Research has found that one specific spice may have profound effects on metabolic health.
Black cumin, known as Nigella sativa or black seed, is used in many Middle Eastern and Indian dishes like curries and naan. It’s also found in some baked goods and spice blends.
https://www.foxnews.com/health/everyday-spice-may-key-fighting-fat-high-cholesterol-scientists-say
[Ed: No oil here, I grind it in my pepper grinder & add to food.]
(This blog began 3/15/2015)
MEDITATION:
* Charles Capps podcast
* Biblical Research Institute podcast
EXERCISE:
* Powerwalk 4 miles indoors
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/stengthening
WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)
EATS:
* sweet potato burger on sourdough, onion XL-rings, soft XL-drink
* veggie roasted skewers
* steamed kale seasoned w/ balsamic vinegar
* homemade dairy-free veg pizza
… SUN HAS SET …
* homemade oilfree mini blueberry empañada with rolled oat/corn meal crust
Cmmt: XL indicates uncommonly excessive food, and wautéed means water-sautéed
MY LOWER FAT VERSION!
INGREDIENTS
Crust Layer:
½ cup Grape-Nuts cereal
½ cup rolled oats
¼ cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans — your choice)
6–7 pitted Medjool dates
1 tsp vanilla extract (or ½ tsp vanilla bean powder)
1–2 tsp water if needed
Pumpkin Spice Layer:
3 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
12 pitted medjool dates
4 tbsp arrowroot powder
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
2 tsp vanilla extract (1 tsp vanilla bean powder)
Chocolate Layer:
½ cup unsweetened chocolate
½ cup plant milk
6 tbsp date sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Crust:
1. Add Grape-Nuts, oats, and nuts to a food processor; pulse until the texture is coarse but even.
2. Add dates and vanilla; blend until it begins to stick together.
3. If it still seems crumbly, add 1–2 tsp water and pulse again.
4. Press firmly into a parchment-lined pan (8×8 or similar).
5. Chill while preparing the pumpkin layer.
Pumpkin:
1. Blend all ingredients until completely smooth.
2. Spread evenly over the prepared crust.
3. Bake at **350°F (175°C)** for about **25–30 minutes**, or until the center is set and the edges look slightly dry. [I baked it for an hour to get pumpkin to set.]
4. Let cool completely before adding the chocolate layer.
Chocolate:
1. Melt chocolate with plant milk over low heat or in a double boiler.
2. Whisk in date sugar until dissolved and smooth.
3. Spread gently over the cooled pumpkin layer.
4. Chill until firm.
TO SERVE
Refrigerate at least 2–3 hours (overnight preferred).
Slice and serve chilled.
If perfect cuts desired, chill in freezer 15 minutes before cutting w/ chef’s knife.
Here a fully vegan food list that mimics the benefits of Chuck Norris’s supplement (stress support, gut health, energy, and overall resilience) generated by AI.
A one-week grocery plan designed around versatile, repeatable foods so you can enjoy them daily without boredom.
Weekly Vegan Grocery List
Note: Soycurls can be used anytime as a protein substitute for tofu or tempeh—rehydrate 10 minutes and season.
Daily Eating Framework
**Morning:**
* Oatmeal with chia seeds, berries, cinnamon, and almond butter
* Soy milk or kombucha
**Lunch:**
* Quinoa and lentil salad with kale/spinach, avocado, and pumpkin seeds
* Side of fermented veggies like sauerkraut or kimchi
**Snack:**
* Dark chocolate with a banana or apple
* Handful of almonds
**Dinner:**
* Stir-fried tempeh or tofu with mushrooms, broccoli, and bell peppers over brown rice
* Season with turmeric and ginger
**Evening:**
* Warm oat milk with cinnamon
* Tart cherries
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This plan naturally covers the benefits you usually get from supplements:
* Stress support through leafy greens, nuts, seeds, berries, and avocado
* Gut health with fermented foods, miso, and kombucha
* Energy and protein from legumes, tofu/tempeh, and grains
* Anti-inflammatory boost from turmeric, ginger, and dark chocolate (choose very low fat)
Independent laboratory tests commissioned by the Environmental Working Group found glyphosate, the notorious weedkiller linked to cancer, in more than 80 percent of non-organic hummus and chickpeas samples, and detected at far lower levels in several organic versions
(This blog began 3/15/2015)
MEDITATION:
* Revelation TV
* Charles Capps podcast
* Quiet Bible at Bedtime podcast
EXERCISE:
* PT APP workout
–lower body stretch/stengthening
* Powerwalk 4 miles indoors
* TRX strap resistance workout & dumbbells (bicep, tricep, chest, back, shoulders)
WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)
EATS:
* avocado toast w/ baby tomatoes
* cranberries on oatmeal w/ banana
* cherries & red grapes
* chipotle black beans & purple lemon rice, avocado
* gorilla salad w/ 3-2-1 dressing & squeeze of lemon
… SUN HAS SET …
* 3 mushroom airfried XL-tostadas
Here’s what we made:
-Savory potato, chickpea & veggie hash (seasoned with classic Thanksgiving herbs)
-Homemade applesauce
-Fresh cranberry sauce
-Roasted squash
-Miso-maple peas & carrots
Every dish is easy to make, perfect for two or four people — just double it for more guests. It’s comfort food that loves you back!
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Ingredients for potato dish:
-4 potatoes, diced
-2 stalks celery, chopped
-4 carrots, diced
5 mushrooms, chopped
-1 onion, diced
-1 garlic, chopped
1cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 Tbsp poultry seasoning
-1 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp celery salt
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Tbsp avocado oil(optional)
Instructions:
Chop all vegetables and drain and rinse chickpeas. Heat up frying pan and add oil if using oil. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and mushrooms and fry, stirring frequently, for roughly 5 min. Now add garlic and stir and fry for 1 minute more. Add chickpeas and spices, mix for 3 minutes more and it’s ready!
Applesauce:
-5 cups apples, peeled and chopped
-2 Tbsp cinnamon
1 cup water
-2 Tbsp maple syrup
Add apples, water and cinnamon to a pot on the stove on med-high heat and boil for roughly 10-15 min, stirring occasionally, until apples have cooked down. Once they are ready. add maple syrup. Stir in and enjoy!
Cranberries:
-3 medjool dates
-1 cup water
1 pound bag of cranberries
-2 Tbsp maple syrup
-Zest of 1 orange
-Juice from 1/2 orange
Add dates and 1/2 cup water to a small blender and mix well. Pour cranberries, other 1/2 cup of water and date paste/juice into a pot on medium heat for a small boil. Let simmer while they pop and stir time to time. Add orange zest and juice. Stir. Remove from heat once they’ve popped and softened and it’s jelly consistency(roughly 10-15min) taste and add desired amount of maple syrup. Mix well and enjoy!
Miso Maple Side dish:
Boil Carrots and add in frozen peas for the last 2 min. Strain and add 1 Tbsp Miso and 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup. Stir and enjoy!