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Pear and Blueberry Salad with Raw Goat Feta Hemp Seeds and Apple Cider Vinaigrette

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Eat Lots of Colors You only have to look at your dinner plate to see the how nutrition your meal is. Phytochemicals, or beneficial plant chemicals, come in all different colors. This colorful salad is bursting with color and nutrition. You should opt for eating as many colors as you can each day and no, multi-colored MMs dont count. Hemp Seeds Im a big fan of hemp seeds and hemp seed products. They are high in omega 3 fatty acid and they are also a great source of high quality protein. Add them to your salads, over your morning bowl of fruit or hot cereal or anywhere you would use healthy seeds. I like the Nutiva brand. They are non-GMO certified and offer raw, organic product. To learn more about hemp read, " Hemp Horizons: The Comeback of the Worlds Most Promising Plant ". Rich in Essential Fatty Acids The salad gets its high content of omega 3 from both the hemp seeds and the flaxseed oil. Each serving provides over 2 grams each of omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acid...

Raw Vegan Gluten Free Blueberry Cream Tart In A Chocolate Coconut Crust Perfect For Valentines Day!

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This blueberry tart makes a perfect Valentines day dessert! Follow Foods For Long Life on FACEBOOK . Blueberries and Chocolate I know, its almost Valentines day. I should be making something red, like chocolate covered strawberries or red velvet cupcakes. But I was inspired by the thought of whipping fresh blueberries and cashews into a creamy filling served in a simple raw crust made from heart healthy English walnuts, dried coconut and chocolate in its purest form - raw cacao. Is there a better way to say, "I love you" than giving a gift of delicious and powerful antioxidants? I dont think so. Elegant or Casual? This recipe makes enough for one 4 1/2 inch tart pan with enough crumble and filling left over for 2 small ramekins. A tart makes a very elegant presentation. But if you dont have a tart pan, feel free to use individual ramekins or small bowls for the entire recipe. Sprinkle the crust ingredients in the bottom of 4 to 6 individual ramekins or small bowls and cover ...