Bieler’s Broth: a Healing, Restorative Soup Recipe

Serves: 2 quarts (a bowl daily for a week or 2 is recommended for health benefits)

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini, ends discarded and zucchini sliced into rounds
• 1 pound string beans, ends trimmed (frozen okay)
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1-2 bunches parsley (flat-leaf or curly), tough stems removed (you can freeze the stems for stock making)
• 4 cups water

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Skim any foam on the surface, lower the heat and simmer, covered until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Puree soup in the pot with a handheld blender or in a blender in batches.
3. Eat warm.

“This soup is nothing new. In fact, it has been around for decades, invented by a doctor named Bieler. The soup is vegan and all vegetable-based. It is not a culinary soup in the sense that it is so delicious that you would want to serve it to your friends at your next dinner party, but more of a medicinal soup.  It tastes absolutely fine though, just a little bland.

According to Sally Fallon in her book Nourishing Traditions, Dr. Bieler felt that this combination of vegetables was ideal for restoring acid-alkaline and sodium-potassium balance to organs and glands, especially the sodium-loving adrenal glands which suffer under stress.  The broth is also supportive for liver function — recall that the liver is our detoxifying organ.  Bieler’s broth is highly recommended for those under stress or suffering from stress-related conditions.” Pamela Salzman

PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Ingredients

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 cup coconut sugar

1⁄2 cup coconut oil

1 large egg

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips

1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Combine pumpkin, sugar, oil, and egg in a large bowl. Dissolve baking soda into milk in a small bowl and stir in.

Step 3

Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Add chocolate chips, walnuts, and vanilla; stir just to combine.

Step 4

Drop by spoonful on the prepared cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven until lightly brown and firm, approximately 10 minutes. Note: these cookies come out fluffier than normal chocolate chip cookies. Press down before baking if you want thinner cookies.

1 MINUTE TOOLS TO BRING YOU INTO THE PRESENT MOMENT

Sometimes we just need a minute to pull out of our frenzied state and ground ourselves in the present moment.

These tools can help calm the nervous system and temporarily reduce stress and anxiety.

I’M OKAY

If possible, place one hand on your belly and one hand on your heart. 

ASK YOURSELF: Where am I right now? (your physical space) 

Example: “I’m sitting at my desk.”

ASK YOURSELF: In this moment am I safe?

ASK YOURSELF: In this moment am I okay?

(You can add on with “In this moment am I loved? Am I healthy?”)

TAKE A DEEP INHALE, FEEL YOUR BODY EXPAND, EXHALE AND SAY TO YOURSELF:

“Okay (your name), you are good to go!” or Okay (your name), you got this!”

BOX BREATHING

Inhale and exhale through your nose only.

Pick a number between 1-10. The higher the number the longer you will hold your breath. We’ll use “3” as an example.

Inhale for 3 counts, hold for 3 counts, exhale for 3 counts, hold for 3 counts (repeat cycle for 1-2 minutes)

NO BAKE ENERGY BITES

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup oats
• ¼ cup organic almond butter or peanut butter
• ¼ cup agave or honey
• 2 tbsp chia seeds or hemp seeds
• ½ tsp sea salt

Optional add ons:

• ½ tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Shredded coconut
• Raw cacao nibs
• Dried cranberries
• A few tbsp of ground flax meal
• Chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Use a spoon or small scooper to make balls. You may need to keep a bowl of water nearby to wet your hands so the batter doesn’t stick to them. 
3. Place energy bites in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 3 months. 

BASIC OVEN ROASTED VEGETABLES

• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees

• Cut vegetables into even pieces

• Place cut up vegetables in large bowl, drizzle with a few tablespoons of olive oil

• Add salt plus any herbs/seasonings 

• Toss veggies in bowl w/ oil and seasonings

• Spread onto a baking sheet. Keep veggies evenly spaced and try not to crowd them 

• Bake for approximately 30 minutes (dense/root veggies such as brussel sprouts, parsnips, etc may take 45 minutes) 

oat flour banana bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ¾ cups Oat Flour (Roughly 2 ¼ Cups Rolled Oats)
• 4oz (½ Cup) Organic Coconut Oil
• 1 Cup Coconut Sugar
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• ½ Teaspoon Salt
• 5oz (just over ½ cup) Greek Yogurt, Plain or Vanilla
• 3 Very Ripe Bananas (the browner the better)
• Optional Add Ins:
  • 1/2 cup walnuts 
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • Top with shredded coconut before baking

DIRECTIONS

• Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 9X5 loaf pan.
• In a food processor blend oats until a fine flour texture is formed.
• Melt coconut oii and mix together with coconut sugar in a large bowl. Then add eggs and vanilla. Mix in oat flour, baking soda, and salt.
• In a seperate bowl mash bananas. Fold the bananas and greek yogurt into the flour mixture.
• Pour into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 50-60 minutes. 
• Let cool for 30 minutes before inverting out of the pan onto a plate. Enjoy!

*recipe adapted from Confesssions of a Baking Queen

SWEET POTATO BROWNIES

INGREDIENTS

1 cup sweet potato (cooked and mashed)

½ cup any nut butter

¼ cup maple syrup or agave

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup cocoa powder

¼ cup oat flour (you can grind raw oats in a blender)

½ cup chocolate chips (vegan if desired)

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

Line a 9 x 9 inch pan with parchment paper

In one bowl, combine sweet potato, nut butter, syrup and vanilla.

In a separate bowl, combine oat flour and cocoa powder.

Combine all ingredients and mix in chocolate chips. 

Transfer to baking pan and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

Top with coconut based whipped topping and enjoy!

3 INGREDIENT HEALTHY COOKIES

INGREDIENTS:

2 medium bananas (ripe)

1 1/2 cups rolled or quick oats or a combo of both

1/3 – 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Optional add ins:

Vanilla, cinnamon, shredded coconut, walnuts, raisins

DIRECTIONS:

Mash bananas in bowl with back of a fork

Stir in oats and chocolate chips

Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes

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DANCE

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Booiaka: @booiaka  $35/month.

 

FITNESS

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MEDITATION (FREE)

Jay Shetty: Live Daily 9:30am Pacific. @jayshetty

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Calm: www.calm.com

 

HEALTHY PUMPKIN PIE SHAKE

• 1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• ¼ cup organic pumpkin puree (for a thicker shake, freeze in ice cube tray)
• 10 ounces water or non-dairy milk (almond, coconut, rice, etc)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice or ½ tsp plus ½ tsp cinnamon
• ice (to desiered thickness)
• ½ frozen banana (optional for added sweetness)
• Top with tsp of chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• For frappuccino add ½ cup cold brew coffee

BLEND AND ENJOY!

 

PUMPKIN PROTEIN PANCAKES

Ingredients: (makes 2 – 3 small pancakes)

1 scoop vanilla protein powder (taste varies depending on type of protein powder)

¼ cup puréed pumpkin

¼ cup egg whites (approximately 2 egg whites)

3 tablespoons oatmeal

Cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice to taste

2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

1 teaspoon chia seeds or walnuts

Splash of non-dairy milk (if batter is too thick)

 

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, and stir together with a spoon or whisk until there are no lumps.

 

2. Heat a skillet coated with non-stick spray.

 

3. Pour batter into the skillet, cooking one pancake at a time until all of the batter is used up.

2O REASONS WHY SUGAR IS RUINING YOUR HEALTH

Adapted from 146 Reasons Why Sugar Is Ruining Your Health, By Nancy Appleton, Ph.D.

1. Sugar can suppress the immune system.
2. Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children.
3. Sugar can weaken eyesight
4. Sugar can cause premature aging.
5. Sugar can cause heart disease.
6. Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
7. Sugar can increase cholesterol.
8. Sugar can increase blood pressure.
9. Sugar causes food allergies.
10. Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
11. Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.
12. Sugar can cause cataracts.
13. Sugar can make the tendons more brittle.
14. Sugar can cause depression.
15. Sugar can contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
16. Sugar can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
17. Sugar can worsen the symptoms of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
18. Sugar can lead to prostrate cancer.
19. Sugar can increase the risk of stomach cancer.
20. Sugar can cause liver tumors

………AND THAT’S JUST 2O OUT OF 146 REASONS. 

 

HOME MADE ALMOND MILK (so easy!)

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds
• Water
• Pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• Cinnamon (optional)
• Dates, raw honey, pure maple syrup, agave, stevia (to taste, optional)

Instructions

• Soak 1 cup raw almonds overnight. Throw out the water the next day.
• Blend almonds with 4 cups of fresh water.
• Strain mixture through nut milk bag or very fine strainer.
• If adding in optional ingredients, pour milk back into blender and add a pinch of salt, cinnamon, desired sweetener and vanilla extract.

Tips and tricks:

• Your milk will separate after a little while in the fridge.  This is normal just give it a good shake.
• Your almond milk will last about 5-7 days in the fridge.
• You can freeze your almond milk.
• To make coffee creamer: use less water (maybe half) and add whatever sweetener you like.

A few variations:

• Macadamia Coconut Milk: instead of almonds, soak ½ cup raw, unsalted macadamia nuts and ½ cup unsweetened, shredded coconut overnight. Drain and follow the rest of the steps above.
• Cashew Oat Milk: instead of almonds, soak ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews and ½ cup steel cut oats overnight. Drain and follow the rest of the steps above.

 

LOW FAT GUACAMOLE

INGREDIENTS

1 cup canned green peas, rinsed and drained or 1 cup fresh or frozen green peas.

1 ripe avocado

½ cup salsa

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 green onion, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

1 garlic clove, minced or pressed

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1. If using fresh or frozen peas, blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes to soften. Drain well and immediately rinse under cold water to prevent further cooking.
2. Cut the avocado in half lengthwise. Twist to separate the halves, remove the pit and scoop out the flesh.
3. For chunky guacamole: mash the avocado and peas together using a potato masher or fork.
4. For a creamier texture: combine the avocado and peas in a food processor.
5. Add the salsa, lemon juice, green onion, cilantro, garlic and cumin and stir or process until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

*Guacamole is best served the day it is made but if you have leftover, store in tightly covered container in the refrigerator. Guacamole will keep for up to 1 day.

Adapted from Neal Barnard, MD recipe

CHIA SEED PUDDING RECIPES

Vanilla Chia Seed Pudding
Serving Size: Serves 4

Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups coconut, almond or soy milk
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (or substitute with a few drops of stevia)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 1/3 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 cup berries

Instructions:
Whisk milk, maple syrup, and extracts until smooth. Stir in chia seeds. Divide mixture evenly between 4 glasses. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator overnight or for a minimum of one hour. Top with berries and serve.

Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Serving Size: Serves 4

Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups coconut, almond or soy milk
• 4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (or substitute with a few drops of stevia)
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup chia seeds
• 1/2 cup berries

Instructions:
Whisk milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder and extract until smooth. Stir in chia seeds. Divide mixture evenly between 4 glasses. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator overnight or for a minimum of one hour. Top with berries and serve.

Chia Seed Pudding For One
Serving Size: Serves 1

Ingredients:
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch kosher salt
• Berries, mango, etc

Instructions:
In a small mason jar combine the ingredients, stir and refrigerate overnight. Top with fruit and serve.