No matter what time of year it may be, some of us will be dealing with colds, flus, and, of course, the dreaded allergy flare ups. Did you realize that what you put into your body can make a difference in your body's ability to fight off any intruders - like viruses, bacteria, and allergens? Eating healthy nourishing whole foods is essential to boosting your body's immune system and giving it the [Continue Reading...]
Strawberry & Cucumber Summer Salad
Strawberry Cucumber Salad Strawberries are a summer favorite because they are at the peak of ripeness. They make a light and refreshing addition to a salad, too! Try this recipe for a yummy Strawberry & Cucumber Summer Salad. Ingredients: 1 whole cucumber Sliced strawberries 1 serving strawberry vinaigrette (see below) Fresh ground white pepper Stevia to taste Directions: Slice strawberries [Continue Reading...]
Tasty Ten Minute Chicken Recipe
If you are starting to get bored with limited food choices, consider changing up your seasoning or cooking method. This is a fun little kitchen toy that we found and love. It cooks the food in a fraction of the time, it doesn’t dry it out, and it doesn’t require cooking in fat. It is called the NuWave Brio Air Fryer. Here is a simple, yet delicious recipe you can try out in your fryer. Ten [Continue Reading...]
P3 Creamy Mashed Cauliflower Recipe
Have you been craving mashed taters the entire time you've been on your round? Well, if you've survived P2 and made it to P3, here's a legal substitute!! Go slowly with it and watch for reactions (as with any new re-introduction) - especially because there is dairy in the recipe. If you do well with this, it could also be a great alternative to potatoes for that big Thanksgiving meal. It will be [Continue Reading...]
Sauteed Red Radish Recipe
One of the most requested recipes for P2 - Sauteed Red Radishes. They taste like little red potatoes - and they're not spicy like raw radishes. They are a perfect side to ground beef or chicken! You could shred them and brown them in MCT oil like hash browns and then cook one egg and three egg whites over them! Variety is the spice of life. Keep things interesting and you will feel great [Continue Reading...]
Kale Chips p3
Kale is one of the best green leafy vegetables we can consume. Kale's nutritional power even wins over spinach. Gram for gram, kale contains four times more vitamin C, and one and a half times the amount of immune boosting vitamin A and vitamin K. It's not everyone's favorite green vegetable, including me, but this recipe is surprisingly good - salty and crunchy. I used a very high quality [Continue Reading...]
What is a Zero Calorie Food?
Eating a variety of raw or slightly cooked veggies and fabulous fruits can boost your body's fat-burning ability substantially, especially if they are "zero calorie" foods. It does not mean that there are no natural sugars or fructose in them (or no calories); it simply means that the particular food requires your body to spend more energy (calories) on processing and digesting it than the food [Continue Reading...]
Freshen Up Your Water with Cucumber
Cucumber water is commonly offered at spas for its refreshing taste. Cucumber works to set your body temperature at a healthy level which makes it an excellent choice for those hot summer days. The benefits of cucumbers also include regulating blood pressure, acting as a natural diuretic, promoting hair growth, and helping to reduce water retention. To make your own cucumber water, simply [Continue Reading...]
Coconut Fried Zucchini
Coconut Fried Zucchini 1 medium zucchini, sliced 1 Tbsp. coconut oil 1/2 tsp. coconut vinegar Onion slices Oregano, sea salt and pepper to taste Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, onion and sprinkle spices over top. Cook until cooked. [Continue Reading...]
Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry P3
2pkg Sugar free cheese sausage 1 Red pepper diced 1 Green bell pepper diced 1 Onion diced 1 tsp MCT Oil Dash of Braggs Amino Acids 3 Cups of shredded cabbage Stir fry the meat and veggies until done with the added spices of your choice. After the meat and veggies are just about ready add in the shredded cabbage and stir fry mixing continiously for about 2-3 minutes. This will give you the [Continue Reading...]
