Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Maximized Health Tip(s) of the Week

TOMATO CUCUMBER DRESSING (from rawfoodlife.com)
3 tomatoes chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 T. Fresh oregano, minced
1 cucumber, chopped
3 radishes, chopped
Place the above ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.

WILD RICE SALAD (from rawfoodlife.com)
4 cups wild rice (presoaked for 48 hours)
2 cucumbers
2 red or yellow bell peppers
1 small jicama, shredded
2 tomatoes
4 celery stalks
6 scallions or 1 small onion
1 cup cilantro, parsley or basil
4 Tbs. kelp to taste
Chop all ingredients fine and put into large bowl. Then make dressing below.
Dressing:
1 large avocado
1/2 to 1 cup tomatillo juice or sauerkraut juice
pinch of cayenne
kelp to taste
cilantro, basil or parsley to taste

"SPAGHETTI" AND TOMATO SAUCE (from rawfoodlife.com)
To make sauce, blend in blender or Vita-Mix:
6 medium totmatoes
3-4 Tbs. tomato powder or all-purpose seasoning
2 tsp. jicama powder (optional)
1 tsp. beet powder (optional)
Italian seasoning
Onion and/or garlic or kelp to taste
To make "spaghetti" grate gold zucchini or butternut squash lengthwise. pour sauce (ingredients above) over "spaghetti" and mix together. Minced, grated cauliflower can be added to give a taste and feel of grated cheese.