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Lemon Seedling

Lemon Seedlings

African Marigolds

Sweet Peppers.

Moon & Stars Watermelon

Vintage Photos Black History...((Sisters, 1875))

Sisters, 1875, a photo by Black History Album on Flickr.

Mama Mingz Pizza Sauce~Black Folks Eating Right

My son loves pizza and that was the one foods he begged me to allow him to eat with a plant based diet.

Why not, 

I can find a low calorie recipe sauce for pizza I already have a bread maker that makes pizza dough. I am more than half way there.

And I did.

And he loves it. 

The sauce is pretty good, if I don't say so my self.

(say it in your best Italian accent)

"MAMA Mingz Pizza Sauce"

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

1/2 cup minced  Sweet White Onion

2 cloves Garlic, pressed through a garlic press

2 tablespoons minced Sun-dried Tomatoes 
{ packed in olive oil}

2 teaspoons Dried Oregano

1-1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil

1/4 cup White Wine (like a Chardonnay)

1 {6 ounce} can of Tomato Paste

1 cup Water

2 pinches of Kosher Salt

1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

 Heat a large {10 inch} skillet over moderate heat. Add in olive oil and when hot, add in the minced onion and garlic. Stir until soft.

Now add in the minced sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano and basil and stir. The oil and the heat of the pan will soften up the dried herbs.

Pour in the 4 tablespoons of white wine and let that simmer until reduced by half.

Add in the entire can {6 ounces} of tomato paste and the cup of water. Switch over to a wire whisk and stir until combined. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes before seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper.

Pour in to a jar to cool and store in the fridge for a week, or use it tonight.

My Natural Hair & My Raw Plant Based Diet

I have been keeping record of the changes I have been having, since choosing a plant based lifestyle. I mentioned these changes in a previous  blog called " Change is Good".

However,I am noticing other positive changes as well, mostly my hair. 

About 5 years ago I went natural, meaning I choose not to relax my hair. 
However, my diet still consisted of meat and dairy. And about 11 months ago, I quit smoking  cigarettes cold turkey, but I was not eating correctly.

Up until recently, I've noticed a lot of growth in my hair, and nails, and how smooth my skin is. It’s amazing. 

I plan to document my hair

growth, using my own hair mixture.

I have been experimenting with some herbs, and will also share some natural hair gels recipes, lotions and creams...
 You can make at home.

I am very excited about this new journey.

Another noticeable change in my body is,I don’t feel sick anymore after eating, I don’t feel bloated, like I use to feel after eating a totally cooked meal. 

I often wonder why I had not done this long time ago, gone raw or vegan, but just as quick as the thought enters my mind; I just shake it off and remember, it’s was just a moment in time.

You know better, you do better. 

This seen a version of this salad here.

Prep Time 15-20 mins..

What I used.

1 head of a medium red cabbage sliced into strips

2-3 stalks of celery, sliced

½ red onion, thinly sliced 

2 apples, cut into small pieces

 (I used one red delicious and one  granny green)

1/2 cup of golden raisins

1/2 cup of toasted walnuts

1/4 cup of chopped dill

1/4 cup of lemon juice

2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp of  mustard

1 tsp garlic powder

Sea Salt and pepper to taste
2 Servings

I use Red Wine Dressing on my Salad 

SOOO GOOD!!!

Directions

Combine lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, garlic powder, and salt and pepper in a small bowl.  Mix well with clean hands.

In a large bowl combine cabbage, celery, onion, apples, raisins, and dill.  


On low heat 
coat pan with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
roast your nuts.

Top with dressing .

Season then Enjoy!

~Wheat Grass~& its Many Health Benefits~Black Folks Eating Right

 Wheat grass

Wheat grass is a root made from the common wheat plant and is growing in popularity as an ingredient in juicing. 

I often use wheat grass on my salads and I usually juice about ½ cup of wheat grass every so often.

Wheat grass can be taken fresh, powder or pill form.

Research has shown that Wheat Grass has incredible healing proprieties, such as, curing cancer, a cancer preventative, and detoxification, It helps oxygenate and alkalize the blood…

 

Wheat grass contains 70% chlorophyll; it’s a powerful fighter and preventative of colon cancer.

Wheat grass extract absorbs free radicals....

Even though drinking wheat grass has been found to be beneficial drinking too much can lead to nausea and upset stomach.

You can get Wheat Grass at your local Whole Foods or Trader Joes, 

Or you can grow your own…

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Peach My Cheeks Mango Smoothie Recipe~Plant Based Diet

I love peaches, and had a taste for some in one of my smoothie, but peaches are not in season so they are a bit pricey this time of year.

But I purchased some any ways and I am glad I did, because the smoothie I created was delish…

I call her 

"Peach My Cheeks Mango Smoothie"

What I used:

A Blender

3 Peaches

1 Pineapple

1 Red Apple

1 Mango

1 carrot

Some ice cubes

Skin pineapples; remove the pits from the peaches, cut up your apples…

Blend for at 2-3 mins or until smooth

Serves 2-3

2 Beets & A Strawberry Juicing Recipe~Black Folks Eating Right

BEETS!! 

Yep. Beets…

 Beets should be eaten fresh, if you have not had fresh beets they taste like a sweet carrot and turnip…

Adding lots of fruits like granny green apples, pears and oranges helps mask that veggie taste. 

The benefits of juicing beets, once in a while*, are excellent.

Today I am sharing with you one of our favor juicing recipes.

I call it

"Two Beets & a Strawberry"

1 Pineapple cut and peeled

8-10 Strawberries

1 med Beetroot

1 Red Delicious Apple

Blend for about 2 mins or until smooth

  Makes about 2-4 servings

*(Side effects of drinking too much beet juice)

~~I usually add fresh beets to my juice twice a month.