Lentil Pumpkin Curry

This is a tasty, satisfying meal. Serve with steamed kale, chard or spinach.

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Turmeric is the one substance that can target the nucleus of a cancer cell!

  • 1/3 c. diced sweet Onion

  • 3 large cloves organic Garlic, minced

  • 2 Tbs. Coconut or Avocado oil

  • 1 c. Red Lentils, rinsed

  • 1 c. Pumpkin pulp, canned or steamed and mashed

  • 1 Yam (washed and diced into 1/2" cubes)

  • 1 stalk Lemon Grass, washed and cut into 3 pieces

  • 2 Bay Leaves

  • 2 tsp. Curry Powder

  • 1 tsp Sea Salt

  • 1 tsp. Paprika

  • ½ tsp. Black Pepper

  • ½ tsp. Turmeric

  • ½ - 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes (to taste)

  • 2-3 c. of Water

  • ½ c. organic canned Coconut Milk

Over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic in coconut oil for about 3 minutes.  Add lentils, pumpkin and potato to pan and sauté for 3 more minutes.

Add lemon grass, bay leaves and seasoning, and enough water to fully cover ingredients. Stir and bring to a boil.

Lower heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 25 – 30 minutes, stirring occasionally so contents don’t stick to bottom. If needed, add more water to retain curry consistency.

Add the coconut milk during the last 5 minutes of cooking.Remove lemon grass stalks and bay leaves.

Serve in bowls over greens.

Shake It... Twice!

First Shake ingredient: One pair of hips

First Shake Recipe

If you just can't seem to get outside for a run or a walk, put on some belly shakin' dance music and MOVE!

Sometimes it helps get you in the mood to wrap a scarf around your waist.  I love the jingle of coins, so I bought a couple of belly dance scarves to play with.

coin scarf

coin scarf

belly dance

belly dance

I am going to suggest a list of 7 beat-filled songs that will make it very hard for you to sit still.

If you're not into belly dancing, then do your own thing during the 23 minutes of music.  You too guys... dancing moves a lot of muscle groups, done right!

Before you start spend 5 - 10 minutes stretching.

Youtube Song list:

The first video includes dancers to get you started. Make them all into a playlist and off you go!

  1. Amr Diab - el Allem

  2. Amr Diab - Nour el Ein

  3. Ragheb Alama and Gypsy Kings

  4. Yalla Beena Yalla - Eres Tu

  5. Alabina - Salma ya salama

  6. Ishtar - Shukran

  7. Ishtar - Sawwah

Second Shake Recipe

When you're on the go and need a pick-me-up, this yummy shake will do just that.

Pumpkin is incredibly rich in vital anti-oxidants and vitamins. This humble backyard vegetable is very low in calories yet good source of vitamin A, flavonoid poly-phenolic antioxidants like leutin, xanthins and carotenes. It is high in fiber so will help you feel full.

4 servings

  • 4 c. almond milk

  • 4 scoops Pea Protein Powder (low sugar) -about 8 Tbs.

  • 1 c. 100% pumpkin (frozen in ice-cube trays for 2-3 hours)

  • 1 water-soaked medjool date

  • 4 tsp. Xylitol or 2 packets Stevia

  • 1 tsp. pumpkin spice

Place all ingredients in blender, and process until smooth, about 1 minute. You can make half a recipe, or share with friends.

Pour and enjoy.

~ Be Well! ♥