Responses and Reflections

First of all... I wish for the idea of a diet to be eliminated in a negative way and course of action in our world.  To clarify for some- I do not consider myself on a diet- just one that eats ital, plant-based meals.   So, do not be discouraged by the title of the book I will recommend for you to read now, The World Peace Diet "Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony" by Will Tuttle, Ph.D.  Yes this book can be challenging for some of us to read- because some of us are not ready to accept the truth of the matter on how far gone our society's beliefs of foods have gotten.  PLEASE read this book, believe this book and share it with your loved ones.

Secondly, it does not matter how much you exercise you still are what you eat.  So many people are getting sick and I believe it is because of all of the meat and animal products they eat.  It is not our peoples fault; they have inherited their beliefs that we are supposed to eat that stuff- but the truth of the matter is that people that eat only plant based foods has less cancer, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, unhealthy cholesterol levels, toxins, high blood pressure, clogged arteries, and so much less of so much more.

Lastly, I believe that the rise in ADHD, ADD, SBH, obesity, diabetes, asthma, and more among the youth is the result of the disassociation with nature and the root of the foods our culture eats. This problem is especially apparent in impoverished children whom live in food deserts where the closest food options include fast food, candy, chips, pop, and just overly processed stuff with absolutely no nutritional content what so ever.  Children born in poor homes have just as much right to eat healthy as children who are born in wealthy homes.  Schools should be required to serve healthy plant based meals and teach nutrition and this should be backed financially by the government.  How can this power money hungry government demand so much of other nations and cultures when they are oppressing and neglecting their own people?  Responsibility needs to be taken for the injustice that our poor and oppressed have suffered. Of course cancer, high blood pressure, and cholesterol and all that is genetic- families all sit and eat a lot of meat together. And don't even get me started on the violence and harsh conditions that the animals are grown in for humans to consume.  An industry driven by dollars; our health and safety are not even considered.

I am sharing this because I LOVE you and do not want you to feel insulted personally or like this is an insult to generations that taught you eating habits.  This is information that we all need to know, have the right to know and should know to save this planet.  MUST READ- The World Peace Diet  by Will Tuttle, Ph.D.

I always love some salad!

Quinoa, Mixed greens, Sprouts, Lemon, Avocado, Hummus, and Sun Dried Tomato Pesto!  I posted the Priestly Pesto Recipe below.  The Sun Dried Tomato Pesto is made the same way with the addition of Soaked (at least 2 hours) Sundried Tomatoes.  Make a big batch because this is something good to snack on for days:)

Dinner Time:)

Short Grain Brown Rice with tomatoes, hummus, salad with sprouts, and tomatoes, Mango Salsa, Sliced zucchini.  Drizzle with Flax oil, and lemon.  Use the large lettuce leafs as wraps to make this into tacos.  Enjoy!

Busy days call for quick meals

Don't have time to cook?  throw together a quick salad- Get it quick:)  Heirloom tomatoes, sprouts, avocado, tahini and lemon:)  This energizing meal can serve as dinner or just get you motivated to make more!

5 Favorites

All 5 eaten every day:)  With tomato season coming to an end I may not be eating them every day; but for now-- m .. m..m

Raw Onion Bread

Raw onion bread can be made with caraway if you want a rye flavor as well but this batch was made mostly with Rosemary:)  All I did was grate the onions (about 3 here- the photo shows the purple in front - I also used very sweet small onions- cappellone)  That is one bell pepper and half of a summer squash.  I put all the veggies through a grater blade on the food processor- it does not pulverize the veggies just sliced them thin. After coating the veggies with olive oil (and maple syrup if you like) you sprinkle ground flax seed, ground almonds, and herbs throughout the mixture. Mix well, add Braggs if you want a little and then press into a dehydrator tray or baking sheet and put on a low setting and dry the bread:)  I eat it with avocado, some type of greens, sprouts, tomato, and or hummus/tahini, with a side of quinoa.  I will put up a pic of the end product some time soon- I almost forgot to mention- this "bread" is so delicious and healthy and versatile.  There are two things I really like from the dehydrator- Raw Onion Bread and Kale Chips- besides that you wont be seeing much more of the dehydrator recipes: I prefer having a whole grain or soup sprouted or prepared with heat to the dehydrator these days. This is why you will see a few beautiful salads next :)

As REAL as it gets!

As Real as It GETS! That’s the food I eat! The eye can see the life flowing through the sprouts, leaves, seeds, fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, etc….. Some people do not realize that eating ital is not a diet, it is not for vainity, it is only praise for the Most High, The Creator of the Earth. Eating living and raw foods is a lifestyle; it is a new level of spirituality when you feel the life from eating foods of the Earth. My body is not a grave for dead animal flesh. My body is a Temple in praise of HIM. I do not “eat healthy” to look good. I live this way in thanks and praise and to have a clean temple; where loving kindness can dwell peacefully. This creates a space where the divinity within me realizes the divinity within all of you. I see the life, I feel the prescence, I am graced with HIM guiding the way every day; and now I just have to figure out how to sow the seed. I will continue to seek and he will show me.

Pretty typical meal

Greens- a variety of Kales here- rolled up and sliced thin. Avocado.  Heirloom tomatoes from the garden.  A Young coconut to drink - I will use the pulp for something fabulous later.  The pinkish/purple puree is red cabbage pureed with seasonings and cashew I believe (Bashi made it while I was asleep).  I put all this on a plate and then top with Nutritional Yeast and ground Flax Seed.  and Voila!  Dinner is served and so delicious!

Sunburgers

I do not have a great photo of Sunburgers at this time; however I will find one and post it in the near future.  I would like to dedicate this post and photograph to an amazingly positive lady, Jaie Benson!  Jaie shares LOVE and KNOWLEDGE everyday!  I am truly thankful that I get to experience her positive light!  GIVE THANKS FOR JAIE!
Sunburger Recipe....
2-3 Cups of Raw Sunflower Seeds - Soaked overnight (in good water)
1 Cup Sundried Tomatoes- Soaked overnight
2 Carrots (chopped a bit before blending in food processor)
Onion- your preference- I use either 1/2 a sweet onion or a few green onions
Peppers- again your preference depending on how much spice you like- I use half of a bell pepper and one jalapeno (sans the seeds)
Fresh herbs- Use what you have/like- Basil, Thyme, Oregano, Chives, Rosemary
Dried Herbs- I really like Curry!
Braggs Liquid Aminos- about 1 Tablespoon

Other options- you can add some soaked almonds or pecans, also fresh tomatoes if you like

Puree all of the ingredients together in a food processor - because mine is pretty small I have to do this in several batches.

Form the mixture into patties.  Dehydrate in the dehydrator until you have reached the desired texture- I keep mine in for 8 or more hours- sometimes I leave them in so long they get a little crunchy but I do not mind. 
Sunburgers are great to snack on or top with avocado, sprouts, and tahini dressing.  Bashi breaks them up and calls them croutons on his salad. 
Recently I made a big batch for Bashi to take on his road trip to Colorado- when he came back they were all gone and he and Raffi passed on some great reviews from the friends they have out there.  I will be making a batch to take down to ATL this weekend so I will post a photo this week.  In the meantime- GIVE THANKS FOR THE RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE:)

Rainy Day in Cincinnati

Rainy days are perfect for staying in and creating meals for the week. That way the other days are left open for doing other things:)

Raw Carrot Cake

This is a raw carrot cake that Bashi made with a nut crust, carrot pulp with ginger and seasonings and a bunch of other secret ingredients with a coconut lemon icing topped with pecans and raisins. This cake is seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg and all kinds of goodness. I will have to have Bashi give me the recipe to be able to post it though:)

Sleeping Bear

Before I post more photos that Bashi took of food that he created I have to post this image to show you that this is what I was doing while he was in the kitchen. After an adventurous trip to Findlay Market and Clifton Natural Foods a Sunday afternoon snooze called out to me:) Thanks to Bashi for all the good stuff:)

Priestly Pesto- no Cheese necessary!

Bashi has been on a roll with preparing the foods essential for true Ital living; I will be posting a bunch of photos of all the clean, healthy, deliciousness that has been happening around here. This "Priestly Pesto" is easy to make and adds so much flavor and essentials to your meal. This is also a good one to share with loved ones because most of us like it. Today we ate it with spaghetti squash. Tommorrow we will eat it with zucchini cut into noodles. We topped everything with some little sweet heirloom tomatoes.
This recipe has lots of ingredients because we and them in and even grow all of the herbs in the garden so it's easy to just add them in- pesto is just as good without all of the extras- but let me tell you this one has a lil extra love thrown in:)
And now; for the recipe.......
1 Bunch of Basil
1/2 an avocado
Fresh thyme
Garlic (fresh)
Green onions
Cilantro- a few leaves
Rosemary a few needles
Macadamia Nuts
Raw pine nuts
Walnuts
The juice of 1-2 lemons
Nutritional Yeast (just a little bit)
Olive oil
YUM....YUM....YUM....YUM.....YUM.....YUM.....YUM......YUM....YUM......YUM......YUM......YUM......YUM......YUM....YUM..YUM