by Ross on August 7, 2011
I’m a big fan of the soba noodle. They’re not super-alkaline, but to have as part of your 20% acid-forming foods on your plate these are SO much better than straight pasta.
Firstly, they’re not made from durum wheat (like normal high-GI pasta) they’re made from buckwheat, which is far closer to the neutral end of the acid/alkaline scale.
Because of this they’re low GI, high in protein and high in fibre, making you feel satiated for longer and less likely to snack.
Combined with fresh, raw pesto, uncooked oil and pine nuts, this meal is a great transition recipe.
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by Ross on February 21, 2011
This week’s alkaline recipe features another delicious soup, which is packed with different vegetables and will definitely keep you warm in these still pretty cold temperatures.
This pistou soup is mostly associated with the Provencal dish Soupe au Pistou or the minestrone al pesto from Italy. Traditionally pistou is made with parmesan cheese, which we will leave out, as it is acidifying.
The usual ingredients used are green beans, white beans, potatoes and tomatoes. This particular recipe contains these plus some other healthy and alkaline vegetables like courgettes, onions, celery and carrots, which are all packed with nutrients and are important for good health.
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by Ross on February 15, 2011
From “Raw food, Real World” by Sarma Melngailis and Mathew Kenney.
Makes 2 dehydrator trays of crackers:
Ingredients
½ C sunflower seeds, soaked for 1 hour or more
½ C almonds, soaked for 2 hours or more
¼ C sun dried tomatoes soaked for 1 hour or more
1 red bell pepper – chopped
¼ C lime juice
1 T cumin powder
Pinch chilli powder or cayenne
1 T Himalayan or Celtic Sea salt (or to taste)
1 handful fresh herbs, such as coriander, basil & parsley
1 C golden flaxseeds
Instructions
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