Almond Milk

Almond Milk

03/01/2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Welcome to 2013!  It's going to be a fantastic year!

I wanted to start the year off with a healthy alternative to dairy milk.  Dairy causes many issues for people in relation to digestive upset, excess mucous causing unnecessary runny noses, acne, aggravation of eczema, etc.

So an excellent alternative is ALMOND MILK!
It is so easy to make & is full of calcium and protein.

Simply soak 1 cup almonds overnight and you'll be ready to make your fresh batch of almond milk in the morning.  It's super quick.  Soaking the almonds releases the enzyme inhibitors from the shell, making it easier to digest.

Almond Milk
1 cup almonds (soaked overnight)
2 cups filtered water
Additional add ins - 1 fresh date, 1 vanilla bean, 1 tsp cinnamon

Tip the water out the following morning from the soaked almonds.  Combine the almonds plus water into a blender & add in any extra add ins.  Blend again.  Strain through a milk bag, muslin cloth or even a chux cloth.

It stores in the fridge for 2-3days.
Enjoy on muesli, in smoothies or just as is.  My favourite combination is with 1 fresh date and 1 vanilla pod.

Healthy treats for the festive season...plus the amazing benefits of the CHIA SEED.

As the festive season approaches you may over-indulge in sweets and richer foods.  The over indulgence is enjoyable at the time but often we have to deal with digestive discomfort long after.  Consider supporting your liver during the festive season by keeping a green smoothie in your eating plan leading up to Christmas and following.  You may also consider skipping a meal if you are not hungry, this allows energy to be directed to cleansing, instead of digesting.  When we overeat we put a tremendous strain on our liver.  This takes energy away from healing and repair as the organ of detoxification (the liver) is kept busy with digesting.  Reduced load on the liver provides greater energy in general = more vitality!  Who wouldn't want that?!

Instead of the common trifle dessert that Grandma used to make, why not try something that is not only 'blow your socks off' delicious, but also HEALTHY!  There are so many choices such as this amazing raw Jaffa Cake my friend made for me the other night.  It is divine and made completely from whole foods!  I also have a fantastic recipe for a raw Chocolate, Chilli, Maca Pie that many friends seem to love!...if you don't overdo it on the chilli.

Raw Jaffa Cake

Base

1cup almonds

1/4 cup cacao powder

3 dates

Blend together and press into a cake tin (preferably a quick release tin)

Filling

Rind of 3 oranges

2/3cup orange juice

2 1/2cups cashews (soaked for 3hours)

2/3cup agave

3/4 cup coconut oil

Blend the filling and place on top of base and set in freezer/fridge.

Some base may be kept to sprinkle on top.

If you are someone who overeats often, consider adding some chia seeds into your diet.  1-3 tbsps each day added to smoothies, salads, muesli or porridge.  Chia seeds are known to help you feel fuller for longer, reduce blood pressure and reduce pain in the body.  They also stabilise blood sugar levels, help improve mood and improve memory.  Who wouldn't want any?!  Chia seeds are a fantastic source of calcium, protein and fibre along with a great source of omega-3.  They are also gluten free for those of you with gluten free needs.  

Enjoy the festive season!

Janelle.

Green Smoothie Challenge!!

After attending the Bloom Women's Expo on Friday night & presenting a nutrition talk at a yoga retreat on Sunday in Julatten I am so excited to say that I have 38 brave & willing participants for my Green Smoothie Challenge.  The Wellness Warrior (Jess Ainscough - http://www.thewellnesswarrior.com.au/) revved up the green smoothies on Friday night and Thermo mix ladies made one while I was busy signing people up for the challenge at my table.  It was such a fabulous night where women (and some men) were given empowering knowledge & guidance to take care of their own health!  There were endless stalls of nutrition, beauty, fitness and other health advice.  

The Green Smoothie Challenge has started today & requires participants to drink a green smoothie for breakfast, lunch and dinner for 3 days.  If they are wanting to achieve a great detox, the smoothies along with water is all they are having.  However, if they are wanting to simply introduce green smoothies into their diet and explore the delicious flavours and bonus health benefits (which is equally fantastic) they are able to eat other food too

If you are wanting to either sign up or participate at a later date please contact me and I can send you a booklet that gives you the information you need!  

Well done to those participants for almost completing your first day!  If you are unsure of the benefits of green smoothies...please scroll down and have a look at one of my earlier posts.

Janelle Twine.

0438 733 103

www.seedsofhealth.com.au 

The Lunchbox Revolution

Hi readers,

I just wanted to make everyone aware of a fantastic book that I have come across in the last couple of months that contains a lot of fantastic recipes for your child's lunchbox.  It's called The Lunchbox Revolution by Mona Hecke.  These recipes are of course able to be used for the whole family - old and young.  It is broken into sections including breakfast, lunch, healthy sweets, etc.  But most importantly it contains a lot of useful information explaining useful and simple facts about nutrition - from a whole food perspective.  What I love!

If you are wanting to purchase the book please contact me or otherwise you can Google 'The Lunchbox Revolution' and purchase it online.

Remember, if there are any topics that you are interested in and would like to find out more about or perhaps you are confused about please leave a comment or contact me and I will do my best to write about it as I would love to support you on your health journey.

Janelle Twine.