Quinoa Pinto bean salad with Avocado Lime sauce

Hey Lovelies

As you may know I have a love affair with food and cooking!  

In the kitchen is where I feel most comfortable. My mother and grandmother instilled a sense of pride in cooking homemade food from scratch with love!! 

And they both blessed my sister and I with the cooking bug, mine didn't come until later in life but I'm happy to say I have also passed it on to my daughter who is now 17 and she makes a mean creamed eggs!! I got her a leather bound journal and she keeps all her favorite (usually family) recipes in there! 

Which makes my ❤️ shine! 

Jessica with her brother Corey 

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AFTER ALL the holiday indulging my body was literally screaming at me to eat something green and fresh. As I LOVE anything Mexican that is my go to so last night I sat thinking about what ingredients I had on hand and what I could make that would satisfy my craving. 

Lucky for you I came up with this delicious fresh salad that tastes better the day after. Flavors need to sit together and marry if you will... 

What's in It and how did I make it I bet you are wondering?

If I would have sat down and thought out this recipe and had everything on hand it would have had a few per things like smoked paprika and cilantro BUT... I used what I had on hand and it turned out just fine. Feel free to add what you like and make it your own!! 

Because I FIRMLY believe SHARING IS CARING, I'm here to share the recipe with you! 

Quinoa & Pinto bean salad with Avocado lime sauce

2 cups cooked white quinoa

1 can drained and rinses pinto beans 

1 cup thawed frozen corn

1/2 finely chopped onion 

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 cumin powder

1/2 tsp coriander 

1/2 tsp oregano 

1 sm Clive garlic minced

Pinch sea salt

Pinch red pepper flakes 

Juice from half a lime 

Mix everything together set aside 

Avocado lime sauce 

1/4 jalapeño with or without seeds is up to you, I used seeds from one side 

1 avocado

Juice from half a lime

Pinch sea salt

Sm clove garlic

1/4 cup sour cream (I would have preferred to make this vegan but used what I had on hand) to make vegan use vegan sou cream or plain unsweetened coconut milk yogurt 

A little water to thin it out

Add everything into a magic bullet or blender ( I don't own a blender as a I LOVE my magic bullet and it never fails me for any job I have from making oat flour to my daily superfood shake) 

Add water to your desired consistency 

DONE!! Let me know how you like it and if any, substitutions you make

HAPPY EATING and keep a look out for my Ecookbook coming this summer to a PDF near you 😊

Detoxing from the EARTH?!? Say WHAT?

HELLO THERE ~

I have a something really awesome to share with you!!

Have you heard of the wonderful benefits of Bentonite Clay??

What is Bentonite Clay you ask?!

Bentonite Clay is composed of aged volcanic ash. The name comes from the largest known deposit of Bentonite Clay located in Fort Benton, Wyoming.

WHAT does Bentonite Clay do?   
is a unique clay due to its ability to produce an “electrical charge” when hydrated. Upon contact with fluid, its electrical components change, giving it the ability to absorb toxins. Bentonite is known for its ability to absorb and remove toxins, heavy metals, impurities, and chemicals.

 WHAT Toxic Chemicals is YOUR body absorbing?!?

Bentonite clay is a swelling clay. When it becomes mixed with water it rapidly swells open like a highly porous sponge. From here the toxins are drawn into the sponge through electrical attraction and once there, they are bound.”
Bentonite clay carries a strong negative charge which bonds to the positive charge in many toxins. When it comes in contact with a toxin, chemical, or heavy metal, the clay will absorb the toxin and release it’s minerals for the body to use. Bentonite also helps get oxygen to cells as it pulls excess hydrogen and allows the cells to replace it with oxygen instead. Bentonite clay is a common ingredient in detox and cleansing products. It has an alkalizing effect on the body and when taken correctly, it can help balance gut bacteria.

Some of the things that Bentonite clay can help ~ 

• Digestive disturbances like acid reflux, constipation, bloating, gas, etc. (Kaolin clay was common ingredient in medicines like Maalox and Rolaids for years)
• Helping with skin and allergy issues
• To help provide minerals for the body
• To help speed recovery from vomiting and diarrhea
• Detoxification
• In oral health preperations
• Externally for all types of skin problems and to speed healing

 Bentonite clay can be taken internally or used externally..
 IMPORTANT NOTES: Do not let healing clays like Bentonite come in to contact with anything metal, is this will reduce the effectiveness. I mix with water in a glass jar with a plastic lid by shaking well or using a plastic whisk. If you take it internally, do not take within an hour of food for best results and do not take within 2 hours of medications or supplements as it might reduce their effectiveness. Check with your doctor before using if you have any medical condition.

INTERNAL USES:
toothpaste
mouth rinse
drink for morning sickness
internal cleansing

 
EXTERNAL USES:
on the skin for blemishes and bites
on skin for bites, burn, cuts, stings
face mask for blemishes and clear skin
detox bath
mastitis
baby powder

Here are a few more things to use Bentonite clay for...

DO you use this amazing healing clay? Have you ever used it?

 Leave me a comment and let me know!
Sherice OX


 Info sources:
http://wellnessmama.com/5915/benefits-of-healing-clays/
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