Beware of mixes with too many
nuts or seeds in, and if you have male rats, don't feed them too much protein, or any citrus fruits - both can be bad for their kidneys.
For all these reasons, make sure to include protein - rich foods like meat, fish, poultry, tofu, beans, peas,
nuts or seeds in your daily menu.
I had a random chocolate craving one day but really wanted to have
nuts or seeds in the chocolate.
I only use whole food fats like
nuts or seeds in my recipes.
And can I squeeze
any nuts or seeds in my diet?
Pour off the soaking liquid and rinse
the nuts or seeds in freshwater.
This can be done by simply dissolving 2 teaspoons of salt in water and soaking
nuts or seeds in this mixture at room temperature for at least seven hours or overnight.
Put the roasted
nuts or seeds in the bowl of a food processor and turn it on.
You can replace any of
the nuts or seeds in any Green Thickie recipe with this homemade protein powder.
I had a random chocolate craving one day but really wanted to have
nuts or seeds in the chocolate.
Opt for
nuts or seeds in their most natural state, without added oils or salt.
It's also easy to use
another nut or seed in place of the pumpkin seeds to suit your tastes or allergies.
Not exact matches
PUFAs During my dive into the current research, I came across a small study from the Netherlands that suggests we should also enjoy polyunsaturated fatty acids,
or PUFAs, found
in fish and
in many
nuts and
seeds.
I usually soak oats
in water
or kefir and then add coconut milk, toasted desiccated coconut,
seeds, cinnamon, blueberries,
nut butter, cacao powder
or anything else I can find.
I switched the recipe a bit as I didn't have pine
nuts or coriander leaves so I put
in 1/2 tsp of ground coriander and I was going to toast pumpkin
seeds for an added crunch, but I forgot to make them.
Here are some optional add -
in ideas, if you happen to have them on hand: quick pickled onions, your favorite sauce
or dressing, toasted
nuts or seeds.
Maybe, you could write a post explaining how to keep products (if
in the fridge
or not) like miso, tahini, coconut oil,
nuts,
seeds (I ve read that
seeds like flaxseed
or some
nuts should be kept
in the fridge ¿?)
I find that pumpkin
or sunflower
seeds are the best replacement for
nuts, you can get these
in butter forms too x
Pudding 4 1/2 cups macadamia
nuts — preferably soaked and dehydrated 4 1/2 tablespoons coconut butter 6 grams
or about 3/4 cup Irish moss — soaked
in hot water for 10
or more minutes and drained 3/4 cup raw agave syrup
or more if you like sweeter 1 1/4 cup sliced banana 2 1/4 cups coconut milk — see panna cotta recipe 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 vanilla bean —
seeds matcha powder — to taste
I buy
nuts already ground / chopped,
seeds can be crushed
in a pestle and mortar, and with dates (
or other dried fruit) they can be chopped small, gently heated
in a pan with a splash of water, and then they're soft enough for a stick blender!
I can't guarantee success since I haven't tried it myself, but you could add 1/2 cup
nut or seed butter of your choice and 1/4 cup cacao butter
in place of the coconut butter.
Or include the banana
in a smoothie with greens,
nuts, hemp
seeds, etc..
So many great grain free options and I think any thick
nut or seed butter would work for this, possibly give it a stronger flavor though but not
in a bad way.
If you're trying to reverse heart disease, then Esselstyn's research suggests no added fat
or extra fatty items
in the diet (avocados,
nuts,
seeds, oils).
It combines peanut butter, honey, oats and grains, but feel free to use any kind of
nut, grains,
seeds or even dried fruit
in the mixture — just stick to the quantities
in the recipe, and you'll get a different kind of energy bars each and every time.
Just about every mixture includes
nuts (most often hazelnuts, but various other kinds may be used alone
or in combination), sesame
seeds, coriander, and cumin.
Some of the ingredients you will find
in homemade granola bars are:
nuts, oats, dried cereal, fruit puree, fresh
or dried fruit,
seeds such as flax, chia
or sunflower
seeds, spices and sweeteners.
Check them after the standard baking time, too — oilier
nuts or seeds will usually require a little extra time
in the oven.
You can customize the flavour by adding spices to the oil before cooking the popcorn (I'm a fan of chili powder),
or tossing around add -
ins like
nuts,
seeds, coconut, chocolate chips, Parmesan cheese, etc. when the kernels have finished popping.
Put
in a glass and garnish with sliced banana, strawberries, raw granola (get one at your health food store
or make your own by mixing your favorite
seeds, coconut flakes,
nuts and sprouted grains), raw cacao nibs, and fresh mint.
Some suggestions: instead of tomatoes, try any juicy, slightly sweet vegetable; add some kidney beans
in there; replace the cucumbers with something equally crunchy, like fresh bell peppers; if you like the taste of raw onions, you can put some of those
in; sub out the Feta for a goat cheese
or perhaps Parmesan shavings; add roasted
nuts or seeds; etc..
Feel free to play around with adding chia
seeds, flax
seeds,
nuts, additional fruit,
or any flavors you would normally put
in oatmeal.
This homemade version yields nearly 8 dozen crackers (less, if you don't cut them as thinly as instructed) and is made from things you likely already have hanging around
in the cupboard, maybe with the exception of the dried fruit and /
or nuts and
seeds.
There are heaps of versions of this Nordic / Viking / Stone Age bread (Stenalder Brød) floating around the internet; my version has a large variety of
nuts and
seeds but if you don't have one
in particular
or the walnuts are on special you can chop and change the quantities to your liking.
If you are using any herbs, spices, dried fruit
or other flavourings for a sweet
or savoury option, mix these
in with the
nuts and
seeds.
I avoid processed fats, like margarine
or canola oil, but whole fats from olives, avocados, coconuts,
seeds,
nuts, and humanely raised animals (butter, lard, suet, schmaltz) are a necessary part of the diet, and lead to feeling full
in ways that allow people to cut down on sugar (which is less healthy, as you say).
Using the medium grater on a food processor, mandolin,
or hand grater, grate the beets and carrots and place
in a medium bowl with the
nuts and the
seeds.
TIP: Store
nuts and
seeds in the fridge
or freezer to preserve their delicate fat content, preventing rancidity.
Almonds can be substituted for other
nuts or seeds, however their oil content can change the way the batter behaves, so it's probably best to use almonds on your first try, and then play around once you're confident
in your macaron skills.
Just replace the tablespoon of peanut butter
in this recipe with another kind of
nut or seed butter, and you have yourself a super simple, delicious, and protein - rich energy bar that doesn't require baking, cooking,
or any fancy - pants techniques.
I like to toast
nuts and
seeds either on a baking sheet
in a 300 °F oven until fragrant
or in a cast iron pan until fragrant.
In addition to coffee beans, the versatile grinder can be used for chopping
or grinding
nuts,
seeds, herbs, and spices — perfect for everything from summer salads and gourmet entrees to yummy baked goods.
I find Jennifer has a real knack with spices and flavors that I wouldn't be surprised with a sub, like steamed cauliflower
or even pumpkin
or sunflower
seeds, which are lower
in fat than
nuts, and no oil, it would still be fantastic.
It's super easy, low
in carbs and works with any
nuts or seeds.
Choose Raw - Since we're roasting the
nuts and
seeds in the oven, you'll need raw
nuts and
seeds for this recipe rather than anything pre-roasted
or salted.
Choose Raw — Since we're roasting the
nuts and
seeds in the oven, you'll need raw
nuts and
seeds for this recipe rather than anything pre-roasted
or salted.
I used mixed
nuts here to get a good variety
in flavor and texture, but feel free to use this on any
nut or seed variety you like — it will be just as excellent!
If you do not have both almonds and cashews
in your pantry, feel free to sub another
nut or seed!
Then dip
in hemp
seeds or ground up Brazil
nuts and place on parchment paper.
What's
in it: 3 apples (a firm apple like honey crisp
or granny smith are easiest to slice with the mandolin) Ground cinnamon, to taste Pinch of salt, to taste (optional) For the dip: 1/3 cup plain yogurt (greek
or regular are fine) 2 tablespoons creamy peanut
or almond butter 1 teaspoon maple syrup Optional garnishes for dip: fresh apple slices, chopped peanuts, drizzle of maple syrup If you're making nachos, some topping ideas include: chopped
nuts /
seeds, pomegranate
seeds, dried fruit, shaved coconut, chia
seed