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Choose Wisely: Peanut Butter

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:25:11 +0000

Do Not Choose This:

Jif recently added Omega 3 fish oil into their peanut butter and proudly splashes it on their packaging so choosy mom’s choose Jif to get in the all important Omegs 3’s. First, it’s a mere dusting of fish oils, 32mg to be exact. This number is what food companies proposed to the FDA to be the number required in order to be labeled as ‘High in Omega-3’ or ‘Good source of Omega-3.’ But the FDA didn’t approve it because it wasn’t enough. So, they can add it their foods but just can’t make fancy claims about it. Okay, so it’s not enough Omega 3’s to claim anything, but it still is in there so that good, right? No. If this isn’t enough to convince you not to choose Jif, take a look at the ingredients. Sugar and the hydrogenated oils are listed first so you know they trump the fish oils that are added. Manufactures are known to use the cheapest oils which are already rancid and full of free-radicals. Then, in order to take the smell out of fish oils which are used, you need to cook them in hydrogen gas at a high temperature as most oils are processed. Since the peanut butter doesn’t smell fishy, you know this type of processing has taken place which causes more harm than good.

JIF Omega 3 Peanut Butter Ingredients:
MADE FROM PEANUT BUTTER [ROASTED PEANUTS, SUGAR, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MOLASSES, FULLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OILS (RAPESEED AND SOYBEAN), MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SALT], ANCHOVY* AND SARDINE OIL*,TILAPIA GELATIN, TOCOPHEROLS AND CITRIC ACID (ANTIOXIDANTS). *A TASTELESS, ODORLESS SOURCE OF OMEGA-3 DHA AND EPA.

Most peanut butters on the market are going to have harmful ingredients. You should always check the ingredient panel before you buy any peanut butter.

Choose This:

Peanut butter should have one ingredient: Peanuts. May be a hint of salt. That’s it. There are a few good ones on the market but my personal favorites are Costco & Whole Foods 365 brand. They are very good & don’t need a lot of stirring. The saturated fats in peanuts are healthy fats because it is from a plant source. According to the latest research, a diet rich in peanut products helps reduce cholesterol, as well as lower your risk for heart disease. I have peanut butter daily, either mixed in my chocolate, or added to protein shakes and I also dip my apples and celery in it.

Don’t fall into the marketing hype! Smart Balance is NOT smart and choosy mom’s should not choose Jif

Laura Scudder’s All Natural Peanut Butter Ingredients:

PEANUTS, CONTAINS 1% OR LESS OF SALT.

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Organic Apple Day + Recipes

admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:37:03 +0000

Organic Apple Friday! p3 and beyond

Quick Apple Snack

1 organic apple

1 Tbsp peanut or Almond butter

Slice up the apples and spread each slice with the peanut or Almond butter or dip the apple into the butter.

Apple Dessert

3 Apples

1/4 C. water

1/2 C raw almonds, chopped

1/2 tsp raw honey

1/2 – 1 tsp Apple Pie spice

Core and slice apples into thin slices. Cook apples and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.

When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat and stir in rest of ingredients. Cook on low heat for about 15 minutes.

Great served warm with some Greek Yogurt.

Baked Apples

4 Apples, sliced

1/4 C chopped raw nuts (pecans and walnuts are my favorite)

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp ground cinnamon or Apple Pie Spice.

1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup

Core apples and place in a small baking dish. Stand apples in small ovenproof dish, pour a little water around them. In a small bowl mix the nuts, lemon juice and spice. Fill apples with mixture. Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top. Bake for 25-30 mins. Great served with Greek Yogurt.

Other Favorite Apple Recipes:

Broccoli Apple Salad

Apple Flaxseed Muffins

Sweet Chicken Salad

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Peanut Butter Cheesecake

admin — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:09:39 +0000

Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Phase 3 Cheesecake Recipe

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 1/2 Tbsp. organic vanilla extract
4 packages of Stevia (I used 2 regular and 2 vanilla flavored)
4 Tbsp All natural peanut butter

Mix all together and blend until smooth. Place in 6 muffin cups and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Top with whipped cream if desired.

6 servings

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Milkshake Smoothie Phase 3

admin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:03:39 +0000

Afternoon Delight

Try this smoothie/milkshake on phase 3 of the hCG diet.

1 Cup Almond Milk
1 scoop Vanilla whey protein
1 Tbsp. natural peanut butter
1 tsp. carob powder or cocoa
1 Tbsp flax seed meal
6 strawberries
1/2 – 1 package vanilla stevia (or a few drops of regular stevia)

Blend and enjoy.

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Easy Indian Burgers

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:28:22 +0000

Indian Spiced Burgers

Phase 2, with phase 3 modifications

1 lbs Lean ground beef

2-4 tb Minced White Onion

1-3 tb Minced Garlic

1/4 Cup of water

1-2 tb Sweet Curry Powder

1 tsp Cilantro

1 tsp MCT Oil

P3 Options:

1/4 Cup of crunchy peaut butter

2 tsp cyrstallized ginger chopped

1 slice of white cheese

Cover the minced onion and minced garlic with water for 5 minutes. Start with smaller amounts the first time. Drain off any excess liquid and combine the onions and garlic with the ground beef, curry, cilantro and MCT oil. Mix well and form into 4 patties. Grill or broil to your degree of doneness.

If in P3 and adding(optional) peanut butter, turn the burger once and add 1 tsp of peanut butter to each patty and continue to grill to soften the peanut butter. Chop the crystallized ginger into small bits and sprinkle on top of the peanut butter for topping. You can subsitute your cheese of choice as an alternative.

Serve with lettuce as a wrap or sliced tomatoes.

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