If you’re like me and generally need to round out a meal with a naturally sweet treat that does not leave you craving more, this is the recipe for you! Chia seeds, when mixed with liquids, become gelatinous – meaning that a little go a long way to fill you up. There are many health benefits to eating chia seeds, which are gluten-free and contain lots of protein, fiber, and healthy omega 3 fats.
With the New Year here, Whole Foods has released its predictions for food trends in 2017.
Among the ten predictions compiled by industry experts were some seemingly out-of-the-blue suggestions. Others, as the gluten-free crowd will be happy to hear, came as no surprise. Whether you're resolving to adopt a new lifestyle change or simply a conscious shopper, here are five trends to look for in 2017:
The hemp plant has been cultivated for approximately 12,000 years and is one of man’s earliest crops. The benefits of the seeds have been known for about 3000 years, where it has been used medicinally and is a dietary mainstay in China. Hemp seeds are a compete protein containing all twenty amino acids.
You know a health-food craze when you start seeing avocado toast on your local brewery’s menu offerings.
Chia is a species of the sage plant which produces pods filled with tiny seeds. It is a New World plant that has long been used by the Native Peoples of Central America, northern South America and southwestern North America. The term chia is the Aztec word for strength. When soaked in water, it changes into a gelatin-like consistency that was used to make refreshing drinks and porridges. The Aztecs also dried and ground the seeds to make flour for baking breads. They sprouted the seeds for salads and sprinkled them on many dishes and stored the seeds for future use.
Have you ever had an amazing stir-fry or rice-dominant dinner and then didn't know what to do with the leftover rice? Here's how to make an amazing and soothing rice pudding recipe, Ayurvedic style, for breakfast out of last night's dinner. This recipe will not only support your physical body and satisfy your hunger, but will boost you emotionally as well. You'll never waste rice again!
What you will need:
Pre-cooked brown or white rice (2-3 cups or more)
Almond, coconut or other nut milk (3-4 cups or to cover rice)
Countless life-altering diagnoses root from the same underlying cause, that being inflammation. Causing problems from arthritis to cancer, inflammation wreaks havoc on the body and its organs. One way to explore cures for these issues can be by acknowledging the same source of most all modern health issues: your food.
Processed foods along with those containing high trans fats can cause a serious inflammatory type reaction in the body. Alcohol, caffeine, and sugars are huge culprits for the issue and their intake should be minimal or avoided entirely.
Coconuts are a rich source of nutrients that have a myriad of applications. There are just as many ways they can be prepared. The nomenclature coconut is confusing because it is not a nut at all, but instead a drupe or fruit that has three layers: an outer layer that is smooth and green, a fleshy middle layer that is fibrous and a hard, and a woody layer that surrounds the seed. This third layer is what we find at the market. The origin of the coconut is somewhat mysterious. One theory is that it was first found growing in India.
This time of year, there is nothing better than a refreshing smoothie to start your day off right! Smoothies are an excellent opportunity to pack in a variety of nutrients and protein that you normally may not be the hugest fan of. Luckily, a balance of our favorite, delicious and seasonal fruits are enough to mask the flavors our taste buds may not love but our bodies absolutely benefit from consuming.