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Buffalo Cauliflower Wings!

I’ve recently fallen in love with cauliflower. I’ve always been more of a broccoli kind of girl, and felt a bit meh about cauliflower. But after realizing how versatile it is, coupled with the amazing nutritional profile it has, I found myself getting down with cauliflower regularly. One cup of cauliflower has a ton of fiber, 77% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C,  along with vitamin K, B6, folate, manganese, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorous. You can use food processed cauliflower as a substitute for rice, roast a whole head of it in the oven and make a cauliflower steak, cut it up and add to stir fry or mixed vegetable dishes, or get down with cauliflower “wings.” I’m not a huge fan of fake meats or vegan processed meat products, so when I tried cauliflower wings I wanted to write a love letter to whoever had this genius idea. You can make these wings and use hot sauce for buffalo wings, or use barbecue sauce if you prefer that flavor. Below’s the recipe I used. It’s very simple and takes little to no time at all. -XO Raw Girl

Ingredients:

1 large head of cauliflower cut into chunky pieces (approx 4 cups))

1/2 cup of Almond, Hemp, Coconut, or any nut milk 

1 cup of Tapioca Flour 

1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder

1/2 Tsp Onion Powder

1/2 Tsp Salt

Several dashes of Cayenne Pepper (optional if you like extra spicy)

1/2 cup of Hot Sauce or Wing Sauce

2 Tablespoons melted Coconut Oil or Butter (if you are vegetarian)

 

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl mix together dry ingredients: tapioca flower with all preferred seasonings.
  3. Slowly pour in nut  milk and whisk together until batter becomes smooth. If batter too runny add in a bit more of tapioca flour.
  4. Dip each cauliflower floret into batter and coat completely then place on baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes until the batter has set.
  6. Mix together the melted coconut oil with the hot sauce or wing sauce, and toss the baked cauliflower into the hot sauce until each one is coated.
  7. Place back on baking sheet and bake for 10 more minutes.
  8. If you prefer crispier “wings” broil for 2-3 minutes carefully so you don’t burn them.

Serve & enjoy however you prefer! Add to wraps, salads, or eat as appetizers alone.  I made a non-dairy vegan ranch dressing to pair with my wings. Will share recipe soon!

Prep!!

Coated in Batter

 

All Done 🙂

P.S. Only a few more days to enroll in the summer edition of my 8 week transformative health program Staying Ageless 30+! If you are a woman 30+ Interested in staying fly until you are 99 or close to it, I want to talk to you. Sign up for a call with me HERE. And if you haven’t check it yet, you can watch my FREE webinar 6 Ways to Slow the Aging Process HERE.

Adrenal Fatigue & The Adrenal Body Type

Stress Kills.
The more I learn about the damage that stress can do in the body; the more I believe that it is one of my chief responsibilities as a practitioner to encourage my clients to not only manage their stress, but also sometimes make adjustments to bring themselves back into balance.
Lately I’ve seen quite a few clients struggling with signs of adrenal fatigue. Adrenal issues are way more common than we realize! If you or someone you know: started gaining weight around the midsection, can’t sleep, has a hard time focusing,  is losing hair or balding, has frequent cravings for carbs and salt, emotionally irritable, has high anxiety or fixation on problems, low libido, high blood pressure, reliant on stimulants to stay awake, has a hard time getting up in the morning, tired during the day, has allergies or asthma issues, acne, inappropriate hair growth in women,  blood sugar issues (stress can trigger the release of insulin!), sleep apnea /snoring, leg cramps, brain fog, bloating (because digestion is affected) etc.
The classic adrenal body type is someone who carries and gains the majority of their weight in their midsection. What happens is as cortisol levels stay elevated from chronic stress, the body moves fat around the midsection to protect the major organs. This is a complete survival mechanism and this kind of weight gain usually starts after prolonged stress or a very stressful event or trauma.
A few things you can do to bring the adrenals back to balance: getting sleep / re-balancing sleep, low impact exercise like walking or light yoga, consume potassium rich foods – potassium helps to restore adrenals and lower insulin, getting rid of stressful relationships or toxic work environments, take an extended vacation to de-stress, reduce/eliminate sugar intake, re-imagine breakfast: healthy fats, protein, and vegetables over high carbs will sustain your energy longer throughout the day.
XO  Esosa E, MS AKA Raw Girl
P.S. I am taking FREE one-on-one calls for the next week! If you would like to chat with me, and see how I can help you reach your health goals – sign up HERE.
P.S.S. Read more on Adrenal Fatigue in this PAST POST

The Benefits of Superfood Chlorella

If you’re about that #AgelessLife; strategic supplementation is key.

An awesome way to ensure adequate nutrition daily is to incorporate superfoods into meals. One of my favorite superfoods that sometimes gets slept on is Chlorella! 

Why is chlorella the bomb dot com?!

It is a green algae and cousin of spirulina that is high in protein (around 50-60%) with all nine essential amino acids, essential fatty acids, and more than 20 vitamins and minerals including potassium, zinc, iron, calcium, phosphorous, B Vitamins including a potentially active form of B12 (essential for plant-eaters), vitamin C, D,E, and K. 

Chlorella is a great source of antioxidants, and one of the highest forms of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is the life blood of plants and has a structure similar to the hemoglobin in our blood. Chlorella’s high levels of chlorophyll have been shown to protect the body against ultraviolet radiation treatments while removing radioactive particles from the body so it’s excellent for those who are going through chemo.

Chlorella also works to synergistically balance and normalize body functions while supporting immunity, and has strong detoxification properties which aid the body in removing heavy metals, waste, parasites and other toxins. 

It can even improve body odor or bad breath y’all! In addition to being a super detoxifier, chlorella has been shown to prevent development of cancerous cells, can help to rebuild nerves in the brain after serious nerve damage,, eliminate constipation, and help to rebalance gut flora which aids in treating digestive and colon related diseases.

It’s also helpful for weight loss and correcting insulin resistance. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers state, “Chlorella intake resulted in noticeable reductions in body fat percentage, serum total cholesterol, and fasting blood glucose levels.” Chlorella benefits you by helping to regulate hormones, metabolism, improving circulation and promoting higher levels of energy.

Research continues to reveal that chlorella may also slow the aging process! A study published in the journal Clinical Laboratory revealed that chlorella greatly reduces oxidative stress, caused from pollution, stress and a poor diet.

Pretty dope for spirulina’s cousin huh?! 

Have you tried Chlorella? What are your favorite superfoods? Comment below or on my Instagram @therawgirl ! -XO

 

 

 

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Green Pancakes!

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups finely ground almond flour

1 Teaspoon Baking powder

2 Tablespoons tapioca flour (optional)

1/4 Teaspoon Salt

2 “chia” eggs (2 Tablespoons chia seeds + 4 -4.5 Tablespoons Water)

1 Tablespoon Chlorella Powder (I used Sun Chlorella)

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

3/4 cup Almond Milk

Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth OR mix dry ingredients followed by wet ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until all ingredients combine evenly. Add almond milk as needed for a lighter consistency.

Prepare like regular pancakes. Serve, enjoy! XO

Speaking in DC this Weekend!

I’m really excited to be speaking in DC this weekend for the Greater Washington Urban League’s Health Awareness Day Symposium on the topic of Self-Care and Brain Health! I’ll be on from 12:20-12:40 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G Street NW.

If you can make it RSVP for this free event HERE:

https://www.gwul-guild.org/events

Hope to see you soon!

XO Raw Girl

 

Catch me LIVE tomorrow at 12 PM EST!

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I usually go LIVE for office hours around 12/12:30 pm EST on Saturdays. This week, I’m moving my LIVE talk to Sunday, May 12th, and chatting with one of my clients who completed Staying Ageless 30+ and made awesome progress! If you are on the fence about the class and need questions answered, or just want to learn more about the process, come on through! I will allot time to answer as many questions as you all have. All you have to do to get in on the action is follow me @therawgirl and tune in. I’m more excited than I get about fresh coconut water or perfect avocados to see you guys 🙂   -XO Raw Girl

Avocado Kale Pesto Sauce

Lately I’ve been on a mission to find simple healthy meals, with a hint of gourmet pizzazz that take 20-30 minutes or less to prepare in the kitchen. I’ve always been about that quick and easy meal life, but in the past months I’ve also become more aware that just because the meal is quick and easy doesn’t mean I have to sacrifice the quality of flavors included. Below is the recipe for an incredible avocado pesto sauce that is bursting with flavor and versatile enough to use for multiple dishes including: as a sauce for pizza, a creamy and delicious pasta sauce that can be paired with spiralized zucchini noodles or kelp noodles (recipes coming soon), or a delightful base for avocado toast— you can spread it on thick!  Anyone else out there about that quick and easy but gourmet life?

-XO Esosa E. AKA Raw Girl

 

Avocado Pesto Sauce

Ingredients:

1 whole ripe avocado 

1/2 cup water

2 Tablespoons olive oil

1/2 Tsp licorice salt or Himalayan sea salt

1/2 tsp local honey 

1 – 1.5 cups of Kale Pesto

Make your own pesto or use 1 container Trader Joe’s kale cashew pesto in this recipe. You can either make the Pesto first, separately, or throw all ingredients into a high speed blender and presto! You’ll have your sauce.

For Kale Pesto

Ingredients:

  • 3 Cups Kale packed
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • Juice from 1/2 Lemon
  • 2 Tsp Dried Basil or a few fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 Tsp sea Salt
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/4 Cup Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) or Roasted Pine Nuts
  • 2-3 Tbs Water

P.S. I’ve opened my schedule for the next two weeks to take free one-on-one calls. If you are a woman 30+ looking to stay fly til you are 99 or close to it, or someone who is in need of a health transformation, holla at your girl! I’d love to chat with you. You can sign up for a slot to have a call with me here: https://calendly.com/rawgirl

Catch me LIVE Tonight on Instagram :)

Are you on Instagram? If so, you can catch your girl LIVE tonight at 8:30 PM  with Sandra Marie to spill all the tea and chat healthy living, nutrition, #StayingAgeless and fashion 🙂 All you need to do to tune in is follow me @TheRawGirl. You are also welcome to ask questions LIVE. Hope to see you tonight! The replay will be up on my profile for 24 hours in case you miss it. -XO Raw Girl

Staying Ageless 30+ Now Open for Enrollment!

At the end of my transformative program StayingAgless 30+ my students put together their “Glow-Up” story. This helps them to measure how far they’ve come since the beginning of class. Me and my team measure the success of my program my the number of people who have a legitimate #GlowUp because my desire is to get results for every client.

Here’s a story from one of my rockstar students who did the work and was willing to share! I’m sharing more success stories all week on Instagram and in my newsletter.

Glow Up Story

I’m able to maintain enough energy to power through the day and go to bed restfully.

I‘ve lost 10 pounds (now 12 from date of this post!).

My skin is clearing up and is a lot less dry.

I’m able to move around and be active without the usual aches and pains.

I have been working out consistently for the first time since college.

I feel an overall sense of calm. The endorphins from my workouts and the amount of nutrient dense foods I’m eating now has really gone a long way to changing my overall mood and well being.

It’s only been a few weeks, and I haven’t been perfect with implementing my rituals. However, I have tried to be as consistent as possible and I look forward to building on my progress. – Angela F.

I’m beyond excited that my online transformational program Staying Ageless 30+ is coming back just in time to help you too—to get your glow up this summer! Official enrollment for the class, which begins May 19th starts NOW 🙂 Excited for all the ladies who pre-enrolled and are ready for transformation!

If you are a woman 30+, struggling to create consistent healthy rituals, not sure about the right diet or exercise for your body, and are ready to invest in staying fly until your are 99 or close to it…I’d love to chat with you.

I’ve just opened up my calendar for the next two weeks to take one-on-one calls 🙂

To get on my calendar please book your twenty minute Meet & Greet HERE: calendly.com/rawgirl

XO Esosa E, MS AKA Raw Girl

The Skinny on Parasites

This week on my Instagram TV show, I discuss parasites. If you would like to watch the video, follow me on Instagram @therawgirl. Below is the written transcript. -XO

Do you know what it feels like to have your life force being sucked out of you daily? Most people do, only they don’t know what the source of their woes are. The buggers AKA Parasites! If you are thinking to yourself WTF?? or you know you have them and want to know what to do? This one’s for you boo.

Welcome to Health Bytes!

Although it sounds crazy and a little scary to think about worms in our bodies, YIKES! the fact is that 99.8% of people will be exposed to or experience health issues related to parasitic infection. You can get parasites from your pets, other people’s pets,  from kissing or having intercourse with a person who has parasites, from contaminated drinking WATER water (especially tap water), from walking barefoot on contaminated soil, from improperly cooked or handled meat, improper hygiene bad hygiene, infected fruits or vegetables, and the list goes on.

So, what are parasites? Parasites are organisms that live in our bodies and feed off of our life force. They are worms that (can be deadly) because they suck us dry by preventing nutrients from our food from nourishing our bodies, can cause damage internally to organs, and a host of other symptoms that you and your doctor will most likely mistake for something else entirely. These can be anything from stomach and intestinal complications like constipation, irritable bowel syndrome or leaky gut, mood and anxiety issues, sleep disturbances, weight issues either via excessive hunger, or excessive weight loss, skin disorders like acne or rashes, food allergies, and excessive fatigue or lack of energy. Essentially, parasites can slowly but surely erode your quality of life.

Because parasites are so prevalent, it’s a great idea to conduct a basic over the counter parasite cleanse that you can find in a local health food store at least once a year. The best cleanses usually have some form of tincture and pill combination and will include herbs such as cloves, wormwood, black walnut hull, along with other ingredients designed to kills worms and their eggs.

Cloves destroy parasitic eggs before they have a chance to develop. They are more powerful when purchased whole and ground up for consumption as they tend to lose their anti-parasitic properties rather quickly. Cloves contain powerful antimicrobial agents that travel through the bloodstream, killing microscopic parasites and parasitic larvae and eggs. Cloves are tremendously effective in killing malaria, tuberculosis, cholera, scabies and other parasites, viruses, bacteria and fungi, including Candida.

Black walnut hull is very effective at removing dead parasites and other parasitic wastes from the body. It is available in a powdered form, in capsules, as well as in tinctures. Black walnut hull has been used for centuries to expel various types of worms, including parasites that cause skin irritations such as ringworm. It also oxygenates the blood, which also helps kill parasites. Black Walnut hull is very effective against tapeworms, pinworms, Candida albicans, and malaria. It is also effective in reducing blood sugar levels, and facilitating the bodies’ natural detoxification process.

Wormwood is one of the most powerful weapons in the parasite killer arsenal. It is an extremely bitter herb that is quite difficult to down, but the effects are well worth it. It acts as an anesthetic that numbs the parasites, thus forcing them to release their grip on the body. The herb is most effective against roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and pinworms. Wormwood is the second most bitter herb known to man and has been proven a powerful herbal remedy for malaria.

Consuming Raw or Aged Garlic is one of the most effective ways to kill parasites. Garlic is an effective remedy for many types of parasites, from one-celled species to larger varieties such as hookworms and pinworms. Garlic is known to slow and kill more than sixty types of fungi and twenty types of bacteria, as well as some of the most potent viruses known to humans. All effective parasite cleanses always include garlic. It can be hard to consume large amounts of raw garlic, so another way to successfully include large amounts of garlic in your diet is to consume aged, odorless garlic pills.

Apple Cider Vinegar increases stomach acid if taken prior to your meals. This will keep the stomach free of parasites and will also ensure that you will kill off any larvae you inadvertently eat with your meals.

Coconut Oil has an abundance of medium chain fatty acids, which after converted by the body, create a substance that efficiently kills parasites, yeasts, viruses, and pathogenic bacteria in the gut.

Pungent Spices such as: turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, chilies, horseradish, and cayenne, all make parasites run for cover. While conducting your cleanse you can use all or some of these spices freely to add flavor and aid you in kicking some parasite but.

I’m Esosa E. Clinical Nutritionist & Founder of rawgirltoxicworld.com, until next time, your wealth is in your health!

For more on parasites, check out my book which includes instructions for a cleanse: Parasites, Be Gone! 

If you need a one on one consultation to develop a personalized intervention for parasitic infection or to address other conditions, improvement in your diet, or weightloss book here: www.therawgirl.com.