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Sweet Potatoes With Cranberries and Apples – Recipe Is Gluten-free & Plant-based

Nancy Addison — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:48:14 +0000

This recipe is a nutritious and colorful side dish. It also makes a nice holiday side dish. It is a beautiful blend of sweet and tart flavors. It’s also gluten-free and vegan, so you can provide this dish for those who have those specialized diets.

The sweet potato is sweet, but not the high-calorie indulgence most people think. It has 105 calories per 3½ ounces, about the same as a regular white potato. It is not even a potato but a member of the morning glory family. It is packed with Vitamin A and beta-carotene. This high-fiber food is a wonderful way to add color and variety to a meal.

This recipe makes eight servings.

Ingredients:
5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
2 T. pure coconut oil
1 large green apple, cored, peeled, and diced
1 c. raw cranberries
½ c. raisins
1 T. raw, unfiltered honey or coconut sugar
½ c. orange juice

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place sweet potatoes in a large, oiled (coconut oil or butter) baking dish, and top with apples, cranberries, and raisins.
3. Drizzle with honey or raw sugar.
4. Pour orange juice over the top.
5. Cover and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Variations:
Substitute yams for sweet potatoes.
Add ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
Substitute dried cranberries for fresh.
Substitute butter or ghee for the coconut oil.

Remember to add the main ingredient.
The Main Ingredient Is Always Love!

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Medical Disclaimer:
Information provided in this podcast, blog, article, video is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Nancy Addison CHC. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.
Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this video or audio and the use of any products or services related to this video by you DOES NOT create a health counselor-client relationship between you and Nancy Addison, certified health counselor. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Chocolate-Dipped Fruits – Gluten-free Recipe

Nancy Addison — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:40:14 +0000

These scrumptious chocolate-dipped fruits can make a lovely dessert that is also healthy. Additionally, you can also use this chocolate-dipped fruit recipe with slices of your favorite dried fruit, like apricots.

I buy “little” wooden skewers or long wooden toothpicks to slide the chunks of fruit onto, so they are easier to dip and serve.

You can adjust this for the number of people by having about 3 to 5 fruits for each person. If you have 12 people, then make at least 12, but 24 or 36 might be better depending on the meal and the occasion.

You can use this recipe to dip pineapple, fresh strawberries, or oranges. You simply cut the fruits into bite sized pieces so they aren’t too messy and are easier to enjoy.

I recommend purchasing dark chocolate, preferably organic for this recipe, because it’s healthier.

Ingredients

½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips

36 pieces of bite-sized fruit (what I use is: strawberries, peeled orange slices, banana cut into 2 -3-inch chunks, peeled and sliced kiwi, pineapple chunks, mango slices, and other fruits you like)

1 1/2 tsp. pure organic, cold-pressed coconut oil

¼ tsp. mineral-rich salt

¼ tsp. vanilla extract (optional)

2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted pistachios (add more to this amount according to the amount of fruit you are dipping.)

Directions

Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
Place the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water and let it melt. Stir, as it warms up, until creamy.
Stir in the mineral-rich salt, coconut oil and the vanilla (if you are using it) and blend well.

4. For the chunks of fruit, like pineapple, put them on a toothpick or skewer.

5. Dip half of each piece of fruit into the melted chocolate.6. Allow the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.

7. Then place the dipped fruit on the prepared baking sheet. Once they are on the baking sheet, sprinkle the pistachio pieces over the chocolate for a lovely presentation.

8. Refrigerate the baking sheet until the chocolate is set. This may take about 30 minutes.

Medical Disclaimer:
Information provided in this podcast, blog, article, video is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Nancy Addison CHC. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.
Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this video or audio and the use of any products or services related to this video by you DOES NOT create a health counselor-client relationship between you and Nancy Addison, certified health counselor. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Holiday Broccoli Lasagna Recipe – Vegetarian And Can Be Gluten Free

Nancy Addison — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 16:52:29 +0000

I love lasagna, and this is one of my favorite dishes to serve when I have company. It is easy to make ahead of time, refrigerate, and then reheat.

This looks like a complicated recipe, but it is actually pretty easy. You can buy frozen broccoli and spinach and thaw them, and buy cheeses already grated to make the preparation a little easier. I usually make two or three lasagnas at a time and freeze them. You can buy gluten-free lasagna noodles and they are delicious!

Having these lasagnas on hand makes everything about entertaining so easy. I have had many of my meat-eating friends tell me they absolutely love this lasagna, so it has passed the “non-vegetarian dinner guest test” at my home. And this is in Texas, where that test can be a tough one!

Bake this lasagna in a 13 x 9 x 2 dish.

Serve this with salad and crusty, whole-grain bread.

Serves 8 – 10

Ingredients

8 oz. whole, sprouted-grain lasagna noodles (gluten-free are good)

2 eggs (preferably organic, humanely raised, and pasture raised)

1 16-oz. container ricotta cheese (preferably from cows or goats that are grass fed and humanely raised)

2 c. mozzarella cheese, grated (preferably from cows or goats that are grass fed and humanely-raised)

1 c. Parmesan cheese grated (preferably from cows or goats that are grass fed and humanely raised)

½ c. parsley (fresh), chopped

1 c. red onion, chopped

1 T. extra virgin, pure coconut oil

1 c. mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 c. broccoli, chopped

½ c. baby spinach, chopped

3 c. tomato sauce

1/2 tsp. unrefined mineral-rich salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

dash of cayenne pepper

pinch of garlic salt

pinch of onion powder

1/8 tsp. basil (dried)

1/8 tsp. thyme (dried)

1/8 tsp. parsley (dried)

1/8 tsp. savory (dried)

1/8 tsp. sage (dried)

1 tsp. miso

1/4 c. non-chlorinated water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. Combine cayenne pepper, garlic salt, onion powder, basil, thyme, dried parsley, savory, and sage and set aside.

3. Dissolve miso in the ¼ c. of water and set aside.

4. Boil a pot of water and cook lasagna noodles until al dente. (This means they are soft, but not too soft; there is a tiny bit of hardness to them.) Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.

5. Beat eggs.

6. Combine eggs with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, the herb mixture, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

7. Sauté onions in a large skillet with coconut oil until almost translucent, then add the mushrooms and minced garlic and sauté a few more minutes.

8. Add miso water to the skillet with onion mixture carefully, so it doesn’t splatter.

9. Quickly add chopped broccoli and spinach, and sauté a few minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

10. In the baking dish, layer the lasagna: Start with 1/3 of the tomato sauce, followed by a layer of noodles, then half of the cheese mixture, spread evenly, then half of the vegetable mixture, spread evenly. Repeat the layers. Finish with the last 1/3 of the tomato sauce and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top.

11. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

12. Serve warm.

Notes

1. I love to use roasted tomato sauce with this recipe.

2. Garlic salt can be found in the spice area at the grocery store. You can also simply mince some garlic and add it to some sea salt to make your own.

3. You can use Vegan egg and cheese options. I have resources and recipes for these in my cookbooks, including “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian,” 2nd edition.

4. I make a larger version of this herb mixture, store it in a glass jar, and use it frequently in many of my recipes.

Medical Disclaimer:

Information provided in this podcast, blog, article, video is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Nancy Addison CHC. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.
Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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Nori Rolls with Nut Pâté Recipes – Raw, Gluten-free, Plant-based

Nancy Addison — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 17:47:57 +0000

These are easy and delicious. The first time I made this recipe was when I needed a quick lunch to take with me on an airplane. This is a great finger food and makes a terrific appetizer.
Children love to help you create these!

Ingredients

2 nori sheets
1 cup Nut Pâté (see recipe below)
1–2 avocados, seeded, peeled, and sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1⁄2 cup sprouts (sunflower or broccoli)
1⁄2 cup coconut aminos or organic soy sauce for dipping (unpasteurized, organic)
1⁄4 cup wasabi (optional as a condiment to serve with it)
1⁄4 cup pickled ginger (optional as a condiment to serve with it)

Directions

1. Lay out a nori sheet (shiny side down) on a flat surface or a bamboo sushi mat that can roll up.
2. Spread half of the Nut Pâté on the nori sheet in a thick layer, leaving about a half-inch border around the outside edge.
3. Lay half of the avocado slices lengthwise over Nut Pâté.
4. Lay half of the carrots lengthwise in a thick layer on the avocado.
5. Lay half of the sprouts on the carrots and avocado in an even layer.
6. Take the end of the nori sheet closest to you and start rolling it away from you.
7. When you get to the end, seal the edge with a little water to make it stick.
8. Slice the roll into about 1-inch-thick portions. Repeat with the second nori sheet and the rest of the Nut Pâté, avocado, carrots, and sprouts.
9. Dip in soy sauce and enjoy with wasabi and/or pickled ginger.

Notes:
1. The nori will cut easier if you use a very sharp knife.
2.Avocado is one of the two main ingredients in the recipe, so use a half or a whole avocado for each roll.
3. You can substitute the nut pate with a nut butter of choice.

Nut Pâté

This is an easy, rich, and savory snack or appetizer. I use it as a filling for my Nori Rolls with Nut Pâté (the recipe is in my “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian” book). You could also serve this with crackers or with chopped vegetables as a dip.

Start this recipe a day ahead of time, so you can soak the nuts in water to remove the phytic acid, or buy already sprouted nuts.

Ingredients

2 cups sprouted pecans, (soaked 12–18 hours in pure, non-chlorinated water, drained and dried in a dehydrator or in an oven on low heat below 110 degrees, never use a microwave)
1 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
2 large stalks celery, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. unrefined sea salt

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
2. Add a little water if necessary.

Variations:

1. Use walnuts in place of the pecans.
2. Use lime juice instead of lemon juice.

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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Chocolate Candy Bark Recipe With Nuts And Fruit – Gluten-free

Nancy Addison — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:12:25 +0000

I recently returned from Costa Rica, where cacao is grown, and I brought back some organic cacao and some organic raw, sprouted nuts. I decided to make some dark chocolate candy bark with them to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is easy to do, and my daughter and I thought it turned out absolutely scrumptious. I used raw, sprouted, chopped almonds, brazil nuts, and pumpkin seeds in this particular recipe, but pistachios or pecans (or other nuts or seeds you like), would also be delicious.

Studies indicate that consuming small amounts of dark (at least 70 percent cacao) chocolate on a regular basis can lower blood pressure and decrease the chance of a stroke. Dark chocolate may also protect brain health and boost memory.

Sprouted nuts and seeds are easier to digest by removing their enzyme inhibitors. Raw sprouted nuts and seeds are rich with vitamins and minerals and contribute to this delicious healthy dessert treat. I sometimes sprout my own nuts and seeds by soaking them overnight in pure water, then drying them in the sun or in my dehydrator to make them crunchy again.

You can also purchase already sprouted organic nuts and seeds at many stores or you can also order them on-line. Some brands to look for are: Go Raw, Living Intentions, and Living Nutz.

Here is an easy recipe for Chocolate Candy (this type of candy is frequently called “Bark”) that you can use as a guide, and use your own choice of fruits, nuts, and seeds.

Ingredients

2 cups dark Chocolate Chips (70% cacao would be the healthiest choice) You can also use a mixture of types of different types of chocolates, if dark chocolate is not something you like.

1 cup chopped sprouted nuts and seeds (almonds, brazil nuts, and pumpkin seeds are good choices) I chopped about 3/4 cup of the seeds and nuts very finely (in my coffee bean grinder) to mix into the chocolate. Chop 1/4 cup of the nuts less finely to add on top as a finish to your chocolate.

3/4 cup dried fruit of choice (I used tart cherries, but cranberries, apricots, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, pineapple, and mango are also good choices.)

1/2 tsp. mineral-rich salt

2 T. pure unprocessed coconut oil

Directions

1. Use a double boiler to melt your chocolate chips with the coconut oil and salt, until they are melted. I recommend stirring it as you melt this combination, so the mixture becomes creamy. You want to stir the chocolate until the chocolate is really smooth. If you need to, you can use a hand mixer.

2. Remove from heat and stir in 3/4 cup of your finely chopped nuts and half of your chopped dried fruit into your melted chocolate mixture.

4. Spread the chocolate nut and fruit mixture onto a lightly coconut-oiled or buttered parchment paper on a freezer safe pan or baking dish.

5. Sprinkle with the remaining nuts, seeds, and dried fruit.

6. Refrigerate or freeze until firm.

7. Cut or break into pieces.

8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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Do not use the information provided in this blog, audio podcast, article, video for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

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GLADYS’S IRISH STEW – Gluten-free Recipe

Nancy Addison — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:33:27 +0000

I co-authored “Alive and Cooking” with my friend Maryann De Leo. Half of the book is recipes and the other half is health, nutrition, and lifestyle information for older adults and people taking care of elderly parents.

Maryann’s dear friend Chris’s mother (Gladys) was known for her delicious Irish stew. This is an easy gluten-free recipe that makes about 4 to 6 servings. You can substitute chopped mushrooms for the beef and make it vegetarian/vegan. I thought this might be something you can prepare for Saint Patrick’s Day, if you celebrate that.

Ingredients:

1 1⁄2 lb. organic grass-fed, humanely raised chuck beef

2 T. organic, pure, unprocessed coconut oil

2 1⁄2 cups tomato sauce

2 1⁄2 c. high-quality water with no chemicals

3 large potatoes

2 medium red onions

3 carrots, sliced

Sprig of parsley for garnish (optional)

Mineral-rich salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cut chuck beef into cubes.

2. Heat oil in a pot and add the beef cubes.

3. Brown beef on all sides.

4. Drain off oil/grease.

5. Add tomato sauce and water.

6. When meat is almost cooked, add potatoes, onions, carrots, salt, and pepper, and cook until tender.

7. Serve warm with sprigs of parsley to garnish (optional).

Variations:

1. Substitute potatoes with color, like purple or red-skinned, or golden for white potatoes.

2. I substituted pure, extra-virgin, organic coconut oil for the vegetable oil she had in her recipe, for a healthier stew.

NOTE:

1. You can substitute sliced mushrooms for the beef to make it vegetarian.

2. ALWAYS buy pure organic coconut oil.
Avoid any type of “Fractionated” Coconut oil. It is a Trans-Fat and is TERRIBLE for your health. It is sold as a liquid and many people use it for their essential oils mixer oil.
I would recommend NEVER USING it for ANYTHING!

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Tahini Sauce Recipe & Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini Sauce & Raisins Recipe – Gluten-free & Vegan

Nancy Addison — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:28:27 +0000

Tahini is a sesame butter/paste, that is popular in Middle Eastern cuisine. “Studies show sesamol, a natural chemical found in sesame seeds and sesame oil, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging benefits. Other studies say it also has strong anti-cancer effects. Sesame seeds have more phytosterols than other nuts and seeds, and these plant compounds have been shown to help lower cholesterol.”

Tahini is made of three ingredients: hulled sesame seeds, oil, and often-times salt. Hulled sesame seeds are normally toasted, and then ground to create a smooth, creamy seed butter with a pourable consistency. My daughter Amanda taught me this recipe over Thanksgiving. It is a marvelous way to make leafy greens delectable! You can serve this sauce over any variety of greens you sauté or steam, and it can be served over cooked brown rice or quinoa to make a main dish. Raw vegetables are also good with this sauce. In the photo above, we had raw endives with it as an appetizer. Amanda sprinkled a little turmeric and spirulina on the top as a garnish. This sauce, with some raisins, is scrumptious on roasted cauliflower.* (recipe below)

This sauce is gluten-free, vegan, healthy, savory, simple, rich in protein, and delicious! The tahini sauce with sautéed or steamed greens makes a fantastic dish to serve at special group meals, because it accommodates people with special dining requirements.
This recipe makes about ½ cup. It will serve two people. It is easy to double or triple this recipe. It stores well in an air-tight glass container in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

½ cup of organic, raw Tahini

Juice of half a lemon or lime

Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder or fresh minced garlic to taste

Note: Use these measurements, if you require specific amounts.

1/8 tsp. mineral-rich salt

1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/8 tsp. garlic powder or two cloves of fresh minced garlic

Directions

1. Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl.

2. Pour or spoon over your vegetables of choice.

3. Serve warm

Roasted Cauliflower With Tahini Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1 head organic cauliflower

organic coconut oil for cooking

mineral-rich salt

1/2 or 1 cup organic raisins

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cut up cauliflower into bit-size flowerets.

3. Coat the cauliflower with coconut oil, sprinkle with salt, and place in a baking dish.

4. Bake the cauliflower for about 20 minutes or until it is soft enough to eat.

5. While the cauliflower is roasting, make the tahini sauce and add the raisins to the mixture.

6. When the cauliflower is ready, remove it from the heat, coat the cauliflower generously with the tahini sauce and raisins.

7. Place this coated cauliflower with tahini sauce back in the baking dish and put it back in the oven for about 3 minutes, until the raisins are soft.

8. Serve warm.

Be sure to add that main ingredient!
The main ingredient is always LOVE!

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Merry Christmas And Happy Holiday Wishes

Nancy Addison — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 12:36:34 +0000

May all the joys of this beautiful season be yours!

One of my favorite things to do at Christmas time

is to make a warm cozy drink.

Two of my favorite winter holiday drinks are Vegan Eggnog and Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte.
Here are the recipes!

Vegan Eggnog

This is an easy recipe to make and it is vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients:

1½ c. unsweetened vanilla coconut or hemp milk

1 organic banana

Pinch of nutmeg

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 tsp. raw date sugar or maple syrup (or raw honey – which is not vegan.)

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until creamy.

2. Sprinkle a tiny bit of nutmeg on the top of the filled cups for a nice presentation.

Note: This recipe is easy to double.

Serves one to two.

Cinnamon Chai Tea Latte

This is a holiday drink made with Ceylon Cinnamon, which boosts your immune system, aids in digestion, circulation, and helps regulate blood sugar. If you have a froth maker, that is great, if not just use a whisk or fork to mix it with and make it lighter.

gluten-free/vegetarian

Ingredients:

2 cups unsweetened vanilla coconut or hemp milk (milk of choice)

1 tsp. Blue Lotus Rooibos Chai (Blue Lotus Chai – made with organic spices. It’s an instant tea that doesn’t require steeping and it’s gluten-free!)

2 tsp. date sugar or honey (to taste)

A few dashes of Ceylon Cinnamon

½ tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Put the tea and the sweetener of choice in your cup.

2. Warm your coconut or hemp milk on the stove making it warm to touch, but not too hot.

3. When it’s just warm, add about 1/2 a cup of the milk to your cup. (If you have a frother, use a frother to mix it well or whisk it to blend.)

4. Add the remainder of your milk and sprinkle a touch of cinnamon on top!

5. Serve warm.

Note:

Cinnamon is a spice, and it’s obtained from the inner bark of a few tree species. Research shows that cinnamon can help lower blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon contains antioxidants that create healthier arteries and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cinnamon can also benefit us with increased alertness and energized senses. Even a teaspoon a day helps tame blood sugar levels.

Ceylon cinnamon is the best cinnamon to use. Cassia, Saigon, and Chinese cinnamon contain five percent coumarin, which is problematic for the liver. Ceylon cinnamon has only .0004 percent coumarin.

It has been a bit of a challenging couple of years for us all.
Let’s raise our vibration and keep our immune system strong.
Please join me in putting on a smile, wherever you are
or whatever circumstances you may be in.

A smile can create health and well-being in your body.
Let’s allow our inner light to shine.

Put a smile on your face,
and let that light shine in your heart.

Holidays can be tough, so I challenge you,
my dearest friends to push through this…
put on some joyful music, smile, dance,
find something positive to think about
(no matter what is around you),
volunteer somewhere,
and be your beautiful, amazing,
incredible, unique, divine self!

Here are a few songs I have been enjoying in 432 HZ,
which is the healthiest tone to help us be in our best health!
If you want to know more about 432 HZ
and why I recommend it, click here to read about it.

The Christmas Song (432 hz) Nat King Cole

Brenda Lee – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (432Hz)

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas (432 hz)
Michael Bublé

I wish you a healthy, joyful, loving holiday season!!

Know that I love you, I am grateful for you,
and I have you in my heart now and always.

All my blessings and best wishes,

Love, Nancy

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Pear Bread & Pear Crumble Recipes

Nancy Addison — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 22:35:18 +0000

Pear Bread Recipe

Pear Bread is a delicious fruit-filled bread recipe. It is naturally sweet and full of flavor with fresh pears, cinnamon, vanilla, and nuts. This recipe makes a savory, special breakfast dish for holiday occasions or anytime.

I started making this recipe, because my sweet neighbor kept bringing me lots of pears off her pear trees. They are the harder pear variety that are used mainly in baking recipes.

I use gluten-free flour in the recipe. The tapioca flour helps the flour bind better. You can use gluten-containing flour with this recipe, but you won’t need the tapioca flour if you do use gluten-containing flour.

This bread is wonderful alone, or it also makes an excellent bread to crumble in my baked pear crumble recipe (recipe follows below).

Ingredients

3 large Eggs, room temperature

3/4 cup pure Coconut Oil

1-1/2 cups Raw Sugar (date or coconut is good)

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

3 cups Coconut or whole-grain Oat Flour

2 T. Tapioca Flour

2 teaspoons Baking Powder

2 teaspoons ground Ceylon Cinnamon

1 teaspoon Baking Soda

1-½ teaspoons Himalayan or Real Salt

4 cups of Baking Pears, peeled, cored and chopped

1 tablespoon Lemon or Lime Juice

1/2 cup chopped Walnuts or Pecans

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour an 8×4 inch loaf pan. You can also line the bottom of the pan with some greased parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl whisk together eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla extract until well-blended.
In a separate bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
Add flour mixture to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Toss chopped pears with lemon juice.
Fold the chopped pears and nuts in by hand until just combined and pour into the pan.
Bake the bread for fifty to sixty minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool.

Note:
1. Baking pears are usually harder and less sweet than many of the softer pear varieties. Choose the hardest fresh pear variety for this recipe.

You can also use canned pears if that is all you have available.
Apples and Asian pears can be substituted in this recipe.

Baked Pear Crumble Recipe

Ingredients

4 or 5 large baking Pears (cored, seeded, and sliced in half)

1 stick Butter

1 T. Ceylon Cinnamon

1 T. Nutmeg Powder

1 Pear Bread Recipe baked and ready to use in this recipe.

Baking dishes – 13 x 9 or 14 x 10 will both work well.

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Place the large pears in the baking dish and sprinkle with the nutmeg and cinnamon.
Slice the butter in small pieces.
Place half of the small pieces of butter on the pears before baking.
Bake the pears about 20 minutes or until soft.
Remove from heat.
Crumble the cooked pear bread over the baked pears and dot with last half of the butter pieces.
Then warm the bread crumble with baked pears in the oven until warm enough to serve.
Serve for breakfast alone, or you can serve this dish topped with whipping cream or ice cream as a dessert.

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Peach Popsicle Recipe – Gluten-free & Vegan

Nancy Addison — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:57:04 +0000

It’s August and it is pretty hot right now in Texas.

August is a good time for fresh, tree-ripened peaches!
With all the fresh fruit available right now, this is the perfect time to make refreshing, home-made popsicles that are vegan, vegetarian, raw, gluten-free and very hydrating!

The great thing about freezing fresh fruit is that it retains the vitamin C in it when frozen.

Ingredients:

1 lb. organic peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced

1 c. pure mineral-rich water

Juice of one orange

Directions:

Blend all ingredients in food processor until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a popsicle mold and place in freezer until firm.

Variation: Add a banana to the mixture in the food processor and make a sorbet that can be eaten like ice cream without a popsicle mold!

Note: You can use the peach peel for the extra nutrients, but it looks “prettier” without the peel.

Yu can use mango or pineapple instead of peaches.

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22: Nancy Addison on Magnesium

Nancy Addison — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 04:50:24 +0000

Nancy Addison (Award Winning, Best Selling Author & Organic Health Expert) talking with Richard Kemp (Peabody Award Winner and host of Agri-Business News, KLGD fm 106.9 #theCountryGiant) about magnesium.

Magnesium is a trace mineral necessary for hundreds of bodily functions. Studies show that a deficiency of magnesium has been linked to diabetes, migraines, allergies, anxiety, asthma, attention deficit disorder, calcification of soft tissue (including the heart valve), muscle cramps, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, hearing loss, menstrual cramps, insomnia, irritability, trembling, twitching, and more. Magnesium deficiency can cause increased levels of adrenaline, which can contribute to anxiety. Magnesium is necessary to transfer energy from protein to allow the muscle to contract. If you have high blood pressure, magnesium also helps keep blood pressure down.

Things you’ll learn from this episode:

Ways to supplement with Magnesium
Effects of lack of it
Benefits you get from it
Why you would want to have more added to your diet for optimum health.Magnesium needs to be replenished on a daily basis. This can help relieve muscle cramps, anxiety, stress, and insomnia. I use Magnesium Chloride by Elektra. Here is a link to the website: https://www.magnesiumviaskin.com/?ref=10

Nancy’s website http://www.organichealthylife.com, Nancy Addison’s 6 international award-winning books can be seen on her author page on Amazon. Here is the link: Author.to/nancyaddison

The information from Nancy Addison and Organic Healthy Lifestyle LLC is not offered for the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of any disease or disorder nor have any statements herein been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). We strongly encourage you to discuss topics of concern with your health care provider.

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Sweet Potatoes With Cranberries and Apples – Recipe Is Gluten-free & Plant-based

This recipe is a nutritious and colorful side dish. It also makes a nice holiday side dish. It is a beautiful blend of sweet and tart flavors. It’s also gluten-free and vegan, so you can provide this dish for those who have those specialized diets.

This recipe makes eight servings.

Ingredients: 5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes 2 T. pure coconut oil 1 large green apple, cored, peeled, and diced 1 c. raw cranberries ½ c. raisins 1 T. raw, unfiltered honey or coconut sugar ½ c. orange juice

Variations: Substitute yams for sweet potatoes. Add ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts. Substitute dried cranberries for fresh. Substitute butter or ghee for the coconut oil.

Remember to add the main ingredient. The Main Ingredient Is Always Love!

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Chocolate-Dipped Fruits – Gluten-free Recipe

These scrumptious chocolate-dipped fruits can make a lovely dessert that is also healthy. Additionally, you can also use this chocolate-dipped fruit recipe with slices of your favorite dried fruit, like apricots.

I buy “little” wooden skewers or long wooden toothpicks to slide the chunks of fruit onto, so they are easier to dip and serve.

You can adjust this for the number of people by having about 3 to 5 fruits for each person. If you have 12 people, then make at least 12, but 24 or 36 might be better depending on the meal and the occasion.

You can use this recipe to dip pineapple, fresh strawberries, or oranges. You simply cut the fruits into bite sized pieces so they aren’t too messy and are easier to enjoy.

I recommend purchasing dark chocolate, preferably organic for this recipe, because it’s healthier.

Ingredients

½ cup bittersweet chocolate chips

36 pieces of bite-sized fruit (what I use is: strawberries, peeled orange slices, banana cut into 2 -3-inch chunks, peeled and sliced kiwi, pineapple chunks, mango slices, and other fruits you like)

1 1/2 tsp. pure organic, cold-pressed coconut oil

¼ tsp. mineral-rich salt

¼ tsp. vanilla extract (optional)

2 tablespoons finely chopped toasted pistachios (add more to this amount according to the amount of fruit you are dipping.)

Directions

Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.

Place the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler over hot, but not boiling, water and let it melt. Stir, as it warms up, until creamy.

Stir in the mineral-rich salt, coconut oil and the vanilla (if you are using it) and blend well.

4. For the chunks of fruit, like pineapple, put them on a toothpick or skewer.

5. Dip half of each piece of fruit into the melted chocolate.6. Allow the excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.

7. Then place the dipped fruit on the prepared baking sheet. Once they are on the baking sheet, sprinkle the pistachio pieces over the chocolate for a lovely presentation.

8. Refrigerate the baking sheet until the chocolate is set. This may take about 30 minutes.

Holiday Broccoli Lasagna Recipe – Vegetarian And Can Be Gluten Free

I love lasagna, and this is one of my favorite dishes to serve when I have company. It is easy to make ahead of time, refrigerate, and then reheat.

Having these lasagnas on hand makes everything about entertaining so easy. I have had many of my meat-eating friends tell me they absolutely love this lasagna, so it has passed the “non-vegetarian dinner guest test” at my home. And this is in Texas, where that test can be a tough one!

Bake this lasagna in a 13 x 9 x 2 dish.

Serve this with salad and crusty, whole-grain bread.

Serves 8 – 10

Ingredients

8 oz. whole, sprouted-grain lasagna noodles (gluten-free are good)

2 eggs (preferably organic, humanely raised, and pasture raised)

1 16-oz. container ricotta cheese (preferably from cows or goats that are grass fed and humanely raised)

2 c. mozzarella cheese, grated (preferably from cows or goats that are grass fed and humanely-raised)

1 c. Parmesan cheese grated (preferably from cows or goats that are grass fed and humanely raised)

½ c. parsley (fresh), chopped

1 c. red onion, chopped

1 T. extra virgin, pure coconut oil

1 c. mushrooms, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 c. broccoli, chopped

½ c. baby spinach, chopped

3 c. tomato sauce

1/2 tsp. unrefined mineral-rich salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

dash of cayenne pepper

pinch of garlic salt

pinch of onion powder

1/8 tsp. basil (dried)

1/8 tsp. thyme (dried)

1/8 tsp. parsley (dried)

1/8 tsp. savory (dried)

1/8 tsp. sage (dried)

1 tsp. miso

1/4 c. non-chlorinated water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. Combine cayenne pepper, garlic salt, onion powder, basil, thyme, dried parsley, savory, and sage and set aside.

3. Dissolve miso in the ¼ c. of water and set aside.

4. Boil a pot of water and cook lasagna noodles until al dente. (This means they are soft, but not too soft; there is a tiny bit of hardness to them.) Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.

5. Beat eggs.

6. Combine eggs with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, the herb mixture, salt, and pepper. Set aside.

7. Sauté onions in a large skillet with coconut oil until almost translucent, then add the mushrooms and minced garlic and sauté a few more minutes.

8. Add miso water to the skillet with onion mixture carefully, so it doesn’t splatter.

9. Quickly add chopped broccoli and spinach, and sauté a few minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

11. Bake 25 to 30 minutes.

12. Serve warm.

Notes

1. I love to use roasted tomato sauce with this recipe.

2. Garlic salt can be found in the spice area at the grocery store. You can also simply mince some garlic and add it to some sea salt to make your own.

3. You can use Vegan egg and cheese options. I have resources and recipes for these in my cookbooks, including “How To Be A Healthy Vegetarian,” 2nd edition.

4. I make a larger version of this herb mixture, store it in a glass jar, and use it frequently in many of my recipes.

Nori Rolls with Nut Pâté Recipes – Raw, Gluten-free, Plant-based

These are easy and delicious. The first time I made this recipe was when I needed a quick lunch to take with me on an airplane. This is a great finger food and makes a terrific appetizer. Children love to help you create these!

Ingredients:
5 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
2 T. pure coconut oil
1 large green apple, cored, peeled, and diced
1 c. raw cranberries
½ c. raisins
1 T. raw, unfiltered honey or coconut sugar
½ c. orange juice

Variations:
Substitute yams for sweet potatoes.
Add ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
Substitute dried cranberries for fresh.
Substitute butter or ghee for the coconut oil.

Remember to add the main ingredient.
The Main Ingredient Is Always Love!

These are easy and delicious. The first time I made this recipe was when I needed a quick lunch to take with me on an airplane. This is a great finger food and makes a terrific appetizer.
Children love to help you create these!

Notes:
1. The nori will cut easier if you use a very sharp knife.
2.Avocado is one of the two main ingredients in the recipe, so use a half or a whole avocado for each roll.
3. You can substitute the nut pate with a nut butter of choice.

1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
2. Add a little water if necessary.

1. Use walnuts in place of the pecans.
2. Use lime juice instead of lemon juice.