on The Elemental Cleanse. There are many variations of the dish so you can easily add it into your daily routine. This dish is very nutritious and easy to digest so that gives your digestive system a little break. This dish […]
When unsalted butter is heated, it clarifies, or separates into these components: Lactose or sugar, milk protein, and fat The heat makes the moisture evaporate, the sugar and protein separate into the white curds that float or sink to the bottom. The leftover is pure, sweet, nutty, and yummy ghee. Use ghee for frying, sautéing […]
Lassi is a yogurt drink that is to be used as a meal replacement. Various yogurts, juices and spices can be used to create this delicious drink that is simply a blend of yogurt to liquid. To prepare Lassi you’ll need: Organic plain yogurt or kefir Water or fruit juice Ginger Organic salt Cumin Cilantro […]