Remember Your Fall Cleanse!

Fall is kidney and lung season, according to Chinese Medicine.  If you have not done a Fall cleanse please book an appointment with Natalie

RAW PALEO PUMPKIN BALLS - these taste fantastic!

I made these for my husband before his Scotia half marathon as a way to get some low glycemic carbohydrates to increase muscle glycogen reserves & get some healthy protein along with lots of vitamins and minerals.  They taste like pumpkin pie fulling.

INGREDIENTS

• 10 medjool dates, pitted
• 1/3 cup raw walnut halves
• 1 cup hemp seeds
• 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1/3 cup goji berries
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• pinch of sea salt

DIRECTIONSMAKES 24-28 BALLS

1. Remove pits from dates and process in food processor.
2. Add remaining ingredients and process to combine.
3. Roll into balls (1 inch across).
4. Serve or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
5. Enjoy! :)

Happy Thanksgivng

Anne's Amped Up Power Green Smoothie

2 cups of power greens (Organic - Kale, spinach etc.)

1 cup of Brazil nut milk (Homemade)

1 banana

½ a mango

1 cup of water

1 TBSP coconut oil

1 date

1 tsp spirulina

1 scoop of Sun Warrior Protein powder

2 TBSP hemps seeds

1 TBSP chia seeds

1 cap full of Sun Warrior Fulvic Acid (optional)

This version is more satisfying for my appetite….more protein, fat and fibre.

Steamed Swiss Charr by Ann

1 large bunch Swiss chard.  (strip leaves off of the tough stems and chop – for no waste, blanch the stems and freeze for the next time you make soup)

1 tbsp evoo

1 tbsp filtered water

¼ tsp ground cori

ander

½  tsp ground cumin

1 small garlic clove – mashed

Sea salt

Heat oil on low temp, add the spices.  When fragrant, add garlic and stir often ( don’t burn the garlic) for a minute.

Add the water, then add the chopped chard, tossing to coat.  Cover and steam for 5 minutes.

Done!

For my Patients: Time to Start Bee Propolis

As the weather has started rapidly changing, it is time to start your winter protocols of Bee Propolis.  Please call the clinic if you are unsure of the dose.

Ann's Hot Chocolate

Makes 4 servings

1 heaping TBSP raw cocoa

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ginger

1 tsp turmeric

Pinch of cayenne

1 TBSP cocoa nibs

1 TBSP honey

1 tsp Maca

1 tsp Mesquite powder (optional)

1 TBSP Chia seeds

1 package of unsweetened Acai (frozen) (optional)

3 TBSP almond butter

2 TBSP coconut oil

4 cups hot water – add more if needed.

Blend until smooth and frothy.

Yummy!!