Re: My daily VM tonic with chia gel

[Guest guest]

Vickilynn,

When you say a large VitaMix container, are you saying the normal

container? I have a Blendtec, so am trying to convert. Approx how much

water?

Thanks for this information. I'm going to assemble these ingredients and

try this out!

Pam

>Hey Y'all!

>

>This is my daily drink and it's really satisfying and health-supporting as

>well as delicious. You can add any fresh vegetable matter (including

>sprouts) to it, but this is the base and can be used year round including

>if

>there is no fresh produce available. I drink it by itself and have the

>veggies and sprouts separately. As a diabetic, these ingredients help me

>control my blood sugar.

>

>*Vickilynn's Daily Tonic* (with chia gel)

>

>Fill large VitaMix container half-full with pure water.

>Add in:

>1 rounded Tablespoon organic roasted almond butter (homemade preferred)

>1 cup organic almond milk (homemade preferred)

>1/2 cup organic chia gel **see instructions below*

>stevia to taste (I use KAL brand)

>1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder

>1 scoopful of Amazing Grass Greens Super Food chocolate drink powder

>2 Tablespoons Bragg's raw organic apple cider vinegar

>

>Fill to top of VitaMix with pure water.

>

>Mix gently on lowest vatiable speed for 30-45 seconds, just long enough to

>incorporate the almond butter.

>

>Pour into large glass immediately (the chia seeds will settle to the

>bottom

>quickly) and drink, using a straw to get the tender chia seeds.

>

>I drink this throughout the day before meals, sometimes instead of meals,

>sometimes when I'm feeling " slumpy " .

>

>**Organic Chia Gel*

>From http://www.integratedhealth.com/recipes/chia-gel.htm

>

>Making Chia Gel is Easy, Fun, and Healthy!

>

>Add 1/3 cup chia seeds to 2 cups water (filtered). This makes a 6:1 ratio

>(water to seed), which is an ideal ratio for a basic chia gel.

>

>Experiment with using more or less water, depending on your preference, or

>the consistency of the food item to which you‚re adding it. We recommend a

>9:1 ratio (3 cups water for every 1/3 cup chia seeds) to individuals who

>desire a thinner gel. For example, while a 6:1 ratio creates a gel

>faster, a

>9:1 ratio is easier to drink immediately. A chia drink goes down easier

>with

>more water and promotes hydration in the body. Consuming chia with more

>water helps the body adjust to taking chia.

>How to Make A Basic Chia Gel

>

>Put water (slightly warm water will form gel faster) into a container

>with a

>tight-fitting lid (e.g., a mason jar). Pour dry seeds into the water.

>Shake

>container for 15 seconds. Let stand for 1 minute and shake again. This

>mixture (i.e., basic chia gel) will store in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.

>

>You can modify this recipe to suit your needs. For example, you may prefer

>to grind the seeds (and thereby release the essential fats for better

>assimilation). Or you may prefer to use more water in order to achieve a

>less thick gel. Play with the process until you discover what works best

>for

>you. In fact, get creative with it!

>How to Use Chia Gel

>

>Add this mixture up to equal parts by weight to sauces, drinks, yogurt,

>salad dressings, cream cheese (or cream cheese substitutes), jams,

>jellies,

>preserves, salsa, hot/cold cereals, yogurt, dips, puddings, soups, or

>other

>liquid or creamy foods. The gel won‚t affect flavor, but definitely

>increases nutritional value.

>

>

>--

>Vickilynn Haycraft

>Micah 6:8

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>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Just as an aside, I was wondering how to use my 25 lbs of organic almonds

(which turned out to be pasteurized! Un " sproutable " (I know, it's really

unsoakable.) This looks like a good way. Now I need to find a good source

of organic chia that I can buy in volume.

Pam

>

[Guest guest]

Pam,

The VitaMix container I use is the 64 ounce (2 liter) one. I hope that

helps. I love my tonic!!

Vickilynn Haycraft

Micah 6:8

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[Guest guest]

Thanks, Vickilynn. Do you drink all of one recipe a day?

Pam

Reply-To: <sproutpeople >

Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2011 18:53:07 -0400

To: <sproutpeople >

Subject: Re: My daily VM " tonic " with chia gel

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> Pam,

>

> The VitaMix container I use is the 64 ounce (2 liter) one. I hope that

> helps. I love my tonic!!

>

> Vickilynn Haycraft

> Micah 6:8

> http://www.realfoodliving.com

> http://www.blog.realfoodliving.com

> http://www.examiner.com/housewares-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft

> http://www.examiner.com/family-preparedness-in-national/vickilynn-haycraft

> http://www.bepreparedradio.com/category/prepper-podcasts-preparedness/get-real

> -get-prepared/<http://www.bepreparedradio.com/category/prepper-podcasts-health

> /get-real-get-prepared/>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Pam,

Yes, I drink it over the course of the whole day. I have it for my

breakfast, then perhaps in-between meals, especially in the late afternoon

when I tend to get " peckish " and " slumpy. "

Because the green powder has chocolate and herbs that promote energy, I

don't drink it past about 6 PM, so it won't keep me up.

I keep the container in the fridge and I find I need to whiz it up just

before drinking to re-mix all the goodies that have settled to the bottom.

I hope you like it as much as I do :-) Remember add any fruits or veggies

that you like once you taste it. I drink it as it is because I try to keep

my carbs low for diabetes, but it makes a wonderful base for other

additions.

Vickilynn Haycraft

Micah 6:8

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[Guest guest]

Many farmers managed to expose the almonds to 15 seconds of steam and still

qualify for pasteurized. I ordered some and soaked off the enzyme inhibitors,

then lo and behold, they still sprouted, so it is worth a try.

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To: sproutpeople

Sent: Mon, August 1, 2011 9:44:12 AM

Subject: Re: My daily VM " tonic " with chia gel

Just as an aside, I was wondering how to use my 25 lbs of organic almonds

(which turned out to be pasteurized! Un " sproutable " (I know, it's really

unsoakable.) This looks like a good way. Now I need to find a good source

of organic chia that I can buy in volume.

Pam

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