Crazy Cauliflower and Curry Coconut Quinoa

Well, if the name of this recipe isn't a enough, you will get plenty of healthy benefits by eating this quick veggie dish.

high protein vegetarian meal

Cauliflower: a cruciferous vegetable high in estrogen lowering phytonutrients. Should be lightly steamed or stir-fried preferably in coconut oil


Spices: add a depth of flavor while being natural anti-inflammatory agents


Cumin - helps enhance immunity, increase metabolism, prevent digestive disorders
Coriander - helps control blood sugar and cholesterol levels
Garam Masala - a mixture of cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, cumin, black peppercorns
Chili Powder - a blend of peppers containing Capsicum which gives it heat
Tumeric - contains Curcumin which gives it a bright yellow color


Coconut: high in medium-chain fatty acids, provides energy and fuel for the brain


Quinoa: a seed high in protein usually eaten as a grain replacement

garnish with raisins and green onions

Crazy Cauliflower and Curry Coconut Quinoa

Cauliflower:

1 head organic cauliflower, chopped

2 tablespoons organic coconut oil

2 green onions, chopped

1 teaspoon each or to taste
      - cumin, coriander, gram masala, chili powder, turmeric

Salt to taste

Stir-fry cauliflower in melted coconut oil until tender

Add in green onion last couple of minutes

Quinoa:

1 cup organic quinoa

2 cups organic canned coconut milk

1 teaspoon yellow curry powder

salt to taste

Bring water and quinoa to a boil.

Simmer 20 minutes until water is absorbed & seeds sprout a tail

Quinoa can be soaked, sprouted and eaten raw for even more healthy goodness.

Garnish with raisins and green onions for an added touch.

Get Your Kitchen Organized

Getting your kitchen organized will help you with meal planning. If you know what ingredients you have  on the shelves then you can better determine what's for dinner. Spring is a great time to clean out the pantry and refrigerator, but it is good to do once a quarter just to keep things fresh.

My Spice Cabinet

Now that you are thinking about getting healthier, here is a list to help you know what things to just throw away, what to donate to your local food bank and what to go ahead and eat.


THROW AWAY

1. Anything with artificial sweeteners (the pink, the blue and yes, the yellow)
2. Anything with hydrogenated/partially hydrogenated oils
3. Anything with monosodium glutamate (MSG)
4. Anything in a package that was opened more than 3 months ago
5. Anything in the frig. that has gone bad or was cooked over a week ago

DONATE

1. Anything that is unopened, non-perishable that no longer fits into your new healthy lifestyle
    a. food with ingredients you can't pronounce or don't know what they are
    b. Ramen noodles left-over from college
    c. canned goods with sugar added - read the labels (green beans)
    d. that box of Hamburger Helper - please!

GO AHEAD AND EAT IT  (if you have to) BUT DON'T BUY IT AGAIN

1. Anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup
2. Wheat products (pasta, crackers, bread, cookies)
3. Low fat dairy products
4. Sugary treats & drinks
5. Anything soy-based


So you might be left with a semi-empty pantry. Now you can fill those shelves with healthy ingredients to make yummy meals. Shop week by week and build up your pantry over time so your wallet doesn't go into shock.

cleaned out pantry

Buying in bulk will save you a lot of money. It also allows you to buy a small amount of something new to see if you like it before you commit to a large quantity. When you buy in bulk it comes home in a plastic bag. To keep it fresh it is best to transfer the food into glass jars. 


Up-cycle glass jars from other foods you regularly purchase, (sauerkraut, salsa, coconut oil, old Ball jars) instead of throwing them in your recycle bin.


Keep fresh ingredients, like bananas, avocados, tomatoes in separate bowls on the counter in plain view. This way they get eaten and won't cause each other to spoil.

Just Getting Started

Everyone has to start somewhere.

Okra Seeds

So look at your life, what do you want to be different?


Make a list of what your ideal life looks like - in terms of health. Do you want more energy? Sleep better? Are you having digestive problems? Headaches? How many prescriptions do you take? Why?


Then look in your refrigerator, freezer and pantry. What's in there preventing you from your health goals?


Now think about how much movement you get in a day. Not everyday chores, office work or chasing your toddler - real intentional movement (aka exercise). What prevents you from getting regular exercise?


Next take this piece of paper and throw it away!

young okra plant in our urban garden

Not that these things are not valid, but they do not have to be YOU anymore. You can decide what the future holds. The most important person in your life should be you. No one else is going to take care of you, no one spends more time with you and no one is going to love you more than you love yourself.


You have the power to make your life what you want it. Start here, start now!

What Inspires Me

Jennifer, Hamilton and Willow

My husband inspires me the most. He was raised without medicine, has never been vaccinated and has never been to a medical doctor. I have never met anyone that grew up in a family that understood the true meaning of a healthy lifestyle. His father, also a chiropractor raised his children with the philosophy that the body is a self-healing organism and under the right conditions can over come most illnesses.


I was not raised that way. I grew up under a more mechanistic model - if you don't feel well you go to the doctor and you take medicine. This is most people's way of life. After attending chiropractic school myself, I have realized that there are more empowering ways to live. We do have the power to heal ourselves. With the proper nutrition, better movement and faith in God we can over come just about anything.

I aspire to live in a community where people live responsibly and in tune with nature. I want to teach people how to take care of themselves and raise their children without drugs, vaccines and surgery. I think that people are starving for this kind of information and I am ready to share it!


These are the things that inspire me. They inspire me to be a better person, to set a better image in which my daughter can learn and grow and become a better member of society.

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