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Ingredients: 

2 cups of raw pecans
1 and 1/2 cups of dates
Spring or filtered water

Directions:

Soak pecans and dates for 1-2 hours in water. Drain well and blend together in a food processor or strong blender until it turns into a coarse paste. Use your hands to form paste into bite-size balls. Enjoy these delicious treats right away, or save them in a container in the refrigerator for later. They keep well for up to three days in the refrigerator.

Save these date pecan balls for occasional treats, as dates are extremely concentrated in sugar and can contribute to health problems if eaten in large amounts. Read more

Here is a list of eight of the healthiest foods you can eat:

Leafy Greens
Romaine lettuce, red leaf and green leaf lettuce, spinach, kale, collards, Swiss chard, turnip greens, and bok choy provide an abundance of vitamins and minerals, particularly folate, vitamin B6, iron, calcium, magnesium, and zinc. Leafy greens are also high in several different antioxidants and chlorophyll, which help to lower the risk of cancer, heart disease, macular degeneration, and cataracts. Read more

Ingredients: 

1 pound (2-3 large handfuls) fresh green beans, washed, trimmed, and cut in half
1 medium onion, cut in half and then sliced into thin strips
1/3 cup water or Vegetable Broth
1 tablespoon naturally brewed soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Directions: Read more

Vitamin A

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B6

Vitamin B12

Folate (Folic Acid)

Vitamin C Read more

Papaya with Lime Recipe

When choosing a papaya, look for one that has a nice yellow color and smells like papaya.

Cut ripe papaya in half, scoop out seeds, and cut into bite-size pieces. Squeeze fresh lime juice over papaya chunks. Enjoy this refreshing, sweet and sour treat.

Honeydew with Lemon Recipe Read more

Ingredients:

1 whole onion, halved
3 ribs of celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
3 potatoes, chopped
Any leftover greens like swiss chard, beet tops, or turnip tops, chopped
Sea salt, to taste

Directions:

Combine all vegetables in a large pot. Fill with spring or filtered water until vegetables are fully covered. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and leave it to simmer with the lid on for one hour.

Strain well. Add sea salt, to taste. Read more

Ingredients: 

2 tablespoons of coconut oil or organic butter
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
3 onions, sliced into rings
1 pound of any mushrooms that you enjoy
1 tablespoon of dried thyme leaves (optional)
2 1/4 litres or 2 quarts of vegetable or organic chicken broth
Naturally brewed soy sauce or tamari, to taste

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Pizza Crust Ingredients:

1/2 cup warm water
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for spreading

Pizza Topping Ingredients:

1 Tbs. olive oil
Pinch of sea salt
4 cups tomato sauce
1 head broccoli, cut into small pieces
1 zucchini, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
Goat cheese, to taste

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In 1986 McGill Cancer Center scientists surveyed 188 oncologists who specialized in the treatment of lung cancer. Asked what they would do if they developed the disease, 75% said that they would not participate in any chemotherapy treatments. What were their reasons? "The ineffectiveness of chemotherapy and its unacceptable degree of toxicity." Read more