My Food Philosophy

It starts with realizing your connection with the Earth. The earth will always provide you with the food that you need. Whole food in its purest form. Not chemically laden formulas disguised as food. You will begin to appreciate the people who grow the food. You will not settle for a fruit or vegetable that was grown in the most clean way possible. Because, you see, the energy from these foods becomes a part of you when you ingest it. It's all about conscious eating. Being aware of not only what you put in your mouth but where is comes from. I choose to live a plant based and gluten free lifestyle. This blog is an evolution of sorts. It starts with my dedication to using whole foods and moves into my dedication to a plant based cooking lifestyle. All those recipes you didn't think you could have eating the way I do....Bon Appetite
For more information on plant based wellness, please visit my website at www.pranaholisticwellness.com

Saturday, February 22, 2014

My new favorite smoothie...The Kavacado!

I have been bombarding my body lately with chlorophyll! Sounds odd, I know. Just bumping up my intake of green vegetables in general, less fruit, no wheat. I have been doing this now for 2 weeks and feel unbelievable. My anxiety is 95% gone, I feel more clear headed, no headaches, I have tons of energy, and I didn't even have 1 cramp when my monthly friend came to visit...amazing!  Avacado is my new best friend. I love avacado, so I have no problem eating one a day. I was missing my fruit smoothies and most green smoothies sounded disgusting. I like green juice, but a chunky smoothie did not sound appetizing. However, I went out on a limb and tried an avacado one...which I put my spin on my adding kale. I prefer it to a fruit smoothie and it has been kid approved. So, you know if my picky Jackson is drinking it that it must be good. Here it is:

Kavacado Smoothie
- 1/2 of an avacado
- 1 1/2 cups of coconut milk (I can't say how almond, rice, hemp, or cow's milk would make it taste, 
                                              but I am sure any one would be fine)
- 2 big handfulls of frozen, chopped kale (such a good thing to keep in your freezer to add to 
                                                                  any smoothie....can't even taste it)
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
- 1 or 2 packs stevia or sweetner of choice (stevia works wonders at balancing your blood sugar)
- 1 Tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 Tsp. almond extract
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1/2 Tbsp. chia or flax seeds

Blend and enjoy. If it seems too thick, add some more milk or water. Tastes very much like pistacio:)
Everything beyond the basics are optional. If you don't have any protein powder, chia, or coconut oil...not a big deal. Without them this is an extremely nutritious smoothie, but with them it is a powerhouse!

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