Gluten Free Raw Foods Recipes: Dr. Ritamarie’s Latest Kelp Noodle Creation
The other day I posted about how excited I was about Kelp Noodles . Not only are they highly nutritious, because they are made from kelp, a power packed green that grows in the sea, but they are delicious as well.
If you’ve ever been on a gluten free diet, or a raw and living foods diet, you know that the noodle choices are a bit limited. You can spiralize zucchini and make a yummy angel hair pasta, but you can’t beat these kelp noodles, not only for flavor and texture, but for convenience as well.
I’ve been having a blast creating new recipes using the kelp noodles. I made one this past weekend that just might be the most nutritionally dense dish I’ve made to date. I’ll attempt to recreate the exact quantities of ingredients I used, but quite frankly, I don’t think it much matters i you get it exact. I bet there’s more calcium in this recipe than in a quart of milk. The photo is above.
Kelp noodles are available by the case of 12 ounce bags from Seatangle , 16 ounce bags form the Fresh ‘n Fun Co-op in Austin, Texas or individual 12 ounce bags from Raw Food World.
Here’s a fabulous, quick, easy recipe for sesame noodles,kelp style.
Wilted Greens with Kelp Noodles
- 1 bag kelp noodles
- 1 10 ounce jar of raw garlic sauerkraut
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 handful dandelion greens
- 1 inch slice ginger
- 2 tablespoons raw sesame tahini
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup water (depends on desired consistency)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 tomato
Put kelp noodles in a bowl and rinse well. Cover with water until sauce is ready. In blender, combine tahini, ginger and water. Adjust water to achieve a thick smooth consistency.
Put greens in a food processor and pulse chop until minced. Put salt over greens and massage until wilted. Finely dice tomato and red bell pepper. Drain kelp noodles and combine wiht sauerkraut, chopped vegetables and sauce. Stir until well combined or massage gently with your hands to help the noodles soften. Add salt to taste. Sprinkle with sesame seeds or pine nuts (optional). Eat immediately or save for later. The noodles soften more the longer they sit in the sauce.
Kelp noodles are available by the case of 12 ounce bags from Seatangle , 16 ounce bags form the Fresh ‘n Fun Co-op in Austin, Texas or individual 12 ounce bags from Raw Food World.
Please comment below to share your own kelp noodle experiences and recipes
Thanks
Love, Health and Joy,
Dr. Ritamarie
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Food For Adrenal Fatigue: An Awesome Raw Foods, Gluten Free Recipe Using Kelp Noodles Noodles
I’m so excited about these Kelp Noodles , available from Raw Food World . They’re made from highly nutritious kelp and a pinch of extra sodium alginate to hold them together. They’ve become one of my absolutely favorite foods. They are quick and easy to prepare and taste delicious. Their high calcium and iodine content make them the perfect food for supporting tired adrenals and sluggish thyroid.
Given Oprah’s recent discussions, thyroid problems are on a lot of minds these days. And why not? It’s become almost an epidemic. Between environmental pollutants, medications and processed, demineralized foods, it’s no wonder. And then of course there’s the gluten connection. More on that later.
Kelp noodles are the perfect way to get lots of minerals into your diet in a delicious, easy way. Each 4 ounce serving has 6 calories and 15% of your calcium requirement for the day. I usually eat an entire 1 pound bag in one sitting, so I get 60% of my calcium in 24 calories. It puts milk to shame. By contrast, an 8 ounce glass of milk has 149 calories (whole) or 104 calories(skim) and 30% of your recommended daily calcium requirement, the same as 12 calories worth of kelp noodles. Do the math. Calorie for calorie, the kelp noodles have more than 12 times the calcium than whole milk .
On top of being calcium powerhouses, Kelp noodles contain no saturated fat or cholesterol, and are loaded with other minerals, like zinc, magnesium and iodine, to name just a few.
Kelp noodles are available by the case of 12 ounce bags from Seatangle , 16 ounce bags form the Fresh ‘n Fun Co-op in Austin, Texas or individual 12 ounce bags from Raw Food World.
Here’s a fabulous, quick, easy recipe for sesame noodles,kelp style.
Sesame Ginger Kelp Noodles
- 1 bag kelp noodles
- 1 inch slice ginger
- 2 tablespoons raw sesame tahini
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- 1 clove garlic (optional)
- 2-3 tablespoons of lemon (or more to taste)
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup water (depends on desired consistency)
- sesame seeds(optional)
- chopped greens, scallions or other veggies
Put kelp noodles in a bowl and rinse well. Cover with water until sauce is ready. In blender, combine remaining ingredients until smooth. Adjust water to achieve a thick smooth consistency. Adjust salt to taste.
Pour sauce over noodles and massage with hands to help the noodles soften. Add chopped veggies if desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional). Eat immediately or save for later. The noodles soften more the longer they sit in the sauce.
Enjoy this. I’m going to go make some more.
Please commend below if you have experimented with Kelp noodles and have any other recipe ideas.
Thanks
Love, Health and Joy,
Dr. Ritamarie
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Spring Cleaning Your Body From the Inside Out: An Effective Strategy for Chronic Fatigue, Adrenal Exhaustion and Feeling Too Tired to Really Enjoy Your Life
Spring Cleaning is a common practice, not only in our modern world, but in primitive times as well. Why not? Spring is a time of renewal. If you’re suffering from chronic fatigue, adrenal exhaustion or are just too tired to really enjoy your life, I have great news for you.
Cleansing your body from the inside out, of impurities in food, water and air, as well as thoughts and people around you who are energy drains, is one of the most effective ways to revitalize your energy, reduce body fat and increase lean muscle and restore balance to your organs and glands.
What if you could do a spring cleaning of your internal organs, your digestive track and your mind? How would it feel to experience a state of renewal and a spike in energy in time for the warmer seasons— to be able to move about in comfort and with the energy to enjoy your kids, hobbies, vacations and social time?
Every 2 months or so I like to do a cleaning from the inside out. My favorite way to cleanse is with Green Smoothies.The program I usually do is a 1 week jump start and revitalize. It’s one of the easiest short cleanses you can do.
I’m developing a longer, deeper program for those who want to take it to the next level. I’ll be leading it later this spring with Tera of the Raw Divas. But more on that later.
You can read all about my one week Green Smoothie Cleanse and hear what those who’ve experienced the incredible renewal of a Green Smoothie Cleanse have to say about it by going to http://www.GreenSmoothieCleanse.com
On a green smoothie cleanse the goal is to replace all or most of your meals with delicious green smoothies. Don’t take my word for it, check it out. The results are nothing short of amazing.
I’m offering a special opportunity for everyone who is officially registered for the cleanse by midnight Saturday March 7.
Usually the cleanse is a single week, with no preparation or follow-up. For some, the transition is a bit challenging. For others, maintaining the healthy habits established during the cleanse is a difficult without support. Well, guess what?
I’m going to make it all very easy for you by turning the green cleanse into a full 4 week program.
*Week 1* will be the week to slowly transition off the energy zappers — caffeine, alcohol, and processed foods– while beginning to make green smoothies a regular part of each day.
*Week 2* will be geared towards transitioning to a diet high in fresh, whole, antioxidant and mineral rich raw and living foods.
*Week 3* will be our cleanse week. You’ll choose Plan A and drink nothing but green smoothies all week, or one of Options B or C and choose to replace some of your meals with green smoothies. You can also pick and choose the plan you follow on a day to day basis. The closer you get to following plan A the more profound the results.
*Week 4* will be the week to slowly transition back to *eating* your meals,instead of drinking them, with the focus on eating as much fresh, whole, living food as possible
The pace you go at is up to you. Since there are several cleanse options, you can choose the pace that’s right for you.
Until Saturday March 7, you’ll get to join in on the full 4 week cleanse for the same low price as the 7 day cleanse.
Here’s your chance to join hundreds of others on a program that has literally changed lives and get supported for a full 4 weeks.
Won’t you join me?
http://www.GreenSmoothieCleanse.com
Love, Health and Joy,
Dr. Ritamarie
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