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9 Reasons Why Spirulina is So Awesome

9 Reasons Why Spirulina is So Awesome

Sarah Shoemaker
A Good Life, Digestion, IBS, Nutrition, Raw, Seasonal Cleansing, Vegan, Vegetarian

If you aren’t familiar with this blue-green algae that is considered to be the most nutrient dense food in the world, let me introduce you to Spirulina.

Spirulina is, yes, essentially pond scum, but packs a serious nutrient punch. Used for centuries and grown in fresh, warm alkaline water Spirulina is:

  • a complete protein

  • antibacterial

  • has high levels of antioxidants

  • is 60% protein by weight, in fact by weight, spirulina has 3X more protein than beef

  • is an easily assimilated source of iron, perfect for vegetarians, vegans or people who don’t eat much meat

  • is an effective detoxifier, including heavy metals, due to its high chlorophyll content

  • high in omega 3, even the hard to get GLA, which is known for it’s anti-inflammatory properties

  • has 4x the antioxidants of blueberries

Easy, Healthy Protein Balls

Easy, Healthy Protein Balls

Sarah Shoemaker
Recipes, Raw, Nutrition, Vegan, Yum

There are several protein bar/balls on the market. Some are good, meaning they are fairly healthy with wholesome ingredients and others are really bad with nothing but sugar and unhealthy fats in them.

Protein bars are super convenient, portable and easy to eat when in a hurry. There is definitely a time and place for a protein bar every once in awhile.

Unfortunately, I get horrible indigestion from everyone I try and I have tried with great expectations so many, without luck.

So, here is my recipe for homemade protein bars/balls, that don’t upset my stomach. This recipe is versatile, add in whatever you like, make it as health as you want, be creative. If you have leftover baking ingredients in your pantry this is a good way to use them up.

Get Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Get Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Sarah Shoemaker
Recipes, Vegan, Yum

This is a very versatile recipe you can use whatever bean or legume you have on hand and any of your favourite spices! This is just a guideline, be creative and enjoy!!

Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potato

Ingredients: For 1 serving

  • 1 Sweet Potato or /Yam (medium size)

  • 3/4 tsp Vegetable Broth

  • 1/4 Yellow Onion (chopped)

  • 1/4 Yellow Bell Pepper (chopped)

  • 1/2 Garlic (clove, minced)

  • 1 1/8 tsps Chili Powder

  • 1/4 tsp Oregano

  • 1/8 tsp Cumin

  • 1/2 cup Black Beans (cooked, drained, rinsed)

  • 1 1/3 tbsps Water

  • 1 tbsp Cilantro (chopped)

Cauliflower Tofu Burrito Bowl

Cauliflower Tofu Burrito Bowl

Sarah Shoemaker
Recipes, Nutrition, Vegan, Yum

This is a quick and easy week day dish that the whole family can make their own.

What You need:

  • 120 grams Tofu (extra firm, drained and cubed)

  • 1/3 tsp Avocado Oil

  • 1/8 tsp Cumin

  • 1/8 tsp Chili Powder

  • 1/8 tsp Smoked Paprika

  • 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder

  • 1/8 tsp Sea Salt (divided)

  • 1 cup Cauliflower Rice

  • 3/4 tsp Red Onion (diced very small)

  • 1/4 Garlic (clove, minced)

  • 1/4 Lime (juiced, divided, plus additional slices for garnish)

  • 3/4 stalk Celery (roughly chopped)

  • 1 tbsp Cilantro (for garnish, roughly chopped)

Super Easy Butternut Squash Soup

Super Easy Butternut Squash Soup

Sarah Shoemaker
A Good Life, Nutrition, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetarian

During the week there is not much time to cook elaborate meals but we still need to eat well.

Sunday night or Monday morning I drag out the old Instant Pot and that poor thing runs for hours! I cook all of my grains and beans I need for the week so when dinner comes around I just throw a dish together and I don’t have to worry about soaking, or cooking beans or whole grains.

That’s where this recipe came about. I had a butternut squash hanging around and some black beans in the fridge so into the Instant Pot it went, along with half an onion, a couple cloves of garlic and thats about it.

This recipe is delicious, easy to throw together and is healthy enough you can use it on a cleanse.

You can keep it simple or be creative and add your own flare with spices and other additions like avocado, tomatoes, or peppers.

This soup is full of protein, fibre, vitamin A, vitamin C, Potassium, Calcium,. Magnesium and Iron.

If you don’t have an Instant Pot not to worry this can easily be done on the stovetop.

A Quick and Easy Savoury Breakfast

A Quick and Easy Savoury Breakfast

Sarah Shoemaker
Breakfast, Recipes, Tips and Tricks, Vegan

Here’s the ingredients:

  • Vegetable broth (a tiny bit)

  • Bell pepper, onion

  • Extra firm tofu (squeeze the water out as much as you can)

  • Any spice you want: curry, oregano, garlic, nutritional yeast etc

  • A big handful of greens: can be arugula, spinach, kale

1.) In a large skillet on medium heat, add a in a bit of vegetable broth, not much, this is for taste.

2.) Chop some onion, and bell peppers, feel free to add in anything else you want or is in the fridge. This is a good time to use up any scrapes you may have kicking around your fridge.

3.) Sauté your veggies for 10 mins add in your tofu and break it up with a wooden spoon so it has the consistency of scrambled eggs.

4.) Add in your spices and a big handful of your greens

5.) Enjoy!!

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