Naraya Cooking Health Recipe

This week I was lucky enough to review Vigilant Eats super food cereal and was very impressed with the product. Delicious, cool-looking, gluten-free, organic, simple, easy - me likey. What you get is in the name: a disposable cup (neato folding spoon included) filled with a blend of stuff making up a super food, oat-based cereal! It's got happy, clean ingredients like cacao nibs, organic oats, hemp and maca. Several of the ingredients are raw as well. All you have to do is add some water (there's hemp milk powder included already, these guys are smart) or your fave milk of choice, and munch away.

I used some coconut milk we had in the fridge and was delighted. I was pleased to find it wasn't too sweet, which was my main worry. I actually wished there was more in the cup! The one photographed here is an espresso maca mulberry mix. Some of their other flavour combos are goji-cacao, maple coconut vanilla, and maca double chocolate. NOM! Seriously - try them out for a super quick power breakfast or snack and see what you think.

My favourite thing about this product is the company behind it. Their philosophy is that we the people have the right to demand - and deserve - the highest quality, healthful, sustainable foods we can get our hands on. Cheers to that!

Here's another guest post! I hope you are enjoying them, as lately I have been too busy to make recipes for you guys. Sad face. Anyways I'd like to say this the video linked in this post has some potentially controversial opinions about cancer that aren't necessarily the same opinions I hold. Nevertheless, they are interesting and I'd love to hear your perspective on the post! Read on!

The truth about cancer is that most people treat the symptom, yet never really determine the cause.
To make lasting changes and transformations, we must figure out the cause, and then dissolve or transform the cause, not the phenomena created by the cause.

The truth is that cancer does not begin from acidity, bad food, or toxins in the air, it begins in the mind.  First your mind must produce the thoughts to tell your body what to do.  Your body can not go out and eat junk food, smoke cigarettes, and swim in toxic pollutants without your mind.  Your mind is the deciding factor when it comes to your health.  Once you get your mind under control, then you can get your health under control. In this video I discuss the true cause of cancer as well as a powerful cancer preventative juice recipe you can make at home.
Below are some fun facts I found out about this delicious raw food juice that I drink every morning.
Here they are:

KALE
According to WEBMD – One cup of chopped kale contains 33 calories and 9% of the daily value of calcium, 206% of vitamin A, 134% of vitamin C, and a whopping 684% of vitamin K. It is also a good source of the minerals copper, potassium, iron, manganese, and phosphorus.
Vitamin K has been linked to the prevention and reversal of Cancerous cells.

CUCUMBERS
According to Natural News – Cucumbers are a good source of B vitamins which will help give you lot’s of energy.  Cucumbers also contain three types of lignans which have a strong history of research in connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer.
Cucumber juice contains a hormone which is needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin which has been found to be beneficial to diabetic patients.
Keep the skin on, it contains a good amount of Vitamin C.

MINT
According to Pak Tribune, there was a research study done by Ashok Sharma in India where Mint was applied with Basil to cancerous tumors.  The results were astounding.  Those with the regular dose of the mixture were much more resistant to cancer than those without.  Mint has phytocehmicals which helps cutoff the blood supply to cancer.

PARSLEY
According to Health Diaries.com, Studies show that myristicin, an organic compound found in parsley, inhibits tumor formation and fights against oxidized molecules.  Myristicin can also neutralize carcinogens like benzopyrene in cigarette smoke that can pass through the body, consequently fighting against colon and prostate cancer.

CELERY
Celery contain a phytochemical that research suggests has strong anti-inflammatory action. Plant components (phytochemicals) appear to have the ability to protect us from harmful inflammation, which can increase the risk of cancer, heart disease and insulin resistance.

WALNUTS
According to a study at the Marshall University School of Medicine in West Virginia. Mice were fed a daily diet with the human equivalent of two ounces (60 g) of walnuts a day. Compared to mice fed a control diet, the walnut eaters had significantly decreased breast tumour incidence and a slower rate of tumour growth.
Walnuts are also high in antioxidants and Omega 3 which can help against a number of diseases, including inflammatory diseases.

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Salad 

• 2 1/2 cups English cucumbers, sliced and quartered
• 1 cup carrots, sliced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 head of purple cabbage, sliced
• handful cilantro, roughly chopped
• handful cashews, for garnish
• red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Peanut Citrus Dressing

• 3 tablespoons orange juice, lime juice or lemon juice, + more as needed
• 3 tablespoons raw or natural peanut butter (almond or cashew butter is great too)
• 1 tablespoon tamari, bragg's liquid aminos or soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1/2 garlic clove, grated
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• pinch of red pepper flakes or 1/2 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce (optional)

In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the peanut citrus dressing, set aside allowing the flavors to come together. Then before adding the dressing to the salad, taste for flavor adding anything extra you might like. For a thinner dressing add 1 or 2 tablespoons citrus juice or water. To make it thicker add a tad bit more nut butter.

Prepare your salad ingredients. Check your dressing for flavor. In a large bowl combine the salad mix with the dressing, toss well and serve. Top with cashews and red pepper flakes. Serves two.

Notes for the dressing: Use the orange juice for a less tangy dressing. I used orange for this recipe and have also used lemon as well. Both were great, and I know the lime will be wonderful too! You can also lessen the amount of juice replacing it with water. Add in some citrus zest of choice if desired. And if you're a vinegar lover, try adding a splash or two of rice vinegar!

Notes for the salad: Try tossing in a cup of cooked quinoa after mixing for a more nutritionally balanced profile.

Recommended tool for grating as mentioned above: Microplane

Greetings, my lovelies. First off, you better be drooling right now. Yes, I am cruel because I cannot give you the recipe for the food pornography you see here. But in a way I am still kind for showing these GIFs... right!? Okay, I am sorry if you hate me now. But I still love you! And I miss you. Every time I make a new recipe for the upcoming raw desserts cookbook, I am UBER tempted to post it. I must be strong and look to my inner wolf spirit (they're strong right?) to find the strength not to post.


What you see temptingly pictured is a {raw and vegan, naturally} oreo tart with vanilla cream and chocolate ganache. Below me - or my words, rather - are some post-photography shots of my set-up and tear-down. I figure since I am not able to share my recipes right now, I may as well give you guys some insight into what a normal photo shoot looks like! It is not particularly exciting, to be frank... Of course my name is Emily, not Frank, so maybe it IS exciting. Who knows? My wolf spirit, most likely.

Our radishes are growing so fast! My mom has been picking them daily and putting them in our dinner. I am not in LOVE with radishes but I do enjoy their fresh crunch and vibrant colour. Our lettuce is also probably ready to nom down. I think I'll make a salad with them this weekend and load it up with peppers, local strawberries, chickpeas, miso tahini dressing and raw organic olives; I shan't be sharing.

The juice recipe I share today (scroll to the bottom if you want to skip my ramblings and just grab the recipe) is one I have been making everyday because it is just so good. Usually I add a ton of things to my juice, and it's always different. But this one is simple and it's all I crave. It is bright green, refreshing, light, sweet and basically addictive. This is one thing you WANT to be addicted to, trust me.


shining spirit green juice: serves one

4-5 cups spinach
2 apples
2 oranges
1 lemon
1 cucumber
4 pineapple slices 

Wash, peel and chop as needed. Put everything through your juicer, alternating the spinach with the fruits. Strain if desired, then sip outside with your honey bee friends.