Raw Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Raw Chocolate Mousse Recipe (for 2 people)

Raw cacao

Cashew nuts (optional)

Ripe avocado

Agave syrup

Coconut oil

Melt 3 table spoons of coconut oil on a very LOW heat.  Put into a magi-mix with a whole avocado and a small handful of cashew nuts (if you have a nut allergy you can leave out the cashews but only put 2 table spoons of coconut oil) and blend until no lumps and very smooth. Then put this into a bowl and add 2.5 heaped scoops of cacao powder into the mixture and mix up until blended in.  Then add 1 table spoon of agave syrup.  Taste the mixture and add more agave to sweeten more to taste.

Put into 2 ramekins and put in the fridge for an hour to let set.  Then serve as a delicious superfood hit of anti-oxidants.

Week commencing Monday 24th May

Monday 24th May Roasted Fennel, Asparagus and carrots with toasted sesame seeds served with a feta and basil tofu, tomato salad Nutritional facts: Fennel is great for your digestion and water retention.  Feta and tofu are a great source of protein giving you lots of energy!	£6.50
Tuesday 25th May Spanish omelette served with baked Portobello mushrooms with a raw spinach, butter bean and avocado salad. Nutritional facts:  This is a high protein meal with Eggs that are easily digested and butter beans… giving you plenty of energy to get through the day!  Avocados are a superfood high in vitamin E	£6.50
Wednesday 26th May Large salad with brown rice steamed broccoli, diced tofu marinated in turmeric and agave, flaked almonds, grated carrots and radishes. Nutritional facts: Turmeric powder has amazing healing properties and is great for boosting your immune system.  Brown rice is easily digestible and good for weight loss and has large amounts of magnesium which is great for cramps.	£6.50
Thursday 27th May Healthy green vegetable curry with red rice infused with lemon grass served with a spinach, apple, almonds and dried fig salad. Nutritional facts: Coconut oil is a top superfood that aids digestion and weight loss.  Raw spinach is very high in antioxidants, calcium and iron. Almonds are a wonderful source of protein.	£6.50
Friday 28th May Quinoa with chick peas and red tomatoes, green beans and  asparagus served with luscious green salad with and pumpkin seeds and feta cheese. Nutritional facts: This is a high protein based meal giving you lots of energy for the weekend ahead!  Quinoa, chick peas and the pumpkin seeds are also very high in protein.  Asparagus is a great detoxer and helps to reduce water retention in your body making you look and feel slim-line!	£6.50
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Ganesh Munchies week commencing Monday 17th May Menu

Monday 17^th May

Quinoa with chick peas, tomatoes, green beans and asparagus served with luscious green salad with pumpkin seeds and feta cheese.

Nutritional facts: This is a high protein based meal giving you lots of energy for the weekend ahead!  Quinoa, chick peas and the pumpkin seeds are also very high in protein.  Asparagus is a great detoxer and helps to reduce water retention in your body making you look and feel slim-line!

Tuesday 18^th May

Baked sweet potato with grilled red peppers in balsamic vinegar, Served with a pear and walnut salad with sweetened nuts and seeds in tamari and agave and grilled sheeps cheese infused with basil

Nutritional facts: Sweet potatoes are a healthy carbohydrate without being starchy or bloating you. Walnuts and seeds are  high in protein and agave is a superfood which is a natural sweeter that is made from a cactus.  This sheeps cheese is hard like grilled halumi and is a great alternative to cows cheese. Tamari is an wheat free alternative to soya sauce,

Wednesday 19^th May

Kale, mushroom, green been and tofu healthy stir-fry served with a raw salad topped with nuts and seeds and tabouleh.

Nutritional facts: Kale is very high in vitamin C and beta carotene and great anti-oxidant.  Tofu and the nuts and seeds are a wonderful source of protein helping keep your blood sugar levels balanced, stopping you from getting cravings.

Thursday 20^th May

Brown rice roasted squash risotto served with a mixed leaf salad with red onions caramelised in balsamic vinegar, sprouts and goji berries.

Nutritional facts: Brown rice is fantastic as it great for losing weight as it is a complex carb that give you a lot of energy but is a low GI food which helps to maintain blood sugar levels.  It also is high in Vitamin B and potassium.  Spouts are a living food giving you the perfect protein for your day.  Goji berries are one of the best superfoods which are high in antioxidants and also known to make you look younger!

Friday 21^st May

Baked potato with mixed beans marinated in tamari, lemon juice lemon grass and chilli flakes. Served with a avocado and pepper hummus and a pumpkinseed rocket and endive salad

Nutritional facts: Beans are a fantastic source of protein.  Avocado is a superfood high in vitamin E which is fantastic for skin.

Ganesh Munchies week commencing 10th May

Monday 10^th May

Large salad with brown rice steamed broccoli, diced tofu marinated in turmeric and agave, flaked almonds, grated carrots and radishes.

Nutritional facts: Turmeric powder has amazing healing properties and is great for boosting your immune system.  Brown rice is easily digestible and good for weight loss and has large amounts of magnesium which is great for cramps.

Tuesday 11^th May

Roasted carrots, beetroots and fennel with rosemary with a serving of amaranth grain infused with ginger and an avocado, radish, sunflower seed and sprouted salad

Nutritional facts: This is a very cleansing meal, beetroots help to cleanse the liver, fennel is full of antioxidants and a great source of fibre which helps cleanse the colon, radishes are known for cleansing the blood.  Avocado is a superfood which is very high in Vitamin E which helps keep your skin radiant and sprouts are live food that are a great source of protein and energy.  Amaranth is the highest protein grain and has high levels of calcium, magnesium and iron.

Wednesday 12^th May

Spanish omelette served with baked Portobello mushrooms with a raw spinach, butter bean and avocado salad.

Nutritional facts:  This is a high protein meal with Eggs that are easily digested and butter beans… giving you plenty of energy to get through a Friday and lots of energy for the weekend!  Avocados are a superfood high in vitamin E.

Thursday 13^th May

Vegetable Shepherds pie with a butter bean mash topping served with a lambs lettuce avocado and apple salad.

Nutritional facts: The butter bean mash provides you with a great protein kick to give you energy throughout the day.  Avocado is a superfood and is very high in Vitamin E which is great for your skin.

Friday 14^th May

Baked red peppers stuffed with wild rice diced courgettes, squash and tomatoes and sunflower seeds served with a raw red cabbage, spinach and feta salad.

Nutritional facts: Raw cabbage is easily digested and is high in vitamin A which is great for the skin and also helps to stimulate the intestines. Is great for detoxing after the weekend!  Wild rice is high in vitamin B which is great as this is good for energy, good digestion and healthy hair, skin and nails.  Feta and sunflower seeds are a great source of protein which give you energy.

Ganesh Munchies week commencing Tuesday 4th May Menu

Tuesday 4^th May

Roasted Fennel, Asparagus and carrots with toasted sesame seeds served with a feta and basil tofu, tomato salad

Nutritional facts: Fennel is great for your digestion and water retention.  Feta and tofu are a great source of protein giving you lots of energy!

Wednesday 5^th May

Aubergine and raisin’s cooked in turmeric and agave with lightly steamed green vegetables with crumbled goats cheese and pumpkin seeds over the top served with a raw leafy salad with living sprouts, baby tomatoes and grated carrot.

Nutritional facts: Turmeric is fantastic for boosting your immune system.  Lightly steaming vegetables will keep all the great green nutrients in your food.  The seeds and sprouts and goats cheese are fantastic source of protein to keep your energy levels up for the day which helps stop any cravings.

Thursday 6^th May

Healthy green vegetable curry with red rice infused with lemon grass served with a spinach, apple, almonds and dried fig salad.

Nutritional facts: Coconut oil is a top superfood that aids digestion and weight loss.  Raw spinach is very high in antioxidants, calcium and iron. Almonds are a wonderful source of protein.

Friday 7^th May

Raw Phad Thai salad with a portion of quinoa mixed with mango and coriander

Nutritional facts: In the raw phad thai there is cashew nuts which are a great source of iron which is essential for red blood cell function and enzyme activity.  Quinoa is a high protein grain which helps regulate your blood sugar levels.

£6.50 per meal 

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Munchies Menu Week Commencing 26th April

Monday 26th April

Baked red peppers stuffed with wild rice diced courgettes, squash and tomatoes and sunflower seeds served with a raw red cabbage, spinach and feta salad.

Nutritional facts: Raw cabbage is easily digested and is high in vitamin A which is great for the skin and also helps to stimulate the intestines. Is great for detoxing after the weekend!  Wild rice is high in vitamin B which is great as this is good for energy, good digestion and healthy hair, skin and nails.  Feta and sunflower seeds are a great source of protein which give you energy.

Tuesday 27^th April

Kale, mushroom, green been and tofu healthy stir-fry served with a raw salad topped with nuts and seeds and tabouleh.

Nutritional facts: Kale is very high in vitamin C and beta carotene and great anti-oxidant.  Tofu and the nuts and seeds are a wonderful source of protein helping keep your blood sugar levels balanced, stopping you from getting cravings.

Wednesday 28^th April

Large salad with brown rice steamed broccoli, diced tofu marinated in turmeric and agave, flaked almonds, grated carrots and radishes.

Nutritional facts: Turmeric powder has amazing healing properties and is great for boosting your immune system.  Brown rice is easily digestible and good for weight loss and has large amounts of magnesium which is great for cramps. 

Thursday 29^th April

Vegetable Shepherds pie with a butter bean mash topping served with a lambs lettuce avocado and apple salad.

Nutritional facts: The butter bean mash provides you with a great protein kick to give you energy throughout the day.  Avocado is a superfood and is very high in Vitamin E which is great for your skin.

Friday 30^th April

Morrocan protein bake with quinoa, chick peas and red grapes served with luscious green salad with green beans, asparagus and pumpkin seeds.

Nutritional facts: This is a high protein based meal giving you lots of energy for the weekend ahead!  Quinoa, chick peas and the pumpkin seeds are also very high in protein.  Asparagus is a great detoxer and helps to reduce water retention in your body making you look and feel slim-line for your Friday night out!

Week commencing Monday 19th April Ganesh Munchies menu

Monday 19^th April

Baked potato with mixed beans marinated in tamari, lemon juice lemon grass and chilli flakes. Served with a avocado and pepper hummus and a pumpkinseed rocket and endive salad

Nutritional facts: Beans are a fantastic source of protein.  Avocado is a superfood high in vitamin E which is fantastic for skin.

Tuesday 20^th April

Roasted Fennel, Asparagus and carrots with toasted sesame seeds served with a feta and basil tofu, tomato salad

Nutritional facts: Fennel is great for your digestion and water retention.  Feta and tofu are a great source of protein giving you lots of energy!

Wednesday 21^st April

Raw Phad Thai salad with a portion of quinoa mixed with mango and coriander

Nutritional facts: In the raw phad thai there is cashew nuts which are a great source of iron which is essential for red blood cell function and enzyme activity.  Quinoa is a high protein grain which helps regulate your blood sugar levels.

Thursday 22^nd April

Brown rice roasted squash risotto served with a mixed leaf salad with red onions caramelised in balsamic vinegar, sprouts and goji berries.

Nutritional facts: Brown rice is fantastic as it great for losing weight as it is a complex carb that give you a lot of energy but is a low GI food which helps to maintain blood sugar levels.  It also is high in Vitamin B and potassium.  Spouts are a living food giving you the perfect protein for your day.  Goji berries are one of the best superfoods which are high in antioxidants and also known to make you look younger!

Friday 23^rd April

Spanish omelette served with baked Portobello mushrooms with a raw spinach, butter bean and avocado salad.

Nutritional facts:  This is a high protein meal with Eggs that are easily digested and butter beans… giving you plenty of energy to get through a Friday and lots of energy for the weekend!  Avocados are a superfood high in vitamin E. 

Raspberry and Acai Smoothie

I made a delicious smoothie the other day for Sunday Brunch and it went down really well...

1 sachet of Acai frozen pulp
1 cup of frozen raspberries
1 banana
1 sprig of mint
1 cup of water (more if you want a thinner consistency)

(you can add some green powder to make it a green smoothie!)

Blend together and enjoy!


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Ganesh Munchies.... Handmade raw chocolate delivered to you

I have been perfecting the art of making yummy raw chocolate for a healthy sweet snack...

Made with organic ingredients and a lot of love they are guaranteed to leave you feeling satisfied and oh so gooooooood!

Raw chocolate is a superfood... in the Ganesh Munchies chocolates I have put in combinations of raw cacao, macca powder, agave syrup, goji berries, bee pollen which are all superfoods that are so hight in anti-oxidants.

Anti-oxidants make your immune system stronger which gives you resistance to flues, viruses and infections
♥ Greatly reduced incidence of all cancers
♥ Prevention of glaucoma and macular degeneration
♥ Reduced risk of cholesterol-oxidation and heart disease
♥ Anti-aging of cells and overall body

So why not get your health kick while getting your sweet fix at the same time!

Ganesh Munchies flavours.... (always adding more!)
♥ Almond
♥ Bee pollen and cacao nibs
♥ Fresh ginger
♥ Vanilla and Goji berries

For prices and ordering please contact me at info@ganeshretreats.com or 07795214040.

Please remember that they are completely handmade and fresh and have no preservatives will need to be eaten with-in a week of receiving your order... but can't see a problem with that as they are so delicious! 

Cold Busting Green Smoothie

Everyone I talk to at the moment is full of cold so thought I would remind you all about Green Smoothies and how amazing they are for your health!  The wonderful thing about Green smoothies is that they only take 5 minutes to make in the morning and they give your body the nutrients that it so craves!  Putting raw leafy green leaves into your daily smoothie gives you one of natures finest nutrients, chlorophyll which we tend to lack in our daily food intake.  Chlorophyll is a blood and body cleanser, enhances energy, builds the blood, has anti-inflammatory properties, helps stabilize blood sugar levels helping with weight loss and cravings!  Its amazing so start blending...


Here is a anti-oxidant smoothie for you to try out to help boost your immune system to support you during these cold months.


The Immune Booster
1 cup of raw spinach leaves
1/2 cup of blueberries (frozen is fine)
1 banana
A handful of goji berries
1 cup of water


* For extra power try adding some green powder I love the Vitarmineral one
* To make it creamy add half an avocado (delicious!)
* To make it a superfood treat or to get kids to love it add some raw cacao powder & add some agave syrup!


Then just blend, drink and reap the benefits!  Enjoy!

What are Superfoods?

Everyone is always talking about superfoods but what are they?  

They are foods that are so high in minerals, antioxidants and vitamins that they can benefit your health in such huge ways.  The superfood list keeps on growing and growing but I say why be cynical about it and try them and see how they make you feel! 

My god-mother, Vicki Edgson who is an amazing nutritionist and continues to inspire me everyday, showed me a video called “Food Matters”.  After watching this video I can honestly say it has changed my way of thinking about food and my way of eating.  The people that put this video together are so knowledgeable about healing through superfoods its amazing.  The facts and case studies that they present to you just solidify why we should be incorporating these foods into our daily lives. 

Here is a SHORT list of some of the superfoods that you can incorporate into your daily meals:

Coconut oil

Try cooking with this in your curry instead of the coconut milk its much healthier for you and much less fattening.  You can also replace it from your normal olive oil for cooking if you can find a tasteless one… just a thought!

Cacao

If you have a sweet tooth and want a chocolate fix try making your own raw chocolate (see Raw Chocolate blog for recipe ideas) or add it to a smootise for a naughty but nice treat.

Spirulina and chlorophyll

You can get this in powder form and can add it to your morning cereal (don’t be put off by the colour!) or in your green smoothies – try Vitermineral I think it’s the best as has everything you need in it.

Goji Berries

Try adding them to your salads, morning breakfast, green smoothies or just an afternoon snack

Bee Pollen

This can be added to your porridge, smoothies or yoghurt to make it sweet

Agave Syrup

This can be used instead of honey or sugar (use it in your tea)… its very sweet and good for you!

Avocado

Salads, healthy wraps, as a snack on ryvita or on toast in the morning

Acai berries

This comes in lots of different forms but mostly frozen or powder as it comes from the Amazon (see the Acai berry blog)

Raw Chocolate

We all get a sweet tooth sometimes and there is nothing wrong with succumbing to it… but this is a good way to ease it off in a healthy way!  Raw Chocolate is a superfood and is very quick and easy to make and it is a great thing to take to a dinner party as an after dinner treat…. This way you can also spread the word!

What you will need...

Raw Cacao powder

Raw coconut oil

Agave Syrup or Honey

Extras to add…

Goji Berries

Bee Pollen

Avocado (makes it creamy!)

Almond butter

Mashed up banana

Raw cacao nibs

Now the fun bit….

Melt on a VERY low heat 2 scoops of coconut oil… do not let it get too hot and boil it only needs to become a liquid, then add 4 scoops of the cacao powder and then add about a table spoon of agave syrup or honey (add more or less depending on how sweet you like it)… then go crazy add what you like!  I then put the mixture into an ice tray as it makes great bite size chocolate treats and you can get the shaped ones which is aways fun… then put it into the fridge.  They melt quickly as they have no preservatives so keep them in the fridge then eat quickly!!!

Now the best bit…

Lie on the sofa and lick the bowl and spoon – don’t worry no –one is watching… ENJOY!

Here are some of my combinations…

• 1 t-spoon of almond butter and a handful of Goji berries
• Bee pollen and Goji Berries and cacao nibs
• Goji Berries and 1½  table spoons of Avocado
• 1 Mashed up banana with cacao nibs
• Coconut flakes and goji berries

Don’t go crazy on them though – Limit yourself to just 1 – balance and moderation is everything don’t forget!

Add some Acai Berry love into your life...

I am in the land of the Acai berry so have been eating it every day and feel so great from it.  I have been so pleasantly surprised to find that people are very health conscious here in Brazil.   Everywhere I seem to go I have found cute little fruit bars that sell things like smoothies with chlorophil (an esential green food) acai berries, green juices its great!  
The Acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-EE) is the high-energy berry of a special Amazon palm tree. Harvested in the rainforests of Brazil, the acai berry tastes like a vibrant blend of berries and with a slight hint of chocolate.  Hidden within its royal purple pigment is the magic that makes it nature's perfect energy fruit.   It is a  Number 1 superfood as it has very high antioxidants found in it
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Acai Facts:

• Boosts your immune system as they contain such a high percentage of antioxidants that protect the cells of your immune system from damage by toxins in the environment.  
  
  
•  Decrease in the incidence of stroke, heart attack, cancer, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease.  In January 2006 breakthrough findings were released to the world from the University of Florida. They took extracts of the berry at various concentrations, and tested them on human cancerous cells. The results of these findings were that the acai berry destroyed 86% of leukemia cells in a cell culture model. 

• Increase in the metabolic rate - resulting in increased weight loss.  The acai berry has the desirable effect of helping boost metabolism and promoting healthy digestive function.  It aids weight loss, while also taking care of dietary needs as well. 

• Increase in sexual activity, libido, and performance.  Need I say more!!!

•  Stronger bones, healthier blood, increase in eyesight, less mood variability.  Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. So far 19 different amino acids have been identified in acai berries. This means that acai berries are packed with protein. They are also packed with vitamins and minerals. Vitamin A B1, B2, B3, C and E are in the little berry. It also contains calcium, potassium, copper and zinc.
• Has your essential fatty acids like Omega 3, 6 and 9. It’s also high in fibre, with about 14 grams per 100 grams in freeze-dried powder form.

You can get it in juice concentrate, pulp, dried powder, frozen berries...  see what you can find at your local health food shop and start experimenting with it.  Try it in your green smoothies, cereal, porridge, juices or anyway you feel inspired to add some Acai berry love into your life!