Healthy eats for YUMMY AGING

I’m always looking for recipes that are  incredibly delicious, easy and fast to make and full of healthy YUMMY AGING goodness. Here are 2 of my favorite YUMMY eats. LOOK at what they contain and what they do!

Tomatoes and avocados contain carotenoids, an antioxidant that lowers the risk of heart disease, some types of cancer and helps strengthen the immune system. Nuts are one of the best sources of protein and Omega-3 fatty acids, they are rich in fiber, B vitamins, magnesium and antioxidants such as Vitamin E and are one of the top foods known to lower cholesterol levels. Red peppers stabilize blood sugar levels and lower LDL. Collard greens, romaine lettuce and sprouts are packed with B vitamins and aid in lowering cholesterol levels.

Bon Appetit!

RAW COLLARD WRAPS (pictured)

4 large collard leaves

1 red pepper

1 avocado

2-3 ounces alfalfa or sunflower sprouts

1 cup raw walnuts

1 tbsp tamari

2 garlic cloves

1 inch piece ginger

1 tsp virgin olive oil

Wash collar leaves, cut off white stem at the bottom that has no leaves and place in a bath of warm water with the juice of half a lemon, Soak for 10 minutes. Dry leaves. Using a knife thinly slice down the central root creating 2 halves.

Slice avocado and pepper

In a food processor combine walnuts, tamari, cumin, ginger, garlic and olive oil. Pulse until combined and mixture clumps together.

Place collard leaf in front of you and layer nut mix, red pepper slices, avocado slices, a drizzle of lime juice and alfalfa sprouts. Fold over top and bottom and roll up sides. Slice in half secure with pick.

 

 

Here’s another yummy, nutty idea.

 

NUT TACOS WITH LETTUCE WRAP

Taco  (nut) meat

2 cups walnuts, soaked 4-6 hours

1/4 -1/3* cup tamari (* for me 1/3 cup makes filling a little too salty I use 1/4 cup)

1 bunch cilantro

1 tbsp  ground cumin

½ tbsp coriander

 Wrap and toppings

1 head romaine lettuce

3 tomatoes, sliced

3 avocados, sliced

Process all taco meat ingredients in food processor until mixture resembles ground taco meat. Remove and set aside. Wash lettuce leaves. Prepare tomatoes and avocados. Fill lettuce leaves with taco filling and toppings.

Serves 8