Day 60 of continuing recovery

I am thinking of a dear friend who is on a healing path.

Here are healing food suggestions that helped me come back to life last year. They are from nutritionist/herbalist, Rebecca Snow. You can reach her through her website at http://rebeccasnow.com. She has advised many people with food addiction on their nutrition and for herbs.

Nutritional Drink (a better alternative to Ensure, Boost, etc.)

In a blender combine:

1 cup almond milk

1 tablespoon Nutribiotics brown rice protein powder (from My Organic Market)

2 tablespoons almond butter (I used 1 tblsp – 2 was too much for me)

2 tablespoons honey (or to taste – I didn’t use honey; it made it too sweet for me)

1 tablespoon cocoa powder, unsweetened

1 tsp plain royal jelly (optional)

I added about 6 oz of frozen raspberries or a frozen banana to make a delicious frozen shake!

Here are some other recommendations Rebecca made for people who brought me food. “… food made with loving hands… small portions… warm and cooked foods are best, they are easy to digest and nourishing… foods cooked with some aromatics, spices, culinary herbs are also wonderful, they help ease digestion, fight infection and awaken the senses… nutrient dense foods are good, in particular beans cooked well, whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and barley, colorful cooked vegetables, stews, small amounts of fish, meat, chicken… dark leafy greens are good for her lungs… broths are particularly good for healing her digestive system… egg casserole or quiche could be good… nut butter/hummus and bread for a snack… ”

The photo of the Fragrant Iranian Dinner is from Saveur.com. This link includes recipes for:

Borani-e Bademjan (Eggplant and Yogurt Dip)
Kufteh (Herb Meatballs in Tomato-Plum Sauce)
Juleh Kabab (Spiced Chicken and Tomato Kebabs)
Shirin Polow (Iranian Rice Pilaf)
Kuku Sabzi (Leek and Herb Frittata)
Torshi-e Piaz (Red Onion and Herb Pickles)
Tah Chin (Baked Rice with Barberries)

May we all be well, happy and peaceful.

Love & Light,

Valerie