Faux Nacho Kale Chips

The kale chips that need no introduction… they’re a little salty, a little spicy, and have plenty of the satisfying crunch that makes a snack food worthy of admiration.

1 red bell pepper

2/3 cup cashews

2 tbsp. Nutritional yeast

1 tsp sea salt

Juice of ½ a lemon

3 bunches of kale

Blend first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor. Thoroughly wash, rinse and pat dry kale. Cut the kale into bite-size pieces leaving out the really thick parts of the stem. Put in a bowl and toss together with the “nacho” sauce until evenly coated. Dehydrate on 115° for about 18 hours, or until completely dry.

Sprouted Sunflower Crackers

Sunflower seeds are high in vitamin E, which works to reverse the damage of atherosclerosis and improve the cardiovascular system. Vitamin E is also valued for its anti-inflammatory properties, which act on conditions like asthma, rheumatoid and osteo-arthritis, as well as digestive disease like Crohns and IBS. Sunflower seeds are also very high in thiamine, magnesium, folate, selenium, and B6. Selenium is protective against cancer as it induces DNA repair and synthesis in damaged cells, and helps the body get ready of damaged or abnormal cells. Another healing property of selenium is its ability to bind to toxic metals and carry them out of the body. This is important if you like to eat a lot of fish containing high levels of mercury (tuna, swordfish, shark, sea bass).

First soak sunflower seeds in a glass jar for 12-24 hours. Drain and rinse the seeds. Add 3 parts seeds, 2 parts greens and spices to a food processer and blend until smooth. Pour and smooth over Teflex dehydrator sheets. Score the sheet of into cracker-sized squares. Dehydrate on 115° for 24-36 hours. They should be crispy, but not to the point of being brittle.

Possible spice combinations:

Cumin, garlic, lemon, sea salt, cayenne

Curry, ginger, garlic, sea salt, splash of cider vinegar

Fresh basil, garlic, sea salt, dash of olive oil (basically pesto)

Cilantro, lime, garlic, chili powder, sea salt, onion

Kitchen sink: every spice you can think of

Possible greens:

Spinach, chard, kale, collard greens

**Pro tip- eat with mashed avocado, sea salt, lemon juice and cayenne. It's the healthy version of chips and guacamole. 

Energy Boosting Green Drink

This juice was apparently a favorite of Clark Gable while filming Gone With the Wind. Rich in nutrients and enzymes, this juice is great for a short fast, or a late afternoon pick-me-up. It flushes fat, provides the body with energy, and helps remove toxins. I like to add extra ginger for a little more kick.

2 carrots

½ cup green beans

½ cup of parsley

1½ stalks celery

½ cup spinach

½ inch gingerroot

1 apple

This recipe was taken from “The Seasonal Detox Diet” by Carrie L’esperance.

Mint Delight

Mint is an effective carminative that has a soothing, cooling effect on the digestive tract. It can be used to treat colic, fever, ulcerative colitis, cramps, and improve digestion. Kiwis are rich in enzymes, vitamin C, and potassium.

A handful of mint

2 kiwis, peeled

1 green apple, cut into wedges

 

Juice in the order listed. Drink at room temp or over ice.