Props To....

Thug Kitchen is some of the most badass mofo's around in the cooking blog 'hood. They're holdin it down by throwing up some recipes represented by the finished dish with some bluntly, funny captions that is guaranteed to capture anyone's attention that isn't offended at first.

Weird, They Actually Give a F$@k

All their recipes are health-based, as well as plant-based, so you know they're into to that conscious eating style. They know whats up. These guys are actually trying to solve some of the health issues that are accruing these days, something that is very much needed. Most people don't like to eat healthy, mainly because it doesn't taste good to them, and it's also boring. TK makes it fun and realistic. Truly motivating.

Why Do Our Bodies Feel Like A BATTLEFIELD! A BATTLEFIELD!! A BATTLEFIELD!!!

Probiotics

Our digestive tract is our not only what breaks down our food to get their nutrients, but it is also where our internal defense warriors, as well as evil attacking warriors rest . These digestive tract warriors are bacteria, and we need a good balance of both of them in us. When there is an imbalance (usually caused stress, changes in diet, or environmental factors) gas, diarrhea, and cramping results. This sucks a lot, and I know you have had to duke it out with the white knight(The Toilet) once or twice in your lifetime and that's no fun. The evil warriors are turning the good warriors into their bitches! What do we do now? You want to give the good warriors some back up, but  DON'T GIVE THEM ANTIBIOTICS!!! Anti=against and Biotics=living things. This will only level the battlefield and not benefit in any way. Give them PRObiotics, this turns your average, ordinary, good bacteria warriors into some badass, battle raised spartan motherfuckers and will give them the superpowers to give the bad bacteria a baby-powdered hand bitch-slap that'll set the bad bacteria straight to make you normal again. You can get probiotics from the vitamin section at most grocery stores, or you can eat foods that have probiotics in them like saurkraut, tempeh, and kambucha. For the omnivores; yogurt, kefir, and soft cheeses will help. If you don't want any pills or processed foods, then make your own! Its easy, just cut up some ingredients and the ferment the fuck out of them. Check this link out to see some different recipes to make probiotic-rich foods and back up the good warriors chillen in yo' belly!

Super Easy Sauerkraut 

(Props to RealFoodOutlaws.com)

Ingredients
1 head of cabbage
2-3 cloves of garlic - crushed (if making garlic sauerkraut)
1/2 TBS sea salt
1/4 cup water kefir (liquid, not grains, that has finished fermenting)

Instructions
-Shred cabbage in food processor.
-Place in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and water kefir (add garlic if using).
Stir.
-Cover with a cloth and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
-Mash cabbage with the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher so it gets good and juicy.
-Fill ball jar or other container up to 1 inch below the rim with the cabbage.
-Lid and leave on counter for 3 days.
-Taste and if desired sourness has been reached, move it to the refrigerator.
-If not, leave on counter for up to 6 months.
-Be sure liquid level is always above the cabbage. Place a cabbage leaf in the jar to push down the kraut if needed.

Healthy Starvation Prevention

Here is a list of some of my favorite foods to keep on hand at all times. These are not only packed with nutrient dense calories, but are also easy on your wallet. Who said being healthy had to be expensive?

1.) Garlic

I know Garlic has a bad rep for giving body odor and making your breath so rank that driving around in a Rolls Royce won't even get you a lady. But that's what normal hygiene practices are for, so don't slack in

Protein: The most gangster macronurtrient

Proteins dont mess around. They're a bunch of crews that roam the body made up of little gangsters called amino acids. Some amino acids(hoodlums) are born and raised in the 'hood (our bodies) and others make their way into the hood through the mouth.Those homies are known as essential since the aren't originally from the hood and we need them to make the crew(protein) a whole.

Why You So Caught Up ON Getting G' Wit It