Earthly Eating

1. Açai
:

• Boosts energy levels
• Provides vital vitamins, minerals and fiber.
• Free radical fighter
• Strengthens the immune system and helps slow the signs of aging.
• Helps with lowering cholesterol levels.
• Improves circulation and reduces inflammation.

2. Blueberry:

• Rich in vitamins and nutrients.
• Has strong antioxidants and helps with free radical damage.
• Has anti-aging benefits.
• Helps with many skin conditions.
• Reducing the appearance of scars.

3. Cranberry:

• Contains potent antioxidant properties.
• Helps against dental plaque.
• Has anti-carcinogenic and anti-cancer properties.
• Helps prevent heart disease.
• Helps prevent the development of kidney stones.

4. Goji:

• Has antioxidant properties and helps slow the aging process.
• contains health vitamins and nutrients.
• Helps to increase energy.
• Provides cardiovascular strength and health.
• Has immunes system support.

5. Strawberry:

• Has a huge range a nutrients and vitamins like vitamin C.
• Has great levels of phytonutrients and antioxidants.
• Helps fight free radical damage.

6. Raspberry:

• Has a great source of allergic acid and anti-carcinogenic properties.
• Contains powerful antioxidants and helps fight the signs of aging.
• Reduces the release of histamines and allergic reactions.
• Has anti-carcinogenic properties.
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Earthly Eating Recipes

Potato Salad
Makes 6 servings

7 cups cold diced potatoes that have been boiled to semi-soft
1/2 cup chopped sweet pickles
1/2 cup chopped celery
3/3 cup green onions
3/4 cup sliced radishes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cup mayo
3 hard boiled eggs

Combine the first 7 ingredients well with care. Try not to mash up the potatoes too much. Fold in the mayo and the eggs. Chill at least 2 hours and sprinkle with paprika and serve.

Happy Eating!

Have you head or read anything about the Brazilian fruit açaí. Ever wonder what it is? Grown in the Amazon, açaí tastes like a combination of rich dark chocolate and blackberries. This nutritious berry has antioxidants and essential fatty acids. It has been said its healing properties are some of the greatest and have been used in the Amazoine for centuries.

Due to its delicate texture and nature, whole açaí are unavailable in the United States. Instead, flash frozen pulp, which provides the same nutrients and great flavor as fresh, is available year round in your grocer’s freezer. The fruit comes into season September through January.

With ten times the amount of antioxidants found in grapes, açaí berries are a rich source of disease fighting anthocyanins, which are the antioxidants that give purple foods their color. They also provide protein, fiber and essential omega fatty acids.

You can add the fruit to smoothies and juice blends. Or make traditional açaí bowls with a purée of açaí pulp, banans and apple juice topped with granola. Look for açaí pulp in the grocer’s freezer Try a brand called Sambazon.

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Earthly Eating Recipe- Count Down To Christmas Recipe Of Sweets

Ginger Drizzle Cookies
Serves: Makes 3 dozen cookies

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole-wheat flour
2 tbs. ground flaxseed
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1 large egg
1/4 cup molasses

1. Whisk the all-purpose flour, whole wheat four, ground flaxseed, baking soda, ground ginger, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.

2. In a seperate bowl, combine the sugar and canola oil and beat on medium speed until well blended, about 1 minute. Add the gg and molasses and continue to beat until smooth, about 1 minute.

3. On low speed, gradually beat in the dry ingredients until just combined.

4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill until firm, at least 1 hour.

5. Preheat oven to 350°F.

6. Lightly oil or coat two large baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

7. Roll the dough into 1 1/4″ balls and place on a prepared baking sheet, leaving a 2″ space in between.

8. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer tem to a wire rack and cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.

10. When cookies have cooled completely, drizzle glaze over each cookie in a lattice or squiggle shaped design. For added fun, drizzle your initials, your children’s initials on top of the cookies.

Sugar Glaze:
1 cup confestioners’ sugar
2 1/2 tsp. 1% lowfat milk

1. Place sugar and milk in a bowl and stir until mixed throughly.

2. If the glaze is too thick, add a few drops of milk as needed.

Happy Eating!