Raw Vegan Pizza and Recipes for Autoimmune Disease Recovery | CHEF AJ LIVE! with Dr. Nandita Shah

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Green smoothies are a great, energising way to start the morning and incorporate the goodness of greens, with the sweetness of fruit.
To make a great green smoothie, mix green leaves and fruit (except fibrous fruit such as citrus fruits) in the ratio 1:2 by volume (1 part green leaves and 2 parts fruit) and blend with 1 part water. Flavourings could be added as needed (ginger, mint, lemon zest). Smoothies should not be strained. Never add vegetables (such as cucumber, broccoli and zucchini), nuts or seeds to a green smoothie. You may make a smoothie with just melons and greens, but never mix melons and other fruits in the same smoothie. You do not need to add water when using melons.
It’s best to alternate between different kinds of greens on different days - spinach, mint, coriander, celery greens, spring onion greens, bok choy, beetroot greens, basil, betel leaves, etc. Bananas, mangoes, papaya, chikoo, grapes, passionfruit and other pulpy fruits make good smoothies. You could add microgreens in smoothies to pack in more nutrients.
Here is a basic recipe:
Ingredients
2 cups peeled, chopped and frozen ripe bananas OR
1 cup peeled, chopped and frozen banana + 1 cup chopped apple/pear/mango or ½ a pineapple/ papaya / berries or any other pulpy fruit of your choice (total 2 cups of pulpy fruit)
1 cup lightly packed down shredded green leaves
1 cup water (use chilled water if using a high speed blender)
1 - 2 soft dates (optional), pitted
Method
In a blender, blend all the ingredients together (except for dates) until homogeneous and smooth. Add the dates if the smoothie is not sweet enough for you. The smoothie should be absolutely delicious. Pour into two tall glasses and enjoy!
Christina’s Demo
Raw Vegan Pizza
Ingredients
Crust
1 Bell Pepper
1/3 cup sunflower seed
1/3 cup walnut
1/3 cup flax seeds
2 tsp Garlic powder
1/4 tsp Nutritional yeast
1/2 tsp salt
Cheese
1/2 cup soaked raw cashews
1/2 cup soaked melon seeds
1 tsp Garlic powder
2 tsp fresh herbs/ 1/4 tsp dried herbs
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp warm water
Marinara
1 cup soaked sun dried tomatoes
1/4 cup soaked dates
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup fresh herbs / 2 tbsp dried herbs
Toppings
1 Bell pepper (or 1/4 in different colors)
4-5 cherry tomatoes
Raw baby corn
Avocado
Arugula
1/4 cup olives
Balsamic vineger
Method
Crust
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend till a wet “dough” forms.
Spread the mixture evenly into a baking sheet and bake at lowest temperature in your oven for 4-5 hours, and flip the crust halfway. The crust needs to be dry and pliable
Or use a dehydrator to dry out the crust, at 115* F for 5-6 hours or until the crust has dried out. Flip the crust and dry it till the base is almost like a soft cracker
Marinara
Blend all ingredients in a blender till a coarse paste forms.
You may add few tbsp of warm water, 1 tbsp at a time to thin out the mixture to desired consistency.
Cheese
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend till the mixture is smooth and silky. You may additionally add water 1 tbsp at a time to desired consistency
The cheese sauce can be used right away, or for a more fermented cheese it can be left overnight in a cool dark place for 8-10 hours and be used the next day!
Assembly
Take the base, spread the marinara sauce over evenly.
Next add toppings of choice, raw veggies/ greens/ micro greens/ herbs, seeds and then dollop on the cheese all over the pizza.
The pizza is now ready to be devoured!
Shalu’s demo
Date Snicker Bites
Ingredients :
6 Medjool / Kimia dates
2 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp whole or crushed roasted peanuts
1/2 tbsp cacao nibs
Method :
1. Cut a slit in each date and remove the seed.
2. Fill each date with peanut butter and a sprinkle of cacao nibs and roasted peanuts.

[@dancingonhands]

I almost didn’t watch this because I thought it wouldn’t apply to me. But these beautiful women are amazing with their stories of healing.❤️ And even turning a dairy farm into an organic vegan farm! So inspiring!!🙌🏼❤️

[@annaal7480]

Thank you for this. I had a psoriasis and herpes virus since my childhood and once I discovered healthy eating and veganism in my twenties I dealt with both by adjusting my diet, but since the recent vaccinations (I had three to be able to travel internationally) my immune system got progressively worse. I am in my 60s and my psoriatic arthritis got suddenly really bad and I developed skin problems on my face, including butterfly rash, which tells me I now have lupus. I was searching for something similar to this lecture, wanting to understand why it is happening to me and how to deal with it and here it is. I don’t want to take steroids and it looks like I won’t have to. Thank you again x

[@lisarussom5935]

All of you ladies were a delight. You too Chef AJ.❤

[@r.mcd2921]

Love this, thank you. I love all you, and am awed by these inspirational women. They will change the world for the better!

[@barbaralevine9048]

Wow, this video just in time. Thank you Chef AJ! I’ve been wfpb for 5 years and was just told through blood work that I have the markers for autoimmune disease. I’m going to a rheumatologist next week and I’m nervous about the idea that I will be put on meds. The websites say to avoid meat, gluten, dairy, caffeine and alcohol, none of which I even touch! Is there anyone in the US watching this with advice for someone already on a vegan diet?

[@nazeeniranfar2616]

Wonderful session Chef AJ 🙏🏻 Thanks to you and you and Dr.Shah and the guests for this great presentation and demonstration 🙏🏻😋😋

[@nazokashii]

A great presentation, and such incredible stories! All of them did really great demonstrations, too :D thank you so much

[@tammysvegankitchen]

Wonderful video! Very helpful for those with auto immune or someone just wanting to get healthy! ❤❤

[@aubreyvandyne5284]

Delicious clean whole food recipes. Thank you, ladies! ☺️

[@mini4196]

Thanks so much chef Aj😇for everything you do to keep all of us so well informed about healthy alternatives🙏 I am 66years old and have RA and your interviews are very helpful🌞🌴

[@GoRodent]

I have lichen planus...drives me nuts...great video.

[@susanfromthemountains1754]

Sounds wonderful ❣️

[@merrill997]

Thank you. Wonderful presentations.

[@adiposerex5150]

Excellent language skills. This video was very helpful.

[@annaal7480]

You do know that people in India speak English? If you don’t your comment is ok. If you knew that Indians speak English you are being patronizing.

[@LuckyStarhun]

The stomach does not digest itself because there is à mucus layer on the stomach wall that protects it from auto-digestion. If the mucus is injured the stomach acid attacks the stomach walls and it causes stomach ulcer. The injury is very often caused by Helicobacter pylori ( smoking can also contribute) which is à bacteria that can end up in our stomach if we accidentally consume rotten meat. But the whole thing is so much more complex. It is an over- simplification that animal foods harm the stomach. In some conditions they do but not by default. To claim this we would need more studies and supporting evidence.

[@ShylajaSiddappa-blore]

Can’t wait.

[@betzib8021]

How are all these people so beautiful?

[@WisconsinWanderer]

What kind cheese?

[@NanditaShahsharan]

The cheese recipe is in the description