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7 Vegan Foods That Support Better Sleep (and 7 That Don’t)

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Discover 7 vegan foods that help you sleep better—plus which ones to avoid—\ and enjoy plant-based supper ideas and a sleep-friendly recipe! Getting a restful night’s sleep isn’t just about avoiding screens or caffeine—what you eat for supper plays a huge role. Some plant-based foods contain nutrients that help regulate melatonin and serotonin levels, promoting relaxation and deeper sleep. Others can spike your energy or disrupt digestion, keeping you awake long past bedtime. 🥱 7 Vegan Foods That Support Improved Sleep Cherries – One of the only plant sources of natural melatonin. Tart cherries or juice before bed may help regulate sleep-wake cycles. Kiwi – Rich in serotonin-boosting compounds and antioxidants; studies link kiwi consumption with faster sleep onset. Almonds – Contain magnesium and tryptophan, nutrients linked to improved sleep quality. Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas) – High in magnesium and zinc, which work with tryptophan to support melatonin production. Tofu – A good sou...

Almond Sour Cream - Raw Vegan, Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Whole Food

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As you can see from the following photo, this Almond Sour Cream is a silky, thick, creamy vegan sub for dairy sour cream .  And it costs lots less than Tufutti or other commercial vegan formulations. INGREDIENTS: 1 C. Raw Almonds Filtered Water to soak almonds 1/4 C. Fresh-squeezed Lemon Juice 1 C. Fresh Filtered Water Pinch of Salt METHOD: Soak Almonds in 2 C. Water for 12-48 hours Drain and rinse almonds Remove husks from almonds and set aside Whirl up almonds in blender with fresh water until smooth and fluffy Blend the lemon juice into the almond puree and add a pinch of salt Use this wonderful non-dairy sour cream as a topping on your vegan Taco Salad!  Use it wherever you would have used dairy sour cream in the past. -------------------------------------------

Living Brownies Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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Below you will find the original recipe demo'd at the Cooking Class.  But there are probably 100s of Raw Vegan Brownie Recipes online now.   Carob is always more healthful to choose than cocoa.  Cocoa / cacao contains the stimulant theobromine and the samecaffeine you find in coffee.  Cocoa also has quite a lot of fat in it. *Melt about ½ T. Coconut Oil and 5 Cocoa Butter Disks over hot water.Put the following into a Food Processor: *1/2 tsp. Celtic Sea Salt *1 C. Medjool Dates (NO pits!) *1 C. Nuts (I use ½ C. soaked Almonds, ½ C. Pecans) *1/3 C. Raw Cacao Powder OR 1/6 C. Raw Cacao & 1/6 C. Raw Carob Powder OR 1/3 C. Raw Carob *1/2 tsp. Organic Vanilla *Coconut Oil and Cocoa Butter (melted) *Shot of Maple Syrup: Optional Method : When completely mixed together into a homogenous glob, dump into a small pan (4-5”) and press until evenly distributed. You can press dried cranberries,coconut shreds etc. into the top, or “ice” it with ...