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Don't Waste Food
When I hear “don’t waste food”, I think of my grandma Ellen saying “clean your plate, there are children starving somewhere in the world”- I don’t know about you but as a kid this never made sense to me- it was like, “okay, granny, send this green bean casserole to Afrikastan”- no disrepect intended to the real suffering due to lack of food.
Seriously, as an example, think about how many times you’ve tossed a bunch of brown bananas. Now take a look back over your shoulder. This wasted food has a huge shadow- it takes a lot of energy to produce it , to grow it, to ship it, to distribute it, and to dispose of it. And what about water? Blue is the new green, right? There’s a a global fresh water shortage looming- and agriculture is the number one user of water on the planet. Wasted food has a huge water footprint- the water it took to grow those bananas is a complete, um... wash....now. Finally, most food waste goes straight to a landfill- where is it’s trapped between other waste, and is forced to decompose without air- thereby producing the most concentrated greenhouse gas- methane. Some 30% of the garbage in landfills is food waste.
It’s definitely a problem of abundance- and it’s an easy one to adjust. And, it's a direct cost savings for you, from the minute you decide to watch it. Look for waste reduction in fresh goods, restaurant orders, take out, and thrown out leftovers. Repeat after me: I won’t waste food. I won’t waste food. And if you DO buy something that's going to waste.... We have to insert the plug here: please please compost.
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Green Eating
Chia seeds (Salvia Hispanica) are smooth kerneled small round seeds, somewhat like mustard seeds in appearance, but pretty much tasteless. Nutritionally, they are almost completely fiber, protein and omega 3 fats. Their core attribute is that when soaked, even briefly, in fluid (water, juice, almond milk) they swell up and become sort of gelatinous, kind of pudding like. The picture to the left shows the seeds in water, just at the point when they start to swell- about 5 to 7 minutes after soaking. When ingested, the body can use them incredibly efficiently as fuel, and they make you feel very full for a long time.
We've been experimenting with them as part of a cleanse, and they are a delicious add to a plant based eating plan and an energetic lifestyle.
Chia Green Drink
The morning "green drink" is an invaluable part of healthy eating. I add 1 to 2 tablespoons of chia in the morning to fresh pressed or organic apple juice, water, 1 scoop of Green Vibrance (or similiar) and 1/2 banana in the blender and am energized and satisfied for hours.
Chia Enriched Cooler Beverage
You can add Chia to 3/4 unsweetened hibiscus tea, 1/4 red juice like pomegranate or blueberry-cranberry blend (we love R.W. Knudsen's), and drink throughout the day.
Chia Oatmeal Breakfast Pudding
If you're eating nuts and grains, soak uncooked oatmeal, chia seeds in almond milk, add cinnamon and agave or local honey to taste (local honey protects against seasonal allergies!). Allow to soak for ten minutes and then stir up for a delicious breakfast pudding. Try other flavorings and sweeteners, such as fresh blueberries or maple syrup.
Chia Sweet Potato Soup
Bake sweet potatoes (1 per serving) until soft, peel, cut into chunks, and place in blender. Puree with coconut milk (we use So Delicious brand). Make sure it's not coconut water and also not any of the canned syrupy kind used in curries! Add a little at a time until the soup is the consistency you want (this could be vegetable stock, too). Add salt, pepper, and 2 TB of chia per serving for a fresh and filling course.
Other Uses
You can sprinkle chia in yogurts, smoothies, or almost anything to get a boost of satisfying filling protein.
Happy healthy eating!
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Radiant Eating
Want to feel fantastic? Ready to create your most radiant powerful body, alert mind, clear skin and healthiest digestion?
Our radiant eating plan will help you get yourself super healthy, keenly alert and ready for anything.
But don’t take our word for it- just try this for 7 days and see how you feel. If you are like most people you will feel lighter and clearer and will notice positive changes in the first few days. You may also experience some detox symptoms between days 2 and 5, but once those pass, there are limitless benefits- so keep going. After 7 days, check in with your body, and then if you feel like continuing, recommit to another 7 days, just taking it in chunks. In this way, you can change this from a program to a way of life. Releasing a physical addiction, such as to sugar, can take up to 28 days.
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 As a green consumer, you are no doubt savvy to the trends in “green” food products that come and go. Health food stores are always carrying the latest superfood, superherb, or super cleansing products. Some may be completely viable, some may not be as much. With all of the branded products that come and go with the tides of eco-trends, there are a number of foods out there that have a legitimate history, a past, beyond just the shelf life of the companies that are growing with the current green movement. |
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It may seem difficult at first, but consider seeds as coming directly from inside a plant, rather than inside a paper envelope at the market. It’s really that simple!
When growing heirloom fruits and vegetables, choose the best plants from your garden for seed saving. Strong, healthy plants produce strong, healthy seeds and offspring. Also, allow plants to fully ripen before harvesting them for the seeds -- they too are more likely to grow than younger, weak seeds. Most vegetable seeds remain viable for three to five years when stored properly. |
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WHAT ARE HEIRLOOMS?
Once upon a time, in a land far far away, our ancestors raised fruits and vegetables in homegrown gardens in their yards, or even in shared spaces. It wasn’t difficult to grow enough food to feed the household, and often it was easy to grow enough food in the summer months to last through the cold season. Seeds were saved year after year so that each plant could be replanted for the next growing season. This process of saving seeds from grown plants and using them to replant results in the fruits and vegetables we call heirlooms. Heirloom plants, in the truest sense, are those that are passed down from generation to generation. |
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