This gorgeous flavor bomb in the form of a Festive Holiday Orange and Olive Salad is a beautiful feast for the eyes and tastebuds alike. Perfect to serve as a lovely pre-holiday-meal appetizer/salad to awaken the palate. So very simple to prepare and packed full of sweet, tangy, buttery zing!
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Recipe for delicious Festive Holiday Orange & Olive Salad (serves 4-6 small plates)
4 clementines sliced into rounds
4 blood oranges sliced into rounds
1/3 cup halved pitted green olives
3 Tbsp finely diced red onion
2 ripe avocados, scored into small/medium cubes
Juice of 1/2 lime (for gently tossing w/ avocado to keep from oxidizing)
Extra virgin olive oil to drizzle on top
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Arrange sliced citrus rounds on a beautiful plate. Gently toss avocado in lime juice being careful not to bruise. Scatter prepared olives, diced red onion and cubed avocado over top citrus. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Enjoy the burst of flavors!
Recipe inspired from Medical Medium, Cleanse to Cure.
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Good morning lovely friends:) Today I’m sharing an integral part of my daily morning routine, my Liquid Gold Sunshine Elixir. I absolutely adore it’s sunshiney goodness and look forward to heading downstairs to enjoy it each day upon waking.
Be sure to have it on an empty stomach about 30 minutes before anything else to enjoy the liver flushing, detoxifying, vitamin C flood of sunshine power! I’m almost 50 years old and this is definitely one of my secrets to feeling my best.
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Liquid Gold Sunshine Morning Elixir Recipe:
Juice of 1/2 to 1 lemon (I use 2 and I drink thru a glass straw to protect my teeth)
16 oz hot (not boiling) water
1/8 tsp turmeric (work your way up to more if you like- I use a lot)
Generous tsp Honey to taste
Stir and enjoy:)
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Today I'm sharing the secret recipe for my delicious Rocket Fuel Green Smoothie which I enjoy daily. If you're looking for incredible energy, glowing skin, your ideal weight and to vibe high… then this one is for you!
Rocket Fuel Green Smoothie
(Rotate the greens you use in place of the spinach – KEEPING the romaine, celery and parsley/cilantro. Also you may rotate the fruit you use, but always KEEP the lemon, & ginger & the banana which gives it body and cancels out any bitter taste of the greens).
Makes Four 16 oz servings. I drink a 32oz serving/day
2 cups water
1 heart romaine
1 cucumber
2 stalks celery chopped
HUGE handful spinach (or broccoli, kale, chard, asparagus, dandelion – or a combo)
1/2 bunch cilantro or parsley
1 apple chopped
1 pear chopped
1 banana chunked
2” piece fresh ginger root
1 lemon peeled, chopped
stevia or dates to sweeten to taste (optional)
Add the greens and water to (a high speed ideally Vitamix) blender. Blend til smooth. Add 1/2 the fruit. Blend. Add rest of fruit/remaining ingredients. Blend.
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Why, Hello! What great timing you have – I've just finished making you an incredibly Dreamy, Fresh Pressed Green Juice! Mornings are a sunny celebration of high vibe goodness when accompanied by this jar of cleansing, detoxifying deliciousness. Don't forget to switch up your greens regularly.
Wishing you a beautiful day filled with happiness, joy & laughter 🙂
Recipe for Dreamy Cold Pressed Green Juice
Ingredients:
bunch of flat leaf parsley
large handful of fresh mint
kale stems (I save the stems from my kale salads for juicing. Of course you may use the leaves as well if you wish)
6 stalks celery
2 apples
2 lemons
1 or 2" piece fresh ginger root
fresh, raw coconut water
Method:
Cut everything into pieces then feed into your juicer.
Top with a bit of fresh, raw coconut water, gently stir to incorporate.
Enjoy that amazing Green Drink buzz that lasts for hours and hours!
https://stylenectar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/stylenectar.png00Juliane Porterhttps://stylenectar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/stylenectar.pngJuliane Porter2015-02-10 15:03:502015-02-10 15:03:50Dreamy Cold Pressed Green Juice Recipe
Hello, friends! A little while ago I promised I'd share my fabulous Essential Oil (EO) finds with you and I'm finally here to make good on my promise. I've amassed quite the EO collection by this point, using them as my gorgeous personal fragrance (all those chemical perfumes I used to wear pale in comparison to the scent of my beautiful essential oils) as well as edible grade essential oils in my recipes, smoothies, tea and drinking water. Today, however, I want to share with you several recipes for cleansing everything in our homes from the produce we eat to our floors, bathrooms and laundry too! I use a single blend that does it all. So simple. So clean. And, makes our homes smell absolutely heavenly. Let's begin with why it all matters:
When trying to live a healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising, sometimes the last areas we may think to change are our cleaning and personal care products. We pay a lot of attention to what we put in our mouths. We read food labels and see how much sugar, saturated fat, and chemicals are in food products. So why not pay just as much attention to what we put on our skin?
Because the skin is our body’s largest organ, what we put on it and come in contact with gets absorbed into our bloodstream and integrated into our body tissues. The skin is not a coat of armor on our body; of course it protects our body, but it is highly permeable. Our skin is also our body’s thinnest organ. Only 1/10th of an inch separates our delicate organs from all sorts of toxins, many of which have estrogen-mimicking effects that can destroy all of our good health intentions.
We still want our homes to be clean and free of pests and harmful germs; however, the household chemicals we use to clean our homes pose some very serious health risks. Many ingredients in these popular products—products that we have grown to trust—are harmful to our health. So, why would we want these toxic chemicals around us and our families? The problem is that most of us are not aware of these hidden dangers and how pervasive these health threats can be. This is why it is so important for us to educate ourselves and find out what toxins we are regularly exposed to, ways to limit or reduce our exposure, and what products to use that are safe and effective alternatives.
Who knows what some of the toxins are that we are regularly exposed to through our cleaning and personal care products?
Triclosan is classified as a pesticide and probable carcinogen by the EPA. In fact, the EPA gives Triclosan high scores both as a human health risk and as an environmental risk. It is a synthetic antibacterial ingredient that contributes to the creation of resistant forms of bacteria like MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus). It is used as a preservative and not always labeled. It is a cheap way for companies to make their products last longer without collecting bacteria.
Parabens: A study done by the Journal of Applied Toxicology detected high amounts of parabens in breast cancer cell growth. Parabens are able to bind to estrogen receptors, where they encourage breast cancer cell growth. It mimics natural estrogen that leads to cancer. It may contribute to sterility in males, hormone imbalance in females, and early puberty.
Phthalates make nail polish chip resistant and fragrances last longer. “Fragrance” is basically a secret mixture of chemicals. Companies are not required to list these chemicals on product labels. Toluene, which is in fragrances, is a known neurotoxin that causes loss of muscle control, brain damage, headaches, memory loss, and speech, hearing, and vision problems.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, or SLS One of THE most dangerous ingredients used in cleaners and personal care products. Laboratories use it to purposely irritate the skin on animals and humans so that they can then test the effectiveness of healing agents on irritated skin. It is a mouth irritant that is in almost every toothpaste and can cause canker sores. It prevents deodorant from drying out. It is the main ingredient in antifreeze.
The EPA considers Propylene Glycol so toxic that they require gloves and goggles when disposing of and burying it.
Mouthwash products with an Alcohol content of over 25% are linked to cancer of the mouth, tongue, and throat.
Metals: Women with breast cancer have higher levels of these metals. Aluminum prevents our skin from sweating.
It is amazing that all these toxins and chemicals, and many more that were not listed, are present in products that are designed to protect us.
The European government has banned 1,222 times more chemicals than the U.S. Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, household cleaners are the only household products for which manufacturers are NOT required to list all ingredients. Certain ingredients, like fragrances for example, are considered trade secrets, and government regulations are designed to protect proprietary information. The power of large companies’ well-funded government lobbying efforts have allowed them to avoid legislation, often hiding behind the principle of “trade secrets.”
Most people assume the government oversees the multibillion-dollar household cleaning products industry, but the reality is that it is largely unregulated. According to the EPA, of the nearly three thousand top selling chemicals in the U.S., only 7 percent have a full set of basic toxicity information. For the most part, the EPA simply relies on voluntary testing agreements with major manufacturers.
Without full disclosure, consumers can unknowingly expose themselves and their families to unhealthy chemicals. The Natural Resources Defense Council recently tested 14 air fresheners and found that 12 contained phthalates, and none of the products listed this on the label. Until the government enacts laws to force companies to fully disclose their ingredients, or better yet test the safety of their ingredients, it is important for consumers to educate themselves.
Many of us have grown tired of putting our health in jeopardy just to clean our bathroom, bedroom, or kitchen. It’s very obvious why green cleaners have such an appeal and why people want to use them. The household cleaning industry has caught on to this and responded in full force with product lines that claim they are green and natural. These products are labeled “green” and “natural” for marketing reasons and to charge 20-30% more. They usually contain the same amount of chemicals! This is a practice is called “green washing”—misleading marketing to make products appear green and healthy.
For example, arsenic, uranium, mercury, and formaldehyde are all naturally occurring and poisonous. “All natural” and “green” isn’t necessarily nontoxic. It is hard to tell what exactly is in our cleaning products under the Federal Hazardous Substance Act. We live in a chemical world; every day we are exposed to toxins, chemicals, and pollutants. It can be overwhelming to even think if we can avoid all of this exposure. Even some of the so-called “green” products are damaging to our health.
It may not be possible to avoid ALL of the toxins in our lives, but there are plenty of ways to significantly reduce our family’s exposure through simple lifestyle changes and behaviors. We can decrease our family’s exposure to toxins by using essential oils for cleaning. It’s really not as hard as it might seem.
Use a damp rag when dusting. Chemicals often settle on surfaces, and dusting with a dry rag releases them into the air to be inhaled. Using a damp rag captures them on the rag instead.
Allow fresh air into your home frequently, this allows chemical-filled air to escape. The EPA estimates indoor air is 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air, due in part to household cleaners and air fresheners.
Wash nonorganic produce in a vegetable and fruit wash or buy organic produce to reduce pesticide and herbicide exposure.
Making our own household cleaners is super easy using essential oils. It’s as easy as going to the cabinet and grabbing that toxic store-bought cleaner! PLUS it is a safe and very effective alternative! Who knows what essential oils are best for cleaning?
One of the great things about oils is their antimicrobial effect, and they are safe. Chemical antiseptics can cause just as much damage to our cells as the actual germ.
Here are some ideas for a powerful natural clean using just one essential oil blend, Thieves Oil:
Thieves oil is one of the best essential oils for cleaning because of its antimicrobial effect.
Thieves household cleaner is an all-purpose cleaner formulated with 100% plant- and mineral-based ingredients. It gets out tough stains and problem areas in the home without harsh or abrasive cleaners. It is biodegradable and complies with EPA standards.
What are the five oils used in Thieves? (Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Rosemary, Lemon, Eucalyptus (E. radiate))
Thieves oil blend was found to have a 99.6% kill rate against airborne germs!
What's the story behind Thieves? The oils or herbs were used by thieves who robbed the dead and dying during the plague of the 15th century and who never contracted the disease. Our cleaner is patterned after this formula that offered protection during a time when 50 percent of Europe perished from the plague.
Simple Detoxifying Home Cleaning Recipes:
All-purpose Cleaner 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 1 quart distilled water in spray bottle
Pots and Pans 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 3 cups distilled water or 1.5 parts castile soap + 1 part water + 5-10 drops lavenderor rosemary EO
Floors 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 6 cups distilled water or Tile & Linoleum: 1/2 cup white vinegar in a bucket of water w/ a mop + EO of your choice or juice of a fresh lemon Wood Floors: use the same mixture but only with a slightly damp mop. Marble or Stone: avoid using vinegar, instead use water + castile soap + a little tea tree oil aka malaleucafor antibacterial option.
Laundry 1 to 2 capfuls Thieves Cleaner, depending on size of washer or 1 part vinegar + 1 part baking soda + 1 part washing soda + 1/4 part castille soap + your fav EO of choice
Light Degreasing 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 3 cups distilled water
Medium Degreasing 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 2 cups distilled water
Heavy Degreasing 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 1 cup distilled water
Window and Glass Cleaner 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 5 quarts distilled water or 1 /4 tsp Thieves Cleanerto 1 quart of distilled water in spray bottle
Hand Cleaner 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 1/2 cup distilled water
Fruit and Vegetable Spray 1 capful Thieves Cleaner to 3 cups distilled water
My delay in sharing this post was due to experiementation with a variety of EO brands. I wanted to be certain of which I liked best prior to sharing with you. I have fallen without a doubt in love with my favorite, Young Living Essential Oils. I've found they're far and above the most beautiful, pure, therapeutic grade, premium-sourced, -cultivated and -distilled oils available. Do some experimenting for yourself and I'm certain you'll come to the same conclusion. If you have any questions about formulations for different cleaning projects than those listed above, sound off in the comments! Thieves is definitely a no-brainer for most things, however I had only so much room to share here leaving out recipes for things such as dusting, pest repellent etc. Tho don't worry, they'll be coming soon in a future post 🙂
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Love All,
Juliane
What's your favorite way to use Essential Oils? Do you have a favorite? I absolutely love ylang-ylang & jasmine.
Step #1 Sweat – This is a very effective way to eliminate toxins and poisons through the skin. Walk, run, do Pilates or hot yoga - and get into your sauna… work up a sweat on both Saturday and Sunday to purge those toxins.
Step #2 Exfoliation and Dry Skin Brushing – This removes the dead skin cells allowing the pores to breathe and detoxify more effectively. Do this step on prior to sauna or bathing to help stimulate the lymph system to clean itself and purge the toxins and poisons. This Loofah Package is a great way to help jumpstart the process.
Step #3 Detox Bath – Detoxing through bathing is considered an ancient remedy and it can be done in the comfort of your home on Sunday. A detox bath helps the body eliminate toxins as well as absorbing the minerals and nutrients in the water. Common ingredients used in a detox bath are Epsom salt, baking soda, and essential oils.
Step #4 Organic Skin Care and Organic Cosmetics – Decreasing the number of synthetic substances entering the body is another way to help detoxify the skin. Let’s face it, our skin is constantly exposed to environmental pollutants and toxins. Why add more with the use of cosmetics containing harmful ingredients such as parabens, petrochemicals, and synthetic fragrances? Instead, use certified organic skin care and cosmetics as an ongoing detoxifying treatment for your skin.
Lastly, try adding meditation to your weekend, starting with just 15-20 minutes (or up to 1/2 hour) each morning. Meditation is scientifically proven to increase emotional balance, immunity and relaxation serving as a powerful anti-inflamatory by switching off the stress response. This is great news for our skin! Meditation need not be difficult, simply sit with a straight spine in a comfortable position, quietly. Tune into your breath and follow the sensation of inhaling through your nose to abdomen then exhaling. Watch your thoughts like clouds passing in the sky, letting them go rather than wandering off with them. When you do notice your mind wandering simply return to your breath. Most importantly, remember, no matter how much chatter there is in the mind, there is no such thing as a bad meditation. Meditation happens to us. We don't do meditation.
Love All,
Juliane
What's your favorite way to detox? Do you follow a detoxification lifestyle such as my whole food, raw vegan foodstyle?
No-Wheat Thins & a jar of Cranberry Relish make a perfect hostess gift!
I know I've got a hit recipe on my hands when I simply can't stop eating it during the photo shoot! Every other snap I found myself rewarded with yet another irressistable assembly of a Buttery No-Wheat Thin Cracker topped with Aged Treenut Cheese & sweet-tart Cranberry Compote… SOOO GOOD! And perfect for holiday entertaining! This little trio is a complete rockstar combo, however, these No-Wheat Thins are delicious enough to eat all by themselves, like chips. They even smell amazing! Seriously, their delicious aroma was why my photo shoot took 3 times longer than normal cause I couldn't resist their tantalizing scent of pure yumminess. I had so much fun popping these little cracker, cheese and cranberry relish bites into my mouth, it's amazing I had any product left to photograph 🙂
Two more easy-peasy raw vegan recipes to impress and convert even the most die-hard of SAD (Standard American Diet) devotees :) Filled with the most amazing fresh, vibrant flavor, brimming with high-vibe life force and everything we need to feel and look as amazing as we are! I'm quite proud of both these concoctions as I've tried SO many raw vegan cracker recipes I just didn't care for at all. If you love buttery, salty crackers with an ever so slii-iiightly sweet background note, then these are for you! The sesame and almonds provide a luxurious richness that takes the flavor right over the top – and of course these babies are gluten/wheat/grain/dairy & sugar free! As for the Cranberry Compote… THE BEST. A perfect slightly jellified, firm textured relish with the most gorgeous flavor you've ever had since these cranberries are radiantly alive! This perfectly sweet compote is sweet as can be with that cranberry tang we love. Topped with a twist of orange zest over aged treenut cheese(recipe coming soon, meantime this Baby "Mozzarella" is absolutely devine)on my No-Wheat Thins… Pure Heaven!
Please enjoy!
This is my submission to Tinned Tomatoes for the Bookmarked Recipes Challenge and Ren Behan's Simple & in Season!
Recipe for Raw Vegan No-Wheat Thins
Ingredients
1/2 cup raw sesame seeds soaked overnight & drained
1/2 cup raw golden flax soaked overnight & drained
1 cup raw almonds soaked overnight & drained
1/4 cup coconut nectar
1 1/2 teaspoons celtic sea salt
fresh cracked pepper to taste
Method
Dump all ingredients into a food processor (the moisture from soaking/rinsing your seeds & nuts should be adequate especially since the flax holds on to quite a bit, however feel free to add a tablespoon or so extra if necessary)and pulse until well incorporated and a dough forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Spread the dough, using a spatula, across two teflex sheets (I spread mine about 1/8" thick, covering about 1 1/2 sheets) of your dehydrator or onto a silpat if you don't yet own a dehydrator. The thinner you spread the dough the faster your crackers will crisp.
Score the dough into cracker sized pieces with a knife. Dehydrate at 135 for the first hour, then turn down to 115 for another 3 hours.
After 3 hours, flip the dough onto a dehydrator screen and dehydrate another 1 or 2 hours until the crackers reach the level of crispness you prefer. Timing will vary depending on climate. Store wrapped in a bit of parchment in an air tight container in the fridge to keep crisp. If using an oven, set the temperature to the lowest possible setting. Please be aware that the crackers will probably not be raw using an oven due to their typically higher heat.
Recipe for Raw Vegan Cranberry Compote (best to make 2 days ahead as it continues to jellify during entire 48 hours reaching a perfect ever-so-slightly jellified relish consistency)
Ingredients
2 cups fresh cranberries
3 Tbsp black chia seed
3 Tbsp coconut water, orange juice, apple juice or filtered water
1 1/2 Tbsp powdered stevia (or sub coconut nectar, raw honey, maple syrup or coconut crystals reducing liquid above if using a liquid sweetener here)
1/8 tsp vanilla powder
1/4 tsp ceylon cinnamon OR a couple of drops of edible grade sweet orange essential oil
orange zest for garnish
Method
Stir together chia, coconut water (or juice depending on what using), vanilla powder and cinnamon (or sweet orange essential oil depending on what using). Allow to sit for 15 minutes to form a gel, stirring every 5 minutes.
Pulse the 2 cups cranberries and your sweetener in a food processor until only slightly broken down.
Dump the chia gel into the food processor slightly processed cranberries and continue to pulse until the mixture is incorporated and retains the texture of relish as pictured above. Be mindful not to overprocess.
Pour the mixture into a decorative jar and allow to set, ideally, for 48 hours. This isn't going to become cranberry jello or jelly- it's a relish style compote. However, the setting will enable the relish to stay firm in a small bundt pan shape for example and it will have a firm lightly jellified texture after 48 hours. Serve garnished with orange zest.
What raw food or vegan dishes have you made and loved lately?! Do you have any questions I might be able to address for you?
Banana Nut Branola (Brittle/Granola) with Goji, Dried Apricots & Buckwheat
As I sit here in my ever-rotating office (currently sprawled across the kitchen table) I am thoroughly enjoying this fabulously delicious Banana Nut Branola alongside my Kusmi BB Detox Green Tea. This raw vegan snack is crispy, sweet and totally decked out with the gorgeous superfood power of Goji's, Dried Apricots, Sprouted Almonds, Pecans & Buckwheat… plus a bit of Golden Flax to make skin glow and tresses shine! I call it Branola, aka Brittle + Granola, cause you can either break it into granola or leave it in rustic shaped brittle for no fuss early morning (or any time of day snacking) retrieval 🙂
Banana Nut Branola is perfect for that go-to snack that curbs appetite and provides amazing nutrition. There's something about it that is superbly satisfying (well, take a look at the amazing bennies below to explain that part). Knowing I've got a big jar of this crispy superfood bark on hand makes me incredibly happy – like having a snack security blanket. The days are cooler and I just find myself wanting the crunch and substance this raw food yumminess provides. Sprouted buckwheat is incredibly nutritious and yet suprisingly light. The banana-date caramel infused with golden flax serves as the perfect crunchy foundation. It takes 15 minutes to throw it together then simply letting the dehydrator (or oven) do all the rest.
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Benefits as always, these are just a few of them!
Goji – Goji berries are one of the most nutrient-rich foods on earth and have been used in Asian herbal medicine for over 5,000 years. They're a vegetarian form of protein, packed with essential amino acid, rich in vitamin A (beta-carotene) and over 20 trace minerals and vitamins.
Sprouted Buckwheat Groats - Sprouting nuts & seeds (buckwheat is actually a fruit seed of the broadleaf plant related to rhubarb, not a grain) releases enzymes which make them healthier and easier to digest. Sprouted seeds are among the most nutritionally dense foods on the planet. Buckwheat groats are a gluten free whole "grain" packed with nutrients, especially protein. While it is not a true grain, it is used like one & surpasses rice, wheat & corn on almost every measure of healthfulness (including the fact that rice, wheat, and corn are high on the glycemic scale, thus causing a quick spike in blood sugar levels, a proven cause of systemic inflammation). Buckwheat, on the other hand, ranks low on the glycemic scale. Buckwheat has more protein than wheat, corn, millet or rice and is high in essential amino acids lysine & arginine, of which primary cereal crops are deficient.
Banana –Bananas help prevent kidney cancer, protect the eyes against macular degeneration and build strong bones by increasing calcium absorption. They also help overcome depression due to high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin, the happy-mood brain neurotransmitter.
Dates - First and foremost, dates areeasily digested, allowing your body to make full use of their abundant minerals, vitamins, and health-benefiting phytonutrients. The fiber in dates helps move waste smoothly through the colon to prevent LDL (bad) cholesterol absorption by binding with substances containing cancer-causing chemicals. Dates' potassium, an electrolyte, helps control heart rate and blood pressure. B vitamins in dates like carotenes lutein and zeaxanthin, absorb into the retina to maintain optimal light-filtering functions and protect against macular degeneration. Dates also contain Vitamin A (which protects the eyes, maintains healthy skin and mucus membranes, and even protects the lungs and mouth from developing cancer) and Vitamin K (a blood coagulant which also helps metabolize your bones).
Raw Honey –Centuries of documentation describe honey's frequent use in soothing coughs, sore throats, burns, wounds and rashes and as a digestive aid, allergy treatment and a natural source of energy.
Dried Apricots – Dried apricots are often eaten prior to a meal to stimulate digestion because of the alkali that neutralizes acids. Dried apricots assist the digestive tract by acting as a mild laxative to flush out unwanted wastes due to the pectin and cellulose they contain. The cellulose acts as an insoluble fiber while pectin maintains water levels in the body during constipation. Dried apricots provide a very good source of potassium, a mineral & electrolyte useful to regulate proper fluid balance which helps in proper muscle function and heartbeat regulation. Dried apricots contain nutrients like Vitamin A which is required for good vision as it's a powerful antioxidant that helps to remove free radicals and maintain the health of cells and tissues. Free radical damage can cause injury to the human eye lenses which can lead to cataracts or damage the eyes, thus dried apricot intake reduces the risk of developing cataracts. Dried apricots can assist in treatment of anaemia due to minerals like iron and copper which produce haemoglobin. Dried apricots contain three times the potassium of bananas which helps reduce blood pressure due to potassium's ability to counter the water-retaining properties of sodium, keeping blood volume lower and thereby, protecting against heart disease.
Sprouted Almonds –Sprouted almonds are easier to digest than regular nuts because the soaking process releases their enzyme inhibitors enabling our body’s own enzymes to more effectively absorb all the nutrients they provide. A single ounce delivers 7 grams of protein and 4 grams of dietary fiber. Among commonly eaten nuts, almonds are the leading source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat which has been proven to lower LDL “bad” cholesterol levels and reduce risk for heart disease. Sprouted almonds can help regulate blood sugar levels, making them a great option for diabetics. Almonds are also abundant in antioxidants, protective compounds that fight free radicals and reduce risk for heart disease and stroke. They're also loaded with minerals like calcium and iron.
Sprouted Pecans –Pecans are in the top 15 foods known for their antioxidant activity, according to the USDA. One of those antioxidants is vitamin E, which scientists claim may assist neurological and cell protection. The vitamin E may also play a role in coronary heart disease prevention as it keeps blood lipids from oxidizing in the body, a process similar to rusting. Additionally, pecans contain a mega 245% RDA of manganese per serving, which is very good for the heart, 65% of the daily value for copper, critical for cellular energy production, 33% each in magnesium (for optimal immune & nerve function, heart rhythm, muscle & bone strength) and zinc (for health immune function, protein & DNA synthesis, wound healing & cell division). As if this weren't enough, pecans provide 48% RDA of thiamin (which assists cells convert carbs into energy while helping heart, muscle & nervous system function), 42% RDA in fiber, and 20% RDA of protein in a single serving. Of course the fact that these are sprouted means you'll actually absorb all of this goodness 🙂
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Delicious, beautiful raw food power that tastes amazing and makes us look and feel the same way! Just the way we like it 🙂
Recipe for Banana Nut Branola (Brittle + Granola)
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups sprouted buckwheat groats (to sprout: soak groats overnight w 1/2 t celtic salt, rinse well, then sprout in a towel covered colander placed in a bowl til 1/4 inch tails develop for 2 days, rinsing well 2 x day)
1/2 cup sprouted pecans coarsely chopped into halves & thirds (to sprout: soak overnight w 1/2 t celtic salt, rinse well, then sprout for a day in a towel covered colander placed in a bowl, rinsing 2 x day. No tails will develop. Dehydrate for 12 – 24 hours til completely dry then store in freezer. For this recipe you can add the pecans & almonds to the mixture in their softened state as they will dry during the dehydration of the Branola)
1/4 cup sprouted almonds coarsely chopped(to sprout: see pecans above)
1/4 cup apricots coarsely chopped
1/4 cup goji berries
3 bananas
8 dates
2 T raw honey
1/4 cup golden flax
1 T cinnamon
1 t vanilla powder
celtic or himalayan salt to taste
Method
Add the sprouted buckwheat groats, pecans, almonds, apricots and goji to a large bowl.
Blend the bananas, dates, raw honey, golden flax, cinnamon, vanilla and celtic salt in a high speed blender til smooth and creamy.
Add blended mixture to large bowl and fold the ingredients together til nicely combined.
Spread the mixture into a thin sheet across two dehydrator trays and dehydrate** for 1 hour on 135F, then turn down to 115F for another 8-12 hours, flipping over midway, until completely crispy and dry. Dehydration times will vary dramatically depending on season, climate, altitude etc., so check on your Branola often and gage time accordingly and to your desired crisp level.
Break into rustic brittle sized shapes for easy grab-n-go or crumble into smaller granola sized pieces. I store mine in a big glass mason jar in the fridge where it only lasts for 2 or 3 days cause we eat it all. Or put in the freezer where it may last longer since it's out of sight- lol- it will obvi stay fresh in the freezer for a longer time if you don't eat it 🙂
Store in a glass container in the fridge or freezer.
**If you don't yet have a dehyrator, spread the mixture on two silpat or parchment covered baking sheets with oven on lowest temperature & oven door propped open an inch, flipping over midway, til thoroughly dry and crispy. Check on the Branola often as the oven will still likely be much hotter than 135F & 115F and, therefore, the process may be much faster. Additionally, the product may not be truly raw as it would be using a deyhdrator.
Enjoy!
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Cauliflower Popcorn is loaded with all the flavor of your favorite snack chips and pop-ems with none of the downside!
Cauliflower Popcorn is so addictive I challenge you to make it so far as to get yours into the dehydrator(or oven) for step 2… without eating it all first!
This flavorful,smoky, cheesy, salty-sweet indulgence tastes phenomenal tossed up fresh… however, an hour or two in the dehydrator (or oven- see below) renders it crispy and warm with its tantalizing aromas wafting throughout the kitchen so do try to hold out! This raw food yumminess is brimming with powerful life-force, enzymes, phytonutrients and vitamins galore. It's a snack that makes us feel as phenomenal as it tastes! Whenever I eat Raw Snacks I feel satiated, energized and just plain fantastic. Cauliflower Popcorn is no exception! Loaded with all the flavor of our favorite snack chips and tidbits without any of the downside… except perhaps that I couldn't hoard it all to myself once Jim had a taste. He couldn't get enough and rates it…
"Outstanding!"
The Benefits (and this is just a few mind you!)
Fights Cancer - Cauliflower contains sulforaphane, a sufur compound proven to kill cancer stem cells thus slowing tumor growth, and to inhibit the growth of cultured breast cancer cells leading to cell death. Moreover, research shows, cauliflower with curcumin (the active compound in the turmeric in this recipe) may help prevent & treat prostrate cancer. Additionally, the Indoles and isothiocyanates in cauliflower have been shown to potentially inhibit cancer development of the bladder, breast, colon, liver, lung and stomach according to the National Cancer Institute.
Boosts Heart Health – The sulforaphane in cauliflower has been shown to significantly improve blood pressure and kidney function. These benefits are related to improved DNA methylation, a process crucial for normal cellular function and gene expression especially in the easily damaged inner lining of the arteries.
Supports Detoxification - Cauliflower supports Phase 1 detoxification via certain antioxidants and Phase 2 detoxification via it's sulfur-containing nutrients while the glucosinolates in cauliflower activate detoxification enzymes in the liver.
Anti-Inflammatory - Excessive inflammatory response when no threat is present can lead to inflammation-related damage in the body linked to many diseases including cancer depending on the organs impacted. Cauliflower's wealth of anti-inflammatory nutrients keep inflammation in check.
Rejuvenates Skin Hair & Nails - As you know by now, consuming a variety of veggies & fruits is important in order to receive all their valuable vitamins and minerals. Cauliflower specifically, contains Vitamins A, E, C & K as well as B vitamins, folate, sodium, potassium, calcium, manganese, zinc, fats, niacin, copper and iron. The biotin in cauliflower has been found to control dandruf and thicken nails. The plethora of antioxidants such as vitamin C in cauliflower destroy free radicals that accelerate the signs of aging. Additionally, the Vitamin C is required for growth & repair of tissues in all parts of the body including the formation of collagen in addition to making skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments and blood vessels.
Boosts Digestion - That good old aforementioned sulforaphane has been shown to protect the lining of the stomach by preventing bacterial overgrowth of Helicobacter pylori. Additionally, cauliflower provides an great source of dietary fiber which is also crucial for digestive health.
Antioxidants & Phytonutrients Galore – Cauliflower is packed with tons of Vitamin C, beta-carotene and antioxidants like quercetin and cinnamic acid which provide cells adequate defense against attack from reqctive oxygen species or ROS. A proper supply of antioxidants helps banish free radicals enabling the body to resist aging caused by everyday pollutants, stress and more.
Boosts Brain Health - Cauliflowers abundant supply of choline is a B vitamin crucial in brain development. Choline intake during pregnancy "super-charges" the brain activity of animals in utero indicating it may boost cognitive function, prevent age-related memory decline, and improve memory & learning.
Overall Raw Foods Power – Nutrient dense, whole, plant-based foods that haven't been heated above 118 F retain their full nutritional value preserving all their naturally occuring living enzymes. Additionally, raw foods are still filled with vital life energy – the magic of life force, also known as chi or prana. I personally integrate a large portion of raw foods into my diet, finding at the moment as the weather is cooling, a proportion of 80% raw to 20% cooked is working best for me. In the heat of summer, I find myself eating close to 100% raw foods – though someday this too may change – and of course you'll be the first to know 🙂 Not only are we each unique with personalized needs, what works for us now may not be what works best for us a year or 5 or 10 years down the line. We always want to pay attention to the signals our bodies are providing in response to the changing seasons, our environment, habits, history, genetic predisposition etc.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
I've been wanting to make a raw food version of this snack favorite which is, more typically, roasted in the oven. As you can tell, the results are beyond amazing! Please enjoy this fantastic treat and leave your thoughts in the comments below!
Recipe for Cauliflower Popcorn
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower separated into 2 x larger than popcorn pieces (they'll shrink in the dehydrator)
Shake everything up in a large ziplock bag until all the pieces are thoroughly coated.
Spread out on a couple of teflex sheet covered dehydrator trays and dehydrate* at 135F for 1 hour (don't worry, the food is throwing off heat at this point & the internal temp remains under 115) and turn down to 115F for another hour or two until the mixture has dried and the popcorn is slightly crispy.
*Alternatively, if you don't yet have a dehydrator, spread mixture on a silpat or parchment covered baking sheet, place in oven on lowest setting with door propped open an inch or two. Check on the popcorn often as the oven will still likely be much hotter than 135F & 115F and, therefore, the process will be much faster.
Enjoy!
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A delicious jar of flavanoid and probiotic rich Kimchi!
I've been super excited to share my method for Sauerkraut, and even better in my humble opinion, KIMCHI, for quite some time… the day has finally arrived!
Personally, I consider Kimchi to be Sauerkraut's amped-up cousin. My methods for making the two are exactly the same with kimchi simply requiring a few additional veggies & spices to provide its gorgeous color and kick of hot, spicy flavor. In fact, I was fascinated to learn both Sauerkraut and Kimchi are Asian in origin. Although sauerkraut, German for "sour cabbage", is thought of as a German invention, Chinese laborers building the Great Wall over 2,000 years ago ate it regularly and it was likely brought to Europe 1000 years later by Gengis Kahn.
Kimchi – and Sauerkraut too – is low in calories, helps boost metabolism, and contains immune and digestion boosting probiotics of the order of 1000 times that of yogurt! And, the longer it ferments, the greater the health benefits become. In previous articles I've discussed the important benefits of excellent Digestion, Proper Food Combining, and a Detoxification lifestyle so we're aware of the amazing affect probiotics have on our skin, digestion and health overall. In fact, by incorporating probiotic rich foods on a daily basis such as apple cider vinegar, kimchi and sauerkraut, it's actually possible to reverse poor gut health (aka leaky gut) due to unhealthy diet, illness, or antibiotic use. While there isn't any strict amount of the foods to take daily, the more we eat, the quicker the gut will mend, as these are all boasting prebiotics, probiotics and other compounds that encourage healthy immune and gastrointestinal systems. Let's look a bit closer at why, via the benefits of Kimchi (most of which are shared by sauerkraut as well).
Kimchi is a storehouse of vitamins including A, B1, B2 and C as well as being rich in essential amino acids and minerals such as iron, calcium, selenium. It boasts an impressive array of powerful antioxidants and provides the aforementioned benefit of probiotics in the form of lactobacillus bacteria. Kimchi contains numerous healthful components including capsaicin, chlorophyll, carotenoids, flavonoids and isothiocyanates.
Kimchi is an excellent food to promote digestion. Its probiotics, produced during the fermentation of Kimchi, not only enhance the flavor but create the healthy bacteria, Lactobacillus, which is required by the body to maintain a healthy state of intestinal flora. The organic acid, lactobacilli, and lactic acid produced during fermentation suppress harmful bacteria and stimulate beneficial bacteria, prevent constipation, clean intestines and prevent colon cancer.
Even prior to fermentation, the cabbage base in Kimchi is well known for its detoxification qualities and ability to aid the body in getting rid of wastes and toxins. It helps in cleaning up the intestines, stimulating better assimilation of nutrients in the body.
Cancer: Cabbage contains healthful flavanoids which are known to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Additionally glucosinolates found in cabbage break down to form isothiocyanates which are well known for their effectiveness against cancer growth. Capsaicin, contained in the red chili pepper of Kimchi, helps reduce the chance of developing lung cancer. Allicin, a chemical contained in garlic, assists to reduce the chance of developing stomach, thyroid and liver cancer. Indole-3-Carbinol contained in cabbage helps reduce the chance of developing stomach cancer.
Garlic and hot red chili pepper in Kimchi kill bacteria that cause gastritis, such as Helicobacter Pylori.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
While I do personally eat Kimchi or Sauerkraut almost daily, it's wise to start off with a small amount as any fermented food is highly detoxifying and a "die-off affect" can contribute even further to the toxic burden released. We never want to overwhelm our immune systems by detoxifying too fast, so it's important to implement changes and additions/subtractions to our lifestyle gradually and listen to our body along the way. That said, adding just a small amount of this exotic condiment can simply transform the flavor of anything from salads, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, rice, to a minestrone soup or a bowl of lentils… endlessly yummy applications!
Recipe for Sauerkraut(makes 1/2 gallon) Ingredients
2 green cabbages
2 T sea salt
Method
Grind the cabbage (red or green) in a food processor or chop it fine with a knife by hand.
Once the cabbage is ground, add the salt and mix it all together well.
Use a wooden dowel (I use the end of a French handle-free rolling pin) to pound the cabbage and salt which brings out the juices.
Once the juices are flowing, pack tightly using a wooden dowel or clean fist to pack tightly into a 1/2 gallon jar all the way to the top.
When the kraut is close to filling the jar, the juices should be covering the top of the kraut. It is key that the kraut is under the cabbage juices because culturing sauerkraut is due to an anaerobic (without oxygen) reaction rather than an aerobic (with oxygen) reaction.
Place the lid on the jar not too tightly so that as it cultures, the excess juices can escape (otherwise your jar might explode). Place the jar in a pan that can catch the overflow juices.
Cover the jar with a towel to keep it dark and let sit at room temperature for one week.
After a week has past, there may be a bit of discoloration on the top of the kraut if all the juices overflowed out. If so, just scrape off the top and keep the lower layers.**
Now you can refrigerate the jar or repack the kraut into smaller jars to store. We store our sauerkraut in the fridge, but it keeps in this form for months and months.
Recipe for Spicy Kimchi
Ingredients
1 green cabbage
1 chinese cabbage
2 large bunches of radishes
4 carrots
1/2 thumb size hunk ginger
4 scallions
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 Tbsp sea salt
Method
Chop all the veggies according to your preference – I like to chop the cabbage & scallions coarsly for the Kimchi – mix in the spices & salt and follow the method above.
** If you're a newbie looking for a more "fool-proof" method I recommend the Perfect Pickler which has a little vacuum seal on the top to seal out air & induce a naturally pro-biotic world. It self-pressurizes to lock out airborne microbes. I have one and I found it worked great.
Have you ever made (or considered making) your own sauerkraut?
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https://stylenectar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/stylenectar.png00Juliane Porterhttps://stylenectar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/stylenectar.pngJuliane Porter2014-09-17 12:20:442014-09-17 12:20:44How to make Spicy Kimchi (& Sauerkraut) for Powerful Probiotic Health
