tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499167918971217092024-02-20T02:54:12.829-05:00Domestic ProductionsJesus...Family...Food...Home...Nutrition...HealthLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227403164916931871noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149916791897121709.post-48469340722662726312011-06-02T18:11:00.001-04:002011-06-03T13:43:19.242-04:00Healthy Blog Recipes to Try #1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4T0HUOGZXdw/S5_TyxaiJJI/AAAAAAAAAI4/8I2XUWTvDL4/s1600/197_9796.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4T0HUOGZXdw/S5_TyxaiJJI/AAAAAAAAAI4/8I2XUWTvDL4/s320/197_9796.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
There are so many good and "good for you" recipes, that it's hard to keep up with all of them.<br />
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So I decided when I came across something I'd like to make, I'd gather them up, hoping you might like to try them also.<br />
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I'm looking forward to making these! <br />
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<a href="http://troyerslovinglife.blogspot.com/2011/05/recipe-lentil-sloppy-joes.html">Lentil Sloppy Joes</a> from <b>Loving Life</b><br />
Only changes would be agave nectar or rapadurah (a less processed sugar cane) for the brown sugar<br />
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<a href="http://confessionsofarecoveringchocoholic.com/2011/05/24/cheesy-broccoli-stuffed-chicken-breast-recipe/">Cheesy Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breast</a> from <b>Confessions of a Recovering Chocoholic</b><br />
No frying, extra breading or creamy sauces, just a good hearty meal<br />
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<a href="http://www.16ballsintheair.com/2011/05/superfood-pancakes.html">Superfood Pancakes</a> from <b>16 Balls in the Air</b><br />
Wait til you see this one!<br />
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<a href="http://www.dailybitesblog.com/2011/05/31/peanut-butter-freezer-treats/">Peanut Butter Freezer Treats</a> from <b>Daily Bites</b><br />
Yummy!<br />
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<a href="http://mrsedsresearchandrecipes.blogspot.com/2011/05/grain-free-fig-bars-scd.html">Grain Free Fig Bars</a> from <b>Mrs Ed's Research and Recipes</b><br />
Always looking for more ways to eat figs!<br />
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Would you expect to find a salmon dip recipe on a <a href="http://fashionfauxxpas.blogspot.com/2011/03/yogurt-smoked-salmon-dip.html">fashion blog</a>? I didn't, but here it is.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Smoked Salmon Yogurt Dip </span></div><br />
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt<br />
4 oz. smoked salmon (I got a BOGO)<br />
Splash of lemon juice (very little splash)<br />
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Place in food processor and spin until the dip gets thick, pink and creamy. I ate it on Triscuits for a nice little snack. If you have time to let it sit, it just gets better, but for me, that wasn't as option. (When you gotta have, you gotta have it.)<br />
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You can also add other ingredients if you wish, but the point for this dip today was<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">to </span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>satisfy a craving for a smoked salmon cream cheese bagel</b></span></span>. Yes, sometimes I just want one. This had to be something quick, easy AND healthy. <br />
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Exchanged cream cheese for plain Greek yogurt<br />
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Exchanged bagel for original whole grain Triscuits or my <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/04/gluten-free-wheat-thin-crackers.html">gluten free crackers</a><br />
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Satisfaction? Yes, in my tummy, checkbook and my "thinker", knowing I made an investment in my well being. <br />
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Now that I've started blogging again, I really want to stay consistent and not get "blogged down" so when I read this timely article, I thought others may benefit also. <br />
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It's from Becoming Minimalist, a great blog about keeping things simple.<br />
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It made me think.<br />
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What are my reasons for blogging?<br />
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After reading his list, I decided...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">I'd love to inspire others to a better life through good nutrition and other avenues of healthy choices. </span></i></span><br />
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Click <a href="http://www.becomingminimalist.com/2011/05/23/choose-your-own-blogging-success/">HERE</a> for the article.<br />
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<i>What are your reasons for blogging? </i><br />
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To keep this as simple as possible, I want to post some of the productions that have been "manufactured" with my ever active hands. Some have been 15 minutes, others have been 15 days BUT I have completed all I've set my hand to do and that makes me feel good!<br />
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So I'm going to try and keep to my 15 minute goal mark to my posts and not get "blogged". (That means not getting bogged down with my blog!) I have a lot that the Lord Jesus has called me to do and I am READY to get 'er done.<br />
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Keeping it Simple and Keeping it Real!<br />
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Why is something like this a healthy venture? Because being productive, changing your environment for the better, and accomplishing a goal are key markers for a feeling of good health. <br />
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1. Have a plan. (I like written, others like mental)<br />
2. Get started! Don't procrastinate.<br />
3. Finish what you start.<br />
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Number one, I am great with lists and plans. Number two and three are hard for me! BUT it can be done; if I can do it, you can do it. <br />
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My first Home Project was to reupholster our dining room chairs. After many visits to JoAnn Fabrics and wrestling with the wrong size foam (another story) I finally got them done and (whew) they look fabulous. If you want to do this, watch Youtube videos and GO FOR IT!<br />
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Here's my simple and real chair project...<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>Obviously, my cat loves to be the center of attention...</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>(Just keep looking at the cat and not the chairs, please)</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<i>The fabulous fabric up close...</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i-NAfT7PLjo/Tdx1jlmVC4I/AAAAAAAAAPA/LDJ-VMCWNzA/s1600/IMAG0207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i-NAfT7PLjo/Tdx1jlmVC4I/AAAAAAAAAPA/LDJ-VMCWNzA/s400/IMAG0207.jpg" width="223" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>My finished chairs!! </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>My goal and reminder to myself...It's not about perfection, it's about production. "Redeeming the time wisely with the Lord in what He has<i> </i>called<i> </i>me to do" is the motto for today. (What He's <i>called</i> me to do is important. Not just what I <i>want</i> to do.)<br />
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That being said, my chairs look awesome and my family is being blessed by the fruit of my hands.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><i>What home projects do you have planned this season?</i></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do you need more energy? Like our cat, do you feel like you want to take naps during the day? Do you need a caffeine fix in the morning or afternoon just to make it through the day?</span> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do you feel like you can't exercise because of a lack of energy? Let's look at a very short list of why there could be a deficit and go over a very basic plan to increase your energy...</span><br />
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</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>1. Lack of sleep</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>2. Poor eating plan</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>3. Lack of exercise</b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">These three are the most common reasons <i>the average person</i> has a lack of energy. Let's briefly look at each and explore possible remedies.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">1.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> A lack of sleep</span> is usually remedied by getting on a regular sleep schedule, eliminating caffeine in the afternoon and evening, and increasing your energy expenditure during the day. Here are some other common and uncommon helps from <a href="http://www.iloveindia.com/">www.iloveindia.com</a><br />
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- Following the same routine every night</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">- Apply hot packs to the spine and have a hot footbath before going to bed. (ooh, that sounds good!)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">- Take a ripe banana and mash it. Add roasted cumin seeds to it and mix properly. Consume this mashed mix before going to sleep. (a healthy substitute for the midnight snacker)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">- Increase in the consumption of vitamin B foods such as whole grains and nuts. (Which leads to our next culprit of energy...)</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">2.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> A poor eating plan</span> can certainly deprive your body of nutrients that supply constant energy throughout the day. We need to eat properly balanced calories. What do I mean by that? We want nutrient dense food, not empty calories. Afternoon snacks are the biggest culprit. <b>What constitutes empty calories that perhaps we think give us energy to keep us going the rest of the day but actually zap us? </b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">caffeinated soft drinks (diet or not) <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">granola bars with sugar/corn syrup (supposed to be healthy, right?)<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">energy drinks such as Monster, Red Bull (look <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy_drink">here </a>for adverse affects)<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">specialty coffee drinks/black teas (I know these are delicious, but have you actually looked at the calories and sugar levels these contain? (Look at carbs with zero fiber) Look up your favorite drink <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/menu/catalog/nutrition?drink=all#drink=all&page=undefined">here</a>)<br />
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regular coffee? Adrenal fatigue can be caused by too much <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/012352.html">caffeine</a>.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">little 5 hour bottles of caffeine (must we go there?)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">chips, pretzels, chocolate, vending machine goodies</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">All of these are empty calories that will give you a short term boost that leave you holding the bag on energy for the rest of the day.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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Veggies or Fruit with a protein to balance blood sugar levels<br />
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Carrots, celery sticks, and apples along with nuts (almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, or peanut butter or almond butter) <i>The fruit helps alleviate the sweet tooth some of us get in the PM and the crunch psychologically wakes us up.</i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
Good energy bars (fruit-sweetened)<br />
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Yogurt Smoothie (with protein or veggie powder balancing sugar levels)<br />
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Hummus and organic chips (Archer Farms organic corn chip, Garden of Eatin)<br />
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Trail Mix (basically dried fruits and nuts, or combo of nuts, no fruit) (no MM's please)<br />
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Veggies with yogurt dip<br />
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These are just to name a few. Experiment to see what you like best. Actually, sometimes it's a matter of what you can tolerate best in the beginning of your healthy eating plan. We can be honest, right? It's hard to compare a Dark Cherry Mocha Coffee Latte with a celery stick, apple and almonds... I completely understand. But remember, it's all a matter of habit and what you get used to. <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Examine and Exchange</b></span> those unhealthy empty calories that take your money and leave you with nothing, lack of energy most of all, feeling bad and guilty the rest of the day. Fight Back! You're worth it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">3.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> Lack of exercise</span> is our third reason the average person has no energy. You're probably saying, "What do you mean? <i>I have no energy</i>...How am I supposed to exercise if I don't have energy to begin with??" It's a vicious cycle, isn't it? That's exactly what I'm saying...<b>Begin to exercise and you will get more energy</b>. At this point, it's mind over matter.<br />
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-<b>Choose a time</b> when you can consistently exercise. Morning, Afternoon, or Evening? Whatever time you choose, guard it. You don't really want to exercise late evening because that could interfere with your sleep. But if you work outside the home, exercise when you get home then fix a quick healthy dinner by using a crockpot, 15-30 minute meals, or leftovers. <b>Planning is Key both in exercise and cooking healthy.</b><br />
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-<b>Choose your exercise</b>. You can walk, swim or go to a gym but I am on a kick right now of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&tag=mozilla-20&index=blended&link_code=qs&field-keywords=30%20day%20shred&sourceid=Mozilla-search">Jillian Michael's exercise DVDs</a>. Why? Because (1) they are effective (2) anyone can do them (remember Biggest <strike>Loser</strike> Winner?) and (3) she motivates many people in a no-nonsense, "just do it" approach without making you feel like you can't. I would recommend these for anyone. Are they easy? NO WAY! But can you work up to it? MOST CERTAINLY! She combines weights (hand weights), with cardio, and stomach exercises (abs). The 30 Day Shred DVD is inexpensive, so are the weights. No excuse, right? Wait, there's more...<span style="font-size: large;">it only takes 20 minutes</span>. Yep, that's it. Am I getting any compensation for this. NO, I just want to help those who need it.<br />
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We live in busy times but<b> </b><i>you</i><b> </b>choose what you want to do with the time you have. If you eat the foods close to the original way God made them (not processed) and give your body the exercise and sleep it needs... You will live a happier, more productive and satisfying life. Is that all there is? No, obviously not, but that's a good start over what <i>you can control</i>. <br />
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I saw this on <a href="http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/inspiration-successful-people-arent-born-that-way.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DiseaseProof+%28Disease+Proof%29">DiseaseProof.com</a> today and thought it appropriate.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<i>I think that sums it up...What changes will you make today? </i><b></b><br />
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This is linked to:<br />
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<a href="http://blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com/2010/04/tempt-my-tummy-tuesdaytexas-golden.html"><b>Tempt My Tummy</b></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">No nutrition facts this time I just want to bask in this recipe that was a wonderful Sunday meal, or two or three, for us.</span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>BBQ Shredded Chicken with Coleslaw on Sweet Potato Rolls</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">This actually is a <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">meal that takes little preparation if you don't make your own rolls</span>, 15 minutes would do it, but the combination of the bbq, coleslaw, and sweet potato sounded too good to pass up.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><i>BBQ Crockpot Chicken</i> </span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">(This is so simple you don't need a recipe but here's what I did.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">3 </span><span style="font-size: small;">whole </span><span style="font-size: small;">(6 halves) </span><span style="font-size: small;">chicken breasts boneless and skinless </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">BBQ sauce (I used Xagave recipe <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/02/xagave-barbecue-sauce.html">here</a>)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Teriyaki sauce (Xagave recipe to come)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Cook on high for 3-4 hours. Shred. Keep warm in juices.</span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-size: small;">Creamy Coleslaw </span></i></b><br />
<i><span style="font-size: small;">(inspired by Bobby Flay's <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/creamy-cole-slaw-recipe/index.html">Creamy Coleslaw</a>)</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">1 head cabbage (used thickest slice</span><span style="font-size: small;">r on food processor blade)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2 large carrots (shredded)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">3/4 c. mayonaise</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1-2 tbsp. grated onion</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp. sugar or agave nectar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2 tbsp. white vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1 tbsp. dry mustard</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp. celery seed</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp. salt </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">freshly ground pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Combine dressing then mix thoroughly with cabbage and carrot.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Set aside.</span><br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: small;">Whole Wheat Sweet Potato Rolls</span></b></i><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">(inspired by Floyd at <a href="http://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/4862/sweet-potato-rolls">TheFreshLoaf.com</a>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Combine to make a paste:</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1 sweet potato, baked </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1 c. milk (I used 1/2 c. water and 1/2 c. yogurt)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1/2 c.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> white or brown sugar</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">(I used Rapadurah -evaporated cane juice) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">3-4 c. whole wheat flour (or use 1/2 white and 1/2 wheat)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">2 tsp. instant yeast (next time I'd use 3 tsp. with whole wheat)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1-1/2 tsp. sea salt</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp. cinnamon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Mix in 2 cups of the flour with other dry ingredients. Add to sweet potato mixture until thoroughly combined. Add 1/4 c. flour at a time until dough is tacky but workable. Knead by hand or machine 5-10 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Set dough to rise in covered bowl for 1 to 1-1/2 hours with 3 stretch and folds until doubled in size. (Click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0o4asEGW78">here</a> for info on stretch and folds)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Divide in a dozen or so pieces, shape in rolls, and allow to rise until doubled, another hour or so. (Mine didn't quite double)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes (25 for me) until they begin to brown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Slice open rolls.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Coat with BBQ sauce.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Pile with Shredded BBQ Chicken.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Pile with Creamy Coleslaw.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Top with bun. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Devour...or politely stuff in mouth so you get the taste of bun, bbq and coleslaw all in one. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The amazing thing is that I didn't think this was going to turn out at all. The chicken breasts were dry in the beginning but as it sat in the juices it turned more like shredded pork. (My family thought it was pork!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The buns took way longer than the directions said because I used whole wheat flour. I wrote the times in the above directions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">But patience paid off...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The next two meals with the leftovers were just as delicious. When we ran out of rolls we used toasted whole wheat bread (double fiber 6g per slice) and it was good also.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If you happen to be pressed for time, use whole wheat bread and bottled bbq sauce. Do what you can! Everyone will still enjoy it!</span><br />
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</b></span></div><i style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What is your favorite delicious healthy meal?</i><br />
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<i style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For more great recipes:</i><br />
<a href="http://diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com/2010/04/crock-pot-wednesday-cheesy-corn-and.html"><i style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Crockpot Wednesday</i></a><br />
<a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/2010/04/quest-for-low-calorie-q.html"><i style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Foodie Friday</i></a><br />
<a href="http://momtrends.blogspot.com/2010/04/recipes-for-kids.html#more"><i style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Friday Food</i></a><br />
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Since we've just covered <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/04/basic-3-grains-galore-san-fransico.html">Grains</a> in our Basics Series I thought I'd take a moment to share a recipe that is gluten free for so many of those that have gluten sensitivities or intolerance issues. My daughter prefers gluten free food and it's probably a good idea not to bombard our system with gluten so I was extremely happy when I found these crackers that turned out crispy and delicious.<br />
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<b>Here's a quick list of nutrient dense, superfood, gluten free grains and seeds:</b><br />
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brown rice<br />
flaxseeds<br />
wild rice<br />
millet<br />
amaranth<br />
quinoa (keen' wa)<br />
buckwheat<br />
yellow corn</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">oats (not processed alongside gluten grains)<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The first time I made these crackers, they were too thick and were chewy not crisp. So the second time, I rolled them as thin as possible, laid them on the sheet and cooked until the edges were browned some. My daughter, along with the rest of us, <strike>devoured</strike> ate them all. The only change I would make is to double or triple the batch so they'd last longer than 10 minutes. :)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S8vCR4n9ILI/AAAAAAAAAL0/sXaSsUaIyEs/s1600/197_9737.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S8vCR4n9ILI/AAAAAAAAAL0/sXaSsUaIyEs/s400/197_9737.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Hopefully, from these pictures you can see how thin to roll the dough. And you can definitely see the specks of flaxseed. The crackers shrink and pull apart while they bake so you don't have to separate it, a real time saver. :)</i></span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">While we try to limit our dairy, I didn't feel inclined to switch the butter for olive oil but I may try at some point. The flavor right now is pretty good and we're enjoying them as they are.<br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I first saw this recipe at <a href="http://joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/02/diy-wheat-thins.html">Finding Joy in My Kitchen.</a> So if you want the whole wheat version of Wheat Thin Crackers, be sure to check out her blog along with her other delicious healthy recipes. </span></div><br />
This gluten free version calls for a grinder (and so many people have them now) but if you don't, that's perfectly fine; there are great gluten free flours out there so use what you have available. I, personally, was determined to find a flour that was gluten free, freshly ground, and highly nutritious. This is what I developed...</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Gluten Free Wheat Thin Crackers</span></b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Inspired by <a href="http://joyinmykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/02/diy-wheat-thins.html">Finding Joy in My Kitchen</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b><i>Nutritious Gluten Free Flour Mix</i> </b>(refer to <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/03/nutrient-packed-gluten-free-mini.html">Gluten Free Muffins</a>)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1-1/2 c. brown rice (grinds to make about 2 1/2 c. flour)<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 c. amaranth </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 c. millet<br />
(I put these two together and blend on high in a <a href="http://www.blendtec.com/">Blendtec</a>. Makes about 3/4 c. flour)<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 c. flaxseed (I blend on med. high in Blendtec. Makes about 1/2 c.)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div>Total flour comes to about 3-3/4 c., enough for a triple batch. This is a gluten free flour mix that can be substituted for wheat flour. I keep the leftover in a freezer bag in the freezer.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">For one batch:</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Mix together</i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1-1/4 c. Nutritious Gluten Free Flour mix (above)<br />
1/2 tsp. sea salt</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 tsp. paprika<br />
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<i>Add rest of ingredients and stir until combined</i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 tbsp. raw honey</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/8 tsp. vanilla extract<br />
2-3 tbsp. butter <br />
a little less than 1/4 c. water (use only what is necessary to make dough moist but not too wet)<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Now you have some choices here:</i><br />
1) If you soak your grains, put in frig overnight. (Bring to room temp before using)<br />
2) If you use fleshly ground flour you may want to let it absorb for 20-60 minutes.<br />
3) Or use it right away; the choice is yours and depends on how much time you have. :)<br />
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When you're ready to bake, divide in two, and roll as thin as possible on parchment paper sprinkled with flour. (Otherwise, it would tear when moved) Move whole paper on cookie sheet and cut with pizza cutter into crackers. Optional: can sprinkle a little sea salt over top of crackers before cutting and press lightly.<br />
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Bake at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes until lightly browned. In my oven, 8 minutes was perfect. It depends how small or large you cut your crackers.<br />
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We like them best, thin and crispy, served with <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/02/roasted-tomato-salsa-spicy-chipotle.html">Spicy Chipotle Salmon Dip</a>.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So <b>in about 15 minutes</b>, you can have your first batch of crunchy crackers to go with any healthy dip or crudites that you like. It's not hard to have healthy home cooked food in 15 minutes, sometimes it just takes a little planning and determination.<br />
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</div><i style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">How do you like to serve your crackers?</i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For more delicious recipes, visit these great blogs:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span><br />
<a href="http://www.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/slightly-indulgent-tuesday-42010/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Slightly Indulgent Tuesdays</span></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com/2010/04/tempt-my-tummy-tuesdaya-guacamole.html">Tempt My Tummy Tuesdays</a></span><br />
<a href="http://beautyandbedlam.com/food-presentation-tasty-tuesday/"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tasty Tuesday</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The grains I'm exploring here are, overall, ones we eat as main or side dishes but they can also be ground for breads or muffins. But I'd rather cover those specific grinding grains separately so we'll talk about those later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Okay, the nitty gritty of it all...Here are three lists that give you the most nutrient dense grains and pseudograins (seeds though commonly referred to as grains). I'll cover seeds and nuts separately also but these psuedograins are usually used as "cook and eat" grains.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.superfoodsrx.com/products">Superfoods Rx</a> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">by Dr. Steven Pratt</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Oats, wheat germ, and ground flaxseed are his top Superfoods, followed by brown rice, barley, wheat, millet, bulgar wheat, amaranth, quinoa, triticale, kamut, yellow corn, wild rice, spelt, couscous</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Health-Weight-Younger-Longer/dp/097996671X">Eat for Health</a> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">by Dr. Joel Fuhrman</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">barley, buckwheat, millet, oats, quinoa, wild rice</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.brendanbrazier.com/book/index.html">Thrive</a> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span">by Brendan Brazier</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Pseudograins</span></i> (all are gluten free, easily digestible, alkaline-forming)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa, wild rice</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: large;">Grains</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">brown rice, millet, teff, spelt (contains gluten but in considerably smaller quantities than whole wheat)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I really like this book, THRIVE. It contains gluten free, dairy free, and soy free ingredients and recipes. He is a vegan Ironman competitor (not Strongman but the guys who bike, swim and run.) It is all about high energy, high nutrient foods. Be forewarned this is probably not for the healthy food beginner. It does contain some unusual ingredients but all can be found at the health food store and some can cost a pretty penny. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are so many grains to choose from and so many nutrients in each to fill those nutrient voids in our bodies that it would be wise to try one new grain every week or two. You'll have your favorites but continue introducing and experimenting with each. Remember "examine and exchange" the grains you use now for healthier choices.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What is the biggest complaint about changing to whole grains? The time it takes to cook them. And I understand completely, after all, my premise here is to work in 15 minute increments. For those grains that cook a while, you just need to plan accordingly but that's what I like about quinoa, cooks in 20 minutes and is a great substitute for white rice dishes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What is so special about quinoa (keen' wa)? Here is a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7uvygMiwfo">great video </a>that will tell you everything I wanted to write. If you don't have time to watch it, the thing you need to know for sure is...please RINSE YOUR QUINOA. Here's a picture of a sieve to use for rinsing the toxin off your seeds. (Yes, toxin, but more than likely it's been pre-rinsed before you bought it but I rinse to make sure it's all off anyway.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This recipe is adapted from Chef Paul Prudhomme's book, Seasoned America. Well, really the only thing close is the spice mix but it was the inspiration of this quinoa dish, and the first time we liked quinoa. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 1/2 tsp. sea salt </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 tsp. dry mustard</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley (opt)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 tsp. dried basil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 - 3/4 tsp. grd. ginger</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 tsp. black pepper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 tsp. onion powder</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 tsp. garlic powder</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(I know this is a lot of spice but once you buy it, you have it, even the inexpensive brands will do.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 tbs. oil (olive or grapeseed)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 onion (3/4 c. chopped) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1-2 stalks celery (1/2 c. chopped)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 - 2 large cloves chopped garlic</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 c. rinsed quinoa </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(I used the ivory but the red quinoa, pictured in the grains above top right, is great also!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For fastest cooking, while onion sautes, heat 3 1/2 c. water, veggie broth, or chicken broth til boiling and then add to quinoa above.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Bring to another boil, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. You'll know when it's done when you see cute little spirals all over the quinoa.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Serve with warmed peas and sliced tomatoes for a light meal or add cooked chicken or ground turkey also for a hearty one dish entree. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Grains are used best nutritionally when soaked, sprouted or cooked in water. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The internet is covered with cooking times and recipes for all the grains above. Most people are used to the flavor, or lack thereof, of white rice as their main grain. With all these healthier grains there is a new "flavor" with each. Be patient and explore new recipes with spices, herbs, veggies, and broths to give delicious, some would call tolerable, flavor to each grain you introduce to your family.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>What is going to be your first new grain to try this week?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>This post is linked to:</i></span><br />
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<a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/2010/04/foodie-friday.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Foodie Fridays</i></span></a><br />
<a href="http://annkroeker.wordpress.com/2010/04/15/food-on-fridays-disney-snack/"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Food on Fridays</i></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://momtrends.blogspot.com/2010/04/friday-food-best-iced-tea-recipes.html"><i>Friday Food</i></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://whistlestopcooking.blogspot.com/2010/04/friday-favorite-linky-party.html"><i>Friday Favorite </i></a><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">"A thousand different sorts of trees, with their fruit were to be met with, and of a wonderfully delicious odor"</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">-A quote from Christopher Columbus' journal on his voyage- </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I don't know about you, but that quote makes my mouth water... Maybe it's because I love fruit, all fruits, every fruit. Some of my most cherished childhood moments are sitting around the table eating an avocado or mango with my mom. She had the magical way of invoking in all three of us kids a love for all kinds of food. Probably because <i>she</i> loved all sorts of food. Fruit is easy to like; I think everybody does. We just get stuck buying the same ol' ones, like our veggies.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Again, like in all food, there is the <b>nutritional hierarchy</b>. Let's look at the two authors and PhDs that we looked at before for the <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/03/basic-1-veggies-veggies-and-more.html">vegetable rankings</a>, <a href="http://www.diseaseproof.com/">Dr. Joel Fuhrman</a> and <a href="http://www.superfoodsrx.com/">Dr. Steven Pratt</a>.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Joel Fuhrman's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&tag=mozilla-20&index=blended&link_code=qs&field-keywords=eat%20for%20health&sourceid=Mozilla-search">Eat for Health</a> <span style="font-size: large;">High Nutrient Foods</span> chart lists these:</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-apples, apricots, <span style="color: blue;">blackberries</span>, <span style="color: blue;">blueberries</span>, <span style="color: blue;">grapefruit</span>, grapes, kiwis, mangoes, nectarines, all melons, <span style="color: blue;">oranges</span>, peaches, pears, <span style="color: blue;">persimmons</span>, pineapples, plums, <span style="color: blue;">raspberries</span>, <span style="color: blue;">strawberries</span>, <span style="color: blue;">tangerines</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Dr. Steven Pratt's book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&tag=mozilla-20&index=blended&link_code=qs&field-keywords=superfood%20rx&sourceid=Mozilla-search">Superfood Rx</a>, is the <span style="font-size: large;">original chart for superfoods</span>. His superfoods are in blue above with more listed here:</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-purple grapes (specifically), cranberries, boysenberries, currants, cherries and all other varieties of fresh, frozen, or dried berries.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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-red watermelon (specifically), red fleshed papaya, strawberry quava<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">He suggests eating 1 to 2 cups daily of the berries, and 1 serving each daily of the citrus and red fruits.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
Here's what Dr. Steven Pratt, in Superfood Rx, says about berries:<br />
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<i>"I think of the polyphenols in berries as the choir directors. The other nutrients are all members of a huge, effective choir, working together to create something much more powerful than each individual voice. With that in mind, and remembering that each polyphenol in each berry has something to contribute, mix it up! Don't limit your berry consumption to any particular kind. Eat them all!"</i><br />
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This speaks to not only eating a variety of berries but also a variety of fruits, in general. There are compounds yet to be discovered and they all work synergistically together for our benefit. Keep fruits as close to the original as possible. <br />
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Fruits are available in many ways,<span style="font-size: small;"> fresh and frozen</span> being the best. As far as berries are concerned, frozen berries are by far the most cost effective way; they don't spoil and you can thaw them, if frozen is not desired. But there is nothing like yummy fresh ripe fruit to go with ANY recipe at ANY time. You don't even need a recipe, just grab, wash and eat!<b> </b>It's that simple and is definitely <b>less than 15 minutes</b> to give you super nutrients to fuel your body.<br />
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This is one of those recipes in which you just use what you have available and make to suit your tastes. Definitely use the yogurt but use whatever fruit and nuts you have on hand. Easy prep and easy clean up.<br />
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Here it is: a <span style="font-size: small;">3 in 1 br</span>eakfast, snack or dessert recipe.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Powerful Fruity Parfait</span></div><br />
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small spoonful of all fruit jam (sweet surprise)<br />
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organic low fat yogurt (unsweetened)<br />
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spoonful of raw honey over yogurt<br />
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chopped strawberries (berries of all varieties)<br />
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1 tbsp. fresh squeezed tangerine juice (any citrus)<br />
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layer sliced almonds (or chopped nuts)<br />
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another layer of yogurt with honey on top<br />
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chopped strawberries and tangerine juice<br />
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topped with a few sliced almonds<br />
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My favorite way to serve this in the glasses my grandmother gave me. They make the meal pretty and special and remind me of her and her passion for pretty dishes.<br />
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Serve and enjoy your nutrient dense parfait that has eye appeal and taste appeal. Yum! Children of <i>all ages</i> enjoy meals like this. :)<br />
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This post is linked to:<br />
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<a href="http://beautyandbedlam.com/tasty-tuesday-its-all-about-you/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+beautyandbedlam%2FMCXv+%28Balancing+Beauty+and+Bedlam%29">Tasty Tuesdays</a><br />
<a href="http://blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com/2010/04/tempt-my-tummy-tuesday-whats-egg-to-do.html">Tempt My Tummy</a><br />
<a href="http://www.glutenfreehomemaker.com/2010/04/muffin-roundup-gluten-free-wednesdays.html">Gluten Free Wednesdays</a><br />
<a href="http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2010/04/real-food-wednesday-4710.html">Real Food Wednesday</a><br />
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<i>What are your basic food choices? Do they include High Nutrient/ Superfoods?</i></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/103/D3C2A150B49C1B00826C644FB69FAB09.png" style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227403164916931871noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149916791897121709.post-29021882274075140802010-04-01T14:58:00.000-04:002010-04-01T14:58:17.100-04:00Thirsty Thursday - What can I give?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S7ToWwzDk7I/AAAAAAAAAK8/k5CCmGfpPvs/s1600/124_2446.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S7ToWwzDk7I/AAAAAAAAAK8/k5CCmGfpPvs/s400/124_2446.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Nourishment for the spirit </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So as these past two weeks have gone by, I've dealt with meeting graduation deadlines (for a wonderful homeschooling graduation ceremony), sickness (yuk! makes me appreciate the years of health I've had), and home/church/activity management. Anyone else been there?</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So as Resurrection Day approaches, I've had the question lingering in my heart...What can I give? What can I offer to the Lord? Not that He needs anything from me, it's that I want to stay in a place of openness to Him.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So as I was praying and asking the Lord what can I offer? "Your words" was the answer. Now if you personally knew me, you would know that I'm not quiet as a churchmouse (people who know me are now chuckling at that statement). You would know that I love talking with people. So at the time when the answer came, I knew it was just right for "me". Isn't the Lord good about that?</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So my quest for this week of Resurrection Day celebration, is to guard my words. I have already failed many times since I started. No, not mean or vulgar but...</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">idle</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">complaining</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">not faith-filled</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">not productive</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">causing ill-will or division</span><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">meaningless</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Proverbs is such an excellent book on building one's character. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>12:25 Heaviness in the heart of a man makes it stoop; but a <span style="font-size: large;">good word</span> makes it glad.</i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>15:23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and <span style="font-size: large;">a word spoken in due season</span> how good it is!</i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>25:11 <span style="font-size: large;">A word fitly spoken</span> is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. </i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I want to that...</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Ultimately, what I'm striving to do is really concentrate on speaking what the Father wants me to speak, or not speak. That is so hard for me, especially the latter. Oh the tongue who can tame it? So here's my verse for what I am offering to the Lord, my words...</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Colossians 3:17 </i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him.</i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What are you giving to the Lord this Resurrection Day weekend? Yes, I know He did the final work; but neither will I offer unto the Lord my God that which costs me nothing. (2Samuel 24:24)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">May you have a Resurrection Day that glorifies Jesus Christ and brings you times of refreshing. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Basic #1 is about veggies. Have I lost anyone yet? I have to say that the veggies we grew up on are not the same ones as today and I'm not talking about nutritive value (although that's true) but I'm talking about the variety. We have so much to choose from that there shouldn't be any boredom in our eating plans. But there is and, I understand, because I get stuck buying the same things, myself.</span><br />
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</span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Are there more nutritious vegetables than others? Yes, but all kinds need to be eaten. The more variety you have, the more phytonutrients are available to you. Since we are talking about nutrient dense food, I'll take you to the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Health-Weight-Younger-Longer/dp/097996671X">Eat for Health</a> books by <a href="http://www.diseaseproof.com/">Dr. Joel Fuhrman</a> that give a list of nutrient dense vegetables. </span></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">romaine lettuce</span>, leaf lettuces, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">kale</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">collards</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Swiss chard</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">cabbage</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">spinach</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">bok choy</span>, parsley</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">artichokes, asparagus, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">broccoli</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">Brussels sprouts</span>, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">cabbage</span>, celery, cucumber, kohlrabi, okra, peas, green peppers, snow peas, string beans, zucchini</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">beets, eggplant, mushrooms, onions, <span style="color: blue;">tomatoes</span>, peppers, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">cauliflower</span></span>, squash, carrots</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The ones highlighted in <span style="color: blue;">blue</span> are also classified as <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">superfoods</span> in his book Superfoods Rx by <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=2-cKNVj_NAwC&printsec=frontcover&dq=superfoods&source=bl&ots=NuGuch_TmF&sig=Cbrdc5KAZXbkMhXiIwsC1pKNHvU&hl=en&ei=Ah6oS-eSEdKXtgeDuICKAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBkQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=&f=false">Dr. Steven Pratt</a>, along with these: </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;">Orange bell peppers, mustard and turnip greens, pumpkin, butternut squash, and sweet potatoes</span>. (I know some are scientifically classified as fruits but for sake of ease, we'll leave them here.)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Organic? Fresh? Frozen? There are so many choices and the answer is simply...buy what you can. Yes, organic is great but it's better to buy vegetables, period. Whatever you can afford. This is what we buy from a local produce stand about every 10 days or so. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We also shop the grocer (frozen veggies) and health food store for good buys on organic. If they are within a few dimes of what I would normally pay, I'll get it; if not, I stay with our produce stand. It's the <span style="font-size: large;">habit of eating vegetables</span> that is most important. That's all it is...a habit. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Okay, we have the list now, <b>how do we cook them</b>? Eat as many raw as you can, but you'll actually eat more if you cook some too. Cook as short a time as possible. There is a favorite out there of roasting veggies. This is my favorite! But these long cooking times are not good for the nutrients or enzymes.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Roast your veggies (cut up), plain, in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes, that's all. Then as soon as they come out, pour some extra virgin olive oil and kosher or sea salt over them while warm and it is yummy, buttery goodness. More about that <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/01/roasted-vegetables-basics.html">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salads</span>, <span style="font-size: large;">Dips, and Smoothies </span>are also great ways to get lots of raw veggies (and fruits) in our bodies. Another superb way to get veggies? <span style="font-size: large;">Soups</span>. This could be the easiest way to increase your intake as a family. We have 3 course meals sometimes to emphasize our veggies (don't tell my family). First, we'll have salad, second (after we taken time to eat our salads), we'll have our soup and when we are done with that, we'll have our main meal. We will have plenty of soup and salad in their tummies even before the main meal hits the table. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Need a good soup recipe? Here you go...</span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Serves 8</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Saute together about 5 minutes</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3 tbsp. olive oil</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 c. white onion</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 c. chopped zucchini</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 c. frozen Italian cut green beans</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 c. minced celery (4 cloves)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Add </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">7 c. vegetable broth (easy one <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/01/very-good-very-easy-vegetable-stock.html">here</a>)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 (15 oz.) cans red kidney beans, drained</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 (15 oz.) cans white beans (cannellini) </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 c. carrots, julienned</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 tsp. dried oregano<br />
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3/4 tsp. dried basil<br />
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That's all, and you have a delicious nutrient dense soup. Did you happen to see all the <b>superfoods</b>? </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's really all in a mindset of eating what's best for you. I look at that meal and see 15 minutes work time; the rest is cooking time. If you're tight on time start it or even cook it the night before, or on the weekend and freeze.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">"Share your plans with the Lord and you shall succeed."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Proverbs 16:3 (CEV)</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span">This post is linked to:</span><br />
<a href="http://www.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/slightly-indulgent-tuesday-32310/"><span class="Apple-style-span">Slightly Indulgent Tuesday</span></a><br />
<a href="http://beautyandbedlam.com/creating-community-during-tasty-tuesday/"><span class="Apple-style-span">Tasty Tuesdays</span></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="http://blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com/2010/03/tempt-my-tummy-tuesday.html">Tempt My Tummy</a></span><br />
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</span></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/103/D3C2A150B49C1B00826C644FB69FAB09.png" style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></span></a></div></div></div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227403164916931871noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149916791897121709.post-87449757489585241782010-03-21T22:38:00.001-04:002010-03-22T08:46:38.047-04:00What We Eat - The Basics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S6bTBf7k69I/AAAAAAAAAKM/7fwDmJyOhWI/s1600-h/185_8548.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S6bTBf7k69I/AAAAAAAAAKM/7fwDmJyOhWI/s400/185_8548.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you were to try and sum up our eating plan, you'd pretty much have a look like this cute fellow in this <b>Norman Rockwell</b> plate. So first let me tell you what we are not...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We are not <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">V</span>egetarian; although veggies are usually the mainstay of our meals.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We are not in the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">R</span>eal <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">F</span>ood category since we are not big advocates of saturated fat but I do soak a lot of my grains and what we do eat is real food and from scratch.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We don't follow a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">L</span>ow-<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">F</span>at diet because we are firm believers in good fats.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We are not in the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">G</span>luten <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">F</span>ree</span> </b>crowd, because I still use whole grains although I do fix a lot of gluten free meals and breads.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We are not just in the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">H</span>ealth <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">F</span>ood category because we don't like soy products or all the prepackaged "so called" health foods that are on the market.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I would say we are close to <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">N</span>utritarians, as coined by <a href="http://www.drfuhrman.com/">Dr. Joel Fuhrman</a>, which means we eat nutrient dense food; while lean meats are not necessarily nutrient dense, we see the need for limited amounts in our eating plan. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I would even go so far to say we eat only <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">B</span>iblically <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>lean foods but even then we are not legalistic about it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We do limit certain things, and use portion control (well, usually), and not limit others.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So in summary, we eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, some lean meats such as chicken and turkey, and fish (wild salmon being choice). We love organic plain yogurt, whole grains, pseudograins, and legumes. And we do allow ourselves to eat what we want at times, that way we can remember how "bad food" makes us feel. :) (Not really but that's what usually happens.)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For the next few posts, I'll go into a little more detail with recipes to boot so we'll have a little more understanding and have a happy face like this fellow by the time we're done. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>How would you summarize your eating plan? </i></span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">dip [dip]</span></b></span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">verb (dipped, dipping)</span></b></span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There is nothing like enjoying time with loved ones, and whenever these gatherings are your idea you have to call for the Maestro Host in you to come out and shine.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This time around I want to bring focus back to the "dips". Oh the dips! Dips are so much fun; they have the power to set the mood on any get together. In my humble opinion, dips are a host tool to make guests feel comfortable and leave them wanting more. (Think back real quick to the last really good dip you had and it was over so quickly) see smart tool for a host. Keep in mind that dips have not been around for more than 55 years; they still have a long way to go and a bright future ahead.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's a short but interesting article about the history behind "Dips".</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><a href="http://leitesculinaria.com/9804/writings-chips-history-super-bowl-snack.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Dipping into History</span></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have chosen two very popular recipes that never go out of style. They are very easy to make and will have everybody gathering around the dipping table.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 can (2 oz.) anchovies fillets, drained</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 small shallot, chopped (or a small 2 in. piece red onion)</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 c. flat-leaf parsley (3 handfuls)</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">12 blades fresh chives, chopped (3 tbsp.)</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 tbsp. chopped tarragon leaves, (3 sprigs)</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3 tbsp. white wine or tarragon vinegar </span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 lemon, juiced</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 c. sour cream</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Black Pepper</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3/4 # baby carrots</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 celery heart (4 in. sticks)</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 red pepper, seeded and sliced into 1/2 in. strips</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 pkg. bread sticks, any flavor or variety</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In a food processor, combine first 7 ingredients. Turn on processor and stream in extra virgin olive oil. Transfer dip to a bowl and stir in sour cream and black pepper. Serve with veggies and bread sticks for dipping.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3 - 6 fresh Serrano chilies</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 large white onion</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Grated rind and juice of 2 limes, plus strips of lime rind to garnish</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">8 ripe firm tomatoes</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Large bunch of fresh coriander (cilantro)</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 tsp. sugar</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Salt to taste</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Variations:</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Use spring onion (scallions) or mild red onions instead of white onion. For a smoky flavor, use chipotle chilies instead of Serrano chilies.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1. Use 3 chilies for salsa for medium heat. To peel chilies, dry-fry the chilies in a griddle pan until the skins are scorched and blackened.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2. Place the roasted chilies in a strong plastic bag and tie the top of bag to keep the steam in. Set aside for about 20 minutes.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3. Meanwhile, chop the onion finely and put it in a bowl with the lime rind and juice. The lime juice will soften the onion considerably.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4. Remove the chilies fro the bag and peel off the skins. Cut off the stalks, then slit the chilies and scrape out the seeds. Chop the flesh and set aside in a small bowl.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">5. Cut a small cross in the base of each tomato. Place in a heatproof bowl and pour boiling water to cover. Leave for 30 seconds.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">6. Lift out the tomatoes and plunge them in to a bowl of cold water. Drain well; remove skins.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">7. Dice the peeled tomatoes and put them in a bowl. Add the chopped onion, which should've softened, together with any remaining lime juice and rind. Chop coriander (cilantro) finely.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">8. Add the chopped cilantro to the salsa, with the chilies and the sugar. Mix gently until the sugar has dissolved and all the ingredients are coated in the lime juice.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">9. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to blend.</span></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S6LhpSp2YyI/AAAAAAAAAKE/TIak9wMI44g/s1600-h/chef+cristina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S6LhpSp2YyI/AAAAAAAAAKE/TIak9wMI44g/s400/chef+cristina.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><i>Thanks to <b>Chef Cristina</b> for her awesome recipes so be sure to try these out this week. </i><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i> </i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Remember small changes to better health </i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>are better than no changes at all.</i><br />
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<i>For more great recipes go to:</i><br />
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<i><a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/2010/03/spring-salad-with-pansies-and.html">Foodie Fridays</a> at DesignsbyGollem</i><br />
<i><a href="http://momtrends.blogspot.com/2010/03/friday-food-mommy-cocktails-and-nicole.html#more">Friday Food</a> at MomTrends</i><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/103/D3C2A150B49C1B00826C644FB69FAB09.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/103/D3C2A150B49C1B00826C644FB69FAB09.png" style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a> </div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227403164916931871noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149916791897121709.post-62552535635954855382010-03-18T14:23:00.000-04:002010-03-18T14:23:05.311-04:00Thirsty Thursday - Tent Meeting<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S6JtaR3y2EI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/rc_seeaFtv4/s1600-h/124_2446.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S6JtaR3y2EI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/rc_seeaFtv4/s400/124_2446.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Nourishment for the spirit</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Exodus 32 - 33</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">During the travels of the Israelites, when Moses was gone (only) 40 days, the people turned to Aaron and they ended up making the golden calf and worshiping it as if<b> </b><i>it</i><b> </b>were their deliverer from Egypt, their god. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">When Moses came down from Mt. Sinai, and saw the horrible situation, he was so mad he broke the tablets in which God, Himself, had written. And because the people were so rebellious, God told Moses He would not go the rest of the way with them lest He consume them. It was an extremely traumatic and disappointing time for Moses.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But Moses continued to intercede for the people. He would go to the tent of meeting outside the camp, day after day, and talk with God, as a man speaks to his friend.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">God granted Moses his request saying that He would go with the Israelites the rest of the journey. Then as recorded in Exodus 33:17-23, you see an intimate fellowship between a man and his Creator. Moses wants to see God's Glory. God protects Moses by His own hand and shows Moses His back as He passes by, as much Glory as he can handle. <br />
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The encouragement came when I realized that<br />
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-after Moses had such disappointment, of family, of others, and perhaps even of God,<br />
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-had he not kept going to the tent of meeting, talking with God as a man talks with his friend,<br />
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-<i>Moses would've missed out on the holy divine presence and glory of God.</i><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We all have disappointment of life in one way or another. Let's continue going to the tent of meeting so that we, too, will experience God's Glory.</div><br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I invite you to read the whole account in Exodus Chapters 32 & 33.</div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Hopefully your thirst will be quenched today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Jesus said, "Everyone who drinks of this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks of the water that I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.</span>" <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-John 4:13-14</span><br />
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I'm sure you know people that have grinders for their whole grain breads to get the freshest, most nutritious grain they can. That's why I have mine. <b>So I decided to find a gluten free mixture that would be as fresh and nutritious as what I use in whole grain breads. </b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am so excited because they are not only nutritious but gluten free for my dear daughter. The great thing is my husband and son love them too.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have found a great combination that works for us...</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nutritious Gluten Free Mini Muffins</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 1/2 c. brown rice (grinds to make about 2 1/2 c. flour)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 c. amaranth</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 c. millet (I put these two together and blend on high in a <a href="http://www.blendtec.com/">Blendtec</a>. Makes about 3/4 c. flour)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 c. flaxseed (I blend on med. high in Blendtec. Makes about 1/2 c.)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Makes about 3 3/4 c. total of flour then mix with</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 tsp. sea salt</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4 tsp. baking powder </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Set aside.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lightly beat 4 eggs and add</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">4 tbsp. oil (I like olive, grapeseed, avocado, or almond)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">6 tbsp. raw honey</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 c. milk (I use almond milk to make it dairy free)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Gently mix dry and wet together. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Optional but very delicious</b>: add raisins/currants and finely chopped nuts for flavor and crunch. In my picture I used sunflower seeds but my favorite is walnuts.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Place heaping tablespoons of batter in mini muffin tin.<b> </b>They are better if you slightly under bake.<b> Bake at 400 degrees for about 5 minutes. Then I let these rest 5 minutes in the pan</b> so they come out easier. These get a nice rise and are loved by even the pickiest of children.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Makes about 4 dozen minis. If you don't have more than 15 minutes, put extra batter in frig to finish later.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You can also grind grains ahead of time and keep in freezer. This grain mix (rice, amaranth, millet and flaxseed) is also great to substitute for any other muffin recipe you have.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Garden of Eden Nutrition: </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Amaranth</b> contains protein that is unusually complete for a plant source and has a higher protein content than wheat. For more information on Amaranth go to the Nutritional Value section <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amaranth">here</a>. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Millet</b> is considered to be one of the least allerginic and most digestible grains available. To read more on millet, follow this <a href="http://chetday.com/millet.html">link</a>.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's a quick <a href="http://www.greatplainsflax.com/benefits.htm">list</a> of the benefits of <b>Flaxseeds</b>.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>What if you don't have a grinder or high powered blender?</b> Please don't let that stop you from trying new gluten free flours from your grocer or health food store. Some people have issues with gluten and some don't. If nothing else, it's a nice way to add more variety and nutrients to your healthy eating plan.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Quick Nutrition</b>: Just grind some flaxseeds or buy cold pressed ground flax and add it to your existing muffin recipe. It'll add a wonderful nuttiness and some great benefits.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>A healthier lifestyle is only one change away.</i><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For more great recipes:<br />
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<a href="http://www.glutenfreehomemaker.com/2010/03/gluten-free-wednesdays-3-17-10.html">Gluten Free Wednesdays</a> at The Gluten Free Homemaker </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://kellythekitchenkop.com/2010/03/real-food-wednesday-3172010.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed:+kellythekitchenkop+%28Kelly+the+Kitchen+Kop%29">Real Food Wednesdays</a> at Kelly the Kitchen Kop<br />
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I was wanting to say Recipes - Separating the Good from the Bad, but when I thought of all my "bad" recipes and the memories of birthday parties, get togethers, or special meals, I couldn't call them bad. <b>They are just ones that we want to eat on occasion rather than daily, weekly, or some even monthly.</b> Why? Because while they are good for great meals, they are not good for the health of our bodies long term. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There's a common adage these days that says, "Eat 90% healthy and 10% not-so-healthy". Well, I thought we had always done that but then when I kept a food log, I realized we had too many "exceptions" and took way more than 10% of our meal plan. I also notice it while I'm outside and I walk by the recycling bin and see all the food boxes leftover. <b>If you don't want to keep a food log and do recycle, then you can get a pretty good idea what you're eating just from your recycle bin.</b> I know, the neighbors, I'm sure, have seen me snooping curiously in our bins and trash can, assessing how we are doing. :)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So what change did I make to our meal plan to help? I separated my recipes. I got the original idea from Alton Brown. He makes a copy of the recipe from the book, that way he can make notes and changes, and then puts it in a page protector to keep it nice while he's cooking with it.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I went a step farther and <b>separated my healthy "good for me" recipes from the ones not so healthy.</b> It's a real help when making a meal plan to just use those recipes that are already healthy or can be made healthier by the <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/search/label/examine%20and%20exchange">"examine and exchange"</a> method. But the problem was that they were all crammed in the notebook without rhyme or reason. I took this opportunity to not procrastinate any longer and put the copies in page protectors (that weren't already in one) and then separated them with dividers by category.<br />
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Three things I learned:<br />
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1. I have WAY more recipes than what I thought (With it more organized, I'll have more variety in meals)<br />
2. Make sure you have enough page protectors <br />
3. Never do this on an empty stomach (Boy, it makes you hungry!)<br />
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As you can see I have plenty of healthy recipes left still to put in the binder. I wish I had more page protectors to finish but, again, I procrastinated...</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
<b>"Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday." </b>-Don Marquis-<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>What can you do to realign your eating strategy? Perhaps a separate notebook just for healthy recipes would help. Why not take 15 minutes and start today?</i></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
This is linked to:<br />
<a href="http://amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com/2010/03/welcome-to-our-weekly-anti.html">Anti-Procrastination Tuesdays</a> at New Nostalgia<br />
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If I could tell you how to increase your vegetable intake without even eating more vegetables, would you be interested? </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Well, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, with his <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&tag=mozilla-20&index=blended&link_code=qs&field-keywords=eat%20to%20live%20fuhrman&sourceid=Mozilla-search">Eat to Live and Eat to Health</a> books, says that <b>people miss up to 70 % of their green leafy vegetable intake by...get this...Not Chewing Sufficiently</b>. So the good news is that you can actually and easily increase your vegetable intake by 70% just by chewing your food better. Wow, and that doesn't even take 15 minutes. :)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are many versions of Greek Salad; the one I like best is adapted from ones I grew up eating. As with any salad, you dress it with ingredients you love. Salads are a daily meal for those that want optimal health. It's one of the basics in a nutrient dense meal plan.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Greek Salad with all the Works</b></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Roasted Beets</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Jarred or canned beets are not a good representation of such a <a href="http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=49">nutritious root</a>. For this awesome salad it's best to use fresh beets and roast them. It's easy and not time consuming at all.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S56wq--WkzI/AAAAAAAAAIo/n23mvFIoW-I/s1600-h/192_9287_r1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S56wq--WkzI/AAAAAAAAAIo/n23mvFIoW-I/s400/192_9287_r1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The night before I plan on having the salad, I roast the beets. First wash them (you don't want to peel or cut at all) and if you have stems, cut them to one inch. Place in small dish covered with foil. <b>Roast at 400 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes</b> until easily pierced with knife. (I choose this temperature because I can <b>roast garlic and veggies at the same time</b> as to make the oven most productive.) After they are done I let them sit in the dish until cool enough to handle. So far this has only taken about 5 minutes of prep time. Now this will take only 5 more. Be prepared for your hands to turn a little pink but this is why I do it at night. :) <b>Take a paper towel and rub off the peel of the beet</b>. It comes right off and leaves a beautiful shiny texture. It's that easy. Stick them whole in a container to refrigerate until ready for use.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Potato Salad - Greek style</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">5-6 potatoes, chopped (a real time saver is to wash well and leave the skins on) Put in cold water and bring to boil. Boil about 10 minutes until fork tender. Drain and place in bowl.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 c. parsley, finely chopped</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 c. green onions, thinly sliced</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 c. salad dressing (below)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sea salt or Kosher salt</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I love mixing it all together while potatoes are still warm</b>. The potatoes really seem to soak up the dressing to give them a great flavor.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 head romaine lettuce (green leaf, red leaf, etc.)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 tomatoes, cut up in larger chunks</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 cucumber, peeled and seeded</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 <a href="http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_cut_and_peel_an_avocado/">avocado, peeled and cut up</a></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 roasted beets, cut off bottom of root and slice into wedges</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">greek kalamato olives</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">greek feta cheese</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">radishes and sliced green pepper (opt)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Salad dressing </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(to use on green salad and potato salad)<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/3 c. lemon juice (or white vinegar)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 tsp. oregano</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 tsp. sea salt </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Whisk these together and drizzle in oil while whisking: </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 c. extra virgin olive oil (or more to taste)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Once combined, pour over potato salad.<b> As for plating your dish, I like to pile the potato salad in the middle of the plate and then after tossing the salad, serve with green salad on top. This way you get a great combination of flavors with both salads. </b>Finish it off with a sprinkle of oregano.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you're not used to a strong olive oil flavor, feel free to start with "light" olive oil or another mild flavored oil of your choosing. But remember olive oil has the wonder-working omega 9s that we all need in our body so getting used to the flavor has real benefits.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Use what you have locally </b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I get the olives and feta cheese at a local produce stand. They are Greek so they carry delicious greek cuisine. The feta cheese is made from sheep's milk which is better than the cow's milk (not mucus forming and far superior in taste) and the olives and olive oil are fresher and better priced than in the grocery stores.Obviously, you may not have a greek produce stand near you but find out what you do have and use it. It'll have fresher ingredients and a new world of flavors for you to try.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And like your mama told you, Chew Your Food!</span></i><br />
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<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For more great recipes go to:</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://beautyandbedlam.com/">Tasty Tuesday</a></div><a href="http://blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Tempt My Tummy</span></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/slightly-indulgent-tuesday-31610/">Slightly Indulgent Tuesday</a></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/103/D3C2A150B49C1B00826C644FB69FAB09.png" style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227403164916931871noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149916791897121709.post-14678484374135510002010-03-12T10:53:00.005-05:002010-03-12T18:38:32.237-05:00Orange Pecan Whole Wheat French Toast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S5pXH9RyeVI/AAAAAAAAAHM/ZwPNwP7sE7U/s1600-h/197_9733.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S5pXH9RyeVI/AAAAAAAAAHM/ZwPNwP7sE7U/s400/197_9733.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">How would it be if you were getting ready to receive your inheritance and your brothers go through the line before you so you hear what they receive? Some don't get much because they don't deserve much considering the way they acted earlier in life, but some get raving reviews and receive words that they would be victorious over their enemies and that the scepter would never depart from them, and others become great merchants and still others a judge for the people.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Then it becomes your turn to receive the words that would define who you are and who your children would become. And the words from your father Jacob are..."<b>Asher, your bread shall be fat and you shall yield royal dainties.</b>" (Genesis 49:20) What?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You mean after you tell my brothers that they're going to be great warriors and judges you come to me and say, I'm going to have "fat bread and royal dainties"? Yes, in fact, Asher's inheritance was just that. But you have to understand that not only did he have sustenance for his family every day with bread and oil (meaning he had very profitable crops) but that his family and country were gifted in the area of food and provision, so much so that they later <b>served their delicacies to King Solomon and his household </b>according to two different commentators. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We have a God that not only provides needs, as in daily bread, but beyond as in the royal dainties, the luxuries of life. I'm sure that if you really took the time to meditate on how and what God has provided, you, yourself, could say, yes, <b>my inheritance has been filled with not only daily bread but royal dainties as well.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Orange Pecan Whole Wheat French Toast</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 lb. loaf of leftover <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/03/procrastination-lock-to-healthy-eating.html">bread</a> (hide it if you have to) :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">5 eggs, lightly beaten</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 c. raw honey</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 tsp. sea salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 tsp. cinnamon</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 tsp. nutmeg (freshly ground)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 c. almond milk (or organic milk)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Dip bread and soak up mixture. Put on griddle, medium low heat, until lightly browned. Keep warm in 200 degree oven.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">After toast is done, place, sprinkle and drizzle over top</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 - 2 oranges, peeled and sectioned, juice reserved</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/2 c. pecans, chopped fine</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S5pXN4dqWKI/AAAAAAAAAHU/BzoxHZXNGJc/s1600-h/197_9713.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S5pXN4dqWKI/AAAAAAAAAHU/BzoxHZXNGJc/s400/197_9713.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's a <b>quick picture tutorial</b> on the quickest way to peel and section an orange. To get the juice, after you section the orange squeeze the leftover <a href="http://www.ehow.com/about_5365988_parts-orange-fruit.html">segments</a> over the french toast right before serving.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We like our french toast not too sweet. You may like to add more honey or all-fruit marmalade over top after toast is done but I'd rather not have the extra sweetness, especially in the morning. <b>You can also add the orange zest to the egg mixture if you wanted more orange flavor.</b> If you don't have homemade bread, another option is the <b>high fiber bread (6g fiber)</b> available. It's a real filler and helps slow the absorption in the body.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Buy the best eggs (omega 3 or cage free) you can afford and try to limit your dairy intake by using something like almond milk. (Dairy is very acidic in the body.) Pecans add crunch and extra nutrients and the citrus is awesome to have every day. Have a look to see what citrus does as a <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/02/citrus-superfood-juice.html">fat burner</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are many ways to use our leftover bread, since we have plenty. :) And adding variety in the morning is an excellent way to stay consistent with healthful eating. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>To make this go quicker, plan ahead</b> - slice your bread the night before, combine your egg mixture and place in frig to use the next morning. Pull it all out and just do what you can; if you have any mixture leftover, place what you need to in the frig and finish the next morning. Or even prepare it all the night before and heat them in a toaster oven as needed. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>A nice warm filling breakfast is a great way to start the day! Remember small changes are better than no changes at all.</i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is linked to:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://momtrends.blogspot.com/2010/03/friday-food-jennie-garth-talks-food.html#more">Friday Food</a> at MomTrends</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://designsbygollum.blogspot.com/search/label/Foodie%20Friday">Foodie Friday</a> at DesignsbyGollum</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://amysfinerthings.com/finer-things-friday-post-nap-snuggle">Finer Things Friday</a> at TheFinerThingsInLife</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.foodrenegade.com/fight-back-friday-march-12th/">Fight Back Friday</a> at FoodRenegade</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://lifeasmom.com/2010/03/ultimate-recipe-swap-whole-grains.html">Ultimate Recipe Swap</a> at LifeAsMom</span><br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/103/D3C2A150B49C1B00826C644FB69FAB09.png" style="-moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></a>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227403164916931871noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149916791897121709.post-22878171930588299172010-03-09T08:30:00.002-05:002010-03-09T22:44:49.680-05:00Procrastination - The Lock to Healthy Eating<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S5ZKwu5CxHI/AAAAAAAAAG0/AyAm6PniRcg/s1600-h/196_9693.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S5ZKwu5CxHI/AAAAAAAAAG0/AyAm6PniRcg/s400/196_9693.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I said earlier that <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/03/planning-ahead-key-to-healthy-eating.html">The Key to Healthy Eating is Planning</a>. Well, that makes Procrastination the Lock to Healthy Eating. When we procrastinate it leaves us in a state of emotional eating and held hostage to convenience food. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I've been putting off making bread. For some reason, the priority wasn't there but I realized there needs to be something to "grab and go" or some place for those yummy dips and even extra virgin olive oil with roasted garlic to be spread and devoured, I mean, eaten.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">So thanks to a friend's idea, I was determined to get my bread done and it looks delicious. I used to use a bread machine (which I think is still a good idea) but since I've gone through two, I decided to try it by hand.<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I </span>found an excellent website <a href="http://www.thefreshloaf.com/">The Fresh Loaf</a> and learned how a few years ago. </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is a great recipe for trying your hand at making bread, well, by hand. The <a href="http://www.thefreshloaf.com/recipes/wholewheathoneybread">original recipe </a>has a nice tutorial on the website so definitely go there and get all the details.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I break all these steps down into 15 minute or less segments so while it does take a while to get the finished product, it's not a time consuming venture. </b>Here's how I made mine...</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>Honey Whole Wheat Bread</b> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(makes two loaves)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In mixer bowl, stir together and let sit 20 minutes</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 lb. whole wheat or spelt flour (freshly ground)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">12 oz. hot water</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Add </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">8 oz. bread flour or more whole wheat/spelt</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">5 oz. half yogurt and half water</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/3 c. raw honey</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 1/2 tsp. sea salt</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">3 tsp. instant yeast </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Run mixer for 5-10 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes and then knead just a minute or two more to get silky texture. Place in oiled bowl and let rise a total of 60 - 90 minutes using 3 stretch and folds. (I know that's really domestic but watch this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0o4asEGW78">video</a> on how to do it; it's great for rise.) Then divide in two and shape. Let rise 20-30 minutes (mine always rise fast.) Place in hot oven 425 degrees and immediately turn down heat to 375 and bake for 25 - 35 minutes. When out of oven try to resist eating until cooled. (That's the hardest part about baking bread.) It really helps the finished product though.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S5ZK3UeUyKI/AAAAAAAAAG8/BIo_jYSkDSI/s1600-h/197_9701_r1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S5ZK3UeUyKI/AAAAAAAAAG8/BIo_jYSkDSI/s400/197_9701_r1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Yes, that is citrus honey from our backyard but that's another story. When I make the bread for my family I use all whole wheat or spelt. If you want a great transition bread or are new to baking, use the 8 ounces of bread flour. The recipe called for a can of evaporated milk but in all my breads that include milk, I substitute half yogurt and half water. (Fermented dairy is better digested than regular milk) </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Thanks to <a href="http://amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com/2010/03/anti-procrastination-tuesdays_08.html">Amy at New Nostalgia</a> for helping me not procrastinate any longer.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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<i><a href="http://blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com/2010/03/tempt-my-tummy-tuesdayuninspired-much.html">Tempt My Tummy at Blessed with Grace</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do you need your kids to eat more of the good fats and less of the bad fats?</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I think</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> as parents, we all struggle with this. My children love peanut butter and as I'm always looking for better ways to feed them (secretly, if necessary) I wanted to improve something they eat 2 -3 times per week (sometimes more if it goes in smoothies). So <b>I decided to add more nutrient dense nuts and seeds</b> to increase the nutrition to a staple in our home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/8 c. almonds (raw and unsalted</span>)<br />
<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/8 c. walnuts (same)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Process until small chunks</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Add</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">16 oz. jar natural peanut butter (the kind you stir like Smucker's)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 tbsp. ground flaxseeds</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 c. raw honey (keeps oil from separating again)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Only for the daringly domestic</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1-3 tsp. EFA oil blend (optional)</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Blend altogether.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you need to transition your children from gooey hydrogenated filled peanut butter to natural, start with mixing a third to a half with the pure peanut butter, increasing amounts gradually, and over time they will be accustomed to eating the healthier (I think tastier) peanut butter. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here are links for the benefits of <a href="http://www.diseaseproof.com/archives/cardiovascular-disease-antioxidants-in-almonds-keep-your-arteries-clean.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DiseaseProof+%28Disease+Proof%29">almonds</a>, <a href="http://food-facts.suite101.com/article.cfm/health-benefits-of-walnuts-for-type-2-diabetics">walnuts</a>, and <a href="http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/10-benefits-of-flaxseeds-and-flaxseed-oil.html">flaxseeds</a>. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You can serve peanut butter as sandwiches or on fruit and veggies like celery, apples, and bananas. I have even heard of people eating it on broccoli, though I haven't tried it myself. </div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This whole recipe <b>takes less than 15 minutes</b> including washing the food processor. What other things can we do to fortify our bodies for protection?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In A.W. Pink's book, <i>Profiting from the Word</i>, he says, "An individual is spiritually profited when the Word fortifies against sin."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>"Fortify"</b> has such a strong meaning:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(a) to strengthen and secure with fortifications,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(b) to reinforce by adding material,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(c) to impart physical strength or endurance,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(d) to give emotional, moral, or mental strength,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(e) to strengthen and enrich</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pink reminds us that the Bible teaches us "how to be kept from displeasing God". "Yes, we are to anticipate the future and <b>be fortified against it</b>, by storing the Word in our hearts for coming emergencies." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Just as we want our physical bodies fortified and protected from those things that would harm us, we should protect our spiritual bodies by fortifying them with the Word of God.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">How much fortification do you have right now? </span></i>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227403164916931871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149916791897121709.post-47224516089823750292010-03-04T13:16:00.000-05:002010-03-04T13:16:47.367-05:00Target for Wild Caught Alaskan Salmon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S4_4tDCFqcI/AAAAAAAAAGk/bMiB6r-4PLM/s1600-h/192_9221.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S4_4tDCFqcI/AAAAAAAAAGk/bMiB6r-4PLM/s400/192_9221.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Good news! Target Stores are getting it right when they get rid of all farm-raised salmon and carry only wild-caught Alaskan salmon. Let's support those who are trying to bring us better quality foods. Here's just one short article on the change...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Not that I agree with everything Target does, but this is something I will support. Remember though that Target is only able to do half the job; the consumer needs to do the other half. Expect to pay a little more but remember it helps our bodies in the long run NOT to have the corn-fed salmon with PCBs and more antibiotics and such</span>.<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Here's an article why farm-raised salmon is not good for you...</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.purezing.com/living/food_articles/living_articles_7salmon.htm"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">7 Reasons to Avoid Farm-Raised Salmon </span></a><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Want</span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> to know more about Wild Salmon? Go <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/02/why-canned-salmon.html">here</a> for a great explanation by a great guy (my hubby). </span>:)<br />
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</div><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Be encouraged in the fact that small changes are better than no changes. </span></i>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227403164916931871noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149916791897121709.post-62042452575542969902010-03-03T11:35:00.001-05:002010-03-03T11:38:48.561-05:005 Foods You Should Eat Everyday<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is a <b>quick video and cheat sheet</b> of what we should be eating everday to have optimal health. This is a great list to post on your frig and take with you to the grocery store, produce stand, and health food store when you shop</span>.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Organic </span>vegetables and grains are best, but do what you can. Most vegetables are priced cheaper than any meat you're going to buy anyway and you can usually eat as many vegetables as you want. If organic is within a few dimes of the price I would normally buy it, if not, I just get them from the produce stand and do a <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/01/roasted-vegetables-basics.html">15 minute soak</a>.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Get your nuts raw and unsalted. Have variety so you won't get bored.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Plain low-fat and organic is the best option when choosing yogurt. Sweeten with honey, agave, fruit or jelly. Add nuts or granola for a meal replacement.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>You don't have to shoot for eating them everyday yet, just add them in there somewhere. </b></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227403164916931871noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149916791897121709.post-45598970614617502862010-03-02T11:32:00.004-05:002010-03-05T16:01:30.510-05:00Giada's Roasted Balsamic Vinaigrette Chicken<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>Again, I need to preface this with saying I am having technical difficulties with my blog and my wonderful patient husband is working long and hard at it. Blogger should've told me not to cut and paste with Microsoft Word... </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are only a few times that I have not altered a recipe and this is one of them, although I did leave the pan drippings out and skin the chicken to make it healthier (so I guess I did alter some). This marinade is so flexible and you do not even have to marinade it that long, not at all if you don't have the time. I have had this recipe for at least 2 years but never made it. The balsamic vinegar just scared me. In salad dressings it has been really strong and I just didn't give it a thought to experiment until one evening when I realized I wanted something different on the chicken than the usual.<a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/03/planning-ahead-key-to-healthy-eating.html"> Emotional eating</a> at its best. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I started buying the Publix Greenwise whole chickens because I got fed up with the size of Albertson's chicken breasts that look like they came off the chest of an ostrich. It's just not natural! Bigger is not always better. It depends on how they get that way. <b>I'd rather have a little more saturated fat (whole chicken) that was cleaner than less fat (chicken breast) that was full of who knows what.</b> We are not to the point of buying all organic meat and I am glad, at least for the sake of reaching others, it's not practical. There will be a time I think when the public starts to speak out against the practices of the food industry and the demand of better meat and poultry will go up which will mean the prices will come down. Then the majority of people will be able to afford no antibiotic, hormone free, corn free, free range beef and poultry. Until then, I am buying my whole chickens at Publix ($2.39/lb). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>I will shop frugally the best I can but some things are worth it. </b>We don't have meat at every meal and eat a lot less than what we used to. For example, last night we had one chicken to feed all four of us but with a large salad and brussels sprouts on the side it was enough. (I even saved the back for soup.) I'd rather eat less meat and buy better quality. Supporting the efforts of better food is worth the little extra right now. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Off my soapbox and onto the delicious recipe!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Roasted Balsamic Vinaigrette Chicken</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1/4 c. balsamic vinegar</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 tbls. dijon mustard (any mustard will work)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 tbls. fresh lemon juice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 garlic cloves, chopped (roasted gives more flavor)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">2 tbls. olive oil </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1 (4 lb.) chicken, cut up (I skin everything but breast)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Put everything together in a container and let sit as long as possible, up to 1 day. (Giada says at least 2 hours)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Preheat oven to 400 degrees (although I like 425) and roast for 35-45 minutes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Giada then takes the pan drippings and makes a sauce and I am sure it's good but all the drippings are is fat. It's not necessary for this. You can sprinkle chicken with 1 tsp. lemon zest and 1 tbl. chopped parsley but I have yet to do this.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is not a pretty dish because of the balsamic but it is okay because of the taste. By the time you add your colorful salad and veggies on the side, the plate looks good. I love good healthy food that tastes great!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This recipe takes <b>less than 15 minutes to prepare,</b> even with skinning the chicken. Next time try substituting a healthier brand of chicken for the one you usually buy; see if there's a difference. You should notice it in the taste and texture, besides being a normal size. Serve with <a href="http://domesticproductions.blogspot.com/2010/01/roasted-vegetables-basics.html">roasted vegetables</a>; if your oven's big enough, place tray in with chicken the last 15 minutes of cooking (400 degrees) for a time saver.<b><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Start with one healthy change at a time and support the efforts of those trying to bring us better quality food. Enjoy!</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><a href="http://blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com/2010/03/tempt-my-tummy-tuesdayeat-more-chicken.html">Tempt My Tummy Tuesdays</a> at Blessed with Grace<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I want to preface this by letting you know I am having technical difficulties with my blog and my wonderful patient husband is working long and hard on it. Apparently, Blogger didn't tell me I wasn't supposed to cut and paste from Microsoft Word...</span></span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Back to Planning Ahead:</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Isn't it funny how our emotions rule what we eat sometimes, I mean, most of the time? There have been many times when I've asked, "What do you feel like eating?" or "What do<i> I</i> feel like eating?" That is a giant indicator that I haven't planned ahead. It's easy to fall into the trap of emotional eating</span></span>.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Planning ahead is probably THE secret to healthy eating.</b> If you plan ahead you'll have a menu to take with you to the store. If you plan the next day's meals the night before, then you can get a jumpstart on the day. If you have a plan then more than likely you will follow it. Otherwise, you're left looking in the frig while wondering what you'll eat and how fast you can get it ready, maybe even stopping by take out.</span><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are 3 antecedents that lead to unplanned Unstructured Eating: <b>Habit, Boredom, and Stress</b>. A plan will keep all three at bay when those times come. If you want to learn more about eating habits, follow the link at <a href="http://radiojus.com/past.html">Peak Performance Radio</a> and look for <b>Dr. Gerard Musante</b> and his book <a href="http://www.structurehouse.com/">The Structure House Weight Loss Plan</a> to listen to a program about our relationship to food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Lord has created good food to satisfy our bodies; give it what it needs to function and heal itself. The more man does to it, the further it gets from the original plan. All it takes is <b>15 minutes</b> to get some key healthy meals added to what you normally eat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Or if you have your meal plan all ready, examine and exchange what you can to make it healthier. For an overview...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Examine </b> <b>Exchange</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">White Rice Brown Rice or Quinoa</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Bread Whole Grain Bread (5g fiber)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">White Pasta Whole Wheat Pasta</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Regular Eggs Omega-3 Eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">White Flour Whole Grain Flour</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">White Sugar Honey or Agave Nectar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Regular Milk Organic Milk or Almond Milk</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Even vegetables like peas, corn and carrots (favorites of children) could be substituted with broccoli and cauliflower in small increments. One dinner of meat could be substituted with beans as a main dish. For beginning transitions, don't shock your family with change all at once. It usual doesn't go over well. <b>Make slow transitions</b>; you've eaten a certain way for years, a few more months in transition will not hurt.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Add a healthier dish as a side at first, then make it more of the main dish over time. Vegetable choices can be slowly built up where they can be as large (hopefully) as the main dish. You can have 2 - 3 side dishes of veggies and one meat or main dish. There's only so much room on your plate; side dishes can fill most of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The general rule in food is <b>"white is only good for laundry"</b>. There are exceptions like cauliflower and bananas but for the most part, the more color the better it is. You want your plate as naturally colorful as possible. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">So take 15 minutes, plan ahead and make those healthy substitutes, your bodies will thank you for it. </span><i><span style="font-size: small;"></span></i><br />
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</span></div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227403164916931871noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1149916791897121709.post-74969412553415115162010-02-22T10:10:00.009-05:002010-03-12T14:18:48.704-05:00Citrus SuperFood Juice<div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S5qTg14r9xI/AAAAAAAAAHk/TrzDrB_b2Us/s1600-h/185_8592_r1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IIv0ycbZPX4/S5qTg14r9xI/AAAAAAAAAHk/TrzDrB_b2Us/s400/185_8592_r1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Do people really think they don’t have time to eat better? Adding a quick fresh juice is one of the easiest changes to obtain more nutrient dense food. The closer you get to God’s original creation the better it is. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Everyone knows some benefits of fresh citrus juice and remember it’s one of the original 14 superfoods recognized by Dr. Steven Pratt, the person who actually coined the term “Superfoods”. But did you know it could also have a weight loss effect? According to one of Dr. Pratt’s later books, Superfood Rx Diet, “people with adequate vitamin C status oxidize 30 percent more fat during moderate exercise than those with low vitamin C status”. That means if you have any movement at all, you’re going to burn more fat than the person who doesn’t have enough Vitamin C.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Juicing could be the easiest way to get fresh citrus into your family. If you don’t have an automatic citrus juicer, don’t worry, neither do I, one of the hand juicers is just fine. Take 5 minutes and just squeeze as much and you can during that time. Also split the juicing time with your family and then split the juice between your family members. It’s a great way to include all of them in the process of healthy eating. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">As an extra bonus, another quick way to serve oranges is to just cut them into eighths. This is a favorite of children. For some reason, they like the slight messiness, they can cut it themselves (age appropriate), and it is much quicker than peeling. </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In less than 15 minutes you have a quick easy addition to your meal. Go to your local produce stand, if possible, and start juicing your way to health.</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is linked to Tasty Tuesday at <a href="http://beautyandbedlam.com/">Beauty and Bedlam</a> </div><div style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and Tempt My Tummy at <a href="http://blessedwithgrace.blogspot.com/">Blessed with Grace</a>.</div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11227403164916931871noreply@blogger.com5