By Scott Mathias Integrative Health Coach and Creator of iLifeFoods.com
This is well worth having a crack at, because its easy. Just put all the ingredients into a blender, blend, plate nicely, garnish AND Enjoy !!
1/2 avocado (ripen well)
1/4 cup shredded cabbage / I used green lettuce
1 cup broccoli
1 clove of garlic
1 TSP diced onion
1 cup coconut creme or 1 cup soaked sunflower seeds (any nuts or seeds will do)1/2 cup soaked sesame seeds (or tahini)
1TSP coconut oil
1 tsp cayenne or a bit of fresh hot pepper ( i also out a dab of turmeric in to the mix )
1/4 cup yellow pepper
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup nutritional yeast (optional - gives a nice cheesey flavor)
Because
I mainly just prepare for one this recipe will last me a couple of
days.I completed to the recipe but I preferred just a wee bit more
seasoning. However easy to do and more than easy to ENJOY!! Credit for inspiration to Toni from Raw & Delicious Group on FB.
Would you
like to learn how to make this ?? I will feature this recipe in the next
'RAW In The Kitchen Experience' set down for the 15th of November.
Message me if you'd like to be a part of that day's RAW food preparation experience.
Scott Mathias is a Certified Integrative Nutritionist and Professional Health Coach. Based in Noosa, Queensland he consults to clients around Australia
including conducting seminars, public speaking engagements. His special
areas of interest are Life Balance and the Digestive Function – He
conducts Raw Food Classes. He is also the creator of an all Australian
range of 100% PURESuperfoods from www.ilifefoods.com.
CLICK HERE to go to Scott’s Health Coaching website page
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EMAIL Scott for information about his 1 to1 programs.
Scott Mathias, the Creator of the iLifeFoods range of functional foods is a certified Integrative Nutritionist and Health Coach.
When was the last time you talked with someone about your health and received the personal attention you deserve?
It’s rare for anyone to get an hour to work on their nutrition and goals with a trained professional.
As a Health Coach, Scott creates a supportive
environment that will enable you to achieve all of your health goals.
Scott has studied the major dietary theories and uses practical
lifestyle coaching methods to guide you in discovering which approach
works best for you.
Most approaches to nutrition dwell on calories, carbs,
fats, proteins. Instead of creating lists of restrictions and good and
bad foods, Scott coaches his clients to create a happy, healthy life in a
way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline.
No one diet works for everyone. Scott will guide you to
find the food and lifestyle choices that best support you. He will also
help you to make gradual, lifelong changes that enable you to reach your
current and future health goals.
Scott practices a holistic approach to health and
wellness, which means that he looks at how all areas of your life are
connected. Does stress at your job or in your relationship cause you to
overeat? Does lack of sleep or low energy prevent you from exercising?
As you work together, you will look at how all parts of your life affect
your health as a whole.
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' Hi Scott, thank you soooo much for your fabulous raw
food cooking class, & see it is certainly a way of living &
mindset to adopt for wellbeing.
Today I thoroughly enjoyed my breakfast smoothie &
tomato/spaghetti lunch - love the simplicity & fresh flavours &
more than anything enjoyed the preparation - already feel healthier!
Was incredibly tired yesterday after a month of work &
little rest, so your day was well needed for me.
Slept well last night & energy picking up today - BP has
even reduced overnight - don't often check my BP regularly, however was
interested in a benchmark from yesterday.
It was lovely sharing your class with other beautiful souls.
Looking forward to your next workshop creation - see you
soon Mariannje x
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Fermented
Foods, or cultured foods, contain bacteria in the form of micro-organisms. They
are jam packed with beneficial enzymes and bacteria which assists in efficient
food digestion. Fermented foods supply and nourish intestinal bacteria.
Fermented food, as it is broken down by the digestive process,
produces enzymes, moulds, yeasts & lactic acid bacteria.These organisms
predigest the foods, breaking down the complex proteins, carbohydrates and fats
so the body can more easily assimilate amino acids, simple sugars & fatty
acids for use.
The action of the culture organisms makes the minerals
in fermented foods more easily available to the body. The bacteria also
produces B Vitamins – which we know are great for cell metabolism, immune &
nervous system function & energy production!
Fermented vegetables like kale & cabbage are a
great source of Vitamin C. Due to the vegetables being fermented, your body is
able to absorb the vitamin C which will assist in adrenal & thyroid health!
Vitamin C and the B-complex vitamins are crucial to adrenal health. Being
water-soluble vitamins, they are easily depleted and may need regular
supplementation, making fermented foods a great choice.
Directions to make: Use the cole slaw attachment on
your blender and chop up half a cabbage, 6 carrots, handful of rehydrated wakame
seaweed, 3 gloves of garlic and a 'clutch' of dill. Pack into a
rubber-sealed-clip-down-top-jar. Add a weight to the top, clip dowm and leave in
a warm spot for 7-10 days. When ready you will notice a strong fermenting
aroma.This is GOOD!! Use a tablespoon with each meal to add good bacteria and
enzymes to your stomach.
Picture shows: Fermenting cabbage, carrot, seaweed,
garlic and fresh dill
Vitamin C is stored in high concentrations in the
adrenal glands, & as adrenal function assists in regulating hormone balance,
it is important to ensure the adrenals are nourished.
Fermented
foods are very rich in enzymes that are produced by the culture organisms and
take part in the processes of fermentation. This means that eating fermented
foods assists in the digestion of other foods by building up the enzyme supply.
The more good bacteria in the gut, the more easily the body can produce enzymes.
There are
more than 150,000 different types of enzymes in the human body and all functions
of the body require them including neutralising toxins and downgrading hormones
in the liver, removing waste products from cells, storing surplus nutrients in
the liver and muscles and building mineral levels in nerves, bones and blood.
The proteins, fats and carbohydrates in the food we eat must be broken down into
simpler units to enable the body to absorb.
Here
@ iLifeFoods we also ferment rehydrated green papaya flesh, skin and seeds to
great effect. The papain enzyme combined with the action of fermentation creates
a very powerful digestive aid.
Dried pieces of high grade Australian green papaya
flesh, skin, leaf and seeds are now available in bulk 500g packs enabling you to
ferment you own 'super enzyme rich' papaya. Note: we only use Australian grown green papaya. There
is Indian grown product available but it is of inferior and suspect quality
(watch out for rodent faecal matter!!)
Here is a recipe from Carolina who lives on the Shinshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. If you are in need of an energy boost or some extra alkalinity from the Beetroot, at the same time some natural occuring sweetness from the Sweet Potato then do have a go at this really easy recipe. All ingredients are available fresh from your local farmers market.
You will need:
1 small white onion diced
3-4 large beetroots (250g)
1 large sweet potato
1-2 tsp cummin seeds
1.25l vegetable stock
2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
3 tbsp sunflower oil
coriander (cilantro) as garnish
sour cream if desired
Preparation:
Gently heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and sweat until tender (5 mins should do it). Add in the cumin seeds and allow to infuse for a minute.
Meanwhile, chop the beetroot and sweet potato into cubes. Add to the onions and stir briefly.
Add the stock and gently simmer for 15-20 minutes (until the beetroot is soft). Remove from the heat and blend with a hand held blender.
Return to the hob, add the apple cider vinegar and some chopped coriander leaves. Serve immediately.
Now here is what it looks like:
Beetroot and Sweet Potato Soup with coriander and sourt cream (if desired) . Just beautiful and ideal at anytime of the year.
Would you like to know more about the nutritional and healing qualities of beetroot then READ MORE HERE
This is a fascinating piece I wrote last year about the amazing constituents in beetroot. ENJOY the recipe and the read!! Truly ZUMMY Beetroot and Sweet Potato Zoup for ZIP!!!
Want more information on what you have seen here then contact us directly by CLICKING HERE
You are warned that this information might drastically transform your personal health and well being!!!
The power of the tropical fruit can only be described as awesome!! The
Green Papaya or Paw Paw contains very high levels of the enzyme called papain - also known as papaya proteinase I .
Since time immemorial the Paw Paw, sometimes called Papaya (carica papaya),
has been at the centre of options for healing solutions, but more importantly a
staple diet for many of the planets tropical indigenous peoples. Papain is the
living enzyme within the flesh of both a green and ripe Paw Paw, however the
green paw paw is known to have higher amounts of papain and lower amounts of
naturally occurring sugars where-as a ripe paw paw has the reverse.
The papaya (from Carib via Spanish), papaw or pawpaw is the fruit of the plant Carica papaya, in the genus Carica.
It is native to the tropics of the Americas, and was first cultivated
in Mexico several centuries before the emergence of the Mesoamerican
classic cultures.
Carica papaya was the first fruit tree to have its genome deciphered.
Paw Paw -Papaya TreeMature Green Papaya showing white seeds
Papain is also known as a proteolytic enzyme- a protein scavenger and is
being used for both internal and external healing purposes. Internally
as a food supplement to aid in the process of digestion and 'protein
breakdown' in the stomach prior to the chyme (food slurry) entering the
small intestine - and externally as a paste or lotion to assist in the
healing of skin affected by burns, septic ruptures or infected sores.
Without doubt this has to be the
'fruit of the moment' - I estimate 1 in every 2 people - perhaps more
than 50% of the entire population experience digestion problems arising
from an over consumption of protein - too much red meat, pork, chicken
and heavy proteins like cheeses etc. This can bring about gastric
reflux, heartburn, indigestion and general digestive discomfort.
Introducing a small amount of green papaya powder seems to aid in the
break down of difficult to digest foodtypes.
In my own case, 40 years of chronic
gastric reflux was relieved the very first night I began taking green
papaya powder so much so that after a while I began to feel normal
again. I did however recognise that a diet of dairy products whilst
growing up in New Zealand did not help my digestion. I no longer need
dairy products nor heavy red meat proteins, but the effects of taking
green papaya have been immeasurable largely because all my food now is
fully broken down thus my asorption levels have increased. This means my
body is being 'fed' efficiently by the nutrients my intestine is now
absorbing. My kidneys, liver and cardiovascular functions are great and I
have so much more energy. I have no aches or pains in my muscles or
joints because there is no acid build up any longer.
Check out the iLifeFoods Green Papaya Powder which is 100% Australian and pesticide free. We use the green
skin, flesh and seeds in our product. We also add 5% of the Australian
Rain Plum which adds a small antioxidant boost to the powder. You can
take it any time but it seems to work better with the main meal of the
day - ususally dinner time which means the stress comes out of your
digestive metabolism, food is digested and nutrients absorbed better
during sleeping hours. BUY HERE !!
and if you have any further questions about the roll green papaya
powder can play in your life and good health, please don't hesitate to send me a message.
Back by popular demand is the link from the previous iLifeFoods eNews for the download of theacid/alkaline chart. This is a guide only to more alkaline or neutral foods. DOWNLOAD HEREOnce you have downloaded this, .pdf file, open it up, print it out and have it laminated and stick it you fridge door.
This blog piece is from our latest iLifeFoods eNews. If you would like to subscribe to our eNews thenSUBSCRIBE HERE
The above is for
information purposes only and is not designed to diagnose. Please
consult your GP to become fully aware of your good health options.
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In this newsletter : Become Food Empowered!!
Discover the benefits of Greens, enjoy an
exciting recipe & get a FREE acid/alkaline food chart!
When
did you last look at exactly what you were eating and what is
motivating you to eat? Are you being enticed by the colourful
advertising by the major supermarkets and perhaps choosing foods that
aren’t in your best interest?
There certainly is a lot of ‘food confusion’ existing
right now and in our busy life it is probably a good time to stop and
ask yourself some questions about food and your lifestyle..
•Can you eat out less and prepare more of your own food ?
•Can you be sharing more food in a 'sit-down' environment with friends or family?
•Are you eating to support your immediate and long-term health needs?
These may appear basic questions to some of you but for others this 'food confusion'exists.
For instance mainstream media does not promote an awareness around the need to take in a range of 'leafy green vegetables' daily.
The
whole idea of raw food, light on protein ie. less heavy red meats, pork
and cheeses, along with a mix of healthy grains ie. more wheat free!!
is abhorrent to mainstream media because of the need to continue to
support an industry and an agenda based food pyramid.
So its time now to step into your own 'food power' and maybe say 'enough is enough'!!!
Here are some great ways to become really empowered around your immediate and long term health.
Reach out and ask more questions of your friends and family, read more, sign up for food newsletters or online blogs.
When in doubt 'Google' for information which sits right for you.
Download the 80/20 Alkaline/Acid Food Chart at the bottom of the page.
Also consider spending a couple of hours either a Saturday or Sunday morning shopping at your local farmer's or producer markets
Food Focus: Greens
Leafy
greens are some of the easiest and most beneficial vegetables to
incorporate into your daily routine. Densely packed with energy and
nutrients, they grow upward to the sky, absorbing the sun’s light while
producing oxygen. Members of this royal green family include kale,
collard greens, Swiss chard, mustard greens, arugula, dandelion greens,
broccoli rabe, watercress, beet greens, bok choy, green cabbage, spinach
and broccoli. Right now at your local farmers market crinkly leaf green
kale is available. In fact you might be interested in knowing that kale
is number 2 after garlic in the antioxidant stakes!!!
How do greens
benefit our bodies? They are very high in calcium, magnesium, iron,
potassium, phosphorous and zinc, and are a powerhouse for vitamins A, C,
E and K. They are crammed full of fibre, folic acid, chlorophyll and
many other micronutrients and phytochemicals. Their green colour is
because of chlorophyll levels - sometimes known as liquid sunshine.
In
traditional Asian medicine, the color green is related to the liver,
emotional stability and creativity. Greens aid in purifying the blood,
strengthening the immune system, improving liver, gall bladder and
kidney function, fighting depression, clearing congestion, improving
circulation and keeping your skin clear and blemish free.
Leafy
greens are the vegetables most missing from the average diet, and now
you can learn how to prepare them. Start with the very simple recipe
below. Then each time you go to the market, pick up a new green to try.
Soon you’ll find your favorite greens and wonder how you ever lived
without them.
Exciting Recipe: Shiitake and Kale
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:300gms shiitake mushrooms,1 tablespoon olive oil, 1-2 cloves crushed garlic, 1 bunch kale, sprinkle of pine nuts, a pinch of Australian Desert LakeSalt and carrot to garnish.
Directions: 1. Warm oil in pan on medium heat with minced garlic until aromas of garlic are released, about 2-3 minutes. 2. Add chopped shiitake mushrooms, stir-fry for 5 minutes.3.
Add chopped kale, stir-fry for a couple of minutes. 4. Add a
splash of water and pinch of salt to pan, cover and let steam for 4
minutes.
This is a really simple stir fry that is not only quick to prepare but provides the body with so many benefits.
This is so delicious and so so amazingly healthy and above all - so simple.
I
have been asked by many people for a list of alkaline and acid foods.
So here is a list which will act as a guideline for you !!! This is
such a fabulous chart to help you make really great food choices
enabling you to learn to know the difference between certain food types
which may or may not be beneficial to your body. The secret is an 80/20
balance between alkaline and acid in your body. Eating the appropriate
food types can help promote this.
CLICK HEREto
download a coloured .pdf chart which you can print off, get laminated
and stick onto the fridge door. I will write more on the relationship of
alkaline and acid foods in the coming months.
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH :pro-TOM lycopene rich tomato crystal .
Now recognised for its ability to counter the affects of radiationREAD MORE about the amazing qualities of this antioxidant. Or BUY NOW!!
All
information on this site or page is of a general nature and is ‘for
information only’. No medical claims are made or inferred and you should
seek the advice of a qualified medical practitioner should any
prevailing medical condition exist. Above all seek out your options.
Its is great to see Mike Adams from www.natural news.com talk about the virtues of the green papaya or green paw paw.
This artcicle vindicates a decision we made some time ago to support the virtues of the humble papaya - paw paw - with the creation of a green papaya powder, which is safe to use with all sort of internal issues AND the papaya leaf and stem tea.
Please take a moment to find out about the amazing attributes of this humble ' fruit of the angels' and here are the links to our products which feature the use of the papaya - paw paw. In our product we have also added a few percent of the amazing Australian Rain Plum!!
If you would like to BUY two wonderful papaya - paw paw products then find out more by CLICKING HERE !!!
To learn more Google with the following key words starting with Papaya Powder: reflux, heartburn, digestive discomfort, indigestion, parasites,cancer
All information on this site or page is of a general
nature and is ‘for information only’. No medical claims are made and
you should seek the advice of a qualified medical practitioner should
any prevailing medical condition exist. Above all seek out your
options.
Lycopene rich Tomato juice can reduce osteoporosis, claims study
Tomato juice can significantly increase the presence of cell-protecting antioxidants that help to fight against osteoporosis, according to new research.
Writing in Osteoporosis International, calcium researchers at the University of Toronto claim 30mg of lycopene found in tomatoes, the equivalent to two glasses of tomato juice, is enough to help prevent the brittle-bone disease.
The study was funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and several other food industry groups.
Osteoporosis is the presence of low bone mass, which leads to an increase risk of fractures, especially the hips, spine and wrists. An estimated 75 million people suffer from it in Europe, the US and Japan.
Women are four times more likely to develop osteoporosis than men and previous research indicates that diabetes decreases bone turnover that is associated with impaired osteoblastic maturation and function.
Lycopene is the red pigment in tomatoes and several fruits. According to the study scientists, it is a potent carotenoid – a group of naturally occurring pigments essential for plant growth – with a high ability to quench singlet oxygen.
Due to this ability to decrease oxidative stress, lycopene has been associated with a decreased risk of chronic diseases.
Post-menopausal women aged 50 to 60 were restricted from consuming anything containing lycopene for a month. Participants were split into four groups over four months. Each group of participants either consumed a 15mg lycopene supplement, a glass of tomato juice naturally containing 15mg of lycopene, a gourmet Japanese tomato juice with 35mg of lycopene or a placebo.
By the end of the initial lycopene-free month, in every participant, "There was an increased reabsorption of bone. In other words, within a month, the participants were more prone to the risk of osteoporosis," says Researcher, Leticia Rao, who conducted the study.
After four months, results showed that lycopene-supplementation had significantly increased serum lycopene compared to the placebo group. The lycopene groups had significantly increased antioxidant capacity, decreased oxidative stress parameters and decreased bone reabsorption markers.
Researchers conclude the results of the study showed a significant increase in serum lycopene after supplementation with juice or lycopene based capsules, which resulted in a decrease in the bone resorption marker NTx in postmenopausal women:
“Our findings are the first to show that lycopene intervention, given in capsule or juice form, supplying at least 30 mg/day, may decrease the risk of osteoporosis by decreasing oxidative stress and bone resorption.”
AuraGold Farms proTOM Lycopene enriched tomato crystals contain as much as 3200mg per kg of pure lycopene antioxidant. Each proTOM sachet contains approximately 10g of tomato crystal more than sufficient as a daily dose when dissolved in water to re-enliven the 100% pure crystal. In fact taken every few days the effects would be the same.
Sold by iLifeFoods the proTOM product comes in a pouch containing 20 sachets. This is an easy and very convenient way to maintain levels of good health.
Published online ahead of print: 10.1007/s00198-010-1308-0
Title: Supplementation with the antioxidant lycopene significantly decreases oxidative stress parameters and the bone resorption marker N-telopeptide of type I collagen in postmenopausal women Source: http://www.beveragedaily.com/
To learn more Google with the following key words starting with Lycopene : prostate cancer , testicular cancer, ovarian, breast, cardio-vascular health.
All information on this site or page is of a general
nature and is ‘for information only’. No medical claims are made and
you should seek the advice of a qualified medical practitioner should
any prevailing medical condition exist. Above all seek out your
options.
By Scott Mathias Integrative Health Coach and Creator of iLifeFoods.com
Scott Mathias is a Certified Integrative Nutritionist and Professional Health Coach. Based in Noosa, Queensland he consults to clients around Australia
including conducting seminars, public speaking engagements. His special
areas of interest are Life Balance and the Digestive Function – He
conducts Raw Food Classes. He is also the creator of an all Australian
range of 100% PURE Superfoods from www.ilifefoods.com.
Small initmate groups of no more than 5 people - co-prepare and then sit down to eat and enjoy the results!! 
Here
@ iLifeFoods we also ferment rehydrated green papaya flesh, skin and seeds to
great effect. The papain enzyme combined with the action of fermentation creates
a very powerful digestive aid.
