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The Foods You Eat May Be Killing Your Nerves
As the obesity rate soars in the United States, Americans are more malnourished and mineral deficient than ever before. Obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Soils have become over-cultivated resulting in the depletion of rich mineral sources. This in turn makes the food grown in it mineral deficient.
Let’s take a look at a few statistics from over the last one hundred years:
- Sugar consumption has increased from 5 pounds to 158 pounds per person – per year (that’s 31 five pound bags of sugar for each of us).
- Chips, crackers, and other processed grain consumption has increased by 62 pounds (per person – per year).
- Soft drink consumption has increased by 53 gallons (per person – per year).
- Cheese consumption, including processed cheeses, has increased by 28 pounds (per person – per year).
- The average American eats out between 4 to 5 times per week.
- Over the past seventy years, TV viewing has increased to 5.5 hours per day.
This trend is the reason that diabetes and metabolic syndrome are out of control. Metabolic syndrome is the name applied when you have 3 of the following findings: elevated – cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL’s, blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, Hemoglobin A1c. waist circumference and low HDL’s. The presence of 3 of these factors places you at high risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes, which can set the stage for peripheral neuropathy.
A healthy diet is important for maintaining good health in general, but it is especially important for anyone suffering from any chronic illness, including peripheral neuropathy. Whole, living foods contain important vitamins, minerals, and coenzymes that promote healing within the body.
Processed foods (any food that comes in bags, cans, jars, boxes, fast foods and commercially prepared foods) are nutrient deficient and laden with toxic ingredients that cause peripheral nerve damage and destroy health. Most people do not even realize that they are being poisoned by toxins used in commercially prepared foods.
Most processed and commercially prepared foods are loaded with the following toxins:
- Neuro-toxic sweeteners (aspartame- Equal, NutraSweet, sucralose-Splenda)
- MSG (usually hidden under the term…natural flavors)
- High Fructose Corn Syrup / Corn Syrup
- Hydrogenated oils
- Processed table salt (devoid of natural trace minerals)
- Artificial flavors (also loaded w/MSG)
- Trans fats
- Food colorings
- Preservatives and chemicals (nitrites, nitrates, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, pesticides)
Nerves undergo a continual process of maintenance and repair. In order for a nerve to remain healthy or for repair to occur over a damaged area of the nerve, it must have an ongoing supply of good quality nutrients. Scientific research has established that many vitamins, minerals, and herbs are strong weapons against nerve damage, and they are irrefutably necessary for nerve repair and healing.
The Mayo Clinic recommends a diet that is rich in nutritious fruits and vegetables for those who experience neuropathy.
For optimum nerve health, your diet should include the following types of food:
- Whole grains and beans to provide B vitamins in order to promote nerve health.
- Fish and eggs give you additional vitamins B12 and B1.
- Green, leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, and other greens) for calcium and magnesium. Both of these nutrients are vital for healthy nerve endings and healthy nerve impulse transmission. As an added bonus, they give your immune system a boost.
- Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and brussel sprouts are rich in vitamin E.
- Yellow, red, and orange fruits and vegetables (such as sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, yellow, red and orange bell peppers, apricots, oranges, tomatoes, etc.) are rich in vitamins A and C.
- Raw and unsalted seeds and nuts, such as Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, almonds, hazelnuts, pine nuts, and pecans (rich in vitamins B & E, Selenium, Iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and copper).
- Avocados, sweet potatoes, and fish are rich in vitamins A, B, C, E, and minerals like calcium and magnesium.
Recipes To Get You Started
Learning how to prepare healthy foods that taste good at the same time, may be challenging. To help get you started, I’ve included some of our favorite recipes that we share with our patients. Each recipe I have included has received rave patient reviews, even from our die-hard junk food junkies.
Coconut Berry Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds, raw
- 1 cup almonds, sliced
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1 cup of unsweetened coconut, shredded
- 3/4 cup raw honey
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 6 1/2 ounces, chopped, dried cranberries, apricots, cherries or blueberries (any combination)
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Butter a 9 by 9-inch glass baking dish and set aside.
- 2. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- 3. Combine the raw honey, Coconut oil, extract and salt in a medium saucepan and place over low heat , until melted.
- 4. Add the remaining ingredients to the liquid mixture, and stir to combine.
- 5. Turn mixture out into the prepared baking dish and press down, evenly distributing the mixture in the dish.
- 6. Place in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- 7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- 8. Cut into squares and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
PIZZA CHIPS
(Serving – 6 persons)
Ingredients
- 8 cup Kale, leaves from 1 bunch, veins removed
- 1 cup raw Cashews
- 1/2 cup (small can) Muir Glen, organic tomato paste
- 2 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast, (Bragg’s, Bob’s Red Mill or Premier Research Labs)
- 1 tsp dried Oregano
- 1 tsp dried Marjoram
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp dried Basil
- 6 1/2 ounces, chopped, dried cranberries, apricots, cher1/2 tsp dried Rosemary
- 1/2 tsp Premier Pink Salt (or Celtic Sea Salt)
- 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, crushed
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Place the cashews (or substituted nuts) in a bowl, cover with filtered water, and allow cashews to soak 3 hours, while in the refrigerator. (nuts can soak overnight)
- 2. Drain the water from the cashews. Place the cashews in a blender or food processor.
- 3. Add freshly filtered water to just cover the cashews, and process until creamy smooth (may add more water to achieve creamy texture, if necessary).
- 4. In a large bowl, mix together the cashew cream with all remaining ingredients except the kale. Stir until evenly combined.
- 5. Rinse the kale, and pull the leaves from the fibrous stems. Tear into “chip” sized pieces.
- 6. Take a handful of kale and toss “pizza” flavored cashew cream. You may need to rub mixture on kale leaves for even coverage.
- 7. Dehydrate the kale chips at 105-115 degrees for 12 hours, or until dry and crunchy like chips – then serve!
Hint: If you don’t have a dehydrator, place the kale chips on a cookie sheet. Turn your oven to its lowest setting (175-180 degrees), and allow the chips to dehydrate lightly until chips are dry and crisp (approximately 2 hours).
Substitutions: To increase health benefits of this snack, substitute 1 cup of cashews with 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup hemp seeds, 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds), 1/4 cup pecans.
Ginger Salmon & Sautéed Sesame Bok Choy
(Serving – 4 persons)
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup organic Tamari sauce (low sodium)
- 2 ½ tbsp. fresh ginger, peeled and minced (in processor)
- 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest*
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon or lime juice
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil (preferably dark)
- 2 cloves of garlic, chopped or minced
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh bok choy, chopped
- 4 wild salmon fillets (~ 4 oz each)
- Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes-(optional)
- 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
* you may use juice of 1/2 of fresh orange instead of orange zest
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Preheat broiler
- 2. In a small bowl, stir together first 5 ingredients and set aside marinade
- 3. Rinse and dry the salmon. Rub with lemon or lime juice. Brush both sides of fish, generously with sauce mixture. Place on baking pan, cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- 4. Broil salmon until opaque but moist in the center, basting occasionally with the remaining sauce (approx. 6 min.). Remove from broiler cover with foil to keep warm.
- 5. In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté, stirring continuously so as not to burn, for 2 minutes. Add red pepper flakes during last 30 seconds of sautéing the garlic (optional). Add the bok choy, 3 tablespoons of the marinade and sauté until heated thoroughly.
- 6. Place the bok choy on a serving platter, sprinkle with sesame seeds and top with salmon.
Turkey and Cabbage Skillet
(Serving – 3-4 persons)
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground turkey breast
- 1 pound of ground turkey breast1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms
- 3 tablespoons of Italian seasonings
- 1 can (28 ounce) of Muir Glen organic crushed/diced tomatoes
- 8 cups shredded cabbage (about 1 pound)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons of chopped, fresh dill
- 1 cup of water
- ½ cup of brown rice, uncooked
- 2 teaspoons of Ghee
- 2 teaspoons of Celtic sea salt
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Preheat a large skillet or a Dutch oven on medium heat and brown meat, onion, garlic, thyme, and Italian seasonings for 4-6 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
- 2. Add tomatoes, water, rice, cabbage and salt, and stir.
- 3. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover it tightly. Cook for twenty to twenty-five minutes, or until the cabbage and the rice are tender.
- 4. Add peppers and mushrooms. Cover tightly and simmer for 10 minutes longer.
- 5. Remove from heat and let it stand, covered, for five minutes and then serve
Vegetarian Curry (good for fighting inflammation)
(Serving – 4 persons)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of ghee
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 teaspoons of fresh ginger, minced in processor
- 1 cup of crushed tomatoes (fresh or Muir Glen Organic)
- 3 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of cardamom, ground
- 1 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt
- 1/8 cup sea vegetables (kelp, arame)
- ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 8 cups of cauliflower florets (approx. 2 heads)
- 2 cups of cooked garbanzo beans (presoaked)
- 1 cup of peas
- ½ cup of parsley, chopped
- 1 cup of onion, chopped
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium heat and add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté this for about five minutes. Add crushed tomatoes, water, turmeric, cumin, cardamom, salt, sea vegetables and cayenne pepper, stirring to mix.
- 2. Add the cauliflower, cooked garbanzo beans, and peas to the sauce mixture. Stir until it is fully coated with the sauce, then cover the pot and simmer for seven to eight minutes, until the cauliflower is tender enough for your fork to pierce it. Add parsley, stirring to combine, and then serve over rice, quinoa, or millet.
Maple-Lime Roasted Sweet Potatoes
(Serving – 6 persons)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons Ghee, melted
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch (1/8 teaspoon) of cayenne pepper
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons of lime zest
- 2 tablespoons of sliced almonds (optional)
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2. Combine maple syrup, Ghee, coconut oil, salt, cinnamon and cayenne in a large bowl.
- 3. Add sweet potatoes and toss until thoroughly coated.
- 4. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast, stirring every 15 minutes, until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- 5. Sprinkle lime zest over the sweet potatoes and gently stir to distribute.
- 6. Transfer to platter, top with sliced almonds and serve.
Rice Gone Nuts
(Serving – 4-6 persons)
Ingredients
- 1 cup of short grain brown rice
- 2 cups of organic chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/8 cup sea vegetables (kelp, arame)
- 4 garlic cloves
- ½ cup of carrots, shredded
- 3 teaspoons of Celtic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small bunch of fresh parsley, minced
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ cup almonds
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Place bunch of parsley (leaves and stems) in food processor and mince, then set aside
- 2. Mince the garlic, nuts and juice from the limes in processor.
- 3. Combine parsley, garlic, nut mixture in a bowl and set aside, once again
- 4. In a medium pot, add the rice, sea vegetables and salt to the broth, and bring to a low boil.
- 5. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and cook rice for forty minutes or until dry and fluffy.
- 6. Mix in the carrot once the rice is cooked. Remove from heat but let it sit, covered, for five minutes.
- 7. Remove lid and allow rice to cool for 20 minutes
- 8. Add the parsley, garlic and nut mixture into the rice and stir until nut mixture is equally distributed throughout.
- 9. Portion and serve.
Beans and Legumes
(Serving – 4-6 persons)
All beans, except for lentils must be soaked for 48 hours prior to using them. Beans are high in phytates which most people have difficulty breaking down (thus resulting in increased flatulence). Phytates can also interfere with the absorption of certain vitamins and minerals in the body.
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Take raw beans and place in pot.
- 2. Fill with water until there is twice as much water as beans
- 3. Soak for 24 hours, then drain beans and rinse
- 4. Place back in pot and repeat soaking for another 24 hours (48 hour soak time in total)
- 5. After 48 hours, drain beans, rinse and you may either cook them or freeze for later use. (frozen beans will last for 2-3 months in the freezer and usually longer if they’ve been vacuumed sealed)
Hint: After grocery shopping, I immediately soak my beans then freeze them for later use. This way, when I want to cook them in a recipe, they are ready to go.
BEAN SALAD
(Serving – 8 persons)
Ingredients
- 1 pound dark red kidney beans, presoaked
- 6 cups of water, filtered
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 tablespoons Kalamata olive oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt, course
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Place uncooked kidney beans and water in a pot or dutch oven. Water should be 1-2 inches above the beans.
- 2. Bring the beans to a boil and then reduce to a simmer, partially covering the pot. If any foam develops during the simmering process, skim it off.
- 3. Simmer beans for approximately one and a half hours. Inside of bean should be tender, while the outside of the bean should be ‘al dente’. Beans should not split open.
- 4. Once cooked, remove beans from heat, strain beans from liquid and allow to cool.
- 5. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss well; adjust seasonings to your liking.
- 6. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Black Beans
(Serving – 4 persons)
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans, soaked
- 2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro stems, minced (set aside)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (set aside)
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. In a medium saucepan, combine broth, beans, onion, garlic, cilantro stems, salt, and cayenne and bring to a boil.
- 2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for forty-five minutes (until the beans are tender).
- 3. Serve into bowl and top with cilantro leaves.
French Green Beans with Herbs
(Serving – 6 persons)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. green beans, ends trimmed
- 10 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme, dried
- 1/4 teaspoon tarragon , dried
- 1/4 teaspoon marjoram , dried
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Bring water to boil in a steamer pot
- 2. Add green beans and steam until tender (5 minutes-do not overcook)
- 3. Remove beans from pot, immediately and plunge into cold water (to prevent further cooking), drain well
- 4. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- 5. Add garlic and scallions and saute for 2 minutes.
- 6. Stir in beans, tomatoes and seasonings. Saute and stir until all are heated throughout.
VEGETABLE SAUTE
(Serving – 4 persons)
Ingredients
- 1 Small Zucchini squash, trimmed and sliced
- 1 Small Yellow squash, trimmed and sliced
- 1 Yellow onion, sliced
- 1 Poblano pepper, deseeded and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 4 cloves or 1 tbsp garlic, Chopped/minced
- 2 tbsp basil, Fresh or dried
- 1 tbsp E.V. Olive Oil or Ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Preheat skillet with oil over medium heat
- 2. Sauté garlic until golden color, about 1 minute
- 3. Add squash, onion, and peppers; sautee 1 minute
- 4. Add tomato, basil and sea salt, sauté until tender
Lentil -Kale Soup
(Serving – 4 persons)
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken (white or dark)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 8-6 inch celery stalks, diced
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 bunch of kale, chopped
- 2 cups shitake mushrooms, chopped or sliced
- 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed
- 3 teaspoons thyme (fresh or dried)
- 4 teaspoons oregano (dried)
- 2 teaspoons Celtic sea salt
- 10 cups chicken broth
- 1/8 cup sea vegetables (kelp, arame)
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced-seeds included (optional-for a spicy kick)
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a soup pot.
- 2. Once it is hot, add the chicken, diced onion and celery and cook until translucent (~5 min.). Add the garlic and cook 1 minute
- 3. Pour in the chicken stock and add remaining ingredients. Cover and reduce heat to simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils and kale are tender.
- 4. Serve in soup bowls (remainder of soup may be frozen to be eaten at later time)
Mexican Fiesta Soup (spicy)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 poblano pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 Calabasa squash (sliced and quartered)
- 1 tablespoon Mexican fiesta seasoning (Frontier)
- 2 teaspoons Celtic sea salt
- 8 cups chicken broth (2 quarts)
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
- 3 cups black beans, soaked and rinsed
- 1-14 ounce can Muir Glen organic fire roasted diced tomatoes
- Juice from 2 limes
- 1 cup chopped cilantro stems
- 1/8 cup sea vegetables (kelp, arame)
- chopped cilantro leaves for serving
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or very large pot. Once it is hot, add the diced onion and the jalapeno and cook for five minutes, until soft. Add the garlic, cubed chicken, diced poblano pepper. Stir and cook for another two minutes. Add the chili powder, Mexican fiesta seasoning, and cumin. Mix until it is well combined.
- 2. Pour in the chicken stock. Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, green chilies, chopped cilantro stems and sea vegetables. Bring this to a low boil, and then reduce to a simmer for forty-five minutes.
- 3. Finally, add lime juice. Serve with chopped cilantro on the side
Note: to make this meal vegetarian, simply omit the chicken and use vegetable broth.
Raspberry Honey Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw honey
- 1 cup fresh or frozen organic raspberries
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Heat the honey in a small saucepan over low heat until it is liquefied.
- 2. Add raspberries to the honey. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries start falling apart. (if you prefer sauce to have smoother consistency, run through a blender before serving)
- 3. Serve it in a spouted pitcher.
- 4. Pour it over pancakes.
Note: this sauce freezes well for later use
Rise and Shine Pancakes – Gluten Free
Ingredients
- ¼ cup almond flour plus 2 tablespoons
- ½ cup millet flour
- 2 tablespoons rice flour
- 1 teaspoon guar gum or xanthan gum
- ½ teaspoon Celtic sea salt (fine)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon Rumford baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup buttermilk (organic)
- 2 tablespoons ghee (melted)
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Preheat the oven to 170° F.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and stir with a whisk to blend (you can keep the blend in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to three months).
- 3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter to the dry ingredients and stir just until smooth. Do not overmix it.
- 4. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Melt about a teaspoon of ghee or coconut oil. Test that the surface is hot enough by running your hands under the faucet to wet your fingertips; then shake them over the hot griddle. If the water dances across the pan, the heat is just right to begin making your pancakes.
- 5. For each large pancake, pour ¼ cup of batter into the pan. Cook until bubbles form on the top of each pancake; flip and cook until golden brown on the bottom.
- 6. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining batter, slicking the skillet with a small amount of ghee or coconut oil occasionally, as needed.
Variations: Try adding fresh fruit, such as ½ cup of blueberries or sliced bananas, and a few dashes of cinnamon. Add the ground cinnamon directly to the batter and whisk to incorporate. Simply sprinkle the fresh fruit on top of each pancake before you flip it over.
Burrito A-Go-Go
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons green or red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of dill (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons mushrooms (optional)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (optional)
- 1 Ezekiel tortilla wrap
- salsa (topping)
- ½ tablespoon ghee*
- 2 tablespoons of guacomole
- Celtic sea salt and black pepper (to taste)
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Preheat the skillet on medium heat with ½ tablespoon of ghee.
- 2. In a bowl, add eggs and water, beat with a whisk and set it aside.
- 3. Add the egg mixture to the pan and allow bottom of eggs to set (top will still be wet and runny).
- 4. Once the bottom has firmed, add in the desired vegetables and mix it with wooden spoon or spatula to begin to break up the eggs.
- 5. Continue stirring until eggs are dry but moist, then remove from heat.
- 6. Spread guacomole over the tortilla
- 7. Place the egg mixture in a tortilla, making a straight line of egg down side of tortilla closest to you.
- 8. Add dill on top of egg, salt and pepper and roll tortilla closed.
- 9. Wrap in wax paper (or parchment)
- 10. Add salsa right before eating (to prevent sogginess)
Dr. C’s Outrageous Oatmeal
Ingredients
- ½ cup of Arrowhead Mills steel cut oats
- ½ cup filtered water*
- 1 teaspoon ground flax meal
- 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon organic raw honey
- 2 tablespoons berries
- 2 tablespoons protein powder (whey) (optional)
- nuts (optional)
*may substitute unsweetened nut milk or rice milk for water
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Combine water and oats in a saucepan and bring to gentle boil.
- 2. Reduce the heat to simmer, leave uncovered, and stir frequently.
- 3. Allow the water to evaporate
- 4. Remove pan from the heat once the desired consistency is reached (10-15 minutes).
- 5. Add coconut oil, ground flax, and vanilla extract, and blend (flax will thicken the oatmeal).
- 6. Serve in bowl, add honey to sweeten.
- 7. Top with berries.
Apples and Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed well
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon and more for sprinkling
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened organic applesauce
- ¼ cup organic golden raisins
- 1 cup warmed unsweetened coconut milk for drizzling (any nut milk is fine)
- 1 organic apple, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup raw pecans, chopped
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Combine quinoa, water, cinnamon, and vanilla in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- 2. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and let it cook for fifteen minutes, until quinoa can be fluffed with a fork.
- 3. Stir in the applesauce and raisins, and pour in warmed milk. Divide cooked quinoa into four servings. Top off with freshly cut apples, pecans, and a dash of cinnamon.
Blueberries & Cream Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries, frozen or fresh
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, organic
- 1 cup nut milk, unsweetened (coconut or almond)
- ½ ripe avocado, skinned and pitted
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon honey, raw
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- ½ cup fresh ice
“Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.”
Preparation
- 1. Place all ingredients in blender and puree. (you can add additional nut milk until desired consistency is reached)
- 2. Serve in glass.