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  Our body needs special care from us because our body is engaged in many different jobs at the same time. As we all know, our body has different parts and organs to function and work. Let’s take an example if we are at office or job, our body works physically and mental both. Same like this, our body is busy at the same time with many different jobs. This is why it’s important to take care of our health.   Most of the studies show that, In the 20th century, people are very busy with their work and like either it is a job, family, career or anything else. They can’t take care of their health and one of the most important factors is the bad habits adopt by the people. There are few Bad habits that people should avoid to live a healthy life: 8 hours of Sleep - Sleeping plays an important role for a healthy lifestyle. According to many studies, it is confirmed from many different doctors and organizations that if we don’t complete 8 hours of sleep per day, it started affecting our body.
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Healthy Benefits of Broccoli Salad

 Vegan Broccoli Salad with a creamy cashew tahini dressing!

This fresh summer salad has blueberries, onion, cranberries and pecans for that extra crunch. Great for potlucks and summer picnics. It was really warm here last week with temperatures in mid 80s. When it gets that hot, all I crave is salad and ice creams and popsicles.

While I do treat myself to ice cream once a while, salads make an appearance in my kitchen more often.  

Especially during summers, I love creating new salad recipes. One thing is for sure, I just cannot eat lettuce in the name of salad. fruit and veg delivery is also started in many countries you can order it from an online store.

So, for me a salad has to be not only heartly but also flavorful.

This Vegan broccoli salad with blueberries, pecans & cranberries check all those boxes!

Ingredients -

3 cups chopped small broccoli florets from 1 medium head or 2 small heads of broccoli, 1 medium red onion chopped. 1.25 cups blueberries, ¼ cup toasted pecans, ¼ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup broken cashew pieces 70 grams, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes. 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup adjust to taste , 1 Tablespoon tahini, 1 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ¼ cup water, salt to taste, black pepper to taste.

Method - 

  • Before you begin, soak the cashew in hot water for 15 minutes.

  • Chop the broccoli into small florets. Also chop the onion.

  • Now to a large bowl add the chopped broccoli, onion, blueberries, pecans and cranberries.

  • Drain the soaked cashews once 15 minutes are up and transfer them to a blender along with maple syrup, tahini, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, ¼ cup water, salt and black pepper.

  • Blend until you have a smooth dressing.

  • Pour dressing into the bowls of broccoli, onion & blueberries.

  • Toss the salad with the dressing until all the ingredients of the salad are well coated with it.

  • Chill the salad before serving! Enjoy vegan broccoli as a side to any meal or eat it as a meal itself.

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