Gelatin Challenge!! This may bring back childhood memories of eating Jell-O…this week is a gelatin challenge! Even though Jell-O is loaded with sugar, artificial chemicals and dyes (and I’d recommend you never touch the stuff again), it does contain one ingredient that is amazing for our bodies- Gelatin! Our diets today are much lower in […]
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But First……Coffee!! Need a healthier alternative to creamer for your morning coffee? Try using alternative non-daily milks like coconut milk or cashew milk. If you need to sweeten it up, try coconut sugar. It’s much lower on the glycemic index and won’t raise your blood sugar nearly as fast as white sugar…and you won’t even
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Why Forgiveness Helps You Heal Have you ever downed an entire package of chips, crackers, or cookies? Ate pizza or cake until you felt sick? Drank more coffee or wine than your body wanted? Do you remember how you were feeling at the time? I ask because sometimes we overeat to help distract us from
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Chilled Asparagus Soup INGREDIENTS: – 2 tablespoons olive oil – 1 white onion, minced – 2 stalks celery, minced – 1 lb. asparagus, woody ends removed and sliced into 1-inch lengths – 2 bay leaves – 1 teaspoon salt – ½ teaspoon white pepper – 6 cups vegetable stock – 2 medium avocados – 2
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Flossing Challenge Floss every day? Most of us don’t…even though it’s been proven to remove about 40% of the sticky bacteria and plaque from your teeth. True truth! Flossing may not show instant results, but it seriously helps with preserving the health of your teeth, gums, and beauty of your smile. Plaque produces acid, and
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Avocado, Spinach, and Chèvre Scramble INGREDIENTS: – 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter or ghee – 2 cups baby spinach – 6 large eggs, beaten – 1 large avocado – 3 ounces chèvre (goat cheese) INSTRUCTIONS: – Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and sauté until wilted, about 5
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Meet Kale …. your new friend with benefits! This week, I’m challenging you to a 5-Day Superfood Challenge! Kale is not always a #1 favorite, but it is a nutrient-packed superfood with so many health benefits: Helps with Diet and Digestion Loaded with Antioxidants Anti-Inflammatory Can help prevent Cancer Cardiovascular Support Detoxes the body Loaded
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Cobb Salad with Basil Vinaigrette (Serves 4) INGREDIENTS: For the Chicken: – 2 organic, boneless, skinless chicken breasts – 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard – 1 garlic clove, crushed – salt and pepper For the dressing: – 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar – 1 teaspoon
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CAULIFLOWER SHEPHERDS PIE 1.5 lb lean ground, organic turkey or chicken 1 tsp cayenne pepper ½ onion, chopped 5 cups frozen vegetables 3 eggs 1½ (4 oz) cans of tomato sauce 2 lb cauliflower 2 tbsp garlic 1 tbsp garlic powder Salt and pepper organic cheddar cheese (optional) Preheat oven to 375 Brown meat in
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Down Dog This week’s challenge will be AMAZING for both your body and your mind. It’s energizing, will boost your circulation, and will stretch you out and make you feel like a million bucks. This week, your challenge is to practice the Downward Facing Dog position for 3 minutes EVERY DAY. Here’s how to do
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