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Almond Butter Cookie with Young Living Orange Essential Oil

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cookie

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup puréed dates and figs (about 6 dates, 6-8 figs-size matters)
  • 1/2 cup grape-seed oil
  • 6 drops Young Living orange essential oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup carob powder
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups sifted almond flour (I also put the flour in the cuisinart before I sift to make the flour even finer)

Directions

Pre-heat oven 325 degrees
Combine all dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
Purée dates and figs in a cuisinart.
In a large bowl, with a hand mixer add grape-seed oil and orange oil, beat well together.
Add egg and mix, mix.
Add the almond butter and use the mixer to blend until it is totally mixed with the oils and egg.
Next comes the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
I baked these on a cookie sheet with parchment paper. (Easy clean)
Make the cookie dough into balls all the same size. Pat them down on the parchment paper to resemble a cookie the size you would want to eat.
These bake a little longer that a traditional cookie, about 20-25 min.
Check that they are slightly brown on the bottom. They will be soft.

NingXia Red

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Made from the NingXia wolf berry, NingXia Red provides ample antioxidants to strengthen the immune system. The antioxidants in the juice help fight free radical attacks that occur thousands of times a day to each cell of the human body!
It is the ultimate organic superfood with age-defying antioxidants.
NingXia Red:
*Anti Cancerous-Inhibit Tumor Growth
*Alleviates Arthritis-Strengthen Bones
*Alleviates Allergies & Asthma
*Resilient Immune System
*Promotes Restful Sleep
*Increases Energy
*Increases Libido
*Improves Vision
Macular Degeneration
*Balances Blood Sugar
Deters Diabetes
*Balances Cholesterol
Restores Healthy Heart
*Increases Athletic Ability
Stamina and Endurance
*Maintains Healthy Weight by
Converting Food into Energy not Fat
Improves Brain Function; ADD
ADHD, Dementia, Depression,
Focus, Memory Loss
NingXia Red is a Super Whole Food for a
Super Whole Body!

Now with Orange, Yuzu, Lemon, and Tangerine essential oils
that are traditionally known for their emotion-supporting
properties. This oil blend is 93% d-limonene a well-studied
antioxidant.
Consuming 2-4 oz. daily delivers powerful polysaccharides
and phytonutrients.
Contains zeaxanthin, a well-studied carotenoid.

AppleCake with Young Living Lemon, Cinnamon, and Clove Essential Oil

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applecake

Ingredients

2 cups cubed (small) apple pieces
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup apple sauce
1/2 cup grape-seed oil
1/2 cup coconut sugar
6 egg whites room temperature (I buy them in the carton)
Grated rind of 1 lemon
2 1/4 cups of sifted almond flour
1/2 cup tapioca flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
15 drops lemon essential oil
6 drops cinnamon essential oil
3 drops clove essential oil
Optional: raw almond butter and raw shredded coconut

Directions

Preheat oven 325 degrees on convection setting.
Prepare an oblong baking pan by oiling and lining it with parchment paper.
Cube the apples. Evenly add the 15 drops of lemon essential oil all over the cubed apples.
In a bowl measure and combine the dry ingredients, set aside.
In a separate bowl beat the 6 egg whites until it forms soft peaks, set aside.
In a large mixing bowl combine the grape-seed oil, applesauce, rind of 1 lemon,
coconut sugar, the cinnamon and clove essential-oils  and beat until smooth with an electric mixer.
Add the dry ingredients and use electric mixer to blend thoroughly.
By hand fold in the egg whites.
Pour evenly into the oblong baking pan.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until firm.

Before serving spread almond butter on first AppleCake slice, then add another piece on top, spread another layer of almond butter then top with shredded coconut.

Black Bean Hummus with Young Living Lime and Lemon Essential Oils

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hummus

Ingredients

  • 15 oz. black beans drained.
  • 1/4 cup raw sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup green olives
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 tsp. powdered cumin
  • 1/4 cup grape-seed oil
  • 1/8 cup almond milk
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 chopped clove of garlic
  • 5 drops each YL Lemon and Lime essential oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Place all of the ingredients in your vita-mix and blend until smooth. If needed to make proper consistency add more almond milk.

Dehydration

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In the  book, You’re Not Sick You’re Thirsty by Dr. F. Batmanghelidj, Dr. Batmanghelidj claims if you wait until your mouth is a dry to take a drink you are already beyond dehydrated. While a prisoner of war for 2 years he had the ability to relate disease to dehydration. In treating his fellow inmates with just water he observed he could relieve symptoms from disease by giving the patient proper hydration.

Waters plays a role in:
*Heart Disease and Stroke – water to help prevent clogging of arteries.
*Infection – water to increase efficiency of immune system.
*Depression – water to help the body naturally replenish serotonin.
*Sleep Disorders – water for the production of nature’s sleep regulator, melatonin.
*Lack of Energy – water generates electrical and magnetic energy in every body cell, for a natural power boost.
*Addiction – water to help eliminate addictive urges.
*Osteoporosis – water aids to strong bone formation.
*Leukemia and Lymphoma – water normalizes blood manufacturing systems to aid in prevention of different cancers.
*Attention Deficit – a well-hydrated brain is continually energized to imprint new information in its memory banks.

The body is 75% water, 25% solid matter. The brain is 85% water and extremely sensitive to dehydration. Adequate hydration of the body might be the best insurance against premature aging, disease and early loss of our different sensory systems.

You may be dehydrated if you have little or no urine or it is dark in color.
You are feeling fatigued, sleepy or have no energy.
You are suffering from a headache or are confused or dizzy.
You are crying and have no tears.

Stay hydrated with at least 8 cups of water each day.
Flavor the water with a couple of drops of Young Living citrus oils, peppermint, spearmint, or ginger to name a few.

Keep the toxins flushed out of your body with lots of water.
Lubricate your joints and protect your organs with water.
Control body temperature with water.
Create saliva with proper hydration.

Eat foods that have a high water content. Some of those are tomatoes, greens, melons, berries, celery, broccoli, cabbage.

Dehydration may play a a role in obesity. By not drinking enough water the cells become depleted of their ready energy. They then depend on food energy instead of water. The body then stores fat and uses protein and starch reserves because it is easier to break them down than stored fat.
So, give your body what it needs, WATER!
A few great weight loss tips using Young Living Products:
Aroma plays a big part in satisfying hunger. Have a cup of SLIQUE tea before a meal.
Drink a glass of water with drops of YL Grapefruit added to it. Grapefruit helps curb your appetite.
Do a shot of NingXia Red with 8 drops of YL Grapefuit and 3 drops of Ocotea.
Ocotea keeps blood sugar level and helps curb the appetite.
Make the first thing you eat be a bowl of veggie soup.
The SLIQUE line of products offers many solutions to dropping pounds.

Santa Claus and Watermelon Balls with Young Living Grapefruit Essential Oil

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Now is the time to find these wonderful, delicious Santa Claus melons.
For an even fresher melon salad add citrus essential oils. I love the grapefruit.
Make melon balls. Collect at least 1/4 cup of the juice from the melons. I added 6 drops grapefruit essential oil to about 8 cups of melon balls. Add more oil if you like.
Pour over the melons. Toss and eat them up.

Brussels and Stuff with Young Living Thyme and Lime Essential Oil

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Ingredients

  • 12oz. cleaned, washed, chopped fine Brussels Sprouts
  • 1/3 cup grape-seed oil
  • 4 cloves chopped garlic
  • 1 drop  YL Thyme essential oil
  • 2-3 drops YL Lime essential oil
  • 3/4 cup freshly chopped apple
  • 1/4 cup Eden Spicy Pumpkin Seeds (if regular pumpkin seeds are used add red pepper flakes)
  • 6-10 tbs. chicken or veggie broth
  • Lime wedges

Directions

In a stir fry pan add grape-seed oil and essential oils together. Stir to mix.
Add garlic, slightly sauté.
Add the chopped brussels sprouts. Constantly stir the sprouts while adding a couple tbs. at a time of the broth to help steam the sprouts. Continue until tender.
Add the apple and pumpkin seeds. Serve with lime wedges.

Lentils and Butternut Squash with Young Living Thyme and Lemon Essential Oil

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lentils

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked lentils. (A quick alternative is buying already cooked Melissa’s brand lentils).
  • 1/4 cup grape seed oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbs. Bouillon (I always use Better Than Bouillon).
  • 1 onion
  • 1 cup small cubed butternut squash
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3-4 drops YL Lemon essential oil
  • 1 drop YL Thyme essential oil
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Alfalfa Sprouts (or favorite micro-green)

Directions

Cut the onion in very thin slices.
Put the 1/4 cup grape seed oil with 1drop of YL Thyme oil in a sauce pan.
Add the onion. Salt slightly. Cook on low until the onions are caramelized.
Add 2 cups water, 1 tbs. bouillon, 1 bay leaf, 1 cup cubed butternut squash.
Bring to boil, turn down to a simmer and let simmer until the butternut is tender.
When squash is tender add Lemon essential oil.
When ready to serve add the cherry tomatoes and micro-greens.

Black Bean Penne with Swiss Chard, Baby Bok Choy and Young Living Thyme and Lemon Essential Oil

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Ingredients

  • 1 box Tolerant Black Bean Penne (Amazon, Whole Foods)
  • 2 cups firmly packed Swiss Chard, washed and chopped fine.
  • 1 cup firmly packed washed Baby Bok Choy
  • 3/4 cup halved walnuts
  • 7 drops YL Lemon essential oil
  • 1 drop YL Thyme essential oil
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
  • Fresh  Red Pearl Onions
  • 1/4 cup Grape Seed oil

Directions

Chop and soak Swiss Chard in salted water with the 7 drops of lemon essential oil for 15 minutes then drain.
Chop up the Baby Bok Choy. Set the Swiss Chard and Bok Choy to the side.
Cook the noodles according to directions on box. Drain and coat with olive oil
Set aside in a serving platter.
Put the pearl onions in boiling water for 3 minutes so they can be popped out of the skin.
In a stir fry pan add the grape seed oil with the 1 drop of Thyme essential oil.
Add garlic, then add Swiss Chard and Bok Choy. Just heat through, don’t over cook.
Add those veggies to the platter of Penne.
Scatter with halved Cherry Tomatoes, Walnuts and those little Red Pearl Onions that pop flavor in your mouth with every bite.

Stuffed Grilled Port Caps with Young Living Fennel Essential Oil and Fresh Figs

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mushroom

Ingredients

  • 3 raw portobello mushroom caps cleaned with stem removed
  • (The stem can be chopped and added with the spinach)
  • 1 cup of cooked Rice/Quinoa mixture
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbs. chopped shallot
  • 1 chopped clove of garlic
  • 1 drop YL Fennel Essential Oil
  • 2 cups firmly packed fresh spinach
  • 1 tbs. gluten free Tamari
  • 1/4 cup Eden organic Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1/4 cup finely ground pecans
  • 6 fresh ripe figs chopped up

Directions

  • In the olive oil add the Fennel Essential Oil and mix.
  • Put the oil in a frying pan.
  • Add the shallot and garlic, sautéing until clear.
  • Add the spinach, chopped mushroom stems, and Tamari. Sautéing it until wilted and juicy.
  • Stir in the rice/quinoa. Add pumpkin seeds and pecans. Mix well.
  • Mash in the chopped figs. This will help hold it together.
  • Stuff each mushroom with the stuffing.
  • Spray the mushrooms with spray oil.
  • Go outside and grill them up.