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”
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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 FIVE POWER TRIFECTA CHALLENGE
Tuesday 31 August 2021 SHARON’S MELLOW CHARGED DRINK 12 oz. warm water 1 t. fresh lemon juice 1 t. ginger juice 1 t. apple cider vinegar 1/4 t. baking soda 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.ContinueContinue reading “DAY FIVE 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”
Blueberry Tarragon Sauce – no added sugar
BLUEBERRY TARRAGON SAUCE – no added sugar Smoky, fruity, savory, tart, naturally sweet. Goes well with vegan meats as a condiment, or spooned over cake or ice-cream. Spread as a jam on your favorite toasted breads! Add a dab of brown sugar if you like! Tarragon and blueberries who would think? Interesting match! The absenceContinueContinue reading “Blueberry Tarragon Sauce – no added sugar”
ABOUT THAT ICE-CREAM for breakfast diet
Even though I categorize this as the AFC ICE-CREAM DIET and although the ice-cream I ate and continue to eat now and then is animal-free, it is not a diet – at least not for me. I was excited about it primarily because I pretty much deny myself sweets and this was a way notContinueContinue reading “ABOUT THAT ICE-CREAM for breakfast diet”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Antipasto Marinara
ANTIPASTO MARINARA Artichokes, black and green olives, sun-dried tomatoes, lots of fresh garlic and ginger simmered with nothing better than San Marzano tomatoes! Fat-free, except for a negligible amount found naturally in the olives. Makes 7 cups 8.5 oz. can artichokes in brine (discard any outer too-tough-chew petals), diced – I used DELALLO brand 1ContinueContinue reading “Antipasto Marinara”
Winter Tomatoes Got You Down?
Why worry about the high price of winter tomatoes and unripened, flavorless choices, when grapes are on sale. That’s right, substitute grapes for tomatoes in any salad. It’s a nice switch from the traditional tomatoes that we seem to add to every salad we make, just because it’s a salad. Even Lilly Belle says yes!ContinueContinue reading “Winter Tomatoes Got You Down?”
Fried Veggie Rice
FRIED VEGGIE RICE Hey, the Chinese don’t tell me how to cook in my own home. They fry the rice; I fry the veggies and season the water the rice gets cooked in. It reduces calories and minimizes a big mess in the frying pan. I don’t care if it’s not the way the AsiansContinueContinue reading “Fried Veggie Rice”
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 Spaghetti Mushroom Alfredo – for Steve
AFC SPAGHETTI MUSHROOM ALFREDO for Steve If someone wants to occasionally indulge in a higher calorie and fat dish, plus they want large or extra-large portions, I’d say take this one, for a sky-high experience! That was Steve’s Request. Lots of happy sounds were heard while he savored this meal. The Animal-Free Chef at yourContinueContinue reading “AFC Spaghetti Mushroom Alfredo – for Steve”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 17
7/22/2018 SUNDAY Day 17 Weigh-In = Friday only Total Calories = 1092 Total Fat grams = 25.75 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 21% CONSUMPTION: 8 oz. pink grapefruit juice – Cal. 100, Fat 0g 17.5 oz. coconut water – Cal. 100, Fat 0g 6 oz. agar juice – cal/fat 0 500 mg. veg capsule redContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 17”
Boost Brain Power With Carrot Juice
Boosts immunity Juicing carrots gives us its concentrated form with all its essential nutrients. Having a glass a day is said to work wonders in boosting immunity. Apart from helping the body against free radical damage, it also protects it against harmful bacteria, viruses and inflammation. Carrot juice also contains various vitamins and minerals such as B6,ContinueContinue reading “Boost Brain Power With Carrot Juice”
Mushroom Miso Noodle Bowl
MUSHROOM MISO NOODLE BOWL Three kinds of mushroom sauteed with green cabbage, red pepper, garlic, scallion and ginger. Combined with spinach in a broth flavored with white wine miso, rosemary and smoked paprika! Ladled over thin linguini. Garnish with radish, scallion and drizzles of extra virgin olive oil and sesame oil. A culinary pleasure! MakesContinueContinue reading “Mushroom Miso Noodle Bowl”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 6
7/11/2018 WEDNESDAY Day 6 Weigh-In = not today Total Calories = 1500 Total Fat grams = 27.22 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = .16 or 16% There’s no weigh-in today or tomorrow. I get two days to do whatever I want. This is my week-end. I take the same days off that Steve does. IContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 6”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 5
7/10/2018 TUESDAY Day 5 Weigh-In = 158 lbs. Total Calories = 1496 Total Fat grams = 24.6 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = .15 or 15% CONSUMPTION: 6 oz. Pacific nondairy hazelnut milk – Cal. 82.5, Fat 2.6g 500 mg. capsule red cayenne pepper – Cal. 0, Fat 0g 1 t. light brown sugar – Cal.ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 5”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET – DAY 3
7/8/2018 SUNDAY – Day 3 Weigh-In 158.5 lbs Total Calories = 932.75 Total Fat grams = 9.16 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 9% CONSUMPTION: 1/2 c. SO DELICIOUS COCONUT YOGURT – Cal. 85, Fat 3.5g 15 Rainier cherries, pitted and cut in half – Cal. 90, Fat 0g 20 or more fresh cilantro leaves -ContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET – DAY 3”
AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 2
7/7/2018 SATURDAY Day 2 Weigh-In 159.5 lbs Total Calories = 827 Total Fat grams = 7.0 Fat Calorie/Total Calorie Ratio = 8% CONSUMPTION: 12 oz. fresh brew Italian roast coffee – Cal. 5.0, Fat 0g with 1/2 t. of turmeric, beet root powder, ginger, unsweetened cocoa powder, plus 500 mg. capsule red cayenne pepperContinueContinue reading “AFC RAPID FAT-LOSS DIET DAY 2”
Fresh Fruit And Veggie Yogurt Salad
FRESH FRUIT AND VEGGIE YOGURT SALAD Fresh corn with pineapple? Fresh apple with English cucumber? Kalamata olive and fresh basil? All marinated in dairy free yogurt with smoked paprika, coriander and brown sugar? Toss in some Himalayan salt? Super natural juice rush? That’s what I ate for breakfast for a week. I couldn’t stop myself.ContinueContinue reading “Fresh Fruit And Veggie Yogurt Salad”
Weight Reduction Soup (WRS) Program
WEIGHT REDUCTION SOUP (WRS) FAT-FREE CABBAGE SOUP This is my new favorite soup. I love everything about it. It’s simple, easy, doesn’t cost much and it makes a ton. This will be Steve’s and my lunch for the week. Today, for lunch he had 5 cups. This soup is definitely a keeper! I’m going toContinueContinue reading “Weight Reduction Soup (WRS) Program”
Root Beer Dressing Sauce
Do you like root beer? Even if you don’t, you’ll love this fat-free animal-free ROOT BEER DRESSING SAUCE! Over salad, fruit or veggie chicken. Make it a trifecta dinner tonight!
Red And Greasy (that means tomato sauce)
RED AND GREASY Steve says he wants red and greasy – a favorite of his and mine. Lately we’ve been so low-fat or no-fat that we decided to treat ourselves with more-than-usual-fat. Lighten up. You’re not going to lose all that fat in a day anyway! Have some fun with food! Serve over pastaContinueContinue reading “Red And Greasy (that means tomato sauce)”
Spicy Chocolate Cashew Shake plus new breakfast and lunch regime
SPICY CHOCOLATE CASHEW SHAKE Rarely do I put ice into a smoothie. I don’t like the freeze on my throat and my blender doesn’t do ice well. So a shake it is. And a good one at that. I always did like milk shakes, till McDonald’s changed the landscape with their impossible to draw throughContinueContinue reading “Spicy Chocolate Cashew Shake plus new breakfast and lunch regime”
Broccoli Red Fried Rice And Quinoa
BROCCOLI RED FRIED RICE AND QUINOA Ever taste juicy fried grains? This is it! What a chew! Reduced fat too! Less than one teaspoon fat per one cup serving! Steve’s on a fried rice kick, so thought I’d rearrange the foundation of fried rice by using quinoa plus red rice which functions as the meat. Success!ContinueContinue reading “Broccoli Red Fried Rice And Quinoa”
Asian Barbecue Bean Soup
ASIAN BARBECUE BEAN SOUP Can a barbecue bean soup really be Asian? Tastes like Asian to me. Maybe it’s the sesame oil. Maybe it’s the fresh garlic and ginger. Maybe it’s the barbecue in the beans. Maybe it’s all the ingredients combined. Steve picked out the ingredients and I made the soup per his request.ContinueContinue reading “Asian Barbecue Bean Soup”
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 ©”
Peaches And Wine Pudding
PEACHES AND WINE PUDDING Fresh peaches cooked with red wine, ginger, sugars and monk fruit sweetener. Blended till smooth, then thickened with potato starch and served cold either plain, topped with veg whipped cream or folded with veg whipped cream to create a mousse! Fat-free or fatted. You decide! Makes about 6 cups pudding orContinueContinue reading “Peaches And Wine Pudding”
Ginger Root for Migraines
Ginger Root for Migraines Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on June 22nd, 2017 Many successful herbal treatments start like this: Some doctor learns that some plant has been used in some ancient medical tradition, like ginger for headaches. Well, the physician has patients with headaches and so tries advising one with migraines to give it aContinueContinue reading “Ginger Root for Migraines “
Savory Fruit Dressing
SAVORY FRUIT DRESSING Zing is how I describe the way this savory fruit dressing sings! Although it was designed for green leaf salads, I see no reason why it wouldn’t work with fruit salads. In that instance, you may want to add a little more sweet. It’s up to you – as always! Low fat! MakesContinueContinue reading “Savory Fruit Dressing”
AFC WILD PUMPKIN SEED SAUSAGE BURGERS ©
AFC WILD PUMPKIN SEED SAUSAGE BURGERS © Okay, this is super easy once you make the rice, and that’s easy too! No-bake burgers. Form the patties, put them between wax paper in a covered container and refrigerate till ready to use. I made 1 batch; next time I’d make 2 batches. Really good texture andContinueContinue reading “AFC WILD PUMPKIN SEED SAUSAGE BURGERS ©”
WILD PUMPKIN SEED RICE
WILD PUMPKIN SEED RICE A simple, nutritious and tasty rice dish made with white and wild rice with a pumpkin seed crumble add. Seasoned with turmeric, mustard and rosemary – a little sweet, a little sour and a little vegan yeast to give a hint of cheese. Garnished with fresh tarragon leaves! Makes 12 cupsContinueContinue reading “WILD PUMPKIN SEED RICE”
Steve’s all U Can Eat Salad For Sharon’s Birthday
Well, I do like salad, especially when it’s one of Steve’s all u can eats! Happy Birthday to me! No calorie worries today. Ingredients: chopped hearts of romaine lettuce tomatoes orange wedges sliced sweet onion sliced radishes sliced Japanese cucumber diced green pepper sliced celery soy bacon bits mixed nut crumbles fresh ginger sticks pumpernickelContinueContinue reading “Steve’s all U Can Eat Salad For Sharon’s Birthday”
SHARON’S DIRT BROTH
SHARON’S DIRT BROTH The animal-free chef’s answer to Bone Broth! Instead of cannibalizing an animal to cure what ails me, I go to the soil and the salt of the earth! The best feel good broth I’ve ever had. Before – During – After. Makes 35 cups This is a lengthy process, so don’t engageContinueContinue reading “SHARON’S DIRT BROTH”
GINGER GARLIC TOMATO REBOOT
GINGER GARLIC TOMATO REBOOT Fat-free medicine. It’s super hot from the garlic and ginger, so you need the bread or some other carbohydrate to chew it with. Any bread will do. I also like it with Russian black bread. Do not serve this to guests. It’s personal. Makes 3-1/2 cups 1 T. extra virgin oliveContinueContinue reading “GINGER GARLIC TOMATO REBOOT”
APPLE CARROT SALAD
APPLE CARROT SALAD Some fresh ginger sticks, a few walnuts, some fresh spinach and a fat-free dressing created a nice lunch combined with the apple and carrot cut into tiny julienne style pieces. Fresh, succulent plus an attractive presentation! The addition of the walnuts makes this lunch salad mostly fat-free! Serves 2 I’m making useContinueContinue reading “APPLE CARROT SALAD”
PEACHES PLUMS NECTARINES
PEACHES PLUMS NECTARINES What to do about corky fruit? Don’t dump it, stew it! Peaches, plums, nectarines stewed with coriander, ginger, brown sugar and sea salt! Makes 3-1/2 cups 3 fresh peaches, sliced and pitted – leave skins on 3 fresh plums, sliced and pitted – leave skins on 3 fresh nectarines, sliced and pittedContinueContinue reading “PEACHES PLUMS NECTARINES”
FAT-FREE CHEF™© 