Dr Henry Sztulman M.B., B.S.
18 Gooriwa Rd, HOLGATE NSW 2250, Australia
Tel: 4365 4747 Fax 4365 6787
www.healthcreation.net.au
PROTEIN BALLS
Many people struggle with maintaining a healthy, protein-enriched food intake, especially when in a hurry or away from home. Most convenience foods we may reach for when hungry are high in salt, sugar, processed fats and simple carbohydrates, which are full of empty calories and provide only short term relief. All of these, in addition to adding unnecessary weight, also disrupt our gut bacterial balance.
Unbalanced gut microbiome is the basis of chronic inflammation and increased intestinal permeability (leaky gut), which in turn underlies most of our chronic illnesses; not just physical (such as heart disease, autoimmune disorders, allergies and a number of cancers) but mental health issues (especially depression) as well.
In our practice, we have created a yummy nutrient mix which is high in vegetarian protein and healthy essential fatty acids. This can be taken whenever and wherever we are.
In addition, many of our patients have various food intolerances, so we supply and use only carob vegetable protein extract which is hypo-allergenic.
PROTEIN BALLS RECIPE
Mix together a combination of any of the following:
Protein powder, almond meal, coconut, LSA, chia seeds, cocoa powder (optional but very tasty), sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts (broken up), cut up apricots.
Procedure:
Cut up dates (the amount will depend how sweet you like them) and cover with water, cook until soft, then mash. Into the date mix add cashew butter and tahini then mix all ingredients together and make into balls. Add a little water if too dry.
Protein balls – makes 25
Mix together:
1/3 cup pumpkin kernels
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup broken walnuts
1 dozen sliced dry apricots and/or figs
1/3 cup shredded coconut
2 Tbs LSA
2 Tbs chia seeds
1 Tbs flaxseed meal
½ cup carob protein powder
1 cup almond meal
Blend the following then add to dry ingredients
2 Tbs tahini
4 Tbs almond butter
6 fresh dates (slice, cover with water, and simmer 5min and pulp)
Make into balls and refrigerate.
ENJOY