Posts by Karen Berrios
Is Forgiveness for You or Others?
Is Forgiveness for You or Others? I’m sure most of us have endured endless offenses throughout our journey of life. Some may come across as harmless and others are well… just plainly unforgivable. But what happens when you consciously intend to forgive your offender but deep down you can’t let go of the pain, sorrow…
Read MoreValentine’s Day Truffles
Valentine’s Day Truffles Ingredients: Filling 1: 5 ounces almond milk 5 ounces cacao powder 1 3/4 ounces oat flour 2-3 tablespoons yacon syrup Filling 2: 2 well-ripe bananas 5 1/2 ounces oatmeal 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Almond butter (I use JEM) Filling 3: 1 cup seedless dates 1/2 cup almonds or chopped nuts 5 ounces cacao powder 2-3 tablespoons yacon syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Additional 1/2 cup cacao powder (will…
Read MoreAre You Cleaning Your House with Toxins?
Cleaning Your House. Since I was first diagnosed with thyroid cancer I have made significant changes in my life and lifestyle. I’ve learned a great deal about nutrition and healing. I’ve changed my internal dialogue, implemented numerous therapies, drastically changed my diet, and much more. A big part of this process has involved changing the…
Read MoreChickpeas And Swiss Chard Guide
Chickpeas And Swiss Chard Guide Ingredients: 1 cup chickpeas 4 3/4 cups with water A little bit of oregano Salt to taste 3 tablespoons coconut oil 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic 2 cups Swiss chard leaves (in thick strips, separate them from their stalk or trunk) Chickpeas And Swiss Chard Guide Preparation:…
Read MoreHot Quinoa Salad
Hot Quinoa Salad Ingredients: 1/2 cup of white quinoa 1 cup of water 1/4 red pepper, chopped without seeds and without stem 1 cup of chopped eggplant 1 cup of chopped zucchini 1/4 cup of chopped red onion 1/4 teaspoon of paprika Salt to taste 1 teaspoon of ground garlic 3 tablespoons of coconut oil Parsley 1/2 avocado…
Read MoreDelicious Homemade Waffles!
Homemade Waffles Ingredients: 2 cups oat flour 2 cups room-temperature almond milk 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 tablespoons almond butter 1 tablespoon yacon syrup or honey Cinnamon powder (to taste) Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries; or any other fruit you prefer! Homemade Waffles Instructions: Pour all ingredients in a blender, except for the cinnamon and…
Read MoreFruity Pancakes With Almond Flour
Fruity Pancakes With Almond Flour Ingredients: 3/4 cup almond milk 1 cup almond flour 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon Coconut oil 2-3 tablespoons honey or yacon syrup 1/3 cup chopped strawberries 1/3 cup blueberries Fruity Pancakes With Almond Flour Instructions: In a bowl, beat eggs and add milk. Pour in almond flour, and…
Read MoreSeed of Love
Seed of Love. Christmas is my favorite season! I embrace it with much joy and happiness. Ever since I was a little girl, I would remember how happy it made me to put up my little tree, wrap presents for my loved ones, and eat the typical bread made in Peru for the season. Oh…
Read MoreMorning Protein Boost – Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa Bowl Ingredients: 1/2 cup white quinoa 1 1/2 cup almond milk 2 tablespoons honey or yacon syrup (optional) 1 piece vanilla extract 1/2 cup strawberries 1/2 cup blueberries 2-3 cinnamon sticks 20 Apricot Seeds Cinnamon powder to taste Quinoa Bowl Instructions: Wash quinoa 3-4 times with filtered water. This step is essential to prevent a…
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Thrive Emotionally?
Thrive Emotionally. As I’ve embraced my new emotional diet, I’ve learned to recognize that I’ve spent much of my life suppressing a lot of my emotions. I’ve operated from a place of trying to conform to expectations—what society says, what religion says, what others want from me—instead of being true to myself into being a…
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