Raw Energy Truffles

These truffles, made entirely with raw ingredients, provide all the goodness of essential fatty acids with the added benefits of cacao. The outcome is delicious and gives a real energy boost!

Raw food provides raw energy!

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. raw cacao nibs

1 tbsp raw flax seeds
1 tsp. raw sesame seeds
1 tsp. raw pumpkin seeds
1 tsp. raw sunflower seeds
½ tsp. cocoa powder
½ tsp. maca powder
2 tsp. raw honey

The process:
-Grind up the nibs and seeds in a coffee grinder.
-Mix with maca, cocoa powder, and honey in a small bowl. The mixture will not fully clump together.
-Form into small balls.
-Optional: coat with a pre-made EFA mix as described in previous post.
-Store in the refrigerator, they will become thicker after cooling.

Medicinal properties:
Cacao:Contains; flavonoids, phenylethylalamine, anandamide, magnesium, sulfur, oleic acid, theobromine, tryptophan, Cacao beans and nibs contain more flavonoid antioxidants than most other vegetables and fruits up to four times as much concentrated antioxidants as green tea. Cacao stimulates the production of serotonin and endorphins, and contains phenylethylalamine and anandamide, two chemicals that elevate the mood and help increase focus.
Cacao beans are also rich in magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese and potassium. They are also a good source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, E and pantothenic acid.

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Essential Fatty Acid Mix

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) including omega 3 (Alpha-Linoleic Acid), omega 6 (Linoleic Acid), among others; are essential to good health but cannot be produced by the body. They are also widely deficient in the modern diet.


Recipe for a perfect balance of Essential Fatty Acids:

2 tsp. flax seed
1 tsp. raw sesame seeds
1 tsp. raw sunflower seeds
1 tsp. raw pumpkin seeds

-Blend in a coffee grinder
-Store the powdered mixture in your refrigerator. Add one teaspoon to a meal each day. These delicate fats are sensitive to oxidation, therefore cooking or heating will destroy the healing properties.

EFAs are crucial building blocks for the body. They play a role in the maintenance of cell membrane fluidity and stability, development and function of brain and nerve tissue, oxygen transfer and energy production, immune functions, and conversion into compounds involved in all body functions including local hormones governing inflammatory responses.

Balanced amounts of omega 3 to omega 6 are vital for good health. Uneven ratios cause inflammation within cells leading to suppressed immunity. An inflammatory diet is particularly harmful for individuals with arthritis, cancer or other inflammatory diseases. Whereas properly balanced EFAs are extremely healing and can aid with reducing arthritis pain, easing menopausal symptoms, and much more.

Through nutritional protocol EFAs are the answer to numerous health problems. The brain is mainly fat, therefore EFAs aid in restoring mental clarity and mood stability. For athletes and anyone else who works out, adding EFAs to your diet will help build lean muscle more quickly.

Don't worry about the calorie load of adding an extra spoonful of fat to your diet each day. This nourishing fat will assist with processing calories more effectively. Additionally; you will be adding numerous vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Buffalo Tempeh Strips

Easy & Delicious Buffalo Tempeh

Ingredients:
1 package organic Tempeh
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
1 large clove of minced garlic
1/2 tea. cayenne (more or less for desired spiciness)
2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. molasses
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/3 cup water
4 Tbsp. whole wheat flour
Dash of black pepper

The Process:
-Cut tempeh into just under 1 inch strips. Set aside.
-Saute the onion with olive oil in a sauce pan on medium heat, just until transparent.
-Reduce heat to low. Add molasses first, then lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar, cayenne, and pepper.
-Once well combined gradually add water and flour.
-Mix in garlic, then add tempeh coating well. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes to absorb flavor.

It does not really need dipping sauce. If desired you can make one by mixing vegan mayonnaise such as nayonase with lemon juice, pepper, and herbs.

Side suggestions: Steamed okra or other veggie, vegan potato salad, vegan baked beans

Nutrient Profile: Tempeh has been a staple in Indonesian food for over 2,000 years. It is a low calorie protein rich super food rich in; copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B2. It also provides iron, calcium, and trace elements. Just 4 oz. provides over 40% of your daily protein needs with only about 225 calories. Additionally, soy protein helps stabilize blood sugar and lower cholesterol.