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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

- 1 lb. butternut squash**
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 large carrots
- 1/2 large sweet onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- herbs (I used parsley, basil, black pepper, thyme, and rosemary. But feel free to change
it up
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2-1 cup unsweetened almond milk

**I bought previously peeled/chopped squash because I didn’t know the method of cooking halved squash in the peel and then just scooping it out later. As long as the squash is organic then I would say either method is fine.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Chop the veggies into medium-size chunks and spread in a pan. Peel and chop the garlic and sprinkle on veggies. Cover with your choice of herbs and olive oil and toss to coat. Cook for about an hour or until veggies are tender, mixing them halfway through so heat distributes evenly.

When they’re done (veggies should pierce/mash easily with a fork), put in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Add almond milk in smaller quantities until it gets to your desired consistency. I like thick soups, so that’s why mine looks so…not-soupy. Anyways, pour in a bowl, garnish with a bit of parsley (or other herb) and you’re good to go!

This recipe was half based on this one I stumbled upon earlier when I didn’t know what to do with a bunch of squash I had leftover. I wish I was better at describing tastes, but it’s nutty, sweet, and you can taste how each of the distinct flavors of the ingredients support and mingle with one another to create a unique blend. A.K.A. it’s pretty fucking delicious.

Enjoy!

Posted February 23, 2012 at 1:12 am 2 notes

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I don’t really recommend eating sushi because of the rice, but sashimi (slices of raw meat, usually fish and other seafood, like squid) is amazing.

Posted January 13, 2012 at 10:22 pm 100 notes

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So, one thing about the paleolithic diet I didn’t like at first was that I had to get rid of my protein powder. Based on whey and soy, I had been deceived by clever marketing, false information, and a desire to be fit and healthy. Here’s a couple of quick reasons this kind of protein powder isn’t effective. Soy contains estrogen, which inhibits muscle growth. It’s not fully digestible by our bodies either, and contains many toxins. Whey protein derived from dairy is just as bad as soy. It weakens bones, not strengthen them. This occurs because the dairy we drink is acidic and therefore contains “acidic calcium.” When it replaces the calcium in our bones, they become weak and brittle. I could go on forever about the negative aspects of dairy and soy, so let’s move on.

In my search for a paleo-friendly protein powder, I discovered SunWarrior’s Warrior Blend. It’s derived from cranberries, peas, coconut, and hemp seeds. All but peas are allowed on the paleo diet, but I dismiss this because it’s so damn tasty and healthy. Hemp seeds are shown to contain all the essential proteins we need, and we could survive on the seeds alone. Coconuts contain healthy fats, and cranberries have numerous antioxidants. Warrior Blend is hypo-allergenic and non-GMO. It has a variety of effects, including a feeling of fullness, contains edestin (a unique protein that helps to build antibodies, enzymes, and more), boosts the immune system, raises metabolism, improves organ functions, and is easy to digest. In my opinion, it’s one of the best tasting protein powders out there. Quite simply, I love the stuff.

During their Black Friday special, I discovered SunWarrior’s Ormus SuperGreens. Grown in an ancient volcanic valley in Utah, these greens thrive in volcanic soil that is abundant in platinum, gold, and nano-minerals. They contain probiotics, but also have stevia and peppermint to help the taste. Here’s what I’m most excited about the greens for: “It is said that a diet rich in Ormus elements can reactivate DNA with healing and energizing effects. Legend has it that the meaning of Ormus is ‘People of Light.’” I put 2 tsp. with a scoop of the Warrior Blend and mix it with dark chocolate almond milk. Kind of tastes like a dark chocolate mint. Definitely palatable, for a protein/health shake.

Anyways, it’s only been a couple of days that I’ve been eating this. I want to see how much I benefit and how I feel after a couple of weeks of having a shake or two every day.

Posted January 13, 2012 at 12:20 am 8 notes

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