Carrot Apple Breakfast Slaw- Vegan

Grated carrots, apples, and pomegranates- oh my!! A deliciously sweet juicy slaw loaded with valuable antioxidants and nutrients. 

You know what they say, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" and "carrots are good for the eyes"- Together they are powerful!

Lately I'm also hearing that "a carrot a day keeps the doctor away" because it has amazing health benefits. Dr. Eric Berg is a strong advocate of a low carb diet, yet he still feels that one carrot a day is essential on a very low carb diet. 

You can watch his video to find out why he feels it can reduce the risk of cancer and inflammation and not interfere with ketosis. 

This video is excellent, informative, and worth the watch! 

As a vegan, I do not follow a low carb diet. I eat whole food carbohydrate rich foods but low fat diet which helps keep my AIC at a 5.0 !!. 

Protective antioxidants, such as those found in uncooked apples and carrots, may help us build stronger immunity against colds, flu, and degenerative diseases.

This simple finely grated slaw is juicy, delicious, and colorful. It's a powerhouse of antioxidants and nutrients that can be eaten with breakfast or for alone for a snack. I make enough for just one serving, (the apples will turn brown) and I consume it immediately (lots of fiber).

I like to use the even finer whole on the grater than this the one shown to grate the carrots

I use a common hand grater to grate a carrot on the finest hole so it's very thin, and the apple on the little larger hole so it doesn't get mushy.

One carrot and one apple are enough for this one person recipe. 

I happened to have a pomegranate on hand, so I added some of the seeds for color and additional antioxidants.

If you or a family member are trying to eat more fruit or vegetables, this juicy slaw might appeal to you or a family member. 

I think it is delicious, nutritious, and full of fiber!!

I enjoy it with breakfast along with a bowl of steel cut oatmeal.

Ingredients: 

1 medium organic apple, washed well

1 medium organic carrot, washed well

1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice 

Optional: 1/4 cup of pomegranate seeds

Directions: 

Grate the carrot on the finest whole on the hand grater, grate the apple of a larger whole such as the whole shown in the photo of the hand grater above. Add lemon juice and the pomegranate seeds if desired.

My Notes: 

I use a hand grater for this recipe. It's fast and simple and no need to take out the food processor for this one. 

Pray for peace and an end to hatred; 

I wish the violence could stop but we already know from Nazi Germany what happens when we don't fight back.

 "From New York to London, St. Louis to Sydney, Jewish communities are grappling with hate and bigotry that often flare up whenever the Middle East erupts." (source)

"It's just a sad fact that whenever conflict arises between Israel and the Palestinians, Jews in all parts of the world will suffer some level of hate violence," said Heidi Beirich, co-founder of Global Project Against Hate and Extremism. (source)