Vegan "Cheezy" Broccoli

This was soooooo delicious! OMG!  I want more!!  I just love being a vegan, so darn much! I am on Day 36 of eating the Crazy Sexy Diet Way!

There is absolutely NO dairy whatsoever in this recipe, but it sure tastes DARN GOOD!

This is the BEST Nutritional Yeast out there.  I even like to pop some popcorn in my hot air popper and add some olive oil and nutritional yeast to it.

Cheezy Broccoli

Steam your broccoli and set aside.

For the "Cheezy" Sauce:

1 Sweet Potato cooked and mashed. (removed the skin)
1 1/2 cups of water
1/4 cup of Kale Nutritional Yeast
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 Teaspoon Salt

Directions:
Combine the above ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth & creamy and pour over your broccoli.

 

I ate that whole plate and I might just go have some more!!!

Enjoy!!! Leave me a comment below and let me know how much you loved it!

Love you guys! 

Sherri

Sherri's Curry Veggie Soup Recipe

What is your favorite homemade go to soup? This is the Curry Veggie Soup that I made yesterday! So very easy.  I love Fall!  Soups/Chilis are my fav!!

 Just throw in whatever veggies you have. I sauteed onion, Baby Bell Mushrooms, Red Bell Pepper, Carrots, Celery, and Broccoli into a pan and water steamed them until tender...not mushy.

Then I sauteed 3 fresh garlic cloves that I had minced.

 Then I put Frozen Green Beans, edamame and zucchini in a big soup pot and added the other water steamed veggies. I added red pepper flakes, Trader Joe's 21 seasoning salute, Sweet Basil, Oregano, Parsley, Cayenne Pepper, Celtic Sea Salt (my fav) and McCormick's Red Curry Powder. Add in 1 carton of broth (whatever kind you prefer) and water.

 Let it all cook with a lid until the zucchini is tender, but not mushy. Add fresh spinach and cook for a couple mins longer (I dont like the spinach super limp.)

 

Raw Apple Pie Bowl

OH MY WORD!!!  This was sooooo good.  I am totally enjoying my new Crazy, Sexy way of eating.  You will NEVER go hungry and never feel deprived by any means.  This breakfast was fit for a King!  It calls for apples, but I replaced one apple with a large organic Barlett Pear, that I needed to be used up soon.

Ingredients:

 2 large organic apples or 3 medium, diced
 2 bananas, mashed 
 Cinnamon (opt.)
 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed (opt.)

Directions:

1. Mash the bananas in a bowl.
2. Dice the apples and mix in with the apples.
3. Mix in the flax and let sit until thickens.
4. Sprinkle cinnamon on top or just serve

I totally feel like I just ate apple pie for breakfast.  And with the pear in it....it really gave it a kick!

I logged it in Cronometer to see how close I am already to my nutritional goals for the day!

 

 

Sexy Seed Cakes YUM!

I am really enjoying my 21 day Crazy Sexy Cleanse and modified Kris Carr’s recipe a little and came up with this Sexy Seed Cakes Healthy Recipe!  I was wondering how a pancake made with seeds would taste.

 

Ingredients

Makes 5 pancakes
1/4 cup millet
1 Tablespoon chia seeds
1 Tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds
1 Tablespoon raw sunflower seeds
1 Tablespoon flaxseeds
1/4 + 1/8  teaspoons baking soda
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1 packet (or more) stevia ( I used Liquid Stevia and a little organic coconut sugar)
Pinch of cinnamon
Unsweetened almond milk to thin batter

Directions
Use a coffee grinder for all the seeds except the chia—they don’t need to be ground. Use the grinder for the millet as well, or just use gluten-free flour. Mix all the ingredients with passion. Pour heaping tablespoons of batter onto a hot pan or griddle coated with coconut oil—the best oil for high heat. Cook until the batter starts to bubble and flip when the bottom of the cake is slightly brown.

Then for the Blueberry Syrup…Oh Em GEEEEEE!  That really made this the most amazing breakfast ever.  Almost up there with my Shakeology.  LOL

I just added some blueberries that I had frozen from the summertime….a couple handfuls.  I put them in a pan and added 1 tablespoon of Raw Honey to it and a little coconut sugar.  I heated until it was boiling good.  Then I took it off of the burner and covered it with a lid and just let it cool down.  Breakfast is now being served!!!

My tastebuds have changed so much during this cleanse.  I am on Day 13 of 21 days of the Crazy Sexy Adventure Cleanse, that I am doing with 27 others in a private facebook group.  We are called the Wellness Warriors.  We will be doing future cleanses, so if you are interested in feeling better than you EVER have in your entire life….like you are 21 again , I HIGHLY recommend getting the book Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr.  It has FOREVER changed my life.  I will never look at food the same way.  And I LOVE that I no longer have to count calories, or eat small portions.  I eat tons of good food and I am thrilled at how my body is looking and feeling, after just 13 days on this cleanse.

You can get your own book on the Walmart Website for cheap! Go HERE to get your own copy!  And if you would like to join a future 21 day cleanse for free, come and find me on my Facebook Page and send me a message. Here is the link to my Facebook Page One Healthy Nut.

Love you guys and I am totally here for you…..whatever you need and I will do my best to get more YUMMY recipes on here very soon!

 

Why is the Liver important and Foods to naturally heal the liver

By Carly Fraser

Why is the liver so important? It helps process nutrients in our food, makes bile, removes toxic substances from the body and is involved in the building of proteins. When our liver is not functioning properly then nutrients are no longer effectively processed and we become deficient in minerals and vitamins. The bile that is produced in the liver helps digest food (especially fat), and without sufficient bile production (due to a malfunctioning liver), this fat is no longer broken down and clogs our cells, vessels and arteries.

 A major function of the liver, removing toxins from blood, is especially important. If the liver is not working properly, then it cannot pull out toxins from the blood, and instead, these toxins get re-absorbed into our cells, accumulating and creating problems that manifest in forms of different illnesses and disease.   Taking care of our liver is incredibly important! Avoiding alcohol, refined sugar & processed foods, and fatty foods is your first step to healing the liver. Getting rid of the root of the problem, and repairing the liver with natural foods is a recipe for liver-repairing success!   When consuming alcohol, an array of chemical reactions take place in the liver resulting in damaged cells - the liver then tries to repair these cells, scarring itself and inflaming surrounding tissues.

Refined sugar & processed foods as well as fatty foods create problems for the liver too - eating these foods day after day can lead to a condition known as fatty liver (also caused by excessive alcohol consumption), which is caused by triglyceride fat accumulation. This is then accompanied by progressive inflammation and scarring of the liver.

Foods to help naturally heal the liver:

 Dandelion Greens Leafy greens, especially dandelion greens and mustard greens are great for the liver! They are incredibly high in chlorophyll which helps remove accumulated toxins. Dandelion greens help stimulate digestion and are considered a diuretic (helps promote water loss from the body through urination) - because of their diuretic effects, dandelion greens help lower blood pressure and relieve premenstrual fluid retention. The extremely bitter taste of dandelion greens and mustard greens promotes bile flow from the liver and gallbladder, and thus allow for more efficient liver processing of nutrients.

 Beets Beets are a great way to detoxify the liver. They have been used to fight liver toxins for centuries. Beets contain a substance called betaine which protects the liver and bile ducts which are important in proper liver function. This substance also encourages the liver to get rid of intra-cellular toxin buildup. Not only that, but betaine helps lower inflammation levels in the body and so it can help defend against fatty liver. Make sure to eat beets raw, or juice them raw, because this substance is most active when in its raw form.

 Horseradish This root helps digest fat, so it eases any work the liver may have at digesting excess fats from your diet. Consuming horseradish also helps to regenerate and heal the liver, keeping it cleansed of accumulated toxins from a life time of bad eating habits. In addition, horseradish is a powerful diuretic, and so it helps quicken the flushing of toxins and other inflammatory agents from our liver and kidneys (via increased urination).    

Artichoke Artichoke helps stimulate bile flow from the liver and thus it helps alleviate symptoms of heartburn and "hangovers" from alcohol consumption. Proper bile flow is essential for detoxification (a major task of the liver). Bile serves as a carrier for toxins that we breathe in through the air, eat in our food, or drink in our water - it helps to ensure that these toxins are taken to the intestine or kidneys for proper elimination from the body. Today, extracts of artichoke are used for dyspepsia and to help in the processing of fat metabolism.

Celery Celery is incredibly rich in iron and vitamins A, B and C. It is a great tonic for the liver and a mild diuretic for the kidneys. The phytonutrients in celery help protect the digestive tract and liver - specifically, researchers from Taiwan have found that when treated with celery extract, liver cells produced more of a specific liver enzyme which helps flush toxins and other contaminants from the body. The mild diuretic effects of celery also aid in the removal of bodily toxins and lowering blood pressure.

 Asparagus Asparagus has been found to boost ADH and ALDH, two liver enzymes which help metabolize ethanol (aka. the alcohol you might have drank last night). This makes asparagus a great way to alleviate symptoms of an alcohol "hangover" and helps protect the liver against toxic contaminants which otherwise may lead to scarring and fatty liver. It should also be noted that the leaves of asparagus also have therapeutic value, and are extremely high in enzymes ADH and ALDH. Make sure to eat fresh asparagus, particularly in its raw state to help boost the enzymatic activity of this vegetable.

Sources: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19895471   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23603008   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23061292   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12405796   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23421107   http://jcb.rupress.org/content/20/3/497.abstract

Crazy Sexy Adventure Cleanse? What is it?

We will be starting our first official 21 Day Crazy Sexy Cleanse in September.  I am SO looking forward to this!  I know this is going to change peoples lives.

The purpose of this cleanse is to balance your body’s pH and get rid of toxins while also creating a completely healthier body.

The woman behind Crazy Sexy Diet is Kris Carr of Crazy Sexy Life.  She was diagnosed with cancer in 2003 and decided to take her life into her own hands by drastically changing her diet and lifestyle. She has published several books about this change in her life and has helped many other women change their health around. Eight years later, the cancer is in remission and she is a very energetic, healthy, passionate woman.

(Note: these aren’t guidelines for a vegan diet, these are guidelines for the crazy sexy diet 21-day cleanse, which happens to be vegan.)

• decrease the amount of animal products you consume (especially dairy). ideally, you shouldn’t be consuming any animal products at all.
• dumping refined sugars and processed starch. use low-glycemic fruits and sugar alternatives such as stevia or agave.
• no alcohol. no caffeine. no coffee. no chai.
• drinking a lot of green and white teas in lieu of caffeine/coffee/chai.
• ideally consume only liquids until lunch time (water, teas, smoothies, juices).
• solid fruits and healthy snacks (nuts, gluten-free bread with hummus) is OK.
• more than half your plate at lunch and dinner is covered with veggies.
• an optional (and suggested) juice fast once a week.
• drinking lots of clean, purified water.
• chewing meals thoroughly and carefully.
• limit food intake to at least three hours before bedtime.
• a daily dry-brushing ritual prior to a shower.
• using a neti pot to clean sinuses.
• cleaning our your colon on a regular basis. (sound fun, right?)
• moving your body (exercising) at least 35 minutes a day.
• fifteen-twenty minutes of meditation a day or prayer
• trying to spend at least five minutes outdoors in nature a day.
• laughing out loud and telling someone you love them daily.
• eight hours of uninterrupted sleep a night.
• using natural skin care products.

The ideal day during the cleanse consists of something like this:
Upon waking, a warm cup of water with a hint of lemon and pinch of cayenne pepper.
Meditate for a bit or take this time to pray, whichever fits into your personal life.
Dry brush, then shower; complete your morning routine.
A green juice or smoothie for breakfast
Drinking white or green tea during the day
A large vegetable salad for lunch
Some handfuls of nuts or almond butter on gluten-free bread as a snack;
maybe another green juice or smoothie and lightly cooked veggies for dinner; and no desert, but if you must, a little bit of 70% cacao candy.
A green juice fast once a week is suggested.
Of course, the cleanse varies daily, and Kris Carr offers many guidelines and tips in her book. If you have a chance to pick it up, please do — even if just to read and see what she says or pick up a few tips on how to improve your health!

Low Thyroid Foods

Low Thyroid Foods

VEGETABLES
Alfalfa
Artichokes
Avocado
Beets
Bell Peppers
Carrots
Celery
Cucumber
Leeks
Mushrooms
Okra
Peppers
Potatoes
Sea Vegetables
Squash
Pumpkin
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Avocado and potatoes are great source of tyrosine - hypothyroidism has been linked to low levels of this amino acid.
Artichokes double up as a powerful liver detoxifier.
Sea vegatables are rich in iodine too - you can try kelp, kombu, wakame, arame and dulse.

BEANS
Azuki Beans
Black Beans
Lima Beans
Mung Beans
Navy Beans
Pinto Beans
Red Kidney Beans
Split Peas
Beans are a rich in Iodine. They are also a good source of fiber, which is helpful as many people with hypothyroidism also suffer from constipation.

HERBS
Black Pepper
Chilies
Garlic
Ginger
Cinnamon
Tumeric
Peppermint
Cilantro
Parsley
Rosemary
Some of these herbs are brilliant for warming you up and raising your metabolism - try black pepper, chilies, garlic, ginger, cinnamon and tumeric.
Cilantro will help detox metals out of your system, especially mercury, a proven toxin for the thyroid gland.

FRUITS
Apples
Apricots
Bananas
Blueberries
Blackberries
Cherries
Cranberries
Dates
Grapefruit
Kiwi
Papaya
Pineapple
Prunes
Raspberries
Cranberries are a great source of iodine. A half a cup contains 400mcg of iodine. I recommend buying fresh or frozen cranberries and adding them to smoothies. Supermarket cranberry juice usually either contains a lot of sugar or unhealthy sweeteners.
Prunes and dates are useful but only in small quantities.

GRAINS
Amaranth
Quinoa
Buckwheat
Brown Rice
Wild Rice
Although buckwheat is technically a fruit, buckwheat products are very nutritious.
You can find all these products in various flours, pastas, cereals and crackers.

OILS
Coconut Oil
Olive Oil
Raw Butter
Coconut oil has a naturally stimulating effect on the thyroid gland.

NUTS
Brazil Nuts
Macadamia Nuts
Hazelnuts
Coconut Meat
Brazil nuts are very high in selenium, which is needed to convert the thyroid hormone T4 to T3. Be sure to only eat 1 or 2 though, any more is too much! Only a little selenium is necessary for the thyroid to function properly.

FISH
Sardines
Red salmon
Sadly the global fish supply is poisoned with PCBS and mercury, substances that poison your thyroid and the rest of your body, so it is recommended to cut down your seafood consumption. Limit your fish dishes to a maximum of one serving a week.
Try taking an Omega-3 supplement - deficiencies of this fatty acid have been linked to lower thyroid hormone levels.

ANIMAL PRODUCTS
Chicken
Turkey
Beef
Lamb
Eggs
Without adequate protein the thyroid can't function properly, even if you are taking suitable thyroid medication.
Be sure you get organic free range eggs.
Chicken and turkey contain tyrosine, an important amino acid that combines with iodine to make the thyroid gland function properly.
Commercial meat is packed with antibiotics which are disruptive to the thyroid gland - all meat consumed should be organic if possible.
Processed meats, like lunch meat, bacon and spam, are loaded with dextrose, nitrates, sulphates and sugars.
Smoked or vacuum packed meats are also best avoided.

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Healthy 2 Ingredient Pancakes

I saw this on Pinterest and just had to try it!! YUM!! And I made a Blueberry Topping to go with it!  I will also include that recipe!

 

ALL NATURAL PANCAKE RECIPE... NO PROCESSED ANYTHING!!

- 1 ripe banana
- 2 whole eggs

That’s it. Just mix together in a bowl and make sure the banana is all mashed. Then spray your pan with some "spray & cook" or coconut oil. On a low to medium heat, scoop some of the batter into the pan & give it about 20-30 sec, flip, and done! Serve and eat!

*Some advice would be to make them small so its easier to flip

Under 250 calories, nearly 14g of protein! No processed anything! These pancakes are gluten free, low calorie.

Blueberry Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cups fresh or frozen (not thawed) blueberries
• 1/8 cup honey ( I use Raw Honey...this is the one I use http://sleepingbearfarms.com/about-raw-honey/
• 1  tablespoons lemon juice

  Directions

1. Stir blueberries, honey, lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes; serve warm.

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon: 21 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 0 mg sodium; 15 mg potassium.
As you can see from the photo below....I do NOT starve myself...I eat a ton of food and I am thinner than have been in a very long time and I finally got rid of that old muffin top, I used to sport. LOL  If you have not already read Eat to Live by Joel Furhman, Crazy Sexy Diet by Kris Carr and The China Study....I HIGHLY recommend reading all 3 of them.  They truly changed my life and the way I look at food and the way that I eat.  Read them cover to cover.  Gaining the knowledge is what will make you successful with this new way of living!  I absolutely adore it! With that said....Breakfast is served!

Sherri =)

Black Bean and Roasted Sweet Potato Burger

Crazy Sexy Kitchen By Kris Carr with Chef Chad Sarno

These burgers can be eaten on a bun or I love them most on an Organic Lettuce Leaf. 

To see more from Kris Carr, check out kriscarr.com!

Ingredients

1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into small 1-inch chunks
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for sautéing
pinch of salt
½ cup finely diced onion
16 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 clove garlic, minced
½ Tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder (optional)
½ tsp salt
3 Tbsp tamari sauce
2 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce (optional)
⅛ cup cornmeal
4 whole-grain bun, toasted or Lettuce Leaf
1 tomato, sliced (optional)
1 onion, sliced (optional)
lettuce (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Place the potato, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and salt in a bowl and mix well. Spray a small baking pan with oil, and spread the sweet potato out in an even layer. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
3. Warm a small sauté pan and add remaining tablespoon of oil and the onion. Sauté until the onion is browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Pulse the next 9 ingredients together with the roasted sweet potato and onion in a food processor or stand mixer, being careful not to overmix. Taste for seasoning, then cool in the fridge. Remove after chilled and form six 6-ounce patties.
5. Warm a cast-iron skillet or other heavy pan. Spray pan with canola or olive oil and spray the burgers lightly. Brown both sides.
6. Serve on toasted buns and top with your favorite veggies.

 I am going to put mine on a Romaine Lettuce Leaf and maybe pair it with some steamed broccoli or cucumber salad!  Something easy....I know that much....I like QUICK and EASY MEALS!  

Let me know how you like this recipe!
Sherri xoxo