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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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sweet potato is good for:
. anti-inflammatory
. immunity boosting
. strengthening eyesight
. regulating blood-sugar levels
. antioxidant for anti-aging & cancer prevention

//\ ||| -= you can use whichever milk you wish, as well as whichever sweetener you wish. i'll probably opt for just plain soymilk next time. some people like to add a drop or two of vanilla extract, i finished mine with a sprinkling of cinnamon. & it's a good idea to add your sweeteners after blending & tasting, as this latte gets very sweet very fast.

//\ ||| -= if you suffer from allergies & are dreading the forthcoming spring, consuming local raw honey daily will help ward off those unbearable symptoms of sneezing, itchiness, & congestion. invest in the honey most local to you. there is no point in immunizing yourself against allergens in africa when you live in l.a.

~ thank you to: maria & her mum for the latte idea, rhg for reminding me about hempmilk, sabina for the honey tip ~