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ONE DAY STARVATION MYSTERY EXPLAINED

F-FC ClipBoard: Very interesting short video – easy to understand. We actually recycle the garbage that accumulates in our cells to form new cells. Starvation or Intermittent Fasting accelerates the process… TAKE A LOOK… https://youtu.be/gl8k2ncIQMc

SUSHI GINGER GRILLED CHEESE

SUSHI GINGER GRILLED CHEESE Out of the box grilled cheese sandwich. Rye bread, guacamole salsa, creamy Caesar dressing, smoked Gouda plant-cheese, sweet onion and pickled sushi ginger, all grilled in a light sesame seed oil! Wow, I was in grilled cheese heaven after coming off from a 16 hour fast! Makes 1 sandwich F-FC Clipboard:ContinueContinue reading “SUSHI GINGER GRILLED CHEESE”

CHANGE AND HABITS

People resist change because they instinctively know that when they change, and are tempted to return to the old way, and then do it, they will be tempted to go back to the new way. And they instinctively want to stay where they are. It’s the nature of animals to stay on a certain path.ContinueContinue reading “CHANGE AND HABITS”

(IF) INTERMITTENT FASTING VIDEO

Workshop: Intermittent Fasting for the Plant-Based Athlete – No Meat Athlete Academy F-F CHEF Clipboard: If you’re beginning the IF (Intermittent Fasting) CHALLENGE this welcome video is informative, casual and they answer lots of questions. This is what I gleaned from watching the webinar and taking notes: The most startling fact that really stuck withContinueContinue reading “(IF) INTERMITTENT FASTING VIDEO”

FIELD ROAST SAUSAGE BITES

FIELD ROAST SAUSAGE BITES A super easy and low calorie Hors’ Oeuvre that will please every palate! Pan-fried sausage and frankfurters – cut into 3/4 inch wide disks, top each with a dab of mustard, then spear each with a grape tomato! That’s it – delicious and juicy too! Makes as many as you wantContinueContinue reading “FIELD ROAST SAUSAGE BITES”

PEACH CAESAR DRESSING – fat-free

PEACH CAESAR DRESSING – fat-free Steve never enjoyed a salad so much, and he eats a lot of them. He said this was better than the one he had in Chicago many years ago at the Black Hawk Restaurant famous for their Caesar salad made tableside! Makes 2-1/2 cups dressing F-FC ClipBoard: The peaches formContinueContinue reading “PEACH CAESAR DRESSING – fat-free”

The Impact of Turmeric on Weight Loss

TURMERIC WATER F-FC ClipBoard: Although Turmeric Water can be used as a thinner of sauces that thicken too much after refrigeration, I also started using it to replace plain drinking water, rather than take capsules. Boil 2 teaspoons of organic turmeric in 1/2 gallon water, cool to room temperature, funnel into an empty juice containerContinueContinue reading “The Impact of Turmeric on Weight Loss”

Eating meat: links to chronic disease might be related to amino acids – new findings

Eating meat: links to chronic disease might be related to amino acids – new findings Kelly Rose, PhD Researcher in the School of Health and Life Sciences, Teesside University and Laura Brown, Senior Lecturer in Nutrition, Food, and Health Sciences, Teesside University   Meat contains higher levels of sulphur amino acids than plant proteins. Natalia Lisovskaya FebruaryContinueContinue reading “Eating meat: links to chronic disease might be related to amino acids – new findings”

SWEET COFFEE MUSTARD DRESSING

SWEET COFFEE MUSTARD DRESSING Looks like a lot of ingredients, but mostly seasoning and flavorings go into making this fat-free dressing as special as it is! Deep, dark, bold, complex! Like a full-bodied fine wine, it possesses elements that give it an aged flavor! Use over salad or dessert! Makes about 2-1/2 cups 1 c.ContinueContinue reading “SWEET COFFEE MUSTARD DRESSING”

RED CABBAGE AND GREEN BEAN SAUTE

RED CABBAGE AND GREEN BEAN SAUTE Salt, pepper and garlic, that’s all the seasoning we use to highlight the subtle flavors of the veggies without a lot of other flavors to distract from the main event! Serve alone or with rice. I like it both ways, depending on how busy I am and how muchContinueContinue reading “RED CABBAGE AND GREEN BEAN SAUTE”

GREEN BEAN BARLEY SOUP – fat-free

GREEN BEAN BARLEY SOUP – fat-free If you like simple, this is as good as simple gets while maintaining a HIGH-END STATUS! Steve loves barley soup. I rarely make one, since I’m covering the globe with recipes in so many categories. Today as it turns out is his soup day! Barley it is and lotsContinueContinue reading “GREEN BEAN BARLEY SOUP – fat-free”

Coconut Oil Raises Risk Factors for Heart Disease

Coconut oil raises cholesterol levels, according to a meta-analysis published online in Circulation.  Researchers examined 16 publications that assessed the effects of coconut oil consumption on blood lipids and heart disease risk factors.  Consumption of coconut oil significantly raised total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol levels when compared to consumption of nontropical vegetable oils.  Results also showedContinueContinue reading “Coconut Oil Raises Risk Factors for Heart Disease”

Adipose tissue | is an active endocrine organ

Adipose tissue (body fat) is crucial for health. Along with fat cells, adipose tissue contains numerous nerve cells and blood vessels, storing and releasing energy to fuel the body and releasing important hormones vital to the body’s needs. Alternative names for adipose tissue Fat; body fat Where is my adipose tissue? Adipose tissue is commonlyContinueContinue reading “Adipose tissue | is an active endocrine organ”

Where Does Body Fat Go When You Lose Weight?

F-FC ClipBoard: Frankly, I thought it went out through the bowels and down the toilet. No? This is the second bit of news I found today on the net, that is new news to me. First, our fat has nerves and chats with our brains, and second, it leaves the body through sweat, urine, andContinueContinue reading “Where Does Body Fat Go When You Lose Weight?”

A closer look at the nerves that slim down your fat cells | Science | AAAS

F-FC ClipBoard: Hey, I didn’t know fat had nerve cells that communicate to the brain and vice versa. What? You mean our fat can think? Our brains chat it up with our fat? How cunning. If there are nerve cells in fat, that means fat can feel pain. Wow. Do you have pain in your fat?ContinueContinue reading “A closer look at the nerves that slim down your fat cells | Science | AAAS”

Celery Seed | Natural Health Guide

From the Latin origin “Celeri” meaning “quick acting”, Celery is a renowned herb that was known to the Chinese as early as the 5th century and used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine earlier than that. The eminent Roman encyclopaedist Aulus Cornelius Celsus mentioned the use of Celery Seeds in his work “De Medicina”, where he recordedContinueContinue reading “Celery Seed | Natural Health Guide”

Turnip Tomato Pea Soup – fat-free

TURNIP TOMATO PEA SOUP – fat-free Dried split and dried whole peas set the foundation for this brothy veggie soup with turnips, tomatoes, onions, carrot and celery. High End. Top Shelf. And no added fat. Oh, did I forget the ham? There’s that too – animal-free of course! Lovely expression of goodness! Makes a lot,ContinueContinue reading “Turnip Tomato Pea Soup – fat-free”

Cutting tongue fat can improve sleep apnea – Futurity

  Tongue fat is a risk factor for sleep apnea and losing tongue fat reduces the severity apnea, researchers have discovered. Improvements in sleep apnea symptoms due to weight loss appear to be linked to fat reduction in the tongue, researchers have discovered. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to measure the effect of weight lossContinueContinue reading “Cutting tongue fat can improve sleep apnea – Futurity”

TURMERIC WATER

I tried fresh turmeric when everybody was doing it, and all it did was turn my teeth and tongue yellow – and it wasn’t so easy to get rid of. I tried turmeric powder in veg capsules and finally had to wear gloves, since it yellowed my fingernails, cuticles and beneath the nails while manipulatingContinueContinue reading “TURMERIC WATER”

FLAX MILK BANANA SHAKE

Hey, just because New Year’s Eve is over doesn’t mean the fancy part must end with it. How about making the entire year of 2020 Extra Fancy in everything we do – from the simple to the complex it’s done with high class and sparkle! For your morning start begin with a sparkle shake! 2ContinueContinue reading “FLAX MILK BANANA SHAKE”

Fresh Corn Veggie Pot

FRESH CORN VEGGIE POT Fresh corn mixed with red cabbage, mushroom, celery, onion and pepper saute, along with peas, fresh ginger sticks and garlic. San Marzano tomatoes turn this summer veg fest into a savory delight! Just what Steve asked for – healthy and delicious! Makes 17 cups 6 ears fresh corn-on-the-cob – cut endsContinueContinue reading “Fresh Corn Veggie Pot”

Euro-Asian Spaghetti Bowl

EURO-ASIAN SPAGHETTI BOWL Sauteed green peppers, onions and matchstick carrots with green olive, artichokes, zucchini and roasted pepper. Steeped in a blueberry-pomegranate, apple cider, espresso coconut water broth with soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Add some smoked paprika and dried seaweed strips. Serve over spaghetti, top with Dijon mustard and pan-fried fresh breadcrumbs and youContinueContinue reading “Euro-Asian Spaghetti Bowl”

Antipasto Veggie Bowl

ANTIPASTO VEGGIE BOWL  A lot of broth or gravy isn’t always required in what otherwise might be called a soup. Roasted artichokes and black olives highlight this veggie bowl of sauteed pepper, onion, celery and cabbage. Combine with garbanzo and kidney beans, sweet corn and tomatoes. Seasoned simply with smoked paprika, dry mustard and turmeric.ContinueContinue reading “Antipasto Veggie Bowl”

Escarole Mandarin Orange Salad

ESCAROLE MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD Transforming bottled dressings, by adding low fat or no fat ingredients to extend the yield, while lowering the fat content, into a beautiful new creation without losing its familiarity! Then we drizzle it over an equally beautiful salad ingredient combination! Make as much dressing and as many salads as you wantContinueContinue reading “Escarole Mandarin Orange Salad”

MARINATED BEETS AND CITRUS FRUITS

MARINATED BEETS AND CITRUS FRUITS Whole canned beets, fresh orange and ruby red grapefruit combined with green pepper and sweet onion with a salted Balsamic and cinnamon dressing. Fat-Free! Sugar-Free! Makes 10 cups 4 c. canned whole beets, drained and rinsed 1 lg. sweet onion – cut ends off, cut whole onion from top toContinueContinue reading “MARINATED BEETS AND CITRUS FRUITS”

CARAWAY SEEDS – why not?

Caraway seeds have been on my mind lately. Not knowing why I decided to Google them. It turns out that they are apparently just what the doctor in my mind ordered. I’ve been ill since June when I was hospitalized with pneumonia and sepsis, with a fever that although would go down when administered fever-reducingContinueContinue reading “CARAWAY SEEDS – why not?”

Heart Attacks, Strokes, Body Fat CHILI PEPPERS

Eating chili peppers may prevent fatal heart attacks and stroke Elise Solé December 17, 2019, 3:25 PM EST Chili peppers have significant cardiovascular benefits. (Photo: Getty Images) Chili peppers aren’t for the faint of heart, but maybe they should be. Scientists in Italy say the spice slashes the mortality rate from heart attack and cerebrovascularContinueContinue reading “Heart Attacks, Strokes, Body Fat CHILI PEPPERS”

CRANBERRY CIDER PUDDING SAUCE

CRANBERRY CIDER PUDDING SAUCE Those cranberry skins can get in the way of enjoying the cranberries. So what do we do? Make a pudding-like sauce that smooths the edges making the entire cranberry experience one to savor. Cilantro – in ground seed form and fresh leaves – now becomes something to talk about. You couldContinueContinue reading “CRANBERRY CIDER PUDDING SAUCE”

GARDEIN PAN-FRY CHICK’N NUGGETS

F-FC ClipBoard: Warning. You may want to use 2 packages, as the temptation to keep nibbling after these nuggets are cooked is strong. Very strong. Partially thaw a 10 oz. bag of gardein meatless chick’n strips. Lay them out onto a board and separate them. Cut each strip crosswise into 4 pieces. In large skillet,ContinueContinue reading “GARDEIN PAN-FRY CHICK’N NUGGETS”

Calypso Peas

CALYPSO PEAS A beautiful expression of fat-free – velvety, light, impressive simplicity, gently coating the peas as you lift them from the sauce. Or hey, why not take some sauce along? Two spoons for service – one slotted, one not! This calypso is a slow dance – enjoy the moves! Serves 6 F-FC ClipBoard: WeContinueContinue reading “Calypso Peas”

AFC Brown Mushroom Gravy

AFC BROWN MUSHROOM GRAVY We’re making a brown mushroom gravy using the Parsley Diet Soup as a base. With the addition of a few ingredients a savory gravy is achieved, while still keeping down the fat content. Traditionally gravy was made from the fat drippings with a little water and thickener added. Today we don’tContinueContinue reading “AFC Brown Mushroom Gravy”

Pan-Fry Caraway Cabbage

PAN-FRY CARAWAY CABBAGE Super simple pan-fried cabbage, requiring only a little oil, caraway seed and salt and pepper. How easy is that? The surprise is the flavor achieved, when simply caramelizing green cabbage without a lot of extraneous ingredients that distract from its natural flavor essence! Serves 4 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1ContinueContinue reading “Pan-Fry Caraway Cabbage”

Carotene Instant Mashed Potatoes

CAROTENE INSTANT MASHED POTATOES They look like super fluffy sweet potatoes, but when you don’t have the time, and you want a nutrient boost, add carrot juice in place of the milk the recipe calls for on the package. Instant never tasted so good! You just may make this a habit! Use wherever you useContinueContinue reading “Carotene Instant Mashed Potatoes”

Parsley Escarole Soup

PARSLEY ESCAROLE DIET SOUP It’s the freshest tasting cooked soup on the planet! Loads of parsley and cilantro with escarole. Carrots and onion and a bunch of stewed tomatoes, cooked with spices for only 30 minutes, then pureed in the blender till the solids become mealy, in other words they don’t disappear. Sounds like aContinueContinue reading “Parsley Escarole Soup”

Acid Reflux and Exercise: What Works?

Can Exercise Help My Acid Reflux? Exercise and acid reflux Acid reflux refers to the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. When this happens, you may taste sour liquid in the back of your mouth. This backwash can irritate the lining of your esophagus and cause heartburn. If you experience acid reflux infrequently,ContinueContinue reading “Acid Reflux and Exercise: What Works?”

BANANA GINGER BEER DRESSING fat-free

BANANA GINGER BEER DRESSING A fat-free creamy dressing using banana, ginger beer, turmeric and nutmeg. No added sugar beyond what’s in the ginger beer! Makes 5 cups 2 c. ginger beer – I used Goslings brand 3 med. size peeled bananas, cut into chunks 1/2 c. white Balsamic vinegar 2 t. pink Himalayan salt 1/2-ContinueContinue reading “BANANA GINGER BEER DRESSING fat-free”

AFC ICE-CREAM DIET

Yesterday, Steve brings home with a bunch of other groceries vegan ice-cream, coconut whip and Hershey’s Syrup. Wow I thought, just what I don’t need. He also brought home some vegan miniature dark chocolate peanut butter cups – something I also didn’t need. But it was his Friday night, so I did take a coupleContinueContinue reading “AFC ICE-CREAM DIET”

Oh, About Those Bananas

Aside: Although the dates on the scales are a month apart, I had every intention of losing more, so didn’t photograph after I lost the 7 pounds. Well, I ate the bananas as I said I would. It started out 2-3 a day, but became cumbersome, so I tapered to 1-2 a day and stayedContinueContinue reading “Oh, About Those Bananas”

MATCHA BANANA SHAKE

I’m adding a few more ingredients to this banana shake today. Ingredients include: banana fresh squeezed orange juice SILK 3 G PROTEIN MILK carrot juice (I used Bolthouse Farms) cinnamon GREEN MATCHA TEA Use amounts as you like. With the cinnamon and Matcha Tea, I used 1 teaspoon of each. Blend till creamy for aContinueContinue reading “MATCHA BANANA SHAKE”

BANANA CARROT SHAKE

While most people make smoothies, that is they add ice to the blender ingredients, that’s usually too cold for me, so I use mostly cold ingredients and make a shake instead. Eating 2-3 bananas a day on the BANANA DIET gets cumbersome, so I variate by putting them in a shake now and then. IngredientsContinueContinue reading “BANANA CARROT SHAKE”

DIY Almond Milk Is the Way to Go

Chef Sharon: Haven’t tried it, but I will. Why Aren’t You Turning Almonds into Milk? It’s an established fact that almond milk is one of the great plant-based milk innovations. So believe us when we say you need this. In addition to being dairy-free, lactose-free, and vegan, almond milk is super high in vitamin E.ContinueContinue reading “DIY Almond Milk Is the Way to Go”

Butter Bean Hummus

BUTTER BEAN HUMMUS Butter Bean and tofu are the base which increase the protein content in this nutritious snack food dip/spread aka mayo substitute. Roasted red peppers, tarragon, garlic, vegan yeast and extra virgin olive oil (not much) enhances flavor and texture worthy of a celebratory event. Makes 6 cups 2, 12 oz. pkg. extraContinueContinue reading “Butter Bean Hummus”

Cash-starved Air India putting crews on low-fat diet

Cash-starved Air India putting crews on low-fat diet AP NEWS NEW DELHI (AP) — Cash-starved Air India is putting its crew on a diet, changing their inflight menu to special low-fat meals.Dhananjay Kumar, the state-run airline’s spokesman, said Wednesday that the objective is to provide healthy and cost-effective meals to crews on domestic and internationalContinueContinue reading “Cash-starved Air India putting crews on low-fat diet”

HOW TO EAT BANANA PEELS

Honestly, I never even thought about eating a banana peel. Nobody I ever saw eating a banana also consumed the peel. Here are a few ways you can. Yes, it is interesting! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwS10urmXtY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1U_cWTj-uFA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPOokYWHHpQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYPXkrWy7iY  

Breathing Exercises | American Lung Association

Breathing Exercises Out with the old, stale air and in with new fresh air. That’s the theme of the two most useful breathing exercises—pursed lip breathing and belly breathing—taught by pulmonary rehabilitation specialists to individuals with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and COPD.  Like aerobic exercise improves your heart function and strengthens your muscles, breathingContinueContinue reading “Breathing Exercises | American Lung Association”

Tofu Pup Sandwich Filling Or Salad

TOFU PUP SANDWICH FILLING OR SALAD Tofu Pups and green cabbage processed to a small dice, then mixed with Butter Bean Hummus! Serve in hot dog bun as a sandwich, or scoop onto a lettuce leave absent the bread! High protein, reduced fat. Nice! Makes 4-1/2 cups 12 oz. pkg. Light Life Veggie Meatless TofuContinueContinue reading “Tofu Pup Sandwich Filling Or Salad”

AFC Purple Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)

AFC Purple Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS) Another fabulous cabbage soup, hitting all the right notes. Weight reduction or not, I love cabbage soup – ala Sharon! Makes a lot 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 lb. baby carrots, cut into 3/8 inch cubes 8 oz. fresh white button mushrooms, washed and sliced 2ContinueContinue reading “AFC Purple Cabbage Weight Reduction Soup (WRS)”

Fresh Corn And Veggie Pot

FRESH CORN AND VEGGIE POT No added fat is fat-free to me. Okay, so soy beans have some fat, but it’s negligible. Considering there’s no fat in this dish, it surprised me how filling it was. Tasty too! Makes 19  cups INGREDIENTS: 8-10 fresh ears butter sugar corn, shucked and properly cleaned, Place in potContinueContinue reading “Fresh Corn And Veggie Pot”

Spinach Potato Skillet

SPINACH POTATO SKILLET Easy to make, low fat skillet supper with lots of spinach, peas, celery with pan-fried potato slices, grape tomatoes in a simple garlic mustard glaze! Serves 6-8 main dishes 2 lbs. fresh spinach, washed, then boiled till tender but not mush, drained in colander; set aside 2 T. extra virgin olive oilContinueContinue reading “Spinach Potato Skillet”

FAT-FREE HAWAIIAN FRUIT DRESSING using Bragg Bottled Dressing

FAT-FREE HAWAIIAN FRUIT DRESSING using Bragg Bottled Dressing Easy, fresh, velvety smooth. Perfect dress for fresh fruit! Top with smoky brown sugar walnut crumbles takes the party to the roof top. A fresh spinach bed teams up well with the crumbles extending texture contrasts without cluttering it! Makes 2-1/4 cups dressing Dressing: 1 c. BRAGGContinueContinue reading “FAT-FREE HAWAIIAN FRUIT DRESSING using Bragg Bottled Dressing”

Veggie Steam Pot

VEGGIE STEAM POT Fresh steamed baby carrots, green cabbage, green beans, broccoli buds, asparagus. This is a snack for me throughout the day – a few days. No seasoning, no oil, just plain veggies. It satisfies my hunger, it’s not addicting and I feel like I’m doing something healthy for myself. It’s not a fat-packerContinueContinue reading “Veggie Steam Pot”

Easy Pan-Fried Tofu

EASY PAN-FRIED TOFU Seasoned with basil, garlic, salt and pepper, fried in grape seed oil. That’s it. Fries up quickly in just a little oil. Tastes and textures like the whites of a fried egg. Put it on bread or bun with ketchup and watch a fried egg sandwich emerge just like that with littleContinueContinue reading “Easy Pan-Fried Tofu”

AFC BANANA DIET – I’m going to eat like a monkey and see where it takes me

Although for the past several months I focused a lot on eating healthy and not necessarily dieting, I’m now ready to get more serious in the weight reduction category. Just as always I’m back up to 162 pounds with a height of five feet eight inches from my 148 pounds on 31 December 2018. IContinueContinue reading “AFC BANANA DIET – I’m going to eat like a monkey and see where it takes me”

CRAZY ABOUT BANANAS

By Jessie Szalay, Live Science Contributor | October 25, 2017 09:33pm ET Bananas are one of the world’s most appealing fruits. Global banana exports reached about 18 million tons in 2015, according to the United Nations. About half of them went to the United States and the European market. In the United States, each person eats 11.4 lbs.ContinueContinue reading “CRAZY ABOUT BANANAS”

6 Good Reasons to Eat a Banana Today

What goodness is in a banana? Other than being rich in vitamin B6, bananas are a good source of vitamin C, dietary fibre and manganese. W​hat do these mean for your health? The Dietetics Department at Tiong Bahru Community Health Centre explains.​ ​ BANANAS are not only rich in vitamins and fibre, but are alsoContinueContinue reading “6 Good Reasons to Eat a Banana Today”

How The Valsalva Maneuver Works

By Richard N. Fogoros, MD Updated July 03, 2019 Medically reviewed by a board-certified physician The Valsalva maneuver is a technique which anybody can learn, that has several practical uses in medicine and in everyday life. The Valsalva maneuver is useful for transiently increasing the tone of the vagus nerve, and also for transiently increasing the pressure in theContinueContinue reading “How The Valsalva Maneuver Works”

9 Powerful Health Benefits of Cumin – weight loss

SUMMARY: You can get many of cumin’s benefits just by using small amounts as seasoning. Other benefits may only be available at supplemental doses. 6. May Promote Weight Loss and Fat Reduction Concentrated cumin supplements have helped promote weight loss in a few clinical studies.One study of 88 overweight women found that yogurt containing 3ContinueContinue reading “9 Powerful Health Benefits of Cumin – weight loss”

Leftover Rice

Sometimes simple tastes so good. I’ve been missing rice for a while. Peas too, been missing them. The fresh tomato add-on creates a juicy component to this simple rice. Nice! Makes 7 cups 2 T. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 lg. sweet onion, peeled and diced 1 green pepper, cored and cut into bite sizeContinueContinue reading “Leftover Rice”

Mystery Sickness?

How I got so sick so fast is a mystery. Finally had an outpatient cardio echogram today to see if the infection in the lung spread to the heart. The Cleveland Clinic made me accept responsibility for payment or wait 10 days for the insurance company to approve it (Anthem Blue shield). It was orderedContinueContinue reading “Mystery Sickness?”

BACK TO GREENS

BACK TO GREENS Fresh collard greens and broccoli cuts sauteed with celery, onion and green pepper. Mixed with Gardein Meatless Chick’n Strips then seasoned with a sweet Balsamic mustard sauce! Serves 4-6 2 lg. bunches fresh collard greens – cut out main vein of each leaf from end to tip and discard; break away theContinueContinue reading “BACK TO GREENS”

ROASTED TOFU AND VEGGIES

ROASTED TOFU AND VEGGIES Tofu cubes roasted in marinade made with Liquid Bragg Aminos. Cabbage, yams, carrot and onion dusted with spice then roasted separately. Fresh boiled corn off the cob. Toss it all with salt and pepper and serve. That’s all you need to enjoy the essence of  each vegetable! Steve’s lunch for aContinueContinue reading “ROASTED TOFU AND VEGGIES”

5 little-known facts about protein | Examine.com

5 little-known facts about protein Can you survive if you eat only protein? Can you survive without eating protein? How does your body keep functioning when you fast? Do high-protein diets actually promote weight loss, or do they only help you retain muscle when you eat below maintenance? Our evidence-based analysis on 5 little-known factsContinueContinue reading “5 little-known facts about protein | Examine.com”

Orange Saffron Ginger Beer Dressing

ORANGE SAFFRON GINGER BEER DRESSING Orange, and  carrot juices, banana and ginger beer blended with saffron threads, coriander and garlic creating a sweet, savory, tart fat-free salad dressing! Makes 4 cups 12 oz. bottle ginger beer – I used Goya brand this time 1 lg. ripe banana 2-4  peeled garlic cloves or as you likeContinueContinue reading “Orange Saffron Ginger Beer Dressing”

Fresh OFF-THE-COB Veggie Saute

Fresh OFF-THE-COB Veggie Saute The fresh corn in the market is so sweet this year, so we go with very little seasoning. Salt and pepper works. A simple, refreshing and satisfying dish for any meal – even breakfast! Makes 11 cups 8 fresh ears sweet corn, shucked – place in pot of water, bring toContinueContinue reading “Fresh OFF-THE-COB Veggie Saute”

A Neuroscientist Explains How Mindfulness Can Help Prevent Overeating

Popsugar Fitness Healthy Living Is Mindfulness the Same as Meditation? A Neuroscientist Explains How Mindfulness Can Help Prevent Overeating May 1, 2019 by SAMANTHA BRODSKY You might have heard about mindfulness for the first time when you were little — your parents probably told you to be mindful of your tone. Then, in high school,ContinueContinue reading “A Neuroscientist Explains How Mindfulness Can Help Prevent Overeating”

Spinach With Everything

Steve and I both like greens, but unlike other foods, that we make sure we have on hand or at least replenish when finished, greens don’t fit into our lives in the same way. Sure we like salads and we eat a lot of them, especially Steve. But again, we haven’t made an effort toContinueContinue reading “Spinach With Everything”

The Secret Behind the Weight Gain-Inflammation Connection

When we think about inflammation, we often think of it as helping us heal from an obvious injury (like a wound) or fighting harmful bacteria. This is good inflammation working in our favor to keep us healthy. But on the flip side, when the immune system is too active, it can make us sick.We knowContinueContinue reading “The Secret Behind the Weight Gain-Inflammation Connection”

Did 3 Day Renew Life Cleanse Work?

TOTAL BODY RESET? Sounds good. Steve while shopping saw this claim plus it was on sale, so decided to get me some. Give it a try, he said. Tell me what you think. I just got off the 3 Day Cleanse. Nothing happened. At least with a placebo you think something is working when itContinueContinue reading “Did 3 Day Renew Life Cleanse Work?”

Beer Nut And Walnut Ice-Cream

BEER NUT AND WALNUT ICE-CREAM Of course this is a high fat ice-cream, but compared to others it’s more nutrient and fiber dense. The grainy texture is more reminiscent of grainy crystals than peanuts. A higher powered food processor would produce a creamier texture. If you want to gain weight this is the more sensibleContinueContinue reading “Beer Nut And Walnut Ice-Cream”