Golden Tumeric Carrot Sauce

Golden Tumeric Carrot Sauce
I like starting my day right with vegetables. I now it sounds weird to some people, but it's a good way to get your body to feel good and crave the right foods, plus it's super yummy. This is a recipe that I  like to have a container in my fridge at all times. It tastes good on any vegetable.


2 medium carrots
1-2 tsp tumeric
1/4 tsp Himalayan salt
3 TB almond butter
1/4 cup water (sometimes more)

Put all ingredients in the Vitamix and zap instant delicious sauce for vegetables.
*recipe from Rawsome

Tumeric is wonderful to help the body fight inflammation. Check out this link to Dr. Greger's Nutritional Facts blog.

Best Kept Secret in Medicine

"Best Kept secret in medicine – in the right conditions, the body can heal itself." 

 


I was fortunate to attend a lecture by Dr, Michael Greger at the Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine. It was one of those times that I wished I had my whole family and all of my friends with me. The lecture was something everyone would want to hear. To help you, here is a youtube link to Dr. Greger's talk.      
It's the same lecture but in London. Check it out..it's a game-changer.  







The bottom line is most diseases are preventable or repairable. You are what you eat.

The list of diseases you can beat:

1) Diseases of the heart

2) Malignant neoplasm (cancer)

3) COPD -

4) Stroke

5) Accidents

6) Alzheimer’s

7) Diabetes

8) Kidney failure

9) Respiratory

10) Suicide (not as beatable but food changes mood)

11) Systemic blood issues

12) Liver failure

13) High Blood Pressure

14) Parkinson's

15) Pneumonia

Dr Greger's new book titled How Not to Die is a must read.......More next time.

Dr Greger and me

iced mint matcha latte

Do you want a delicious summer drink that makes you feel good and gives you the energy you need for your day? Try an iced green tea matcha latte. Yum!

Information on the multitude of benefits from green tea matcha:
1. Dr. Greger's-nutritional fact blog
2. Huffington Post article
3. Buying guide- matcha comparision on Kathy's blog- Healthy Happy Life
4. one more comparison guide from Your Health is Wealth

Dr. Greger says, "Never leave home without it (matcha packets.)"

Iced mint matcha latte
Ingredients:
handful of almond milk (or milk of your choice) ice cubes
3/4 cup almond milk
1 date
a few drops mint extract (I like organic Mint flavor by Frontier)
1 heaping teaspoon matcha powder (make sure your matcha powder is good quality, organic, and very green)

Whirl everything in the vitamix or blender(set on smoothie. )

small almond ice cubes

one of my favorite almond milks

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chocolate raspberry mousse

This recipe was given to me from the wonderful people at Dr Neal Barnard's Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine. Dr. Barnard has a great vegan clinic in Washington DC. Here's the link. If you live nearby be sure to check it out. Not only do they have a medical practice but there are many classes and workshops you can take. 

makes 4 1/2 cup servings

1 pound soft silken tofu
2 TB unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3 cup maple syrup (to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup or so of vegan chocolate chips (We like Enjoy Life)

Place all ingredients in the vitamix or blender and process till very smooth. Spoon into bowls and chill before serving. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top before serving.