| Today I want to tell you about a really delicious | | | | ahead of time then that's alright. Throw on a couple of |
| breakfast cereal that I make for myself several times | | | | tablespoons of sunflower seeds. |
| a week. It's amazing and it's all raw. The reason I want | | | | Ground flax seeds are a must. They are a great |
| to share this with you is because a lot of cereals out | | | | source of fiber, lignans, and again, omega 3 fatty acids. |
| there; packaged and processed cereals, even though | | | | You can buy them pre-ground but to get the best |
| they say they are healthy, they're really not! When you | | | | quality seeds, just grind them yourself in any coffee |
| look at the list of ingredients, usually the ingredients | | | | grinder. You can also add a little flax seed oil to your |
| include gluctose-fructose or high fructose corn syrup, | | | | breakfast cereal. Again, it's a great source of omega |
| wheat, gluten, colourings, or any number of things that | | | | 3. Good fats are essential to our cardiovascular |
| you don't want to put into your body. All of these | | | | system and to our brain health. |
| things cause irritation in the body and they are not | | | | And now for the secret ingredient: shredded coconut. |
| something you want to consume, especially on a daily | | | | Coconut is another amazing source of healthy fats. |
| basis. | | | | The medium chain triglycerides are amazing for fat |
| If you see commercials for healthy cereals, I urge you | | | | burning and endurance for sports. Coconuts have |
| to really think about what they are trying to sell to you. | | | | anti-bacterial properties as well. They will also help to |
| What I want to share with you today is how you can | | | | sustain your hunger a little longer. |
| prepare an unbelievable cereal that is raw and takes | | | | I recommend using rice milk or nut milk on your cereal. |
| literally under 5 minutes to prepare. It is full of whole | | | | You can make your own nut milk in the vita-mix no |
| foods that are going to nourish you throughout the day | | | | problem using some soaked nuts, water, and a |
| and get your day started off as best as possible. A lot | | | | sweetener. Don't worry about draining little chunks; just |
| of people say that breakfast is the most important | | | | pour it right on the cereal! Lately we've been using |
| meal of the day, but I'm not too sure that I necessarily | | | | banana milk. We just throw a banana in the blender |
| agree. Every meal is important. Your health is | | | | along with some water and a drop of almond extract. |
| important. | | | | It makes tasty "milk". Just think outside of the box and |
| This cereal is anti-oxidant rich because the main | | | | you'll come up with many, many different milks that |
| ingredient is fresh berries. You definitely want to start | | | | you can use. Don't even get me started on cow's milk. |
| off you day with the best food possible so that you | | | | Just please don't even bring it into the house! |
| don't feel sluggish and fall asleep at work or at school | | | | Now, you may get full pretty fast because this cereal |
| or wherever you are. My favourite combination is | | | | is very filling. But the really great thing about this cereal |
| blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. To prepare | | | | is that you can put it in the fridge and eat it later |
| the cereal, I start off by throwing a few cups of | | | | because it's not going to get soggy. |
| washed berries into a bowl. Next, I add a small handful | | | | You don't have to be a raw foodist to enjoy this |
| of chopped walnuts. I keep my walnuts in the fridge or | | | | amazing cereal. It is full of high quality nutrition and there |
| freezer so that their omega 3 quality does not diminish | | | | is no nonsense that you don't want to put into your |
| over time. Next I'll add some hemp seeds which are an | | | | body like every single cereal out there on store |
| amazing source of protein. In one tablespoon you will | | | | shelves. We've got berries, walnuts, coconut, hemp |
| get about 8g of protein. That is huge! So if anyone | | | | seeds, flax seeds and oil, sunflower seeds, and some |
| throws that good ol' question at you: "Where do you | | | | nutritious banana milk on our cereal. Mix and match |
| get your protein from?" if you are vegan or vegetarian, | | | | whatever you want! |
| just tell them that you eat hemp seeds. Hemp seeds | | | | One thing is for sure. If you want to lose weight or just |
| are also a great source of omega 3 fatty acids. | | | | simply feel great and maximize the energy that you |
| Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of hemp seeds on top, or | | | | are experiencing on a daily basis, raw and living foods |
| however much you want. | | | | are going to revolutionize your life, so give this cereal a |
| Next I add some sunflower seeds. I usually soak them | | | | try. You'll be dumping that old cereal in the garbage |
| to bring out the living quality of them and reduce the | | | | straight after! |
| enzyme inhibitors, but if you forgot to soak them | | | | |