Recipes

Many of you might be wondering, "what the heck are chia seeds?" I know I did. Well remember the cha cha chia pets that were ever so popular in the eighties? Yup, you guessed it, those were grown with Chia seeds! Who would have known that those little pets we watered and loved so dearly were a nutritional powerhouse of antioxidants, calcium, protein, iron and essential fatty actids?!? Chia seed is an ancient superfood.  These little seeds were once a staple of the Incan, Mayan and Aztec cultures, along with the Native Americans of the southwest.

"Chia" is actually the Mayan word for strength. The seeds were used by these ancient cultures as mega-energy food, especially for their running messengers, who would carry a small pouch of it with them. Chia has been called 'Indian Running Food' and gives an incredibly 'sustaining' surge of energy.

They slow the impact of sugars in our system and can help prolong hydration and retain electrolytes, especially during exertion.

Chia Seed Breakfast Pudding

I made this pudding for breakfast this morning and was AMAZED out how yummy it was. This is my new morning favorite! Once you get the idea of making the actual Chia gel, get creative with it. Since chia absorbs anything it is soaked it, try soaking it in apple juice or blending it with your favorite fruit for a sweeter flavor. You can also add spirulina or other superfood powders to the mix.


  • 1 c water or raw nut mylk of choice (I like to use almond)


  • 1/4 c chia seeds


  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla


  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon


  • 1 Tbs. maca powder


  • 1/4 tsp. reishi mushroom powder (optional)


  • Sweetener of choice (stevia, coconut sugar, honey, xylitol, maple syrup)


  • Pinch of salt


  • 1/4 c. blueberries or raspberries


  • handful of goji berries


  • handful of shredded coconut

 

First step is to make the chia gel by mixing water and chia seeds together in a glass jar. Stir and cover and let sit for at least 30 minutes until it is a gel-like consistency. I like to make a big batch the night before, and keep it in the fridge, so I always have some on hand.

Set aside berries, coconut and goji berries in a small bowl. Add remaining ingredients to chia gel, sweeten to taste and blend (or mix very well by hand).  If mixture is to thick, add more liquid. Pour into a bowl and top with berries and coconut. Enjoy!

 

Courtney's Epic Miso Soup

Courtney's Epic Miso Soup
 Ingredients
Directions (not exact, so you'll have to play with it)
  1. Warm up four cups of water on the stove in a big pot.
  2. Add 2 table spoons of South River miso and mix it into the water. Leave no chunks.
  3. Add 2.5 tea spoons of tomato concentrate and mix it well.
  4. Add 3 to 4 pinches of hijiki or other seaweed
  5. Add 2 tea spoons of goji berries
  6. Add 1 tea spoon of hemp seeds
  7. Add 1/2 of a tea spoon of honey
  8. Sea Salt to taste
Let all the all the ingredients sit in the warm water for at least 5 to 8 minutes and the serve.
Note: All the quantities of ingredients can be easily changed depending on one's liking.

Curried Kelp Noodle Salad 
I got this recipe at the Longevity conference. Not sure who shared it, I think it was Frank Giglio.
I tried it for the first time yesterday, and it is YUMMY!  

Did you know seaweeds absorb and eliminate toxins and loaded with minerals and trace elements, improve thyroid function and introduces a wild food into our diet (Blog on wild foods coming soon).

1 red bell pepper
inch piece of ginger
2 carrots
1 cucumber
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 lime
olive oil
ume plum vinegar
scallions
1/2 oz hijiki (soaked first in warm water until soft)
handful of dulse
1 TBS Curry


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