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Indian Inspired Baked Kale

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    Indian Inspired Baked Kale
    Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Happily serves 2

    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

    1 TBSP Tahini or Almond butter
    1 TBSP Coconut oil, melted
    Zest of 1 Orange or Lime
    2 garlic cloves, crushed
    1 tsp garma masala
    ¼ tsp Cardamom
    Optional: 1 TBSP Nutritional yeast

    Optional: 1 TBSP Coconut Aminos to thin if you aren’t baking kale and just want a salad dressing.

    Preheat oven at 275 degrees.
    Prepare baking stone with parchment paper.
    Mix all the ingredients together until smooth.
    In a large bowl, pour the dressing over the chopped kale.
    Mix the dressing into the kale thoroughly, spread evenly on baking stone.
    Make sure the leaves aren’t overlapping, this prevents sogginess.
    Bake for 15 minutes and rotate pan.
    Bake for another 15 minutes, check for crispness.
    If the chips aren’t crisp yet, rotate again and bake for 5-10 minutes more.
    Allow the chips to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

    Urinary tract Info and Suggested Natural healing approach

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      Urinary tract Info:
      Commonly also call bladder infections. There is a disturbance in the bacterial flora that protects the urinary track and anabiotic’s lead to reoccurring infections.

      Doubling probiotics such as L. Acidophilus is highly recommended. At least 20 billion CFU’s. 50-100Billion CFU’s would be more beneficial and HIGHLY recommended.

      Acidity levels are too high in the body when the pH is disrupted there is fermentation of vaginal glycogen to lactic acid. Alkalinity is Key, must add more Green into the diet. ORGANIC EATING is SO Very IMPORTANT!!!

      Eliminating of dairy, yeast, and soy products are recommended to rebalance pH. Limiting grains, sugar, caffeine, and alcohol, and refined carbohydrates.
      At least 64 oz water a day. Decaffeinated tea counts as water. Eliminate food allergens. Allergy Blood work is your best Road map to gut and immune support and healing.  Blood Tests are available and easy!

      Recommended foods:
      Use healthy cooking oil such as olive oil (don’t heat olive oil) or coconut oil.
      Eat Less red meats and more lean meats such as fish, but no soy.
      High fiber foods include beans root vegetables such as yams or sweet potatoes and psyllium husk.
      Antioxidant rich foods including vegetables like bell peppers and squash.
      **Fruit in the morning including cranberries, blueberries,and cherries. If you’re going to drink juice make sure that it is unsweetened. Please eat your fruit, better for you unless you are juicing. Best for digestion if fruit is first thing in the morning and by itself or for your first snack, eaten alone.**

      Recommended Vitamins:
      Probiotics and digestive enzymes ALWAYS!! Double if taking antibiotics!
      Multi Vitamin
      Vit D: 2000-4000 IU
      Fish oils 1000mg and or Flax seed, 3x a day. Could go up to 6000mg
      Super Greens
      Amino Acids
      Vit C: 1000mg a day
      Grape seed oil 100-300mg
      Magnesium 200-300mg 3x a day
      Zinc: 30mg a day

      Recommended Botanicals:
      Cranberry
      Aloe Vera: up to 32oz per day
      Gotu Kola is great extract tea to help balance pH. 60-120mg
      Uva Ursi ( upland cranberry or bearberry) is a powerful antiseptic herb.
      Dried leaves or tea: 1.5-4.0 (1-2 tsp)
      Goldenseal herb has antimicrobial agents. Dried root or tea: 1-2g

      Other herbs that are recommended: green tea, cats claw, milk thistle, and reishi mushroom.

      Honey Ginger Dressing

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        Honey Ginger Dressing
        GF, Paleo
        Happily serves 2

        ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

        1 Tbsp Avocado Oil
        Zest of 1 lime
        2 Tbsp coriander
        1 tsp minced fresh ginger
        2 Tbsp Raw honey
        1/4 tsp black pepper
        2 Tbsp Coconut Aminos

        Mix all ingredients.
        Shake before serving.

        Protein Collagen Pancakes

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          Protein Collagen Pancakes
          Gluten Free, Dairy free
          Happily serves 2-3

          ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

          2 Free Range Pasture raised eggs
          1 egg white
          1/8 Cup melted Coconut oil
          1/4Cup Coconut flour
          2 scoops Bone Broth Protein Powder
          Dash cinnamon
          1/8 tsp Himalayan sea salt

          Liquid Bone broth or water to thin (I only needed about a TBSP)
          Stevia if desired sweeter

          Whisk eggs and oil together thoroughly.
          Stir in coconut flour, protein powder and Himalayan sea salt and allow to sit for 5 minutes
          Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
          Once hot, drop batter into cast iron skillet, cook until bubbles form on one side, flip and repeat.
          Serve Hot

          Garlic Tahini Dressing

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            Garlic Tahini Sauce
            Vegan, Gluten Free
            Happily Serves 2

            ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

            1/4 Cup hummus or tahini
            2-4 TBSP lime or lemon juice
            2 TBSP Coconut Aminos
            3/4 – 1 tsp dried dill (or about 2-3 tsp fresh)
            3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 1/2 Tbsp)
            Water or unsweetened nut milk to thin
            Sea salt to taste
            Optional: Red Pepper Flakes

            Whisk together. May have to use water to thin out if dressing sits in fridge for more than a few hours.

            Bone Broth Protein Pancakes

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              Bone Broth Protein Pancakes
              Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy free
              Happily serves 2-4

              ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

              1/2 Cup Applesauce
              3–4 Free Range eggs
              1/4 Cup melted Coconut oil
              1/2 Cup Coconut flour
              4 scoops Bone Broth Protein Powder
              1/8 tsp cinnamon
              1/8 tsp Himalayan sea salt

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              Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer

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                Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer
                Dairy Free, Vegan, Soy Free
                Happily Serves: 4-8

                ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                1 Can Coconut Milk
                1-2 TBSP Vanilla to taste
                2 TBSP Melted Coconut oil
                1 Tsp Honey OR Maple syrup OR Stevia to taste
                Optional: Sea salt to taste

                Add all ingredients in a blender/Vitamix and blend until well combined.

                Coconut Oil Toothpaste

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                  Homemade Toothpaste

                  Equal parts of coconut oil and baking soda

                  You can add a bit of bentonite clay and whatever essential oils you like
                  (I used 2 drops lemon and 2 drops fennel)

                  Just melt the oil and add other ingredients. Then refrigerate.

                  Stir the jar every 5 minutes so it solidifies with ingredients evenly dispersed.

                  Kahula Chocolate Fudge

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                    Kahlua Chocolate Fudge
                    Vegan, GF, Refined Sugar free
                    Happily serves 20

                    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                    20 oz Lily’s chocolate chips
                    14 oz Can full fat coconut milk
                    3 TBSP Ghee (or butter) cubed at room temperature
                    2 TBSP Kahlua
                    1/4 tsp cinnamon
                    1/2 tsp vanilla extract
                    1/4 tsp Sea salt
                    1 tsp espresso powder or 1 TBSP cold brew

                    Lightly grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
                    Line with parchment paper, allowing the excess paper to overlap on two of the sides, set aside.
                    Add the chocolate and espresso powder into a large, heatproof bowl; set aside.
                    Fill a saucepan with a little water (about 1/4 full) bring it to a boil.
                    Reduce to barely a simmer. Place the bowl containing the chocolate and espresso powder on top of the pot.
                    Cook, stirring frequently, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is completely smooth, about 8-10 minutes.
                    Add coconut milk and ghee, cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until it is completely melted. Remove from heat.
                    Whisk in the Kahlua, vanilla, sea salt, and cinnamon. The mixture will be VERY thick.
                    Transfer to pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to slice.
                    Remove the fudge and transfer it to a cutting board. Peel off parchment paper and slice into small pieces.
                    Serve at once or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or freezer up to 2 months.

                    Chocolate Iced Coffee Protein Shake

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                      Chocolate Iced Coffee Protein Shake
                      Dairy Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free
                      Happily serves 1

                      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                      2 TBSP Raw Cacao powder
                      2 TBSP Collagen Powder
                      2 oz Coconut milk
                      2 oz Cold brew (optional)
                      2-6 oz Chai Tea or water
                      Dash of cinnamon
                      Stevia Powder if desired sweeter
                      Ice

                      You can use Chicory Herbal Roast in place of the cod brew if you don’t consume coffee or caffeine.  Great benefits of extras herbs and barley.

                      Blend all ingredients in bullet/blender, transfer to shaker bottle.

                      You can also quick steam this recipe for a hot “chocolate” protein drink