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Superfoods Blog
Recipe adventures and insights, posting easy ways to take action NOW to get more superior foods into your busy body and active life! Learn To Make Fermented Foods At Home
Get Cultured With New Fermented Foods Book! Guess what? A few of my favorite fermented foods recipe creations have made it onto the pages of a brand new, one of a kind recipe book called, Cultured: Learn to Make Healthy Fermented Foods at Home! We are very excited to be apart of this collective of amazing fermented beverage and food recipes from other top fermenting experts. If you are at all interested in the subject or want to learn more about how to make fermented food recipes yourself, take a look at this great new resource! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Learn To Make Fermented Foods At Home" Rhodiola Root
Learn The Benefits of This Super Herb! Rhodiola is often referred to as the "tonic herb for the modern age." Providing some pretty powerful superfood properties, it is definitely a well stocked bulk herb in my herbal pantry. Learn more about why it can help to reduce anxiety and enhance feelings of well being and optimism in your life! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rhodiola Root" Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea
Try This Refreshing Tulsi Iced Tea Drink! Discover this great tasting iced herbal brew recipe that really hits the spot on a hot summer day. Learn about the amazing benefits of this sacred East Indian herb and why you may want to consider adding it to your herbal tea pantry. Energizing tulsi tea is delicious hot or cold and provides a healthier alternative to addictive stimulant drinks. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tulsi (Holy Basil) Tea" Harvesting Wild Horsetail Plant
Learn How To Identify and Wildcraft Horsetail!
What is horsetail? Horsetail is an aquatic wild herb that grows in many places around the world. Join us on a horsetail plant harvest and learn more about how to dry, use and prepare it. Discover its unique superfood component that can make it a super healthy addition to any herbal tea. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Harvesting Wild Horsetail Plant" TA 65 Supplement
Longevity Supplement Extracted From Astragalus! Learn about this unique, one of a kind supplement that has been proven to actually turn on the genes you need to look and feel years younger. Brought to us by the emerging field of telomere biology, TA 65 is a true revolution in the human longevity and superhealth movement. Find out more about the TA 65 supplement, where it comes from and how it works on our DNA to add years to our biological life! Permalink -- click for full blog post " TA 65 Supplement" Mung Bean Sprouts
Get Your Raw Super Bean Protein! Many people all over the world enjoy the long white mung bean sprout, made popular by Asian cuisine. Now you can enjoy your own sprouted mung bean made from the same bean. Learn how we make mung bean sprouts the easy way and add more crunch, flavor and super nutrition to salads and most any entree. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mung Bean Sprouts" Astragalus Root
How Can Astragalus Benefit Your Energy Levels? One of the top herbs in Chinese tonic herbalism, this powerful root doesn't just build immune system strength, like commonly promoted in the West. It also stands as the TOP herb to use for increasing vital energies that support a productive and physically active lifestyle. Not only that, it is safe and easy to use, with results that can be felt immediately. Learn more about astragalus benefits and how you can start accessing higher levels of energy today! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Astragalus Root" Dehydrated Crouton Recipe
An Easy and Cost Effective Way To Make Croutons! Finally, a recipe that makes use of all the fibrous pulp that is left over from juicing your green juices or mixed juice combo's. In this recipe we use it by the quart full to make incredible tasting and crunchy croutons. Its great to have this raw crouton recipe on hand, so you have superhealthy, homemade croutons for the next few weeks. Learn about the other ingredients in our crouton recipe that make it even more nutritious! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Dehydrated Crouton Recipe" Onion Sprouts
Sprouting Onion Seeds For Your Super Sprout Salads!
Onion sprouts are a unique addition to a salad or sprout mix. Learn how to grow this mini green onion in your very own kitchen. Small quantities add LOTS of great flavor to savory raw dishes and fermented foods. Discover what makes onion sprouts different from other sprout varieties. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Onion Sprouts" Carob-Coconut Cream Pie Recipe
Learn How To Make Your Own Raw Cream Pie! The only thing about making this carob-coconut cream pie recipe, is that once you take your first bite, its hard to stop eating it. Its so smooth and creamy delicious, it can be somewhat addicting. But, the good news is that it is made with some of the most nutritious superfood ingredients around, so you really can't go wrong. We use fresh raw coconut meat, of course, to make this recipe WAY better than most standard coconut cream pie recipes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Carob-Coconut Cream Pie Recipe" Coconut Oil Benefits
Discover Coconut As Superfood Oil! Learn about the amazing properties of this tropical oil that provide a wonderful, rich texture and flavor to raw food recipes, in addition to cooked meals. Find out why coconut is unlike any other oil, helping to reduce weight and lower cholesterol levels. If your going to use oil when cooking your food, learn why coconut oil is our #1 choice for heating at high temps. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Coconut Oil Benefits" What Is Watercress?
Wildcrafting Wild Watercress Adventure!
Many of you may be familiar with watercress as an edible green sold in some produce markets. But, did you know it also grows prolifically in wild waterways that you can harvest and eat FREE of charge. Not only that, watercress from nature herself is highly nutritious compared to the store bought variety. Learn how to identify what is watercress and how you can use it in your wild superfood kitchen. Permalink -- click for full blog post "What Is Watercress?" Mac -N- Cheese Recipe
A Comfort Food Gone Raw! Macaroni and cheese is one of those all American comfort foods. It was my absolute favorite as a child. It is important to have some healthier options to turn to when we get those childhood cravings for our favorite traditional foods. While the refined, cooked, and processed variety might taste good, for those of us who want more out of the foods we eat, it doesn't really cut it. Try our delicious mac n cheese recipe recipe that will not only taste amazing, but still make you feel superhealthy! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Mac -N- Cheese Recipe" Vitamineral Green
A Green Superfood Vita-min Review! Vitamineral Green is a super supplement of highly digestible, 100% whole food powders than give you all the vitamins and minerals you could ever possible want in one "green" tablespoon. Learn about this concentrated superfood powder, a unique and extremely potent combination of natures most deeply nourishing, cleansing, and rebuilding superfoods. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Vitamineral Green" Rejuvelac
Discover This Refreshing Fermented Beverage! This is one of those super drinks that blends the healing properties of sprouted grains with the benefits of fermented foods. What you have, as a result, is one revitalizing liquid. Learn more about this beverage and how to make rejuvelac at home. It only take 2 ingredients, some TLC and a little bit of time to ferment. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Rejuvelac" Sprouted Grain Bread
A Bread That's Way Better! If you love bread, but are looking for a healthier alternative to the baked version, come check out our sprouted grain bread recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients, including real grain sprouts! This recipe gives "whole grain" bread new meaning! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sprouted Grain Bread" What is Carob?
Learn About Carob and Its Benefits To Your Health! Are you familiar with this great chocolate-like, sweet powder that grows on a tree, just like cacao? Well, if not, allow me to introduce you to this great fruit-pod that can make any dessert as rich and tasty as its chocolate cousin. Learn more about what carob is and how you can use it to create incredible treats! Permalink -- click for full blog post "What is Carob?" Almond Milk Recipe
Come Make Your Own Homemade Milk! Are you looking for a replacement for traditional cow's milk? Cut down on calories and learn how to get your own milk from the almond tree! It is very easy to do and will help you to cut the cost of milk off your shopping list. Learn about the health benefits of why almonds are perfect to use as a nut milk in your homemade almond milk recipe. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Almond Milk Recipe" Homemade Miso Paste
Decanting Aged Garbanzo Bean Miso! Well, the day has arrived...finally the homemade miso I made almost two years ago is at it's prime and ready for use as a fermented superfood. It's been a long time in the making, but as you will see it is well worth the wait. Come join me in the miso decanting fun! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Homemade Miso Paste" Sprouting Broccoli Seeds
One Of THE BEST Sprouts Ever! Hello all you fellow sprouters or sprouting what-a-be's! If you love the taste and superhealth properties of sprouts, you are sure to love sprouting broccoli seeds. I have to admit, I am a bit bias at the moment for these incredible super sprouts. Learn more about why and how you can grow your own at home! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Sprouting Broccoli Seeds" Durian Fruit
The Most Dangerous Superfruit By Far! Well... you wouldn't want to find yourself under a durian tree when they are ready and ripe, but when you get past their tough look, this decadent, tropical superfruit may find its way into your heart and menu. Yes, deadly and pointy on the outside, but wait til you see the inside, which is quite the opposite! Learn about our day with the durian fruit. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Durian Fruit" Green Juice Blast
Blast Off With This Green Surprise! Needing a little pick me up in the cold, dark days of winter? Or are you wanting to open up the circulation and receive the most efficient use of all those detoxifying greens? Come and learn about this famous juice and make it at home with our green juice blast recipe. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Green Juice Blast" Raw Superfood Halva
Here's Our Favorite Way To Use Raw Tahini!
This is a delicious halva recipe that is a raw version of the traditional halva many people know and love. Made with only a few ingredients and some superfood extras to give WAY more "superhealth" to this dessert treat. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Raw Superfood Halva" What is Shilajit?Get Your Superfood Straight from Pristine Mountaintops!
Learn about this remarkable top superfood and its health promoting benefits that originate from ancient rock. For those of you who aspire superhealth, Shilajit contains a particular acid that can provide many amazing benefits. Yes, I know, it looks non-edible, but, believe me, it's quite delicious! Permalink -- click for full blog post "What is Shilajit?" Bee Pollen Benefits
Learn More About This Incredible Superfood! Discover how bee pollen benefits your health with a complete nutrition profile that contains nearly all known nutrients. It is a great way to supplement your diet to help you "fill in the missing pieces" when your current diet is less than optimal. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Bee Pollen Benefits" Juicing For Weight Loss!Would You Like To Lose Those Extra Pounds And Keep Them Off?
Join thousands of people around the world who have found a permanent answer to weight gain issues. Juicing for weight loss can get you started on the road to your most perfect weight, so you can not only look great, but most important, FEEL amazing! Why not drink tasty juices and feed your body super nutrients at the same time? Permalink -- click for full blog post "Juicing For Weight Loss!" Protein Bar Recipe
A Power Packed Fuel Source For Your Traveling Needs! Here we have let you in our secret protein bar recipe that does the trick when you want a convenient food abundant in superfood nutrients. Why not learn to make your own at home? Make them in bulk quantity and save money because you don't have to invest in protein bar products that are not nearly as high quality and energy dense. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Protein Bar Recipe" Nut Milk Bags!A Godsend For Nut Milk Making In Your Raw Kitchen!
If you are making your own nut milks at home, you probably are aware of this handy little bag that makes the process a snap. If you are new to the nut milk bag, allow me to introduce you to this simple, yet effective, means for straining your milk, for the creamiest of creations! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Nut Milk Bags!" A Raw Food Cookbook Review
Own Any Raw Cookbooks? Sometimes a little help from a recipe book can help us to take the action steps necessary to renew our health and eating habits. It is great to have the support of a raw food cookbook to boost our enthusiasm and food prepping fun. Find the right one for you, everything from simple to extravagant. Permalink -- click for full blog post "A Raw Food Cookbook Review" The Amazing Ginkgo Tree!Come With Us On A Ginkgo Leaf Harvest!
If you are not familiar with the benefits of the herb, Ginkgo biloba, allow me to introduce you to this great herbal tonic for the brain and more. We just wildcrafted fresh ginkgo leaves the other day and wanted to share a few tips for collecting your own in nature's supermarket! Permalink -- click for full blog post "The Amazing Ginkgo Tree!" Raw Food Diet Plan
Design Your Own Raw Way Of Eating! Do you want to start adding more raw food to your current diet? Are you wanting to experiment with a 100% raw food diet plan for a period of time? Many people are discovering the amazing health benefits that this diet has to offer, helping to heal an array of chronic health issues and more. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Raw Food Diet Plan" Quinoa, A Great Cooked Grain Alternative!A Unique Twist For A Sushi Meal!
Enjoy this quinoa recipe using quinoa as a substitute for rice. Find out why quinoa is a better alternative over other grains and can be used as a fish protein substitute. If you haven't had this amazing grain your going to be in for a treat. It's great texture and taste compliments most any meal! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Quinoa, A Great Cooked Grain Alternative!" Lemon Bar Recipe
A Lemony Treat For A Busy Schedule! Here's a great lemon bar recipe that hits the spot for a mid day snack when you need a little energy boost that's yummy and sweet. This lemon, nut, superfood combo is the perfect way to spark up your long day and active life. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Lemon Bar Recipe" Juice Cleansing With A TwistSpring Cleaning The Easy Way!
Here is a juice cleanse method we like to use at the beginning of the colder spring months. It is also great for those who are not so into doing "straight juice". It is the perfect blend using the magic of our other superfood friends in combo with the cleansing actions of juicing! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Juice Cleansing With A Twist" Chia Porridge Recipe
Not Your Traditional Breakfast Cereal! Try this recipe using the amazing chia seed! A wonderful porridge recipe that you can eat any time of day to give you that extra superfood energy when you need it. A great low carb, low fat, sugar stabilizing, protein rich meal that nourishes. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chia Porridge Recipe" Tempeh RecipesHow To Cook Healthy With Tempeh!
We have shown you how to make homemade garbanzo bean tempeh, now we will give you a few tempeh recipes to show you how we prepare it after making a fresh batch. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Tempeh Recipes" Super Fruits Are Here!
Top Fruits That Activate And Protect! I have added my superfruits page, with a few new favorites. Want to give your immune system a super boost or make your skin extra soft? These top super fruits will do the trick and provide a super shield of strength to ward off anything coming your way. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Super Fruits Are Here!" Coconut Palm SugarA Low Glycemic Sweetener!
We just added one of the latest new sweeteners to our sugar substitutes page. It is a great naturally sweet alternative to other "less than healthy sugars" out there. An amazing taste with few calories. Learn more about coconut sugar and where is comes from. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Coconut Palm Sugar" Wild Rice, A Wild Gluten Free Food!
A Rice Recipe That's Wildly Rich and Savory When I feel the urge to eat a bit of cooked food, sometimes I like to make my favorite cooked wild rice recipe. Not many people use this grain all by itself, but I just love the texture and nutty flavor that tastes great with just a few ingredients. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wild Rice, A Wild Gluten Free Food!" Raw Fudge Brownies!!Enjoy These Raw Chocolate Treats With Friends
I recently expanded my cacao recipes and now my fudge brownie recipe has it's very own page. Try this unique, yet simple recipe that satisfies a chocolate craving when you get have one, but gives you whole cacao bean nutrition as a bonus. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Raw Fudge Brownies!!" Raw Vegan Diet
Find And Maintain Body Weight Balance! What is a raw vegan diet you ask? And how can it help you to look and feel incredible? Many people are asking the same questions and discovering the answers in what has proven to be an amazing way to loose weight and still enjoy all the amazing comforts of traditional foods. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Raw Vegan Diet" Palm Tree FruitA Wild Harvesting Adventure In The Desert!
Join us on our hike into a remote desert oasis where wild California palms provide an abundance of wild palm tree fruit for the occasional human visitor as well as many wild animals, including Big Horned Sheep! These sweet sappy fruits were a great discovery, growing from the wild water supplied by this magical place! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Palm Tree Fruit" Amazing Grace, A Book Review
An Inspiring Superhero Success Guide!
Here's my review of Amazing Grace, one of the best books ever for activating the superhero within! "Out of the confusion and chaos of a world in utter transformation, world famous nutritionalist and chocolatier David Wolfe, and Success Ultra Now founder Nick Good have teamed up to break all the rules and deliver a whole new paradigm of possibility guaranteed to touch your heart and leave you inspired in the depths of your soul". Permalink -- click for full blog post "Amazing Grace, A Book Review" Chia SeedsThe New Superfood Rediscovery!
Just when you thought you had all the superfoods down, another one pops up. Well, I have to say, that this is often the case, and rightfully so. As we quest for more from our food we get more answers coming our way! New superfoods to pick and choose from, and chia seeds are no exception, making a come back from ancient times to provide this nutritional upgrade. Learn about how to use these hydrating seeds to super fuel your body!! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chia Seeds" Pizza Crust Recipe
A Sprouted Raw Pizza Crust! I LOVE pizza, and this makes traditional pizza look and feel like your eating plastic. This pizza crust recipe provides full on nutrition, not to mention all the incredible, colorful raw food you can put on top of it. It gives you the "pizza" taste satisfaction, in addition to powerful energy to fuel your body! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Pizza Crust Recipe" Raw Vegan RecipesTry A Raw Vegan Diet For One Day Or One Week!
Moving things around a bit at superfoods HQ. We added a raw vegan recipes section as an adjuct to our healthy recipes. All these recipes are 100% raw vegan, no meat or dairy. Learn how you can achieve optimal health and clarity through periods of raw veganism. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Raw Vegan Recipes" Wild Violets, A Wild Edible Flower
Harvest Your Own Edible Violets! I just love these danty little wild flowers whose aroma can be detected wafting through the air in early spring. It can be a colorful adventure to collect a bunch of wild violets and use them in fun superfood projects, or make "violet honey". We will show you how! Permalink -- click for full blog post "Wild Violets, A Wild Edible Flower" Chocolate Milk RecipeA Unique Blend Of Raw Chocolate And Superfoods!
We have a new page for our chocolate milk recipe that is part of our cacao recipes section. Enjoy this chocolate milk delight made with one of our favorite seeds and other surprises. This is a true original straight from the superfood kitchen, blending tradition with superfood evolution. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Chocolate Milk Recipe" Agave Sweetener Debate
Is It Raw And/Or Low Sugar? Visit our new page on agave sweetener that discusses the differences between low and high quality agave brands. There is a big difference! One that you will want to know about if you are diabetic or consume agave on a regular basis. Permalink -- click for full blog post "Agave Sweetener Debate" |
