[Latin Name] Sophora Japonica L

[Plant Source] from China

[Specifications] 90%-99%

[Appearance] Yellow crystalline powder

Plant Part Used:Bud

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤12.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

Brief Introduction

Quercetin is a plant pigment (flavonoid). It is found in many plants and foods, such as red wine, onions, green tea, apples, berries, Ginkgo biloba, St. John’s wort, American elder, and others. Buckwheat tea has a large amount of quercetin. People use quercetin as a medicine.

Quercetin is used for treating conditions of the heart and blood vessels including “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis), high cholesterol, heart disease, and circulation problems. It is also used for diabetes, cataracts, hay fever, peptic ulcer, schizophrenia, inflammation, asthma, gout, viral infections, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), preventing cancer, and for treating chronic infections of the prostate. Quercetin is also used to increase endurance and improve athletic performance.

Main Function

1.Quercetin may expel phlegm and arrest coughing, it can also be used as anti-asthmatic.

2. Quercetin has anticancer activity, inhibits PI3-kinase activity and slightly inhibits PIP Kinase activity, reduces cancer cell growth via type II estrogen receptors.

3.Quercetin may inhibit histamine release from basophils and mast cells.

4. Quercetin may control the spread of certain viruses within the body.

5, Quercetin may help reduce tissue destruction.

6.Quercetin may also be beneficial in the treatment of dysentery, gout, and psoriasis

We travel a lot, and at times being vegan in less developed countries than where we are from (Canada) we are challenged to be more creative with the food we have access to . However, we always make due with what we can find so this video is showcasing the way we ate while in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.

When we are home in Toronto, we have many other things we like to eat, include, and cook with so that will come on the next “what I eat in a day…Canadian version” blog!

Mark and I have been vegan for over 5 years now and it was and continues to be the best decision we’ve ever made. Not only do we feel better, lighter, and more full of energy but we also live a lifestyle that we know contributes less to the endless suffering of innocent animals and to the destruction of our planet.

Below are the recipes to the dishes you saw us create in this video.

Breakfast:

Hot Oatmeal ♥ Serves: 1-2

Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Quick Rolled Oats
(raw NOT pre packaged with additives & sugar)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp Hemp Seeds
- 1 tsp Chia Seeds
- 1 tsp Raw Brown Sugar
- Fresh fruit of your choice
( bananas, berries, papaya, mango, peach etc.)

Directions:
1. Soak oatmeal in boiling water for 2-4 min.
2. Add hemp seeds, chia seeds, brown sugar, and coconut oil.
3. Stir well, top with fresh fruit.

Enjoy!

Guacamole Toast ♥ Serves: 1-2

Ingredients:

- 2 slices Sprouted Whole Grain Bread
- 1 Avocado
- 2-3 tbsp Almond Milk ( can be soy, hemp, rice, or coconut milk)
- 1 Tomato (chopped)
- 1 tsp Lime Juice ( freshly squeezed lime)
- dash of cayenne pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar

Directions:
1. Peel avocado, add almond milk and blend with a fork until it becomes a mixture.
2. Add cayenne pepper and lime juice. Stir well.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes and stir.
4. Spread the guacamole on bread and add a small touch of balsamic vinegar.

Enjoy!

Snacks ♥

We love snacking on many different healthy foods. Some of our favourite are:

- Hummus and rice crackers/raw veggies
- Fresh Fruit
- Many different fruit smoothies
- Raw nuts and dried fruits
(raisins, apples, cranberries, apricots, dates)
- Rice and whole grain crackers
- Protein Shakes

The Rise and Grind Shake ♥
Serves: 1-2

Ingredients:
- 2 cups Ice
- 2 Bananas
-1 cup Almond Milk (Unsweetened) or other plant based milk of choice
- 1 tbsp Almond Butter
- 1/2 cup Coffee (or espresso shot)
- 1 scoop Vanilla/Chocolate VegaOne Protein Powder

Directions:
Blend all ingredients in a blender and enjoy!

Lunch:

Veggie Fajitas/ Taco ♥ Serves: 2-4

Ingredients:
- 1 tsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup Organic Medium-Mild Salsa
- 1 cup Texturized Vegetable Protein (TVP)
- 2-4 Whole Wheat Tortilla Wraps
- 1 small Zucchini
-1/2 Tomato
- 4-5 Mushrooms
- 1/2 Onion (small)
- 1/2 Pepper (any colour)
- 1/2 Brown Rice (if making a lettuce wrap)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Taco Spice
- 1 Avocado
- 2 tbsp Refried Beans

Directions:
1. Soak TVP in hot water for 2-3 min
2. On medium heat, stir-fry the all veggies except onions, avocado and garlic with olive oil.
3. In a separate pan, fry onions and garlic. Add the TVP and mix well for 1- 2 min.
4. Add salsa and spices to the TVP Mixture.
5. Slice avocados and pour the veggie and TVP mixture over a whole wheat tortilla wrap with refried beans.

* If using a lettuce leaf add some brown rice to the mixture, roll it up and enjoy your veggie burrito!

Dinner

Black Bean Brown Rice Veggie Bowl ♥ Serves: 2-4

Ingredients:
- 1 cup Brown Rice (cooked)
* also can be quinoa or couscous
- Black Beans (fresh is better but if short on time canned is a good option)
- 1 handful Green Beans
- 1/2 cup Corn
- 1/2 Onion
- 1/2 Zucchini
- 1/2 Avocado
- 2 Handfulls Spinach
- 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Basil
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Directions:
1. Cook the brown rice in a pot or rice cooker.
2. Stir fry all veggies, beans and spice ( except avocado) adding spinach at the very end.
3. Serve over bed of brown rice and garnish with slices of avocado.

Enjoy!

Plant Based Brands And Alternative Meat/Cheese Companies:

Texturized Vegetable Protein:

VegaOne Protein Powder and Products:

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Daiya:

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