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Hey Power of Foodies

I can't thank you enough for staying in touch. Some of the greatest satisfaction I get from spreading the message of the Power of Food is hearing back from you. I encourage you to KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING...I Love them!

Here are a few more I would like to share with you.....enjoy

1. Power Bar Recipe
I attended your information session last month. Since then I have added the three items you had suggested into my diet. The Hemp seed, Whole Oat Groats and the Quinoa.

I recall you giving us an easy recipe for home made power bars including dates and whole oat groats. I must be missing an ingredient as after soaking the whole oats and adding the dates, the mixture would not stick together… I even added a little honey to see if that would work. Could you please let me know what I am doing wrong J

Regards,
Rebecca

"from the Hart"

Hey Rebecca

WAY TO GO. It took me a few goes before I got it down.

It is probably your portions. Try using less dates and more whole oat groats. If then it still does not stick together, try adding a handful of ground seeds or nuts of your choice. The nuts or seeds will help bind the mix together.

Thanks for the email and let me know how it goes on the next batch.

In Good Health
Adam

Here is that recipe for all of you to enjoy.

Adam' Power Booster Bar Recipe
1. 1 cup whole oat groats
2. 1/2 cup pitted dates

Separately, soak dates in 3 cups of water and whole oat groats in 4 cups of water, overnight. The following day discard the water of the whole oat groats and rinse. In a food processor place the soaked date with only half the water that the dates soaked in. Blend dates in food processor. Now add the whole oat groats. Blend the mixture together until it becomes a smooth paste. You want the mix to stick together firmly. If it is too loose, add some ground nuts or seeds of choice until desired constancy is reached. If the mix is to firm add a little of the date water.

Once blended together, place parchment paper into a baking dish and add the mixture on top. Push down on the mix until evenly spread and ideal bar size of choice. Place into refrigerator overnight and the following day cut into small bar size. Place portions into the freezer and pull out bars as needed. This recipe will last several months in the freezer, but should be gone way before that. If you have any trouble, let me now and I will help you out. This took me a few tries before it worked. Once you get it you can create endless varieties of bars for all your energy needs.

Recipe Tip: Place leftover date water into a small ice cube tray. Use frozen date cubes as an alternative sweetener in tea, cereals or any other creative way.

ENJOY!

2. Food package Labeling
Do you suggest writing to your local MP regarding the desire to have more facts on labels or is that already in the works?

Thanks
Linda


"from the Hart"

Hi Linda

When I first discovered how important food was for my health I realized how much more was going on behind the scenes. After having taken a political role in our food security for almost 3 years (on several fronts) I came to the realization that the best course of action was my own awareness and putting all my energy towards sharing my knowledge with family and friends. Showing others just 1 way to improve their ability to eat healthy provided me with more energy than I ever got fighting the system.

Putting our energy in the right place is crucial especially since many of us are so pressed for energy these days. I recommend writing a letter if you wish, but my past experience has shown that a better rate of return has come from picking up the phone and sharing some knowledge with a friend.

Our ability to shake up the system lies in our collective consciousnesses expanding and you have the ability to help awaken those around you. I encourage you to walk each day, hour, minute and second knowing you are the power source for all those around you. Keep up the great work!

In Good Health
Adam

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