27 Dec Everyone Loves (Raw) Chocolate

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20 Jun Cucumber Pineapple Gazpacho Soup

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(Serves 4)3 Cups Chopped Pineapple3 Cups Chopped Cucumber (seedless)1/2 Cup Finely Diced White Onion1 Cup Coconut Water3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 Tablespoon Lime Juice1 Teaspoon Sambal1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Garnish: 

Chopped Cilantro and Chopped Pecans

Procedure:

1. Combine chopped pineapple, cucumber, white onion and coconut water in a blender and puree.2.  Remove from blender, put in large ceramic bowl.3. Add olive oil, lime juice, sambal and salt.4. Mix well with a wooden spoon.5. Let sit and chill in refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.6. Stir before serving and taste for salt.  If needed, add a pinch.7. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with the cilantro and chopped pecans.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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14 Mar Have Fruits and Vegetables Become Less Nutritious?

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Because of soil depletion, crops grown decades ago were much richer in vitamins and minerals than the varieties most of us get today.

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