RAWK! January 4, 2010

I hope with all my heart you had a great kick off yesterday! If today is day one then HOORAY! Get in to it!!!!! My mom is kicking ass on this challenge with us and we were discussing the benefit of a great nights sleep. With digestion and nutrients working on your side, a restful and invigorating night is a given!

Almond Scramble

1 1/2 cups almonds soaked overnight

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

1 shallot or 1/4 of any other onion

2-3 cloves of garlic

2 tbs tahini

1 tbs olive oil

1/4 cup cherry tomatoes

1/4 cup cilatntro

sea salt to taste

1. Drain and rinse almonds. Put in food processor, add sunflower seeds. Process 20 seconds.

2. Add shallot, garlic, tahini, oil. Process 20 seconds.

3. Add tomato, cilantro and salt. Process 10 seconds.

Avocado Cucumber Soup

1 cucumber

1/2 avoado

3 cloves garlic

1/2 jalapeno pepper

1/4 cup cilantro

3/4 cup water

Juice of 1/2 a lime

1. Add all ingredients to a blender. Puree and enjoy!

*Note for less spice, omit the jalapeno. For a creamier soup, use the entire avocado.

Have a fabulous day! mc