How to make a Different Pumpkin Soup

You may or may not have tried pumpkin soup before…probably most Americans have, but maybe not those of you from other countries.  Either way, I bet you haven’t tried this recipe before!  I came across a pumpkin soup with a twist.  It is pumpkin soup with peanut butter!  Yikes!  I’m not so sure about this, but thought it was worth sharing.

Recipe:-

4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 cups canned pumpkin
2 cups cooked pureed sweet potatoes
1 cup smooth, no sugar added peanut butter
6 cups of vegetable stock (yeast free if you can find it)
Salt and pepper to taste
Sour cream

Pumpkin and sweet potato both have some great nutrients.  Beta-carotene and other antioxidants are at the top of the list, along with fibre.  If you have trouble finding pumpkin (as I have experienced in the UK), you can substitute more sweet potato for the pumpkin.  You’ll just have to change the name of the recipe :)

To your health,

Kimberly

Top 5 Reasons to consume Wheat Grass

Wheat and/or Barley Grass have so many benefits, the list could go on for awhile.  Here are the Top 5 reasons you should make it a part of your daily life.

1) Natural detox and healer – Wheat grass and barley grass have high contents of chlorophyll.  This is the basis of all plant life and can stop the growth of bad bacteria.  It actually neutralises toxins, thus acting as a natural detoxification tool.  Because of this, it is touted as a great healer.

b) Vitamins and Minerals – There is a very high concentration of vitamins and minerals in these grasses.  I’ve heard statistics saying that wheat/barley grass contains a level of nutrients up to 30 times higher than that you would get from eating a normal day’s worth of vegetables.  That is pretty high!  In fact, it is probably physically impossible to consume enough vegetables in a day to match this.

c) Energy like you wouldn’t believe – Because of the great nutrients that your body absorbs from these grasses, your energy levels will sore.

d) Natural (and naturally gluten free) – Wheat and barley grass are a 100% natural way to get nutrients, and they are naturally gluten free.  These days, we all have enough unnatural temptations around us.  Isn’t it great to have something simple that is totally natural, easy to consume, and natural?  I think so.  Just make sure to check labels when you buy it – sometimes manufacturers try to sneak things in.

e)  Fountain of youth – These grasses have essential enzymes, which help repair damage to your body.  Effectively, this helps prevent and possibly reverse premature aging!  Isn’t this what many of us strive for? Including wheat or barley grass in your diet can be a huge help.

Why not give it a try?  It does take a bit of getting used to, but you do feel amazing after only a couple of days.

To your health,

Kimberly

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