Archive | June, 2015

Mexican Tortilla Casserole

29 Jun

Mexican Tortilla CasseroleMexican Tortilla Casserole

Ingredients:
1lb. ground beef
1/2 cup diced onion
1 pack taco seasoning mix
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can refried beans (they spread easier if you warm them in microwave)
1 cup prepared rice (I used Minute Rice)
1 can Mexican blend corn (DRAINED) will only use about 1/2 can
4-5 large flour tortillas
8 oz of thick chunky salsa (your choice mild or hot)

Directions:
Spray a spring form, round cake pan or casserole with cooking spray
Brown ground beef ,and onion and drain
Add taco seasonings and cook according to package direction
Lay 1 tortilla in bottom of baking dish and spread 1/3 of bean on it,top with 1/3 of the meat and sprinkle on some cheese
2nd layer tortilla, 1/2 the rice, 1/2 salsa, 1/2 the corn and cheese
3rd layer tortilla, 1/3 beans ,1/3meat, cheese 4 layer tortilla, beans, meat, corn, rice, salsa and cheese
Bake covered with foil at 350 for about 40 minutes uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer. Let sit 5 minutes before cutting
After baking top with sour cream,diced onion and shredded lettuce if desired…

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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

25 Jun

Peanut Butter Cookies 6.25.15

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Yield: approximately 2 dozen

Ingredients:

1 beaten egg
1 cup sugar
1 cup Crunchy peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F.

Mix all together very well. Chill for 30 minutes. Form into 1″ balls and put on parchment lined cookie sheet. Press down with fork and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

Allow to cool on rack for a few minutes before removing from pan.

~ Enjoy!!

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Roasted Green Pepper Salad (Moroccan Style)

23 Jun

Roasted Red Pepper Salad

Roasted Green Pepper Salad (Moroccan Style) 

Ingredients:
1 Green pepper
3 Large Diced Tomatoes
6 Stalks of finely chopped green onion
1 Tsp. of garlic paste
1 Tsp. Fresh Cilantro ~Finely chopped
1/2 Cup of diced cucumber (Optional)
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/3 Cup of Extra Virgin olive oil or coconut oil
Salt & pepper to taste
1 Tsp. Cumin (Mandatory to enhance the roasted green pepper flavor)

Directions:
Cut the green pepper in half and roast in the oven for 15 or 20 mn. when it cools down remove the seeds and peel the skin, you don’t have to remove every bit of it, a little black spots will add color and flavor.
Add all diced vegetables to a big bowl, add lemon juice, olive oil, cumin and season to taste. Add cilantro mix well and serve.
Enjoy!

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Pineapple Mint Water

22 Jun

Pineapple Mint Water

Pineapple Mint Water 

1/2 cup of Pineapple
2-3 Mint leaves
Ice cubes
1 cup of water

Combine all the ingredients in a glass and enjoy!!

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Pancake Donuts ( Low Carb)

18 Jun

Pancake DonutsPancake Donuts ( Low Carb)

Ingredients:
3 oz. Cream Cheese
3 large Eggs
4 tbsp. Almond Flour
1 tbsp. Coconut Flour
1 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract ( I used Maple for added flavor)
4 tbsp. Truvia

Directions:
Use an blender to mix all ingredients thoroughly.
Heat donut maker up and spray with oil. Pour batter into each well of the donut maker.
Let cook for 3 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Remove donuts from the donut maker and set aside to cool. Repeat process with the rest of the batter.

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4 Ways to Strengthen Your Feet

17 Jun

Foot picture4 Ways to Strengthen Your Feet

There is a very significant core in our body that needs to be strong- a core that goes beyond the traditional abdominal and low back core. You guessed it- the foot core! Feet strength can affect multiple different parts of our body such as the ankles, hips, lower back, abs, posture, walking, and even the space in your chest where your lungs live.

Here are 4 quick, everyday things you can do to strengthen your foot core.

Walk on Uneven Surfaces

When venturing into the outdoors you see rocks, hills, dirt, inclines and declines, and a variety of other fluctuations in the terrain. While walking on such surfaces, the joint angles of your ankles, knees, hips, and the tiny bones, ligaments, and muscles in your feet are being challenged. Begin to make it a point to venture off concrete and pavement and onto these natural surfaces. Rather than walking on that set path, walk around gravel, grass, dirt, and the other terrain on either side of the pavement.

Stretch Your Toes

With your feet always compressed in your shoes, it needs some stretching and relief. Stretch the spaces between your toes by interlacing your toes and fingers together. An alternative is to buy toe spreaders or a toe spreader socks that does this job for you while you’re standing or sleeping.

Balancing

This method to get your feet stronger is quite simple. Stand on one leg every opportunity that you can. This could include when you’re standing at your desk, brushing your teeth, cooking a meal, etc. With practice, you’ll be able to progress to one leg standing on uneven surfaces. Once an advanced balancer, try standing on a foam roller or a scrunched up towel or pillow.

Roll Your Feet

Try keeping a golf ball under your desk. Roll it around in circles under each foot at random times throughout the day. When you’re sitting for a long period of time, kick off those shoes and give those feet a little massage. Wiggle those toes around, and knead out those feet. Try pressing the balls of your feet against the wall to get a nice foot and calf stretch. Why go to a masseuse when you can be your very own.

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Egg Salad Delight (low carb)

16 Jun

Egg Salad DelightEgg Salad Delight (low carb)
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Ingredients:
4 tablespoons of cream cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon sugar substitute ( I use Truvia)
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 hard-boiled eggs
Paprika

Directions:
In a bowl beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add mayo, sugar,onion powder,garlic powder, and salt..
Fold in eggs.
Sprinkle with paprika.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Serve on lettuce leaves or with celery.

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Kristina lost 79 pounds using Skinny Fiber

12 Jun

Kristina RiggsKristina says:

“I began when I was 411 pounds at 5’4” tall. Needless to say it was very hard to move around. I was diabetic and on 3 different medications to control my sugar. Now, I am 332 pounds and on NO SYNTHETIC medications for my diabetes at all. I control it entirely with diet and exercise. I take 6 SF pills a day total, 2 before each meal. My meal size is incredibly lower, I drink water like nobody’s business, and I can actually walk without pain and discomfort. I am far from done, now that I know what a wonderful product SF is, I have become a distributor to help others get healthy as well.

I actually have a number size on my jeans now, when I began I could literally only wear those stretchy cloth pants that have only XXXXL on them and no number…I am so happy to be in a number size!”

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Avoid the “Dirty Dozen”

11 Jun

12Avoid the “Dirty Dozen”

You can lower your pesticide exposure by almost 90% by avoiding the “Dirty Dozen” and choosing organic for these top 12 pesticide-laden fruits and vegetables.

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Sweet Bell Peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Lettuce
9. Grapes (imported)
10. Pears
11. Spinach
12. Potatoes

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Chicken Udon Stir Fry

9 Jun

Chicken Udon Stir FryChicken Udon Stir Fry

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons finely diced ginger
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 orange pepper, diced
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup julienned carrots
4 single-serve packages of Udon noodles
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (this is in addition to the previous 1 Tablespoon)
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
2-3 Tablespoons sesame seeds
2 Tablespoons honey

Directions:
Heat frying pan, wok or skillet to med-high heat and add the 1 Tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chicken, salt and pepper and cook for about 10-15 minutes (chicken should no longer be pink). Add the garlic, ginger, peppers, onions and carrots… stir and cook for 5 minutes. Add the noodles, soy sauce, the rest of the olive oil, sesame oil and seeds… Stir until well coated and cook for about 5 minutes. Drizzle honey over top, stir, serve and enjoy!

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