Crazy for Cashews

Have I told you lately how much I am in love with Cashews? This versatile nut it perfect for any dairy replacement – As a milk, cream, cheese, it's pretty incredible! As you know, I love making my own nut milk, it's so easy to make, and tastes so much better than any store-bought version. Lately, I've been making mostly cashew milk because I've been so busy. You don't need to strain the nut meal out after blending, so it's much quicker. If I had a Vitamix, it would even be faster, as you don't need to soak the nuts before blending.

Feel Good About Your Food Program

Nutty for nut milks!

Originally I posted this as part of my long Juice Fast entry, but it is really so good and a regular favorite, that I thought it deserves its own post! I promise you, it is THE easiest and most impressive food/drink you can make! And 1000 times better than any store-bought version, with the exception of Lulitonix, a local NYC brand, where I got the inspiration from. 

Nut milks are a good supplement to all the vegetable and fruit micronutrients you're consuming during a cleanse, and to help satiate any hunger. These milks are high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and contain no cholesterol, gluten or saturated fats. Adding chia seeds also adds a boost of protein, calcium, iron, potassium and fiber. A great substitute for dairy, especially when making smoothies.

My Juice Fast

I never thought I could do this, as I love food so much! The other night, my friend Robert suggested we do a 3-day juice cleanse together. I thought about my recent food choices, I've been eating less and less meat and dairy, trying to cut out (or not depend so much on wheat), so it made sense to do this now and give my 40+ year old body a break! I looked up all the things that might improve going on a liquid veggie diet: aside from weight loss, immunity boost, healthy skin, better sleep, loss of joint aches and pains, clearer eyesight... the list goes on and on. That all sounds perfect, so why not give it a try? I have my trusty juicer from my Hong Kong days, let's do it!

Lemon Ginger Iced Tea

(oops, I had some before taking this photo)

This doesn't happen often, but in the last few months I became addicted to Tazo's Lemon Ginger Iced Tea. It is seriously refreshing, especially unique with the spiciness of fresh ginger juice. It seems that other people share my same taste, since this particular flavor is always the first one to go once they re-stock. Recently, as summer is creeping in, I've been looking again and again and they don't seem to stock it anymore (or I am just too late). So, here is my homemade solution and it is easy and just as delicious, if not better, since I can make it not as sweet. This recipe for my own daily intake, which I keep in a VOSS glass bottle, but if you are making a pitcher, then triple the recipe.