Simple Raw Breakfast

This morning I was in a bit of a rush. As a family we had to head out the door for an appointment. So this was my quick fix. Some dark red/purple grapes, a cut up apple, some goji berries, hemp seeds and a few cacao nibs. It was pretty simple and really fast. I actually ate part of it in the car. (You will be happy to know that I was not driving and that I try not to practice this routine often).

However this little bowl was full of nutrients. Antioxidants, fiber, protein and lots of nutrients. As you can see I even had a second to take a quick photo. Definitely, not photo worthy...but you get the idea.



What's your favorite emergency breakfast?

Tahini

Well 2 nights ago I made this yummy sauce for our meal. I have made it a couple of times before and it is so easy and simple but tastes great and is healthy.

Tahini is made from grinding sesame seeds. You can make your own tahini which I did not do for this sauce but will try after my I finish the jar I have. I used an organic brand that I had on hand from the local grocery store. My tahini was dry roasted and therefore not raw. If you want to use raw tahini look for unhulled sesame seeds on the label. Don't be alarmed when you open the jar and see a large film of oil. Just take a spoon and stir it around before you use it.

For those of you who have never tried it before there are many ways to use tahini. Tahini is full of health benefits including being high in calcium and containing iron, fat protein and fiber. It is most popularly used in hummus. However you can broaden your horizons and use it for smoothies especially banana and chocolate ones. This is also a great way to give it to your children as they won't even be able to tell it is in there. You can use it in your desserts, nut or protein bars. Put it on a flax cracker for added fat and calcium. Or just on it's own as in a spicy or mild sauce.

I made a quick sauce that tasted yummy and lasted 2 days. It would have lasted longer except we ate it all. The sauce included:

Tahini
Cilantro (I usually go heavy on it as it is my favorite herb)
Namu Shoyu (raw unpasteurized soy sauce) or Soy Sauce(start with a little and then add more if needed
chopped garlic
water(to get your desired consistency)

Adjust to your liking. Whisk together or mix in your blender. This creates a lovely light brown sauce that can be put over any grain dish. It has an earthy taste. If you like things more spicy add in some chili powder. If you are making a raw version you could put this over some veggies or make a larger amount and put it over an Asian style coleslaw. Yum.

A Must Read

So I was just checking my blog roll and came across this post over at Health Sleuth which is pretty disturbing. Disturbing if you believe that we should be eating organic, non GMO Foods. Disturbing if you visit a lot of large health food stores and now learn that they are joining up with the exact companies that the public wants to stay away from, Monsanto.!!

It is a long read but if you have the time and want to know what is happening to the food we eat, have a peak.

Let's get started.

My husband and I sometimes have a bit of a challenge in the health department. We are often very busy taking care of my family which includes our daughter and our son with special needs. So our challenge is how do we achieve our healthiest self in the middle of the chaos that is often called "Our Life". I think part of the solution is to be persistent and to be knowledgeable about how things such as food, stress, sleep, exercise can effect our life. We have decided again to embark on a journey of health and happiness but this time we are going to blog about it. I am no stranger to blogging as I have been blogging about our son's journey for over a year now. So here we go again with just a little bit of a different focus.

I have previously started blogging on here as you can see many months ago. That time was not the greatest to start this blog. However now as I am approaching the middle of my studies in my raw food course by David Wolfe and also in the process of completing 2 other nutrition courses at the Mind Body Institute. Now is as good a time as ever. I am hoping that some people will embark on this journey with me as I learn how to eat better to feel better and reach Blyssful Health!!

Gotta start somewhere.

This blog is not a raw blog or a cooked food blog. It is a blog about being healthy at the most basic level, especially in times of stress and chaos. However it just so happens that today is my fourth day on a raw diet. I would say that I am at about 90% raw for the last 4 days. The crazy thing is that this is the second time that I am trying to do a raw program. By program I mean more than one day or a meal here and there. The first time was over 2 years ago. I had tried a raw challenge with my sister. We planned and prepared and even researched. We had previously taken a Alisa Cohen Raw food course too. However yummy I thought and found the food, I still found it a challenge and immediately craved cooked food. This time is different in some ways. I still have been reading and researching. I have also signed up for another course but the main difference is that I just woke up and decided that my meal should be raw. After this meal I just continued and it has led me to 4 days of raw food.

I have been reading some blogs that have been pretty informative and inspiring. One that I particularly like is "Oh She Glows". Also this time I am not too consumed with big fancy raw dishes like I was before. Don't get me wrong I love those elaborate meals, but for now I am doing simple. Things like sunflower seed cheese, nori wraps, salads and juices and smoothies. Really I think it is my determination and that fact that I need something from this raw food that is motivating me. I need energy. I need clarity. I need inspiration. I need many more things in my life now( I will elaborate more later). I hope on the way that I will learn lots and be able to share lots too. I am not sure how long this raw journey will be. Maybe a day more. Maybe weeks. Who knows. I am going to do what feels right.