Iron Power Smoothie (immune system)
Kale and spinach (1 cup)
Frozen berries (1 cup)
1 banana
Fresh squeezed orange juice or lemon juice
Water
Fresh peeled and grated ginger
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Ultimate Ride-or-Die Cleansing Water Recipe
Recipe:
[Use your discretion to decide how much of each you want- everyones different!]
1 acidic fruit sliced thin and zested (ex. grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange)
Ginger shredded (no peel)
Good old H2O
Sprigs of mint
Mix all together and enjoy!
[Use your discretion to decide how much of each you want- everyones different!]
1 acidic fruit sliced thin and zested (ex. grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange)
Ginger shredded (no peel)
Good old H2O
Sprigs of mint
Mix all together and enjoy!
10 Weight Loss Weapon Foods
Power Foods to Promote Weight Loss and Overall Body Health
1. Spinach: high in iron (protects against anemia), 100g is only about 23 calories, good source of fiber (filling and detoxifying), high in vitamins and nutrients, high in antioxidants, detoxifying
(colon, intestine, and stomach health)
2. Kale: low calories- 1 cup is only 36 calories, zero fat, high fiber, high in magnesium, high in vitamin K (reduces risk of cancer and Alzheimer's disease), supports the cardiac system, high in vitamin C (immune system support), high in calcium
3. Lemons: a tasty and easy add in to any dish, speeds up digestive track, detoxifies, supports immune health, clears skin, purifies blood, contains many vitamins such as B6, high in zinc and iron, low in calories
4. Mushrooms: relieves high cholesterol, protects against diabetes, contains many amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, huge source of iron, "meaty"- filling/ meat supplement and replacement, helps with nutrient absorption to maintain overall body health, high in fiber and copper
5. Garlic: homeopathic medicine commonly used for healing, helps improve cardiac health, low calorie and a great seasoning, detoxifying for immune and digestive health, optimal pH to help metabolize the body
6. Ginger: detoxifies colon, stomach, and intestines (this will actively help shed fat and increase weight loss), helps with aches and pain, relieves motion sickness, heightens immune system, improves condition of skin, low calorie, high in nutrients and vitamins, speeds up metabolism
7. Low/ No Sodium Broth: filling, high nutrient content, servings of vegetables, protein source
(if from meat), not an empty calorie, can be used for a meal, low calorie
8. Hot Peppers: actively fights cancer, speeds up metabolism, flushes and cleanses digestive system (especially colon), filling, a serving of vegetables, relieves spice craving, helps relieve constipation, Crohn's disease, gas, and bloating
9. Almonds: filling, low calorie count, easy and nutritious snack, protein and fiber source, vitamin source, maintains brain health and provides steady energy, supports immune and cardiac system health, satisfying to stop self from over eating
10. Eggs: high protein, low calorie, filling and can be used as meal, contain omega 3s for overall body health, contain healthy fatty acids, increase eye health, per egg- 6 grams of protein and 9 ESSENTIAL amino acids
Other Power Foods: banana, salmon*, sardines*, grapefruit, wine grapes, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds/oil*, watermelon, oats, sweet potato, cucumber, avocado (healthy fatty acids)
*= Omega 3rs!!!
Questions or concerns? Comment below! Hope this helped?! Try to get each of these foods in once or twice a week and keep up exercise ex. ginger juice and go for a run! You'll be shedding weight soon*.
*= not 100% proven
1. Spinach: high in iron (protects against anemia), 100g is only about 23 calories, good source of fiber (filling and detoxifying), high in vitamins and nutrients, high in antioxidants, detoxifying
(colon, intestine, and stomach health)
2. Kale: low calories- 1 cup is only 36 calories, zero fat, high fiber, high in magnesium, high in vitamin K (reduces risk of cancer and Alzheimer's disease), supports the cardiac system, high in vitamin C (immune system support), high in calcium
3. Lemons: a tasty and easy add in to any dish, speeds up digestive track, detoxifies, supports immune health, clears skin, purifies blood, contains many vitamins such as B6, high in zinc and iron, low in calories
4. Mushrooms: relieves high cholesterol, protects against diabetes, contains many amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, huge source of iron, "meaty"- filling/ meat supplement and replacement, helps with nutrient absorption to maintain overall body health, high in fiber and copper
5. Garlic: homeopathic medicine commonly used for healing, helps improve cardiac health, low calorie and a great seasoning, detoxifying for immune and digestive health, optimal pH to help metabolize the body
6. Ginger: detoxifies colon, stomach, and intestines (this will actively help shed fat and increase weight loss), helps with aches and pain, relieves motion sickness, heightens immune system, improves condition of skin, low calorie, high in nutrients and vitamins, speeds up metabolism
7. Low/ No Sodium Broth: filling, high nutrient content, servings of vegetables, protein source
(if from meat), not an empty calorie, can be used for a meal, low calorie
8. Hot Peppers: actively fights cancer, speeds up metabolism, flushes and cleanses digestive system (especially colon), filling, a serving of vegetables, relieves spice craving, helps relieve constipation, Crohn's disease, gas, and bloating
9. Almonds: filling, low calorie count, easy and nutritious snack, protein and fiber source, vitamin source, maintains brain health and provides steady energy, supports immune and cardiac system health, satisfying to stop self from over eating
10. Eggs: high protein, low calorie, filling and can be used as meal, contain omega 3s for overall body health, contain healthy fatty acids, increase eye health, per egg- 6 grams of protein and 9 ESSENTIAL amino acids
Other Power Foods: banana, salmon*, sardines*, grapefruit, wine grapes, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds/oil*, watermelon, oats, sweet potato, cucumber, avocado (healthy fatty acids)
*= Omega 3rs!!!
Questions or concerns? Comment below! Hope this helped?! Try to get each of these foods in once or twice a week and keep up exercise ex. ginger juice and go for a run! You'll be shedding weight soon*.
*= not 100% proven
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Vegan and Gluten Free: Fresh and Steamed Quinoa Salad w/ Grapes and Kale
Vegan: Fresh and Steamed Quinoa Salad w/ Grapes and Kale
Preparation time
5 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- olive oil 1 tbspn
- vegetable broth 1/2 cup
- pepper 1 tspn
- salt 1 tspn
- vinegar 2 tbspn
- water 1 cup
- quinoa and brown rice mix 1/2 cup
- ginger 1/2 tbspn shredded and peeled
- kale 1 cup chopped and packed
- fresh halved grapes about 1 cup
- half lemon's juice and zest
Preparation
Combine broth, water, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the quinoa and brown rice. Cook with a lid on for 15-20 minutes. Remove lid. Add pepper, ginger, lemon juice and zest. Add kale and re- cover to steam. Remove lid. Plate the salad with the fresh grapes mixed in. Add an additional seasoning like salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, or Bayou seasoning if needed. Mix. Serve hot or cold.
Preparation time
5 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- olive oil 1 tbspn
- vegetable broth 1/2 cup
- pepper 1 tspn
- salt 1 tspn
- vinegar 2 tbspn
- water 1 cup
- quinoa and brown rice mix 1/2 cup
- ginger 1/2 tbspn shredded and peeled
- kale 1 cup chopped and packed
- fresh halved grapes about 1 cup
- half lemon's juice and zest
Preparation
Combine broth, water, olive oil, and salt. Bring to a boil. Add the quinoa and brown rice. Cook with a lid on for 15-20 minutes. Remove lid. Add pepper, ginger, lemon juice and zest. Add kale and re- cover to steam. Remove lid. Plate the salad with the fresh grapes mixed in. Add an additional seasoning like salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, or Bayou seasoning if needed. Mix. Serve hot or cold.
Vegan and Gluten Free: Carrot Soup with Lentils and Kale (Elimination Diet Soup)
Vegan and Gluten Free: Carrot Soup with Lentils and Kale (Elimination Diet Soup)
Preparation time
10 Minutes
Cooking time
30 Minutes
Ingredients
2 cups Kale
3 large carrots
1 cup veggie broth
1/2 cup lentils
Salt and pepper (as needed)
Paprika
1 tbspn olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 tbspn ground fresh ginger
Preparation
In a blender combine 3 large peeled carrots cut into three sections each, ginger, garlic, olive oil, and 1/2 cup of no MSG vegetable broth or stock. Blend. Pour into saucepan. Simmer. Heat water to boil in small pot. Add 1/2 cup lentils. Cover, and when tender add to soup. Wash and cut kale into bite size pieces. Add to soup. Add salt, pepper, and paprika for taste. Want it spicy add more paprika!
Preparation time
10 Minutes
Cooking time
30 Minutes
Ingredients
2 cups Kale
3 large carrots
1 cup veggie broth
1/2 cup lentils
Salt and pepper (as needed)
Paprika
1 tbspn olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 tbspn ground fresh ginger
Preparation
In a blender combine 3 large peeled carrots cut into three sections each, ginger, garlic, olive oil, and 1/2 cup of no MSG vegetable broth or stock. Blend. Pour into saucepan. Simmer. Heat water to boil in small pot. Add 1/2 cup lentils. Cover, and when tender add to soup. Wash and cut kale into bite size pieces. Add to soup. Add salt, pepper, and paprika for taste. Want it spicy add more paprika!
Vegan and Gluten Free Choconut Balls
Vegan and Gluten Free Choco-Nut
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Ingredients
Dry:
-chia seeds 1/8 cup
-almond flour 1 and 1/2 cup
-brown sugar 1/4 cup
-white sugar 1/4 cup
-walnuts 1/8 cup
-mixed dried fruit 1/8 cup
-cocoa powder 1/4 cup + (depending on how chocolaty you want it)
Liquids:
-almond milk 1/4 cup (less or more)
-maple syrup 1 tspn
-peanut oil 1 tspn
-vanilla 1 tblspn
-2 bananas squashed
Try chocolate- nut, oatmeal raisin, and carrot cake, coffee
Oatmeal Raisin:
Less or no chocolate, add raisins as fruit, half almond flour and half oatmeal (dry), add 1 tspn cinnamon and 1 tspn nutmeg
Carrot Cake:
No chocolate, raisins and craisins as fruit, half almond flour and half oatmeal (dry), add 1 tspn and 1 tspn nutmeg, 1 banana and 1 large carrots cut in shreds
Coffee:
Add 1/8 cup powdered coffee (edible) along with the 1/8 cup cocoa, can remove dry fruit
Preparation
Mix all ingredients well (dry first then slowly add liquids by greatest amount to least) until thick mixture is created. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Roll into balls and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes on a baking sheet. (10 minutes prep+10 minutes in fridge+20 minutes baked)
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Ingredients
Dry:
-chia seeds 1/8 cup
-almond flour 1 and 1/2 cup
-brown sugar 1/4 cup
-white sugar 1/4 cup
-walnuts 1/8 cup
-mixed dried fruit 1/8 cup
-cocoa powder 1/4 cup + (depending on how chocolaty you want it)
Liquids:
-almond milk 1/4 cup (less or more)
-maple syrup 1 tspn
-peanut oil 1 tspn
-vanilla 1 tblspn
-2 bananas squashed
Try chocolate- nut, oatmeal raisin, and carrot cake, coffee
Oatmeal Raisin:
Less or no chocolate, add raisins as fruit, half almond flour and half oatmeal (dry), add 1 tspn cinnamon and 1 tspn nutmeg
Carrot Cake:
No chocolate, raisins and craisins as fruit, half almond flour and half oatmeal (dry), add 1 tspn and 1 tspn nutmeg, 1 banana and 1 large carrots cut in shreds
Coffee:
Add 1/8 cup powdered coffee (edible) along with the 1/8 cup cocoa, can remove dry fruit
Preparation
Mix all ingredients well (dry first then slowly add liquids by greatest amount to least) until thick mixture is created. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Roll into balls and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes on a baking sheet. (10 minutes prep+10 minutes in fridge+20 minutes baked)
My Dairy and Gluten Free Flour- Less Chocolate Cake Recipe
My Dairy and Gluten Free Flour- Less Chocolate Cake Recipe
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
30/40 minutes
Ingredients
1 Cup Cocoa Powder
1 tblspn espresso powder
1/4 cup brown sugar (or 1/16 stevia)
1 tblspn honey
1 tspn baking soda
1/2 cup almond milk (vanilla or coconut)
2 tblspn almond flour
1/8 cup walnuts
Pinch of salt
1 egg
Splash of vanilla
Preparation
Mix dry ingredients then wet. Whisk together. Add baking soda last. Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 30-40 minutes in a glass container that is floating in a metal container that contains a hot water bath.
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
30/40 minutes
Ingredients
1 Cup Cocoa Powder
1 tblspn espresso powder
1/4 cup brown sugar (or 1/16 stevia)
1 tblspn honey
1 tspn baking soda
1/2 cup almond milk (vanilla or coconut)
2 tblspn almond flour
1/8 cup walnuts
Pinch of salt
1 egg
Splash of vanilla
Preparation
Mix dry ingredients then wet. Whisk together. Add baking soda last. Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 30-40 minutes in a glass container that is floating in a metal container that contains a hot water bath.
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