All posts tagged: coconut

Thai, Coconut, Broccoli and Cilantro Soup

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This recipe originated from Donna Hay Magazine.  I made it tonight, and it was delicious. I did a few modifications, but this is one of the healthiest soups I’ve seen!  Cilantro is a GREAT detox herb, and gives great flavor to this soup.  If you HATE cilantro, leave it out or switch to flat leaf parsley.  We made a supper of this soup, wheat free crackers, babaganoush, hummus, olives, and some fig flavored goat cheese.  Easy and done! Serves 4 Ingredients: ¼ cup store bought green curry paste (she calls for 1/3, but that was too spicy, so if you don’t like a lot of spice, go less, you can always add more at end) 1  13½ oz. can unsweetened coconut milk 3 cups water 1 lb. broccoli (organic) florets, broken into small pieces 2 cups organic baby spinach leaves 1-2 cups cilantro leaves, preferably organic 3 shallots sliced thinly coconut oil Place the green curry paste in a medium saucepan.  Cook for a minute under medium heat until you can smell the spices.  Add …

Choosing a snack that won’t sabotage you

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This is such an important lesson I’m splitting it into the recipe and a post on WHY you should look at certain numbers differently when you choose snacks. And don’t dismiss this post if you are a normal weight.  This information is important for everyone, heavy, thin, and in-between. I sometimes eat granola (NOT every day, but a few times a week).  Why?  Granola is healthy and has a lot of FAT.  Why is that good?  SATIETY.  That is the feeling you’re full.  The feeling that you don’t need to go raid the oreo package taunting you in the kitchen.  The feeling that you’ve had ENOUGH.  And when any of us are trying to eat healthier and/or lose weight, satiety is paramount.  You cannot go months and months feeling like you’re starving.  And I’m going to tell you that it is REALLY important to eat good fats.  REALLY IMPORTANT, as in ESSENTIAL.  Let’s take a look at how I make Granola — and I make it so I can control what is in it and …

Healthy Ginger Carrot Soup

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This recipe is amazing because it tastes BETTER than the usual carrot soup with dairy.  And the thai red chili paste can add a kick or add HOT depending on your preference.  You can even put it on the table for those who love spicy to add a bit more.  The secret in addition to the red chili paste is coconut milk.  This soup is amazing! This is almost identical to the recipe in The Ultrametabolism Cookbook by Dr. Mark Hyman.  Like I said previously, that book is one of my most used cookbooks. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil or light sesame oil (don’t use toasted sesame, the flavor is too strong) 1 large onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger 2 pounds diced carrots – don’t fret the size, you’re going to blenderize it anyway 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth if you’re vegan/vegetarian 1 cup light coconut milk (canned) ¼  to 1 teaspoon Thai Red Chili Paste, like Thai Kitchen or Dynasty brands (comes in a jar, a …