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Just Desserts
Posted on: October 11, 2012
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This Raw Chocolate Cheesecake really is something special! Very creamy and chocolatey and so easy to make, mmmmmm!
RECIPE
For the base:
3 medjool dates
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/2 cup cocoa (or raw cacao powder)
For the filling:
2 cups raw cashews, soaked in water for at least an hour
1/2 cup cocoa butter (raw cacao butter), melted
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cocoa (or raw cacao powder)
2 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping:
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup cocoa butter (raw cacao butter), melted
3 tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup
5 tsp cocoa (or raw cacao powder)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1. Mix all the base ingredients together in a food processor until crumbly and just starting to stick together. Press the mixture into the bottom of an 8 inch round loose-bottomed tin. Place in the fridge while you make the filling.
2. Blend the drained cashews with the melted cocoa butter, water and maple syrup until smooth and creamy. Then add in the cocoa and vanilla and blend again. Spoon the mixture on to the base and smooth down evenly. Place in the freezer while you make the topping.
3. Stir the agave, cocoa and vanilla into the melted oils until well combined and glossy. Let cool slightly but not so much that it starts to harden. Pour the topping over the cheesecake and place in the fridge to set. Leave it at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
See the original recipe here (this one is slightly adapted and uses cocoa butter in the filling instead of coconut oil) and see how lovely it looks made in individual pans!
Top ten genetically modified foods
1. Corn – Corn has been modified to create its own insecticide. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declared that tons of genetically modified corn has been introduced for humanconsumption. Monsanto has revealed that half of the US’s sweet corn farms are planted with genetically modified seed. Mice fed with GM corn were discovered to have smaller
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2. Soy – Soy has also been genetically modified to resist herbicides. Soy products include soy flour, tofu, soy beverages, soybean oil and other products that may include pastries, baked products and edible oil. Hamsters fed with GM soy were unable to have offspring and suffered a high mortality rate. Canola
Read more: http://share.banoosh.com/2012/08/28/top-ten-genetically-modified-foods/
Avacado Hummus Salad
Posted on: September 4, 2012
avocado, roast garlic hummus, sun dried tomatoes and crumbled feta.
brunchalicious
Cilantro
Posted on: September 3, 2012
The chemical compounds in cilantro actually bind to the heavy metals, loosening them from the tissues, blood and organs. Cilantro’s chemical comp
Cilantro is one of nature’s best bonding agents, particularly for individuals who have been exposed to heightened levels of mercury. Mercury excess is a common problem that may be the result of metallic teeth fillings or over-consumption of predatory fish. Many people suffering from excess mercury report that the feeling of disorientation resulting from the poisoning can be greatly reduced through consuming large and regular amounts of cilantro over an extended period.
Also, the rich qualities of cilantro oil have a powerfully positive effect on our inner digestive tract. The oils aid our digestive system in its production of digestive enzymes, acids and juices. The oil also helps to stimulate digestion through peristaltic motion.
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When it’s hot out no one wants to be slaving over a stove of boiling noodles. This is why raw recipes make so much more sense during the summer season! When it comes to raw pasta the secret is definitely in the sauce, and having a nice balance of salt, tang, and sweet will make all the difference. Enjoy this mouth watering pasta marinara by Lisa Viger for dinner tonight and keep the heat out of the kitchen.
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Ingredients
2 ripe tomatoes
6 pieces sun dried tomatoes 
1 small onion
1/2 red bell pepper
1 tablespoon coconut nectar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium zucchini, noodled and marinated
Methods/steps
1) Puree the sauce ingredients in a food processor fitted with an “S” blade. Let process for a few minutes until very creamy (or don’t process as long if you like it more chunky, but it won’t be like Spaghetti-Os!).
2) Make noodles in your usual way from the zucchini. I marinated mine for about an hour in a tablespoon of the basil and oregano flavored olive oil from last week, with a bit of salt. Serve with the marinara sauce and a dash of basil and oregano.
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- Equipment Needed: Blender, Food Processor
- Makes: 6 sandwiches
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We aren’t going to lie, if you make this recipe you WILL be dreaming about it for weeks after! These sandwich cookies are a decadent, delicate treat for a special occasion or just because. You can’t go wrong with a rich cacao cream sandwiched between two chewy coconut cookies.
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Ingredients
For the macaroons:
2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
2 tsp ground spiced tea (I used 2 bags of bengal spice)
1/2 tsp vanilla bean powder
1/8 tsp sea salt
4 dates, chopped
1/4 cup raw agave nectar
2 tbsp coconut butter, softened
2 tbsp water
For the cacao cream filling:
1/3 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least one hour
1/4 cup coconut butter, softened
3 tbsp raw agave nectar
1/2 tbsp cacao powder
1/4 tsp vanilla bean powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of sea salt
Methods/steps
For the cookies:
1) In a food processor, process the coconut flakes, ground tea, vanilla bean powder and salt until combined.
2) Add the remaining ingredients and process for a minute or two until well combined. The mixture should stick together when pressed between two fingers. If it seems too dry, add more water.
3) Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop the dough onto a dehydrator tray and gently flatten with the bottom of a glass (you should get 12 small cookies). Dehydrate the macaroons at 105 degrees for about 6 hours or until desired texture is achieved. They should be crisp on the outside but still chewy on the inside.
4) Spread a small amount of the filling (recipe below) on half of the cookies and press another plain cookie on top to form a macaroon cookie sandwich.
For the cacao cream filling:
1) Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.
Benefits of cashews
Posted on: August 31, 2012
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The cashew tree is native to Brazil, where its fruit is considered a delicacy. In the 16th century, the Portuguese introduced them to India and some African countries, where they are now also grown. What we call the cashew nut is actually the seed of this fruit. Cashews are rich in iron, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium and zinc. They are also good sources of phytoche
Here are seven health benefits of cashews.
1. Cancer Prevention
Cashews are ripe with proanthocyanidins, a class of flavanols that actually starve tumors and stop cancer cells from dividing. Studies have also shown that cashews can reduce your colon cancer risk. Their high copper content also endows the seed with the power to eliminate free radicals and they are also good sources of phytochemicals and antioxidants that protect us from heart disease and cancer.
2. Heart Health
Cashews have a lower fat content than most other nuts and most of it is in the form of oleic acid, the same heart-healthy monounsaturated fat found in olive oil. Studies show that oleic acid promotes good cardiovascular health by helping to reduce triglyceride levels, high levels of which are associated with an increased risk for heart disease. Cashews are wonderfully cholesterol free and their high antioxidant content helps lower risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart diseases. The magnesium in cashews helps lower blood pressure and helps prevent heart attacks.
3. Hair and Skin Health
Cashews are rich in the mineral copper. An essential component of many enzymes, copper plays its part in a broad array of processes. One copper-containing enzyme, tyrosinase, converts tyrosine to melanin, which is the pigment that gives hair and skin its color. Without the copper cashews are so abundant in, these enzymes would not be able to do their jobs.
4. Bone Health
Cashews are particularly rich in magnesium. It’s a well-known fact that calcium is necessary for strong bones, but magnesium is as well. Most of the magnesium in the human body is in our bones. Some of it helps lend bones their physical structure, and the remainder is located on the surface of the bone where it is stored for the body to use as it needs. Copper found in cashews is vital for the function of enzymes involved in combining collagen and elastin, providing substance and flexibility in bones and joints.
5. Good for the Nerves
By preventing calcium from rushing into nerve cells and activating them, magnesium keeps our nerves relaxed and thereby our blood vessels and muscles too. Too little magnesium means too much calcium can gain entrance to the nerve cell, causing it to send too many messages, and leading to too much contraction.
Insufficient magnesium leads to higher blood pressure, muscle tension, migraine headaches, soreness and fatigue. Not surprisingly, studies have demonstrated that magnesium helps diminish the frequency of migraine attacks, lowers blood pressure and helps prevent heart attacks.
6. Prevent Gallstones
Data collected on 80,718 women from the Nurses’ Health Study demonstrates that women who eat at least an ounce of nuts each week, such as cashews, have a 25% lower risk of developing gallstones.
7. Weight Loss
People who eat nuts twice a week are much less likely to gain weight than those who rarely eat nuts. Cashew nuts are indeed relatively high in fat, but it is considered “good fat.” This is attributable to the ideal fat ratio in the nut, 1:2:1 for saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated, respectively, which is recommended by scientists for tip-top health. Cashew nuts contain less fat than most other popular nuts, including peanuts, pecans, almonds and walnuts. They are dense in energy and high in dietary fiber, making them a very valuable snack for managing weight gain.
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