Benefits of Avocado

Avocado is a powerful savory fruit: it provides lush nutrient density and very versatile. High in Potassium, Monounsaturated fatty acids, fiber, and 20 different vitamins and minerals.

Raw pistachio has 25 grams of protein per cup, 104% of B6, 36% potassium, and high in fiber as well.
Medjool Dates are also high in Potassium, fiber, and magnesium to name a few.
please do not eat the whole cake in one sitting. Too much of anything is no good, regardless of nutrient density. After one serving, you will feel satisfied because of how nutrient dense this raw desert truly is. Follow up with 12ounces of water.

An exotic tasting orange blossom and pistachio raw vegan cake made with an avocado base. Oil-free.

INGREDIENTS

Crust:

½ cup raw pistachios

6 soft medjool dates, pitted

1 tbsp maple syrup

⅛ tsp salt

Filling:

2 medium avocados, de-seeded and peeled

6 tbsp maple syrup

1 tbsp lemon juice

½ tsp orange blossom water

⅛ tsp salt

¼ cup raw pistachios

Instructions:

Place all crust ingredients, except maple syrup, into a food processorand process into a crumble. Add maple syrup and process again into a sticky crumble. Transfer this mixture into a 5″ springform pan and press into a crust along the base and sides. Place in the freezer while working on the next step.

Blend all filling ingredients, except pistachios, in a power blender until a smooth mixture forms (you may need to pause and scrape down the sides, or use your Vitamix tamper). Add in pistachios and pulse or blend so that they are not fully blended and you can still see visible specs in the filling. Transfer the mixture into your prepared crust shell. Carefully smooth out the top to even it out. Sprinkle with any decorative toppings. Freeze for 4-5 hours or overnight. Enjoy! Keep leftovers frozen.

A matter of Nutrition and choices

The picture above is of the fruits and vegetables I purchased here in NYC at a local farmers market in Union Square. They are all pesticide free and 100% organic. Nutrient rich food like this might appear boring to some, but once you get in the habit of feeding your body the colorful vital nutrients it requires, packaged and convenience food of any kind no longer look appealing. Speaking from experience, I can say that whenever I see a box of anything on a grocery shelf or at a food truck street corner, my programming tells me its not food. This re-programming does not happen overnight, but I can assure you, that once you commit to eating healthy consistently and the body feels satiated, new habits take a strong hold and it feel incredible.

The concept of real food has gotten away from us. We have gotten so caught up with saving time and money, that auto immune disfunction and diseases like cancer are happening at an alarming rate. Food mapping is one way to help you understand the path of what, where and how to eat, that best fits your biological makeup.

In no particular order, here is the food list pictured above:

Brussel Sprouts, Cucumber, Apples, Watermelon Radish, Squash, Spinach, carrots, Romaine lettuce.