Organic Blue-Mango Soy Shake (Vegan)

 

Vegan Alert: Curried Kelp Noodles with Coconut Kale

Vegan alert, vegan alert!! It’s foodie Roosevelt and we’re back again. I just recently watch one of the most sickening videos in my life. It kind of makes me not want to eat meat. Of course, I picked the perfect time to watched the video; right before lunch time and trust me right now meat is definitely not on the menu!  Guess it was the perfect timing because here is a great recipe that you can enjoy as a snack. It’s a good thing that our friend Nutritionista save me with this recipe on a blog. This one is completely vegan!

You’ll need (makes two servings):

• 1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups kelp noodles
• 3/4 C coconut milk
• 1 T curry powder
• 1 T coconut oil
• salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste
• (optional: Be Organic’s Coconut Creme Finishing Sauce)

Make it: Saute the kale in the coconut oil on medium-low heat. When the kale starts to get a little browned, add the kelp noodles, coconut milk, and spices. Here’s the kale and noodles before adding the milk:

Let cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes. Within minutes you are good to chow down!

This is a very simple vegan dish that you can sacrifice meat for one meal…..in my case I think I will be holding off meat for a couple of days maybe months!!!

How to Make a Knock Off Vicks VapoRub!

Hello Mister Winter!!! And of course we can’t forget to say hello to his relatives Cold and Flu. Now that it is cold and flu season we’re going to give you a recipe that will help “prevent” you from getting any nasal congestion, cough,  sore throat, or any aches and pain. We say “prevent” because that we don’t want you to wait until your feeling so sick that you can’t even get out of bed to start feeling better. We want you to enjoy the holidays with your family rather than being sick feeling miserable, tired, cranky, sad, or depress. This recipe is the knock off cold, cough, nasal congestion, sneezing, aches and pain so you can rest medicine.

40 drops essential oil of Eucalyptus
10 drops essential oil of Camphor
2 drops essential oil of Wintergreen
1 drop essential oil of thyme
1 ounce Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoon Beeswax

Preparation:

Add the beeswax to the olive oil and heat until the beeswax is melted.

Use very low heat or a double boiler to prevent burning the oil.

When the wax is melted, remove the oil from the heat then add the essential oils and stir to blend.

When the mixture is cool it is ready to use. You can make this using only the eucalyptus oil if preferred.

To use rub a small amount on the chest as needed to relieve congestion

“Wrapped Up In You” Quick and Easy Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Sweet Chili Sauce

We borrowed this recipe from, Janah Adickman, a great friend of ours who has an amazing blog, delishyourdish.com. We met her at one of our Whole Foods cooking class demos and she fell in love with us ever since. But don’t call her no ”groupie” she’s a pro in the kitchen.  She posts the most amazing dishes that you can find vegan/vegetarian friendly. Without any further ado we would like to introduce you to our good friend Janah.

Hello, my name is Janah. I’m sure many of you have experienced P.F Changs lettuce wraps at some point or another.  They are quite delish, but there are also not the best thing for you to eat.  While it’s okay for you to indulge every now and then, I think it may be better to have a healthier lettuce wrap recipe on hand.

What You Need:

1 Head Lettuce(separate the leaves to form shells for your wraps)

10 oz Package of Baby Bella Mushrooms (sliced)

1/2 Cup Chopped Waterchest Nuts

1/4 Cup Chopped Dry Roasted Almonds

1 Cup Shelled Edamame

1 Package Extra Firm Tofu (diced)

1 Yellow Onion (chopped)

Sweet Chili Sauce (optional)

1. Set oven to 400 degrees convection.  Once the oven is pre-heated, place the diced tofu onto a greased cookie sheet.  Place the tray in the oven for about 20 minutes, or until the tofu has crisped.  Remove and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, grease the pan with PAM then throw the onions in.  Allow the onions to sweat, but do not allow them to brown.  Saute until the onions become clear then toss in the mushrooms, waterchest nuts and edamame.

3. Once the vegetables have softened, about 3-5 minutes, turn off the heat and fold in the tofu.  Then add the chopped nuts.

4. Serve hot with the cold lettuce cups.  Serve with a side of sweet chili sauce.

This dish is conventional but can also Be Organic.

For further tips and recipes you can contact:

Janah Adickman at janah.adickman@gmail.com or visit her website at www.Delishyourdish.com

 

 

Organic RX

Take two of these and call me in the morning. Ahhhhh far too familiar words from Dr. Moneyspend, or better yet what insurance do you have?  Sound familiar? From the beginning of time there has always been a natural way to cure ailments and illnesses. As time has passed tradition has lead us to believe that the doctor’s orders are the law of the land. Ancient civilizations have utilized natural cures and treatments for centuries.  Why then can’t we adopt those practices? Just think about it we go retro in our clothes, we go retro with our music Be Organic promotes going retro with your food. So then why not go retro with our medicine.

This column will consist of natural remedies and treatments by no way to be classed as cures. The mind set here is to use natural herbs and practices to treat common ailments prior to or instead of seeking pharmaceutical medication. With natural treatments there are no long term adverse reactions, unlike medication which if misdiagnosed, may cause severe liver or kidney damage. Although possible allergic reaction may occur with implementing a natural lifestyle the effects can be reversed by ceasing consumption. Below are 3 common treatments for 3 common ailments, this week we will start with the children.

Ringworm: Get a lime, roll it to release the juices, cut it in half, the dip it in salt. Rub infected area until it forms a lather then let dry. In under a week you will see the results, the ringworm will begin to dry up.

Dry or Wet Coughs: Take a lemon roll it to release the juices squeeze into a glass ake 2 teaspoons of honey and stir into lemon juice. The acid from the lemon cuts away at mucus and the honey coats the throat. If possible warm slightly.

Colic: Steep a teaspoon of partly crushed dill seeds in a glass of hot water for 2 hours strain and add honey for flavor. Only give a teaspoon at a time to babies in place of gripe water. This will soothe the babies stomach.

These tips are to inspire the rebirth of natural remedies. 

For further tips you can contact Foodie Andre’ for additional home remedies @ BEORGANIC4@GMAIL.COM. 

Kid’s Nutrition

 

 

Kids Nutrition

Do kids actually need to snack between meals as part of a healthy diet? Yes, of course!! Their bodies are smaller and yet they need more calories per pound of body weight than adults (1). Relying on just three meals a day makes it difficult for kids to get all the nutrients and calories their growing bodies need. Eating as often as six times a day is ideal. Nutritious organic snacks can play a vital role in boosting their energy and providing them with the essential nutrients their bodies need.

Studies show that most kids get 25% of their daily calorie needs from snacks (2), so it is important to ensure they eat the right kinds of snacks. Unfortunately, most kids snack on conventional foods that are at the top of the food pyramid (e.g., chips, candy, soft drinks), which are high in calories, fat, sugar and often low in essential nutrients such as calcium. The best impact a parent can have on the food choices kids make at snack time is to set a good example. Be Organic’s “Famous Mousse Parfait” have been formulated with kids taste and nutrients in mind, but it is just as good for parents! It’s a great tasting snack with only a 170 calories and it will give you the energy you need to make it between meals. And you don’t have to feel guilty that it tastes ohh…. so good because it’s organic and healthy!

Not sure what to look for in a good snack?

Please, please, please remember…snack time should be fun and the kids should like what they eat!! It’s OK to let them have snacks that:

• Are less sugar than a can of soda
• Lower in carbs

Since most kids have a sweet tooth when it comes to snack time, we added chunks of organic mango, strawberry, peach, raspberry, banana, and clusters of organic whole grain granola depending on the type of parfait they’re enjoying. The fresh organic fruits in our parfaits add a taste of sweetness in each bite. Our goal was to provide kids with a nutritious organic snack that tastes sweet like the snacks they crave.

Check out www.eatright.org. It provides you with balanced meals that will make a big difference in the overall healthy and well being of your child.

Be aware of the proper nutrition!!!

We know the competition is tough and many times have seen large corporations make decisions to sacrifice quality for keeping profits up and costs down. This strategy is a winning proposition for many firms but a losing one for the consumer.  In the food industry the decision to decrease the product cost often results in impacting the health and well-being of consumers in ways they probably never suspect. Substituting low quality and low cost ingredients can even enhance the sweetness of junk food, making it more irresistible to kids, and ultimately leading to higher consumption of these packaged foods full of “empty calories” – one of the most common examples of this is the substitution of HFCS (high fructose corn syrup) for good old fashioned organic cane sugar.  Poor quality foods with highly processed ingredients leave kids feeling moody and unmotivated…barely getting through the day! Trust us we know some adults like that too!

Remember choose organic when you can. If it’s not available, read the label to make sure to be aware of HFCS, trans fat, and an excessive amount of sugar.

 

Check out these websites:

 www.calorieking.com Supplies you with a diary. The food and exercise diary makes tracking food and exercise calories simple.

 

References

1. The American Dietetic Association. Snacking Habits for Healthy Living. Minneapolis, MN: Chronimed Publ., 1997.
2. Rallie McAllister, MD, Snacking Done Right; Keepkidshealthy.com: February 19,2004.

Holiday Organic Curry Chicken Salad

Baked Salmon in a Coconut Creme Fraiche

Baked Salmon in a Coconut Creme Fraiche

For the Salmon : Rub with 2 Tbl spoon honey and 3 Tbl spoon lime juice season with salt and pepper .  Bake at 350 till salmon flakes.

For the Coconut Crème Fraiche: This is the sauce for the salmon served on top or on the side.

Fresh Coconut milk if buying at whole foods – 1 can

1 Tablespoon of Jerk

3 teaspoons of Sugar

1 teaspoons of Black Pepper

2 teaspoons of Salt

Pinch Of Herbs of Provance

1 Container of Sour Cream

2 Tablespoon peppercorn

Blend contents except for peppercorns together then set in bowl and serve room temperature.  Let sit in fridge for 2 hours until it reaches desired thickness.   Add Whole peppercorns before serving.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tuesday- Chicken with Pineapple Jerk Sauce on top of Caribbean Rice

Recipe Tuesday- Chicken with Pineapple Jerk Sauce on top of Caribbean Rice

For The Chicken breast:

Clean chicken then add a little lime juice to each breast.   Season with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, & garlic powder.   Bake in oven on 350 till done.

For The Pineapple Jerk Sauce: This is the sauce for the chicken breast serve on top or on side.

Whole Pineapple
3 tablespoons of Honey
1 teaspoons of Salt
1 table spoon of Black Pepper
1 ½ Table spoon of Jerk
¼ cup of sugar
For a base use Creamy Sweet corn it’s a soup base which you can find organic in whole foods.  Comes in a carton.

Directions:
Put the sweet corn base on the stove top over medium heat and bring to a slow boil.
Cut up whole pineapple, put in to blender and blend into a puree.
Add the other ingredients into blender and blend.
Then pour contents of blender into your boiling base.
Mix together then lower temperature of stove.  Let the mixture cook for 30 minutes on low heat till the sauce has reduced and thickened a little.

For The Caribbean Rice:

Rice
Curry Powder
Salt
Oil
Carrots
Sweet peas
Corn

Directions:
Wash rice and bring water to boil.
Season water with 1 table spoon of curry powder, Olive oil, and salt to taste.
Separately cook vegetables,  season both,  and combine after they have been fully cooked.

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