Little Choices Everyday

Cauliflower Steak Stir Fry Phase 3

Cauliflower Steak Stir Fry 2 Tbs coconut oil 1 c. Cauliflower flowerets 1/2 c. green and red bell pepper pieces 1/4 c. onion pieces 1/4 c. Jicama pieces 3-4  oz steak 1-2 Tbs. Bragg Ginger & Sesame Salad Dressing 1-2 Tbs. Bragg Liquid Aminos Salt & Pepper to taste Heat coconut oil in skillet over…

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Coconut Oil Helps Burn Calories!

Carol’s Facebook Quick Tips #32 Coconut oil is known to raise our body’s metabolic rate and burn more calories. It does not store in the body tissues as fat, but rather goes to the liver which converts it into energy. That is why every day I make sure and eat a piece of my coconut…

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Cranberry Juice for Phase 3

Cranberry Juice 1/2 C. unsweetened cranberry juice (I use Just Cranberry Juice) 2 qts water 2 packages powder Stevia Mix until Stevia is dissolved. Also great with sparkling water for a fizzier drink.

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Bread Friday!!

Phase 3 Bread Recipes This first one is a favorite of everyone on Phase 3 Cinnamon Apple Bread. Also try Ezekiel breads and other brands that are called “flourless” and “sprouted” as you can have them on P3. The grains are soaked in water and sprouted and not processed like other breads where they are…

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Drink Protein

Carol’s Facebook Quick Tips #30 I just went to the gym – it feels great to workout! I haven’t been since my trip. Don’t forget you need to have protein right after your workout, preferably within 30 min. The best way to get protein in is through a Whey protein shake as it absorbs quicker…

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Winter Squash Soup

Winter Squash Soup Phase 3 stabilized 2 – 3 Acorn Squash (or other winter squash) 2 C. zucchini, chopped 1 onion, 1/2 sliced, 1/2 chopped 3 garlic cloves MCT oil 1 Tbsp. Pure Coconut Oil 2 Tbsp. butter 1 C. onion, chopped 3 C. Organic chicken broth 1 C. heavy cream or Coconut Milk Spices…

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Struggling in Phase 3

In this video Carol addresses Phase 3 issues and weight gain problems.  Learn how to watch which foods will cause you to gain and how to avoid correction days.

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Avoid a Steak Day

If you see your weight creeping up on Phase 3 the best thing to do is to eat clean Phase 2 type foods or try these tips below. TO AVOID A STEAK DAY: This method is not meant to take the place of a steak day. It is only intended to drop some weight when…

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Detox-Our Favorite Methods

Herbal detox teas are a great choice if you want to naturally cleanse the body of impurities. As well as being a cleansing tea, these teas can also be relaxing and can put a comforting end to any long day. If you choose an herbal tea with the right ingredients, your tea time can not…

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Cheated on your Diet?

It happens to the best of us.  We set out with great intentions to not succumb to the pumkin pie and fattening carbs of the holiday meal.  What happens if we cheat and we are on VLCD.  I wanted to give you some tips to detoxify and get back on track.  According to Dr. Simeons…

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Healthy Stuffing

P3 Stuffing with Ezekiel Bread 5 cups cubed Ezekiel bread 1 cup chopped onion 2 Tbsp. Coconut oil 3/4 cup chopped celery 2 1/2 tsp. dried sage 1 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1 apple, chopped 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberries 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley finely chopped turkey giblets 3/4 cup turkey…

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Skip the Salad in a Bag

Carol’s Facebook Quick Tips #29 Did you know that buying salad greens already bagged, while very convenient, have been treated with starch, usually potato whitener, to keep them fresh? Buy fresh veggies your body will thank you!

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