Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin seeds, chili powder, cayenne pepper, coarse salt, and fresh lime juice; toss to coat. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until puffed and browned, about 10 minutes. (Source)

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Maple Spice Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds, washed and dried
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, melt the butter, then stir in the seeds. Cook, stirring constantly, until the seeds turn slightly brown in color, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Drain off any excess butter, and stir in the cinnamon, allspice, and maple syrup until the seeds are thoroughly coated with spices. Spread the seeds out onto the prepared baking sheet

Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes, for 30 to 45 total minutes of baking time. (Source)

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Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 to 2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds (cleaned and patted dry)
• 2 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• A pinch of kosher salt
• Olive oil cooking spray

Instructions:

Place pumpkin seeds in a dry non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Toast them in the pan, constantly shifting them around so that they roast evenly and don’t stick to the pan. When they start to pop and peel, take one out and taste it (make sure it’s cool enough first). If it’s crunchy it’s done. Turn the heat down to low and spray the seeds with olive oil cooking spray and then spoon sugar into pan and stir seeds up as sugar melts and sticks to the seeds. Turn heat off and sprinkle with salt. Let cool and serve! (Source)

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 peaches, halved
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions
1. Whisk together oil and lemon juice and brush over peaches. Season with cinnamon and pepper. Grill for 3 minutes, turn, then grill 3 minutes more.

2. Remove from heat and let cool. Slice thinly.

Nutritional Facts per serving
Calories 50.4 cal
Fat 3.5 g
Saturated Fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0.1 mg
Carbohydrates 5.2 g
Total Sugars 4.1 g
Dietary Fiber 0.8 g
Protein 0.5 g

Healthy Recipe Courtesy of OrganicGardening.com
Photo: Marcus Nilsson

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1) The classical : lemon/cucumber:

Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + 1 cucumber and a lemon, thinly sliced ​+ 1/4 cup fresh finely chopped basil leaf + 1/3 of finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

2) The granite : Strawberry/Lime

Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 6 strawberries and one thinly sliced lime + 12 finely chopped fresh mint leaves. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

3) The digestive : Fennel/citrus

First: infuse 1 to 3 grams of dried and crushed fennel seeds in 150 ml of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Allow to cool.

Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water + lemon juice (put the leftover lemon in the mix) + a small thinly sliced orange ​​+ 12 fresh chopped mint leaves + the infusion of  fennel seeds. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

4) The antiOX : Blackberry/Sage

Note that a part from the berries, sage leafs is the herb that has the highest antioxidant content.

Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of blackberries that have been very slightly crushed + 3-4 sage leaves. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

5) WATERmelon  : watermelon/Rosemary

Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of watermelon cut into cubes + 2 rosemary stems. Leave in refrigerator overnight before serving.

6) The exotic : Pineapple/Mint

Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of pineapple cut into cubes + 12 fresh mint leaves finely chopped. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

7) The traditional : Appel/cinnamon

Mix in a pitcher : 10 cups of water + 1 cup of apple cut into cubes + 2 cinnamon sticks + 2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

8.) The zingibir : Ginger/tea

In advance: heat 1 teaspoon of ginger in two cups of tea, let it cool down.

Mix in a pitcher: 10 cups of water with two cups of the ginger tea + 4-5 pieces of fresh ginger cut into cubes. Leave in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

9.) All Citrus Flavored Water

Adds refreshing tartness to water — slice 1 orange, 1 lime, 1 lemon into rounds, then cut the rounds in half. Add to jar, press and twist with a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon. Press enough to release some of the juices, but don’t pulverize the fruit into pieces. Fill the jar with ice. Pour in water to the top. Stir it with the handle of a wooden spoon or a chopstick. Put a lid on it, put it in the fridge, and chill.

10.) Raspberry Lime Flavored Water

Beautiful color and mildly tart – Quarter 2 limes; with your hands, squeeze the juice into the jar, then throw in the squeezed lime quarters. Add raspberries. Press and twist with a muddler to release some of the juices (don’t pulverize the fruit). Fill the jar with ice, then add water to the top. Stir, cover, and refrigerate.

11.) Pineapple Mint Flavored Water

A hint of minty sweetness –  Add a sprig of mint to the jar–you can throw in the whole sprig; or, remove the leaves from the sprig, if you prefer to have the mint swimming around and distributing in the jar. Muddle the mint–the goal is to bruise the leaves and release their flavor–don’t pulverize them into bits. Add pineapple pieces, press and twist with the muddler to release juices. Add ice to the top and then water. Stir, cover, and refrigerate.

12.) Blackberry Sage Flavored Water

Subtle, refreshing flavor – Add sage leaves to jar and bruise with a muddler. Add blackberries; press and twist with muddler to release their juices. Fill jar with ice cubes, add water to the top, stir, cover and refrigerate.

13.) Watermelon Rosemary Flavored Water

Lovely flavor combo – Add a sprig of rosemary to jar and muddle gently (rosemary releases a strong flavor without much muddling). Add watermelon cubes; twist and press gently to release juices. Fill jar with ice cubes, add water to the top, stir, cover and refrigerate.

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Time: about 1 hr 15 mins
Suggested portion: 1 slice
Yield: 1 cake
Serves: 4

“This amazing pancake stack is filled with natural goodness. By using organic veggies, you ensure a good cocktail of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants to boost the health of the whole family. If opting for organic veggies, you do not have to peel them, since most of the nutritional value is in or right beneath the skin or peel and it is a good source of dietary fibre. By including such as variety of organic veggies in a meal, one will ensure a good supply of minerals and anti-oxidants, both important to prevent serious degenerative diseases like cancer. Onions reduce water retention and mucous build-up, reduce inflammation, aid circulation and are beneficial for the heart.” – Heidi du Preez

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