Sunday, September 18, 2011

Spirulina!!

Spirulina contains rich vegetable protein (60~ 63 %, 3~4 times higher than fish or beef ), multi Vitamins (Vitamin B 12 is 3~4 times higher than animal liver), which is particularly lacking in a vegetarian diet. It contains a wide range of minerals (including Iron, Potassium, Magnesium Sodium, Phosphorus, Calcium etc.), a high volume of Beta- carotene which protects cells (5 time more than carrots, 40 time more than spinach), high volumes of gamma-Linolein acid (which can reduce cholesterol and prevent heart disease). Further, Spirulina contains Phycocyanin which can only be found in Spirulina.
With over 100 nutrients, Spirulina is often described as the most complete food source in the world.

To take spirulina mix with cold or warm water. You need about 2tsp per day.

OR

Mix 2 tsp spirulina with 1 1/2 tbsp of almond milk. Mix until smooth. Add 2 tsp almond butter, and mix again. Stir in 1 1/2 tbsp of maple syrup and 2 tbsp orange juice, and give it a final stir. Pour over 2 -3 cups of cut up fruit. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp shredded coconut and 1/2 cup kamut flake cereal. VERY GOOD.

Green and Yellow Split Pea Soup

Great fall recipe. 
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
2 cups split peas
7 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potato, peas, water, bay leaf, salt and pepper, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the peas are very soft and the soup is thick., about 1 hour.

Ginger Sweet Tofu

This is an easy recipe. Boil in a sauce pan water, sucanat and fresh ginger. The longer you steep it the stronger the ginger will be.  I added cubes of tofu and simmered until hot. It was good. I also fried some of the marinated tofu cubes until golden brown and topped with more sauce. Sweet and savory.