The Power of living Raw is not a fad, nor a DIET. It is a way of life and teaches you the body is the garden of your soul.
Let's talk about refined carbs, just so you know about whats what and how to fine tune your intricate machine, your garden, your temple, your body.
Healthy Carbohydrates
Your body requires a certain amount
of carbohydrates to function optimally each day. Carbs help give your brain focus and nutrients for energy. Unfortunately, most of the
nutrition is stripped from carbohydrates such as rice and other whole grains
when they’re refined or they have been processed into ‘white’ flours and grains. When you eating
refined carbohydrates it can leave you feeling tired and lethargic as they quickly
spike your blood sugar levels, and see your energy levels crash shortly
after. You may feel full at the time, but after you can feel tired, my Bikram Bestie likes to call it a 'Food coma'
By Consuming whole grains and plenty of
vegetable sources of carbohydrates will top up your nutrients into your meals, without the major energy slump!
Check out 7 delicious,
nutrient-rich ways for you to transform your habits chuck out refined carbs and increase the goodness
of your favorite dish! After all you deserve 'GOODNESS'
1. Try lettuce cups instead of
white flour tortillas
Skip the flour tortilla for crisp and
hydrating cos lettuce cup! Use fresh large leaves for wraps or taco shells,
filling them with your favorite ingredients. Check out my Cos Tacos in my book Cooking with Chai for inspiration! Its the best for Friday night cook up a storm with friends, like Tapas.
2. WOW cauliflower pizza bases
instead of white flour pizza bases
Add extra veggies into this
famous favourite by making the gluten free pizza base out of cauliflower! WOW! It is simple and yummy. Or check out the Raw Pizza in The Power of Living Raw, simple and fun to make.
3. Try zucchini spaghetti
instead of regular spaghetti
A Food Matters team
favorite, we’re crazy for this fun alternative to regular spaghetti. Enjoy hot
or cold.
Try my Zucchini Pasta from my book The Power of Living Raw tasty Yum!
Zucchini Pasta and Rocket Pesto
Zucchini is a nutritious and healing vegetable. It is great for weight loss and easy to eat Raw. Try this recipe to replace the pasta and gluten in your diet. The texture is beautiful and very filling and satisfying. When you remove heavy foods from your diet, your energy levels will rise.
Serves 2
1 cup (6 oz/150 g) cherry tomatoes, quartered Sourdough, to serve (see recipe)
Balsamic vinegar, to serve
For the Pesto
1 cup rocket (arugula)
1 cup fresh basil
1⁄2 cup (2 oz/60 g) pistachio nuts, soaked in water for 2 hours 2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1⁄2 lemon
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt or Celtic sea salt
1⁄4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 zucchini (courgettes)
For the Pasta
2 zucchini (courgettes)
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until chunky.
To make the pasta, spiralise the zucchini. Arrange in a large serving bowl, mix in the pesto, and add the cherry tomatoes.
Serve with gluten-free sourdough and balsamic vinegar.
Zucchini is a nutritious and healing vegetable. It is great for weight loss and easy to eat Raw. Try this recipe to replace the pasta and gluten in your diet. The texture is beautiful and very filling and satisfying. When you remove heavy foods from your diet, your energy levels will rise.
Serves 2
1 cup (6 oz/150 g) cherry tomatoes, quartered Sourdough, to serve (see recipe)
Balsamic vinegar, to serve
For the Pesto
1 cup rocket (arugula)
1 cup fresh basil
1⁄2 cup (2 oz/60 g) pistachio nuts, soaked in water for 2 hours 2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1⁄2 lemon
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt or Celtic sea salt
1⁄4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 zucchini (courgettes)
For the Pasta
2 zucchini (courgettes)
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until chunky.
To make the pasta, spiralise the zucchini. Arrange in a large serving bowl, mix in the pesto, and add the cherry tomatoes.
Serve with gluten-free sourdough and balsamic vinegar.
4. Yummy sweet potato fries
instead of french fries,
Deliciously satisfying, swap regular
French fries for Sweet Potatoes chips from The Power of Living Raw, with rosemary, it will boost your intake of vitamin A and fiber and keep you full longer.
5. Be daring, try portobello mushroom
“buns” instead of burger buns
I have never been a burger girl, but what I do know most burgers are usually more bun
than filling! Why not change it up by with tasty Portobello mushroom buns. Brush
two mushroom caps with a little coconut oil, place on some aluminium foil and
bake in the oven (400 F) for 20 minutes, you may need to turn them, or use a dehydrator, or marinade in olive oil and balsamic, recipe in Cooking with Chia. Simple and Easy!
6. Embrace quinoa instead of white
rice
My fav Quinoa; is packed with plant-based
protein, fibre and essential minerals. Wheat free. Add it to soups, salads, or even your breakfast seedy breakfast. See The Power of Living Raw for more inspiration.
7. Use almond meal for bread
instead of refined white wheat bread
Healthy fats are vital, along with fibre and
protein by using almond meal as a base to make homemade crisp breads and breads instead of regular white flour. Transform your old habits to new exciting and healthy ones. Once you’ve tried it, you’ll never go back!
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