The following are ideas on how to have a variety of delicious fresh foods without feeling repetitive!
Ideas for Salads and Vegetables
Nuts & Seeds, soaked and rinsed *
Tofu, rinsed, dried lightly and diced
Arame & Hijiki (Sea Vegetables)
Sprouted Legumes
Top with:
Chia Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Kelp Granules
Gomasio
Hemp Seeds
* To increase the digestibility and hence nutritional value of nuts and seeds, rinse and soak them before eating. Below is a rough indication of the soaking time for different foods.
To further the nutritional value, sprout the nuts and seeds by letting them stay in the sieve for several hours with a kitchen towel overtop. Rinse frequently and rinse before consuming.
Pumpkin, Sunflower Seeds – 4-6 hours
Walnuts – 6 hours
Almonds – 12 hours (best kept in the refrigerator)
Brazil Nuts – 8 hours
Cashews – 4 hours
Flax Seeds – 4 hours
Pine Nuts – No Soaking
Hemp Seeds – No Soaking
Sea Vegetables – 30 minutes
Dried Fruits – 2 hours