Cheesy Quinoa Patties

These great tasting patties are my go to when I have some left over quinoa in the fridge.  They are so easy to make, and you can manipulate the recipe to suit your likes, or desires.

This is how I make them.

Mix in a bowl:

• 2 Cups of cooked quinoa
• 1 Cup of bread crumbs or crushed crackers
• 2 eggs
• 1 Cup of shredded cheese.  I've used both Mozzarella or Parmesan
• A head of uncooked broccoli chopped fine
• I also put a spoonful of chilli powder and a spoonful of cumin

Heat up a pan with some coconut oil.  Form the quinoa mix into patties and fry them up.  Wet your hands with water when you are handling the quinoa as it is really sticky and wet hands will help you mould the patties.

Fry them on both sides for about 10 min a side, or until the are golden.

Cover in some Franks Red Hot, or Sriracha hot sauce and you have a simple and nutritious meal.

ENJOY!

The State of our Food and Future

This is an excellent inspirational talk by Jamie Oliver at TED Talks about the current climate of our food culture.  This video was recorded in 2010, and over the last few years I have seen a small change for the better, however we have a LONG way to go.

Children are very vulnerable to what is around them, and it all starts at the home, then at school.  If we don't know about proper nutrition then how can we teach our kids.  Schools teach nothing about nutrition, and the food that is offered to our kids at school is astounding!  Sugared milk, pop, chocolate, chips.  No healthy options.

Take a look at your workplace.  We have six vending machines at my work, and not one row has a healthy option.  They are stocked with chips, chocolate, pop, sugary "juices" etc.

We need to change, and it is not acceptable that this generation of children will live shorter lives than us.

Take an 18 minute break and watch this video.  What you will learn will benefit not just yourself but everyone that you can help with this new knowledge.  Pass it on for change!

Presenting the Weightless Project

Deepak Chopra is presenting a new initiative that you really have to look at.

If you own a Jawbone or a Fitbit you can link it to this worthwhile cause.  It is no charge to you, and for every 1,000 calories you burn The Weightless Project will donate $1 to help fight undernourishment and hunger, essentially giving the pounds you lose to those that need to add weight.

There really is no reason not to sign up.

Watch the video below and go to https://weightlessproject.org for more information and to sign up.

Raw and Green Tomato Soup

It might look weird, but it tastes great!

Raw vegetables are the best way to obtain 100% of the vitamins and minerals from the plant, as cooking the food over a temperature of approximately 118 degrees F. may destroy essential vitamins and live enzymes, cause chemical changes in the food and create acidic toxins.  Studies have shown that eating raw vegetables may reduce the risk of several different kinds of cancers. 

Remembering the above, this great tasting soup is served warm not hot.  If you have a soup setting on your blender, it will heat the soup to the perfect temperature and won't jeopardize the raw value of the food.

Blend together (makes about 6 servings):

- 6 (or so) Ripe, soft tomatoes

- 2 large carrots (topped and cut in half)

- 2 to 3 celery pieces (cut in half)

- 2 large leaf kale (only leaves, remove the stem)

- Handful of parsley

- Handful of cilantro

Blend on the soup setting if your blender has one, if not blend on high setting for 90 seconds or until the consistency desired is achieved.

Your soup setting will heat the soup to the proper temperature to remain raw, if you need to heat the soup up then put it on the stove to heat, (no microwaves), and don't heat past 118 degrees F.

A great healthy alternative to a can of high sodium tomato soup.

ENJOY!

Spirulina - A Great Tasting Superfood!

Ok, maybe I'm being a little sarcastic, Spirulina tastes HORRIBLE!  Anyone who tells you different is lying to you.

Spirulina is blue-green vegetable plankton, (algae), that has been a source of nutrient since the Aztecs harvested it centuries ago.  It contains the highest levels of beta carotene, (vitamin A) and vitamin B12 of any green superfood.  It is high in iron and magnesium, and contains high amounts of chlorophyll which is excellent for blood cleansing and blood building, as well as for ridding the body of disease promoting heavy metal toxins.

One problem with Spirulina though, is because it is an algae, it tastes like an algae.  YUCK!  It really does taste that bad.  Enough to put you off taking it.  But for me, that's not acceptable, so I needed to find a way to get it down.

Well, I found a great smoothie recipe that masks the taste of the Spirulina, and none of the benefits.

It's called the Spirulina Surge.

Mix in your blender:

1 Cup apple juice
1/2 to 1 tbsp Spirulina powder
1 Banana
1 Cup frozen blueberries, (or mixed berries)
3/4 Cup ice cubs

Blend until smooth.

Depending on the amount of Spirulina you use, you will either taste just a hint of it or none at all.  This smoothie really is good, and has all the benefits of the Spirulina, as well as the Phyto Nutrients from the berries.

Give it a try, and,

ENJOY!