Homemade Yogurt Cheese or Lebnah or centuries Middle Eastern families have made yogurt into yogurt cheese. Yogurt provides friendly bacteria that supports intestinal immunity. Most commercial yogurts are laden with sugar and fillers so be sure to use organic plain yogurt or goat yogurt.Yogurt cheese has a texture similar to cream cheese and is best made tasty with herbs, spices and natural sweeteners. It is a perfect food to kill off savory snack cravings.
HOW TO MAKE IT (VERY EASY!!)
1) Line a strainer with cheesecloth (available from most grocery stores) and place in a large bowl.
2) Upturn yogurt into cheesecloth and cover. Refrigerate overnight.
3) The whey will drain into the bowl, leaving the thickened yogurt cheese.
These quick and healthy dips take under 5 minutes to make….
SPICY YOGURT CHEESE for veggies
• 1/2 cup yogurt cheese
• 1 tsp - cumin, coriander and chili
• 1/2 tsp - curry powder and salt with trace minerals Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp - blended omega oil (optional - to add healthy fats) Mix everything into yogurt cheese and serve with raw veggies.
FRUITED YOGURT CHEESE for dipping fruit
• 1/2 cup yogurt cheese
• 1 tbsp - maple syrup or honey
• 3 tbsp - orange juice
• 1 tsp - orange zest
• 4 tsp - blended omega oil to add healthy fats
• Optional - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder to increase protein content
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Super Foods
What are superfoods?
They are the most powerful, nutrient dense foods on the planet. They offer supreme health benefits through phytonutrients, essential fatty acids, healthy bacteria, vitamins, minerals, proteins and other nutrients.
They offer a wide variety of health benefits. These are not over marketed everyday foods that large companies cram down your throat as healthy (margarine, commercial yogurt, cereal) but real foods that have real benefits. Change your routine and start adding these foods in!
SUPERFOOD #1 - Nutritional Yeast
What is it?
A non-living yeast that is grown specifically for its nutrition benefits. It is not a living yeast similar to those used in breads.
Why is it beneficial?
• With 18 amino acids it is a high quality, complete protein, In fact, Nutritional Yeast is about 55% protein.
• A rich source of Vitamin B Complex which means you feel better overall
• Maintains ideal intestinal environment
• Improves blood production
• Improves liver health
• Helps in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels
What does it look like?
Yellow to brownish small, thin flakes or powder.
What do I do with this stuff?
Add it to food to increase flavor and nutrient value as well as increasing protein content. Most people are deficient in protein.
Here are some ideas;
• sprinkle it on popcorn
• add to soup to add a creamy flavor without dairy
• mix with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to make a tasty salad dressing
• sprinkle on cooked or raw veggies
• use it to substitute unhealthy parmesan cheese
What does it taste like?
Pretty darn good. Similar to a mild parmesan or romano cheese
Our Personal Experiences?
Love it! We have used it for all of the above plus to replace protein in meals that are low in protein. At 6
grams of protein per tablespoon it can add significant
quality protein to your diet. Very good with olive oil on asparagus, broccoli etc.
Where to buy and cost?
Nutritional yeast is available from health food stores. A small bag cost us a whopping 91 cents and lasts about 2-3 weeks. Can't go wrong!
They are the most powerful, nutrient dense foods on the planet. They offer supreme health benefits through phytonutrients, essential fatty acids, healthy bacteria, vitamins, minerals, proteins and other nutrients.
They offer a wide variety of health benefits. These are not over marketed everyday foods that large companies cram down your throat as healthy (margarine, commercial yogurt, cereal) but real foods that have real benefits. Change your routine and start adding these foods in!
SUPERFOOD #1 - Nutritional Yeast
What is it?
A non-living yeast that is grown specifically for its nutrition benefits. It is not a living yeast similar to those used in breads.
Why is it beneficial?
• With 18 amino acids it is a high quality, complete protein, In fact, Nutritional Yeast is about 55% protein.
• A rich source of Vitamin B Complex which means you feel better overall
• Maintains ideal intestinal environment
• Improves blood production
• Improves liver health
• Helps in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels
What does it look like?
Yellow to brownish small, thin flakes or powder.
What do I do with this stuff?
Add it to food to increase flavor and nutrient value as well as increasing protein content. Most people are deficient in protein.
Here are some ideas;
• sprinkle it on popcorn
• add to soup to add a creamy flavor without dairy
• mix with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to make a tasty salad dressing
• sprinkle on cooked or raw veggies
• use it to substitute unhealthy parmesan cheese
What does it taste like?
Pretty darn good. Similar to a mild parmesan or romano cheese
Our Personal Experiences?
Love it! We have used it for all of the above plus to replace protein in meals that are low in protein. At 6
grams of protein per tablespoon it can add significant
quality protein to your diet. Very good with olive oil on asparagus, broccoli etc.
Where to buy and cost?
Nutritional yeast is available from health food stores. A small bag cost us a whopping 91 cents and lasts about 2-3 weeks. Can't go wrong!
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