ONE POT HEALING, NUTRITIOUS, HEALTHY PASTA !! Recipe & Properties

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Eating pasta can be a pleasant experience, but there are also ways to enjoy it without feeling guilty of loading yourself with useless carbs and gluten..!

Here is my recipe for a one-pot meal, full of protein, essential nutrients, and therapeutic properties!

Let’s start with the pasta we are going to choose.

We should all reject wheat flour from our diet, as it’s not only useless for our nutrition, but also bland tasting, loaded with added gluten, high in carbs, causes allergies & "autoimmune" diseases, as wheat it's not like it used to be 70 years ago..! I explain here (important).

We have great alternatives to choose from, such as rye, barley, or, even better, pasta made of legumes and seeds, like Chickpeas, lentils, buckwheat, etc. which are complete proteins will provide the essential amino-acids our body needs to synthesize protein where it needs it, they are full of dietary fibre which protects our gut health, cardiovascular & immune systems, they are low in carbs, and can be even more delicious!

Yes. As I always say, forget the myth that protein is meat. It’s created by the Big Pharma (guess why…).

Subscribe, I will soon uplaod how we can easily make our own pasta from well soaked seeds!! Read everything about the precious legumes, seeds, and why soaking them is important!

Now let’s see the ingredients that will accompany our pasta & their health benefits.

My recipe is for 4 servings. Adjust as you like!

· Half a package of healthy penne, pasta (or any pasta you prefer).

· Green Peas / 2 cups (frozen)

A great source of all (9) essential amino-acids (think that the protein powders sold by gyms are made of peas, or brown rice, soy, and diary by-products. Example from a gym), essential phytonutrients, such as iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin C, A, E, B dietary fibre, chlorophyll, anti-oxidants & more.

· Spinach / 1 cup (frozen)

Vitamins K1, C, A, B6, B9, E, iron, calcium, potassium, magnesium, lutein, zeaxanthin & more.

· Carrots / 1 cup (1 large, or 2 small)

Vitamins A, K1, B6, Biotin, potassium, dietary fibres, antioxidant carotenoids, alpha & beta carrotene, lycopene, anthocyanins.

· Ginger / 1 Ts (Tablespoon, powdered)

A powerful booster to our immune system, containing vitamins like C, minerals, medical gingerol (treats morning sickness, helps with osteoarthritis, with high blood sugar, chronic indigestion, reduces menstrual pain, cancer risk, Alzheimer’s disease risk, it is highly anti-inflammatory).

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· Turmeric / 1 Ts

Medicinal herb, containing the immunity boosting curcumin compound, with anti-inflammatory properties, protects the cardiovascular system, , cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, depression, skin conditions, liver damage, it's therapeutic for arthritis, anti-oxidant & anti-ageing, helps the brain to create new neurons, it is anti-bacterial & anti-fungal. In order to increase its bioavailability, it’s important to consume turmeric with oil (it’s oil soluble), and with black pepper, due to its piperine compound, which enhances the curcumin’s absorption by 2.000%.

· Garlic / 1-2 cloves (fresh), or 1 teaspoon powdered.

Powerful therapeutic herb, rich in bioactive compounds, such as alliin, allicin, kaempferol , flavonoids, flavanols, tannins organic sulphides, saponins, polysaccharides, 17 amino-acids, potassium , phosphorus zinc, sulfur, selenium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, vitamin A, C, B-complex &more, which give garlic its anti-carcinogenic , anti-inflammation, properties, and the property to protect our cardiovascular system, skin, metabolism, bones, to help with diabetes, and more .

· Sage / 1 full T.s. dried or fresh(chopped).

About sage…I will start by saying that it’s a compound that I never exclude from my dishes, and my skincare products & therapies!

The Chinese have a saying since the ancient times “Greeks shouldn’t suffer from disease. Greeks have sage”.

Medicinal herb, with vitamins A, C, E, K, B6, iron, calcium, manganese, zinc, anti-oxidants, it's antimicrobial, anti-carcinogenic, anti-ageing, helps to ease menopause symptoms, lowers blood sugar & cholesterol, fights skin conditions, and more.

· Rosemary / 1 teaspoon dried or fresh (chopped).

Anti-depressant, spasmolytic, anti-tumorigenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, neuroprotective, improves mood, sleep, memory, learning, pain, helps with anxiety, nervous system disorders, headache, dysmenorrhea, stomach-ache, rheumatic pain, Alzheimer’s, epilepsy, addictions, skin conditions, hair nourishment, due to its content in terpenoids, alkaloids , flavonoids , essential oils, phenolic acids.

I also always include rosemary in my daily dishes and skincare-haircare products !

· Thyme / 1 t.s.

Medicinal herb, packed with, vitamins, flavonoids, antioxidants, proteins, essential oils, it’s anti-inflammatory, antineoplastic, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic & more.

· Lemon, or Lime / to taste

Not much needed to say about lemon, a fruit that provides easily our daily needs in vitamin C, helps with cardiovascular issues, asthma, diabetes, obesity, skin conditions, it’s antibacterial and antifungal, helps iron to be absorbed (as vitamin C is needed), boosts immune system & more.

· Olive Oil / 2 T.s per serving, or, to taste (I add a lot!! :) )

Consisting of 73% monounsaturated fats, 11% of Ω3-Ω6 fatty acids, full of antioxidants, vitamin E & K, highly anti-inflammatory, protects from heart disease, stroke, lowers cholesterol, it’s magical for skin and hair care, as it penetrates the skin without cloaking pores, it’s ideal for cooking due to its high smoking point, and it carries all the oil soluble vitamins, such as A, D, E, K, to our cells! I also use it as base for my skin & hair care products!

*Let me remind you, that whatever we apply on our skin ends up in our bloodstream. And if you’re interested, here is how I produce my therapeutic, anti-ageing skincare cream.

Let’s go to the cooking process, following some important rules.

*I’ve always been wondering why we boil pasta in salted water, and they absorb just that, instead of boiling them in a delicious sauce, to absorb taste… It’s not only practical, it’s also tastier! And the texture is exactly the same.

A super easy process, even for beginners :)

1. Put a non-toxic pan, or pot on medium heat, add your frozen peas and spinach, give a stir, and let them defrost, and soften a bit.

Here is my article about the toxic cookware, and here are the safe ones to choose from.

2. Add the Rosemary

3. Add the ginger

4. Add the carrots, after the peas are almost cooked. The carrots need less cooking time. Stir.

5. Add the Turmeric, and stir.

6. Add your pasta.

7. Add 2 cups of warm water, 1 t.s. natural salt (or, to taste), and stir.

The water should be enough for the pasta to cook, and to retain some extra that will be our thickened sauce.

8. Cook with the lid on. The remaining cooking time will be as much as the pasta’s packaging suggests. Normally 9-10 minutes. You can use a timer, or just taste.

9. 2 minutes before the pasta is cooked, dissolve 1,5 T.s of oat flour in half a cup of water (I use oat flakes, blend them in high speed, until powdered). At this point you can also mix in an egg, if you prefer.

10. Turn off the heat, and stir thoroughly for the 2 remaining minutes, so that the flour is cooked, and the sauce is thickened.

11. Remove the pan/pot from the stove, and add the rest of your spices and herbs

We do that in order to handle our herbs as a tea. We don’t want to ruin their therapeutic compounds with high heat.

Freshly ground pepper (to taste). It helps with the curcumin’s bioavailability in our body. Always pair them.

Thyme

My beloved Sage :) (hand-picked from my friend Takis & me, at the Greek forests in Mani)

Grind, and add them. Be prepared for a mesmerising explosion of aromas ..!! :)

12. Add lemon, or Lime juice, after the temperature has dropped to avoid ruining the Vitamin C & enzymes.

1. Add olive oil, and stir.

13. Serve….an enjoy!!

Always eat in a relaxing environment, focused on the moment. Avoid aggressive destructions, T.V. social, phone, texting. Sit straight, and relax your breathing. Make it deep. Pay attention to your food’s textures, its colours, the flavours, the balance between acidic and sweet ingredients…the gentle-healing spiciness… Feel that you are taking care of yourself, providing the healthy goodness earth is giving us. Eat mindfully, and teach your beloved ones to do the same :)

You know me and my rustic preferences :) They bring me closer to Nature.

Tips

• If you like to make your dish even more interesting, you can add a couple of tablespoons of my super nutritious probiotic, fermented sauce. This also versatile sauce is a fun way to preserve your vegetables, save time and energy, boost your immune system, and preserve a healthy-clean intestinal system.

  
  

As the father of Medicine, Hippocrates stated “All disease begins in the gut”. Greece, 2500 years ago…

• For a different taste kick, and since our recipe is lemony, you can add a teaspoon of my highly therapeutic – probiotic mustard! There’s no limitation to creativity ;)

• To save time and energy, as with all foods, you can cook larger quantities, and freeze in portions. I always do that. Reheat your meal, adding a couple of tablespoons of water, and it will be perfect.

*Subscribe, I will soon show you how to make pasta from soaked-activated seeds and legumes, to replace the high gluten, low in fibre, high in calories mass production ones. It’s very easy !

• Be careful, and always read the labels of the products you buy, as the global leaders (£%^&*($£!) have decided that we should be fed with worms and insects to save the planet….. Allergies, cancers and all health problems caused by those ingredients that we find in almost every processed food, are useful for THEIR economy…. Here is a complete guide to recognising-avoiding those ingredients.

By the way, this is the article for witch facebook attacked my site for 1 year...

• Feel free to experiment in your kitchen and involve your children in this type of creativity. Explain to them the beneficial properties of the ingredients you use so they develop the mind-set to make wise health choices in their daily lives. You’ll enjoy spending quality time together, away from 'toxic' distractions (like phones, TV, etc.)

• Since you continue to read my health tips, I believe you are interested in improving your daily choices. Therefore, I recommend reading my study on all the factors that cause so-called 'autoimmune' conditions, hormonal imbalances, various cancers, cardiovascular issues, allergies, skin diseases, and more!

  
  

So, that’s it for today :)

I hope my article was useful to you, and that you’ll have fun creating in your kitchen!

In case you have questions, need help with health issues, or just want to communicate your thoughts, feel free to write a comment bellow, or contact me directly.

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Loads of love,

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