Carrot Apple Crunch Salad - Isha Sadguru recipe

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Prana, the life force or vital energy is a fundamental concept in yogic practice. The yogic practice of pranayama focuses on controlling the breath to enhance the flow of prana and promote wellbeing. Prana is also present in the food we eat and not just limited to pranayama or breath. Raw foods are high in pranic energy and help keeping our body Alkaline. Diseases love to thrive in an acidic environment and cannot survive in alkaline environment. So try and include Fresh fruits, vegetable to your daily diet.

This Carrot Apple salad is a perfect way to start your day. Try and start your day with a healthy breakfast and you are more likely to stick to food that is good for you thru the whole day.  We all know carrots are so good for us, however I would alway steer clear of raw carrots and just have the occasional piece of carrot in the Sambar !! I had this salad at the Isha centre in coimbatore and it was a game changer. I just love the burst of flavours in this fresh crunchy salad that hits all the right spots !

Carrots  rich in beta carotene are converted to vitamin A in our body. Vitamin A is essential for us to grow, reproduce and have a healthy immune system. 

Carrots are packed with potassium, Potassium relaxes the tension in our blood vessels which enhances the blood flow circulation and brings down elevated BP.

Loaded with dietary fibre carrots play an important role in maintaining good digestive health. It also helps lower cholesterol. 

Rich in lutein and lycopene carrots help maintain good eyesight. 

And all of us know that an apple a day keeps the doctor away...so lets make this Amazing Salad right away !

INGREDIENTS :

 1 Carrot shredded

1 Apple chopped

2-4 dates seeded and chopped

2 tblspns grated coconut

1 tblspn dry roasted sesame seeds

2 tblspns dry roasted peanuts

Dressing

Juice of 1/2 orange

Juice of 1/2 lime

1 teaspoon honey

1 tblspn olive oil

salt to taste

1/2 tsp black pepper powder


STEPS

  • In a blow add the carrots, apples and dates
  • In a jar add all ingredients for the dressing and shake well
  • Add the dressing to the salad
  • Garnish with coconut, sesame seeds and peanuts
  • Enjoy !!!


STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PICTURES:

Assemble all ingredients


Add carrots, apples and dates


In a bowl add all ingredients for dressing and mix it well with the salad


 Garnish with coconut, sesame seeds and roasted peanuts


Enjoy !!!

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