BeSimply…Date Palm Friend. Peach Stack {Mind You + Food}

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Tree Friend

Date Palm Friend. While those who live in California (especially the southern coastal areas and desert regions) have more than likely walked across the fallen orange balls, at this time of year. While, some might consider them messy, I consider them a reminder of how abundant nature is. These date palms create a pretty generous snack or fun addition to many recipes. I was amazed to learn that one mature tree produces 150-300 pounds (70-140 kilograms). Considering that it best to eat less than a 1/4 cup per day, one tree could feed many. Our Tree Palm Friend, provides food and debris that can be woven into baskets, mats and become a strong building material. There are many uses for this tall and simple friend that is always waving, ‘HI!’.

The dates have a long list of adds to your well being. These include: blood helper, natural sweetener, culinary friend, keep your night vision rocking steady, rich in vitamins that help women before, after and during their moon cycle, mood regulation, makes a great tea for removing toxins, helps your nervous system stay strong, builds strong bones and skin, let the long trunk be a metaphor for how it can help men stand strong, helps your brain stay a well oiled machine, and counter balances your body to keep you at ease in all directions.

Date Shake
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Date Shake

Servings

1-2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • 3-4 Dates, pitted

  • 2 Tbsp. Coconut Cream

  • 4 Tbsp. Coconut Milk

  • 1 Frozen Banana and 1/2 Frozen, Roasted Japanese Purple Yam

  • 1 tsp. Honey

  • 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp. Cardamom

  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla

Directions

  • Blend all ingredients in a blender. Add more coconut milk to make the consistency you like.

  • Add as you wish: cacao chips, blueberries, walnuts and/or coconut flakes.

Tea Friend

Oolong Tea. I have shared this before but it is such a perfect time of year to make this recipe. Especially, if you are looking for fun ways to integrate a little oolong into your a cool summer drink. It is the perfect substitute for the traditional Thai Tea lovers.

Peach Stack
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Peach Stack

Servings

1-2

servings
Prep time

10

minutes

Peach Stack was inspired by ‘national ice cream sandwich day’. That is how an inspiration works. This has nothing to do with ice cream or a sandwich. Yet, the inspiration flowed from there coupled with a few ripe peaches from my kitchen.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Burrata, 8 small balls

  • 2 Peaches

  • 1/2 C Blueberries

  • 1 tbsp. Honey

  • 1/4 C. Balsamic Vinegar

  • Cardamom

  • Cinnamon

  • Pink Himalayan Salt

Directions

  • Simply slice the peaches, place a drizzle of balsamic on the first layer, then add a ball or two of burrata and lightly season with honey, balsamic, cardamom, cinnamon and then add the blueberries.

  • Stack and repeat 2 more times and top the top layer with one more ball of burrata and blueberries.

  • Make it fancy with some garden green edibles and a fresh sliced fig. It will not disappoint.

    Mental Health Food. Hands down the best medicine for your mental health is to move your body. In turn, this will also help your physical, emotional and spiritual bodies. They are all connected. Fortunately, there are so many ways to move our body. What a blessing you have the free will to choose what resonates with you. As inspired, get moving.

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