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Sunday, April 12, 2015

Passion Fruit Mousse

Passion Fruit Mousse (Mousse de Maracuja)
This is a tastebud tickler. It's one of my favorite Brazilian desserts, made vegan. Sometimes you just want something sweet, but not too sweet. This is the perfect blend. A subtle sweetness with a hint of tart. The good thing about this dessert is you don't have to feel guilty afterwards. Agave nectar is the only sweetener used in the recipe, plus there are many benefits to eating passion fruit.
There are only 2 simple steps to this simply delicious dessert. Just put the ingredients into the blender, blend for about 10 minutes, place in serving dishes, and let it chill in the refrigerator.
There are so many health benefits to this dessert, so I hope you enjoy the recipe and realize how healthy it is for you as well.



Recipe:
1 cup raw cashews
1 cup water
1 package Passion fruit concentrate (or 2 passion fruits)
1/4 cup agave nectar

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend for 10-12 minutes, until it becomes thicker. Place mousse in serving dishes, and put them into the fridge to chill.

How to Extract Passion Fruit Juice
1. Remove pulp with a spoon
2. Strain it to remove the seeds
3. Blend it to a homogenous consistency

Benefits of Passion Fruit
It helps to fight against disease of the blood, intestines, and nervous system. It is one of the richest iron fruits, so it helps with iron deficiency anemia. Even though it is a non-heme iron, it is still highly absorbed due to it having plenty of vitamin C.
There is plenty of fiber in passion fruit, which means it helps with constipation. It is one of the richest  fruit products in soluble fiber. It also helps with nervousness and anxiety.




Thursday, April 2, 2015

Bloopers

Making videos is not as easy at it may look, and I'm not one to miss out on making people laugh. So I'm going be vulnerable with you all and show you my array of mistakes while filming. There were plenty more, but I'm sure I will be able to make more bloopers videos in the future.

I'm not one to write a script before filming. Typically I just wing it. First I figure out what recipe I want to make, then write down the recipe and some health tips, and then I just have at it. There are plenty of outtakes for each section, but luckily it all comes out somehow.



I hope you all enjoy it and that it at least makes you smile.


Wednesday, March 25, 2015

5 Minute Breakfast: Muesli

Muesli
In this day and age we are constantly running out the door when morning rolls around, not even taking enough time to grabs breakfast. We think about our time deadlines more than we think about our health sometimes. That's why this recipe is perfect for busy people. It only takes 10 minutes to make it, and you make it the night before. Then just before you rush out the door you grab some from the fridge and go.
Not only is this a quick recipe, but it is absolutely delicious. It has since been my favorite breakfast meal ever since I first tried muesli. I'm sure it will become one of your favorites as well.





Recipe: 
1 cup oats
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup soy milk (or other milk alternatives)
2 Tbsp agave nectar
pinch of salt
1-2 ounces of nuts
1/2 apple, chopped
a bunch grapes, sliced in halves
1 banana, sliced

Add all the ingredients into one bowl and mix well. Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge overnight or for a few hours until chill. Serve the next day.


Oats
Oats are a great source of nutrition and very healthy. They help to fight against diseases of the digestive system, nervous system, metabolic disorders, and disease of the arteries. It is beneficial for people with diabetes, high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, and high blood pressure to add oats to their daily diet.
They are the most nutrient-rich of any grain. They are a great source of phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, protein and fiber.
A regular consumption of oats in any form, helps with nervousness, fatigue, mental exhaustion, insomnia, and depression. For stressed out students, adding oats is a brilliant move.