Increase intake of healthy fluid Water is vital for the efficient functioning of the body. It not only maintains the health but also benefits the kidney to recover if suffering from any damage. Moreover, consuming it in the required amount helps clear kidney urea, sodium, and different toxins. It is essential to eliminate them outContinueContinue reading “Increase Kidney Health”
Category Archives: APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Animal-Free Fluff Mayo
ANIMAL-FREE FLUFF MAYO I grew up on Miracle Whip. My mother was one of the first ones to convert from mayonnaise to Miracle Whip then kept on with it. Mayonnaise was okay when eating out, but it didn’t have that fresh zing to it. Lately I’ve become discouraged by the calorie and fat counts inContinueContinue reading “Animal-Free Fluff Mayo”
The Results Are In For The 1 week Flatten Stomach aka Power Trifecta Drink Challenge
I was up early while it was still dark at 5ish AM. I did the scale measurements first this time. SPRING SCALE = 159 LBS. DIGITAL SCALE = 164.6 LBS. FAT = 23.5 VISCERAL FAT = 11 MUSCLE = 31.0 BMI = 25.9 CALORIE/RESTING METABOLISM = 1532 RESULT: I gained two tenths of a poundContinueContinue reading “The Results Are In For The 1 week Flatten Stomach aka Power Trifecta Drink Challenge”
TODAY IS DAY 7 – FINAL DAY – OF POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE
2 September 2021 BACK TO THE ORIGINAL DRINK TO FLATTEN STOMACH With one day left I’m scrambling to flatten this stomach. In my mind I’m scrambling, not through my actions. The acid was too acidic, so I reduced the dose and tolerated it better. I added a few more items in small amounts to boostContinueContinue reading “TODAY IS DAY 7 – FINAL DAY – OF POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE”
DAY SIX POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE
1 September 2021 SHARON’S MELLOW CHARGED DRINK 12 oz. warm water 1 t. lemon juice 2 t. apple cider vinegar 1 t. ginger juice 1 t. liquid aminos 1/2 t. Matcha Green Tea Powder 1/4 t. dark brown sugar Drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. I omitted the baking soda -ContinueContinue reading “DAY SIX POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE”
DAY FOUR POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE
Monday 30 August 2021 SHARON’S MELLOW SUPERFECTA DRINK 1-1/3 c. warm water 1 t. fresh lemon juice 1 t. apple cider vinegar 1 t. ginger juice Drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. The burning became too much to handle. It didn’t ease up, so I eased it down. Sixteen ounces ofContinueContinue reading “DAY FOUR POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE”
DAY THREE POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE
Saturday 29 August 2021 DAY THREE POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE SHARON’S SUPERCHARGED SUPERFECTA DRINK 16 oz. warm water 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 T. apple cider vinegar 1 T. ginger juice Drank it first thing in the morning. Followed by black coffee sipped for an hour or so, then I ate breakfast. Whatever is leftoverContinueContinue reading “DAY THREE POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE”
DAY TWO OF TRIFECTA POWER DRINK CHALLENGE
Saturday 28 August 2021 DAY TWO TRIFECTA POWER DRINK CHALLENGE SHARON’S SUPERCHARGED SUPERFECTA DRINK 16 oz. warm water 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 T. apple cider vinegar 1 T. ginger juice Drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. As long as I was burning up my esophagus with this acidicContinueContinue reading “DAY TWO OF TRIFECTA POWER DRINK CHALLENGE”
DAY ONE OF TRIFECTA POWER DRINK CHALLENGE
DAY ONE Friday 27 August 2021 TRIFECTA POWER DRINK 2 c. warm water 2 T. fresh lemon juice 1 T. apple cider vinegar Drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. I renamed this 7 DAY FLATTEN STOMACH CHALLENGE introduced by Dr. Mandell, to the TRIFECTA POWER DRINK CHALLENGE, because honestly, drinkingContinueContinue reading “DAY ONE OF TRIFECTA POWER DRINK CHALLENGE”
One Week Flatten Stomach Challenge
https://youtu.be/ap4QGOU5zHo TAKE THE POWER TRIFECTA DRINK CHALLENGE How difficult can it be? 2 CUPS WARM WATER 2 T. LEMON JUICE (fresh is best but bottled is okay as long as sugar-free) 1 T. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR 1- Combine in glass and drink on empty stomach upon rising. 2- I guess the rest is up toContinueContinue reading “One Week Flatten Stomach Challenge”
EXTENDING A FAT-FREE BOTTLED DRESSING
Bottled dressings are expensive. And how many salads does one bottle dress? Not many. Why not use them as an ingredient in alt-dressings and dips/spreads, rather than using what comes straight from the bottle? Doctor them up to your tastes, extend them while reducing the calorie and fat content!! Works for me! Makes 2-1/2 cupsContinueContinue reading “EXTENDING A FAT-FREE BOTTLED DRESSING”
Fat-Free Sugar-Free Watermelon Dressing
Fat-Free Sugar-Free Watermelon Dressing I just made this and love the light creaminess. I’m back into salads now for the raw factor. I want to eat something substantially raw every day – I picked salad. But I like creamy dressing and most are high in calories and fat, considering how much I like on theContinueContinue reading “Fat-Free Sugar-Free Watermelon Dressing”
AFC Dressing-Free Mac Salad
AFC DRESSING-FREE MAC SALAD Not your traditional Mac Salad. More veggies, less macaroni. Garlic basil tarragon. Sauteed onion and sweet red pepper till soft and sweet. Raw celery scallion, red pepper again. Black olive, cilantro. Sweet peas and green beans. Served just like that with no dressing. If it tastes good and it goes smoothlyContinueContinue reading “AFC Dressing-Free Mac Salad”
Taking Stock and Stocking up
Whether restaurants and bars reopen sooner or later for inside service, we all will have time to rethink our habits and begin wondering why we put up with poor, sometimes abusive service, poor quality food – poorly prepared many times. Remember that bun that was stale, because someone in the kitchen did as they doContinueContinue reading “Taking Stock and Stocking up”
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”
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”
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”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 28
8/2/2018 THURSDAY Day 28 Well, I finally got to a fasting day, which is today. I somehow got connected with a group that fasted to bring awareness to the plight of other animals – protesting through fasting the enslavement, torture and slaughter of these lovely creatures who suffer unfathomable atrocities committed against them by billionsContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 28”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 26
7/31/2018 TUESDAY Day 26 Weigh-In = Friday Total Calories = 883.8 Total Fat grams = 11.21 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 11% CONSUMPTION: 16 oz. filtered water – cal/fat 0 w/shot of apple cider vinegar 3 dates – Cal. 49.8, Fat 0g 1 oz. roasted tofu – Cal. 26, Fat 1.5g SALAD: w/ 1/4 c.ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 26”
Strawberry Walnut Dressing
STRAWBERRY WALNUT DRESSING Fresh strawberries, dried apricots, walnuts, onion, fresh ginger and chia seeds. Crush, then smooth it all up in a blender to create a thick, yet light, fruity dressing for green or fruit salads! No added oil or sugar! Makes approx. 1-3/4 cups per 1/4 cup = Cal. 57, Fat 3.11g 6 lg.ContinueContinue reading “Strawberry Walnut Dressing”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 23
7/28/2018 SATURDAY Day 23 Weigh-In = only on Friday Total Calories = 1021.5 Total Fat grams = 22.38 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 20% CONSUMPTION: 16 oz. filtered water w/1 shot apple cider vinegar – cal/fat 0 2, 8 oz. c. black coffee – Cal. 10, Fat 0g 4 oz. fresh squeeze orange juice -ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 23”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 22
7/27/2018 FRIDAY Day 22 Weigh-In = 155.5 lbs. Total Calories = 1034.50 Total Fat grams = 28.3 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 25% CONSUMPTION: 6 oz. pink grapefruit juice – Cal. 75, Fat 0g w/1 shot apple cider vinegar – cal/fat 0 12 oz. black coffee w/1/4 t. taurine – Cal. 5, Fat 0gContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 22”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 21
7/26/2018 THURSDAY Day 21 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 1002 Total Fat grams = 20.5 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 18% 12 oz. black coffee – Cal. 5, Fat 0g w/2 T. Roland Coconut Milk – Cal. 50, Fat 5g 16 oz. filtered water w/1 shot apple cider vinegar Garden Salad – cal/fatContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 21”
Skinny Dirty Rice
SKINNY DIRTY RICE What to do with the water you soak your almonds in and the skins you pop from the nuts? Make this original rice, skins and dirty water recipe! Fat-Free too! Makes 12-1/2 cups 5 c. soaking liquid from parboiled raw almonds 1 T. pink Himalayan salt 1/4 t. fine grind black pepperContinueContinue reading “Skinny Dirty Rice”
AFC Diet Coke Zero Calorie Salad Dressing ©
AFC DIET COKE ZERO CALORIE SALAD DRESSING © Everything you want in a dressing! This Is the Place! Zero Calories! Makes almost 3 cups 1/3 c. fresh lime squeeze 1/2 c. apple cider vinegar 1/2 c. water 1 t. guar gum powder 1 c. Diet Coke 1/4 c. prepared yellow mustard 1 T. Gourmet GardenContinueContinue reading “AFC Diet Coke Zero Calorie Salad Dressing ©”
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Shots
Everybody’s writing about them and basically writing the same thing. Don’t drink the shot undiluted. Dilute in 8 oz. of water or other beverage. Take it on an empty stomach before you eat. Be sure there are carbohydrates in your stomach to interact with the ACV to create a friendly bacteria environment. I’m assuming whatContinueContinue reading “Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Shots”
GYPTIAN RICE
GYPTIAN RICE White and wild rices, cashews and raisins seasoned with garlic, saffron and mint. Served with orange zest, and a maple syrup and extra virgin olive oil drizzle! Takes me someplace I haven’t been before and I like it. Steve loves it. Elegant, he remarked. And delicious! Mostly fat-free! Makes 14 cups 4-3/4 c.ContinueContinue reading “GYPTIAN RICE”
BARBECUE SWEET PEPPER RICE
BARBECUE SWEET PEPPER RICE – FAT-FREE Long grain white rice cooked with coriander, paprika, celery seed and smoke flavor. Tossed with sweet red peppers and Heinz Classic Barbecue Sauce. Simple, easy to make. Sweet, tangy and hot. If desired, mix with a steamed green vegetable! I used peas with great results! Makes a little over 5ContinueContinue reading “BARBECUE SWEET PEPPER RICE”
LIQUID SPICE FOR SAUTEING
LIQUID SPICE FOR SAUTEING If we’re not going to oil the skillet and we still want some char on our sautéed veggies, then we’re going to have to improvise. This is one way to do it. See easy instructions below. Makes a little over 1 cup Experiment: Sautéing veggies without oil. Looking for char and soft. 1ContinueContinue reading “LIQUID SPICE FOR SAUTEING”
FAT-FREE CHEF™© 