Roasted Radishes

According to Chinese Medicine, radishes are excellent for damp-type conditions. And cysts, endometriosis, fibroids and PCOS are all examples of dampness. Radishes act as an astringent, so it’s great for water retention and candida.














Roasted Radishes:

 ingredients 3 bunches radishes (small to medium)
1 cup of snap peas
 3 medium sized carrots
1 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp fresh thyme
Juice from half a lemon Salt & cracked pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:
 Preheat oven to 450. Place radishes and carrots on a baking sheet and toss with oil, thyme, salt and pepper. Roast until tender but firm – roughly 20 minutes. Squeeze with a little lemon juice and serve. Serves 3-4 (One serving size is 1 cup)

Veggie Boost

Being a Mom is a busy job, so when kids get ill or just need a good fast veggie mineral boost... we make a blender soup...Enjoy!!

Saute:

1 leek slightly chopped 

8 spears asparagus

2 inch slice of cauliflower
Add fresh:

3 C garden tomatoes

1 red bell pepper

4 stalks celery

2 org carrots

1 inch slice cabbage

2-3 tsp real salt

1 tsp rosemary

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp thyme

1 tbsp garlic

juice half lime

1 C Organic Pacific Veggie Broth

1 avocado

1 C Org coconut unsweetened almond or coconut milk

1/2 C good oils (avocado, olive,coconut or udos)

Place all ingredients in a Blendtech or Vita mix and blend until warm.

Rainbow Salad

A salad isn't a salad unless it looks like Art. My mom taught me to use many colors to make a salad not only a meal but beautiful to look at:)

Bowl of Greens (kale,spinach,chard,arugula,spring, collards whatever you prefer:)

Shred,Chop and top with the following veggies:

cucumber
beet
jicama
celery
bell peppers
radish
cauliflower
carrot
squash zucchini
alfalfa or broccoli sprouts
any other veggies you desire

Other toppings:

Soaked Almonds,walnuts,pumpkin,sunflower or any other nut or seed you prefer
Sprouted beans are also yum
Avocado
Green apples,wedges of grapefruit etc..
dried cranberries, gogi or other fresh or dried berries

Dressing:

Drizzle with:
Olive, Avocado or good Omega oil
lemon,lime or grapefruit squeeze
A dash of real or sea salt
A hint of cayenne for a kick:)

Enjoy with an Almond or Teff Tortilla and a bit of cashew spread.

Avo Pudding

This is a recipe adapted from my mothers years of hard work in the holistic culinary arts. Love you Mom:)

Avo Pudding

1 avocado
2 scoops Vegan Protein powder
3 tbsp organic Cocao powder
3 C organic Almond milk
dash of cinnamon
1 tsp maca powder
1 tsp organic chia seeds
1 tbsp coconut oil
cup of ice

Blend until smooth pudding consistency,top with coconut,berries or favorite nuts and seeds..Enjoy!

Acai Yum

Here is a fun yummy way we like to make our Acai bowls for the Morn:)

In a blender mix together:

14 oz Acai berry juice
1 C organic frozen mangos
1 C organic frozen blueberries
1 organic avocado or banana
1 handful spinach or collards
1 tbsp organic Chia seeds

Pour into small bowels and top with any of the following:

organic coconut flakes
fresh organic berries
gogi, mul, golden or cranberries
Organic coconut cream (rain forest brand)
slivered almonds or other nuts and seeds you prefer

Almond Sun Fillet

This is a recipe adapted from Melissa Ramos. Fish is good in moderation in times of extreme
fatigue and hunger. Fish is great for women. It may balance out hormones due to the content of good DHA oils and natural calming occurring B vitamins. Remember eat sparingly and keep most of your diet fresh organic produce:)

Almond Sun Fillet


 1 piece of wild salmon

 1 tbsp org mustard powder
1 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp org coconut flour
1 tbsp org almond flour
3 tbsp coarsely chopped unsalted org sunflower seeds
2 tbsp fresh org parsley
 Zest from one lemon
 Salt & Cracked Pepper
top with slivered almonds

  Preheat oven to 450. Begin by adding avocado oil on salmon and then sprinkle with mustard powder on top. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl and top over the salmon gently padding it down. Bake in the oven for 15-20mins
* Remember ... One protein serving is the size of the palm of your hand!