Healthy with Jodi

ingredients

Black Bean Lentil/Quinoa Salad with Cumin-Lime Dressing

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    Black Bean Lentil & Quinoa Salad

    w/Cumin-Lime Dressing

    Vegetarian, Gluten free, Vegan
    Happily serves 6

    quinoa salad

    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

    1 Cup dry lentils or Quinoa (or 1/2 Cup each)

    2 Cup Black beans (if using canned, rinse well)

    1 Red bell pepper

    1/2 Red onion

    3 Green onion stalks

    1 Yellow Zucchini

    Bunch of cilantro to taste, stems removed

     

    Dressing

    1/4 Cup Lime juice

    2 TBSP Avocado or olive oil

    1 tsp dijon or flavored mustard

    1-2 Garlic cloves

    1 tsp Cumin

    1/2 tsp Oregano

    1/8 tsp Himalayan Sea salt

    Optional: chipotle powder, chili powder, pepper

     

    Cook lentils according to package directions, leaving firm not mushy. Drain.

    Cut or mince Galice, let sit 5 minutes.

    While lentils are cooking, make the dressing: place all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.

    Finely dice the bell pepper, onion, and green onion.  Roughly chop the cilantro.

    In a large bowl, place black beans, bell pepper, onion, zucchini and lentils.

    Add the dressing.  Add cilantro, and lightly toss.

    Serve or chill covered in the fridge for at least an hour.

     

    Jodi’s Sweet Potato Brownies

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      Jodi’s Sweet Potato Brownies

      Grain Free, Paleo, GF, Dairy free
      Happily serves 12

      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

      2 medium Sweet Potatoes
      14 Medjool Dates
      1 1/2 Cups Quinoa or Almond Flour
      4 TBSP Raw CACAO Powder
      3 TBSP maple Syrup (Grade B) or Coconut netar or coconut palm syrup
      Pinch of sea salt

      Peel Sweet Potatoes. Slice/cut and steam for about 20 mins until soft.
      The smaller the pieces, the faster it will cook.

      Add Sweet Potatoes and Dates to food processor, blend until a creamy smooth texture.
      Mix all other ingredients in a bowl, then add cream mixture. Stir well.
      Place on Parchment paper lined baking dish and bake for 20-30 mins on 350 until the toothpick comes out dry.
      Allow to cool 10 mins for the brownies to gel together, very important step!!

      Tip: If you don’t use raw cacao powder, you cause conventional cocoa powder but you will need to double the quantity.

      Cauliflower Pizza Crust

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        Cauliflower Crust Pizza

        ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

        Crust

        • 1 small to medium sized head of cauliflower – should yield 2 to 3 cups once processed
        • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or vegan cheese
        • ¼ cup mozzarella cheese or vegan cheese
        • 1 egg or 1 flax egg
        • ¼ teaspoon salt
        • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
        • ½ teaspoon basil or rosemary
        • ½ teaspoon oregano

        Optional Toppings:

        • 1 cup Organic marinara sauce
        • 1-2 cups vegan Organic mozzarella cheese
        1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.
        2. Remove the stems from the cauliflower and cut into chunks, place the cauliflower into a food processor, pulse it until it resembles the texture of rice. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a cheese grater or chop it very finely.
        3. Place the cauliflower in a kitchen towel and squeeze all the liquid out of it. Be sure to squeeze as much liquid as possible!!! Very important!
        4. Combine the cooked cauliflower, egg or flax egg, garlic, cheese, and seasonings. Stir until a dough texture forms. Spread the cauliflower mixture out onto lightly greased parchment paper or a pizza pan in the shape of a pizza crust.
        5. Bake the crust for approximately 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven), or until the crust is golden and crispy. After the crust is golden remove it from the oven and add your toppings.
        6. Place the pizza back in the oven but this time turn on the broiler, bake for about 2-5 minutes until the cheese melts. be sure to keep an eye on it because the broiler can burn the cheese quickly.
        7. Make sure you add love!  Slice and serve smiles!

        Watermelon Salsa

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          Watermelon Salsa

          GF, Refined Sugar Free

          Happily serves 6-8

          Sweet salsa could be served as a breakfast side dish.

          ALL ORGAINC INGREDIENTS

          • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest (from about 1 lime)
          • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
          • 1 TBSP Organic raw sugar, or coconut sugar
          • Freshly ground pepper
          • 3 C seeded and finely chopped watermelon
          • 1 organic cucumber, peeled, seeded, diced
          • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, minced
          • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
          • 8 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
          • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
          • Sea Salt to taste
          1.  Stir together the lime zest, lime juice, sugar and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
          2. Add the watermelon, cucumber, jalapeno, onion and basil and toss gently.
          3. Chill the salsa until ready to serve.
          4. Add the garlic salt just before serving.

          Cowboy Salsa

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            Vegetarian, Gluten Free

            Happily serves 8-10

             

            ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

            1/2 Cup Avocado oil

            1-2 TBSP Raw Coconut sugar or Monk Fruit

            1/3 Cup Coconut vinegar

            1 tsp Chili powder

            1 tsp Himalayan Sea salt

            1 Cup black-eyed peas or Kidney beans

            1 Cup black beans

            1 Cup Aduki Beans

            1 Yellow Onion

            2 Green Onions

            2 Garlic Cloves

            1 diced Green bell pepper

            1 diced Red bell pepper

            1 diced Yellow bell pepper

             Handful chopped cilantro

            2 TBSP Lime juice

            Optional: 1/4 Cup Jodi’s Salsa

            Whisk together the Avocado oil, coconut sugar, coconut vinegar, chili powder, and salt.

            Combine beans, red onion, and bell peppers.  Stir in cilantro.

            Cover and chill at least 1 hour or overnight to blend flavors.

            Serve chilled or at room temperature.

            5 Things You Didn’t Know About Eggs – Eggciting Egg Ideas

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              “Egg”citing Egg Ideas

              Eggs are so good for you.  They are a cheap source of protein for your body and wallet!  Egg whites contain adequate amounts of all essential amino acids.  Eggs are a good source of iodine, important for healthy thyroid function.  Egg yokes contain Lutein, which is an important phytonutrient for eye health.  Eggs are also an excellent source of B Vitamin Choline, which is an important nutrient for brain function.   Eggs have omega 3’s and are a very good source of selenium. Without enough iodine the body cannot synthesize thyroid hormones (T3 & T4).  And without selenium the body cannot have healthy thyroid metabolism function.  
               
              1 egg:egg
              70 calories
              5.5grams Protein
              4.5g Fat
              55g potassium
              186g Cholesterol
              0 Fiber
              1g Carb
              Always Always please choose organic, free range eggs
               

              Deviled Eggs
              deviled egg

               

               

               

               
               
              6 Organic Free Range eggs
              1/4 cup Coconut yogurt
              1-2 TBSP olive or avocado oil
              1 tsp coconut vinegar
              1 tsp Organic yellow mustard
              1/8 teaspoon salt
               Paprika, for garnish
              pepper (optional)
               
              Boil eggs. Crack and peel shells.  Remove yokes. Mix with the rest of the ingredients, smashing with a fork. Return mixture to eggs and garnish with Paprika

              Egg White Breakfast Pizza

               Break 3-4 Egg whites in a hot pan coated with coconut Oil.  Fry until a round.  Remove from heat.  Add Salsa, or Pizza Sauce and Breakfast sausage or Meat and top with Cheese.  Add Salt and Pepper
               

              Egg in an Avocado

              Preheat oven to 425 degrees
               
              Cut Avocado in Half, Remove pit.  Scoop out extra if the hole is small.  Use the left over yoke from breakfast pizza and put in the middle of the avocado. Season each filled avocado with chives, parsley, sea salt, and pepper.
              Bake about 15 mins
               

              How to Make a Hard Boiled Egg

               

              How to Reduce Inflammation: 4 Ingredients Could Be the Key

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                4 Key Ingredients For Improving Inflammation

                Inflammation is the body’s way of defending itself against disease and is a self-protective mechanism that can support the natural healing process. However, when the inflammation is chronic because of intrinsic and extrinsic factors, then this can leads to conditions where disease manifests. The good news is that there are various natural anti-inflammatories that can ease many of the chronic inflammatory conditions.

                Below are a list of the key ingredients that can improve inflammation…

                • Curcumin. This is the active compound found in the Indian spice turmeric. Its curcuminoids can curcumin
                  reduce pain and inflammation by inhibiting NF-kB, a protein complex that controls transcription of DNA, cytokine
                  production and cell survival. It is involved in the cellular responses to stimuli such as stress, cytokines, and plays an integral role in regulating the immune system response.
                • Serrapeptase. This is a proteolytic enzyme that can dissolve and safely digest inflammation within the body. Once the inflammation is removed, it’s possible for the body’s natural self-healing mechanisms to come into play. Serrapeptase is derived from the silkworm intestine but is now manufactured within a laboratory. When serrapeptase is taken it can safely eliminate inflammation that can appear as various symptoms including redness, swelling, pain and more.
                • Ecklonia Cava Extract is a super nutrient that can help to support healthy blood flow and circulation. Studies show it may reduce blood glucose levels, while supporting blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
                • MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) and other trace minerals can help to support healthy lungs, joints,
                  tendons and connective tissues.  This is an organosulfur compound that occurs naturally in plants and can help with a variety of health problems related to and including stress, inflammation, allergies and gastrointestinal conditions.

                Any of the above nutrients can help to provide inflammation relief. Curcumin and Serrapeptase are particularly powerful as they are highly researched and have been documented as helping thousands of people improve their health conditions, due to their anti-inflammatory properties. When they are taken on a daily basis, they can provide long term results. Alongside taking these nutrients it’s recommended to follow an anti-inflammatory diet, as it’s then possible to find significant relief from the painful symptoms of inflammation.