Essential Living Foods

Here's an easy snack to make for any occasion!

2 cups pecans

1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee

1 tablespoon yacon syrup

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

sprinkle of cheyenne 

salt to taste

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BlytheRaw Get Luminous Superfoods Lunch

by Rebecca Velasquez on 26, Jan, 2012 in Recipes

The Beauty Soup

Yield: 4 servings

3 -5 collard green leaves with stem
3 tomatoes
2 carrots
6-8 sprigs cilantro
2 garlic gloves, no need to peel
1 inch fresh tumeric root

Run all ingredients through a juicer, stir and serve.

Sprinkle with avocado,...

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Decadent Dark Chocolate Goji Balls

by Rebecca Velasquez on 26, Jan, 2012 in Recipes

 

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