What can we do to be more positive? The first thing is to follow an alkaline or alkaline ketogenic diet, and why, because everything we eat or don’t eat has an impact on our body and emotions settle precisely in it. That is why one of the most interesting recommendations to follow is to eliminate or minimize the consumption of substances and foods that not only acidify but also have a negative impact on our brain, nervous system, and therefore, on our behavior and state. mood. Enjoy this recipe for happiness based on cauliflower rice!
I am referring to alcohol, stimulants such as coffee and refined high-glycemic carbohydrates such as sugar and all refined flours from cereals, in addition to all industrially processed foods that contain colorings, preservatives, flavor enhancers and sugar.
It is also advisable from time to time to cleanse the body of heavy metals since they interfere with cellular communication, nervous synapses and therefore our emotions, since contamination by heavy metals prevents us from thinking clearly with its consequent negative emotional impact.
And since we are talking about foods that have a negative impact on our emotions, you should also know that there are foods and combinations that have a positive impact on them. These are alkalizing foods, with a low glycemic index, very rich in vitamins and minerals.
Recipe for happiness based on cauliflower rice
Here I leave you this delicious recipe that will put you in a good mood, it will help you maintain your weight because it is very satiating, ideal at this time of year and with a very low glycemic index, in addition to being very easy to prepare.
The recipe is based on raw cauliflower, a cruciferous plant very rich in vitamins such as K, and group B vitamins such as B6 (essential for the nervous system), very rich in fiber, folic acid and alkalizing minerals such as magnesium and potassium. .
It also contains raw onion (below you will see how to prepare it so that it does not repeat itself), very cleansing, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory and with important vitamins such as A, B6, iron and potassium.
Coriander will help us regulate blood glucose by promoting digestion, accelerates metabolism and has heavy metal chelating properties.
And the wonderful mushrooms, ideal for us women, very rich in minerals such as selenium, magnesium, phosphorus, iodine, calcium, zinc, group B vitamins, vitamin C and D. The mushroom is very high in protein and fiber, antioxidant and immunostimulant.
Finally, Tahin also contains a sesame seed paste that is very rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, silicon and iron, vegetable proteins and healthy fats.
Ingredients
For the salad
- Half raw cauliflower or a whole one depending on the number of diners.
- A good handful of fresh cilantro or basil. Cilantro is very interesting because it helps chelate heavy metals from the body.
- Half a small sweet onion.
- A good handful of black olives from Aragon (typical of the region of Spain).
- Half raw red pepper.
- 100g or 200g of mushrooms, any variety is good.
For the sauce
- 2 or 3 tablespoons of Tahini or Tahini.
- Juice of half or half a lemon.
- A pinch of whole salt (Himalayan or Guerlande).
- A pinch of ground pepper (optional).
- A good splash of extra virgin olive oil.
Salad preparation
- We will chop the cauliflower so that it is like rice and we will place it in a bowl.
- We will chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl
- We will chop the raw onion and place it for half an hour in a glass with water and salt (just covered) in this way the onion releases its volatile substances that could be irritating in addition to softening the flavor. After half an hour we will drain the onion well and add it to the bowl.
- We add the black olives to the bowl (very rich in essential fats).
- We will chop the raw red pepper into small pieces and add it to the bowl.
- We will cut the mushrooms into slices and fry them lightly with very little oil. Here we could use coconut oil. Make sure they are al dente. Then add to the bowl.
- Mix everything very well.
Preparation of the sauce
- We will add 3 or 4 heaped tablespoons of Tahini to a small bowl.
- We will squeeze the lemon and add it to the bowl.
- Add a good splash of extra virgin olive oil.
- Add salt to taste and pepper if desired.
- Mix very well and if you want to lengthen the sauce, which should be liquid, add more oil.
Add the sauce to the salad and mix very well. And ready to serve.
