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How to Make a Cold Brew Tea or Iced Tea

June 14, 2016 by elisha

Cold Brew or Iced tea is made through steeping tea in cold water over several hours. Brewing tea in this way draws the flavours out more slowly and can alter the taste of the tea. In addition to this method, I will also brew a cup of tea as per normal, i.e. boil water and steep a tea bag, and let the concoction chill. I find that this way of brewing the tea extracts the essential oils which can be beneficial for health. Regardless of what method is used, ingredients and instructions are listed below, as well as a recipe for an iced tea. Teas that tend to work well with either way of making a cold tea include peppermint, hibiscus, lavender, lemon balm, and green tea.

Ingredients:

1-2 tea bags of the herb of your choice
8-16 ounces of water
Optional: Honey, lemon slice, or mint leaves

Instructions:

Cold Brewed Tea

Place the tea bag(s) in a pitcher of water, cover, and let steep in the fridge for 6-8 hours.
When tea is done steeping, strain any sediment from tea using a cheese cloth.
Serve tea over ice and add either honey, lemon slice, or mint leaves to taste.

Iced Tea

Boil water and let sit for 5 minutes.
Pour into pitcher with tea bags and let steep on counter until at room temperature – approximately 30 minutes.
Place in fridge and let steep for another 6 hours.
When tea is done steeping, strain any sediment from tea using a cheese cloth.
Serve tea over ice and add honey to taste, or other possible ingredients (i.e. mint, lemon).

Lemon-Balm/Lavender Iced Tea Recipe

Take one lemon balm tea bag and one lavender tea bag and place them in a pitcher of water.
Let steep for 6-8 hours covered in fridge.
Remove any sediment through straining through a cheese cloth once steeping is complete.
Serve over ice and add 2 tbsp of honey to taste.

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Some of the information provided above may not be appropriate for everyone, please consult with your doctor before trying any of the above. If you are interested in Naturopathic Medicine and wanting a different approach to your health care needs, contact Dr. Elisha Cook ND by calling 519-537-7058 and book your appointment today!

Source: Celebration Herbals

Guacamole Recipe – Elimination Diet Friendly

May 31, 2016 by elisha

This guacamole recipe is elimination diet friendly, and makes a great addition to other recipes to help increase flavour. It also makes a great dip for rice crackers and rice cakes. I adapted it from a recipe I found in “Paleo takes 5 or fewer” by Cindy Sexton.

Ingredients:

5 Ripe avocados
1-2 cloves of garlic
1 lime
2 cilantro sticks with leaves – fresh

Directions:

Empty avocado shell contents into a bowl, while discarding the pit.
Cut the lime into quarters and squeeze juice into bowl with avocados.
Mince clove (s) of garlic into the same bowl.
Combine ingredients well until mixture is smooth.
Cut cilantro into small pieces and add to mixture.
Mix well. Let sit in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!

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Double – Stuffed Sweet Potato Recipe – Elimination Diet Friendly

April 26, 2016 by elisha

This recipe is great for those trying to mix it up with the elimination diet, or those just wanting to try something different. This recipe was adapted from a recipe I found in the cook book “Paleo takes 5 or fewer” by Cindy Sexton, but modified to be elimination diet – friendly. Let me know what you think!

Ingredients:

6 Large Sweet Potatoes
½ Large Red Onion cut into small pieces
Approximately 100g of finely cut mushrooms (if your elimination diet is able to have this)
2-3 cloves of garlic
Olive oil
Sea salt to taste
Pepper to taste
3 green onions finely chopped
1 tbsp Parsley
1 tsp Basil
1 tsp Oregano

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F.
Cut sweet potatoes in half length – wise and place face down on a baking sheet that is lined with aluminum foil.
Take some olive oil and lightly brush the flesh side of the potatoes. Sprinkle some sea salt on eat potato and puncture the flesh side of the potatoes in multiple places along the surface (i.e. stab the potato with a knife in multiple places – just a small depth).
Bake in oven for 35-45 minutes.
Add the red onion and mushrooms to a frying pan, starting it on low heat and gradually increasing to medium heat. Cook for approximately 10 minutes or until softened. Mince the garlic and add to the mixture, stirring for another 3-5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Once the potatoes are baked, gently scoop the insides of the potato and add it to a bowl with the red onion mixture. Combine the ingredients, and add the green onion, parsley, oregano, and basil. Mix well.
Add the final mixture to the sweet potatoes skins and place back on the baking sheet. Broil for 5 minutes on low. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

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Wake-Me-Up Oatmeal Recipe

April 5, 2016 by elisha

This recipe is great for those who are busy and do not have time to make a healthy breakfast in the morning.

Ingredients:

1 cup of steel cut oats
2/3 cup of chia seeds
¼ cup of maple syrup
2 tbsp of coconut oil
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 cup of raspberries
1 cup of blueberries
5 cups of water

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in crock pot the night prior.
Put crock pot on low and allow the oatmeal to cook over-night.
Wake up and the oatmeal will be ready. Mix and serve.

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