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Health related ideas, foods, lifestyles etc. to reduce stress, increase energy, be happy, create harmony, etc…

Chia Seed Water Beverage

By on Dec 19, 2016 in Healthy Alternatives |

Chia Seeds are light and have a nutty taste, odorless and will absorb any flavor they are soaked in. They are easy to add to recipes. Here is my favorite: 2 cups water 1/8 tsp. Maple extract 1/4 tsp. Stevia Mix all ingredients together and stir for 1 minute. Let sit 20 minutes or overnight. Daily intake recommendation: The WHO (and USDA) recommend a daily intake of...

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Feeding a Gluten-free Sourdough Starter

By on Dec 16, 2016 in Healthy Alternatives |

If you received a Sourdough Culture from me -(or someone else)- The starter must be fed at regular intervals in order to ensure a vigorous, healthy leavening agent. (keep in refrigerator, when not needed, see below for maintenance) When maintained at room temperature, the starter will always be fresh and ready to use for baking within a few hours of feeding. 1....

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GF Sourdough, vegan, whole grain, sandwich bread

By on Dec 16, 2016 in Healthy Alternatives |

This bread is perfect for slicing and toasting. It has a flexible texture and a sturdy structure, Ingredients: · 1 cup milk of choice (almond, coconut, soy, etc.) · 2 Tbsp. coconut sugar · 1/4 cup water · 1-1/2 cups gluten-free sourdough starter · 3 Tbsp. psyllium · 3 Tbsp. flax · 3 Tbsp. oil plus more for greasing the pan · 3/4 cup sorghum flour · 3/4 cup certified...

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