Berry Buckwheat Griddle Cakes.

Best breakfast ever!

1/2 cup buckwheat flour

1/2 cup quinoa flour

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 cup vanilla almond or rice milk

1 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp egg substitute

1 large handful of muddled fresh berries (whatever is in season)

1 tsp. lemon zest

Mix all ingredients in mixing bowl and stir until smooth. Cook griddle cakes over lightly oiled skillet.

FINALLY!

It's like a groupon for vegetarians and clean eaters :)

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Coconut Cranberry No Bake Cookies

1 1/2 cup dates

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup almonds

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup shredded almonds

1/2 crushed pecans

2 tbsp orange zest

1 tbsp almond extract

Mix all ingredients in mixing bowl with hands. Roll into small balls and ENJOY!!!

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Walnut Pesto

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

2 handfuls fresh basil

1 handful baby arugula

5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 pinch of sea salt and course black pepper

Add all dry ingredients in a food processor and finely chop. Slowly add olive oil while pulsing the mixture. This pesto is excellent over spelt pasta or even used as a dip for crackers and veggies. Happy Holidays!

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"We have been led to believe that our genetics are fixed, but they are not. While our genes don't change, the environment in which our genes are bathed in does change" Dr. Mark Hyman

food for thought.

The Union of Concerned Scientists have estimated that 24 million pounds of antibiotics are used each year. Here is the break down:

2 million lbs used to treat sick animals

3 million lbs used to treat human infection

19 million lbs are given to animals to prevent sickness

CHEW ON THAT!

Mega Green Salad

Ingredients:

1 cup spinach
1 cup arugula
1/4 cup dulse flakes
1/2 diced cucumber
1/2 cup sprouts
1 small diced avocado
1 tbsp. black sesame seeds
1 tbsp. sesame oil
pinch of sea salt and pepper.

toss gently and serve.

“Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.” -Buddha

Worth reading!

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