Today I am sharing a recipe for my version of High Protein Gluten Free Tabouli Salad (Tabbouleh) (low carb Tabouli Salad) and it is naturally vegan/vegetarian friendly! This recipe can be doubled to make a larger batch to share with friends and family.
I’ve been wanting to try Tabouli Salad for a while however I normally use alternative flours in my cooking and the normal Tabouli Salad recipe calls for couscous which is wheat based. So, I created a wheat free, gluten free version using quinoa instead!
I feel this alternative makes the recipe better on your digestion and a healthier choice overall. Gluten has been found to be linked with inflammation and an unhealthy gut biome and leaky gut.
I hope you enjoy this alternative version!
You can print the PDF version of this low carb Tabouli Salad recipe at the bottom of the page
Of course you can buy a version of Tabouli Salad (Tabbouleh) at your local market like trader Joe’s near the fresh produce section along with hummus and other items.
But, I always prefer to make homemade when possible as I can avoid additional chemicals and ingredients that are just not required. And, the energy you put into your creation is high vibes and better for your body, mind and spirit! Respect your body…
You will need the following ingredients list for this low carb Tabouli Salad (Tabbouleh)and the dressing:
Salad Ingredients
1 cup quinoa (cooked) ½ cucumber (finely chopped) 2 green onions (bulb and stock finely chopped) 6-7 fresh mint leaves (finely chopped) 1 bunch curly parsley (Italian or regular parsley is fine also) approximately ¼ cup
Dressing Ingredients
2 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice strained through mesh sieve 4tbsp sunflower oil (I prefer sunflower over olive oil since it is milder and slightly sweet) Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
Mix all fresh ingredients together in a medium size bowl.
You can use a small mason jar to mix dressing ingredients together before gently pouring over the salad mix. Toss or mix with large spoon until dry ingredients are fully covered with dressing.
Let stand in fridge for about an hour before serving to let the spices and other ingredients work their magic together! Enjoy as a side, alone or wrapped in lettuce or with pita chips or pita bread. I added a garnish of Trader Joe’s dolmades because they just taste great with this salad!
SERVINGS: This recipe makes approximately 3 cups.
Download and print the Tabouli Salad (Tabbouleh) recipe below:
Yvette lives boldly from her Heart allowing Source Energy to guide her toward living her best life inJoy. She shares information as a coach about law of attraction and spiritual consciousness, and leads by example as a positive energy & authentic living guide and is certified in multiple energy healing methods and is also a creative artist. Yvette has not only used these tools to profoundly self heal many areas of her life, but has also worked with others in discovering self love, appreciation and more inner peace and live more authentically and empowered to experience their best life.
*PLEASE NOTE: I am not a licensed healthcare provider, counselor or therapist. I offer my services as a self-help educator and coach to natural wellness and positive living guide from my own personal experience and coaching others to betterment. I do not diagnose or treat illness, disease, or psychological problems. eCoaching Sessions and energy healing are not a substitute for medical advice, therapy or other counseling from a medical professional. True Healing Source offers an alternative method that is considered complimentary to other healing methods and can been used to enhance other traditional healing methods. If you are experiencing a significant issue, are in distress or significant pain, please connect with the appropriate professional service such as a licensed doctor. By choosing this eCoaching Service, you agree to be 100% fully responsible for your health and well-being physically and emotionally. You release all responsibility and liability from True Healing Source and it’s affiliates. You take 100% full responsibility for you self-healing and health.
Do you use affirmations, mantras or inspirational quotes each day to inspire you to living your best life?
It is estimated that we think an average of 50,000 to 60,000 thoughts per day and over 80% of them are the same repeated negative thoughts we think every single day, which program us and our lives. The definition of insanity is “doing the same thing and expecting a different result”.
These printable cards are designed with deep Love and compassion to help you align with your truth as an extension of Source Energy (God, Universe or however you label it). You came into this physical reality to express yourself in your own beautiful and unique way and experience this life like no other being! You are meant to shine and thrive in Joy! You are the only one that can do you like no other!
In order to change your life, you must change your thoughts into something more positive. When you use affirmations or mantras or use inspirational quotes for motivation on a regular basis, it helps you actually change the way you think and what you believe. Using these cards each day can shift your consciousness and thinking which creates new patterns in your brain’s neural pathways called neuroplasticity. With continued use of these affirmation cards or daily mantras, the brain becomes programmed to think positive thoughts without effort. It becomes solid and a natural part of you.
In my experience as an energy healer, I can attest to this on a personal level and with others that I work with toward self healing. Until you have established a powerful solid positive shift on a more permanent level, old thoughts and energy patterns and behaviors can reverse the changes and you can revert back to the old negative patterns in creating your life that you were once accustomed to even creating illness. The simple solution is daily affirmations, mantras or inspirational quotes to gently guide you and keep you focused on your self healing intentions.
Today is the perfect day to begin using daily mantras & affirmations to begin manifesting your BEST LIFE!
“Be the change you wish to see in the World”, Ghandi
Changing the outside world requires changing your internal world first.
Yvette lives boldly from her Heart allowing Source Energy to guide her toward living her best life inJoy. She shares information as a coach about law of attraction and spiritual consciousness, and leads by example as a positive energy & authentic living guide and is certified in multiple energy healing methods and is also a creative artist. Yvette has not only used these tools to profoundly self heal many areas of her life, but has also worked with others in discovering self love, appreciation and more inner peace and live more authentically and empowered to experience their best life.
*PLEASE NOTE: I am not a licensed healthcare provider, counselor or therapist. I offer my services as a self-help educator and coach to natural wellness and positive living guide from my own personal experience and coaching others to betterment. I do not diagnose or treat illness, disease, or psychological problems. eCoaching Sessions and energy healing are not a substitute for medical advice, therapy or other counseling from a medical professional. True Healing Source offers an alternative method that is considered complimentary to other healing methods and can been used to enhance other traditional healing methods. If you are experiencing a significant issue, are in distress or significant pain, please connect with the appropriate professional service such as a licensed doctor. By choosing this eCoaching Service, you agree to be 100% fully responsible for your health and well-being physically and emotionally. You release all responsibility and liability from True Healing Source and it’s affiliates. You take 100% full responsibility for you self-healing and health.
Today I am sharing a recipe for my version of Balela Salad and it is naturally vegan/vegetarian friendly! This recipe can be doubled to make a larger batch to share with friends and family.
I recently tried some already made balela salad from Trader Joe’s and if you all know me, you know that I prefer to make things from scratch, but trying things from a store can give you a small taste of things to see if you might like them before making them at home.
You can print the PDF version of this recipe at the bottom of the page
Well, needless to say the one from my local Trader Joe’s hit the spot and so the next day I made some at home. I tweeked a recipe I found online and here is my version. Enjoy Loves!
You will need the following ingredients list for the salad and the dressing:
Salad Ingredients
1 15 oz can chickpeas (drained and peeled *see notes below) ¼ red bell pepper (cored and chopped small) 1-2 green onions (bulb and stock finely chopped ¼ cup finely chopped Italian parsley (curly or regular parsley works fine too) 1-2 whole vine ripe large tomatoes (can use other tomatoes based on your preference) ½ jalapeno (finely chopped) 1/8 fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
Dressing Ingredients
¼ cup sunflower oil (I prefer sunflower over olive oil since it is milder and slightly sweet) 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 clove garlic 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice strained through mesh sieve ½ tsp ground sumac spice Salt pepper to taste
Alternative: If you prefer a spicier version of this Balela Salad you can add a pinch of crushed red pepper or other pepper of your choice.
Use a large bowl to mix together the drained and peeled chickpeas and spices and set aside.
You can use a small mason jar to mix dressing ingredients together before gently pouring over the salad mix. Toss or mix with large spoon until dry ingredients are fully covered with dressing.
Let stand in fridge for about an hour before serving to let the spices and other ingredients work their magic together! Enjoy as a side, alone or wrapped in lettuce.
SERVINGS: This recipe makes approximately 3 cups and can be doubled.
*NOTE: Drain and rinse chickpeas, soak in hot water for about 10 minutes to loosen skin. Gently squeeze chickpeas with the tips of your fingers to release skin (takes about 5 minutes, and I find is better for digestion and less bloating).
Yvette lives boldly from her Heart allowing Source Energy to guide her toward living her best life inJoy. She shares information as a coach about law of attraction and spiritual consciousness, and leads by example as a positive energy & authentic living guide and is certified in multiple energy healing methods and is also a creative artist. Yvette has not only used these tools to profoundly self heal many areas of her life, but has also worked with others in discovering self love, appreciation and more inner peace and live more authentically and empowered to experience their best life.
*PLEASE NOTE: I am not a licensed healthcare provider, counselor or therapist. I offer my services as a self-help educator and coach to natural wellness and positive living guide from my own personal experience and coaching others to betterment. I do not diagnose or treat illness, disease, or psychological problems. eCoaching Sessions and energy healing are not a substitute for medical advice, therapy or other counseling from a medical professional. True Healing Source offers an alternative method that is considered complimentary to other healing methods and can been used to enhance other traditional healing methods. If you are experiencing a significant issue, are in distress or significant pain, please connect with the appropriate professional service such as a licensed doctor. By choosing this eCoaching Service, you agree to be 100% fully responsible for your health and well-being physically and emotionally. You release all responsibility and liability from True Healing Source and it’s affiliates. You take 100% full responsibility for you self-healing and health.
Today I am talking about a sensitive and even private issue for some women, the topic of menopause. I’m being real and raw about my recent induction into this phase of life that I noticed only in the past couple months specifically, that every woman will eventually experience in hopes that it might help you in feeling supported and maybe find something helpful to relieve what you might be experiencing during menopause, too.
With knowledge, support and the right methods you can take back your life.
Some people will not understand nor care to. It may be uncomfortable to talk about with your spouse or partner or family and friends as they will most certainly not understand, however it is imperative to be open and honest and ask for the support you need.
Suzanne Somers talks about this very frankly and openly in her books about menopause and how it affected her life, marriage and relationships and what was helpful for her. I am thankful for her candid story.
I recently came to the full realization that my hormones are shifting due to menopause and find it emotional for no apparent reason. It feels like an end to something. Even though it is a beginning of sorts, too.
Not that it’s anyone’s business, however I have begun openly sharing this with a few people close to me in order to not only receive support but also help them understand why I may not be my “normal” self.
Asking for help and support as a healer is difficult. And, as a “healer” and coach it is expected of you to always be the light and uplifting and inspiring. As a “healer” and coach when you are out of sorts people around you are uncomfortable. It is something I have never done before. It is out of the ordinary for me. I am the rock, the light and the up-lifter. It’s what I do and comes naturally for me. However, asking for support is not weak, it is actually one of the strongest things you can do. We all walk this life together for a reason, to be Love and share Love with one another.
I am not a doctor, so I am sharing information that I have discovered through research and experienced first hand over the past few months specifically.
I am 51 and for those of you who know me well on a personal level and have known me for at least the past 6 or 7 years or so know that I am a very upbeat and happy person and sprinkle Love and positivity everywhere I go. And, my inner peace and happiness is of the utmost importance to me. I get asked frequently what my secret is.
I guess it is time for this to happen whether I like it or not. I have had my period since I was 10 and even though I have thought like many other women that it would be a blessing to not have to experience menstruation every month, a part of me feels sad that part of my life is ending even though I have no plan to birth any other children. I have been blessed with 2 beautiful children who are adults now and they are the lights of my life.
So, over the past few months I have been experiencing a different menstrual cycle which used to be like clockwork to the minute almost! I have also been experiencing out of the ordinary sensitive emotions and tears, especially if I am emotionally happy or appreciative of someone or something. I have experienced thoughts that are out of the ordinary for me to experience at this point in my life after such extensive self healing work such as worrying about what others think of me and other things in my life that I normally just don’t worry about any longer. I have experienced these thoughts that I have not experienced in many years and it has been extremely difficult and I am blessed to have the powerful energy healing capabilities that I have, however I have had to use them frequently and consistently and I still have bouts of being out of the ordinary. It seems to be the day after my period ends that is the most emotionally sensitive for me, so I take special care of myself during this time.
My sleep schedule has been altered and I didn’t have a clue why resulting in feeling tired some days when I am normally full of energy and enthusiasm.
My appetite has shifted in the past couple of months and I consume less, which I don’t eat a lot to begin with.
I kept wondering what the heck was going on?
I didn’t want to admit it to myself.
I never thought this would happen to me.
It has resulted in much frustration which I don’t experience anymore either. I have a few moto’s that I live by and two of my top moto’s for a long time have been “it is what it is” and “it’s not my monkey”. Things and situations simply roll off my back and I don’t take in anything that belongs to others. I have been known to simply walk away from a conversation if I feel it is toxic or less than life-giving.
I have been working as a self love coach for quite a few years, and in the best interest of myself and inner peace and in order to offer the best of me to my clients I even paused my coaching practice in order to take time for myself and my needs. I am focusing on sustaining more inner peace and Joy through my creative art which I feel more aligned with right now.
Don’t feel guilty asking for what you need!
You can only give to others when your cup is full. An empty cup has nothing to give.
During this time in the past couple of months I have stepped up my gifting myself with additional pleasurable activities which is one thing I highly encourage those I work with.
I allow myself more ease and grace as I walk through my day. I have taken even more time than I normally do in meditation and contemplation and just BE-ing. I have never taken naps in my life, and occasionally I allow myself this relief from other daily tasks and activities if I feel it is needed. I haven’t taken bath’s in years (normally just showers each morning) and recently began taking hot baths with candles for relaxation. And, more…
What can you do to support yourself and find more ease during menopause?
Self care is important. Ask for the support of Loved ones. Most importantly let go of judging yourself. Don’t feel guilty and don’t go it alone! It is a natural part of Life and shouldn’t be hidden or feared.
One thing that I have used and almost forgot to mention here is Bach’s Rescue Remedy. It is a homeopathic remedy that works quite well for me, if I remember to use it 🙂 It comes in a spray, drops or pastilles. I prefer the spray or drops. A couple drops a few times a day can be really beneficial in helping a person feel calmer, but you will need to decide what works best for you. It also comes in a formula for pets and has been around for many years.
Eating a healthy diet is probably one of the best things you can do to support yourself through menopause or any other emotional or physical transition or upset in your life. I personally consume mostly vegan and occasionally vegetarian items anyway. During this phase I have discovered that adding a few vegetarian items in addition to the vegan diet I have been walking for the past few years just feels better for me personally. You have to make that decision for yourself.
There are some natural remedies and supplements that I am researching for menopause that you might discuss with your naturopathic physician or homeopath.
Bowen therapy is extremely helpful for other things and has been used for balancing hormones. I do notice a difference when I am consistent and schedule regular sessions to keep my nervous system aligned.
You can also use some progressive methods of energy healing but I find that consistency is key. It is not a one time fix-all.
Having support and understanding from those close to you can be highly beneficial even if you are used to being the one supporting others. So, being open about it is required even if it is a taboo subject in your life and home. It is necessary to be open and frank about it.
If you are experiencing any of these things or other things with menopause, I encourage you to give yourself more Love and grace as you transition through this phase of life.
*PLEASE NOTE: I am not a licensed healthcare provider, counselor or therapist. I offer my services as a self-help educator and coach to natural wellness and positive living guide. I do not diagnose or treat illness, disease, or psychological problems. eCoaching Sessions and energy healing are not a substitute for medical advice, therapy or other counseling from a medical professional. True Healing Source offers an alternative method that is considered complimentary to other healing methods and can been used to enhance other traditional healing methods. If you are experiencing a significant issue, are in distress or significant pain, please connect with the appropriate professional service such as a licensed doctor. By choosing this eCoaching Service, you agree to be 100% fully responsible for your health and well-being physically and emotionally. You release all responsibility and liability from True Healing Source and it’s affiliates. You take 100% full responsibility for you self-healing and health.
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