Tuesday, August 29, 2017

How to get over a cold/cough fast!



I have recently just gotten over a cold/cough. I want to share with you a few things you can do to cope and get better fast!

1. Make sleep a priority.
2. Listen to your body and take it easy (use this time to catch up on your favorite shows or read a book).
3. Use essential oils like peppermint on your chest & feet (Mix with a carrier oil if your skin is sensitive). Did you know that Oregano oil acts like an antibiotic? Mix it with a carrier oil and rub it on your feet twice a day. 
4. Take a shower or bath daily. Wash away those germs. Pamper yourself.
5. Get outside in the sun. Vitamin D heals.
6. Change your pillow case every other day. Germs linger.
7. Eat raw local honey twice a day. This works wonders for coughs. 
8. Blow your nose and get those boogies out, so they don't go down in your lungs. If you have phlegm in your lungs, cough it out and spit it out. (I know, yuck!)
9. Limit sugars and processed foods.
10. Focus on nutrients. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, broths, etc. Eat easy to digest foods, so your body can focus on healing your sickness and not so much digesting foods. 
11. Take a multi vitamin and vitamin C daily.
12. Drink lots of water, citrus juices (diluted in water), herbal tea, etc. 
13. Stretch and do gentle exercises
14. Practice rebounding (jumping up and down) to get your lymphatic system flowing. Your immune system and Lymphatic system are connected. 
15. Think positive thoughts, positivity raises your spirits and creates less gloom and doom. ;)

Do you have anything that you have done to get over a cold fast? Share in the comments below.  

Monday, April 3, 2017

Homemade Chocolate Pudding (My Amazing Recipe you have to make!)



In a high speed blender add:
2 Cans Great White Northern Beans (Drained & Rinsed Well!)
2 Tbsp. Chia Seeds
1 Can Coconut Milk
1 C. Almond milk
1/2 C. Cacao or Cocoa Powder
1 C. Pure Maple Syrup (Or sweetener of your choice)
1/2 C. coconut oil (Softened)
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

Blend until Smooth!

Enjoy!

Store in the fridge.

Recipe by: Me

Friday, March 31, 2017

Gluten Free Chocolate Birthday Cake



In a high speed blender add:
2 C. Rolled Oats
1 C. Coconut Sugar
1/2 C. Cacao or Cocoa Powder
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. Sea Salt
Blend well.
Pour into a bowl.
Add:
1 C. Almond Milk
3 Eggs
1/2 C. melted Coconut Oil
1 Tbsp. vanilla Extract
Stir well!

Divide in half between 2 greased 9 inch round pans. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean.

Frosting:
1/2 C. Coconut oil, softened
2 Tbsp. Cacao or Cocoa Powder
2 Tbsp. Pure Maple Syrup

If you are patient and let the frosting cool, it won't drizzle all over the place. But, I like it that way. Top with strawberries and mint.

Enjoy!

P.S. It is my youngest's Birthday today. She is 3! We are so blessed to have her. I hope she loves this cake. Doesn't it look delicious?


Monday, March 27, 2017

Raw Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake



I like to use a spring release Pie Dish for my raw Pies.

In a food processor add:
1 C. Nuts (I used a nut mix I have with pecans, peanuts, cashews, almonds, and Brazil nuts)
1.5 C. Soaked & Pitted Dates 
1 Tbsp. Almond Milk
Blend well. Press into a pie dish.

Cream Filling:
In a blender (I used my Vitamix) add:
2 C. Soaked Cashews
3 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
1/3 C. Pure Maple Syrup
1 Ripe Banana
1/2 C. Coconut Cream (I just used the cream on the top of a can of coconut milk)
1 tsp. Organic Orange Flavor, Vanilla Extract, or Strawberry extract (You can also use Orange Essential oil, just use about 3-5 drops)
1/4 tsp. Real Salt
3 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
Top with: Sliced Strawberries
Blend until smooth. Pour on top of crust. Sprinkle with more Orange Zest. Freeze for 2 hours. Enjoy! This is so rich and creamy. You will love it!

Store in the fridge.

Recipe By: Me (Becky)

P.S. I have an Orange Creamsicle Cheese Cake HERE, that's very similar. MMM!

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars



Recipe:

2 C. Oat Flour (I just ground oats in my Vitamix)
1/2 C. Chocolate Protein Powder (I used Ideal Raw)
1 C. Special K cereal or Rice Krispies (I used Special K)
1/2 tsp. Real Salt
1 C. Natural Peanut Butter
3 Tbsp. Unsweetened Almond Milk
1/4 C. Pure Maple Syrup
1 tsp. Vanilla

Hard Chocolate Frosting
2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
1/4 C. Pure Maple Syrup
1/4 C. Coconut Oil

In a bowl add: Oat flour, Protein Powder, Cereal (I crushed the cereal with a potato masher), and salt. Whisk together. Then add Peanut butter, Almond Milk, Maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir well. I actually ended up mixing it with my hands.

Press mixture into a parchment paper lined 9X13 glass baking dish. I ended up using a fork to get it even all over.

Heat (in the microwave or the stove top):
Cocoa Powder, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Stir well! Pour over Protein Bars.

Freeze for 2 hours. Gently remove from pan. Cut into bars. Store in an air tight container in the fridge.

Enjoy!

Recipe by: Me

Chocolate Peanut Butter Green Smoothie



In a high speed blender add:

2 Frozen bananas 

2 C. spinach

1/4 C. cacao powder

1 Scoop Vega one French vanilla nutritional Shake powder

2 C. almond milk

2 Tbsp. peanut butter


Blend Well. 
Top with unsweetened Coconut flakes & Cacao nibs.

Enjoy!

Recipe by: Me

Healthy No-Bake Cookie Balls



In a food processor add:
1 C. Pitted Dates
1/4 C. Adam's Peanut Butter
1 C. Rolled Oats
1/4 C. Cacao powder
1/8 C. Almond milk
1/2 C. Unsweetened coconut
2 Tbsp. Coconut sugar
Blend well. Roll into balls. Roll in coconut. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.


Enjoy! 

Recipe by: Me

Homemade Nutella


2 C. Hazelnuts (I bought mine at Smith's in the bins) Roast on a pan for 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Pour into a dishcloth & rub the skins off. Place into a blender.
1/4 tsp. Real salt
1/2 C. Cacao powder
1/4 C. Coconut oil
1/2 C. Pitted dates
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1/4 C. almond milk
1/4 C. Coconut sugar
Blend until smooth.
I also used my food processor toward the end. (I lost my lid to my blender, so it was just taking too long).

Enjoy! Recipe by: Me

Friday, March 17, 2017

Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bites



I was craving something chocolate and peanut buttery after lunch so I made these. Yummy!

In a food processor add:
20 pitted dates
6 dried apricots
1/2 C. Almonds
1/2 C. Peanut Butter
1 C. Rolled Oats
1/4 C. Cacao nibs
2 Tbsp. Unsweetened Silk Coconut Milk

Blend well. Form into balls. Store in the fridge.

Enjoy!

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Vegan Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies



  • In a food processor add:
    1 Can Chickpeas, drained & rinsed
    1 3/4 C. Oat flour (I made mine in my Vitamix)
    1 Tbsp. Vanilla
    1/2 tsp. Real Salt
    3/4 C. Coconut Sugar
    1 tsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
    3 Tbsp. Peanut Butter
    3 Tbsp. Coconut oil
    1/2 tsp. Baking soda
    1/2 C. Cacao nibs

    Blend well. Spoon onto a Silpat and cook at 350 degrees for 18 minutes.

    I tweaked a recipe I found online from detoxinista.com

Enjoy!

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Happy Pi Day!! Raw Orange Creamsicle Pie/Cheese Cake


I like to use a spring release Pie Dish for my raw Pies.

In a food processor add:
1 C. Nuts (I like to use Pecans or Walnuts, but I was almost out so I just used a few walnuts & some unsalted mixed nut variety)
1.5 C. Soaked & Pitted Dates (I used half raisins, half dates because I was almost out of dates)
Evidently I need to go shopping. ;)
Blend well. Press into a pie dish.

Cream Filling:
In a blender (I used my Vitamix) add:
2 C. Soaked Cashews
3 Tbsp. Coconut Oil
1/3 C. Pure Maple Syrup
1 Ripe Banana
1/2 C. Coconut Cream (I just used the cream on the top of a can of coconut milk)
1 tsp. Organic Orange Flavor (You can also use Orange Essential oil, just use about 3-5 drops)
1/4 tsp. Real Salt
3 Tbsp. Fresh squeezed Orange Juice
1 Tbsp. Orange Zest
Blend until smooth. Pour on top of crust. Sprinkle with more Orange Zest. Freeze for 2 hours. Enjoy! This is so rich and creamy. You will love it!

Store in the fridge.

Recipe By: Me (Becky)