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Ha! Who Needs Prozac?!

Monday, February 1st, 2010 by stacey

- by Kate Nicholson

And still the compliments keep rolling in…My youngest daughter said to me the other day, “It’s so great to talk to you Mum; you’re so full of life and happiness.”  This, about a woman who was quietly, deeply depressed and listless for many, many years while eating the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet) way.  Raw has changed my life around. I love raw!

My latest bouncing-with-vitality concoction involves the use of Tahini. And chocolate. The sesame seeds in Tahini contain magnesium, which, according to http://www.whfoods.com, helps to restore normal sleep patterns, particularly in women going through the peri/menopause. The calcium they contain is good for PMS symptoms.

And chocolate! Well, we all know chocolate’s many benefits (in moderation, naturally…). For me, it’s definitely a mood lifter. I sparkle after a teaspoon of raw cacao.

So, it makes sense to me that if I need a natural mood booster, I should put these together in my favourite food format - the green smoothie!  I’d choose a type of green leafy veg that has a mild taste for this smoothie. Pak choi (or Bok Choy, depending on where you live) works well, as does Romaine lettuce.  Http://www.sixwise.com has a list of nine uncommon greens, and states that Bok Choy is good for preventing cancer, cataracts and fighting free-radicals, and Romaine supports normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels. So take your pick depending on your taste or family medical history! I tend to stick with Romaine, only because it’s easy to get organic locally.

Now… here’s what you’ve all been waiting for!

The Va-Va-Voom Vitality Booster

  • 1 large or 2 small bananas
  • 2 Tbsp raw Tahini
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 heaped tsp raw cacao powder
  • 1-2 large handfuls of the greens of your choice
  • Agave to taste.

Whizz up in the blender and then prepare to dance your way through the day!

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Another Way to Eat Leafy Greens (Kale and Creamy Tahini Dressing)

Friday, February 27th, 2009 by stacey

andrea-beamanThis past weekend I traveled to New York City to attend a class and on Saturday night I had the pleasure of attending a cooking class with Andrea Beaman. You may have heard of Andrea, she was a contestant on the show Top Chef. There were about 20 of us sitting in Andrea’s living room as she demonstrated 3 recipes.

I decided to come home and try one of her recipes.  I am using raw kale vs. the steamed kale Andrea used in the recipe. The creamy tahini dressing will offer a wonderful savory flavor, which is a nice change from the sweet flavors that I usually enjoy in my green smoothies.

You may use any variety of leafy greens that you have on hand. The beauty of creating your own recipes is what makes this blog so exciting and fun. I love to read the recipes that everyone creates and my hope is that we all continue to create mouth watering recipes for the world to enjoy!

kaleKale and Creamy Tahini Dressing Recipe

1 bunch kale (you may use any variety of leafy green) shredded

Creamy Tahini Dressing *

  • 1/3 c. sesame tahini
  • 3 tbsp. Nama Shoyu (Nama Shoyu is a raw unpasteurized soy sauce)
  • 3 tbsp. umeboshi vinegar (Made from umeboshi plums. You may also look for ume vinegar, it’s the same thing)
  • ½ bunch parsley, chopped
  • ½ bunch scallions, chopped
  • 1 c. water

* Recipe created by Andrea Beaman, a natural foods chef and holistic health counselor

Blend all ingredients for tahini dressing in a food processor or blender. Dress your leafy greens with the tahini dressing.

Enjoy!

Tracy

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