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cayenne pepper is good for:

. heart health

. neutralizing acidity

. migraines & allergies

. digestion & circulation

. powerful anti-inflammatory

. sore throat, phlegm, coughs

//\ ||| -= cayenne pepper is a great ingredient to add to your juices for both its detoxification benefits & its incredible kick of flavor. this juice is simple & spicy, yet extremely cleansing. add dashes of pepper with a light hand, keeping your heat (in)tolerance in mind.

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bell pepper is good for:

. eyesight

. weight-loss

. antioxidant

. anti-inflammatory

. cancer & stroke prevention

//\ ||| -= oranges often receive the spotlight when it comes to vitamin c, but bell peppers are actually known to provide more, & the red kind double the amount than the green! other fruits & veggies that are great sources of vitamin c include: guava, lychee, parsley, kiwi, broccoli, brussel sprouts, papaya, strawberries, & pineapple.

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lemon is good for:

. eczema

. body detox

. dental hygiene

. acne & anxiety

. fever, colds, & flu

. infection & cancer prevention

//\ ||| -= remove all peels, but keep as much of the white piths intact as possible as they've the greatest amount of bioflavonoids & vitamin c in the whole fruit. funny how the parts of citrus fruits we normally throw away actually have the most nutritional value!

//\ ||| -= this is a fairly strong juice, so you may or may not wish to dilute it with filtered water. & i put a bit of parsley in the mix as well, for good measure.

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sprouted tofu is good for:

. energy

. bone health

. nutrient absorption

. lowering cholesterol levels

. protein, calcium, iron, omega-3 fats

. antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer

//\ ||| -= sprouted foods are living & continue to grow & gain nutrients after they've been harvested, unlike regular foods that begin to lose their nutrients once picked. in all sprouted foods, nutrients are increased; in sprouted nuts & seeds specifically, fat content is decreased. from what i've gathered so far, you can find grains, beans, nuts, cereal, rice, bread, pasta, & tortillas in sprouted form. as a rule: the more whole, the more uncooked, the more sprouted a food is, the more energy it will provide.

//\ ||| -= i'm one of those people that always craves a balance of sweet & savory when it comes to meals. i prepared a tofu scramble with sweet potato home fries for breakfast this morning which satisfied that criteria kinda perfectly.

//\ ||| -= the original recipe called for a mix of both regular potatoes & sweet potatoes, but i only had the latter so that's what i used. sweet mini peppers replaced red bell peppers in my version because that's all my kitchen provided. if you're into spice, you can add a seeded, chopped jalapeño in the mix as well. always customize recipes to suit your own diet, tastes, allergies, & grocery supply.

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, seeded & diced

1/2 red bell pepper, seeded & diced

1 pack sprouted tofu, drained of water

herbs & spices to taste

(chili powder, paprika, cumin, turmeric, coriander, thyme, cayenne, himalayan salt, pepper)

. heat olive oil in pan.

. cook onion & peppers about 5 minutes until soft.

. crumble tofu with hands & add to pan.

. add herbs & spices & sauté about 5 minutes.

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, diced

1/2 red bell pepper, seeded & diced

4 potatoes, peeled & chopped

1 sweet potato, peeled & chopped

herbs & spices to taste

(oregano, thyme, himalayan salt, pepper)

. heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in pan.

. cook onion & peppers about 5 minutes until soft.

. add remaining olive oil, potatoes, herbs & spices.

. lower heat, stir often, cook about 25 minutes until browned.

~ thank you to: the candle cafe cookbook for the original recipe ~

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kale is good for:

. asthma & arthritis

. powerful antioxidant

. detox, diet, & digestion

. preventing & combating cancer

//\ ||| -= red pepper flakes or chili powder or no spice whatsoever can be used. the lemon & garlic is optional. & i highly recommend replacing whichever salt you currently have at home with himalayan pink salt. it nourishes, detoxes, balances, & relaxes with 84 inherent minerals & elements - throw away your table salt!

//\ ||| -= this is my attempt at healthy junkfood:

1 bunch of kale

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

himalayan salt & spice to taste

2 tablespoons parmesan

. preheat oven to 350 degrees.

. carve out kale stems & cut leaves into 2 inch pieces.

. toss with all ingredients except parmesan.

. grease or line a baking tray.

. arrange kale in a single layer.

. bake for 10 minutes, toss, then bake for another 5-10 minutes.

. take out of oven & let sit for 2 minutes.

. transfer to bowl & toss with parmesan.

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prunes are good for:
. diabetes
. iron absorption
. bowel cleansing
. antioxidant superfood
. boosting bone density
. preventing memory loss & alzheimer's

//\ ||| -= you can substitute prunes for whichever dried fruit you wish, or you can leave them out altogether if you so prefer. a different kind of chocolate can be used as well, but dark chocolate is by far the best for you. chopped nuts can be added, & honey can be replaced by a teaspoon of vanilla. banana-wise: the spottier, the sweeter, the better.

//\ ||| -= i've decided to occasionally post solid foods every now & then. & all things, solid or antisolid, will always be kept on the healthier side.

//\ ||| -= i was craving sweets like a mad lady this one evening but there were no ready-made ones in sight. at the time, my kitchen was also conveniently butterless, flourless, eggless, & sugarless, so cookies, cake, & cupcakes were sadly not an option. thinking i was sh*t outta luck, i thankfully stumbled across this super simple recipe that didn't require any of those usual baking essentials:

3 ripe bananas
2 cups oats
1/2 - 1 cup chopped dried fruit
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup chocolate &/or chopped nuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla or honey

. mash bananas in bowl with fork until smooth.
. stir in remaining ingredients.
. preheat oven to 350 degrees.
. let mixture sit on counter for 15 minutes.
. grease or line a baking tray.
. drop mixture by spoonfuls & mold into desired shape.
. bake for 20 minutes.

~ thank you to: pantrychef for the original recipe ~

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carrot is good for:
. anti-aging
. dental health
. vision & skin
. body cleansing
. powerful antiseptic
. cancer & stroke prevention

//\ ||| -= i used a whole granny smith apple, an entire cucumber, & five smallish carrots in all.

//\ ||| -= apparently it's best to juice more vegetables than fruits as the sugar content can get pretty crazy if you use mostly or all fruits. i may or may not follow this advice, but i'm just sayin'.

//\ ||| -= this is my first time making a 'green drink,' & it's my favorite thus far which is pretty convenient considering the superior amount of goodness in it compared to the others. looking at the ingredients, it doesn't seem like it would be that appetizing a concoction, but it is in fact perfectly sweet much thanks to the apples & carrots.