HAPPY VEGAN CHRISTMAS

HAPPY VEGAN CHRISTMAS

 

   The word "Christmas" comes from the word Christ, which means anointed, something which was done in the olden days to initiate someone into something really big, like becoming a king. 

   The plant Holly, or "Christ Thorn" is a symbol of the crown Jesus was anointed with by the soldiers, as he was carrying his own pole for his own crucifixion, initially indicating two pieces of wood hammered together to form a cross.

    Many countries use this plant as a Christmas decoration, but it should more appropriately be used for Easter and not for the birth of Jesus.

  Anyway, more than 2000 years ago a virgin named Mary and a carpenter named Josef were to get married. Before that, the Archangel Gabriel came to Mary, and let The Holy Spirit enter her, in that way conceiving Jesus. This is said to have happened sometime during March.

   Late November Mary and Josef travelled by donkey to Jerusalem, as there was a census for all peoples in Palestine. The journey took some time, and we celebrate "Advent" which means coming, and covers the four consecutive Sundays leading up to Christmas.

   Arriving at Bethlehem, there was no lodging available in any hotels, and the couple took up residence in a barn, where the child was born.

   The first to view baby Jesus were the cows, hens, sheep, goats and donkeys in the barn. The first humans to see him were the shepherds in the fields. They saw a bright star arising, followed it, and found Mary, Josef and Jesus.

   Thus: what we celebrate at Christmas is the birth of Jesus.

   Being a common Christian tradition, it is nevertheless celebrated somewhat differently: some, mainly from the Lutheran tradition, go to church on the 24th, go home and share a meal, sing and walk around the Christmas tree and exchange presents.

   Others celebrate the 25th in the morning, seemingly surprised by the gifts Santa Claus has put under the tree during night. The day is spent around the table and with family and friends.

   In the strict Roman Catholic tradition a nativity scene is performed in all churches, at midnight, with a newborn baby right out of the hospital and loads of live animals and hay and whatever is in a barn, in the church. Everyone stays up through the night and sing and celebrate.

   The main thing for that branch of Christianity, though, is The Three Wise Kings, which will be my theme for January.

The main recipe for me to share is the meal, you share with your loved ones

THE VEGAN CHRISTMAS DINNER

• White potatoes
• Red potatoes
• Pickles
• Caramelised small onions
• Fermented red cabbage
• Fermented baby beet roots
• Lingonberries Marmalade
• Steamed broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, decorated with curly kale clippings and parsley
• Caramel Potatoes: small potatoes peeled and cooked for 10 minutes, set to cool a bit. Sugar melts in a pan, low heat, plant based margarine is melted into that, and when the caramel starts forming, the potatoes are added, to stir for 15 minutes
• NUTS GRATIN: Ground breadcrumbs, cornflakes, soy milk is mixed with hazelnuts, walnuts and pecan nuts in the food processor. Onion, some soy sauce, ground celery and spices are added. Must have the consistency of porridge. Baked in the oven for approx. 1 hour at 175C.
• Dessert is Riz á la Mande with almond drink, decorated with pickled cherries

  As you might have noticed, this is a vegan dinner, not a raw vegan dinner. I have chosen this for you to be able to share it with kids, who need some cooked food to fill their small stomachs. We can be raw for the rest of the year, but for festive seasons, I find it important to connect with your loved ones, still on a completely vegan platform, of course.

  Now you have a couple of weeks to adjust this delicious dinner to what your family likes, before the big day arrives. Try it out and have fun while going on this part of your vegan journey. Time spent in the kitchen chopping and cooking and then sharing a meal is a very powerful way to connect with people. MERRY VEGAN CHRISTMAS.

  
  

HAPPY VEGAN CHRISTMAS

HAPPY VEGAN CHRISTMAS

   Dear friends and readers,

      Please bear with me, as I have been encouraged to share some recipes for a VEGAN CHRISTMAS.

      It might take me a couple of days to get this together and publish some real tasty stuff for you to enjoy around the holidays.

      And while I am at it, I have myself chosen to make the next full year a year of recipes for holidays, as they come up, month by month.

      I will include some history, some stories and a few delicious things to prepare and eat with your loved ones.

     Stay tuned; I am on the case!

       

   

 

RAW VEGAN RECIPES November 2016 THE DAILY BOX

 

THE DAILY BOX

   We are now in the season, here in the Northern Hemisphere, where autumn gradually transforms into winter. The leaves on the trees turn yellow, orange, red...and then drop onto the ground for playful beings, yours truly included, to play and walk in the leaves, when going for a stroll in the cool and fresh air.

   It is also the season for a status on your diet: are you prepared for the many dark months ahead?

The theme for November is

CHEW YOUR FOOD

   A lot of nutrients are released, some even just being created, when we chew our food. As we must prepare ourselves for the colder season, it is of paramount importance to get the most benefit from our diet, not to forget B12, Iron, K2, D3 and a Vegan Daily supplement as recommended by "The Vegan Society".

   I have packed, for adults, a DAILY BOX to take to work, study or just to have with you in your rucksack as you go about your day.

 Lunch: Vegetables & Sprouts

Dessert: Nuts & Seeds

Afternoon Snack: Fruits

  
   It will last you from breakfast right until your evening soup, which recipe will follow in December 2016.

   As you can see from the picture, none of the items have been cut, divided or in any way sliced. This is RAW VEGAN RECIPES: rinse and clean your produce, pack it and eat it...

... with your fingers (always wash your hands before and after eating) 

   It is not part of a natural diet to stick some metal cutlery into your mouth to have the saliva dissolve some of it, possibly leading to metal poisoning...

   There is some discussion on the price of a RAW VEGAN DIET, with some suggesting, it is more of a lavish life style, requiring a financial surplus, which is not for everybody. Actually, this is wrong. In order to counteract that argument, I hereby post the price for the items, and where to buy them.

Lunch:

• 2 Tomatoes                                                                               
• Spinach Leaves                                                                    
• 1/2 Cucumber                                                                         
• 4 Carrots                                                                                  
• 5 Sticks of Celery                                                                    
• Black Olives                                                                             
• 2 Leaves Red Cabbage                                                     
• 3 Bell Peppers                                                                        
• 1/2 Squash                                                                                
• Broccoli Sprouts (home grown)                                                            

Dessert:

• "fruit & nut mix" 200 gr.                                                               

Afternoon Snack:

• 1 Pear                                                                                          
•   3 Mandarins                                                                             
• 1 Apple                                                                                         

Total cost for LUNCH, DESSERT  AFTERNOON SNACK        2.39 GBP

Produce bought in Aldi and Lidl, box from Poundland.

  

RAW VEGAN RECIPES October 2016

RAW VEGAN 

RECIPES

October 2016

 

 HOT CHOCOLATE & MÜSSLI BREAKFAST 

Almond Drink, Boiled Water, Cocoa Powder for hot chocolate 

MÜSSLI

Whip Soy Protein Powder, Chia Seeds, Ground Flax Seeds in Almond Drink

Add Müssli with Oat Flakes, Raisins, Hazelnuts, Peanuts, Walnuts, 

Sesame Seeds, Goji Berries 

Top with Banana, Apple, Pear, Kiwi, Blackberries, Strawberries in slices

LUNCH

Spinach, Arugula, Curly Kale, Dandelion Leaves, Nasturtium Leaves & Flowers,

Red Cabbage, Black & Green Olives, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Squash, Red Onions,

Slices of Avocado, Bell Peppers

Sprouted Chickpeas/Mung Beans/Red Lentils/Broccoli/Cress/Fenugreek 

Black Pepper, Turmeric Powder, Moringa Powder, Red Chilli Powder

DRESSING

Blend 2 Organic Carrots, 1/2 Peeled Lemon, 2 dl. Low Fat Coconut Milk

Keep in airtight container in fridge for up to five days 

DINNER

 Chop 2 Organic Carrots, 1 Apple, 2 Peeled Oranges

Top with Walnuts, Raisins, Red Grape Fruit

BEFORE BEDTIME SOUP & TEA  

Gazpacho Soup

Chamomile Tea

MEAL SCHEDULE

It is highly advisable to keep your meals at the same time every day.

Also please consider to stop eating solid foods after 16:00 as the human digestive system slows down, at that time, to 10-20% of what it was earlier in the day. 

A healthy soup is easily digested and will keep you hydrated throughout the night for your cells to regenerate.

Please consider this timetable for your inspiration:

Breakfast 04:00-06:00

Lunch 10:00-12:00

Dinner before 16:00

Soup and tea just before bedtime.

This diet is solely for healthy adults to GO VEGAN and STAY VEGAN.

If you have health issues, are pregnant, breast-feeding, below the age of 25 or on medication, find a plant-based health care provider before making changes to your diet and life-style.

Elisabeth Stage

A proud member of

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RAW VEGAN RECIPES September 2016

RAW VEGAN

RECIPES

September 2016

GOOD MORNING TEA

Green Tea with Dandelion & Mint

Pour one cup to sip while preparing breakfast

BREAKFAST

 Peeled Orange & Red Grapefruit

 Banana, Plum, Apricot, Apple, Mango Pineapple
Blueberries & Blackberries
Seed Snacks*

LUNCH

Arugula, Dandelion Leaves, ½ Avocado, Red Cabbage,

Yellow Pepper, Nasturtium Leaves & Flowers

Cauliflower, Radishes, Broccoli Sprouts
1/4 Lemon

Sprouted Mung Beans, Black & Green Olives, Cherry Tomatoes

DESSERT

Raisins, Prunes, Apricots

Almonds, Walnuts, Brazil Nuts

Red/White/Brown Peanuts

DINNER

Rinse and cut at least 10 different vegetables

Steam, below 90F/30C, for 5 minutes

Arrange neatly on a plate

Sprinkle with Turmeric, Black Pepper, Chilli, Moringa, Herbal Salt

Pour the liquid in a cup; drink with your meal

EVENING SNACK

Watermelon with Sesame Seeds & Walnuts
Kiwis with Goji Berries

GOOD EVENING TEA

Chamomile Tea

*SEED SNACKS

Blend 

2 dl. Dates

3 dl. Mineral Water

½ Pineapple

Pour in bowl with

1 dl. Cocoa Powder

1 dl. Chia Seeds

1 dl. Ground Flax Seeds

1 dl. Sesame Seeds

Soak for 30 minutes

Add 1-3 dl. Oat Flakes

Form small balls with a teaspoon

Roll in Ground Coconut

Store in airtight container in the fridge


It is your personal responsibility to make sure, this diet matches your health. It is solely meant to inspire you to become and stay RAW VEGAN.

RAW VEGAN RECIPES August 2016

RAW VEGAN RECIPES

August 2016

Good Morning Tea

      Make 2-3 litres of Green Tea with Mint and Ginger to drink throughout the day. Pour one cup to drink while preparing breakfast.

Breakfast

   Soak Chia Seeds and Ground Flax Seeds in Soy Drink for 30 minutes, while preparing the other ingredients.

   Add Oat Flakes and freshly sliced Banana, Peach, Apple, Raisins and Walnuts. Top up with Blackberries. Serve with Almond/Nut Drink.

Lunch

   Lay Spinach Leaves on the plate. Add Broccoli Sprouts, with Sprouted Red Lentils, Mung Beans, Chickpeas and Red Onion.

Arrange White, Red and Savoy Cabbages thinly cut, topped with Tomatoes, Yellow and Red Peppers.

   Cut one half avocado, decorate with Slices of Lemon and sprinkles of Turmeric and Ground Black Pepper.

   Cut slices of Broccoli and arrange next to the Avocado, with a Nasturtium Flower in the middle.

   Add Black Olives on a nest of Dandelion and Nasturtium Leaves, sprinkled with Moringa.

Dinner

   Freshly sliced Banana, Apple and Kiwi to be decorated with Sesame and Pumpkin Seeds, Mixed Nuts, Raisins and Goji Berries.

  Top up with Pomegranate. Serve with Almond/Nut Drink.

Evening Snack

   Two hours before you go to bed, have a snack with mainly fluids to assist the healing and restoration processes, occurring during sleep. I have chosen Watermelon with Pumpkin Seeds and Walnuts.

Good Night Tea

   Good sleep is crucial to our health. Make your bedroom a zone of peace and tranquillity. Sit in bed, slowly sipping Chamomile Tea with Basil.

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It is the responsibility of everyone to make sure these recipes meet the individual requirements for health and safety. Please refer to my Introduction in this blog. 

   

RAW VEGAN RECIPES Introduction

Raw Vegan Recipes

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Introduction

   This ebook has been far too many decades in the making, but finally it is here.

   Regard this as my humble contribution to making this beautiful Planet Earth a much better place to live.

   We must all be the change we want to see in this world. I am a raw vegan, have lived most of my life as a fruitarian/vegetarian, with periods on/off as a vegan/raw vegan.

   This collection of RAW VEGAN RECIPES is not about my personal journey into where I am now. That might be the topic on a more diverse note as to what shaped me into this, taking into account not only what I have experienced in this life but also going back into a past, revealing itself in glimpses.

   RAW VEGAN RECIPES has three purposes: relieving the suffering of animals and fishes, preserving Planet Earth and taking care of our human health. Logistically it works the other way around: when humans turn to a RAW VEGAN DIET & LIFESTYLE, we take care of ourselves, we use less resources, thereby preserving our planet and no animals or fishes will suffer.

   So let us get started with some crucial advice. If you are on medication, pregnant, breast-feeding or heavily obese, you would probably need to find a medical adviser to help you through this transition. I recommend www.plantbaseddocs.com as a very good place to start.

   Being a certified Ayurvedic practitioner, I find some of these basic concepts crucial. Here is why. Many of you might have tried different diets without great long-term success. Instead of spending hours on YouTube, trying to figure out what would work for you, here is the secret: every single human being is unique, diverse and different in our constitution! The only safe way for you is to assess, who are you, and then take it from there.

   We are all born with a certain balance of three Doshas, Vata, Pitta, Kapha. 

   Once we know what that balance is, we also come to realise, what is off. We come to see that our human body is connected with Nature and all life around us. We realise how our diet and life style must be adjusted according to our gender, age, the seasons and the place, where we live. To create the safest road for long-term success, I encourage you to look up free resources on the internet to assess your Doshas within Ayurveda.

   RAW VEGAN RECIPES are designed around a shifting pattern of fruits and vegetables. There seems to be evidence, our digestion is most at ease, when separating those two. I have not counted calories, never did in my entire life, and do not encourage anyone to do either. When you eat according to your Doshas, maintain an active lifestyle with plenty of fresh air, and take inspiration from my RAW VEGAN RECIPES, your body will tell you, how much you need.

  

   Everyone will benefit from regular meals at regular times every single day, as well as regular sleeping patterns. Set up a schedule, which suits your life, and stick to it every day. Go to bed at the same time, get up at the same time, as much as you can. Your health will greatly benefit from this. Those, who truly love you, will arrange for brunch or lunch to be held instead of late dinners.

   RAW VEGAN RECIPES are basic principles translated into diet for adults. Children below the age of 18 do not have a sufficient stomach capacity, necessary for this diet. For kids I recommend adding steamed vegetables, cooked beans, lentils, sweet potatoes, pasta and other natural sources of whole foods, preferably organic.

   I do not recommend juicing, unless ill or sick, in which case it comes in handy, taken in very small sips. Drinking a lot of fruit sugars without the pulp might set the production of insulin off, plus the digestion process might deplete you of minerals and vitamins.

   Blending, on the other hand, does not do a lot of harm. You still get to keep the whole food, but eat it with a spoon to make the most of the digestion enzymes in the mouth.

   You have probably heard of the “Broccoli Miracle”, where the best component, which we do not produce alone, is not to be found in broccoli either, but is being produced, when we chew the poor thing!

   Food is meant to be chewed, so let us do that 😀

   One other thing is absolutely crucial to ensure long-term success, and that is dealing with food cravings. They fall into three categories: social, nutritional and emotional, and you need to be aware of how to train your brain to not get you in trouble.

   Social cravings have to do with memories of socially positive situations, where certain foods were shared. Separate the two, and enjoy the social environment with your RAW VEGAN FOOD.

   Nutritional cravings is the brain telling you to eat fish, because you need omega 3. Step back, realise you might be deficient there and search plant-based sources of that particular nutrient.

   Emotional cravings have to do with the reward centre of our brain. If your last boost of serotonin came from chocolate, make a blended cocoa-banana-strawberry ice cream instead of going to the store.

   The recipes will be published on the 1st every month, allowing for the diet to follow the fresh produce available throughout the year. As will become evident, my RAW VEGAN RECIPES follow the seasons on the Northern hemisphere, but can easily be adapted according to the seasons down under.

   Whatever your Doshas might be, RAW VEGAN RECIPES are beneficial for all as they are adapted to be just that, and hopefully in this way we can save many animals, fishes, Planet Earth and our human health.

   One final health issue, before we dive into it. Supplements! A heated topic, a trillion $ hardcore industry, most of which is irrelevant once you get your RAW VEGAN DIET & LIFESTYLE in place. 

   But: be sure to take B12, K2, D3, Iron and a Daily Vegan supplement according to recommendations from your national Vegan Society.