If you’re like many people today you’ve realized that you have a sensitivity to gluten.. This Sucks! Finding a sweet treat can be challenging. Here’s a recipe I’ve been playing with for a while and it’s finally ready to put out there into the universe and just in time for a 4th of July SweetContinue reading "Almond Coconut Choc Chip Cookie ReCiPe- gluten free & Paleo friendly"
A friend once asked me why I choose sweet over white potatoes if sweet potatoes have more sugar? Despite their name, they don’t! On the glycemic index compare 45 to 75-100 on the white potato. Sweet Potatoes are also richer in anti-oxidants. The deeper the color of flesh, the greater the antioxidant content. If you can’tContinue reading "Sweet Potato vs. White Potato"
We consume eighteen million pounds of potato chips on Super Bowl Sunday alone! We eat 7.5 billion pounds of French fries a year! It’s no wonder POTATOES have gotten a bad rap for being a high-glycemic food. This means that we digest sugars so rapidly that they give us a sharp rise in blood glucose.Continue reading "18 Million pounds of POTATO chips on Super Bowl Sunday – gone : O !!!!"
We’ve been told that salt causes high blood pressure, cardiac disease and heart problems. And the US Department of Agriculture says it’s worse than fats, sugar and alcohol. A meta-analysis published last August in the American Journal of Hypertension found no evidence that cutting sodium intake in people with normal or high blood pressure reducesContinue reading "Shaking Out The Truth About Salt – We’ve Been Lied To : {"
Here’s a recipe straight from JBeFit Kitchen… Cooked kale scores 1000 out of a possible 1000 points on the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI guide). No surprise that leafy greens top the scale as a low calorie food with high nutrient value. Another veggie packed with antioxidants. Asparagus is a very good source of fiber,Continue reading "Warm Kale & Asparagus Salad- the recipe you asked for"
Did you know that chopping garlic and letting it sit for 10 minutes allows allicin to increase, making that garlic even more effective in working against disease and making everything more delicious. Allicin is the major biologically active component of garlic and the key ingredient responsible for the anti-bacterial activity in garlic. Clinical studies haveContinue reading "Garlic- A quick cooking tip to improve your health"
This Summer pair is a light dish for hot weather months. Though available year around zucchini & yellow squash are best in summer. Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 10 min NO EXCUSES! Ingredients: Veggetti® see pic* 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash 2 Tbs EVOO 2 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbs fresh basil, choppedContinue reading "Sautéed Basil Pesto Zucchini & Yellow Squash Veggetti®"
Vegan, Paleo or not, here is a simple & tasty recipe for Broccoli Soup. Besides being high in both soluble & insoluble fiber this Powerhouse is a rich source of •vitamin-C •vitamin A •iron •vitamin K •B-complex vitamins, •zinc •phosphorus •phyto-nutrients Broccoli contains a compound called sulfophane which can block cartilage –destroying enzymes by interceptingContinue reading "Broccoli Soup Recipe -Vegan, Paleo or Not this is a Nutritional POWERHOUSE"
If you’ll recall a little while back I introduced you to a Chocolate “Love Potion” My friend Ivette shares an updated version that adds a little more spice to an already spicy treat. Thanks Ivette! And BTW, if you’re keeping Passover you don’t have to give up a thing : D !!!! Paleo Choc PuddingContinue reading "Chocolate “Love Potion” Improved & Passover Friendly too(recipe)"
In this weeks tip I share with you another cauliflower recipe that is nutrient dense & delicious ENJOY! Squash & Asparagus Faux Risotto Recipe 1 cauliflower 2 medium yellow squash 6-8 asparagus spears 1c veggie broth (or any broth you prefer) 2 tbsp coconut oil ½ c onion, chopped 2 garlic clovesContinue reading "Rock Star Vegetable Does it Again (Faux Risotto Recipe)"
Chia seeds can be served in drinks or smoothies, sprinkled on oatmeal, salads or stirred into Greek yogurt .. it has a neutral flavor so it goes with anything When soaked chia seeds take on a gel-like consistency and can actually be quite filling. Because they hold water they’re great for keeping the body hydrated.Continue reading "“Chia Seed” Recipe"
Here’s a simple recipe for you to follow. For a little xtra flavor I’ve included a delicious sauce to put on top. STEEL-CUT OATMEAL the RECIPE : Measure 1 cup uncooked put in to 4 cups of boiling water Add cinnamon Bring down to low temp lt simmer about 20-25 minutes .. monitorContinue reading "STEEL-CUT OATMEAL RECIPE"
If you’re like many people today you’ve realized that you have a sensitivity to gluten.. This Sucks! Finding a sweet treat can be challenging. Here’s a recipe I’ve been playing with for a while and it’s finally ready to put out there into the universe and just in time for a 4th of July SweetContinue reading "Almond Coconut Choc Chip Cookie ReCiPe- gluten free & Paleo friendly"
A friend once asked me why I choose sweet over white potatoes if sweet potatoes have more sugar? Despite their name, they don’t! On the glycemic index compare 45 to 75-100 on the white potato. Sweet Potatoes are also richer in anti-oxidants. The deeper the color of flesh, the greater the antioxidant content. If you can’tContinue reading "Sweet Potato vs. White Potato"
We consume eighteen million pounds of potato chips on Super Bowl Sunday alone! We eat 7.5 billion pounds of French fries a year! It’s no wonder POTATOES have gotten a bad rap for being a high-glycemic food. This means that we digest sugars so rapidly that they give us a sharp rise in blood glucose.Continue reading "18 Million pounds of POTATO chips on Super Bowl Sunday – gone : O !!!!"
We’ve been told that salt causes high blood pressure, cardiac disease and heart problems. And the US Department of Agriculture says it’s worse than fats, sugar and alcohol. A meta-analysis published last August in the American Journal of Hypertension found no evidence that cutting sodium intake in people with normal or high blood pressure reducesContinue reading "Shaking Out The Truth About Salt – We’ve Been Lied To : {"
Here’s a recipe straight from JBeFit Kitchen… Cooked kale scores 1000 out of a possible 1000 points on the Aggregate Nutrient Density Index (ANDI guide). No surprise that leafy greens top the scale as a low calorie food with high nutrient value. Another veggie packed with antioxidants. Asparagus is a very good source of fiber,Continue reading "Warm Kale & Asparagus Salad- the recipe you asked for"
Did you know that chopping garlic and letting it sit for 10 minutes allows allicin to increase, making that garlic even more effective in working against disease and making everything more delicious. Allicin is the major biologically active component of garlic and the key ingredient responsible for the anti-bacterial activity in garlic. Clinical studies haveContinue reading "Garlic- A quick cooking tip to improve your health"
This Summer pair is a light dish for hot weather months. Though available year around zucchini & yellow squash are best in summer. Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 10 min NO EXCUSES! Ingredients: Veggetti® see pic* 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash 2 Tbs EVOO 2 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbs fresh basil, choppedContinue reading "Sautéed Basil Pesto Zucchini & Yellow Squash Veggetti®"
Vegan, Paleo or not, here is a simple & tasty recipe for Broccoli Soup. Besides being high in both soluble & insoluble fiber this Powerhouse is a rich source of •vitamin-C •vitamin A •iron •vitamin K •B-complex vitamins, •zinc •phosphorus •phyto-nutrients Broccoli contains a compound called sulfophane which can block cartilage –destroying enzymes by interceptingContinue reading "Broccoli Soup Recipe -Vegan, Paleo or Not this is a Nutritional POWERHOUSE"
If you’ll recall a little while back I introduced you to a Chocolate “Love Potion” My friend Ivette shares an updated version that adds a little more spice to an already spicy treat. Thanks Ivette! And BTW, if you’re keeping Passover you don’t have to give up a thing : D !!!! Paleo Choc PuddingContinue reading "Chocolate “Love Potion” Improved & Passover Friendly too(recipe)"
In this weeks tip I share with you another cauliflower recipe that is nutrient dense & delicious ENJOY! Squash & Asparagus Faux Risotto Recipe 1 cauliflower 2 medium yellow squash 6-8 asparagus spears 1c veggie broth (or any broth you prefer) 2 tbsp coconut oil ½ c onion, chopped 2 garlic clovesContinue reading "Rock Star Vegetable Does it Again (Faux Risotto Recipe)"
Chia seeds can be served in drinks or smoothies, sprinkled on oatmeal, salads or stirred into Greek yogurt .. it has a neutral flavor so it goes with anything When soaked chia seeds take on a gel-like consistency and can actually be quite filling. Because they hold water they’re great for keeping the body hydrated.Continue reading "“Chia Seed” Recipe"
Here’s a simple recipe for you to follow. For a little xtra flavor I’ve included a delicious sauce to put on top. STEEL-CUT OATMEAL the RECIPE : Measure 1 cup uncooked put in to 4 cups of boiling water Add cinnamon Bring down to low temp lt simmer about 20-25 minutes .. monitorContinue reading "STEEL-CUT OATMEAL RECIPE"
