herbal tea – Imagine Eden https://imagineedencc.com Food Stylist and Community Certified Herbalist Thu, 25 Oct 2018 05:00:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8 Lemony Kale, Avocado and Chickpea Salad By Chef Angelica https://imagineedencc.com/lemony-kale-avocado-and-chickpea-salad-by-chef-angelica/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 12:27:28 +0000 http://imagineedencc.com/?p=709

I know I know you are here fore the recipe but let me tell you about the Chef behind it first! I would like you all to meet someone very special! Her name is Chef Angelica of Soul Edibles and she is one of the smartest Chefs I know! She layers flavors like no other and knows how to make your taste buds sing. Her food does just that to me every time I taste it. Chef Angelica, soon to be graduate of The International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Atlanta has been cooking since she was a little girl. Her background of indigenous flavors combined with her technical savvy approach to food is what makes her a force in the culinary industry. She recently competed in a raw vegan cook off where she took 2nd place amongst some really talented Chefs who brought their A game. She is a new mommy of a beautiful baby girl Ashe’ Nandi and she has not skipped a beat. Truly a inspiration to me and the community she serves. Her food speaks for itself and to give you a little preview I would like to share one of her Raw Vegan Recipes with you. With that being said lets get cooking! Well Mixing because this is a Raw Vegan Challenge.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 avocado halved
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1 bunch kale stems removed and discarded, leaves coarsely chopped (about 8 cups)
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup roasted pumpkin seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Scoop the flesh from one of the avocado halves out of its skin and put in in a large bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice an 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and mash everything together. Add the coarsely chopped kale leaves and massage them by hand with the avocado mash until the kale becomes tender. Place the kale-avocado mash on a serving plate.

  2. Remove the flesh of the remaining avocado half from its skin and chop into bite-size chunks. Please in the bowl that contained the kale, and add the chickpeas.

  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Drizzle over the chickpeas and avocado and toss to combine. Pile on top of the kale-avocado mash, and top with the roasted pumpkin seeds.

]]> October is Liver Detox Month! https://imagineedencc.com/october-is-liver-detox-month/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:58:35 +0000 http://imagineedencc.com/?p=674 October is Liver Detox Month!

The Herbal blend is now available in my shop for purchase!

A liver detox is important to maintain optimal health! The liver is the bodies natural detoxifying system due to the fact that it cleanses the body of toxins helping to increase bile to support healthy digestion. Maintaining  a healthy liver is a must in order to detoxify everything it comes in contact with. When the liver is not healthy it cannot detoxify properly the bi product of these are symptoms like fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, itchy skin, jaundice, swelling body parts, dizzy spells and a number of other signals the body may send to get your attention.

This Custom blend has hand crafted organic medicinal herbs That help aid the liver in detoxifying the body! Herbs like Fenugreek seeds that are used for kidney ailments and vitamin deficiencies and digestive problems. Wild Yam Root is has been used to treat intestine disorders, gallbladder pain, rheumatoid arthritis and increasing energy. Sweet Fennel helps contribute to liver enzyme functions and and helps detoxify some cancer causing compounds in the body. Dandelion Root probably the best herb for a liver cleanse! That’s why it is the main ingredient in this blend. Dandelion root and the leaves helps the live flush out toxins and makes it easier for it to digest food and also promotes the healing systems of the body effectively cleaning the liver. Barberry helps to cleanse the gut and liver, boost heart health and is also rich in antioxidants and has been known to help prevent certain types of cancers. Chicory root has a long history of aiding in proper liver function. The Egyptians were know to consume large amounts to purify  liver and blood. Beet Powder is also a key ingredient in this blend. Beets are often used in combination with medications to help treat fatter liver and other liver diseases. Beets help lower levels of triglycerides and are also a major source of antioxidants. (thank me later) Milk Thistle is anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant also aiding in healthy live functions. Mandrake is a stimulant to the liver and intestines regulating bowels and removing waste and any other toxin build up. Yellow dock used for blood cleansing and helpful for oxidative stress (something that is involved in creation of cancer) this herb facilitates detoxification also working on lymph system. And lastly Ginger Root which is one of my favorites. This root herb is great for inflammation reduction, improves digestion, boost immunity, fights pathogens like parasites, fungi, viruses and bacteria. Ginger helps eases asthma, stops nausea and aids in cold and flu symptoms. Ginger helps blood circulation and supports the delivery of oxygen minerals and vitamins to cells in the body. Listen I could talk about ginger all day but in short Ginger is the original Gangsta of Herbs! Here is a link to one of my favorite articles on Ginger!

Ginger Root Tea for Liver Health

 

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