Can You See Yourself in This?

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Reading Time: 4 minutes I was obese, nearing 200 pounds. Yoga was difficult because of my belly fat. I had various health problems as a result of my weight; heart palpitations, acid reflux, and hypothyroidism. I had always been a thin and active child—Corporate America fattens more than just your wallet.

My doctor’s nutritional advice? Eliminate my daily 1 cup of coffee. He mentioned NOTHING about the rest of my diet, and didn’t even ask about it. And he was a wonderful physician!

The Secret Doctors Don’t Want You to Know…

Leave a Comment / Ancient Wisdom, Hope - Nutrition / By / September 15, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes Her illness and journey became my inspiration to get healthier as I age. I’m honored to help others do the same… it’s not about discarding western medicine. It’s more than just nutrition and cooking, though that is my #1 “thing” I do—it’s the most important thing to our success.

But it’s also about our brain health, our thoughts, our focus, our dreams, and our quest for being the best at what we want to do.

Easy Plant-Based Cheeze Demo 101

In this interactive online Zoom workshop, you’ll learn to make show-stopping, multi-purpose, SIMPLE plant-based cheeses. All cheezes use ingredients you can find at your local grocery store, with little fuss. A Q&A session is offered at the end of the workshop with recipe suggestions; ingredients are provided beforehand so you can make it as we go, if desired. This menu is 100% plant-based and is gluten, soy, and dairy-free.

Cashew Cheezy Sauce
Walnut Parmesan
Flavored Yogurt Cheeze
Artichoke-Spinach Dip

Putting it all together

In this interactive online Zoom workshop, you’ll prepare the items below while I guide you in my kitchen. Even if you missed the last 2 classes, I’ll show you how to make simple, healthy, whole food dishes! A Q&A session is offered at the end of the workshop with recipe suggestions; ingredients are provided beforehand, so you can make it as we go along. This menu is 100% plant-based and is gluten and soy-free:
• Cashew Crème/Pesto: from Alfredo to a low-fat Caulifredo, you’ll love the versatility!
• Pandorable Patty: Possibly the best veggie burger there is, with no weird preservative, only a handful of ingredients, and a delicious texture!
• Bean pasta w/zucchini ribbons: High-protein, whole food pastas are the rage! Add zucchini ribbons and take your health to a new level!

Healthy Dessert Swaps

In this interactive online Zoom workshop, you’ll prepare the items below while I guide you in my kitchen. A Q&A session is offered at the end of the workshop with recipe suggestions; ingredients are provided beforehand, so you can make it as we go along. This menu is 100% plant-based and is soy-free:

Avocado Mousse with variations: Chocolate & Key Lime
Banana Ice Cream: Never let bananas go to waste again!
Black Bean Brownies: No one knows the secret protein in these no-oil brownies!

I’ll “Cashew” Later Cooking Demo

In this interactive online Zoom workshop, you’ll prepare the items below while I guide you in my kitchen. A Q&A is offered at the end of the workshop with recipe suggestions; ingredients are provided beforehand, so you can make it as we go along. This menu is 100% plant-based and is gluten and soy-free:

Cashew Sour Crème: I’ll give you plenty of reasons to never run out of this!
Cashew Rawcotta: the easiest and most addictive replacement for ricotta!
Cashew Ranch dressing: here’s a whole food, natural, safe, delicious dip and dressing!

Spring Cleaning Cooking Demo

It’s time to add lighter veggies to your plate, while still enjoying the comforting mouth-feel of cashews. A Q&A session is offered at the end of the workshop with recipe suggestions; ingredients are provided beforehand so you can make it as we go, if desired. This menu is 100% plant-based and is soy/dairy -free.
Yummy Rolls – squash filled w/cashew ricotta & topped w/sauce
Garden Rotini – pasta, sauce, veggies, cashew ricotta
Baby Greens w/Creme Sauce – so simple you may have this every week!

Nuevo HipPea Cooking Demo

In this interactive Zoom workshop, we’ll discover tasty new ways to use healthy ingredients. A Q&A session is offered at the end of the workshop with recipe suggestions; ingredients are provided beforehand so you can make it as we go, if desired. This menu is 100% plant-based and is soy/dairy/gluten-free. I created each of these recipes for private meal clients and health food markets.
Chickapea Salad – an alternative to chicken salads commonly sold in deli’s and bagel shops
Clean Start Kale Salad – if you’re not already a kale lover, you may be at the end
Chia Pudding – high-fiber, Omega 3 chia bowls with 4 variations. No more chia pets!

Easy Plant-Based Cheeze Demo 201

In this interactive online Zoom workshop, you’ll learn to make show-stopping, multi-purpose, SIMPLE plant-based cheeses. All cheezes use ingredients you can find at your local grocery store, but may require a trip to your local natural food market. While these cheezes are simple to make, they require 12-24 hours culturing—they’re worth the wait, I promise! A Q&A session is offered at the end of the workshop with recipe suggestions; ingredients are provided beforehand so you can make it as we go, if desired. This menu is 100% plant-based and is gluten and dairy-free.
Cashew Soft Gruyere
Cashew Cream Cheeze
Tofu Cheeze
Smoked Muenster (it melts!)

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