FOOD THAT SUPPORT THE GUT
1.Coconut Oil – Cook with coconut oil and consume coconut oil, if tolerated. (3 tablespoons by mouth per day to kill pathogens naturally).
2.Pumpkin Seeds – Pumpkin seeds kill parasites. It is best to consume 1/4 cup daily as a late afternoon snack or make pumpkin seed milk in a Vitamix with water, 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, cinnamon and stevia (if needed) or use the sweetener of your choice.
3.Cloves and Cinnamon – By cooking with each of these spices or adding them to a smoothie or drink you are naturally killing microbes that are wreaking havoc on your system.
4.Turmeric – By adding 1 tablespoons of turmeric to your foods, you are using one of the most powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory spices.Chlorophyll – Add 1 tablespoon to water and consume twice a day or add to a juice. You can buy this at Amazon.com, too, and this will help with energy.
SMOOTHIES
Add all of the ingredients in the order they are listed ( WITH OR WITHOUT the ice). Blend until smooth. If you want your smoothie to be colder, add ice cubes, then blend.
If you DO NOT have a high speed blender, add the almond milk, banana, apples, and dates to the blender. Blend until smooth. Feel free to add a few more tablespoons of almond milk to get the mixture going, if needed. Then add pumpkin seeds, hemp protein, and spices to the mixture and blend well.
Blend all of the ingredients in a blender. Feel free to add water to reach your desired thickness. Use organic produce whenever possible. Each smoothie recipe serves two people or may be used as a substitute for one large meal.
Protein is important in the morning. You can add extra protein to any smoothie by including a scoop of your favorite protein powder. Try hemp protein by Nutiva, Rockin’ Wellness, Sunwarrior or pea protein. You can also use 3 tablespoons of hemp seeds. Make your smoothie colder by adding 3 to 5 ice cubes.
Looking for a few ideas to add to your smoothie? Add in a teaspoon of any one of the following:
Hemp seeds, Flax seeds, Chia seeds, Spirulina, Bee pollen, Unsweetened Shredded coconut, Raw cacao powder, Raw honey, Stevia or sweetener of choice, Superfoods (maca, lucuma, wheatgrass powder) Matcha powder, Detox greens: dandelion, parsley, cilantro, radish, Sprouts of any kind, camu camu for vitamin C, Protein powder, Goji berries, Currants, Dates (limit if weight loss is desired)
Feel free to add fruit to any vegetable smoothie to add sweetness. Try 1/2 cup berries, 1/2 apple, or 1/2 banana.
SOAKING NUTS, GRAINS, AND SEEDS
Please Soak Your Grains and Seeds to Reduce the PHYTIC ACID.
How to soak grains, beans, seeds, and nuts:
Add the grains, beans, seeds, or nuts* to a bowl of warm or room temperature water.Add 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice or Bragg’s raw applecider vinegar.Soak the grains, beans, seeds, or nuts* for 12-24 hours.Leave the bowl sitting on your countertop.Empty the grains, beans, seeds, or nuts into a colander, and rinse at least 6 times to remove any remaining phytic acid.Cook the grains, seeds, or beans as usual, or store the seeds or nuts* in your fridge for 1-2 days.
The Gut Health
Gut also known as the second brain, is the entire digestive tract that runs from your esophagus to your rectum. It does more than just take in food and excrete food. The microbes and nerves in the gut can launch communication with the brain, affecting everything from hunger to mood.
5 Signs that your gut is unhealthy-
1. Anxiety, depression, mood swings, irritability
2. Food allergies or intolerance
3. Skin problems
4. Digestive issues like bloating, flatulence, diarrhea
5. Frequent infections
