non-dairy cheesy spread :)

Hey there all! This recipe was inspired by a recipe I had read in the Cancer Prevention newsletter. I didn't have access to my computer and so I had to wing it, I did get to it later and it was pretty darn close! However, there are a few differences, so enjoy! My kids all loved it spread on Flat Outs...kind of like a tortilla.

One 15 ounce can of white beans or 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans
2 TBS nutritional yeast
Handful of baby carrots (I would say like 8-10)
1-2 TBS of olive oil (I just put some in until it was moving in my blender)
1/2 tsp garlic and herbs (or garlic powder or fresh garlic)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1 squirt of prepared mustard (I used honey mustard...any mustard is opt)

You can combine all of this in a food processor or in your blender. Because it has carrots in it, I would make sure your blender is really good...

Then spread like mayo, use as a dip or use as a cheesy substitute, we LOVED IT!

Cavity Reversal & Prevention

Recently Melanie & I were discussing how to reverse cavities. I know it can be done as I have reversed a few cavities unknowingly. My dentist looked at the x-rays and said, "This was a cavity but the enamel has sealed it back up." I was so excited to hear that!

Here are a few tips:

*Eat whole foods

*Limit sugar (It is acid forming and changes the chemistry in your mouth)

*Increase your mineral intake. They are sold at the healthfood store but let me warn you some taste better than others. Ask before you buy.

*Take an herbal calcium. I prefer Dr Christopher Herbal Calcium Formula. I also recommend making your own infusion/tea using horsetail grass & oatstraw herb.

*Someone recommended a book called Oil Therapy. The basic idea is to swish coconut oil every day for 20 minutes to pull toxins from your mouth and body. I am trying this to see how it works.

*Dr Christopher's infection formula

*Dr Christopher's exceptic formula swished in the mouth

*Dr Christopher's herbal tooth & gum Powder

I have discovered that cavities are caused by overgrowth of certain bacteria in your mouth. I suppose I believed in the past that it was from sugar sitting on your teeth. I was a little surprised to find that you can contract or share this bacteria with others by sharing foods and drinks.

Here is an herbal formula I have created to replace minerals and provide calcium.

1 part Horsetail grass (calcium)

1 part Red Clover (minerals, cleanses the blood)

1 part oatstraw (calcium)

1 part Red Raspberry leaves (calcium, minerals)

1 part Comfrey (heals the body)

I have not gone into all of the properties of each herb thoroughly but you can get the basic idea. I take this tea 1 cup/2 times a day. I also have a little container in my pocket full of the tooth and gum powder mixed with slippery elm to make it thicker and stick it in my gums. I am trying to provide the right nutrients right to the tooth. I am flossing and brushing the tooth after every meal to keep it clean. The sensitivity is lessening and we'll see how it goes from here!

3 Bean Mexican Soup

16 oz jar of salsa

15 oz can of mexican stewed tomatoes (I also use crushed, whole)

3 cups of vegetable broth or chicken broth

1 Tbsp chili powder

½ tsp minced garlic

1 tsp cumin

3 15 oz cans of beans (kidney, pinto, chickpeas, black & etc.)

15 oz can of hominy (optional, I don’t use)

15 oz can of corn or frozen corn (I just throw some in)

3 cups of cooked chicken (opt.)

1 medium zucchini chopped and diced (opt.)

I put the first 6 ingredients in the blender, even the garlic whole so I don’t have to mince it. I then put it all in a big pot and add the beans, corn and sometimes zucchini if I have some. If you are serving it with chicken add it now. Warm your soup and serve.

I used to blend up the zucchini also so my kids couldn’t tell it was there but now I know they like it. I also make my own bouillon found at this website http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/homemade-bouillon-recipe.html

I add 3 Tbs of my own bouillon to 3 cups of water instead of chicken broth. It is so much cheaper than the products I was buying and so flavorful for all kinds of soups.

Blender Tortilla Soup

This soup is very tasty. My children all gobbled it up! We had the awesome experience of sitting through a demo of the blendtec guy at Costco and so this is inspired by his demo. I don't have the real recipe, but this is what I did.

◦6 Roma tomatoes cut in half (You can use a can of diced tomatoes I bet)

◦2 handfuls of grated cheese (optional)

◦1 whole onion or two small onions

◦2 teaspoons veggie boullion

◦2 tablespoons taco seasoning

◦1 clove of garlic (or half if it's really big, I used one and it was pretty spicy *smile*)

◦4 cups warm water

-salt to taste


Place ingredients in blender. (I did it in that order) Secure lid and turn on. When heated to my liking, I added a few handfuls of tortilla chips. Secure your lid and blend for a second or two...not long, that way it's a little chunkier :)

I did not make mine so hot we couldn't eating it as I am trying to increase the amount of raw veggies that we eat. It was so awesome!