EZ lunch 9/24/11

Quick Lunch option: This is something I put together on most days--it's just so convenient and tasty as well :) 

What you need:

*Salmon or Tuna in a can (preferably low salt)

*Stone ground mustard

*1/2 apple, blueberries are also a good option

*1/2 avocado

MiX all ingredients together

I also like to add baby tomatoes and sometimes I'll eat it with plantain chips from trader joes..YUM.

ENjOy!

Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy? | Mark's Daily Apple

Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy? | Mark's Daily Apple

Im starting to do a weekly fast. Today is the first day and so far it's going well. I've done a 1 hour pack walk and a 1 hour-- 2 min on 1 min off--(7 different exercises) intense (anaerobic) workout. Im drinking lots of water, hot tea and i had some coconut juice after the workout. Im actually feeling really good, clear minded and not too low on energy. I'm interested to see how i feel by the end of the day!

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Mr.Artichoke

      Have you ever wondered what nutritional benefits the ARTICHOKE has?? Well, I love this veggie so of course I've wondered. I know that it is high in fiber, potassium, calcium, iron and phosphorus however i was NOT aware that it can positively help poor liver function.

Read this article for more information on how the Mr. Arti can positively help you! :)

http://www.epicureantable.com/articles/aartichoke.htm

ENjoy!!

African Veggie StU

Hello all you healthy eaters out there and those who want to learn more about nutritious ways of eating without depriving your belly's of the good stuff :) MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

It was a COLD day on the mountain in North Carolina yesterday and I was thinking on the ride home that my African Veggie Stew would be an AMAZING end to a perfect day! Ive made this recipe before and it turns out better each time. It is so nutritious and extremely delicious.

Sweet potatoes are one of the main ingredients in this dish, check out the website below to find out why this potato is #1

http://www.foodreference.com/html/sweet-pot-nutrition.html

AFRICAN VEGETABLE STEW Serves: 6-8

1tbs Olive oil 1 Onion 2 garlic cloves
*Chop above ingredients and saute with oil in a large pot

~1tsp of each Cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Cinnamon

ADD

4 cups Veggie broth
2-3 sweet potatoes (skinned and cubed)
1 bag spinach
1 can drained garbanzo beans
1/2 cup raisins
1 can diced tomatoes

Let sit on Low heat for about 30-45 minutes

Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon on top and enjoy :)

Roasted Good-ness

.. For all the fruits and veggies that I get each week, man I'm starting to think i need another fridge! After one meal though it does calm down a little i guess, but then there are the left overs! It seems to work out just fine somehow and I wouldn't buy less fruits and veggies just because my fridge is small :) The other night when I got home from the store I used 1/2 of the veggies I purchased that night and roasted them in the oven for about 30 minutes..The Kale was nice and crunchy and with all the flavors mixed in from the spices and other veggies, mmmmm it was tasty. So for the ROasted Mixed Veggies: Here's what I did--

CHOP:

onion

carrots

cabbage/red and green

kale

zucchini

squash

apple

eggplant

mushrooms

pour: 1 Tbsp grape seed oil all over pan 

         1 tbsp Agave nectar as well

seasonings:

*garlic powder

*citrus pepper blend

*cinnamon

This took a total of about 45 minuets and I was feasting away! Add some Tilapia to your dish also for some satisfying protein :) Enjoy!!

PumPkiN creationz

HEY! wow, I realize again that I need to get you all updated on whats going on around here. But in the mean time try this shake out for the holidays...its amazing.
Pumpkin Spice Shake

8oz Vanilla Almond or Soymilk

1 Frozen Banana

1/4 cup pumpkin

Topped off with some Cinnamon and a little nutmeg :)

Health Benefits:

Contains about 11 grams of protein and 6 grams of dietary fiber. Pumpkin is rich in beta carotene which is an anti oxidant that helps fight free radicals

ENJOY!! :)