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Green Tea Matcha

2/25/2015

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Organic green tea matcha with hemp milk. I'm in love . Green tea matcha is alkalizing, detoxifying, rejuvenating and energizing and is loaded with antioxidants, the amino acid L-theanine & EGCG all making this drink a powerful immune booster and free radical zapper. What's in your cup today? 
Be well. Namaste.
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Radish - the unassuming root vegetable

2/2/2015

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Buckwheat groats w/ginger, sea salt, ghee, turmeric, parsley and radish. The radish is an unassuming root vegetable which packs more health benefits than you may be aware of. Stimulating the flow of bile, radishes are a useful tool for fat digestion, decongesting the gall bladder, and cleansing of both the liver and the blood - especially in the spring, since they reduce built-up toxins (ama) in the body, as well as excess of the heavy, earthy kapha dosha. Radishes are both pungent and heating and the lightness and dryness of this vegetable supports clearing out accumulations, such as winter-time inactivity, excess weight, congestion, or phlegm. They have also been used to break up gallstones and kidney stones in many cases as well as being useful for decreasing the acidity of the blood and stomach. They are also very high in vitamin C and help with skin health and wound healing. Please note radish may aggravate Pitta Dosha in large amounts. 
Be well. Namaste. 
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Radish makes a very nice addition to this buckwheat salad. 
RECIPE
Ingredients:
1 cup buckwheat groats
2 cups water
1 tsp ghee
1 tsp turmeric
1/4-1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp garlic 
1 Tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp of himalayan sea salt
1 Tbsp parsley (dry) or 1/4 cup fresh chopped
3-4 small radishes diced

Directions:
Bring water to a boil, put in buckwheat & ghee as well as all ingredients except the radishes. Then cover and reduce heat to a simmer for 10-12 minutes or until all water has been absorbed, stirring often. Add in radish last and set in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill before serving. 
Enjoy!
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