Wow, I'm having such a wonderful time here at the Optimum Health Institute. It's a lot of work, both physically and spiritually, but I feel like I'm really thriving.
Along the way, I've picked up some great raw recipes. Here's one that I've made a few times, and it's one that would be familiar to raw fooders, but it bears repeating!
Raw Seed Cheese
Ingredients
2 cups hulled sunflower seeds
1 cup unhulled sesame seeds
3 1/2 rejuvelac or 3 1/2 cups purified water ("Rejuvelac" is the lightly fermented seed soak water)
Method
Soak sunflower seeds overnight in water. Soak sesame seeds one hour before preparation. Rinse seeds. Place all ingredients in your Vitamix blender. Blend for about 1 minute, pulsating. Pour mixture into sieve and place over container to catch liquid and cover with a plate, set on counter for 6 to 8 hours, then place in refrigerator overnight.
If you like, you may season with all variety of flavors. I like to add a pinch of sea salt, fresh chopped herbs add wonder, curry powder, garlic, onion powder... whatever makes you happy.
This food is full of enzymes, B vitamins, and amino acids. It is a pre-digested protein, so it is easily assimilated into the system. Seed cheese is one of my most favorite foods, great with salad, steam veggies and straight up on its own. I love this food, fills you up and gives you plenty of energy.
Also, check out one of my favorites if you're on Facebook: Curried Quinoa Salad!
Until next time...
In vibrant health,
Shay Arave, President
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