Month: September 2015

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Almond Crackers

Almond Crackers

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Ingredients:

½ cup ground golden flax

1 cup water

3 cups almond nuts (soaked overnight, rinsed and drained)

2 tablespoons rosemary, chopped fine

Himalayan Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste


Directions:

Stir ground flax in water and set aside for ½ hour to soften

Place wet, drained almonds in a Super Blender and process until very fine

Transfer almonds to bowl, stir in flax mixture, rosemary, salt and pepper

Spread thin on a non-stick / solid sheet and roll out with a rolling pin

Cut into rectangles

Dehydrate at 62 degrees for 45 minutes then decrease to 45 degrees and continue to dehydrate until crisp – approximately 8 hours


Did you know?

Almonds are rich in fibre, vitamin E, calcium, magnesium and potassium. With these nutritional benefits, almonds aid with constipation, respiratory disorders, coughs, heart disorders, anaemia and diabetes. They also help in the maintenance of healthy hair, skin and dental care.

Flax seeds are known to be a great source of soluble and insoluble fibre. It is also a source of essential Omega 3 oils which are good for the heart. Flax seed also contain a compound called lignans which is a source of antioxidants (cancer fighting properties) and plant-based estrogen.

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Red Beet Chips

Red Beet Chips

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Ingredients:

12 beets
Olive oil to lightly cover the beets
A sprinkle of Salt


Directions:

Using a Mandoline slicer, carefully slice your beets into chips

Massage your sliced beets with olive oil and a sprinkle of salt

Place them on trays in the Kuto or Ezidri Ultra dehydrator at 45 degree celsius for a few hours depending on how thin you sliced them, they shouldn’t take too long in the dehydrator

Remove from dehydrator and let them cool for a few minutes and enjoy

*Tip – You can add some spices, to get that sweet and spicy flavour


Did you know?

Beetroot is one of the sweeter vegetables available and is used for salads and juices. Beetroot is rich in nitrates that are known to reduce blood pressure and reduce the risk of strokes and heart related disease. Beetroot also includes a pigment called betacyanin which gives it the beautiful red colour. Betacyanin is a powerful antioxidant that speeds up detoxification in your liver.

Olive oil is know to be a great source of monounsaturated fats which are found in both animal- and plant-based sources. The beauty of monounsaturated fats is in the following, it decreases the risk of cancer, reduces bad cholesterol levels, helps manage weight and is also known to help reduce belly fat.

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Delicious Pulpy Pizza Crust

Delicious Pulpy Pizza Crust

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Ingredients:

2 cups fresh vegetable pulp

5 sun dried tomatoes (finely chopped)

1 small carrot (grated)

1 cup almond pulp/ground almonds

1 cup ground pumpkin seeds

½ cup ground chia

½ red onion (finely chopped)

3 tablespoons tamari

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a large bowl

Mix all ingredients thoroughly and pour mixture onto a solid sheet on your Kuto dehydrator tray or Ezidri dehydrator solid sheet

Press mixture down and work it into a large circle about 1cm thick

Slice the mixture into 8 or 12 slices

Dehydrate the pizza at 46 degrees celsius for 8 hours

When the top is dry, flip it over and remove non-stick cloth sheet or solid sheet

Break the individual slices up and place in the dehydrator for another 8-12 hours

When done, the crust will be dry and crunchy and can be removed from the dehydrator and prepare with your favourite pizza toppings

Did you know?

Carrots are the number one vegetable recommended for eyesight due to the high content of beta-carotene and vitamin A, which improves eyesight. Carrots are rich in antioxidants which fight cancer causing free radicals, these antioxidants also slow down the ageing process.

The beautiful red colour of tomatoes is a good indication that they are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants fight cancer causing free radicals. The vitamin A in the tomatoes improves eyesight, the Vitamin B reduces cholesterol and the healthy acids in the tomatoes are known to protect the body from carcinogenic properties found in food.