22 Raspberry, Kale, Lemon Balm Salad
Reflection
You probably are aware that the benefits living healthy are vast. I like benefits, and I do my best to live in the healthiest way I can. Each day, I go through that acronym that I shared with you before: CHARMED. I center and connect, hydrate, aerate, rest, move, eat well, and take time to delight in the little things that spark joy in my life. Today I am sharing a recipe with you, and so, I will focus on the eating well aspect of this healthy lifestyle.
My concept of eating healthily is pretty simple. Eating healthily for me means eating whole, unrefined, plant-based foods. I eat this way for several reasons. By eating unprocessed and plant-based, I lower my risk of developing cancers, I prevent, and even have reversed heart disease, I prevent diabetes, I have lost weight, I have gained energy. My mind is sharper than ever before, and all the aches and pains that I struggled with previously have disappeared. No more painful headaches, no more deep aching joints, no more acid reflux. Medicines? My lifestyle if my medicine. It’s good medicine! All the side effects a positive! I am happier and healthier than ever before. In 2015, I made a choice to go plant based. I have not regretted that choice even once.
For me also, I eat my foods raw. I like how hydrating raw foods are. I like how easy they are to prepare and to clean up. I like how easily my body disgests them. Basically - I like how I feel when I eat raw fruits and vegetables with a little nuts and seeds each day.
The recipe I am giving to you today is a delicious low-fat-plant-based-raw-food recipe. It is perfectly balanced and loaded with nutrients. Specifically, it’s got 85% of the USDA recommended about of dietary fiber, 23% protein, 219% vitamin A, 334% vitamin C, 32% calcium, and 23% iron. And of course this is not all, just the top of the long list of what this meal is providing. Just think of all of the amazing things your body can do with all of these powerful ingredients! You can eat it at any time of the day; I personally think it makes a lovely brunch or lunch. Throughout the last few days, we have considered the raspberry and all of the benefits that come from eating that fruit. We have also learned about kale microgreens. They are so easy to grow and so packed with nutrients too. And yesterday we consulted the lemon balm. With all of this this knowledge we have about these ingredients, let’s celebrate today as we mindfully prepare this wholesome recipe and with awareness enjoy each taste.
Blessing to you and yours today - Namaste!
Recipe: Raspberry, Kale, Lemon Balm Salad
2 cups fresh raspberries
1 cup kale microgreens
2 cups nappa cabbage, shredded
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Add all to a large bowl, toss, and enjoy.