Just came up with this new recipe for the class on March 28 that has a sunburst of flavour. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory and good for arthritis!
Sunshine Crackers Yield: 1 tray of 36 crackers
1/2 cup brown flax seeds
1/2 cup golden flax seeds
1 cup water to soak flax
2 lemons, juiced
handful Cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup white onion, chopped
1 large stalk celery, chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp Himalayan salt
- Soak flax seeds in 1 cup water 8 hours or overnight
- Add ingredients, except soaked flax, to food processor and process till well mixed
- Soaked flax with water will now be thick and jelly-like
- Add flax mixture to food processor and process another 15 seconds
- Pour this mixture onto paraflexx sheet on top of dehydrator tray
- Spread mixture evenly with spatula in a large square on tray
- Place in dehydrator at 105 degrees F for 8 hours
- Remove from dehydrator and flip crackers over to other side, removing paraflexx sheet
- Using spatula, draw deep lines for 36 crackers
- Return to dehydrator for another 6-8 hours at 105 degrees F.
You eat organic food, use eco-friendly cleaners, and leave your car at home as much as you can, trying to make as little an impact on the environment as possible. But have you considered what hangs in your closet? What you wear can also have a negative effect on your body and the planet. Try wearing clothing with a conscience that includes...organic cotton, hemp, linen, flax and wool. Clothes from bamboo, soy and corn aren't organic, but are from renewable resources and can be composted. Cotton is the worst offender with more insecticides used than on any other crop (World Wildlife Federation).The Environmental Protection Agency classifies 5 of the top 10 pesticides used on cotton as cancer-causing. Choosing a hemp T-shirt over a cotton one saves water, energy, land, and eliminates fertilizer and pesticide. Consider how your skin will absorb what it comes in contact with, and choose stylish yet functional, eco-friendly products the next time you shop for clothes!
One of the easiest and most effective ways to maintain colon health that I have found is the regular consumption of Green Smoothies. Since my journey with raw living foods started about four years ago, my biggest 'aha' moment was when I discovered Green Smoothies. This was my turning point! And now I never miss my yummy blender full of Green Smoothie every day!
I have observed a huge improvement in my intestinal functions. Drinking one quart of Green Smoothie per day can improve elimination with regular bowel movements 2-3 times a day. This means gentle elimination without discomfort, for fast and complete elimination. You can read more about the benefits of Green Smoothies in the book "Green for Life" by Victoria Boutenko.
And consider adding fresh ginger root to add warmth to your Green Smoothie, strengthen the immune system, and to soothe a sore throat. Cut off anywhere from half an inch to an inch of the fresh root, slice off the dry peel and chop into bits small enough for your blender to handle (a Vitamix can take the whole piece with peel if organic). Just add the ginger to the other ingredients in your blender.
Velvet Green Smoothie
(Victoria Boutenko)
1 bunch dandelion greens
1 bunch parsley
3 mangoes
3 cups water
Blend well and Enjoy. Yields 2 quarts
