Saturday 1 April 2017

Recipe Alert: A Day Of Superfood Recipes

We all know that there are certain foods (called 'superfoods') that are exceptional in their own way! They are nutritionally dense foods that offer us tremendous dietary and healing potential. Superfoods are often incredible sources of protein, vitamins, enzymes, minerals, antioxidants, essential fatty acids and amino acids.  Each superfood has unique nutritional qualities offering us a powerful way to improve our diet, optimising our health and vitality.  I have a series of blog posts entitled 'A-Z of Superfoods' - so please see further information there but today's post provides a whole day of simple superfood recipes.  Easy to prepare and delicious to eat!  Enjoy....


SuperFood Smoothie 
6oz Coconut Milk (or Amasai)
1 cup Blueberries or Raspberries
1 cup Kale or Spinach
2 tsp Flax or Chia seeds
Half tsp Cinnamon
Optional:  Stevia to taste

Superfood Salad 
1 cup Spinach
½ cup blueberries and strawberries
4 oz Salmon or Chicken
¼ sliced cucumber
 ¼ cup sliced almonds
¼ cup sliced orange/yellow/red peppers

Lemon Tahini Dressing
½ cup lemon juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup tahini
2 tbsp honey
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper


Green-Fed Stir-Fry
5 Tbsp coconut Vinegar
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp coconut oil
1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger root
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 lb. grass-fed beef round steak (cut into thin strips) or Salmon steak if preferred
8 oz. chopped broccoli
1 red bell pepper, sliced
4 oz. mushrooms

First add coconut oil to pan, let heat for 1 minute
Then add in all ingredients
Heat for 8-10 minutes
Serve over brown rice


Chocolate Avocado Mousse
1/2 cup medjool dates, (soak in cold water, 2-3 hours)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups mashed avocado (about 3 avocados)
3/4 cup organic cocoa or carob powder
1/2 cup water

Recipe Source -  Dr. Josh Axe

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