Here's what I LOVE about Adam's book. Psst....recipe for Heavenly Halva is at the bottom of the post.
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Adam Hart founder of Power of Food, asked me share my thoughts on his new book E3 for Life. Adam lives in Squamish, B.C. and is whole foods chef, professional speaker, nutirional expert, author and health coach extraordinaire. Here's what I LOVE about Adam's book. Psst....recipe for Heavenly Halva is at the bottom of the post. Add Comment Balancing Spring Greens with a Decadent Healthy Dessert I am delighted to have been getting enthusiastic feedback from all my posts with tips on how to include more Spring liver-loving greens into your everyday. Balance is important in life, so I thought I would sneak in a recipe for a delicious decadent dessert ~ still very healthy of course! :-) Left: Almond Butter Chocolate Mousse Cups. A co-creation with my friend Andrea Potter from Rooted Nutrition. Avocadoes LOVE Carob (psst....less $$ than Raw Cacao) In my last spring inspired dessert blog post we learned that avocadoes love limes. As well we discovered that you can have your cake and it too in that you can enjoy a delicious dessert that is very healthy :-) Here is a recipe for another spring time inspired dessert that can be made in minutes with avocadoes and a few of your everyday ingredients from your pantry. Step #1 ~ Gather and Measure all Ingredients Start with 1/4 avocado, 1 tbsp carob powder, 1 tsp raw organic honey* and1 tbsp coconut oil. (2 minutes) * For health and environmental reasons, it is very important that if you use honey, it be raw, organic and best if you can source locally. If you do not eat honey you can replace with a dark maple syrup. 3 Minutes...and you have an Everyday Healthy Dessert Step #2 ~ Mix all ingredients together with a spoon. Yum! Taste test, adjust flavours as needed. You may be inspired to add some vanilla extract or cinnamon and experience how that tastes. Notice your personal preference. (1 minute or 2-3 minutes with taste experimenting). This is an everyday dessert so yummy it can stand on its own. You are welcome though to add a few more everyday delicious toppings. And I promise it is easy :-) Your Everyday Cuisine LOVES...Affordable Shredded Coconut For example, you can use one of my favourites....Organic affordable shredded coconut. Coconut LOVES...Carob or Raw Chocolate Step #3 ~ Scoop your chocolatey mousse into a wine glass and top top with shredded coconut. (30 seconds) Dehdyrated Sprouted Buckwheat ~ A Versatile Everyday Staple Step #4 ~ Next, I had some dehydrated sprouted "buckwheaties" that I have on hand. So I added it to my "crunchy mix" along with the shredded coconut. (30 seconds) Like dehydrated sprouted sunflower seeds, dehydrated sprouted buckwheat are one of those things that are woth it to make ahead of time. Prepare in big batches and store in your fridge in glass containers. Buckweaties are worth it is because they are so versatile and affordable. I was originally inspired to make these after reading Ani Phyo's Raw Food Kitchen. She uses buckwheaties as a base for many of her sweet and savoury recipes like cereal, salads and more! Delicious LOVES...Parfait Layers It's always nice to split your mousse into two so you can layer your dessert. (1 minute) Fresh Mint Step #5 ~ I quickly steamed some raspberries to make a warm berry couli. (2 minutes) I always have some frozen berries on-hand in my freezer. It is best to pick fresh berries in the summer and store in your freezer for affrodable healthy deliciousness all year long :-) Step #6 ~ Top with Fresh Mint (2 seconds) One of the flavours I have chosen to focus on in my Spring cuisine is fresh mint. Wjy? This refreshing herb pairs well with spring flavours like asapargus, peas. swiss chard, dandelion leaves and everyday affordable veggies like beets and carrots. You are welcome to follow the link to check out my first-go at creating an Everyday Produce Shopping List for Spring Cuisine that offers a wide variety of dishes within a group of ingredients. This is Secret #1 to make everyday healthy convenient. Voila! There you have it. A healthy and quick dessert in a total of 5-10 minutes + 2 seconds. Another example where practical meets a deliciousness on par with French cuisine. You are welcome to check out my bio to find out why I am passionate about bringing the French passion for delicious food into healthy everyday cuisine :-) Bon Appetit! julie@loveoffood.ca ~ Find Julie Beyer's For the Love of Food on Facebook and Twitter for regular tips on healthy eating, nutrition, recipes and more. Deceivably Boring Sprouts a Secret to Making Everyday Healthy Delicious It seems that every time I write about how to use the quintessential affordable superfood ingredient, ~ I get enthusiastic feedback. So my dehydrated sunflower sprouts were part of my inspiration in putting together a last minute birthday cake for my brother last weekend. I made a big batch of dehydrated sunflower sprouts almost a month ago now (click here to read previous blog post on how to make). Stored in glass jars in my fridge, they are still acing the test of everyday healthy, convenient, delicious and affordable ~ above and beyond!. In the spirit of having your cake and eating it too, here is a a recipe idea for a healthy spring cleansing dessert "Avocado Key Lime Pie" featuring.... The Everyday Affordable Dehydrated Sunflower Sprouts & Affordable Shredded Coconut :-) Above: These deceivably boring sprouts are one of the secrets to making my everyday healthy practical and delicious. Making Positive Change Delicious with Whole Plant-Based: Daisy and Rosie's Journey to Wellness05/03/2011 The Beginning of a Delicious Wellness Journey One of the things I enjoy most about my job, is meeting all the enthusiastic people who are keen on making change delicious for their health and the planet. Daisy, who is originally from the U.K. and recently decided to make Vancouver her home, contacted me because she wanted to learn how to adopt whole plant-based lifestyle. Yet, she was feeling overwhelmed with information, was unsure of the basic ingredients to include in her pantry and had no idea where to start. Daisy invited me to teach her and her twin sister Rosie (isn't that cute?;-) the 5 Secrets to make Everyday Healthy convenient, quick, easy, delicious, & affordable. Equipped with recipes, shopping lists, flavour profiles and kitchen equipment I made my way to Daisy's flat and I was greeted by a surge of enthusiasm for learning the art of whole plant-based everyday like Daisy and Rosie. Their excitement was so contagious, I was inspired to share the beginning of their journey to becoming their own Everyday Whole Foods Chef. |