These are a few of the recipes I'm going to try this week. I hope they go over well with everyone. The girls have been kind of picky lately. I doubt they will eat the Jerusalem Salad (it's a little spicy), but I'm really hoping they will try the Super Simple Spaghetti and Jerusalem Salad.
Super Simple Spaghetti
Mary Jane Medlock
Serves 2 (I'm going to triple this recipe)
1 medium spaghetti squash
2 medium ripe vine tomatoes chopped
Juice of one small lemon
1 - 2 cloves of fresh garlic minced or chopped
2 - 3 Tbs. of olive oil
Fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon of oregano
Directions: Cut spaghetti squash in half (clean out seeds). In a baking dish put spaghetti squash (facing down) in a 375 degree oven. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until done. Let cool for about 5 minutes. Using fork, scoop out the spaghetti squash into a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss. Eat warm or cold.
YUM YUM!!
Spicy Black Bean Salad
Heidi
2 cans black beans
1/2 red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 yellow, orange or green pepper, finely chopped
1 lime, juiced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves removed from stems and chopped
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
2 TBSP. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. garlic powder (or 2 cloves minced garlic)
1/4 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. chile habanero sauce (or Tabasco)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions: Mix.
A friend of mine has lost 10 pounds in 10 days just by using Greens powder and eating a diet of 80% raw, alkalizing foods and 20% less-alkalizing! She wanted me to share this recipe with everyone.
Jerusalem Salad
Sue Mount
1/3 cup tahini
2 Tbs. Olive Oil
1-2 cloves garlic,
crushed Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 Tbs. parsley Salt/RealSalt to taste
Water
1 cucumber
6 roma tomatoes, or 3 regular tomatoes
Directions: Mix first 6 ingredients in a salad bowl; add water to thin the tahini. Stir thoroughly to make a dressing. Dice cucumber and tomatoes. Toss in dressing. You can let this sit for an hour to allow the flavors to meld.
I have to give credit to www.phmiracleliving.com for these recipes. :)
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Compromising...
Trying to make something that everyone will eat has been a challenge, especially for dinner. Since Brooklyn will not eat potatoes, I decided to try mashed potatoes with garlic, a little rice milk, sea salt and pepper. She ate a few bites, but REALLY wants the brown stuff that goes on top... (gravy). I'll have to try to figure that one out.
Asparagas cooked in olive oil, seasoned with sea salt, lemon, stevia (natural sweetener) and toasted sliced almonds. VERY tasty.
Asparagas cooked in olive oil, seasoned with sea salt, lemon, stevia (natural sweetener) and toasted sliced almonds. VERY tasty.
Day Trip to Santa Cruz
I realize this is a really old post and doesn't even have anything to do with eating healthy, but I posted this on the wrong blog, and then later my camera was stolen with all these pics on it. I thought I would post the draft that I have saved. I'm so glad I posted some pics before I lost everything!
The girls first experience in the ocean.
Free concert on the beach: STARSHIP- "We Built This City"
Playing in the sand waiting for the concert to start...
While Ric saved our spot for the concert, I took the girls down to the beach.
We watched a couple street performers; rode on the carousel; played video games and had the famous corn dog and pink cotton candy. I didn't realize how much it cooled off at night, so we were all FREEZING by the time we got back to our car to drive back home.Next time:
Jackets
Buckets/Shovels
"Magic" soap
Single jogging stroller
Thursday, June 11, 2009
It is a JOURNEY
It's not all going to happen overnight...I started out the day with a green shake. The girls and a couple of their friends even tried it and seemed to like it. They had fun making green mustaches...it was cute.
Lunch for the girls was almond butter and honey sandwich on wheat, grapes and a string cheese. For me, it was a guacamole dip and chips, almonds and grapes.
Dinner was NOT healthy...frozen pizzas and donuts...(I had about 3 donuts). I know it wasn't a good choice, but we are on a journey...and part of the journey is making mistakes and moving on. There are going to be some bumps in the path.
I struggle with what to make for dinner. Brooklyn has become somewhat of a picky eater, and I can't be preparing 4 different dinners every night. And then to try and make it healthy and still edible...that's another bump in the road. We'll smooth it out eventually though...
Lunch for the girls was almond butter and honey sandwich on wheat, grapes and a string cheese. For me, it was a guacamole dip and chips, almonds and grapes.
Dinner was NOT healthy...frozen pizzas and donuts...(I had about 3 donuts). I know it wasn't a good choice, but we are on a journey...and part of the journey is making mistakes and moving on. There are going to be some bumps in the path.
I struggle with what to make for dinner. Brooklyn has become somewhat of a picky eater, and I can't be preparing 4 different dinners every night. And then to try and make it healthy and still edible...that's another bump in the road. We'll smooth it out eventually though...
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Raining almonds!
Almonds: packed full of protein, fibre, calcium, magnesium, potassium (yes, 3 of the 4 most alkaline minerals) vitamin E and other antioxidants and phytochemicals - and unsaturated fat.
If possible, remember to soak your almonds overnight in order to increase the potential for the body to digest the nutrients and goodness...
HEALTH BENEFITS:
*Regulates cholesterol: Regular consumption of almonds helps to increase the level of high density lipoproteins (HDL) and reduce the level of low density lipoproteins (LDL), thereby effectively controlling cholesterol levels. LDL cholesterol is called bad cholesterol.
*Good for heart: Mono-saturated fat, protein and potassium contained in almonds are good for the heart. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and reduces the risk of heart diseases. The presence of magnesium in almonds helps to avoid heart attacks.
*Regulates blood pressure: Potassium present in almond helps to regulates blood pressure. Almonds are very low in sodium which also helps in containing blood pressure.
*Good for brain: Almond is a source of many nutrients which helps in brain development. Almond induces high intellectual level.
*Prevention of cancer: Almond improves the movement of food through the colon, thereby preventing colon cancer.
*Protection against diabetes: Almond also helps in reducing the rise in sugar and insulin levels after meals. This offers protection from diabetes.
Good in pregnancy: Almond contains folic acid. Folic acid helps to ensure no birth defects in newborn babies.
*Reduce weight: Unsweetened almond milk helps one to reduce weight. The mono-saturated fat contained in almonds satisfies appetite and prevents over-eating. Studies have revealed that almond rich low calorie diet is good for obese people to assist in shedding their weight.
*Avoids constipation: Almond contains fiber. Fiber rich food help avoid constipation.
*Boosts energy: The presence of Manganese, Copper and Riboflavin helps in energy production.
*Prevent Gallstones: Regular consumption of nuts helps reduce the risk of developing Gallstones by about 25 percent.
If possible, remember to soak your almonds overnight in order to increase the potential for the body to digest the nutrients and goodness...
HEALTH BENEFITS:
*Regulates cholesterol: Regular consumption of almonds helps to increase the level of high density lipoproteins (HDL) and reduce the level of low density lipoproteins (LDL), thereby effectively controlling cholesterol levels. LDL cholesterol is called bad cholesterol.
*Good for heart: Mono-saturated fat, protein and potassium contained in almonds are good for the heart. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and reduces the risk of heart diseases. The presence of magnesium in almonds helps to avoid heart attacks.
*Regulates blood pressure: Potassium present in almond helps to regulates blood pressure. Almonds are very low in sodium which also helps in containing blood pressure.
*Good for brain: Almond is a source of many nutrients which helps in brain development. Almond induces high intellectual level.
*Prevention of cancer: Almond improves the movement of food through the colon, thereby preventing colon cancer.
*Protection against diabetes: Almond also helps in reducing the rise in sugar and insulin levels after meals. This offers protection from diabetes.
Good in pregnancy: Almond contains folic acid. Folic acid helps to ensure no birth defects in newborn babies.
*Reduce weight: Unsweetened almond milk helps one to reduce weight. The mono-saturated fat contained in almonds satisfies appetite and prevents over-eating. Studies have revealed that almond rich low calorie diet is good for obese people to assist in shedding their weight.
*Avoids constipation: Almond contains fiber. Fiber rich food help avoid constipation.
*Boosts energy: The presence of Manganese, Copper and Riboflavin helps in energy production.
*Prevent Gallstones: Regular consumption of nuts helps reduce the risk of developing Gallstones by about 25 percent.
One avoids the risk of Alzheimer's disease by consuming almonds. Consumption of almonds is also good for improving complexion and boosting immunity.
So...stock up on those almonds...(unsalted and unroasted)
So...stock up on those almonds...(unsalted and unroasted)
All about avocados...
Avocados don't ripen until after they are picked.
They are ripe when they yield to a gentle squeeze on the round end.
If you buy them and they are hard, let them sit out on the counter for 3 to 5 days...OR...to help them ripen faster, put them in a paper bag with a banana or apple and let sit at room temperature for 1 to 3 days.
Once your avocado is ripe, you can store it in the fridge for 5 to 7 days. Do not place a hard avocado in the fridge. The skin will turn darker, but it will not ripen.
You can FREEZE avocado! Not whole or in slices, but as a puree. Just empty the avocado into a bowl and mix it with lime juice ( 1 T per two avocados). Put into container with lid, leaving room at the top for expansion during freezing, and freeze up to 5 months! Plan to use the puree within 3 days at most after thawing it, and drain off any water before using it.
To help prevent browning, put plastic wrap directly on the surface so that no air gets at it.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
Did you know that avocados have several health benefits? Scientists have proved that a certain toxin present in avocados is able to kill cancer cells - it is used both in prevention and treatment of prostate and breast cancers. Furthermore, potassium in avocado can regulate pressure of blood, and oleic acid in avocado can be used to lower cholesterol level in the blood.
Now go buy your box of avocados!! :)
They are ripe when they yield to a gentle squeeze on the round end.
If you buy them and they are hard, let them sit out on the counter for 3 to 5 days...OR...to help them ripen faster, put them in a paper bag with a banana or apple and let sit at room temperature for 1 to 3 days.
Once your avocado is ripe, you can store it in the fridge for 5 to 7 days. Do not place a hard avocado in the fridge. The skin will turn darker, but it will not ripen.
You can FREEZE avocado! Not whole or in slices, but as a puree. Just empty the avocado into a bowl and mix it with lime juice ( 1 T per two avocados). Put into container with lid, leaving room at the top for expansion during freezing, and freeze up to 5 months! Plan to use the puree within 3 days at most after thawing it, and drain off any water before using it.
To help prevent browning, put plastic wrap directly on the surface so that no air gets at it.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
Did you know that avocados have several health benefits? Scientists have proved that a certain toxin present in avocados is able to kill cancer cells - it is used both in prevention and treatment of prostate and breast cancers. Furthermore, potassium in avocado can regulate pressure of blood, and oleic acid in avocado can be used to lower cholesterol level in the blood.
Now go buy your box of avocados!! :)
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Time for DINNER!
I'm still learning, so I don't know if I'm eating totally alkaline yet, but here is a simple meal for dinner. All of my family enjoyed it, except Addyson wasn't too fond of the fish...
Here is a really yummy recipe for the Salmon:
Ingredients (Makes 3 servings)
1/2 cup cilantro, stems removed, chopped
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, separated
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 lb salmon fillet (3 small)
Directions
1Grease pan with 1T olive oil.
2Place fillets, skin side down in an 8x8 baking dish.
3Combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, remaining olive oil, and (if desired) salt in a small bowl.
4Pour mixture over fish.
5Bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes, to desired doneness. (Thicker fillets will require additional time.).
ENJOY!!
Salmon (fresh is best, but frozen is next best)
Brown Rice with black beans and pico (go light on the rice)
Broccoli (again...fresh is better)
Here is a really yummy recipe for the Salmon:
Ingredients (Makes 3 servings)
1/2 cup cilantro, stems removed, chopped
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, separated
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 lb salmon fillet (3 small)
Directions
1Grease pan with 1T olive oil.
2Place fillets, skin side down in an 8x8 baking dish.
3Combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, remaining olive oil, and (if desired) salt in a small bowl.
4Pour mixture over fish.
5Bake at 425 for 12-15 minutes, to desired doneness. (Thicker fillets will require additional time.).
ENJOY!!
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