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May I Mention Mayonnaise?


I have a problem, I am a foodie with a weight issue: I really enjoy certain textures and flavors and have a body that craves   chocolate  sugar  & carbs; I was and possibly still am  a mayo maiden, loving the silky texture and flavor of mayonnaise…
Over the years I have body imposed dietary restrictions so the list of what I can't eat is longer that what I can, I don’t eat wheat, but can manage rice, I am totally dairy free, and under my daughter in laws advice http://daniellasilver.com/ (a board certified holistic health coach,) cut right back on soya, sugars, and certain raw vegetables that can create an unhealthy reaction for people with thyroid related problems. (More about that later)

One of the things I miss most is mayonnaise, I don’t eat raw eggs , so homemade went out the window years ago, and Helmans my preferred brand is certainly not in the healthy bracket so I have set about producing an alternative version that works. After trial and error the "nonmayomayo dressing" as I call it below actually satisfies on of my cravings.
We eat to give our bodies' fuel and nutrition, we also eat for pleasure, healthy has had the reputation for being unpalatable, but we are getting use to the idea that healthy food can taste good too.
Here is a recipe for my healthy

"Paelo friendly Slaw"  with "nonmayomayo dressing"

I small white cabbage shredded
2 carrots grated
8 celery leaves very finely chopped
1 red pepper finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
3 cucumbers peeled & finely chopped
1 small red onion finely chopped
A hand full of seeds.
Place all the Vegetables in a bowl and mix well add   1 cup of "nonmayomayo dressing" .stair adjust seasoning to taste and serve. Wonderful with cold meats, baked sweet potato, omelets

NONMAYOMAYODRESSING.
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup cashew nuts
1/2 tea spoon mustard
1/2 tea spoon non ionized sea salt
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped chives or parsley or green onions
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Juice of 1/2 a lemon.
1 table spoon mineral water
Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend well. You can keep in a screw top jar in the fridge for a few days, shake well and adjust the salt and pepper before use.

Enjoy this dressing I hope it satisfies your cravings the way it works for me.
Have a wonderful day.


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