Tired!

I'm going through a tired phase.  Week 3 detox.  I still soldier on but I feel a little washed out.  Not sure if there's something else going on or my body working hard to detox but I'm regularly feeling tired and run down.  I've got confident with my diverse cooking options and if all else fails - egg salad will do!  Gotta keep on going and know that this is a great investment in my future health!  :)

Sugar free, gluten free, lactose free...yet tastyyyyy Almond Meal Muffins!

I made 12 and froze half so I have them as a handy snack to defrost and heat up with a little butter as a treat! 

1 cup almond meal
1.5 cups Coconut flour (expensive but delicious and gluten free)
4 teaspoons baking power2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup soy milk (or rice milk)
150g butter (melted)
1/2 cup of xylitol or a stevia (remember it's strong so use sparingly)

Mix dry ingredients and then add wet ingredients ensuring the melted butter doesn't cook the egg!  Gently fold together.  Ensure you use a well greased muffin baking tray.  Bake for 20 mins but check at 15 mins and adjust time if needed.

These don't satisfy sweet cravings if you don't use sugar substitute but they are delicious in their coconut and almond flavour.  Enjoy!

Really easy to make humus dip!

Blend (in a blender) chickpeas (soak them overnight if using dried chickpeas and rinse then cook for 30 minutes - they should be soft but still hold their shape), tahini (sesame paste - yum), garlic (I use 3 cloves chopped up), lemon juice, olive oil, cumin powder, pepper and water as required.  Mix in a blender and keep tasting to find the right flavour for you.  Use cellery, asparagus, cucumber and any other vegies to dip in and enjoy.  Tasty!

Kapai Puku - great addition to your meals!

Filled with seeds, buckwheat, rice bran, amaranth, etc..High in Omega3. Fruit free/sugar free/gluten free. I add this to brown rice puffs for breakfast with brown rice milk. It's an exfoliate for your intestinal tract. Check out www.kapaipuku.com. Yummmmm....

Yummy stir fry!

You can stir fry all vegies using any of the oils allowed on the diet.  Add any vegies you like and chop into long thin slices for an authentic look.  Use sprouts & raw organic cashews to add some texture.  Use fresh ginger, coriander, garlic and chilly if you can handle it. 

Make sure your wok is hot to start with and put in the onion, coriander, ginger, garlic and chilly first to get the flavours out.

If using meat, cook this first and then take out and put aside.  Add more oil if required and then throw in the vegies and toss until almost cooked. Put the meat back in and leave to simmer for a few mins until all cooked.

So tasty!

Evening "cocktail"!

Chop up some fresh mint and mix with lime juice - add to filtered water and ice or use soda water.  Finish with a straw to make you feel like you're having a cocktail!  Delicious and refreshing. 

Leftover egg whites?

After trying to make an aioli (which failed as per last post) I had left over egg whites.  So I suggest you scramble them!  Mix with some vegies of choice (onion, capsicum/peppers, chilly, basil, garlic and tomatoes) and you have a delicious breakfast or snack.  I actually find it lighter than using all the egg.  Yummy!