Raw Nut Butter

This raw nut butter is better than shop bought ones, as there isn't any added sugar or palm oil. Just yummy healthy ingredients that aren't baked. 

Raw foods aren't cooked or baked which means the natural enzymes and nutrients aren't killed making it a healthier way of eating. Plus it is much quicker to make. 

I don't believe that a completely 'living' and a raw food diet is the way forward. As well as our body finding it hard to digest some of the raw foods, it means we would miss out on a lot of tasty baked treats!

150g of your choice of nuts. (I like cashew, almond, and pecan the best)

The more oil the nut has the better, as this releases when being ground to get the butter-like texture and taste.

Tea-spoon of Coconut Oil

Sprinkle of Salt

Cinnamon for added taste

Food Processor 

Add all the nuts into the food processor and blend using the S blade tool. 

The oils of the nuts will release once they have been ground and mixed enough. This takes quite a bit of time, normally from 15-30 minutes. You have to be patient as it seems like it will never happen and then suddenly it does. 

Once the nuts are starting to look a little more like butter, add the coconut oil in to give the nuts are little added help. This should move the process on a lot quicker. 

You will then see when the texture becomes more butter like, sprinkle in some salt and a bit of cinnamon and finally mix to get all the flavours through.

Magic - your raw butter is now complete!

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I am away in Turkey for a week, trying lots of delicious tasty food. Blog post and pictures to follow.

Enjoy

MB 

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Hot Gluten-Free Breakfast Oats

Gluten-Free Breakfast Oats

The best and easiest breakfast for when your in a rush in the morning or simply can not be bothered. (Think Saturday morning hangover!) 

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Gluten Free

Dairy Free

One Bowl of Gluten Free Oats

Coconut or Rice Milk (Dairy-Free)

Cinnamon

Coconut Oil

Choice of Fruit - Banana/Raspberries/Blueberries

Honey or Raw Nut Butter

A sprinkling of Pumpkin Seeds

Put the gluten-free oats into a bowl and pour over enough milk so that they are covered. Then stir with a spoon making sure all the oats are coated with the milk. Put in the fridge over night. The oats will absorb the milk so that they are delicious and gooey in the morning!

Take them out of the fridge and warm a non-stick pan up on a low heat. Add a teaspoon of coconut oil into the pan.

Add the oats and stir until warmed through. You can add additional milk as the mixture sometimes can become quite dry. I like to add my cinnamon at this point so that the oats soak up the flavour while cooking!

Put into a bowl and top with whatever ingredients you would like, get creative with different tasty ingredients!

I like to add blueberries and raspberries, honey and pumpkin seeds! Simply but so tasty! This dish is perfect for waking you up and warming you through!

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Indicating Remission

Great news to start the weekend with! 

Just received a letter from my doctor and after my appointment a couple of weeks ago they have said that my current disease activity is that I am indicating remission. This really does prove that through a mixture of medicine and a healthy diet plan, you can manage chronic diseases like this. All the hard work is paying off.

 Although I do still have a little while to go.

Rheumatoid Arthritis being an auto-immune disease means that my body's immune system is attacking itself and tissue by mistake. What both me and the medicine are trying to do is revert and fix my immune system. That is why I always make sure that I eat high anti-inflammatory foods whenever I can.

The anti-inflammatory foods that I eat mostly are, oily fish like salmon and mackerel. These are packed with omega 3, which I also take as a supplement. Also I try to put spices like ginger, turmeric and garlic in most of my dishes, especially stir-fry's or curries. These spices contain a natural high anti-inflammatory compound. You can also buy turmeric as a supplement too!

Cherries are known to be very good too. I love cherries so I have no problem with cramming a few of these in whenever I can.

Olives, grapefruit, seeds and nuts, blueberries, green tea, dark leafy greens, the list is endless of great foods to eat that can help towards reducing inflammation and pain!

The list for what not to eat is also endless, but we will save that for another day!

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Guacamolly

Most shop bought guacamole is either full of sugar or dairy products like cream. My version of guacamole is fresh, colourful and tastes just as good! It is so quick and easy to make - I can now whip it up in seconds without looking at the recipe! Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner or having as a tasty dip! 
This guacamolly is gluten free, dairy free and Autoimmune Paleo.

What You Will Need:

Two Avocados

Squeeze of One Lime

Two Tablespoons of Organic Olive Oil

Half a Red Onion Chopped Finely

Salt  +  Pepper to Season

Top with fresh mint or just another drizzle of olive oil!

Firstly cut the red onion into small fine pieces and put to one side.

Cut in half and remove the stones of the avocados - then scrape out all that lovely green flesh! Put the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl, along with the lime, olive oil, salt and pepper. Using a potato masher, mash the ingredients together until it becomes the consistentancy you want. Stir through the red onion and spoon into your favourite serving bowl.

Roughly chop the mint and sprinkle on top or add another splash of olive oil and some black pepper!

This recipe works everytime, takes a quick 5 minutes to prepare/make and I never get bored of it!

Enjoy!

mollybhealthy

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Recipe Three

Baked Avocado with Eggs.

This is a quick tasty treat for either breakfast, brunch or even just as a snack.

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Sugar Free

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Coconut Oil

Salt and Pepper

One Avocado

Three Rashers of Organic Smoked Bacon

Two Organic Free-Range Egg

Cut the Avocado in half and take out the stone. 

(I do this by sticking in a sharp knife and pulling out the stone.)
Put the avocado halves onto a non-stick grilling rack/dish or use parchment/baking paper.
Add a teaspoon of coconut oil into where the stone use to sit then crack each egg into one side.
Adding the coconut oil will help the eggs to cook.

Place under the grill for 5-10 minutes. 

Or until the egg is cooked and the avocado flesh is soft.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper to season.

You can also sprinkle on pieces of crispy bacon, for added saltiness and crunch.

Eggs are a brilliant source of protein and Avocado's are one of the 'healthy fats' that I love to eat!

I also have my own recipe for guacamole which is perfect to top on burgers, dip in vegetables or just have a side dish.

Enjoy!
MB
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Recipe Two.

Raw Chocolate Fudge.

These are one of the ‘raw’ treats that I love. Raw means they aren’t baked, they are just full of naturalness and loveliness. 

100g Coconut oil

100g of Peanut/Cashew/Hazelnut Butter (Up to your taste!)

50g of Raw Cacao Powder (Can buy in health food shops or online!)

100g of Honey (One which is natural and least amount of sugar.)

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Sprinkle of Sea Salt

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Add the coconut oil and nut butter into a food processor and mix on high.

Add in the raw cacao powder and mix. Finally add the rest of the ingredients in. 

Mix everything until it is soft and gooey. This will happen once the coconut oil has warmed, but it takes time. So you'll have to have good patience!

Place into a small baking tray that is lined with grease proof paper, then put into the freezer for around 15 minutes. (or until it is set)

Cut up into small bite size chunks, sprinkle some more salt over the top and place in the fridge.

Ready to eat whenenver you want!

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

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Enjoy!

MB

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Banana and Date Omelette

This is by far my favourite breakfast recipe!

What You Will Need:

One Banana

Three Soft Pitted Dates

Two Eggs

Coconut Oil

Cinnamon

Chop the bananas and the dates both into small pieces.

Then in a small frying pan add a teaspoon of coconut oil. Add the bananas and dates and fry for a couple of minutes until golden brown.

Sprinkle on cinnamon to desire taste.

Pour the whisked eggs over the bananas. My mother always taught me to pull back the sides of the cooked egg and pour the uncooked egg into the gap - this method has never failed me to create the perfect omelette!
Wait till the eggs are cooked through then serve.

I like to sprinkle on some pumpkin seeds for some extra crunch, or add nut-butter if your fancy some saltiness.

Enjoy!

mollybhealthy

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TOP INGREDIENTS

Organic Coconut Oil.

The most important cooking ingredient, not only is it great for cooking with, but adding to coffee and using on your hair or skin. I don't believe any other oil or butter is better for cooking with.

Seeds and Nuts.

Perfect sprinkled on salads, omlettes, meats and smoothies. 

Or simply just as snacks.

I use mainly pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseed and macadamia nuts, as these are a high anti-inflammatory food.

Green Tea.

Not only does this help to burn fat, it also helps towards other things within your body.  Enabling better brain function, killing off nasty bacteria and boosting your immune system. 

Nut Butters.

They are amazing in smoothies, smothered on fruit, gluten-free bread or mixed into savoury recipes.

If it’s raw, even better.
I mostly use the make 'Meridian' which can be found in most health shops and super markets.

I also have my own recipe for different nut butters, the recipe will soon follow.


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Why I Eat The Way I Eat.

Through cutting out both gluten and dairy products, I have noticed a reduction in pain and my health has improved. Gluten intolerance is an auto-immune disease, as well as arthritis which is why I truly believe they are connected in some way.

I try to eat a paleo based diet, a lot of protein, fruit and vegetables. Although I have moments of weakness and do delve into sugary sweets and chocolate, but you have to sometimes.

I also do quite a bit of weight training which builds up the strength in both my muscles and joints. I believe that weight training is more useful than most cardio exercises. As well as burning fat you are also shaping your body.

I find it rewarding that each day through this new healthy lifestyle, I am slowly curing myself of arthritic joint pain. 

My knowledge is purely on my experience and what works for my health and body.

I also read a lot of online blogs and listen to podcasts. The best blog so far I have found, www.mindbodygreen.com. It is a great source packed with lots of amazing information.

I would like to state that I am not a nutritionist or a doctor, nor am I qualified in anything medical. This is a diet that works for me. It does not mean it will work for everybody, (or even anyone else.)

I am purely here to show a different take on how to deal with RA and a gluten intolerance through the use of 'food-medicine'.

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I hope you get some enjoyment and use of my blog, in whatever way you decide to use it!

MB

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