Edible Evolution

The Thrive Diet - Episode #99

2011-06-13T13:14:00.001-04:00

Just finished reading The Thrive Diet, Brian does a good job of pulling the 10 Big Ideas from the book that can help you decide weather eating a mostly plant based diet makes sense for you.

How To Make A Raw Vegan Apple Pie with Organic Avenue!

2011-06-13T12:21:00.001-04:00

Pineapple Kale Smoothie - Raw Vegan Yummy

2011-05-24T21:18:00.001-04:00

So, I am attempting to rid the bod of caffeine again. I have had several attempts, but always come back to the latte! (sometimes I lasted months, other time a days) It does not help that before 9:00, on any given day, a friend texts, "latte?" which leads to our morning Starbucks meet up. Well, it is day 12! Not bad, I am on a roll. And now that the weather is getting hotter, it won't be as hard, right?

Today, Pineapple Kale Smoothie replaced my latte! It is actually much better tasting than a latte! Really, I am not just saying that!

If you live anywhere near Needham, MA, there is a little health food store in Needham Center called New Leaf. The owner mixes them up in the morning and has a few in the refrigerator for those of us who crave them. If you are not in the area, make it yourself... here is a good recipe from The Fruit Monster! The taste will surprise you and think of the healthy goodness you are putting in your body.

It is Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian and Paleo Worthy!

Forks Over Knives - Official Trailer -

2011-05-23T15:21:00.002-04:00

I just had a chance to see Forks Over Knives! Take the time to see this movie and bring your kids if they are old enough! It may save your life and may make your kids make some healthier choices, even if they don't go vegan 100%. The movie promotes a vegan diet for optimum health and shows data that indicates that the Western high protein diet is largely to blame for heart decease, diabetes, and cancer; stating "we can turn cancer on and off purely by what we eat." Would it be hard for you to give up milk products and meat? Harder than triple bypass surgery or cancer treatment? If you watch the movie... check back and let me know what you think. I have gone back from Paleo (Paleo diet consists of meat, fish eggs, nuts, seeds vegetables, fruit) to Vegan a few times... Which one do you think is healthier? Did the movie change your point of view?

SYNOPSIS: What has happened to us? Despite the most advanced medical technology in the world, we are sicker than ever by nearly every measure.

Two out of every three of us are overweight. Cases of diabetes are exploding, especially amongst our younger population. About half of us are taking at least one prescription drug. Major medical operations have become routine, helping to drive health care costs to astronomical levels. Heart disease, cancer and stroke are the country’s three leading causes of death, even though billions are spent each year to “battle” these very conditions. Millions suffer from a host of other degenerative diseases.

Could it be there’s a single solution to all of these problems? A solution so comprehensive but so utterly straightforward, that it’s mind-boggling that more of us haven’t taken it seriously?

FORKS OVER KNIVES examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the so-called “diseases of affluence” that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. The major storyline in the film traces the personal journeys of a pair of pioneering yet under-appreciated researchers, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn.

Cover Girl Dara Torres Talks with Eat-Clean Diet guru Tosca Reno

2011-03-06T22:25:00.003-05:00

I just finished reading Gold Medal Fitness: A Revolutionary 5 Week Fitness Plan written by Dana Torres. If you forgot, Dana Torres is the amazing women who at 41 won a gold medal for swimming. Dana shares her workout, meal plan, stretches and overall philosophy. The book is filled with great core exercises that you can do at home or in a gym. a simple diet plan and a revolutionary way of stretching called Ki Hara. I am not very flexible, despite yoga so I have started to incorporate Ki Hara (resistance stretching). I have also been indulging in thai stretch messages. Miraculous!
Her meal plan is simple: Here is a look a 2 days:
All meals have protien, fat and complex carbohydrates. If you are use to eating ultra clean (Strict Paleo or Raw) this diet includes dairy (you can replace with alternatives). It also includes pasta, bread...
Day 1:
Pancakes (for added fiber, sprinkle batter with 1 tablespoon of wheat germ) topped with 1 tablespoon syrup or jam
Snack:
Fruit smoothie with 1 or 2 cups of fruit, 1 cup of ice, 1 cup of 0 fat yogurt, a shot of wheatgrass or soy protein
Lunch
Green salad with 3 ounces of grilled chicken with 1 tablespoon of your choice of dressing
Dinner
Stir-fried vegetable medley, including onions, red or green peppers, zucchini or yellow squash, oven brown rice or quinoa with a side of steamed broccoli
Day 2
Omele -3 egg whites and 1/2 ounces low-fat cheese with 1 tablespoon of salsa
Snack
Handful of almonds and a banana or an apple
Lunch
Burger (beef, turkey, or veggie) no bun with fruit salad (and watch the ketchup or mayo, using 1 tablespoon of either
Dinner:
Pasta primavera: pasta of your choice with fresh vegetable combinations. Stir fry vegetables in cooking spray and add canned tomatoes.
(portion for simple carbs fist)

Dana's recommended snacks:
Raw almonds, cashews or other nuts
Fresh fruit- unlimited amounts
Raw vegetables- unlimited amounts
Low Fat cheeses
Small containers of low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese
Dried fruit
Granola

White Gazpacho Soup

2011-02-13T08:22:00.000-05:00

White Gazpacho Soup from Yet another Website

I replaced the bread with cauliflower and potato to keep it Paleo Vegan.

The Benefits of Eating Purple Foods -

2011-02-12T10:39:00.001-05:00

Purple Cabbage Salad with Currants, Carrots, and Almonds from Vegan Yum Yum

The benefits of eating purple foods.

Raw Blueberry Tart - No Bake, No Sugar, No Dairy,

2011-02-11T09:16:00.001-05:00

Simple Raw (No Bake) Blueberry Tart
adaptation of Self Magazine's raw blueberry tart
this recipe is raw, vegan, paleo, vegetarian.
INGREDIENTS

4 cups fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest, plus extra julienned for garnish
4 teaspoons coconut sugar
Canola-oil cooking spray
2/3 cup raw almonds
1/2 (packed) cup pitted dates
PREPARATION Combine 2 cups blueberries with 3 tablespoons of orange juice lemon juice and coconut sugar in a bowl (sprinkle with ginger, cinnamon, chia seed if desired) cover and refrigerate. Blend in Vitamixer remaining blueberries and orange juice to sorbet consistency and place in freezer. Coat a mixing bowl with cooking spray. Pulse almonds in a food processor until they resemble breadcrumbs. Empty into prepared bowl. Pulse dates with 1 tsp water in food processor until well chopped (they will be a little clumpy). Mix with almonds to form a paste. Divide mixture evenly into 4 golf ball-sized rounds. Place each ball between 2 pieces of wax paper and press to form a 4-inch crust. Turn up edges if desired. Refrigerate 2 hours. Use a spatula to move crusts to serving plates; fill each with blueberry sorbet from freezer and fresh blueberries drizzle each with some leftover juices from bowl. Top with julienned orange zest.

Enjoy!

A green smoothie your kids will drink!

2011-02-09T08:21:00.003-05:00

It is not easy being green when you are in a cup just yearning to be gulped by a kid! If you can convince your kids that this green drink is the drink that Sam I Am drank and get them not to say "yuck" at the sight of it, they will love it.
Pineapple, Mango, Chard Smoothie

2 servings, 2 minutes to make!

*1 ripe mango (peeled, pitted and diced)

*1 1/2 c of frozen pineapple

*1 cup of orange juice

*1 large leaf of kale or swiss chard for kids, 2 leaves for green adults (the chad has a milder taste I think than the kale)

Place OJ and chard or Kale in blender and blend till liquid. Blend remaining ingredients. Enjoy *Foods that heal

Mellon Smoothie

2011-02-08T12:54:00.000-05:00

Pineapple Watermelon Smoothie

1 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup watermelon
1/2 cup of orange juice

Blend the watermelon with OJ then.blend the frozen pineapple.
Enjoy!

Give Away - What is your favorite heathy RAW dinner recipe?

2011-02-05T07:53:00.005-05:00

Raw Chocolate Bark Give Away!

We are looking for your favorite, healthy dinner recipe.

Something easy, but creative and different!

We will feature the best recipe and send the winner delicious raw chocolate bark!

Brainy cereals to make at home for your kids. Omega Maple Cheerios and Cinnamon Omega Oatmeal with Protien

2011-02-04T11:54:00.001-05:00

The kids begged me to buy Apple Jacks yesterday when I went grocery shopping. They were very disappointed when I returned with oats and cheerios. So, with nothing else to do with a blizzard outside, we spruced up these cereals (I snuck in some healthy stuff) and they asked for more. We all ended up happy.

Maple Flax Cherrios - Our homemade Omega Cheerios
Chreeios
Maple Syrup
*Flax seed
*Chia Seed
*Cinnamon
Place a few handfuls of cheerios in a baggie, drizzle some maple syrup. I used approximately 1-2 tablespoons.
Sprinkle cinnamon, a sprinkle of flax (I used about 3 teaspoons) and a sprinkle of chia seed in bag. Mix ingredients in the bag by shaking and mushing it around. Place mixture on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes. Let cool. I serve in rice milk (and no one notices the lack of diary).
Compare Kashi Heart to Heart Cereal and Cheerios to make better cereal choice for you.

Omega Cinnamon Flax Oatmeal (with added protein) -
This breakfast provides protein, great omega 3s, antioxidants, and complex carbs
*2 teaspoons of Cinnamon
*1 teaspoon of Flax
*1 Tablespoon Cranraisins
Unflavored Egg White Protein Powder
Coconut Sugar - Low glycemic sugar, won't spike insulin levels.
3/4 cup Rolled Oats
Prepare oats according to package directions. Mix in all remaining ingredients.

Reflecting on Cheerios and Humanity Gill Thilbult wrote Soggy Cheerios.

*Superfoods/Foods That Heal

Foods that heal - Part 8 - Raw Fennel Onion Tomato Arugula Tart

2011-02-03T13:52:00.003-05:00

The Garlic Family - From Foods That Fight Cancer

Garlic, onions, leeks, shallots and chives fight against cancer but garlic seems to contain the most potency. According to Foods That Fight Cancer “ Garlic……. is considered to be a front-line preventive agents, capable of blocking cancer from the outset.” Garlic is particularly useful in fighting against cancers that form in our intestines by nitrites found in foods. Garlic stops the formation of carcinogen and prevents them from causing mutations in DNA that cause cancer and garlic can slow down the enzymes responsible for activating carcinogens while helping the body to eliminate any carcinogenic substances..

Garlic may also directly attack and destroy tumour cells. Foods from the garlic family are only effective when they are chopped or crushed (letting stand for 10 minutes to release cancer prevention properties) then eaten.

Raw Onion, Fennel, Tomato Arugula Tart - (Raw Carrot, Oat, Flax Tart Crust)

I made this crust up, feel free to play with it and get back to me on your changes

Crust

2 1/2 C Shredded Carrots

2 1/2 Cups Raw Rolled Oats

2 Tablespoon Flax Seeds

3 to 4 Dates (soaked for 5 minutes and pitted)

I made one version with 2 Tablespoons coconut butter but I wanted to keep this low fat so I used that dates.

3 Tablespoons chopped onion

Season with garlic powder, cilantro, sea salt, pepper

Blend all ingredients. Divide into 3 small pie tins. Put in dehydrator till crust is firm. (4 hours)

Tart Filling

4 tablespoons of diced onion

1 1/2 fennel bulb diced

1 1/2 tomato diced

2 - 3 cups of arugula

5 tablespoons juice of an orange

1/2 lemon juiced

2 teaspoon Ume plum vinegar (if you have it)

2 tablespoon of Nama Shoya

In small bowl, mix orange juice, lemon juice, ume vinegar, and nama shoya together. Mix in the the onion, fennel and tomato and place in the refrigerator to marinate (you can no this overnight if you have the time). Remove crust from tins, place arugula and remaining ingredients in crust. Pour the remaining marinade over dish.

Onions Nutritional Data - anti- inflammatory

Foods That Heal = Part 5

2011-01-28T18:43:00.005-05:00

Foods that heal - part 4

2011-01-25T05:45:00.003-05:00

PROBOTICS - from Foods That Fight Cancer

Probiotics (from the Greek "for life") are defined as "living micro-organisms that when administered in adequate amounts produce benefit for the life of the host."
Foods high in probiotics can lower the risk of colon cancer by helping to keep your intestinal tract healthy. A higher level of lactic bacteria found in the colon helps prevent damage to DNA caused by carcinogens. "Probiotics also stimulate the activity of foreigner-destroying immune cells and seem to reduce inflammation, an essential condition for the progression of tumors." Probiotics slow the growth of bacteria that activates certain carcinogens in our diet that cause damage to DNA in our intestinal cells.
They also help to keep our immune system properly regulated.
When you think of probiotics, you probably think of yogurt. But there are other sources of probiotics that are non dairy: Sauerkraut, Kombucha teas, and miso, tamari, pickled giner to name a few. You can also find raw salad dressings with probiotics.

If you do eat dairy her are some great tips on How to buy Yogurt and brand comparisons.
Recipe:
Non Dairy Coconut Yogurt with probotics
Raw Chocolate Banana Yogurt Kefir

Foods that Heal - Strawberry Pineapple Ginger Sorbet

2011-01-20T12:52:00.010-05:00

After blogging about the spices that fight cancer that are featured in the book Foods That Fight Cancer. I spiced up a healthy sorbet and ate it for lunch. It was delicious, filling, incredible simple, low calorie, 100% raw!

Pineapple Strawberry Ginger Sorbet (serves 3-4)

2.5 cups frozen pineapple

1 1/2 cups of frozen strawberries

*3/4 cup orange juice

1/2 cups of water - add more if mixture is two thick
*sprinkle with ginger to taste - start small for kids

Blend above ingredients in a blender to sorbet consistency, adjust the OJ and water as needed.

I kept it simple. You can add: walnuts, fresh shredded non-sweetened coconut, shavings of *raw dark chocolate (from Righteously Raw), goji berry, *blueberries...

* features on the top 10 list of Foods That Fight Cancer

Enjoy your health!

Foods That Heal - Part 3

2011-01-20T11:33:00.004-05:00

Foods That Heal - Part 4 - From the book Foods That Fight Cancer

SPICES

Ginger, turmeric, Mint, Thyme, Marjoram, Oregano, Basil and Rosemary Parsley, Coriander, Cumin, Fennel, Anise and Chervil

Ginger and turmeric have anti-inflammatory molecules. Curcumin and gingerol have the ability to directly target certain types of cancer cells. Parsley, contains a high level of apigenin, which is a polyphenol with very strong anti-cancer properties. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of a large number of cancer cells from some of the most common cancers we face such as breast, colon, lung and prostate.

Recipes:

Raw Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Seared Tuna in Lemon Lime Ginger Tamari Sauce
Raw Creamy Apple Anise Soup with Pupkinseed Chee se

Raw Zucchini Noodles with Hemp Nut Pesto - For another sauce (place all ingredients in blender: 3 tomatoes, 4 sun dried tomatoes, a dash of garlic powder, onion powder, fresh basil, and sea salt) My kids loved this and no idea it was a Raw dinner. I did warmed the dish slightly! This meal literally takes 5 minutes and you don't even need to turn the oven on. I used a small, inexpensive vegetable peeler I purchased at William-Somoma.

Raw Moroccon Eggplant Dip w/Cumin Dusted Tortillas

Is There A Recipe For Happiness - Brain Johnson from the Philosophers Notes gives tips from the book, The How Of Happiness

2011-01-19T13:14:00.004-05:00

Lets face it, if you are not happy nothing feels good, not even yummy health food.

Can you increase your level of happy? Is there any scientific research that supports the notion that we can control our levels of happiness?

Luckily, the answer is yes! Science is now proving what philosophers and psychologist have know for years; that behavior can significantly effect our level of happiness and, meditation can change us physiological and generically.

In the next few weeks, I will be explore the science of happiness and what we can all do to experience the more bliss in life.

In a nut shell, the fountain of happiness can be found
in how we behave, what we think and the goals we set everyday.

The key to happiness then, lies in changing behavior. We can increase and decrease our happiness by what we do daily.

The work of Happiness.
Perusing happiness takes work and effort to create our ideal lives. We need to be responsible or "respose- able" for our happiness, meaning we need to choose our everyday responses to the experiences around us and science has proven that if we respond in joyful ways and "incline our mind to joy," instead of looking for the negative thinking, we feel happier.

12 happiness activities that have been scientifically proven to elevate happiness
from the book The How of Happiness.
Here is your recipe to happiness. Post the list and get to work!
1. Expressing gratitude
2. Cultivating optimism
3. Avoiding over thinking and social comparisons
4. Practicing acts of kindness
5. Nurturing Social relationships
6 Developing strategies for coping
7. Learning to forgive
8. Increasing flow experiences
9. Savoring life's joys
10. Committing to your goals
11. Practicing religion and spirituality
12. Taking care of your body; exercise meditate, know they self. Happiness comes from within!

Choose activities that inspire you!!
Express gratitude constantly.
For anyone out there who is feeling down I hope that this helps.

Foods that Heal - part 2

2011-01-18T21:32:00.006-05:00

Foods That Fight Cancer written by Richard Beliveau (continued)

2. CITRUS FRUITS - grapefruit, oranges, lemons and limes
"citrus fruits exhibit some of the strongest anti-cancer activity on record."
Citrus fruit contains large amounts of monterpenes and flavonones which are able to interfere with cancer cell growth inhibiting tumor growth. They are also able to reduce inflammation. Eating Citrus fruit raw is the best way to ensure getting the fruits full benefits
Citrus recipes

Raw Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with Coconut Brownie Crust

Raw Lemon Bars

Kiwi-Lime Pudding

Raw Grapefruit Orange Juice

Foods That Heal - Part 1

2011-01-18T16:15:00.018-05:00

I just finished the book Foods to Fight Cancer

What You Need To Know

Eating raw foods high in phytonutrients and phytochemicals for optimum health. The book features 10 food with the highest level of phytonutrients. Each day I will feature one of the foods with recipes.

1. BERRIES
Raspberries and strawberries contain ellagic acid and blueberries contain anthocyanidins both of which block two proteins that are essential to cancer's development.

Cranberries and blueberries both contain proanthocyanidins which are especially strong antioxidants and have been shown to interfere with tumor development.

Delicious Easy Raw Berry Sorbet - serves 3
*2 cups frozen strawberries
*1 cup of blueberries
*1 cup of orange juice
1/2 avocado
1 tablespoon coconut nectar sugar
Blend in blender till smooth and freeze for an hour
Raw Berry Cobbler
Use above recipe
chop an apple and place 1/3 in each ramekin
spoon frozen berry sorbet on top and top with cobbler topping.
Cobbler Topping - serves 3
1/4 cup of pecans (chop 1/2 very finely)
3 Tablespoons of raw dry finely shredded coconut
*1 tsp cinnamon or to taste
*1 tablespoon cranraisins
mix together all ingredients together
* are featured in the book as foods to fight cancer

More berry Recipes

Raw Blueberry Tartlet

Raw Blueberry Pudding

Wild Berry Smoothies

Raw Arugula Berry Salad

2011-01-14T14:58:00.003-05:00

25 foods to add to your life that will help your overall health.

Eat as many in their RAW form as you can.

All these foods are anti-inflammatory and many are high in phytochemicals

Why eat foods that are anti-inflammatory?

Red Hot Anti-Inflammatory Foods from Livestrong

Anti-inflammatory meal plan?

Ring In The New Year With Four New Agreements

2011-01-11T20:41:00.128-05:00

There is no sense in having a health diet and body without a healthy mind!
Today, I am bringing you some healthy fast food for the mind and body with a cliff note interpretation of The Four Agreements written by Miguel Ruiz done by Brain Johnson.

Here are some new truths to apply to your life in 2011.

The Four Agreements:

1. Be impeccable with your word. In The beginning was the word, and the word is God.: It is through the word that you have the power to manifest everything. The word "impeccable," means without sin. Self rejection is the greatest sin you as a human make. Being impeccable with your word is the correct use of your energy. It means to use your energy in the direction of truth and love for yourself. We have learned to use our word to express our personal opinions, judgments, lies, criticisms, and fears. We talk to ourselves constantly saying things like,"I am ugly, I am too fat, I am never going to have the life I want, I never get my way.." Your opinion is nothing but a point of view. It is not necessarily true.
So, Set your self free and use your word to express love for yourself and others. This first agreement will set you free.

1. Don't personalize anything. Not taking the opinions of others personally will free you from much pain. It is not about you! Don't let other project their negative ideas and thoughts onto you. If someone criticizes you, ignores you, underestimates you, treats you less than the Greatness that you are, has addictive behaviors, anger issues... it is about them and their inability to be acting in accordance with their Greatness. Let go of the views and opinions of other both positive and negative.

4. Don't make assumptions - Much of our human pain come from making assumptions and taking things personally. Don't assume you know what someone else is thinking or feeling or that they can read your mind, Ask and clarify before you make an incorrect assumption. With clear communication, void of assumptions, your relationships will change.

5. Always do your best - We all know the term Carpe Diem, to seize the day, but what about Carpe Punctum, to seize the moment. Doing your best moment to moment is the real job of living and you can't do this sitting on the couch or without honing your awareness skills. Make a list of what you think is your best. What does it look like moment to moment... How are you living, eating, communicating, loving, working, appreciating, caring for you possessions, giving back, organizing your life? What are you achieving? If it is not your best, start making it your personal best moment to moment.

Ring In The New Year with Optimum Health with A Dorm Room Workout!

2011-01-11T18:05:00.003-05:00

Intend 2011 to be your most Optimum Year by aligning with your Higher Self.

No more excuses. You have the time, energy and space to be healthy.
Here are some dorm room workouts to use anywhere!

Boot Camp with Tracy Anderson
Rebounder workout
Tracy Anderson's Best Moves
Tracy Anderson doing her own unedited trampoline

Don't kids yourself! There are a lot of healthy choices at college! Salads, fruit, nuts, low fat yogurt, smoothies, low fat protein choices are all around you! Step away from the double cheese burger with fries and the soda and head toward the salad bar. If you don't feel you don't have enough healthy choices, ask! You have paid a lot to be there... you might as well get what you want out of the experience!

Livestrong.com Dorm Room Snacks options

Set your intentions to living a healthy life! Keep you body and mind healthy.

You are an extension of all that is non-physical. You are part of All That Is, or that which you call Source, Universe, Tao, God... You are a creator. Every thought you have creates your reality. Life does not happen to you, it happens through you. What you think; you become.
Start accessing the power that is you.

Are you loving your life? your job? your partner? your body? where you live? is there enough adventure, joy, beauty, kindness, peace, wealth in your life? Then, what are you waiting for? Stop focusing on what you do not have, that will bring only more of that which you do not have. ONLY focus on that which you intend to have. No one can limit you, only you can do that. The essence of all that you appreciate is constantly flowing to you. Create more opportunities to find gratitude, health and joy and all that you love.

Ring in The New Year with Optimum Health

2011-01-10T23:20:00.002-05:00

Optimum Health does not mean giving up all the things you love. Commit in 2011 to treat yourself with desserts that are delicious, healthy raw and easy to make!

Try this simple recipe!
Drink as a smoothie or use less OJ and eat as a sorbet!

1 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries
1 1/2 cup of blueberries
1 cup of frozen pineapples
1 1/2 cups of fresh orange juice

Use less orange juice and eat with a spoon like sorbet

Try Cinnamon Coconut Ice Cream
with Orange Ginger Crunch

Today's Workout
45 Minutes on the mini trampoline

Ring in the New Year with Optimum Health Day 4

2011-01-08T10:34:00.002-05:00

A few Optimum Health Must-Haves for 2011

1. Because wellness starts in the mind the first 2011 Optimum Health must have is the PhilospherNotes.com MP3 player - Food for the soul on the go. Listen to the top 10 Big Ideas pulled from the top 100 personal growth books while you walk, run, or ride. Philosopher Brain Johnson offers you more wisdom in less time as he shares the wisdom from the old school classics like the Tao Te Ching and the Bhagavad Gita, to positive psychology books like, Authentic Happiness and Positive Addiction, to the 20th Century classics like, Think On These Things and As A Man Thinketh, to modern classics like A New Earth and Ken Wilbur, and abundance books like, Harmonic Wealth and The Law Of Attraction. All the books are packed with the wisdom we all need to be our best selves.

2. Yoga Mat by Kulea -

3. Gowear - Fantastic Gadget! Monitor your every step, the intensity of your workouts, your calories burned and your calorie intake. I guarantee you if you put this on, you will have a whole new awareness of your activity level. Why waste your time doing workouts that are not effective!

4. Vitamix - Use it everyday to blend healthy juices and soups - here are some recipes to get you started

When you are making smoothies with frozen fruits it really helps to have a high powered blender. You spend less time stopping to mix the frozen clump yourself.

5. Gymboss interval timer. This little gadget is great for interval training. Get the best at home personal training with Zanana at Rockbody.tvcom

6. A comfortable pair of running sneakers! I bought these Karhu running sneakers over the summer and I love them! Karhu is the most popular brand in Europe and has started to come to America. They are so comfortable and provide great support during exercise. The colors are bright and fun!!

7. A few great work out pieces that you feel comfortable in and love! LuLu Lemon has some really cute, colorful, and comfortable workout staples. I love this shirt from LuLu Lemon

Ring in the New Year with optimum Health Day 3

2011-01-02T17:07:00.006-05:00

"We are what we repeatedly do." Aristole

So, we want to have healthy habits and to create good rituals!
If you are not feeling optimal energy, here are some ideas from Strength For Life, written by Sean Phillis, to help you move toward a more optimum version of yourself in 2011.

1. Gratitude for Breakfast - Contemplate every morning what you are grateful for. It is hard to feel blue when you are focusing on all the blessings in your life. So, how can you create a gratitude ritual? One of the rituals I am working on is to wake up before the sunrises to meditate, contemplate and journal things I am grateful for and to write down my intentions for the day. I notice a huge difference when I am success doing this everyday.

2. Hydrate. Create a ritual to increase your water intake to 80 ounces of water a day. The human body is 90% water. Your cells and organs need to be hydrated to be healthy. Watch Dr Emoto's Living Water Experience and you will not only want to increase your water intake, but you will want to make sure you increase your positive thoughts and images that effect this life force. We have done the experiment twice and it turned skeptics into believers.

3. Sleep. Get 8 hours of sleep every night and you will have more clarity, energy, focus, and happiness.

4. Recognize Reality - Be honest with yourself. Are you overweight? Are you at your physical best? Are you consistently eating things that create inflammation and disease? If so, shift your thoughts first! You thoughts will begin to shape your actions and reality. Start using mantras to enforce the reality you want to create.

5. Integrate meditation into your workouts. Sean suggests making your workout an active mediation to bring awareness and mindfulness to your body. As you begin to control our mind, you begin to control your life and your health.
Workout and Food Ritual For Today:

Try something new and see if you can integrate these healthy habits into your daily rituals
1.Wake up before the sun rises tomorrow
2. Meditation - you will need headphones. List all the way through 2 times. Sit in a comfortable position and breath
3. Write at least 10 things you are grateful for in a journal
4. Write your daily intention some examples: "I intend to bring joy to all those I encounter today," "I intend to chose healthy foods, activities, and thoughts today," "I intend to connect to the peace and love that dwells within me at all times."
5. Have a tall glass of water next to you as you meditate and journal
6. Go out for a quick brisk walk around the block to get moving first thing... before breakfast
7. Drink a healthy smoothie or vegetable juice
8. Do you Daily workout - yoga, spin, run, walk, crossfit, play squash, hike, bike, Tracy Anderson... and replenish the entire time! Drink at lease 20 ounces of water
9. Post your 2011 health goals on your refrig
10. Drink 2 glasses of water before lunch
11. Make a great big salad for lunch
12 When you are craving something sweet fill up on water, fruit, or a small piece of chocolate. I will post my recipe for raw cocao truffles, in the meantime Raw Righteous has a great raw chocolate bar
13. If you have kids, when they come home from school do a physical activity with them.. ride your bikes, book a tennis court, walk, jump on a trampoline... Have fun! Drink more water!
14. Listen to Philosopher Notes, maybe the note on Ask And It Is Given
15 Have a cup of green tea
16. Look at your job and what you are doing with your day. Do you love it, does it inspire you? Are you using your talents to give something back.... if not try to begin to identify your passions
17. Have a healthy dinner with family or friends - Edible Evolutions Spring Rolls or
Provençals Peppers, Fennel Roasted Shallots and Garlic, Roasted Mango with Smoked Salmon Arugula Salad
18. Instead of turning on the TV... stretch, read, create something, play a game, strum your guitar, meditate again, journal your day, listen to music, listen to a inspirational tape, take a night walk...
19. Give thanks for your day and all it's blessings,

Ring in the New Year with Optimum Health Day 2

2011-01-01T21:57:00.012-05:00

Have you tried the Tracy Anderson Method?

Tracy is the trainer who can take credit for the bodies of Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna, Kelly Ripa... I am not one for workout videos. I have actually never done one before today. I bought Tracy's 3 videos for a Christmas gift for my daughter... We tried it this morning after a spin class and we loved it... surprisingly!

Day 2 workout options:
Spin Class

35 Minute Run

Tracy Anderson Method - if you have videos

Tracy Anderson Mini Trampoline Workout

Day 2 - Meal plan

We are going to take our meals from Tracy Anderson's lose 20 pounds in 6 weeks meal plan.

Ring In The New Year With Optimum Health - Day 1

2011-01-01T21:24:00.002-05:00

Get Healthy In The New Year! Be consistent everyday! Even if you are taking little steps remember that the most important step in the one right in front of you. So, don't make lofty goals just commit to doing something everyday.

If you are ready for Your Healthiest Year ever get a Gowear

And set your goals with me -

10, 000 steps

2.5 hours of moderate activity

30 minutes of vigorous activity

2700 calories burned a day

8 hours of sleep

between 1000 - 1100 consumed consumed a day

See Day 1 - Exercise Routine and Meals Plan!

Workout- I did a cross training workout and walked, but still fell short of one of my goal

Total Calories Consumed Today; 1104

Today's Food: I was on the move today so I ate breakfast at Starbucks and lunch at Chipotle

Breakfast - 208 calories- vegan

Starbuck's oatmeal with a few red grapes and a couple of strawberries

green tea

Lunch- 300 calories - vegan

Chipotle vegetarian taco salad - no shell

Romaine lettuce, 2 servings fajita vegetables, mild salsa, guacamole, corn salsa, 1 ounce chips (1 ounce)

Snack - 170 calories -

Nuts and a banana

Dinner- 291 - vegetarian

Arugula, Salmon, Berry Salad, (3 cups Arugula, 1/2 cup of strawberries, 1/2 handful of blueberries, Tbsp of slivered almonds,

3 ounces of grilled wild sockeye salmon with lemon juice dressing

Late Snack -130 calories - junk

homemade oatmeal cookie

Today’s Workout:

I started the day by walking our new puppy to Starbucks with Julia. It is about about 2 miles there and back. Then I did Zanana's 600 rep sexier body workout. (you can view her video here)I modified it by doing 30 reps of everything since it is my first day back into cross training

Low Fat, Low Calorie Smoothie Shake!!

2010-06-28T16:05:00.011-04:00

Nothing could be easier than this shake alternative!

It has about 80 calories! 0g sugar (except for the natural sugar in a handful of blueberries) Only 2g of carbs, 2.5g of fat and 1g of protein.

2 servings

2 cups of ice

1 cup of low fat milk (for vegan, raw use almond milk)

1 handful of blueberries

1/2 banana

Blend and drink

This is a very filling, great tasting non-dairy, low carb, no sugar, soy free treat!

Healthy Low Calorie, Low Fat Breakfast Options

2010-05-11T14:21:00.012-04:00

Over 2 weeks of healthy breakfast ideas

including some raw, vegan breakfast options

Banana Almond Smoothie - 93 calories,

Mango Smoothie - under 200 calories

Oatmeal with Banana and Berries - 108 calories

Spinach Egg White Omelet - 81 calories

5 fresh Fruit Salads- under 150 calories

Papaya-Berry Yogurt Parfait - 164 calories

Low Fat French Toast

Low Calorie Chia Spiced Granola

Mushroom, Tomato and Gruyere Omelet - 240 calories

Blueberry Coffee Cake - 150 calories

On The Move? No time for home prepared breakfast... grab this

Meal Replacement Bars - all under 170 calories

Starbucks Fruit Salad - 80 calories

Skinny Breakfast Option

2010-04-27T19:20:00.002-04:00

Organic Raw Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit - Low Calorie

108 calories, 2g fat, 2g protein, 23g carb, 3g fiber. This food is a good source of vitamin B6, magnesium, dietary fiber and a very good source of vitamin C.

1/4 cup banana

1/4 cup blueberries

1/4 cup strawberries

1/4 cup gluten free oats

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions: wash and cut fruit. Warm almond milk (at low temperature if you are raw) mix in oats and let them soften add fruit and cinnamon. Enjoy! Double if you are hungry.

Low Fat, (mostly) Raw Vegan Diet Combined With Some Great Workouts

2010-04-26T13:39:00.007-04:00

Lets break it down, keep it simple, stay motivated and get it done!!

My plan is lose a few lbs and get a leaner middle!

I will post daily meals that are easy, healthy and nutritious and a daily workout.

I have set my targets on my arm apparatus... body media gowear. (This way I can accurately record how many calories that I am burning, how well I am sleeping, how effective my workouts are and my calorie intake and calorie breakdown per day.)

Goal -

to burn a minimum of 2200 calories a day

180 minutes of moderate activity (this is mostly moving daily activities, so get off your cozy chair)

30 minutes of vigorous activity

10,000 steps per day

to have a deficient of 800 calories a day (burn 800 more than I consume)

Meals -

To eat a extremely healthy, balanced diet.

(I just completed 2 months of a raw vegan diet.

My goal is to eat 80% raw, vegan. I will be adding some eggs and fish)

*(I will included meat and cooked meal option for anyone who wants to follow along)

Workouts:

The workouts I will post will need minimal equipment, if any.

You will be able to complete most in 20 minutes, unless the workout is a brisk walk usually 45 minutes.

Are you in?

We start tomorrow. So look at my blog on what to put in your pantry and get ready! Half the battle is in your cabinets and refrigerator the other half in your mind. Lets clean out both!

Spicy Thai Fruit Salad

2010-04-24T00:48:00.006-04:00

1 Bunch of Grapes, halved
1 Carrot, julienned
1 Cucumber, julienned
1/2 Red Apple, diced with skin on
1/2 Green Apple, diced with skin on
1 cup String green bean, cut in half length ways
Handful Cherry Tomato, halved
1 Tablespoon Lemon juice
1 Tablespoon Nama Shoyu
1 Tablespoon Raw Honey
½ Teaspoon Garlic, finely chopped
1 small Red or Green chilli, finely chopped
1 Tablespoon Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
1/2 cup raw cashews or almonds, crushed to garnish

Red Cabbage Found To Contain 36 Anti-Cancer Properties

2010-04-23T23:27:00.006-04:00

Red cabbage contains 36 different varieties of anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids that have been linked to cancer protection, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Anthocyanins are naturally occurring pigments that give fruits and berries their red, blue and purple coloration. A variety of studies have shown that in addition to protecting against cancer, anthocyanins can improve heart health and brain function. Another recent laboratory study by the ARS found that some varieties of anthocyanin have twice the antioxidant effect of vitamin C. The effects of those different antioxidants in the human body have not yet been tested.

In the current study, researchers fed 12 volunteers a carefully controlled diet that contained either 2/3, 1 1/3 or 2 cups of cooked red cabbage per meal. The volunteers ate two meals per day for three days. The researchers found that participants absorbed the most anthocyanins when eating the largest serving of cabbage. In addition, they identified 36 different varieties of the chemical in the vegetable, eight more than were previously known.

Another recent study, conducted by Japanese researchers, found that anthocyanins modify the functioning of fat cells and may help fight the symptoms of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms linked to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, including hyperglycemia, high blood pressure, central obesity, lowered HDL ("good") cholesterol and elevated triglyceride levels. Source : www.naturalnews.com

My Easy Raw Cabbage Salad

1 head of white cabbage, shredded

1/2 head of red cabbage,shredded

2 carrots, shredded

1/4 red onion, sliced thinly

small handful of maracona almonds

1 tsp chia seed

5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 Tablespoons Nama Shoyu

juice of 1/2 lemon

sea salt

black pepper

ginger

Mix all ingredients together very well (except chia seed) marinate in dressing in refrigerator to soften. Sprinkle chi seed and enjoy.

More red cabbage recipes from Epicurious:

Red and Napa Cabbage Salad with Braeburn Apples
Warm Red Cabbage Salad with Roasted Chicken and Gorgonzola Cheese

2010-03-24T16:48:00.011-04:00

When it comes to FAT, you really ARE what you eat

Researchers can take fat biopsies off the hips or waist and tell where it came from – pork, dairy, chicken, olive oil, etc. The fat you eat is stored in the exact form in which you ate it!

The bottom line is that when you consume complex carbohydrates (fruit, veggies, whole grains), you can consume so much more food and you will never be hungry. This makes losing weight and maintaining optimal weight easy!

Dr. Joel Fuhrman suggests that the reason is that calories from carbohydrates are not as easily converted to fat as calories from fat. Studies show that when people eat a very low fat diet, about 15% calories from fat, more calories are burned to convert carbohydrates into fat, so the body cannot store fat as easily. The body has to burn about 23% of the calories consumed in order to convert glucose into fat, but it converts dietary fat into stored fat more easily. 100 calories of fat can be converted to 97 calories of stored fat, burning only 3 calories. Converting ingested fat into stored fat is so easy – the process doesn’t even change the molecules.

read full article at Raw Food Living Diet

Health Tips for a Healthy Heart

2010-03-22T19:37:00.003-04:00

15 Health tips for a healthy heart, a smaller middle,

and a balanced diet!

Raw Truffle from the Raw Model

2010-03-17T21:57:00.006-04:00

BlackBird Truffle from The Raw Model.

These truffles are sugar free, gluten free, raw, and filled with antioxidant. A true no guilt, delicious, raw treat handmade by Anthony Anderson. If you have not had a chance to follow his wonderful blog, check it out - rawmodelcom.blogspot.com

His raw lifestyle, permaculture project and raw recipes are amazing.

Take The Mystery out of Losing Weight with GoWear!

2010-03-17T21:32:00.005-04:00

This is a must have! I am totally fascinated and impressed by this armband that I purchased a 1 month ago!

Feeling like it is impossible to lose weight?

Feeling like you do everything right, but the scale has betrayed you...

Ever wondered how many calories you are burning sleeping, playing with your kids, running...

Ever Wonder how many more calories you are eating than burning?

Well Body Media's Gowear is remarkable! It is easy to use and provides incredibly accurate data. I highly recommend this little apparatus for anyone looking to get in shape, lose weight, set workout goals and monitor their daily activities!

Restaurant Review

2010-03-16T22:54:00.006-04:00

The Prana Cafe is a new raw vegan restaurant in Newton, Ma with dishes that could convince anyone to go raw!

The Cafe is the brain child of Phillippe and Taylor Wells, the raw foodie husband and wife entrepreneurial team who started Prana Yoga a couple of doors down.

Try the Raw Pizza, or The Southwester Salad and Chocolate pudding!

The more you can put health organic raw food into your diet... the better you will feel!

Check out their complete menu here.

Why Go Raw?

When you heat food above body temperature you destroy the micronutrients and enzymes. By the age of 40 most people eating a standard American diet (eating cooked food) are 70% enzyme depleted. This means we become vulnerable to allergies, bacteria and viruses. Our energy levels drop, we experience aches and pains and poor eyesight. In our society this is considered a normal part of the ageing process but in mostly raw food societies these things don't happen and people stay healthier for much longer.

Raw Mango Strawberry Pudding

2010-03-16T22:35:00.009-04:00

Healthy Raw Mango Strawberry Pudding
3 servings

1 Mango

2.5 Cups Organic Frozen Strawberries

1 Avocado

Blend all ingredients in a blender and chill. That simple! Creates a ice cream/sherbet consistence.

The next time you are craving ice cream or something sweet try this sweet indulgent treat instead. It is absolutely delicious, it is full of live enzymes and vitamins.

A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but honey and cinnamon may just be all the medicine you need!

2009-11-16T08:43:00.010-05:00

Cinnamon and Honey - A yummy combination that may just have many healing benefits. I have started to add local honey to my morning smoothies to ward off seasonal allergies, but here are some more reasons to protect our honey bees.

Facts on Honey and Cinnamon: It is found that a mixture of honey and Cinnamon cures most diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists of today also accept honey as a ‘Ram Ban’ (very effective) medicine for all kinds of diseases. Honey can be used without any side effects for any kind of diseases. Today’s science says that even though honey is sweet, if taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm diabetic patients. Weekly World News, a magazine in Canada, in its issue dated 17 January,1995 has given the following list of diseases that can be cured by honey and cinnamon as researched by western scientists:

HEART DISEASES:
Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply on bread, instead of
jelly and jam, and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces the
cholesterol in the arteries and saves the patient from heart attack.
Also, those who have already had an attack, if they do this process
daily, they are kept miles away from the next attack. Regular use of the
above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heart beat.
In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients
successfully and have found that as you age, the arteries and veins lose
their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the
arteries and veins.

ARTHRITIS:
Arthritis patients may take daily, morning and night, one cup of hot
water with two spoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon
powder. If taken regularly even chronic arthritis can be cured. In a
recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found
that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one
tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they
found that within a week, out of the 200 people so treated, practically 73
patients were totally relieved of pain, and within a month, mostly all the
patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis started
walking without pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS:
Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a
glass of lukewarm water and drink it.
It destroys the germs in the bladder.

CHOLESTEROL:
Two tablespoons of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16
ounces of tea water, given to a cholesterol patient, was found to reduce the
level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours.
As mentioned for arthritic patients, if taken three times a day, any
chronic cholesterol is cured. According to information received in the
said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of
cholesterol.

COLDS:
Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon
lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days. This
process will cure most chronic cough, cold, and clear the sinuses..

UPSET STOMACH:
Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also clears
stomach ulcers from the root.

GAS:
According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that if
Honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM:
Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and
protects the body from bacteria and v iral attacks. Scientists have found
that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts. Constant use of
Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral
diseases.

INDIGESTION:
Cinnamon powder sprinkled on two tablespoons of honey taken before food
relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.

INFLUENZA:
A scientist in Spain has proved that honey contains a natural ‘
Ingredient’ which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from
flu.

LONGEVITY:
Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regularly, arrests the
ravages of old age. Take four spoons of honey, one spoon of cinnamon powder,
and three cups of water and boil to make like tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to
four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age. Life
spans also increase and even a 100 year old,
starts performing the chores of a 20-year-old.
PIMPLES:
Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste.
Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it next with warm
water. If done daily for two weeks, it removes pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:
Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected parts
cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:
Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast on an empty stomach,
and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one
cup of water. If taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most
obese person. Also, drinking this mixture regularly does not allow the fat
to accumulate in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie
diet.

CANCER:
Recent research in Japan and Australia has revealed that advanced cancer of
the stomach and bones have been cured successfully. Patients
suffering from these kinds of cancer should daily take one tablespoon of
honey with one teaspoon of cinnamon powder for one month three times a day.

FATIGUE:
Recent studies have shown that the sugar content of honey is more
helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body.
Senior citizens, who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts, are
more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a
half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with
cinnamon powder, taken daily after brushing and in the afternoon at
about 3:00 P.M. when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, increases
the vitality of the body within a week.

BAD BREATH:
People of South America, first thing in the morning, gargle with one
teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water, so their breath
stays fresh thro ughout the day.

HEARING LOSS:
Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts
restores hearing.

Pan Bagnat - Easy Lunch For Friends -Easy Dinner for Kids

2009-11-14T14:31:00.011-05:00

Ever made a Pan Bagnat? What are you waiting for?

This delicious, simple and versatile sandwich is perfect for having friends to lunch, an easy family meal, a fall picnic, little appetizer or a side sandwich to soup ...

After watching Julia Childs and Jacque Pepin create a delicious Pan Bagnat, we have made many variations with ingredients including grilled vegetable, pesto, heirloom tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, prosciutto, grilled fish, grilled chicken... Watch the video to see how, then create your own!

These are some of the Pan Bagnats we have made:

Mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, heirloom tomatoes, anchovies, olive oil and balsamic vinegar on Iggy Focaccia Bread

Grilled eggplant, grilled zucchini, parmesan cheese, tomato, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, sea salt on a french Baguette

Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, arugula, heirloom tomatoes, pest, olive oil and balsamic vinegar on WholeFoods Focaccia

High Protein idea for your kids - Homemade Oatmeal with 47g of protein

2009-11-14T10:24:00.009-05:00

Here is a great high protein warm cereal to add to your kids morning routine! This yummy cinnamon oatmeal has 40g of protein and is high in omega 3's! I played around with different protein options and this is the one that fooled the kids!

High Protein Oatmeal

1 cup of dried oats (gluten free)

1/4 cup instant nonfat milk (added for protein)

1 cup of milk

1 teaspoon flax seed (added for protein and omega 3's)

3/4 a scoop (or 20g) unflavored egg white protein (added for protein)

6 walnuts (use any nut your kids will eat) *(added for omega 3s)

1 to 2 tablespoons of brown sugar (to your desired sweetness)

3 tsp of cinnamon (add more if you like)

Add blueberries, apples or bananas to fill their bowl with antioxidants!

This food is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Manganese.

Green Drinks vs Coffee

2009-10-23T08:54:00.010-04:00

Good Morning!

At first glance, you may thinking, "keep those pink and green drinks away from me! Just give me the dark brown liquid that gives me my morning perk."

I have to admit, I have a love/hate relationship with coffee, actually cafe lattes. I believe it slows my already stagnant 40 year old, thyroid challenged metabolism. Coffee never appealed to me until I was 40. Now, I have been fully sucked into the coffee culture. I meet friends for a latte, I purchased my own latte maker with frothier, I search out "great little coffee shops" with John... So why give it up? I am not suggesting giving it up... but as much as possible weave in some alternatives morning brews every now and again that are healthier, greener, cleaner, great for your skin and health!

These are two refreshing morning drinks that will give you lots or perk, without the caffeine, but with lots of benefits to your body.

Simple Green Cucumber, Lemon, Celery Drink -

1 medium cucumber, washed with skin

1/4 lemon

3 medium celery stalks

1 frozen wheatgrass shot (WholeFoods)

Juice all the ingredients in a juicer, let wheatgrass shot melt and mix in

As you get use to green drinks you can begin to add

other healthy ingredients like ginger, spinach, wheat grass, basil...

Strawberry Pina Colada

1/2 cup of frozen strawberries

1/4 cup of fresh or frozen pineapple

1/2 container of Liberte coconut yogurt

(if you do not eat dairy use 1/4 cup of fresh unsweetened coconut or 1 ounces of coconut milk)

1/4 cup of raspberries

Orange Juice (amount will depend on the thickness you want smoothie)

Some other green drink suggestions from Livelighter.org

Potassium Juice

1 kiwi
3 stalks celery
½ bunch spinach
1 small cucumber

Ginger Root Boost

1 inch slice ginger root
Juice from 1 fresh lemon
6 carrot
1 whole apple

High Blood Pressure Reducer

2 garlic cloves
1 handful parsley
1 cucumber
4 carrots with tops
2 stalks celery

Yummy Green Drink

½ bunch spinach
2 big kale leaves
¼ cup OJ
1 small banana
1 lemon

Homemade V8 (6 glasses)

6-8 tomatoes
3-4 green onions with tops
½ green pepper
2 carrots
2 stalks celery with tops
½ bunch spinach
½ bunch parsley
2 lemons (just the juice)

Cleansing Veggie Broth

BOIL:

3 carrots
3 kale leaves
2 celery
2 beets
1 turnip
½ bunch spinach
½ head cabbage
¼ bunch parsley
½ onion
2 garlic cloves

Why Drink Green Drink? Seven Reasons for Adding a Green Drink to Your Diet

For example, I often say that it’s good to have both a green drink AND a red berry drink to give you the green superfood nutrition and the purple antioxidant berries that you need to get a rainbow of foods and their benefits. If you, in fact, get a lot of red antioxidants in your diet (from berries or berry juice drinks), then your green drink probably does not need to provide a lot of antioxidants; at least not from berries (perhaps from the non-berry antioxidants, such as those from green tea and herbs like milk thistle). This may affect which green drink you choose.Not everyone takes a green drink for the same reason. And to argue that there is only one formula or “set of criteria” that defines a good green drink is completely absurd. The fact is, there are many reasons for adding a green drink to your food choices and each has its advantages. Plus, a green drink is only one part of a healthy diet program — not the entire thing. So you need to COMBINE your green drink with the other supplements and food choices you make.

So here’s a quick review of the seven primary reasons for taking a green drink and what you should look for in a formulation to achieve each of these goals.

Better Nutrition

Nutrition from green leafy vegetables and other greens is a major part of taking green drinks. For some, it’s the only reason to drink green. If this is your primary motivation for adding green to your diet, then look for products that focus on spirulina, chlorella, kelp and other seaweed, grasses, and grass juices (including alfalfa and watercress if possible). The most nutrient-dense of these ingredients are the kelps and seaweeds with spirulina coming in close second. Other nutrient-rich ingredients include bee pollen and royal jelly.

Alkalizing Effect

There is a growing movement in enhancing the alkalinity of your blood pH. An alkaline blood pH is an unfriendly environment for disease and sickness, including cancer. In general, disease thrives on acid pH. Green leafy vegetables can help make your blood pH more alkaline. But not all of them. If alkalinity is your primary goal, then look for formulations that DON’T contain berries or fruits, green tea, and oils. The best ingredients for alkalinity are the veggie powders and leaf powders.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants come in many colors and types and they generally work together for best results. So if you’re looking for a green drink with a complete antioxidant formulation, then look for green tea powder, milk thistle, and berries of all colors. Of course, there are others, but these will get you most of the way there.

Weight Loss

Weight loss is a very popular reason for taking a green drink and some formulations are optimized for this purpose. In some ways, adding nutrition from green superfoods alone can help with weight loss, because feeding your body better nutrients will help to curb your appetite over the long run. However, there are other factors at work in a person’s eating habits, so if you want a green drink that helps you lose weight, then look for appetite curbing ingredients, such as artichoke powder and green tea powder (not extract); plus energy and metabolism enhancers, such as cayenne, ginger, ginseng, astragalus. Finally, certain bulking ingredients also help with elimination and weight control. These include lecithin, quinoa, and guar gum.

Immune Support

Really, good nutrition and alkalinity are already immune supporting conditions. But if you want to focus even more on immune support, then look for green drinks with plenty of antioxidants and special herbs like pine bark extract, milk thistle, Echinacea, olive leaf extract, and dandelion leaf or juice. Exotic mushrooms also help the immune system, but not too many green drinks include them (sadly, due to their high prices).

Energy Enhancement

If you want more energy, a green drink can be a wonderful substitute for a caffeine-loaded energy drink. Look for formulations that include green tea powder, Acai, cayenne, ginger, ginseng, pure cocoa, and/or loads of kelp and spirulina.

Substitute for Meals

A substitute for meals is a lot like “Better Nutrition” but with more of a focus on variety of nutrients, plus calories and protein. Look for green drinks that have protein sources, such as chick peas, hemp powder, brown rice and broccoli. Also look for calories from seeds, nuts, and grains.

Conclusion

As you can see, there are several reasons for taking a green drink and each one changes the way you shop for and compare these products. Here at greendrinkreviews.com, we try to take a neutral and balanced approach to the subject — and help people choose what’s right for them. Like we humans, not all green drinks are created equal.

Easy Fish Taco Recipe For All Seasons

2009-10-22T22:27:00.010-04:00

Great Fish Taco Recipe from the Sprouted Kitchen

White Seabass (use what is local for you)
3 Cups Green Cabbage (finely chopped or Spinach
1 Lime, Zest and Juice
1 Firm Peach, Cut into 8 Slices
2 Red Bell Peppers
Garlic Salt and Fresh Ground Pepper 4 Whole Wheat Tortilla Wraps - for a low carb option... eat as a taco salad or buy low carb wraps

POBLANO CILANTRO SAUCE

1 ½ Cups Cilantro
2 Cloves Garlic
1 Lime, Zest and Juice (add another if it’s not juicy)
½ Cup Lowfat Yogurt1 tbsp. Olive Oil½ Cup Toasted Pistachios
2 Roasted Poblano Chiles, seeds removedGarlic Salt and Pepper to taste

What Does Obesity Cost? How is obesity effecting the healthcare indusrty of America?

2009-10-14T22:48:00.009-04:00

Great Op-Ed Piece to read about the american diet and how it plays into our failing healthcare system and why washington is not talking about it. Here are some excepts. click on link to read article in it's ENTIRETY.

OP-ED CONTRIBUTOR

Big Food vs. Big Insurance

We’re spending $147 billion to treat obesity, $116 billion to treat diabetes, and hundreds of billions more to treat cardiovascular disease and the many types of cancer that have been linked to the

so-called Western diet. One recent study estimated that 30 percent of the increase in health care spending over the past 20 years could be attributed to the soaring rate of obesity, a condition that now accounts for nearly a tenth of all spending on health care.

The American way of eating has become the elephant in the room in the debate over health care. The president has made a few notable allusions to it, and, by planting her vegetable garden on the South Lawn, Michelle Obama has tried to focus our attention on it. Just last month, Mr. Obama talked about putting a farmers’ market

in front of the White House, and building new distribution networks to connect local farmers to public schools so that student lunches might offer more fresh produce and fewer Tater Tots. He’s even floated the idea of taxing soda.

But so far, food system reform has not figured in the national conversation about health care reform. And so the government is poised to go on encouraging America’s fast-food diet with its farm policies even as it takes on added responsibilities for covering the medical costs of that diet. To put it more bluntly, the government is putting itself in the uncomfortable position of subsidizing both the costs of treating Type 2 diabetes and the consumption of high-fructose corn syrup.

Easy Seared Tuna in Cilantro, Lemon, Lime Ginger, Garlic, Tamari Sauce Served with Smashed Potatoes

2009-10-14T21:36:00.022-04:00

Heathy Family Dinner in 5 Minutes!

We all love seared tuna! It is quick, easy, healthy, and delicious. This recipe takes less than 5 minutes to prepare but tastes like you slaved all day in the kitchen and is a great source of protein, Omega 3's, and anti-inflammatory spices. Advice: exposure your kids at early ages to a large variety of tastes with healthy foods and spices

Healthy Ginger Lime Tuna

3 to 4 ounces of sushi grade Tuna per person.

4 cloves of pressed garlic

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

4 teaspoons of grated ginger

Juice of 2 limes

Juice of 1 lemon

4 tablespoons of olive oil

2i tablespoons of Tamari sauce

sprinkle of sea salt an pepper

In a mixing bowl, combine pressed garlic, shredded ginger, tamari, lemon juice, lime

juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.

In a skillet on medium/high heat

drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle both sides of fish with sea salt and pepper.

Sear tuna for for about 30- 60 seconds seconds. Pour 1/2 of the cilantro and tamari sauce over fish. Flip fish and sear opposite side for another 30-60 seconds. Pour remaining sauce in pan. (seasring time depends on the thickness of your tuna.

Place tuna on pate, drizzle sauce over fish and serve with a salad with chopped celery, tomato and avocado. For those following Paleo, Zone or South Beach or any combination of these eat without the potato smash and double your s

alad.

For smashed potatoes

I have an Advantium stove so they take 5 minutes.

You can follow this Smashed Potatoes recipe from Bon Apetit.

I would do it without the parmesans cheese since the fish has an asian flavor.

Brain Food for kids- What foods help keep the brain healthy and keep you from aging too quickly?

2009-10-06T17:00:00.019-04:00

Good News... The foods that help you stay young looking with an alert mind and help prevent diseases and inflammation are the very same foods that your children need to develop healthy brains! So, the whole family can benefit from the same meals! Who says you can't stay young, beautiful and intelligent! There may be a fountain of youth and smart pills after all in our everyday foods. Why eat antioxidants and Omega 3's? Where is the science? Well, here it is.

Dr Fernando Gomez Pinilla, a UCLA professor of neurosurgery and physiological science and a member of the UCLA Brain Research Institute has spent years studying the effects of food, exercise, and sleep on the brain and recently published his findings after analyzing over 160 studies in the Economist.

In a nutshell, Dr Gomez-Pinill's top recommendations to feed and repair the brain, promote quick thinking, memory retention, learning ability, improve learning, and memory, prevent depression, Alzheimer's, memory deficits, ADHD, dementia and dyslexia consume the following:

1 Omega 3's - So chomp on this - Fatty Fish, Seeds, Flax Seed, Walnuts and Kiwi

2. Folic Acid - So chomp on this -Spinach-Citrus-Beans

3. Curcumin- So Sprinkle this on - Curry Spices

4. Berries - So chomp on this - blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, acai berry

other advice... Drink lots of water, get lots of sleep and lots of exercise

Recipes from Epicurious with key ingredients to keep your brain healthy:

Orange Kiwi Compote with Almonds

Kiwi, Pineapple, Mango Pepper Island Salsa

Broiled Samon with Citrus Yogurt Sauce

Chicken Curry with Coconut Citrus Soup

Here is a smoothie recipe to mix up in the morning for your kids before they head to school

to keep their brains highly functioning (if you are watching your weight don't add the canola oil

DOn't be alarmed by the ingredient... You only taste the good stuff! *means undetectable

Omaga 3's ---

• 1 tablespoon of canola with omega 3s,

• 1 teaspoon of flaxseed, or flaxseed meal

• 1/3 cup of hemp milk if you have it

Berries --

1 1/2 cups of frozen organic mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries,

1 pack of unsweetened acai berry concentrate-WholeFoods

Folic Acid ----

1/2 cup orange juice

• 1/4 cup of kefir (if you have it)

1/4 cup of pineapple slices

• 2 cubes of frozen wheatgrass (WholeFoods)

Serve with 2 ounces of smoked salmon and cream cheese on a whole wheat pita and you have a meal filled with brainy foods!

Brainy Salad

Another easy way to get these ingredient is a salad for lunch or dinner:

Toss a little arugula or spinach on a plate, some smoked mackerel or salmon from WholeFoood, a sprinkle of flax seed, a few strawberries and raspberries, squeeze a little lemon on top and drizzle some olive oil - wrap it in rice paper and make it a spring roll if you wish!

See The Full List here from Dr. Gomez-Pinilla Here

See More Memory Boosting Food

Seasonal Easting - What to eat this fall in New England

2009-10-06T08:19:00.008-04:00

There are reasons to dread the arrival of fall: School starts, the weather gets colder, schedules need to be juggled, daylight disappears, yard work... And reasons to love it: Apples, pears, pomegranates, and more are at their best. There are so many reasons to eat foods that are locally grown and in season. Here’s a bushel of fall ingredients that you should cook with now

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Some—apples, for instance—are old hat; while others—like persimmon and quince—might be less familiar. The recipes below are all straightforward and delicious ways to use fall’s produce. Click the ingredient names for more reference information on each item—and more recipes.

Vegetables & Fruit to eat through October: Apple, Cabbage, Celery, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Grapes, Garlic, Peas, Sweet Peppers, Onions,

Vegetables & Fruit to eat through November: Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Pumpkin, Turnips,

Vegetables and Fruits to eat Through December: Squash, Pumpkin, Cranberries, Beets

Acorn Squash

As the name insinuates, this darkgreen vegetable is shaped like anacorn. Though it’s one of the smallest hard-skinned squashes available, it’s notoriously difficult to cut open, so check out our CHOW Tip for pointers.

Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing

Cardoon

A cousin to the artichoke (and also part of the thistle family), the less familiar cardoon has a longer culinary history: It was prized by the ancient Greeks as a delicacy. Its large stalks can be unwieldy to work with, but the cooked flavor—part bitter, part earthy, and distinctly vegetal—is worth the effort.

Thyme-Infused Cardoon Gratin

Chayote

There are many varieties of this gourd, but the most common found in the United States is green, pear-shaped, and looks somewhat like a clenched fist. It goes by many names—including choko, mirliton,custard marrow, and christophene—and in the Caribbean it’s a staple ingredient.

Spicy Chicken and Chayote Jamaican Stew

Delicata Squash

This lesser-known hard-skinned squash has sweet flesh that tastes almost like a creamy sweet potato.

Roasted Delicata Squash Salad

Fig

The Smyrna fig was brought to North America by the Spanish and planted up the coast of California by Franciscan monks, creating the common, purple-skinned fig known as the Mission.

Spiced Honey Cake with Caramelized Figs

Gala Apple

About 2,500 known varieties ofapple are grown in the United States, and more than 7,500 are grown worldwide. The Gala, with mottled yellow-red skin and crisp, sweet flesh, is one of our favorites.

Spiked Apple Galette

Pear

There are more than 3,000 varietiesof the pear—one of King Louis XIV’s favorite fruits. We love the Bosc for its crunchy flesh and floral flavor.

Poached Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

Persimmon

The American Colonists made persimmons into puddings, preserves, and wine and other alcoholic drinks.

Boozy Persimmon Pudding

Pomegranate

The Moors brought pomegranates to Spain around 800 CE, and the city of Granada was named for the fruit.

Chicory, Tangerine, and Pomegranate Salad

Quince

The word marmalade comes from the Portuguese name for quince preserves.

Tunisian Lamb and Quince Stew

Red Flame Grape

One of the most popular tablegrapes, the Flame peaks in the fall and adds fruitiness to salads,sandwiches, and breads.

Grape and Grappa Focaccia (Schiacciata all’uva)

Sweet Potato

There are four major varieties of sweet-flavored tubers cultivated in the U.S. They’re often erroneously labeled as yams, but the true yam is native to Africa.

Pecan and Sweet Potato Bread

Info and photos for article form Chow.com

Epicurious Health Recipe Secrets and Tips from the Chiva-Som Spa

2009-10-01T22:39:00.003-04:00

Healthy Thai Recipes and Spa Secrets

Get nutritious Southeast Asian recipes—plus tips from the chef at the renowned Chiva-Som spa in Thailand
By Megan O. Steintrager

T oo often Thai restaurants in the United States serve food that you'd be hard-pressed to dub wholesome: deep-fried spring rolls, meat-heavy curries swimming in coconut milk, and greasy stir-fried noodles. But authentic Thai cuisine features tons of healthy ingredients, including an abundance of antioxidant-packed spices and fresh herbs, raw or lightly cooked vegetables, and heart-friendly seafood.

While many Thai dishes are inherently healthy and low in calories (Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp, for example), with a few clever substitutions or technique tweaks, the list of good-for-you Thai recipes gets even longer. For advice on how to use Thai cooking techniques to create nutritious meals, Epicurious spoke to Paisarn Cheewinsiriwat, the executive chef of Chiva-Som, an award-winning spa in Hua Hin, Thailand. "Thai lifestyle is laid-back, and so is the cooking style," he says—so if you "open your mind and explore some ingredients such as lemongrass, galangal, and sweet basil," you can easily make healthy Thai food at home.

Read on for Cheewinsiriwat's tips, plus recipes from the spa's cookbook, Chiva-Som's Thai Spa Cuisine(available from Chiva-Som's Web site) and from Epicurious.

Use Herbs and Spices to Add Low-Cal Flavor and Antioxidants

Herbs and spices give dishes a nutritional boost and pump up the flavor without adding sodium, fat, or a lot of calories. Spicy-hot foods (chiles, chile sauce) may also boost your metabolism and fight inflammation (see our guide to anti-inflammatory diets to learn about this concept). "Fresh herbs and spices used in Thai cooking—such as turmeric, galangal, coriander, lemongrass, and fresh chiles—have antioxidants and immune-boosting properties," says Cheewinsiriwat. He adds, "At Chiva-Som, we use a lot of lemongrass for many recipes, as it can help to detoxify." Chiva-Som's Thai Spa Cuisine says the reedlike herb has antiseptic properties, is a mild diuretic, and can help treat stomachaches, fevers, flu, coughs, and headaches.
recipes to try:
Thai Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Salad
Thai-Style Chicken Soup with Basil
Squid and Pork Noodle Salad

Balance Flavors Instead of Adding Fattening Ingredients

"Combinations of sweet, sour, salty, tanginess, and an assortment of chiles are used in typical [Thai] dishes," says Cheewinsiriwat. The concept of balancing these key flavors is so important in Southeast Asian cooking that James Beard Award–winning cookbook authors Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid named their cookbook about the cuisines along the Mekong River Hot Sour Salty Sweet. "Know how to blend ingredients to excite and activate the senses," advises Cheewinsiriwat. Remember that there are more ways to add flavor and dimension to your meal than burying it in caloric ingredients like butter, cream, oil, and cheese. Instead, try a dish such as the Thai Salad with Flank Steak below made with Thai chiles (hot), lime juice and grapefruit (sour), low-sodium soy sauce and fish sauce (salty), and honey and orange juice (sweet). If you are worried about consuming too much sodium and sugar, remember that it only takes a little bit of the salty or sweet ingredients to balance the tart and hot ones.
recipes to try:
Thai Chicken Salad with Rice Noodles
Hollywood Thai Beef Salad
Stir-Fried Pork with Long Beans

Eat More Produce, Less Meat

Meat plays a minor role in most Thai dishes—it's used more as a garnish than as the centerpiece of the meal. "Asian diets generally use meat sparingly, sometimes almost as a flavor enhancer," says Cheewinsiriwat. "This way our cooking involves less animal fats, so [there is] lower risk of cancer and heart disease." He recommends making 50 to 60 percent of your meal green vegetables—"while the remaining portions can be adjusted for protein and carbohydrates depending on your health needs and goals." Think about where you can substitute tofu, vegetables, or fish for meat. "For example, on a kebab stick, replace two of the four chunks of meat with mushrooms," says Cheewinsiriwat. He also advises looking to vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains such as brown rice, oats, and whole-grain bread and pasta for your carbs. "Easily digested carbohydrates from white bread, white rice, pastries, sugary sodas, and other highly processed foods may contribute to weight gain, interfere with weight loss, and promote diabetes and heart disease."
recipes to try:
Spicy Thai Tofu with Red Bell Peppers and Peanuts
Thai-Spiced Watermelon Soup with Crabmeat
Spiced and Sour Mushroom Soup

Steam, Grill, and "Stir-Fry" Without Oil—Don't Deep-Fry

Deep-frying is not allowed at Chiva-Som. Instead, grilling and steaming are advocated, and for "stir-frying" Cheewinsiriwat uses vegetable stock instead of oil in recipes such as stir-fried pumpkin. Lightly cooking ingredients this way allows them to maintain their flavor, texture, and nutritional value, he explains. "By using vegetable stock, we can infuse flavor into the food and avoid consumption of oil such as trans fats and saturated fats, which contribute to heart disease and free radical damage and raise bad cholesterol [levels]."
recipes to try:
Stir-Fried Pumpkin with Chiles and Basil
Herb-Grilled Chicken Breasts, Thai Style
Vegetable Summer Rolls

Consider Coconut Milk

While coconut milk—a key ingredient in creamy Thai curries—suffered a bad health image for a long time because of its high caloric content (one cup has 445 calories, according to Nutrition Data) and large amount of saturated fat, it has recently been gaining attention for possible health benefits. Cheewinsiriwat claims it has anti-aging properties and that it may play a role in improving cholesterol levels. And according to an article on Nutrition Data, coconut oil contains "natural phytosterols, which can help to reduce cholesterol levels by blocking the cellular uptake of cholesterol." Nutrition Data's chief nutritionist, Monica Reinagel, notes that the jury is still out on the role of saturated fat (and the sources of those fats) in heart disease, and that the medical literature on the subject of coconut oil and health is "limited, inconclusive, and contradictory." While there's not enough evidence of the healthfulness of coconut oil and milk for us to recommend you use a lot, a small amount makes curries and soups extremely satisfying, so you're less likely to overeat. Also experiment with low-fat coconut milk (usually marketed as "light"), which has less saturated fat and fewer calories.
recipes to try:
Thai Rice Curry with Herbed Chicken
Thai Chicken-Coconut Soup
Panang Tofu Curry

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Two Moms In The Raw - Raw Granola

2009-10-01T21:15:00.008-04:00

If you have this granola in the house just beware it is like crack. You may never want to be seen in the raw again after crunching through the whole bag! But if you have willpower and want a nutritious, raw treat for yourself or your kids... This is amazing.

Besides the great flavor there are so many reasons to like this granola. It is Raw, 100% Organic, Vegan, Homemade with No added Oils, No Refined Sugars, and created by a Women with an inspirational story!

Want to know more about the Raw Lifestyle?

Want to get the kids involved and make your o wn raw granola?

Like the idea of going Raw but want a low fat raw treat?

From The Spring Roll Expert - Elaine - Recipes and Advice!

2009-10-01T12:22:00.009-04:00

Elaine is not only the inventor of the Spring Roll Diet, but she is also an amazing cook. So thanks Elaine for the following post!

Yeah, Spring Rolls! Of course, FRESH fresh spring rolls are the ones you don't do cute things in the oven with. Only Michaela could invent such a wonderful thing! I was going for the less than 100 calories in a yummy, nutritious, filling package. Michaela's baked fresh spring rolls are even better. They do, however, lack the spontaneity that is so key to my Fresh Spring Roll Diet. I had to be able to create a spring roll in less than 60 seconds, or the diet wouldn't work for me. I talk fast, I eat fast, I move out the door -- fast.

Elaine's Fresh Spring Rolls:

Wet rice paper under running H2O until it just starts to loose it's stiff feeling. Quickly put the thing down on a wooden cutting board, and by the time you are ready to roll it up (egg roll style), it will be soft and dry/sticky. You got slimy? (aka glompy) Less time under running water.

Next you need a handful of roughage, a tablespoon of crunch, a slice or two of protein, then a 1/2 teaspoon of fattening sauce. (a half teaspoon of butter, for cripes sake, only has about 30 calories, and the sauce is key making you want to eat these things day in and out until you loose lots of weight -- don't skimp!)

Some of my favorite combos:
The Ruben:
baby spinach
mayo-less coleslaw (store bought, rinsed in a strainer)
1 or 2 slices of lean pastrami
1/2 teaspoon of Ken's Russian Dressing

The Thai Roll
baby spinach or romaine
few cilantro leaves or mint
shredded carrots
sliced or shredded chicken breast (or shrimp)
1/2 teaspoon of peanut sauce

The New Yorker:
baby arugula
matchstick slices of cucumber
1 slice of lean, rare roast beef
1/2 teaspoon Stonewall Kitchen Wasabi Horseradish Cream Sauce

The Indian:
baby spinach
grated carrots
shredded chicken
Stonewall Kitchen Old Farmhouse Chutney

You get the idea. Never found a good breakfast one, which is where the Rice Krispies came in! Not alone, of course. Added for crunch!

Elaine's Breakfast (and anytime dessert)
1 cup of Stonyfield Nonfat French Vanilla Yogurt (spoon out like custard -- don't stir the stuff)
1 large handful of blueberries thrown on top
1 good shake of Rice Krispies on top of blueberries
Do NOT mix. Just eat in layers -- sweet and creamy, sweet and firm, crunchy and light -- YUM!

Delicious Healthy Salads

2009-09-30T17:02:00.007-04:00

Looking for some great salads for a side or for a meal like this Shrimp, Avocado and Mango...

check out Closet Cooking for some great ideas!