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THE LAST NUTRITION LESSON YOU'LL EVER NEED! By John McDougall, MD
Love your COLORFUL KALE! Pick up the red, too. Red and green kale's nutritional benefit is almost identical and both are great options for a nutrientdense green leafy vegetable, packed with vitamin K, vitamin C, and other life-saving antioxidants. Always choose organically grown leafy greens or grow them at home!
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NAKED HEALTH Vitamin D Fact & Eye-Candy Sheet
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NAKED COLUMN Calling All Rebels! By Brian C. Hart, MeD
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NAKED WELLNESS Detoxifying Your Pineal Gland By Michele Lastella
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NAKED LIFESTYLE Summer Grilling The Naked Way
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NAKED LIFE Naked Food Book Club By Denise DeSerio
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NAKED FAMILY 5 Ways To Make The Most Of Summer By Robin D. Everson
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NAKED Truth Best Diet For Rheumatoid Arthritis By Michael Greger, MD
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NAKED TRUTH Big Pharma: The Modern Day Mafia By Margarita Restrepo, CPBN
FROM THE EDITOR In this issue we are calling out to you, objectively, sincerely, and directly. We have been, collectively as a society, trusting that all these big giants out there are doing their job and protecting our
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best interest. Hopefully forwarding our donations to those in need, fighting illnesses, cleaning up the planet, and creating the drugs and therapies that will someday save us. Well, they aren’t. They are fighting each other for domination, just like in a Marvel cartoon. It’s
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equals money in our world. The good news is the good guys always win. And though there is more than one battle, the good guys always prevail. We are something they aren’t: An army of almighty power. We are an army of love for this Earth
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and everything it encompasses. The message is not to be angry but to reward ourselves a peace of mind that comes from knowing that we are fighting back with our actions, our values,
and
power.
This is the way to triumph.
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Summer Day’s Dream Cleanser
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Passion Fruit & Wheatgrass Shots
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Enlightened Toona Tapas
Carrot Dogs By Chef Del Sroufe Almighty Sushi Rolls Fabulous Summer Pizzas Morning Bowls Of Goodness
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The Islander’s Gazpacho Shaved Pear Pie Alla Pugliese
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THE LAST NUTRITION LESSON YOU'LL EVER NEED! BY JOHN MCDOUGALL, MD
N
utrients
are
substances
that our bodies need for
or saccharides. Molecules of these
simple
sugars
attach
their maintenance, repair, and
together to make long branch-
growth. Our foods contain the
ing
following basic nutrients: car-
carbohydrates.
bohydrates, fats, proteins, and
carbohydrate
water.
commonly referred to as starch.
The Four Macronutrients
When eaten, enzymes disas-
chains
called
complex
These molecules
large are
semble these chains back into
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Carbohydrates are the body’s
the simple sugars. These simple
most efficient way to get ev-
sugars then pass easily through
erything it needs. Produced by
the intestinal wall into the
plants through photosynthesis,
bloodstream for distribution to
carbohydrates are made from
all the cells in your body. Meta-
compounds of carbon, hydro-
bolic processes change these
gen and oxygen called sugars
simple sugars into energy.
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VITAMIN D FACT & EYE CANDY SHEET
Stop smoking.
Exercise. Vigorous exercise linked to higher vitamin D levels, lower heart disease risk. Research from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) suggests some new reasons why that's so— most notably, that it boosts vitamin D.
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Active smoking or exposure to environmental tobacco smoke is associated with reduced levels of vitamin D3 in the blood stream. Smoking also lowers estrogen levels in both men and women. Estrogen is important because it helps the bones to hold calcium and other minerals that make bones strong.
Tanning beds? A tanning doesn't provide you with the vitamin D that you need, nor is it safer than tanning outdoors. It is the UVB (the sun burning rays), not UVA, which helps the body produce vitamin D, so you are increasing your risk of skin cancer without receiving any benefit!
Go outdoors.
Take it in. There are few naturally occurring food sources of vitamin D. If you do not get regular sun exposure, a supplement or supplemented food is likely needed.
Ten minutes of sunshine on your arms provide 10,000 IUs of vitamin D, compared with 100 IUs of vitamin D from a fortified beverage. While the upper limit of vitamin D consumption considered safe is set at 4,000 IUs, there is no toxic level of vitamin D that can be received from sunlight.
Get your protein from plants. Animal protein (fish, poultry, red meat, eggs, and dairy products) tends to leach calcium from the bones and encourages its passage into the urine. Choose plant proteins such as in beans, grains, and vegetables.
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CARROT DOGS Yield: 6 Sandwiches. Recipe by Chef Del Sroufe from The China Study Family Cookbook. Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, Wheat, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives
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Kids of all ages love hot dogs—the epitome of American food. Keep these carrot dogs on hand so your kids can have them whenever they want a quick meal.
INGREDIENTS •
6 large carrots, peeled and trimmed to fit your hot dog buns
•
2 cups filtered water
•
1/4 cup tamari
•
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
•
4 garlic cloves, minced
•
1 tsp. granulated onion
•
1 tsp. mustard powder
•
1 tsp. ground coriander
•
1/2 tsp. ground mace
•
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
•
1/4 tsp. black pepper
•
6 hot dog buns, toasted if desired
METHOD 1. Bring a 2-quart pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and bring the water back to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let the carrots cook until they are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the carrots and rinse them under cool water to stop the cooking. 2. While the carrots are cooking, whisk together the water, tamari, red wine vinegar, garlic,
granulated
onion,
mustard
powder,
coriander, mace, smoked paprika, and black pepper in a baking dish. Add the carrots to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover the dish a nd refrigerate for at least 12 hours. 3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the carrots and the marinade and cook, turning the carrots occasionally, until most of the marinade has evaporated and the carrots have started to brown, about 10 minutes. 4. Serve in a bun with your favorite toppings.
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NAKED FOOD
GO-TO MealS
3. Adding raw veggies can also be as easy as simply chopping or slicing them up. Mix the colors! If you choose black beans, add red beet
For Busy People
fun with it. 4. Prepare one meal in advance, or take one day a week to make all of your to-go meals. Stick them in the
Seems like we are all busy. We
satiated during a long day. Plant
fridge and remind yourself to take
want meals that are as fast to pre-
starches are great options during
them with you every morning.
pare as they are to eat. That’s one
lunch and dinner, but if you like to
of the reasons fast food comes in
have them at breakfast, go for it.
so handy to the busy person, be-
2. Smoothies are also great, but
1. Try switching those long business
cause whatever fills the hunger
they cannot be the only healthy
meetings to quicker chats on the
gap does the trick. Unless you are
food you eat during the day. They
phone or email updates.
able to control what goes on your
must be accompanied by a whole-
2. Make sure you have at least 30
plate in every meal, then there
some plant-based lunch, one or
minutes for lunch to eat undis-
might be some things that can be
two snacks, one dinner, plen-
turbed every day. Chew your food
improved. Here are some useful
ty of water, and plenty of rest.
and eat slowly. The digestive pro-
tips.
*
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or purple cabbage and so on. Have
* Preparation Wins.
*
At Work & At Home.
cess is a symphony on its own and it goes hand in hand with the
Prioritize Health .
1. Make food at home, even if you
amount of nutrients your body will
It might be easier said than done,
don’t cook. Preparation does re-
end up absorbing or wasting.
but you must make time for you
quire a bit of time, but it pays
3. Redistribute your time. Doing
and your wellbeing. Sipping on a
off every time, not only to your
things in batches is more effective
smoothie all morning is not the
pocketbook,
than sporadically during the day or
answer to a healthy lifestyle, nei-
health. Stock up on a few mason
week.
ther is the chicken-less salad you
jars with lids and put one together
4. Divide the tasks around the
order from the fast food joint very
every night before going to bed.
house. If you live by yourself,
day. Like all things in life, you need
The same applies to preparing
divide the tasks in a weekly basis
balance, and you need to be able
school lunches for your kids or for
and make sure you add your food
to provide yourself with good,
long days out.
preparation time.
quality fuel for your body, mind,
2. Market-bought cooked or frozen
and soul. These three are connect-
beans are inexpensive and easy to
ed to one another. Try this instead:
prepare. Choose organic, non-GMO
Take some time for you and prac-
1. Include plenty of plant starches
options when it comes to frozen
tice the act of gratitude. Your
(peas, beans, corn, whole grains,
legumes and other starches such
mental health and stress reduction
etc.).
These will provide your
as corn and even veggies. These
activities are also vital to reduce
body with energy and good car-
can be steamed or simply sautéed
free radicals and oxidative stress
bohydrates and will help you feel
before adding them to a meal jar.
inside your body.
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but
your
overall
*
Give Your Body a Break.
Fitting into a new way of eating, like any other habit, eventually just becomes second nature. The struggle dissipates, and healthy eating is just another thing you do every day.
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Almighty Sushi Rolls Yield: 2 Rolls. Recipe developed by the Naked Food Chefs. Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Salt, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, Wheat, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives
Raw broccoli, processed into a rice-like texture, is what makes this sushi “almighty�. Raw broccoli gives you more nutritional bang for your buck, as it retains all of its water-soluble vitamins and other nutrients that may otherwise be diminished during cooking.
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INGREDIENTS For the Mango-Ginger Dipping Sauce: •
1 ripened mango (any type)
•
½ inch piece organic ginger, peeled
•
½ cup filtered water
For the Rolls: •
1 cup chopped broccoli (or ½ cup zucchini + ½ cup broccoli*)
•
2 whole organic carrots, shredded
•
1 whole avocado, sliced, divided
•
Juice of one lemon
•
1 Tbsp. tamari
•
½ whole organic pepper, julienned
•
1 stalk organic celery, julienned
•
2 nori sheets
METHOD For the dipping sauce: Blend all ingredients together and set aside. For the Rolls: 1. In a food processor, add the chopped broccoli or broccoli/zucchini and pulse until minced and a rice-like texture is obtained. 2. In a medium-sized bowl, mash ½ of the avocado with a fork and sprinkle with the juice of half a lemon. Add the tamari and mix well. Gradually add the broccoli, combine with the mashed avocado, and set aside. 3.
Slice
the
remaining
avocado
half
and
sprinkle with the remaining lemon juice. Set aside. 4. To make the sushi, place a nori sheet on a sushi mat or board. Starting from the bottom of the nori sheet, add the broccoli rice and gently flatten down on the sheet. Make sure 3/4 of the sheet is covered. 5. Fill the bottom of the spread with a long strip of veggies and avocado. Roll upward from the bottom of the sheet (the edge that has filling on it) tightly, and seal the end with a bit of water if necessary. Repeat the process for the remaining sheet. Cut rolls into even bite-sized pieces and enjoy with the dipping sauce and some tamari on the side. *Chef’s Note: If you are not a big fan of broccoli, use a mixture of broccoli and zucchini.
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NAKED HEALING
detoxifying YOUR
T
he endocrine system is the magnificent machine behind
our body’s proper functioning. It puts it all together by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system. This is how hormones are carried to the organs in the body. The collection of glands that comprise the endocrine system produce hormones that regulate metabolism, growth and devel-
pineal
gland
opment, tissue function, sexual
BY MICHELE LASTELLA
function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things. The most common endocrine disease in the United States is diabetes.
middle of the brain at the same
regulate body composition, body
Other common disorder is hypo-
level as the eyes. How we think
fluids, muscle and bone growth,
thyroidism, which occurs when
or feel every day depends on the
sugar and fat metabolism, and
the thyroid gland does not pro-
pineal gland. The quality and du-
possibly heart function. HGH also
duce enough thyroid hormone to
ration of our sleep relies on how
works to protect lean muscle and
meet the body’s needs. Insufficient
well the pineal gland produces
metabolic balance, a response
thyroid hormone can cause many
melatonin. This tiny organ regu-
triggered
of the body's functions to slow or
lates our daily and seasonal circa-
fasting.
shut down completely. Thyroid
dian rhythms, the sleep/wake pat-
cancer and Hypoglycemia also
terns that determine your hormone
However, the biggest brain benefit
occur due to hormonal imbalances.
levels, stress levels, and physical
from fasting may be the detoxifi-
performance.
cation that occurs during a fast.
accelerated
by
Since the body no longer must
The Glands.
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and
The endocrine system is made up
A study from Intermountain Medi-
work to eliminate new toxins, it
of the pituitary gland, pineal gland,
cal Center showed that people who
is permitted to backtrack and
thyroid gland, parathyroid glands,
partook in a 24-hour fast had be-
clean up older stored toxins that
adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries
tween a 1,300% to 2,000% increase
have collected in the brain and
(in females) and testicles (in males).
in Human Growth Hormone (hGH).
body throughout the course of a
The small, rice-sized, pinecone-
HGH, produced by the pituitary
person’s life. As a fast progresses,
shaped endocrine organ known as
gland, spurs growth in children
the body is able to consume ev-
the pineal gland sits alone in the
and adolescents. It also helps to
erything that is not essential to
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its proper functioning. Bacteria,
velopment in children, particularly
people are low in vitamin D. With-
viruses, fibroid tumors, accumu-
in girls. And this is a serious prob-
out enough vitamin D, calcium
lated waste such as chemicals,
lem as a study from 30 years ago
does not become bioavailable and
heavy metals, pesticides, fluoride,
reported 40% of American children
calcifies human tissue, including
and other toxins can be further
under 17 were found to have pi-
the pineal gland. Sunshine is the
eliminated from the body as a re-
neal calcification in progress. Since
best and most natural source of
sult. One who is new to fasting can
then, we’ve seen children, especial-
Vitamin D.
begin by skipping a meal during
ly girls, experience the early onset
the day. From there one can move
of puberty.
Eliminating fluoride may be the
onto juice fasting and/or spring
best first step for reducing health
water fasting. People suffering
In addition to fluoride, halides like
concerns. To do so, use fluoride-
from a disease or those on medi-
chlorine and bromine also accumu-
free toothpaste, avoid tap water,
cation should always consult a
late and damage the pineal gland.
and drink filtered water. A reverse
healthcare
Calcium supplements containing
osmosis water filter is a good
calcium carbonate are detrimental
option. Eat plenty of fruits and
for our health and are one on the
vegetables, as they are calcium-
Calcification is the biggest prob-
main causes of calcification along
rich foods, rather than taking
lem for the pineal gland. Fluoride
with fluoride.
calcium and get some Vitamin D
accumulates in the pineal gland
calcium is the form that is con-
more than any other organ and
tained in whole foods, like sesame
leads to the formation of phos-
seeds, chia seeds, leafy greens
phate crystals. As your pineal
like spinach and kale, quinoa, or-
Michele Lastella is a social sustain-
gland hardens because of crystal
anges and broccoli to name a few.
ability expert, co-author of Naked
production, less melatonin is pro-
These will not only increase your
Food Magazine’s Master Plants
duced and regulation of your wake/
‘good’ calcium intake but will also
Cookbook, and founder of Sustain-
sleep cycle gets disturbed.
provide you with a more balanced
able Media. He is a Reiki Master,
set of nutrients.
film
professional
before
partaking in a fast.
Research
also
reports
The best form of
fluoride
hardening accelerates sexual de-
from the sun daily, if possible.
writer
and
director,
and
producer of biodynamic wine. Visit Studies also estimate that 1 billion
www.Sustainable.Media
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SUMMER Grilling The Naked Way!
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Summer season is synonymous with grilling
combination. With small or delicate foods, such
season. Warm weather get-togethers seem to
as vegetables (fungi, potatoes, broccoli) or fruits
not be complete without lighting the grill and
(pineapple, tomato, squash) the usual rule was
throwing on the standard fare of burgers and
to turn to aluminum foil to keep everything
hot dogs. How about making it a plant-based
contained and to prevent burning. However,
affair that sets the tone for new generations
aluminum
of healthy, sustainable, and conscious eaters?
neurotoxic, with mounting evidence that chron-
D i tc h A l u m i n u m , r e a l l y .
ic exposure is a factor in many neurological
Not only is it unsustainable and increases waste,
Parkinson's disease. Food cooked in aluminum
but using aluminum foil with food is a deadly
foil introduces abundant contamination, and
diseases,
has
been
including
long
known
dementia,
to
autism,
be
and
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5 Make the Most of Summer easy ways to BY ROBIN D. EVERSON
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ummer is here, and it is easier than ever to enjoy a whole food, plant-based diet for you and your family. Summer produce
is a bountiful array of colors with fruit topping the list as being the most enjoyed by consumers. Blueberries, which are packed with antioxidants that also lower blood sugar and sweet cherries with their hypertension-lowering and cancer-fighting
properties
make
consuming
fruits easy. We are more active in the summer and these portable foods are fantastic for people on the go.
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NAKED HEALING
Rheumatoid
arthritis
is
a
such as sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein,
chronic systemic autoimmune
lost about 13 pounds and kept most of that
disease affecting millions. It is characterized by persistent pain, stiffness, and progressive joint
and white blood cell count. As a bonus, they weight off throughout the year. What does diet have to do with joint disease? Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, in which our own body attacks the lining of our joints. There’s also a different autoimmune
destruction leading to crippling
disease called rheumatic fever, in which our
deformities, particularly in the
appears to be a matter of friendly fire.
hands and feet. What can we
Rheumatic fever is caused by strep throat, which
do to prevent and treat it?
protein that looks an awful lot like a protein in
body attacks our heart. Why would it do that? It
is itself caused by a bacterium that has a our heart. When our immune system attacks the strep bacteria, it also attacks our heart
I
valves, triggering an autoimmune attack by n a famous 13-month randomized controlled
“molecular mimicry.” The protein on the strep
trial of plant-based diets for rheumatoid
bacteria is mimicking a protein in our heart, so
arthritis patients were put on a vegan diet
our body gets confused and attacks both.
for three and a half months and then switched
That’s why it’s critical to treat strep throat early
to an egg-free lactovegetarian diet for the
to prevent our heart from getting caught in
remainder of the study. Compared to the
the crossfire.
control group (who didn’t change their diet at all), the lactovegetarian group experienced
Researchers figured that rheumatoid arthri-
significant improvements starting within weeks.
tis might be triggered by an infection as well. A clue to where to start looking was the fact
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Their morning stiffness improved within the
that women seem to get it three times more
first month, cutting the number of hours they
frequently than men. What type of infection do
suffered from joint stiffness in half. Their pain
women get more often than men? Urinary tract
level dropped from 5 out of 10 down to less than
infections (UTIs). So researchers started testing
3 out of 10. Disability levels dropped, and sub-
the urine of rheumatoid arthritis sufferers and,
jects reported feeling better; they had greater
lo and behold, found a bacterium called Pro-
grip strength, fewer tender joints, less tender-
teus mirabilis. Not enough to cause symptoms
ness per joint, and less swelling. They also had a
of a UTI, but enough to trigger an immune
drop in inflammatory markers in their blood,
response. And indeed, there’s a molecule in
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best diet For
Rheumatoid
Arthritis by MICHAEL GREGER, MD.
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SHAVED PEAR PIE ALLA PUGLIESE Yield: 2 Servings. Recipe developed by the Naked Food Chefs. Recipe type: Naked! Low-Fat, Whole Food, Plant-based, Vegan, Organic, Sustainable Approved for: Diabetes, Cancer, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Weight Loss, Athletics, Optimum Health Free of: Animals, Eggs, Dairy & Lactose, Sugar, Salt, Oil, Peanuts, Gluten, GMOs, Alcohol, Chemicals, Colorants, Additives, Preservatives
Forming the “heel” of Italy’s “boot”, the region of Puglia is known for its beaches, farmland…and food! Enjoy all the flavors of an Italian summer in this imaginative and elegant no-bake pie.
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INGREDIENTS For the pie: •
½ cup organic cannellini (white) beans, cooked
•
½ cup organic chickpeas, cooked
•
½ cup organic summer yellow squash
•
4 stalks of fresh scallions, chopped
•
1 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
•
1 Tbsp. tamari
•
1 Tbsp. cashew cream (optional)
For the topping: •
½ organic pear, with skin
•
1 handful organic arugula
•
½ cup organic tomatoes, diced (or halved, if using grape tomatoes)
•
Juice of one lemon
•
1 pinch of pepper
•
Watercress for garnish
METHOD 1. Shave the pear with a shaving tool or peeler. Add to a mixing bowl. Add arugula, tomatoes, lemon, and pepper. Combine, mixing carefully, and set aside. 2. In a food processor, mix the pie ingredients except for the cashew cream (if using) until well-combined. Divide the mixture into two portions. Place one half into a mediumsized silicone or stainless-steel mold and press mixture against it to form the shape. Carefully remove the mold and repeat the process for the remaining mixture. 3. Add a tsp. of cashew cream (optional) to each pie and spread. Add a handful of the arugula mix to each and garnish them with watercress. Enjoy!
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