Ingredients: 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (soaked in water for at least 2 hours and drained) 1 tablespoon tahini 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons water (adjust for desired consistency) 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon) 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped 1 small garlic clove, minced Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Blend Sunflower Seeds: In a blender, combine the soaked and drained sunflower seeds, tahini, apple cider vinegar, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more water if needed to achieve the d ..read more

Sunflower Seed Spread Ingredients: 1 cup raw sunflower seeds 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (adjust to taste) 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional) Water (as needed for desired consistency) Put everything in a mini food processor and blend. With sliced bell peppers and/or cucumbers and dandelion greens, you can make a wrap or sandwich. Nutrient-Dense Ingredients Sunflower seeds are packed with essential nutrients that are beneficial for mental health: Magnesium: Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of magnesium, which is crucial for brain funct ..read more

1. Berry Zucchini Smoothie 1/2 cup frozen zucchini slices 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) 1 cup water 1 tablespoon flax seeds or hemp seeds 1-2 dates, pitted 2. Green Zucchini Smoothie 1/2 cup frozen zucchini slices 1 cup spinach or kale 1/2 cup cucumber, chopped 1 green apple, cored and chopped 1 cup water 3. Tropical Zucchini Smoothie 1/2 cup frozen zucchini slices 1 cup pineapple chunks 1/2 cup coconut yogurt 1 cup water 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (optional) 4. Peach Zucchini Smoothie 1/2 cup frozen zucchini slices 1 cup frozen peaches 1/2 cup coconut ..read more

Ingredients – 1 lb (450 g) Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced or shredded – 3 tablespoons cold-pressed olive oil – Salt and pepper, to taste – 4 cloves garlic, minced – 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar – 1 tablespoon date syrup – 1/2 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped    Instructions Prepare the Brussels Sprouts:    – Thinly slice or shred the Brussels sprouts using a sharp knife or a food processor. Prepare the Almonds:    – Soak the almonds in water for 4-6 hours or overnight to soften them.    – Drain and roughly chop the soaked almo ..read more

Sunflower Seed Tzatziki Ingredients:    1 cup raw sunflower seeds, soaked for 4-6 hours and drained    Juice of 1 whole lemon    1 whole mini cucumber, unpeeled and chopped    1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar    1/4 cup fresh dill, or to taste    1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt    1/4 teaspoon black pepper    1/2 cup water (or as needed for blending)   Instructions: Blend the Ingredients:        In a blender, such as a Vitamix, combine ..read more

This raw vegan sausage was a hit in my raw food business in Chicago, Earth’s Healing Cafe. The word kielbasa is Polish for sausage but it has an Ethiopian flare with berbere spice. We love Ethiopian food so it was only fitting to incorporate that into this delicious dish. Recipe creator Akin Olokun Yields 7 sausages Each sausage is 266 calories Ingredients 1 cup walnuts 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil free) 1/2 yellow onion (chopped) 1 tsp Berbere powder 1 tsp garlic powder or granules 1 tsp lemon juice 2 Medjool dates 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tsp Black pepper 1/2 ..read more

This is a great question. I know for me at this point and for the past decade, green juices and beans and greens satisfy me and make me feel satisfied without feeling heavy. I think for me the best “full” feeling is the satisfied feeling and not the heavy feeling. You of course need to experiment and find what works for you. Before I got sick recently, I would intermittent fast and only eat 2 meals a day. Here’s what a day of eating looked like for me: Breakfast: 32-ounce green juice OR coconut chocolate smoothie and a 2nd smoothie, which I call my 2nd breakfast Lunch/dinner: big salad with so ..read more

Dieters experience strong cravings for the foods they are trying to restrict, which is why diet is not the answer to sustainable weight loss. The moment you are forcing yourself, you have lost the battle.  A better and easier way is to focus on crowding out unhealthy foods and eating more healthy foods. Even healthy foods can work against you if they are not prepared in a healthy manner. Take irish moss for example, which is a staple food of Jamaicans. It has so many health benefits yet Jamaicans and Jamaican Americans are not uplifted as the healthiest group. It’s because of how the food ..read more

Financial resources beats knowledge sometimes when it comes to healthy eating for some people. The way I manage to eat high raw on a budget is by not depending on expensive foods. I rarely use dates. I fill up on bananas which is pretty affordable. I get produce delivered and I use what I have and get really creative.  Over 1 million unemployment insurance claims have been filed in California since March 13th due to COVID 19 so I know money is tight for many folks. There are still quick, healthy, comforting meals you can make for you and your family. On this week’s episode, my mom mention ..read more

“Consumption of both raw and cooked vegetables is associated with lower blood pressure, but raw veggies may be slightly more protective. Red wine may help, but only nonalcoholic brands. Only wine that has had the alcohol removed appears to lower blood pressure.” ~ How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease by Michael Greger MD & Gene Stone Here are some healthy alternatives to wine if you’re working to balance out your blood pressure. Juice 1 2 apples 1 beet 2 stalks of celery 2 inches of ginger root 1 orange 1 zucchini Juice 2 2 apples 1 beet ..read more