Saturday, March 12, 2011

Paleo Nuts and Paleo Seeds Benefits and Recipes

Paleo Nuts and Seeds has a host of vitamins and minerals, vitamin B complex, vitamin E, calcuim, iron, Omega fatty acids. Nature energy, heart and brain healthy, antioxiate foods.  Dried Nuts and seeds can be eaten raw or roasted. Paleo Nuts and Seeds can be eaten separately,in recipes or sprinkle over fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, sauces, shakes and ice cream. Variety of meal options using Paleo Dried Nuts and Paleo Seeds. Peanuts are a legume and not allowed in Paleo Diet.Nuts and Seeds Recipes not recommended for those that are intolerant to nut or seed foods consult with medical professional.
FREE Paleo Recipes
Almond Pancake Recipes                  Brazil Egg Nog Recipe                              Roasted Chestnuts
Paleo Pecan Meatloaf       Strawberry Walnut Arugula Salad Recipe     Flax Seed Bread Recipe  
Paleo Trail Mix Recipe
Paleo Nuts
Almonds
Can lower cholesterol levels and high in calcium
 Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Manganese and Copper
Vitamins: Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E

Almond Pancakes
Almond flour is a Paleo Recipes alternative to wheat flour. Enjoy this delicious Paleo Breakfast recipes a top with your favorite fresh fruit

Paleo Pancake Recipe
 
Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. gluten free vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 tsp. unrefined sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Prepare:
1. Beat eggs and mix in other ingredients until smooth then stir in almond flour
2. Oil griddle with coconut oil over medium heat.
3. Fill spoonful with batter onto skillet.
4. When bubbles appear flip pancakes and cook other side.
Provided: Reprinted Gluten Free Throughout the Year by Melissa Diana Smith

Brazil Nuts
Source of antioxidate selenium noted protects against a host of illnesses. Commonly used is desserts and shakes.
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Sodium, Manganese,Zinc, Copper and Selenium
Vitamins: Vitamin C,  Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin,  Pantothinic Acid, Folate,  Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E

Brazil Egg Nog
 Paleo Shake and Drink Recipes
Paleo Brazil Nut Recipe
 Ingredients
4 cups Brazil nut milk

1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp ground clove
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tsp ground nutmeg
¼ cup honey syrup
2 frozen bananas

Blend all together in a vita mix or blender. Add more or less spices to taste. Can sprinkle nutmeg or cinnamon on top when serving if desired. Provided: Food Alive


Cashews
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Zinc and Copper
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E and Vitamin K

Chestnuts
 Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Manganese and Copper
Vitamins: Vitamin C,Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin, Folate, Vitamin A, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E

Recipe Roasted Chestnuts

Paleo Nut Recipe

Ingredients:
- 1/2 pound chestnuts

Preparation:
- For each chestnut top cut X with sharp knife through the skin. If X incision not made chestnuts can explode in shell during or after baking. 
- Shallow baking pan place chestnut at 425 F for approximately 35 minutes. While cooking shake pan several times so chestnuts are cooked evenly.
- While still warm enough to handle peel chestnuts. Once completely cool chestnut are very difficult to peel.

Hazel Nuts
Hazenut Heaven by Steve Werblow
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium and Copper
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Vitamin E

Macadamia Nuts
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Sodium, Selenium, and Copper
Vitamins:Vitamin C,  Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E

Pine Nuts
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, Manganese and Copper
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Vitamin E

Paleo Broccoli and Pine Nut Soup
Paleo Broccoli and Pine Nut Soup Recipe

Ingredients

-1 onion, diced
-1tbs oil
-3 cups broccoli
-3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
-¼ cup pine-nuts

Instructions

-Fry onion in a large pan with oil on medium heat until slightly browned.
-Add broccoli and stock and simmer for 10-15minutes or until broccoli has softened. Cool slightly.
-Place in a food processor or use an electric blender to form a smooth texture.
Heat to serve.
Provided by: Paleo Recipes Cookbook

Pistachios
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, Iron, Selenium, Manganese and Copper
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Vitamin E

Pecans
 Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Selenium, Manganese and Copper
 Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Vitamin E

Paleo Nutty Pecan Meatloaf
Paleo Dinner Recipes
Versatile meatloaf recipe can substitue beef with ground chicken or turkey. Use nuts of choice can substitute pecan with walnuts or almonds

Paleo Recipe
Ingredients
1 lbs ground beef (Can substitute beef with ground chicken or turkey)
 5 cloves of minced garlic
 1 small finely chopped green pepper
 1 tsp finely chopped basil
 1 tsp finely chopped rosemary
 1 tsp finely chopped thyme
  ½ cup of ground almonds, pecans and or walnuts (mixed together) ground black pepper (to taste)
 2 eggs

Preparation:
- Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Make sure combined evenly.
- Refrigerate mixture for 30-1hour.
- Grease loaf pan with olive oil and put beef combination in greased loaf pan.
- Bake for approximately 75 minutes.

Walnuts
Good source of Omega -3
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Manganese and Copper
 Vitamins: Vitamin C,  Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E

Strawberry and Walnut Arugula Salad
Paleo Recipe Fresh Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts
Ingredients:

- 3 cups fresh Arugula
- 1 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 3/4 cup fresh blackberries or cranberries
- 1 1/2 cup walnuts soaked
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg

Preparation:
- Wash arugula, strawberries and blackberries/cranberries and set aside to dry.
- Cut strawberries in quarter or halves
- Slice walnuts in halves
- Mix arugula, strawberries, blackberries/cranberries, cinnamon and nutmeg
- Top salad with balsamic dressing of choice.
- Paleo Balsamic Dressing Recipe: In a small bowl combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar and honey.
Serves 4

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 Paleo Seeds
Flax Seeds Benefits:
  • Omega-6 and Omega-9 essentiatial fatty acids
  • Vitamin B
  • Potassim
  • Lecithin
  • Magnesium
  • Fiber
  • Protein
  • Zinc
Flax Seed Bread Recipe
Paleo Bread Recipes

Flax Seed Bread


Ingredients


2/3 cup flax meal
1/3 cup almond meal
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Salt to taste
3 tsp olive oil or coconut oil
2 eggs
Enough water to make the batter pourable
Optional: can add sage, oregano, rosemary, vanilla or cinnamon ( to taste)


Directions
1. In mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients. In another bowl, beat eggs together. Mix all ingredients and pour batter into regular-sized small loaf pan. Grease loaf pan.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for appromately 30 minutes or until cooked thru-out
Provided by: Group Recipes

Pumpkin Seeds
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium,  Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Zinc and Copper
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Vitamin E
  • Contains Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids good fats found in fish.
  • Contains Iron which carrys oxygen in the blood.  1 oz of pumpkin seeds provides 4mg of iron and the daily recommendation is 18 mg
  • Zinc a trace mineral helps build and maintain the body's immune system
Pumpkin seeds are great Paleo Kids Snacks. In air tight bag put approximately 1/2 cup of dried pumpkin seeds and pack with school lunch.  Healthy and nutritious alternative to pre-packaged commercial snacks.

Paleo Trail Mix

Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted almonds
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds
-  3/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried slices bananas
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
Mix ingredients well and store in airtight container in cool location

Sunflower Seeds
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Sodium, Manganese and Copper
Vitamins: Vitamin C, Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin K and Vitamin E

Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds contains the antioxidant sesamin reduces cholesterol in the body's intestines.
Minerals: Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium, Manganese. Sodium, Zinc, Selenium and Copper
Vitamins: Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Niacin, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A and Vitamin E

Some nuts may cause allergies and young children can choke on cut or whole nuts or seeds.Nuts can lower cholesterol levels but are high in fat and calories and should be consumed in moderation.

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