PURPLE BEAUTIES, BRAIN-FOOD GLOSSY EGGPLANT by melinda shears

Purple colors protect BRAIN cells 

Cousins of tomatoes, bellpeppers, potatoes

Purple-Beauties for Brain-Food

EASY EGGPLANT POTATOES SAUTE:

1. 5-eggplant, cut in cubes

2. 3-potatoes, cut in cubes

3. saute in olive oil til tender

4. add diced green onions

5. sea salt / pepper to taste

BON APPETIT!

VIVID ORANGE CARROTS, HONEY, RAISINS by meilnda shears

Farm Fresh Carrots full of orange healthy goodness:
"Eat your Carrots" says Mom!

RECIPE:
1. Slightly saute carrots in olive oil
2. Add 1/4 cup raisins
3. Add 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
4.Drizzle honey, allow to carmelize
BON APPETIT!

HAPPY HERBAL ITALIAN PARSLEY CASHEW WILD RICE - by melinda shears

MY FAVORITE HERBAL FOOD

HEART HEALTHY FOOD, FOLIC-ACID RICH!

WILD RICE SALAD RECIPE:

1. FINELY CHOP 1-BUNCH FRESH ITALIAN PARSLEY

2. ADD 1 CUP COOKED BLACK WILD RICE

3. SQUEEZE 1/2 LEMON JUICE

4. SPRINKLE OLIVE OIL

5. SALT / PEPPER TO TASTE

6. ADD 1/2 CASHEW PIECES

BON APPETIT!

"COOL AS A CUCUMBER" ENERGY-BOOSTING THIRST-QUENCHING WATERY CRUNCHINESS by melinda shears

I lOVE EATHING WHOLE CUCUMBERS!

THIRST-QUENCHING WATERY CRUNCH!

Eating Cooling Cucumbers soothes and cools body heat especially during summer hot weather

Eat the whole cucumber; ( skins, seeds and all!)

Has "Lignans" which helps balance hormones, hence

"cool as a cucumber"

QUICK THIRST-QUENCHING ENERGY-BOOSTING SNACK:

Cut cucumber in halves

Sprinkle natural cane sugar

BON APPETIT!



SWEET, TANGY CRUNCHY GOODNESS IN BRILLIANT SPLASH OF COLORS by melinda shears

RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPERS

TOMATOES IN HUES OF YELLOW, ORANGE AND RED

SWEET JUICY SEEDLESS RED FLAME GRAPES

RECIPE:

1 RED BELL PEPPER

1 GREEN BELL PEPPER

2 LARGE TOMATOES

ONE CLUSTER RED FLAME REDS

DICE BELL PEPPERS,TOMATOES IN BITE SIZE PIECES

ADD GRAPES

DRIZZLE OLIVE OIL AND BALSAMIC VINIGER TO TASTE

SPRINKLE FETA CHEESE

SERVE ON A BED OF FRESH BASIL LEAVES

BON APPETIT!



HAD TOO MUCH "ALE"? BREAKFAST KALE TO DETOX THE ALE! SAY "GOOD-BYE TO AIL"! by melinda shears

SO YOU HAD TOO MUCH "ALE"

AND THE BODY SAYS "I'M FEELING AIL"

EATING BREAKFAST KALE DETOX THE ALE

AND GET RID OF THE AIL!

DARK-BLUE GREEN LEAVES ARTISTICLY EMBOSSESD BY NATURE 

THE DINO-SAUR KALE REIGNS SUPREME!

DELICATE PEPPERY TASTE

RICH IN LIVER SUPPORT NUTRIENTS FOR ENTIRE BODY DETOX

RECIPE:

KALE, APPLES AND PINE NUTS SALAD

TAKE ONE BUNCH KALE

SLICE KALE INTO BITE-SIZE PIECES

SAUTE LIGHTLY WITH OLIVE OIL

ADD 1/2 PINE NUTS

ADD 1/2 CUP FINELY CHOPPED APPLES

SERVE ON A LARGE PLATE

SPRINKLE FETA CHEESE

BON APPETIT!!

YELLOW BANANAS ; SWEET, SOOTHING, CREAMY FLESH, POTASSIUM RICH HEALTHY SNACK!

EVER HAD A TUMMY ACHE

 OR A "CHARLIE HORSE LEG CRAMP"?

POTASSIUM IN BANANAS CAN SOOTHE THE TUMMY

HELP LEG CRAMPS GO-AWAY

PECTIN FIBER FIGHTS CONSTIPATION

BANANA ALMOND SANDWICH

2 Pieces wholesome bread

Spread Almond Butter on bread

Add ripe banana slices

Drizzle your favorite honey

BON APPETIT!

RUBY RED SWISS CHARD, NUTRIENT-DENSE LEAVES AND CRUNCHY STALK!

I LOVE SAUTED SWISS CHARD IN BACON!

SAUTED IN THE SALTY-NESS AND SMOKY-NESS OF BACON!

SO GOOD FOR YOU!

SLICE SWISS CHARD ABOUT 1-INCH LONG

SAUTE IN OLIVE OIL AND MINCED GARLIC

SPRINKLE WITH SEA SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE

OR SPRINKLE CRUNCHY BACON BITS!

PERFECT SIDE DISH WITH BARBECUE RIBS

BON APPETIT!

CULTIVATING A HEALTHY KITCHEN - FRESHNESS AND NATURAL

SUMMER BOUNTIES

COLORFUL FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

LOADED WITH NUTRIENTS FOR KEEPING OUR BODY LOOKING GOOD!

FILL YOUR CUPBOARDS AND PANTRIES WITH BOTTLES OF DRY HERBS & SPICES

ALWAYS READY FOR ADDING FLAVOR TO YOUR RECIPES

SUMMER MEDLEY SALAD

1. Take 10 yellow green beans, 2 green and yellow zuchinis,

2 carrots, one red onion,  two tomatoes 

2. Cut into bite size pieces

3. Drizzle olive oil and balsamic vinegar to taste

4. Sprinkle dry basil, sea salt, pepper and brown sugar to taste

MARINATE FOR 30-MINUTES at room temperature

Serve with garlic bread

BON APPETIT!!



HAVE YOU TASTED GOLDEN FLORETS? GOLD CAULIFLOWER MASH POTATOES!

YES! it's a flower!

yummy and so good as mash potatoes!

take 1 whole flower head

steam like you would potatoes

mash it

Drizzle olive oil

Season with your favorite seasoning!

BON APPETIT!

LUSCIOUS SWEET-NESS, PLUMP AND TENDER, IT MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH! THE "SACRED FIGS"! ANTI-OXIDANT POWERHOUSE!

Sacred and Revered

Ancient and Beloved

Figs have been with us since ancient times

Ancient cultures of Crete, Greece, Egypt, Rome

SEDUCTRESS Queen Cleopatra!

 Hand-feeding Ceasar and Mark Anthony with FIGS!

Rich, deep purple anti-oxidant powerhouse!

HEALTHY DELICIOUS-NESS!

Take a dozen figs

Dip in hershey chocolate syrup

Roll in finely shredded coconut

Cool in refrigerator 30-minutes

Serve as dessert or appetizer

BON APPETIT

MY LOVELY LYCOPENE HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, COLOR FUSIONS OF RED,PURPLE, YELLOW!

EATING FOR YOUR BEAUTY!

ORGANIC, NATURALLY GROWN HEIRLOOM TOMATOES

RED, PURPLE, YELLOW FUSIONS

 COLORS MELDING TOGETHER IN ONE TOMATOE

BOOSTING ITS UNIQUE SHAPES AND SIZES

LOADED WITH VITAMINS AND MINERALS

NATURAL ANTI-OXIDANTS AND CANCER PREVENTIVE!

GOOD HEALTH AND LASTING BEAUTY!

BON APPETIT!

YOGA BEAUTY SECRETS - Wisdom Of The Body by melinda shears: SEEDS, LEAVES, FLOWERS AND FRUITS "GIFTS OF NATURE...

YOGA BEAUTY SECRETS - Wisdom Of The Body by melinda shears: SEEDS, LEAVES, FLOWERS AND FRUITS "GIFTS OF NATURE...: "Eating seeds, leaves, flowers and fruits full of phytonutrients and phytochemicals benefit entire body. Seeds contain protein and Omega's. ..."

Hi, I am the HUMBLE CABBAGE, nutritiously healthy in your COLE SLAW SALAD and cancer preventive!

Take 1 small head of cabbage, shred finely

 Put me in a bowl;

 Sprinkle a little sea salt, a little pepper 

Drizzle a little honey and olive oil to taste

Mix in 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup mayonaise

Stir, chill for 20-minutes

Serve on a bed of shredded carrots and raisins

For more fun and delicious-ness, Add these secret ingredients: 

A pinch of whole or ground cumin seeds 

1/2 cup finely shredded red apples

1/2 cup finely chopped cranberries

1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts

BON APPETIT! 

  

TASTE SO GOOD, IT'S FLYING OFF THE STORE SHELVES!! COULD IT BE THE "APHRODISIAC" WHISPERING TO THE LIMBIC BRAIN, AWAKENING THE TASTE BUDS!!

 A YOUNG COCONUT PALM 

How is it that a simple palm can elicite an "APHRODISIAC" TRANCE?

Can't describe the taste, "it just taste good" 

 Ice cold drink smoothly vortex-ing down the throat!

Quenching all thirst

Satisfying all emotions

 A DIVINE GIFT TO MANKIND

BON APPETIT!



"APPLE OF MY EYE" EATING "APPLE PEARS" A NEW WAY TO HYDRATE INNER CELLULARS

Ever wonder why the "Asian Pear" also known as "Apple Pears" are highly coveted worldwide?

In grocery stores, YOU'LL SEE  apple pears individually wrapped like its some kind of precious GOLD!

WELL, it's better than GOLD!

It's juicy! It's sweet! Its fragrant!

When you first bite into it, its like drinking naturally sweetened water!

Our body is about 60-70% water! 

How else can we hydrate quickly? 

Water from apple pear can be easily absorbed by the Body!   

Go ahead! Bite into an apple pear!

Enjoy its sweet juicy healthy delicious!

Apple Pear Cole Slaw:

Julienne 5-apple pears

Add 1/2 cup sundried cranberries or raspberries

Add 1/2 cup sliced walnuts

Add 1/2 cup sharp cheese (optional)

Toss into your favorite salad dressing 

BON APPETIT!

NAMASTE 

WHEN LOVE HITS YOU, ITS BASIL!

Long ago, WHEN YOU ARE GIVEN A SPRIG OF BASIL, YOU ARE BETROTHED TO YOUR BELOVED!

Take one bunch fresh basil
1 box 16-ounce organic Chicken stock
Bring to a boil
Sip while still warm! Imagine the basil "healthy deliciousness" phytonutrients bathing your beautifulness!
BON APPETIT!

PURE COTTAGE CHEESE made by Daisy

Deliciousness with Daisy cottage cheese; add sundried cranberries, a swirl of sweet honey! Bon Appetit!
Daisy brand is pure; no additives!