Healthy Recipes | Raw Recipes from Dr. Brantley for Your Healthy Diet

Cold and Flu Season

Sore Throat Soother
	This tried and true home recipe will help to relieve the pain of a sore throat. Read More

Potassium Broth Immune Booster
	Potassium Broth is great to neutralize an overly acidic system, nourish and bolster the immune system and rebalance your body. It is a great broth to make for yourself anytime you come down with a cold or flu bug. Read More

Old Fashioned Chicken Soup "Jewish Penicillin"
	There is nothing like homemade chicken soup when you have a cold or flu. In fact, chicken soup has been called "Jewish penicillin" because it has actual healing properties. We think you will find this recipe both soothing and delicious. Read More

Drinks & Smoothies

Kiwi Smoothie
	Kiwis are a fruit that gets little attention, but they have a powerful affect on the body. Kiwis are an excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber. Read More

Durian Smoothie

Durian fruit has an acquired taste. The first time I tasted it, I hated it but the second time I tasted it I LOVED IT. Unfortunately, the disagreeable odor of the durian fruit inspired the phrase: "durian is a fruit that smells like hell but taste like heaven". But it is well worth it! Durian is packed with nutrients to enhance energy and endurance and compared with all the fruits, it has the highest concentration of protein. Read More

Orange Delight

Packed with natural vitamin C and antioxidants, this easy-to-make shake takes about 10 minutes. Set out the frozen mango and raspberries on your kitchen counter the night before, so they can thaw out. It is best not to eat or drink anything that is too cold or too hot, because it damages your enzymes. Also too much cold food or drink is not good for your liver, stomach or intestinal tract. Read More

Smoothie with a twist
	I love smoothies and I find them to be refreshing and nourishing. I use apples in the fall, winter and spring and peaches in the summer. But I prefer peaches because it combines so beautifully with the other ingredients. This recipe is full of potassium, fiber and the fresh mint is soothing to the tummy. Enjoy! Read More

Raw "Cappucino" breakfast drink

I can't count the times that I have begged people to stop drinking coffee and cappuccino. And now this recipe can replace their coffee habit with a healthy alternative. And yes, this recipe definitely gives a good pick me up in the morning. Cacao powder can stimulate the brain resulting in more clarity and focus. Maca powder can increase libido, boost energy, support hormone levels during menopause and control stress. Now, are you getting all those benefits from coffee? No way! Read More

Green Smoothie Extraordinare
	This green smoothie recipe is one of my favorites! It is simple and it gives me so much energy in the morning. Green smoothies are packed with antioxidants, fiber, and raw nutrients, and these nutrients are very easily utilized and absorbed. Also, because of the high fiber content, it is a great drink to keep your bowels regular. Read More

Entrees

Veggie Lettuce Wrap
	This is a very quick and easy recipe that can be used for lunch, dinner or a snack. I love avocados and they are a welcome ingredient in this wrap. Avocados contain oleic acid, a monounsaturated fat that may help to lower cholesterol. Oleic acid has also been shown to offer protection against breast cancer. Read More

No Rice Veggie Sushi

This recipe takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. But I would advise that you make these “no rice sushi wraps” right before you are ready to serve them, so the nori seaweed sheets don’t get soggy. And because they are not bulky or filling, you will have to determine how many you need to make to satisfy a hungry appetite. But there is no doubt that the ingredients promote health and wellbeing. Nori contains compounds that can help to prevent ulcers and lower cholesterol and is high in naturally occurring minerals such as copper, zinc, manganese and selenium. Read More

Spicy No Rice Veggie Sushi

If you are making 4 wraps, the chopping and assembling takes no more than 10-15 minutes. Make these wraps right before you are ready to serve them, so the nori seaweed sheets do not get soggy. I find the combination of the seaweed and the ingredients to be so delicious and satisfying that I don't miss the rice! I make them regularly for lunch or dinner and serve them with a big green salad. Read More

Raw Vegetable Kebobs

Washing and chopping the veggies and assembling on wooden skewers takes 10-15 minutes. But because this recipe requires dehydration, you need to prepare this recipe a day and half in advance. But there are some awesome health benefits to this recipe. Let's take cauliflower. Cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, and kale, contain specific compounds that may help prevent cancer. These compounds appear to stop enzymes from activating cancer-causing agents, and they increase the activity of enzymes that cancel out and eliminate carcinogens. Read More

Not Really Spaghetti and Tomato Sauce

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE spaghetti! But years ago, when I changed my diet and cut out all the refined flour products, I really missed my pasta dishes…until I tried this recipe. It is really yummy and satisfying and it is great for you too! Zucchini’s high fiber content helps to keep cancer-causing toxins away from cells in the colon and intestinal tract. Zucchini also contains vitamin C, and beta-carotene which help to protect these cells from the chemicals that may lead to colon cancer. Read More

Raw Hummus
	This is a very easy dish to prepare, and the health benefits are numerous. Garbanzos are a good source of cholesterol-lowering soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Garbanzos' high fiber content also stabilizes blood sugar levels after a meal, making these beans a perfect choice for people with diabetes, hypoglycemia, or insulin resistance. Read More

Avocado Gauspacho

This is a perfect soup to serve for a summer lunch or dinner. Although gauspacho is traditionally served cold, my suggestion is to serve it at room temperature, as enzymes are easily damaged by extreme temperatures (too hot or too cold). But if your family wants a cold gauspacho, make sure you have extra packets of Active Enzymes Plus to aid in the digestive process. The avocado added to this gauspacho makes this recipe extra healthy and of course, the tomato is the star ingredient. Read More

Cold Cucumber Soup
	This is a very quick and easy recipe for a hot summer night or a summer party. It is nutritious, light and delicious. The flesh of cucumber contains natural vitamin C and caffeic acid, which help to soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling. Read More

Raw Apple Breakfast Pie

This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes. I love apples and this ingredient combo can’t be beat. the insoluble fiber and the soluble fiber pectin contained in apples help relieve constipation, thus lowering your risk for IBS and colon cancer. Also, researchers in Finland followed over 5,000 Finish men and women for over 20 years. Those who ate the most apples and other flavonoid-rich foods (such as onions and tea), were found to have a 20% lower risk of heart disease. Read More

Mushroom Soup
	Lightly Warmed, reminds me of cream of mushroom but not so thick and milky! Read More

Raw Winter Squash Soup
	This soup is delicious and purees nicely. And it is very easy to make! Read More

Winter Curried Cauliflower Soup
	This is a raw soup that is absolutely delicious! It is easy to make; a nutrient rich delight. Read More

Healthy Desserts

Raw Apple Cookies
	These cookies are a snap to prepare. It takes me all of 10-15 minutes to prep the ingredients, I put them in the dehydrator and walk away. And when they are ready and I take my first bite, I can’t believe that they are so healthy! Read More

Raw Brownies
	How easy is this recipe? It literally takes 5 minutes to mix together... but it can give you hours of dessert pleasure! Enjoy eating healthy brownies. Read More

Raw Fudge

Because this recipe is packed with raw cacao powder, dates and fresh pineapple juice instead of refined sugar and chocolate with sugar like commercial fudge, this is actually a health promoting dessert. Raw cacao will stimulate your brain and give you energy, flaxseed meal will give you extra fiber to support your intestinal track and pineapple is anti-inflammatory and packed with enzymes. Finally, a guilt free dessert! Read More

Raw Freezer Cookies

I would suggest eating these treats during the summer months. And be sure to warm up your tummy while you are eating a few of these freezer cookies and combine with some fresh ginger tea. To make ginger tea, just add a few small slices of raw ginger and simmer in 6-8 oz. of boiling water for 5-10 minutes. Remove the ginger slices and add a few drops of stevia or agave syrup if you prefer your tea to be sweet. The ginger tea is great for your digestion and helps to warm up your digestive system as you eat these divine cold treats. Read More

Raw Coconut Macaroons

Because it takes time to open up and prepare the Thai coconuts, I would give myself about 20-25 minutes to prepare ingredients. Also, if you are making them for a special occasion make sure that you figure in an additional 24-36 hours for dehydration (see recipe). As you scoop out the coconut, separate out any shell pieces from the coconut meat before blending. As you are preparing this recipe, give yourself a treat and drink the coconut milk or store it in the refrigerator. The Thai coconut milk and meat are jammed packed with natural vitamin D. Read More

Lemon Pudding
	As I was changing my diet, I couldn’t imagine that avocado would taste anything but horrifying in a dessert. But I was wrong! And the combination of avocado and lemon, in combination with dates and agave syrup or raw honey is not to be believed. This raw lemon pudding is creamy, delicious and appealing to even the most skeptical friends or party guests. Read More

Raw Mango Banana Ice Cream
	You must freeze the mango and banana beforehand but when you are ready to blend ingredients, it takes minutes to prepare. It is the perfect refreshing recipe for a hot summer day. It is so creamy it is hard to believe that this raw ice cream! As it is frozen it should be eaten only as a special treat. Read More

Raw Banana-Strawberry Pudding
	You can whip this up in less than 5 minutes. Bananas are high in potassium and strawberries are high in antioxidants, so how can you go wrong? Your kids will love this healthy pudding and so will your hungry cells! Read More

Raw Almond Cinnamon Balls
	This is a crunchy treat that takes 10 minutes to prepare. Not only are these raw cinnamon balls delicious, but they will give you energy. They make a great snack in the afternoon when your blood sugar is plunging. The protein in the almonds, combined with the brain stimulating raw cacao and the blood balancing cinnamon will give you that needed lift. Read More

Cherry Pudding Supreme

Wait until you taste this cherry pudding. Because it is so tasty, it is hard to believe that it provides so many health benefits. Cherries contain19 times as much beta carotene as blueberries or strawberries. Certain compounds in cherries are known to reduce the pain of arthritis and gout, reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Cherries also have been found to delay the aging process. Read More

Rawsome Chocolate
	Beth Redick created this marvelous "rawsome chocolate" alternative to junky candy and sugar-filled desserts. Wow, is it delicious and satisfying. Read More

Gluten Free (no flour) Mix for Pastries, Crusts, etc.
	For those who are gluten-sensitive or have Celiac's disease, here is a basic flour replacement recipe for pie crusts, pastries, cookies, etc. Read More

Gluten Free Pie and Pastry Crust
	You can still make a wonderful pie crust WITHOUT using flour! For those of you who are gluten-sensitive or have Celiac's disease, you will delight in this simple recipe. Read More

Holiday Recipes

Organic Holiday Turkey
	Although Dr. Brantley does not usually recommend eating poultry meats or butter on a consistent basis, he always makes an exception for the holidays. We hope this organic turkey recipe compliments your holiday table! Read More

Holiday Red Skinned Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes are highly nutritious and have been used over the centuries to overcome a myriad of health complaints. For stomach ulcers or acidity, the juice of the red skinned potato has proven to be very healing to the lining of the stomach. For minor burns, mix grated potato with a little olive oil and apply to the burned area. But there are other ways to use the potato that you may never have imagined. In years past, mashed potatoes were used as a poultice to alleviate aches and pains! Read More

Didi's Delectable Sweet Potato Casserole
	High in dietary fiber, beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin B6, the sweet potato ranks the highest of all the potatoes in nutritional value. And considering that the sweet potato helps to stabilize blood sugar levels, it is the perfect food to add to your holiday menu. Read More

Holiday Roasted Root Vegetables

Root vegetables are bursting with essential vitamins and minerals. Carrots are high in beta carotene which can help fight harmful free radicals. Parsnips can promote healthy bowel movements, onions can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and Brussels sprouts, a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables, contains Sulforaphane, which is formed when cruciferous vegetables such as Brussels sprouts are chewed or chopped. This substance can encourage the liver to produce enzymes that detoxify cancer-causing chemicals, and can guard against the proliferation of certain cancers. Read More

Healthy Cranberry Sauce

Cranberries have many health benefits. They contain more antioxidants than broccoli and can help protect against heart disease, cancer and stroke. They may also help lower LDL (bad cholesterol) levels and have been shown to stop E. coli bacteria from adhering to the walls of the urinary tract. And because most urinary tract infections can be caused from E. coli, this is an inexpensive and delicious idea to help prevent urinary tract infection. Now, you can enjoy your holiday cranberry sauce, while supporting your body at the same time! Read More

Didi's Apple Pear Cobbler
	Usually, it is best that fruit be eaten raw. However, there is nothing like a piping hot apple/pear cobbler to warm your tummy and fill you with holiday gladness. Enjoy this healthy delicious holiday cobbler recipe and delight your family and friends by serving them this guilt free dessert. Read More

Vegan "Whipped Cream" Topping
	When eating warm apple cobbler or pumpkin pie, it is just not the same without whipped cream. This raw dessert topping can compete with any bowl of fresh whipped cream any day. It is healthy, delicious and nutritious! Read More

Meatless Wild Mushroom Gravy
	This meatless gravy is delicious! Serve it on Thanksgiving as one more healthy recipe alternative Read More

Meatless Nut Loaf
	A perfect Thanksgiving entry for those who do not eat meat! Read More

Healthy Green Bean Casserole

Here is some great news! You can make a healthy green bean casserole without the cream of mushroom soup. With this healthy recipe, your guests will receive all the health benefits without filling their bodies with table salt and pasteurized dairy. Make sure you steam the beans for 2-3 minutes to maintain "bean crunchiness", and you will have yourself a refreshing and health-promoting holiday side dish. Enjoy! Read More

Side Dishes

Autumn Pear Delight
	This salad can be a delicious and nutritious addition to your holiday table. Read More