Thursday, November 18, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
One Hundred Day Raw Challenge
Yesterday I began my 100 day raw foods challenge. I've been raw off and on for about two years . Nothing makes me feel better than when I'm giving my body live foods. I feel lighter, have more energy and have a clearer head. I have experienced healing benefits throughout the few years I've been on raw. Having multiple food allergies, I find it so easy to avoid all of the no no's eating real live foods, because there's nothing in them but nutrient dense goodness. Also as I've stated before, I include natural cooked foods like grains and cooked veggies and some fish/chicken as well. However, right now I really feel like I need the incredible healing abilities of what raw foods does for the body. I will always be at least 80-90% raw, but I don't want to exclude delicious cooked dishes throughout my life.
Here I'm showing just a few raw goodies that I've made. Up top is a raw brownie/cookie before and after. I also made some cheeze flax crackers using Nutritional Yeast (not a raw product) for the 'cheese'. Last I have a Hemp protein shake using Hemp powder, spinach, almond milk, and a banana.
I realize that I'm beginning this journey close to the holidays, but I'm doing this purposefully. I will be able to keep control of what I eat and not delve into things that cause me problems. Not having that post holiday oh-no-look-at-all-I-ate syndrome makes this all the more rewarding!
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Enjoying old favorites
I simply chopped what veggies I had on hand, carrots, golden potatoes, celery and red onion. I sprayed them with olive oil and seasonings and placed the partially roasted chicken breast (I started roasting it first as it takes the longest to cook) in with the veggies. I continued to roast till done and, voila an mini version to a whole roasted chicken with all the fixins!
There's something about chicken and roasted veggies that's so comforting to me, just wanted to share it with you.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Guiltless Pizza :D
One of my favorite foods and one that I have really missed the most is pizza. When I became wheat and gluten intolerant I tried many different gluten free pizzas and non matched the gooey thick crusts that made pizza such an enjoyable experience. I have sense discovered Pamela's gluten free bread and baking mix and I will be attempting to make a homemade pizza. Pamela's is the absolute best gluten free line of mixes on the market in my opinion.
However, not having my favorite treat came with one good consolation, the absence of carbs is good for my waist line. Anyone who is gluten-wheat free can attest to the fact that these products are very high in calories and carbohydrates! Searching around the internet found a recipe for eggplant pizza. Being a fan of this vegetable, I decided to give it a go. Much to my delight, I found them not only tasty, but a satisfying substitute for my longed for pizza.
The crust of the eggplant is chewy and when covered with the toppings I prefer it is a healthy and tasty alternative!
The recipe is very simple, simply cut eggplant into rounds, ( I didn't even bother to slice my rounds thin as they dehydrate down much thinner anyway).
I then make the pizza sauce, using either raw chopped tomatoes or an all natural salsa ( I like using this because it already has peppers, onions and other spices included. Costco makes a great one)
I spread a thin layer of olive oil on to the eggplant rounds and top with the sauce and other veggies, olives, spices and then I sprinkle on a layer of Nutritional Yeast as a cheese-dairy substitute. ( Note nutritional yeast is not a raw product if you're making a raw pizza).
I place the rounds on a dehydrator sheet and dry for 12 hours or until they are the consistency I like. The thiner you slice the rounds the less drying time you will have, depending on your toppings.
The chewiness is what gives this such a 'pizza' feel. I also love the fact that I can eat and not be concerned about carb overload! I hope you will be inspired to try out eggplant 'pizza' too!
However, not having my favorite treat came with one good consolation, the absence of carbs is good for my waist line. Anyone who is gluten-wheat free can attest to the fact that these products are very high in calories and carbohydrates! Searching around the internet found a recipe for eggplant pizza. Being a fan of this vegetable, I decided to give it a go. Much to my delight, I found them not only tasty, but a satisfying substitute for my longed for pizza.
The crust of the eggplant is chewy and when covered with the toppings I prefer it is a healthy and tasty alternative!
The recipe is very simple, simply cut eggplant into rounds, ( I didn't even bother to slice my rounds thin as they dehydrate down much thinner anyway).
I then make the pizza sauce, using either raw chopped tomatoes or an all natural salsa ( I like using this because it already has peppers, onions and other spices included. Costco makes a great one)
I spread a thin layer of olive oil on to the eggplant rounds and top with the sauce and other veggies, olives, spices and then I sprinkle on a layer of Nutritional Yeast as a cheese-dairy substitute. ( Note nutritional yeast is not a raw product if you're making a raw pizza).
I place the rounds on a dehydrator sheet and dry for 12 hours or until they are the consistency I like. The thiner you slice the rounds the less drying time you will have, depending on your toppings.
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