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Stuffed HEMPer Peppers with Tomato Super Seed Sauce

12/30/2014

The "NOW" best thing in nutrition are nature's power packed tiny seeds. Seeds like flax seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds and pumpkin seeds are getting lots of hype, and they should. They have been coined "super seeds" and this is exactly what they are. I'm thrilled this category of food is rapidly expanding. Nutrient-dense and packed with disease fighting minerals and enzymes, seeds can be used in pretty much any recipe and enjoyed alone.

Good things really do come in small packages so start making seeds become a staple in your healthy panty.!

Stuffed HEMPer Peppers with Tomato Super Seed Sauce

The Goods:
Serves 2

1 Head Green Cabbage
2 Bell Peppers
3-4 Carrots
1 Avocado
Coconut Oil (for sautéing veggies)
2 Cans - Organic Stewed Tomatoes
1 Cup Quinoa, Cooked
Garlic, Salt, Pepper (to taste)
1/4 Cup Pumpkin Seeds (pepitas)
1/4 Cup Ground Flax Seeds
1/4 Cup Chia Seeds (ground or whole)
1/4 Cup Hemp Seeds (hearts)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C)
2. Prepare veggies:

Chop cabbage into a variety small pieces and shreds
Cut carrots into small pieces
Sauté in 1 tablespoon coconut oil over med/high heat for 10-15 minutes
Set aside

3. Sauce: In food processor, combine 2 cans of tomatoes, seasoning and all seeds except pumpkin seeds. Blend well.
4. Remove and discard the tops, seeds, and membranes of the bell peppers. Slice in half. Arrange peppers in a baking dish with the hollowed sides facing upward.
5. Chop avocado in small chunks
6. Fill peppers with sautéed veggies and top with tomato seed sauce.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until heated throughout
8. Serve with quinoa, topped with pumpkin seeds and chopped avocado.

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Hempuary Month in Support of Veganuary 2015: Join The Hemp 30 Day Challenge

12/29/2014

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Original Blog Post shared via Hemp Out Agency

#hempspotting #veganuary2015 #30dayhempchallenge #bevegan … What was once thought of as a lifestyle designated for earth-loving hippies, veganism has hit the mainstream market in full force from doctor recommendations to pro athletes and celebrities touting the benefits. There is a wealth of education showing that a whole-food plant-based diet can help prevent heart disease and other illnesses, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, anxiety and even sexual dysfunction. A plant-based diet is rapidly growing within sport nutrition because it’s ability to improve athletic performance due to the nature of how easy plant foods are to digest and assimilate.

With this growing interest around adopting a vegan lifestyle, comes the missing links: Where do you get started? How does it work? And what challenges will you face while making the transition to a diet full of plants? This brings me to why I created my business; BEVEGAN® Plant-Based Health Coaching. Providing people with customized support and mentorship helps them transition into a plant-based lifestyle with ease.

As a long time vegan, vegan athlete, animal rights activist and vegan coach, I’m thrilled to hear about Veganuary and their support of Veganism. I can't speak highly enough about the motivating community they have built bringing like minds together. They offer a wealth of education, support, tools and recipes in a really fun and motivating environment. They help anyone who has thought about trying vegan experience it with ease for the month of January, a time for resolutions and new beginnings.

Join The 30-Day Hemp Challenge!

I’m excited to announce my launch of The 30-Day Hemp Challenge. I have always loved hemp and encourage all of my clients to start eating hemp everyday. I strongly feel it’s by far the ultimate source of complete, powerful nutrition. My personal use of industrial hemp has allowed me to achieve a very healthy vegan lifestyle while improving my performance around my active lifestyle.

“By living a plant-based lifestyle and including hemp seeds in my daily diet, my performance, recovery, and energy levels are always at their highest. I am a strong believer that this lifestyle enhances health, physical performance, and mental clarity.” – Kristin Wuhrman, BEVEGAN® Founder

I decided to take my experience with passion and launch The 30-Day Hemp Challenge™ with a strong focus to drive the health benefits of hemp as a living movement. My goal with this challenge is to educate people and grow awareness of hemp’s remarkable health benefits. Learn more by visiting www.30dayhempseedchallenge.com

Join the Living Movement & Get Your Hemp On!

Take the pledge to practice healthy nutrition behavior changes by joining The 30-Day Hemp Challenge™. For one full month, you will be in a supportive environment that mentors you on how including hemp seeds and hemp oil in your daily diet can improve your health in many ways. You will have coaching support, leadership, motivation, tools and recipes to keep you on track! #30dayhempchallenge

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Ready or not, here I come.

12/17/2014

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Ready or not, here I come! That’s the feeling I get as soon as I lace up my running shoes every morning. I’m geared up to take on the world. As a vegan athlete, avid runner and outdoor endurance junkie, I sweat. Which brings me to the reason I’m writing this article, have you ever heard of the Handana? After you read this, I assure you that you will want one! For anyone that is active and sweats, this is a must have.

I took the Handana out for it’s first test on a 10-mile Run and was very impressed. One of my favorite quotes from Dr. Seuss is: “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” That’s what came to mind when I put on my Handana for this first run. Basically it’s built around the natural body behavior of removing sweat from our face and eyes when we are in the moment of our adventure. It’s designed to serve a similar purpose as wrapping a bandana around your hand to wipe sweat away from your eyes, neck and forehead. I have never thought that something so simple would be so incredible. I’ve been waiting for this my entire running career!

Handana was developed by a fellow athlete, so the product does what it claims. It’s very easy to see that a lot of the effort went into finding the right product. No matter what you are doing from long trail runs to practicing hot yoga, you will be amazed with how quickly it absorbs sweat and odor. The Handana is machine washable and is made of the softest Supplex ™ fabric so it can be used over and over.

I’ve used about everything from sweatbands to microfiber headbands to visors to keep sweat out of my eyes. Sweatbands have always been awkward to maneuver your wrist around your nose and neck. Plus they are not always sensitive to your face. The Hanada is a comfortable, practical sweat absorbent glove.

Where else do I use my Handana?

Besides using the Handana on my daily runs, I also use the Handana during my hot yoga practice. It solves all of my problems around dealing with sweating in the past that seemed to interrupt many yoga poses. It actually acts like a slip resistant glove that is extremely lightweight. I’m thinking about getting another one so I will have one for each hand during my yoga practice.

How to get your Handana:

You can purchase your Handana on Handana’s website for just $14.99 – it comes in a variety of sizes (xs-xl) and colors.

BEVEGAN® Nutrition Tips

Nutritionally, there are a few things to plan for before you head out the door and when you return home.

Consider the following:
1.     How you fuel yourself before & after your run
2.     Timing of your nourishment
3.     Eating the right types of essential nutrients

Fueling Tips:

Pre-Run Essential Nutrients should include a quality complex carb and an essential fatty acid. I recommend quinoa and hemp seeds. Both are extremely easy to digest. This means they offer more energy and are more diverse in usability. Hemp seeds give a healthy dose of EFAs (essential fatty acids) too.

Post –Run Essential Nutrients (hydration and muscle replenishment) should include EFAs, essential minerals, vitamins and protein. Hemp seeds are the best option. They are a true nutritional powerhouse because they are a complete protein, including all of the essential amino acids. Ideally, you would consume hemp seeds within one hour after your run to ensure maximum muscle recovery. Personally, I consume these nutrients within 20 minutes of walking in the door.

An easy way to consume protein after your run is in a liquid form like a smoothie. Refueling with liquids is great because it requires less digestive energy (energy you need for quicker recovery).

Lastly, eat a larger meal about two hours after your run and be sure it is full of essential fatty acids, complex carbohydrates and complete proteins. This will gear up your body so it’s ready to give it everything you've got during your next run.

Hydration Tips:

After a tough and/or long workout, you should begin hydrating within the first 10-15 minutes after stopping. Even if it was cold or freezing outside, you still sweat a significant amount and need to replace fluid loss. Plain water is sufficient for shorter workouts but endurance drinks become more important as workouts get longer. Opt for healthy electrolyte solutions and drink around 16-20oz. Here are two to try at home:

Simply Coconut

1 cup filtered water
1 cup coconut water
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan rock salt

Lemon Twist

2 cups water
1/2 orange, juiced
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan rock salt

Disclaimer: I was provided a Handana to try out and review on my blog. I was not compensated for doing so. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Blasted Cauliflower with a Lentil Hemp Skirt

12/8/2014

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Just the name, "Lentil Hemp Skirt" sounds exciting!

Have you ever roasted cauliflower? How about a whole head of cauliflower? Now it gets exciting! This results in an incredibly delicious dish with a dramatic presentation. The best part? It is quite easy to make. Skirted with nutrient-packed lentils and hemp seeds, this makes for an easy weeknight dinner or a magnificent appetizer.

Blasted Cauliflower Hemp Lentil Skirt

Ingredients

1 Head of Cauliflower
1/4 Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Cumin
2 Teaspoons Curry Powder
2 Teaspoons Sea Salt
1-2 Teaspoons Ground Pepper
1 Tablespoon of Garlic Powder (or 1 fresh clove)
1 Cup Cooked Lentils (see tips below)
½ Cup of Hemp Seeds

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C)
Clean cauliflower and cut off bottom stem and leaves.
Make olive oil marinade in large mixing bowl. Mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, cumin, curry power.
Dunk the cauliflower into mixing bowl and use your hands to coat the olive oil evenly over its surface.
Spin cauliflower on its head. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Place the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and roast until the surface is dry and lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes.
Place cooked cauliflower on large serving dish and create a skirt with the cooked lentils.
Top the lentil skirt with hemp seeds.
Allow cauliflower cool for 10 minutes before cutting it into wedges and serving

Tips and Notes

You may cook your own lentils or purchase cooked at a store. Trader Joe’s has a great selection.
This meal is fantastic for leftovers! (Cold on top of a salad)
The important thing about cooking with any oil (olive or otherwise) is not to heat the oil over its smoke point. The smoke point refers to the temperature at which a cooking fat or oil begins to break down. Generally, the smoke point of olive oil ranges from 220-437°F/104-225° C. (Source: http://www.whfoods.com/)

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Zesty Festive Hemplash Ⓥ

12/3/2014

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This festive hemp feast combines seasonal flavors with plant-based health-packed foods and makes for a tasty addition to this year's holiday meals! This recipe makes 2 servings. Bon appetit!

INGREDIENTS:

1 can organic pumpkin puree
1 can organic diced, no salt added tomatoes (do not drain)
1 pound broccoli florets
1 cup quinoa, cooked
1 small avocado, cut into small cubes
1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
1 tablespoon coconut oil
2 teaspoons allspice
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dill seed
Himalayan salt (to taste)
2-3 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
2-3 tablespoons Hemp Seeds

DIRECTIONS:

In a large pot, saute broccoli florets in coconut oil for about 5 minutes.
Add in allspice, cayenne pepper, dill seed and Himalayan salt. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add organic pumpkin puree, diced tomatoes (including juice), and molasses Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
While simmering:
- prepare 1 cup cooked quinoa
- cut avocado into small cubes
Serve with or over cooked quinoa and top with avocado cubes, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds.

CHEERS!

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Stuffed HEMPer Peppers with Tomato Super Seed Sauce

Stuffed HEMPer Peppers with Tomato Super Seed Sauce

Hempuary Month in Support of Veganuary 2015: Join The Hemp 30 Day Challenge

Ready or not, here I come.

Where else do I use my Handana?

How to get your Handana:

BEVEGAN® Nutrition Tips

Blasted Cauliflower with a Lentil Hemp Skirt

Just the name, "Lentil Hemp Skirt" sounds exciting!

Blasted Cauliflower Hemp Lentil Skirt

Ingredients

Preparation

Tips and Notes

Zesty Festive Hemplash Ⓥ

Kristin Wuhrman

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Stuffed HEMPer Peppers with Tomato Super Seed Sauce

Stuffed HEMPer Peppers with Tomato Super Seed Sauce

Hempuary Month in Support of Veganuary 2015: Join The Hemp 30 Day Challenge

Ready or not, here I come.

Where else do I use my Handana?

How to get your Handana:

BEVEGAN® Nutrition Tips

Blasted Cauliflower with a Lentil Hemp Skirt

Just the name, "Lentil Hemp Skirt" sounds exciting!

Blasted Cauliflower Hemp Lentil Skirt

Ingredients

Preparation

Tips and Notes

Zesty Festive Hemplash ﻿Ⓥ﻿

Kristin Wuhrman

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Archives

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As Seen In​Testimonials​SupportersShare #Vegan

Zesty Festive Hemplash Ⓥ

As Seen In
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Supporters
Share #Vegan