recipes

Almond Milk Ice Cream

3   Recipes   Chocolate          “Triple Almond”         Strawberry Click on link: http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/04/28/vegan-almond-milk-ice-cream-3-recipes/

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Superfood Summer Drinks

Sunshine SmoothieMango has Vitamin E, vital for hormones.  Raspberries are full of anti-oxidants and facilitate blood flow.Watermelon is said to be an aphrodisiac.Enjoy :)) 1 part mango1 part papaya1/2 cup raspberries1 part watermelon1 cup fruit juice  (- / +   to taste)2 cups crushed iceBlend.  Pour into glasses.  Garnish with berries or slice watermelon.      […]

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Fabulous Wasabi – Edamame Dip

1   1/4 cup         shelled frozen edamame pods1                       garlic clove, minced4      tsp             soy sauce1      tbsp           rice vinegar1/2   tsp             […]

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Decadent Chocolate Pie

Maneesha’s specialty 2 pkgs  silken tofu   – firm1  1/2 cups 70 % chocolate chips  – melted1 tbsp lemon2 tbsp vanilla1/3 to 1/2 cup  agave syrup Combine above in food processor until smooth. Combine 1 cup graham cracker or vanilla cookie crumbs with 1/4 cup melted Nature’s Balance.Press into 9 inch circular pan. Pour into […]

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Intro to Psych

The Teacup ID:   43 year old woman living with husband and three children.Master’s of Arts student, major in Russian Studies.   History of bipolar II and delusional disorder.     Annie prances through the door, her cowboy boots clomping and paisley skirt flouncing.  She sits in the grey plastic chair facing me, transforming it into a throne.  […]

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Tea Tips

Caffeine content  from highest to lowestBlack   >   Semi-Green >   Green >  White White tea = most fermented , black tea = least fermented. Studies have associated drinking two cups of green tea per day with weight loss. Herbal tea generally contains no caffeine and is not a form of fermented black tea. Tea Tasting  […]

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BBQ Broccoli

Grilled Broccoli and LemonsTotal Time: 20 minutes—Serves 4Cut 1 bunch broccoli into 8 large spears and cut 2 lemons into quarters. In a large bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill the broccoli and lemons over medium heat, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, 10 to 15 minutes. […]

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An Apple a Day . . .

ApplesThere are 500% more anti-oxidants in the peel of a Red Delicious apple than there are in the peel of an Empire apple. In fact, the Red Delicious beat out eight common varieties. If you’re peeling apples for a pie, choose Northern Spies. Their flesh has more antioxidants than that of any other.

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Optimal Snacking

Healthy Snacks The optimal snack equation200 calories =3 grams of fiber + 5 grams of protein + 12 grams of fat Fiber is digested slowly and helps sustain your energy. It also absorbs water and expandsin your stomach to keep you full. Protein releases a hormone in the body that increases satiety. Eating snacks with no […]

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Five Mood-Boosting Workouts

To feel more content, try Yoga Yoga practice is associated with increased levels of GABA, an amino acid and neurotransmitter that may help reduce anxiety. Also, slow, deep yogic breathing increases oxygen flow, which leads to optimal functioning of all your organs—including your brain.  A study of the physical effects of yoga on new practitioners […]

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