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Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan

I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.

Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.

I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.

But baby, it's gotta taste good.

I really like getting experimental in the kitchen. I love cooking, I love layering flavours, and I love coming up with really super yummy food. I have very strong opinions about what constitutes food, and there are a lot of things I won't touch in the kitchen. Bottom line? Pretty much everything I make is ridiculously good for you even if it tastes decadent. Although there are occasional big fat cheats ... but even those stick to real food, my friends.

For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.

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Friday 22 October 2010

Chocolate and Coconut Power Bars -- Power Bar recipe #2





My husband says they taste the same, but all I can taste is chocolate. If you like chocolate a lot, these might please you.


ingredients:


1 cup of pitted honey dates
1/4 cup red flame raisins (organic)
1 cup of toasted coconut, unsweetened (organic is best)
2 tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup raw cashews
1 cup finely milled blanched almond flour


1/4 cup flax meal
2 tbsp ground salba (chia)


4 tbsp raw cacao
4 tbsp maca powder
2 tbsp hemp protein powder
1 tbsp acai


1 tsp cinnamon (I used 3 tsp and I think it was too much)
1/2 tsp sea salt




directions:


1. pulse the dates, raisins, coconut in a food processor
2. add the ground seeds
3. add the nuts and nut flour
4. add the super foods and seasonings
5. process until well combined
6. press into a square glass dish and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
7. cut into squares and store in fridge in an airtight container
8. give in when your toddler asks for a third power bar
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