Carrot Pulp Chips

What I used:

A dehydrator (what you use to make beef jerky)

1 cup of carrot pulp from juicing

2 tbsp. of MCT oil

1 tbsp. of flaxseeds

3 tbsp. of carrot juice

1 t. of curry powder

1 t. of oregano

1 t. of cumin

1 t. of thyme

salt and pepper to taste

Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.  I used a hand blender to combine the mixture (a food processor or your hands are also great for this.)  I formed the mixture into "chips" like shapes and placed in the dehydrator for about 6 hrs.  You may add more salt or pepper when you take them out.  Also, place them in snack bags, in order to keep that crunchy consistency.  Enjoy!



Juicing For Health!!!

I recently did a juice fast for health. I wanted to share my experience and some of my favorite juice recipes with you guys. It was such a unique experience that I feel everyone should try at least once in their life (I will do this once every few months.)

I want to start out by saying that I did not weigh-in for any of the days I was juice fasting, so I cannot tell you whether I lost weight or not, but then again juice fasting for weight loss was not my intention. To be honest this was a challenge for me because I tend to weigh-in every morning. I wanted to do this for health and did not want anything else to influence nor diminish my initial goal. Besides, if you are putting the right foods in your body and feeling amazing, the number in the scale should not matter, right?

Day 1#
As always, upon waking I had 20 oz of lemon and apple cider vinegar water. I did a 20 minute run and had my breakfast juice after (around 7am.) I eat every 2-3 hours so, by 10am I was starving! I should have brought a juice or a piece of fruit to work. I could not wait for lunch time! Needless to say when that 12pm siren went off, I ran home and had my liquid lunch...lol

OK! make sure that you have a bathroom within a short walking or crawling distance, because you will be visiting it a lot (just the first day for me.) After my 5th visit to the bathroom, I did yoga. I watched "Hungry for Change" and had my dinner juice. Additionally, I had a couple of cups of chamomile tea. After that, I was MISERABLE!!! I had a massive headache, I thought I was going to faint, my legs were weak and shaky, I could hardly breathe. I did not want to give up (I knew these were symptoms of detoxification) so, I took a vitamin D, B12, and a multivitamin, had some water, and went to bed.

Day 2#
Oddly enough!  I woke up feeling amazing!  I had so much energy.  I had my lemon/apple cider water.  Did my Insanity workout.  Had my b-fast juice.  Still feeling amazing!!!  The bathroom visits were normal.  I had a juice snack, and chai tea during my main meals, then lunch (with vitamins.)  Still feeling great!  Did some stuff around the house.  Had my dinner, and went to bed. 

Day #3
Same as day 2 only, feeling great!  Had an awesome run for my workout.   I had 4 juices today, and a raw pear.  Awesome day!

Another thing I wanted to let you guys know about, the whole point of a detox is to get all the toxins out of your body.  Therefore, you have to pay close attention to what you put on and into your body.  Please use only organic produce for juicing!!! Additionally, other than eating to detoxify, pay close attention to your beauty products a lot of them contain toxins, so I would suggest refraining from using them when you are doing any detoxification program. 

I have to admit this was hard but, I ditched the makeup and my beauty essential and substituted them for these...

Here is what I used:
On my Face:
No MAKE UP! (I was home, no need for it anyway)

I used the apricot scrub from St. Yves for my face.
Organic raw apple cider vinegar for my toner. (1 tbs of cider and 1 tbs of water on a spray bottle)
Organic Coconut oil for my moisturizer.

Body: I used an organic Moroccan oil and castile soap for my hair and body.

A few of my favorite juices:
1 apple
4 Brussels sprouts
1/4 of a lemon
4 carrots
1 cup of arugula
3 cups of spinach
ginger

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1 kiwi
1 pear
3 cups of kale
2 carrots
4 celery sticks
1/2 of a cucumber
ginger

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2 carrots
4 celery sticks
1 apple
1 orange
ginger

Healthy Orange Julius

What I used:

1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup of homemade carrot juice
1/2 cup of soy milk
1/2 cup of water
1 tbsp. of flaxseeds (an egg white, or 1/2 of a frozen banana are good subs)
1 t. of orange zest
1 drop of vanilla flavored liquid stevia
1 1/2 cups of ice

Throw all ingredients in your blender, blend for 1-2 minutes.  Enjoy!

Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie

I was running late for a doctor's appointment this morning, I threw a bunch of stuff in my Omni and ended up with a fabulous smoothie, I totally forgot to take a picture to show you guys.  However, I could not wait to share it with you all!!! 

Here is what I used:

1 cup of cold coffee
1/2 cup of Unsweetened Chocolate Almond Breeze
1 tbsp. of instant coffee powder
1 tbsp. of cocoa powder
2 tbsp. of Old Fashion Oats
1/2 frozen banana
2 stevia single packs
1 scoop of Organic hemp protein
1 tbsp. of flaxseeds
1 cup of ice
1 t. of cinnamon
1 t. of vanilla extract

Throw it all in a blender and ENJOY! 

This is a great smoothie to have after a morning workout.  Breakfast in a hurry!

Better for you, Ranch Dressing

What I used:

1/2 cup of sour cream (full fat, I don't use any of the fat free crap ;op)
1/2 of a lemon
1 t. of lemon zest
1 t. of black pepper
1 t. of dry dill
1 t. of garlic powder
1 t. of dry oregano
1 t. of dry parsley
1 small shallot
salt to taste

Blend all the ingredients together.  Refrigerate for an hour.  Pour over salad. Will last 3-5 days in the fridge.

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Guiltless "Almond Joy"

What you'll need:

4 Wasa Rye crackers
1/4 cup of chocolate mixture (from chocolate recipe: http://ahealthierfitterme.blogspot.com/2012/03/chocolates-inspired-by.html)
3 tbsp. of raw almond butter
4 tbsp. of crushed almonds
2 tbsp. of coconut flakes

Spread almond butter on crackers.  Pour chocolate mixture on top and spread evenly.  Throw crushed almonds and coconut flakes on top. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

It should look like this:

Cut into bite size pieces or bars...

SO GOOD! Enjoy!

Kiwi Tofutti

What I used:

1 kiwi (peeled and sliced) use any fruit you have at hand

1 tbsp. of tofutti (or regular cream cheese)

1/4 t. of cinnamon

1 single stevia pack

2 Wasa crackers

1 tbsp. of sunflower seeds

Mix the tofutti, cinnamon and stevia pack together. Spread the mixture on the crackers, place kiwi on top and sprinkle sunflower seeds over top. It is the perfect "pick me up" snack...LOVE!

I normally have my Wasa & Tofutti with tomatoes.  I rarely get kiwis on my FullCircleFarm box, and I was looking for ways to eat them raw that did not involve a smoothie. I'm not a kiwi fan, but these were pretty good.

Brown Lentil Soup

What I used:

1 cup of brown lentils (soaked over night)
1 qt. of organic vegetable stock
2 cups of water (add as you need it)
2 tbs. of MCT oil
1 medium onion (diced)
1 cup of carrot juice pulp
2 garlic cloves (minced)
2 bay leaves
2 tbs. of tomato paste
1 t. of dry rosemary
1 t. of oregano
1 t. of cumin
1 t. of dry thyme
1/4 cup of fresh parsley
Salt & Pepper to taste

On saucepan, pour in MCT oil, and place over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and carrot pulp; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in lentils, 1 quart vegetable stock, oregano, rosemary, (and other herbs listed above) and bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until the lentils have softened, 1-3 hours, stirring occasionally. Add additional water if the soup becomes too thick.  Take out the bay leaves, and serve. 

I make soup once or twice a week!  I freeze the left-overs and have it for lunch during the week. 

Almond & Banana Quesadillas

What I used:

1 Ezekiel Organic Sprouted Grain tortilla

1/2 of a banana

1 tbsp. of raw almond butter

1/4 t. of nutmeg

a drizzle of raw coconut nectar

1 t. of unsweetened coconut flakes

Mix the almond butter, nutmeg and coconut flakes.  Spread on tortilla, drizzle coconut nectar, throw bananas, fold and cut.  Easy, quick, nutritious, and delicious!  You could also grill these....yummmo!

Could be a great snack if you cut the serving in half.  Also, this is a great healthy lunch option for kids...Enjoy!

On my way...

As promised, my before & after photos. It took me a month to decide if these were worth putting up, because I'm still working on becoming a fitter person.  You guys should know by now that  I am all about accountability...therefore, I woke up today and realized that I should be sharing my progress with you all! I sit here and I share all of my meals, and workouts, but not my progress. 

 I can't believe this was me a few months ago, I'm proud of what I have accomplished thus far, and I look forward to continue with my journey on becoming a healthier fitter me!  

(Please be kind with your comments as this was very difficult for me to put up.) 

 Well, here they are!

August 2011 (before:)

March 2012 (after:)

And the journey continues...

According to the BMI table standards I am in the normal range.  In order for me to maintain my weight I have to consume between 1600-1900 calories a day.  I try to stay in the 1500 calorie range and I work out for 1 hour 6 days a week. 

I start my day by drinking 20 oz of water with a half of lemon and one tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar in order to clean the liver and get rid of anything that is sitting there from the night before, also to get it ready for what I will consume that day.  I actually put together a menu for the week, to make sure that I stay on track.  I did 2 rounds of a workout program called Insanity which is a 60 day program that requires you to work out 6 times per week for a min of 45 minutes a day.  I'm currently experimenting with other workout programs, still 6 times a week, 45 minutes a day. 

Here is what a day of eating looks like for me:

Breakfast:
¼ cup of steel cut oats (cooked in ½ cup of coconut milk, ½ of water, 1 tsp. of salt, and 5 drops of stevia leaf drops, 1tbs of ground flaxseeds)
1 tbs of dry dates or raisins
½ banana 
1 cup of homemade green juice (spinach, cucumbers, beets, kale, celery)

Between my breakfast and snack I try to drink 20 oz of water.  I try to drink before and after my meals rather than during, to assist with the digestive process of foods.

Snack: 
1 apple 
1 tbsp. of raw almond butter

I drink 20 oz. of water between my snack and lunch.

Lunch: 
2 cups of organic green salad mix 
6 oz.  of grilled tofu or tempeh
1 tbs. of no sugar added cranberries 
2 tbsp. of feta cheese 
1 tbsp. of sliced almonds 
2 tbsp. of homemade vinaigrette dressing

After workout Smoothie: 
1 scoop of organic hemp protein powder 
1 tbsp. of blue agave nectar 
1 tsp. of cinnamon 
½ cup of blueberries 
½ of a banana 
½ of cup of coconut milk  
½ of the homemade green juice 
1 tbsp. of raw sunflower seeds butter

During my workout I drink about 32oz. of water.

Dinner: 
6 oz. of salmon, tofu or chicken
14 asparagus spears 
1 medium sweet potato

If I am still hungry after dinner, I will have a handful of almonds or a fruit.  I always have tea after dinner, or before bed.  I also make sure to be in bed by 11 pm, to not intervene with the melatonin process of my body. 

I tried to be as specific as possible.  This is about 1600 calories and it keeps me full all day long.  I also take supplements.

List of supplements:

multi vitamin

D3000

calcium

chromium

B12

potassium

zinc

magnesium

biotin

spirulina

wheat grass

primrose oil

Quick Vegetarian/Vegan Substitutes

1 tbs of flaxseeds mixed with 3 tbs of water (let it sit for a couple of minutes) replaces an egg

2 tbsp of almond butter (preferably raw) mixed with 2 cups of water (in a blender for about 2 mins) makes almond milk
 

Stawberry Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

6 strawberries
2 tbs. of MCT oil
1 tbs. of raw agave nectar
1 small shallot
1/4 cup of raw apple cider vinegar
1 tangerine (or half of a med size orange)
1 tbs. of orange zest
1 tbs. of balsamic vinegar
1 t. of minced garlic
3 tbs. of water
1/4 cup of fresh cilantro or parsley
Salt & pepper to taste

Blend all the ingredients together.  Refrigerate for an hour before serving.  Lasts about 4-5 days in the fridge. 

Raw Mango & Stawberry Pie

What I used:
1 cup of raw cashews (soaked for 1 hour)
3/4 cup of diced mango
1 cup of fresh strawberries
1/4 cup of blue berries
1/4 cup of melted coconut oil
1/4 cup of raw agave nectar
2 tbsp. of cocoa powder
4 tbsp. of room temperature water
1 tbsp. of lemon juice
a pinch of salt

Blend the cashews for about 1-2 minutes.  Then add the rest of the ingredients and blend for about
4-5 minutes.

For the crust:
I used nuts and dates, and then added the above mixture over top and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Drizzle a bit of raw agave and blueberries.

Coconut Mango Yogurt Parfait

What I used (serves 2:)

1 cup of full fat plain Greek yogurt
4 tbs. of diced fresh mango
2 tbs. of unsweetened coconut flakes
1 med size banana sliced
2 tbs of sunflower seeds
1 tbs. of raw coconut nectar
1 t. of cinnamon
1 t. of vanilla extract
4 tbs. of Kashi Go Lean cereal

Mix yogurt with coconut nectar, vanilla, 1 tbs. of coconut flakes, and cinnamon.  Layer all the ingredients above in a glass or cup.  Enjoy! 

The only "sugars" I use!

From left to right: dates, stevia (I use stevia extract in powder as well), raw coconut nectar, raw agave nectar, and bananas.

Healthy Microwave Popcorn

What you will need:
2 tbsp of whole grain popping corn
1 tbsp of coconut oil (or 1 tbsp of butter)
1 tbsp of nutritional yeast (or herbs/seasoning)
1 paper bag (lunch size)

Directions:
Throw the popping corn in a the bag, microwave for 2 minutes.  Once the popcorn is cooked, add in the coconut oil and nutritional yeast into your popcorn bag. Shake well.  Add dry herbs or salt and pepper if you wish.  Enjoy!

Tropical Breakfast Smoothie!

Ingredients I used:

1 c of unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 c of pineapple juice
1/2 c of water
1 c of carrots (I freeze them)
1/2 c bananas (frozen)
1/2 c mango (frozen)
1 tbs of ground flax seeds
1/4 of rolled oats
1/2 t Cinnamon
1 tbs. of raw agave nectar
1 scoop of hemp protein powder

You could add ice, I freeze my fruit instead.  Throw everything in a blender and enjoy.  This mixture is great to freeze in ice cube trays, better than ice cream! 

Why do you soak your beans? That’s weird!

Honestly, because my grandmother did it.  She soaked and washed beans, rice, and nuts.  I asked her once, “grandma” why you do that to the beans; her clever answer: because they are dirty; the truth: because they were CHEAPER!  

Grandma was correct the beans were dirty, but little did she know that when you soak your dry beans you are preserving the proteins, vitamins, minerals and enzymes in them and taking out the indigestible sugars (what causes gas) I will always wonder if she knew that…

Soaking dry beans will also cut the cooking time in half.  Additionally, when you use dry beans you don’t worry about the BPA content that’s found in cans (even in organic brands.)

To summarize dried/soaked beans are clean, cheaper, better for you, BPA free, and gas free.

I soak my beans overnight, and cook them for about 2 hours the next day, rinse and refrigerate.  I throw them in my salads, use for cooking/baking, and spreads.

Thanks abuela!

Insanity!

Love me some ShaunT!  Through out the content of my blog you will know that I love the Insanity program!  I have completed 2 rounds of it, it completely changed my body and my overall fitness perspective.  After completing 2 rounds, no matter what workout routine I am doing, I seem to always reach for an Insanity workout to get me through my cardio days.  It is one of the toughest workouts I have ever tried but I guarantee you, that if you put in the work, you will see results in 60 days.

Disclaimer: I'm not a BeachBody coach.  I just love this program!

Highly  recommend this program!

Tea Time!

 I love the tea Yogi brand.  Highly recommend Chai Rooibos by Yogi. 

The only bag of "chips" I eat!

Apple Chips!

Crackers I love!

One of my favorite snacks are hummus and crackers. My favorite brands for crackers are the Kashi TLC, Mary's Gone & Blue Diamond (gluten free.) 

Also, these above by Crunchmasters!  So good, and perfect for entertaining.

Baby food ROCKS!

AVOID the "sugar free" snacks and run to the baby food aisle!

Have you tried these yet...
Yes is baby food! Perfect for when you are craving something sweet and sour.  It is natural and low in calories.  Great for traveling and to add to your trail mix! 

Better than Store Bought Hummus!

Recipe:

1 15 oz can of organic chick peas or 2 cups of soaked/cooked chick peas (or white beans)
2 garlic cloves
1/3-1/4 cup of tahini (almond butter or peanut butter are great subs for this)
the juice of 1 lemon
3 tbs. of preserved bean juice (or water)
1 tbs. of MCT oil
1 t. of Joe's homemade hot sauce (optional, a few drops of Siracha)
1 t. of cayenne pepper
1 t. cumin
1 t. thyme
1 t. paprika
1 t. salt

Throw all the ingredients in your blender, and store in a glass container.  Will last about a week in your fridge. Lasts about 3 days in my house!  We use it as a sandwich spread and for a veggie/cracker dip. We love hummus!

Plan To Eat

Humble Tip: Planning your meals ahead of time will save you time and money. Also, if you are working on losing weight, planning your meals and preparing them ahead will enable you to stay on track with your goals with less chances of "cheating". We are less likely to cheat when we have a plan in place, the food is readily available and you refrain from bringing "junk food" into your home.

If you are thinking of building a weekly meal menu, Plan to Eat is a great tool to try. They're offering a free 30 day trial, no credit card required NADA. You will have access to recipes, a calendar for your menu, and there is even an option to print a shopping list for the menu you have created, and import recipes to your menu.

I highly recommend it...LOvE, LoVe this website!

www.plantoeat.com

Spirooli: Best $30 I have ever spent!

Tata Pasta!

Better Food Pyramid

Better Food Pyramid, What to Eat, Nutrition by Natalie

www.youtube.com

 

Link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yBh3Fwteo0

Lemon Water!

Tip: Start your day with water and lemon, instead of coffee. Water with lemon produces clean energy by hydrating and oxygenating the body to extraordinary energy and mental clarity.

So....Upon rising take 1 full lemon and squeeze it into 16-32 oz of fresh clean water and drink. You can add a little bit of Stevia to form a sugar-free lemonade. Apple cider vinegar can be added as well to boost the anti-oxidant potential (I add apple cider vinegar to our salads.)

Chicken Cacciatore!

Ingredients:

2 chicken breasts (cook first in MCT oil)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 celery stalk, chopped

2 carrots, diced

4 oz. of mushrooms, chopped

1/2 cup dry white wine

1/2 cup chicken broth

14 oz can chopped tomatoes

salt, pepper & oregano to taste

1/4 cup of fresh parsley



Hungry for Change (online premiere)

Here is the trailer for Hungry for Change, for anyone interested. ;o)

http://youtu.be/3MvAM97VDE8

Vitacost!

I know a few of you have asked about Vitacost and the shipping cost to AK, and the lack of coupons lately! If anyone is interested in ordering from Vitacost, < here is a link from my account to refer 1st time customers for 10$ off (equivalent to the shipping cost for AK)...For any other place in the US all orders over 49$ gets free shipping. If you have any questions about the quality of the products I get, feel free to ask!

Healthy Meatless Shepherd’s Pie

Recipe:

1 acorn squash
1 yam
This was for the top (obviously) and I just pealed, boiled and mashed. I saved some of the boiled part for the filling.

 Filling:
1 cup of soaked/cooked chick peas
1 cup of carrots
1 cup of broccoli stems
½ of a white onion
1 tsp. of garlic
2 tbsp. of MCT oil for sautéing
½ cup of the boiled squash and yam
5-8 small slices of Gouda
 ¼ cup of Parmesan and feta cheese
2 cups of diced tomatoes
a splash of veggie stock

Saute the onion with oil, then added the garlic and some herbs (oregano, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste) added the rest of the ingredients. Let it cool. Build pie (you could refrigerate and bake later.)  Bake at 400 for about 20-30 mins. Sprinkle herbs and cheese over top.

Green Monster Smoothie

Recipe:

1 cup of homemande veggie juice

1 cup almond milk or coconut milk

1 tbs wheat grass

1 t. Spirulina

1 tbs flax seeds or chia seeds (whatever I have at hand)

1/2 frozen banana

1/2 cup of frozen blueberries

2 tbs of old fashion oats (or left over crockpot steal cut oats)

1 scoop of hemp protein powder

1 t. of cinnamon

1 tbs of raw agave nectar

Overnight Steel Cut Oats

This is a great way to cook your oatmeal for those early week day mornings (especially Mondays.) It was wonderful to wake up to a hot breakfast, and the house smelled amazing!!! ;o)

Here is what I used (serves 4:)

1 cup of steel cut oats
2 tbs of grounded flax seeds (optional)
1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
3 cups of water
1 tbs of all natural almond butter
1 tbs of coconut oil (solid form)
1/4 dry dates
1 medium gala apple (peeled and diced)
1 1/2 t. of cinnamon
1 t. of maple extract
1 t. of vanilla extract
a pinch of nutmeg & and pumpkin spice
1/4 t. sea salt

Directions:
Add all ingredients to your crock-pot, stir. Turn on your crock-pot to the low setting, cover it. Set the timer for 8 hours and go to bed! The next morning, Wake up! You can add a little more milk if it is too thick for you, add some nuts and extra dry fruit for an extra crunch, or a natural sweetener (Stevia, agave nectar, honey.) Enjoy!

This is super simple to make! A few things: make sure you are using steel cut oats, not regular old fashion oats. Also, you can replace the coconut oil and almond butter for 2 tablespoon of regular butter, this is to prevent the oatmeal from burning and sticking to the side of your pot. Also, I have a small crock-pot (4 qt) if you have a large one (8qt), you should double up the recipe, otherwise, you will end up burning it.

PS: only 266.25 kcal g., per serving, and tons of protein and nutrients;o)



Chocolates???

What you'll need...

Recipe:

1 cup of organic coconut oil
1 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
20 drops of liquid stevia
1 t. of cinnamon
1/4 cup of u. coconut flakes
1/4 cup of raisins
1/4 of dates
1/4 cup of sunflower seeds (or any nuts)
a candy tray or an ice cube tray

This recipe was inspired by a post from Love Veggie & Yoga.  The key is equal parts of coconut oil & cocoa powder.  Very simple.  You want to melt the 1 cup of coconut oil, mix with the cocoa powder, cinnamon and stevia.  Then you want to add your nuts, raisins & dates in to your candy tray.  Pour the chocolate mixture over the nuts and add the coconut flakes on top.  Refrigerate for 1-2 hours & enjoy!  You will need to keep these refrigerated to prevent the chocolates from melting.

Enjoy!

Spiralized Zucchini "Pasta"

Almond Flax Cookies

What you'll need:

1/2 cup of almond flour or meal (make sure that almond is the only ingredient)
1/2 flax-seed meal (flax-seed is the only ingredient)
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1 cup of sugar or stevia
1/2 stick of butter (softened)
1 teaspoon of Cinnamon
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of almond extract
1/2 teaspoon of maple extract
Sliced almonds (optional)
Dark Chocolate Chips (optional)

Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Mix all the ingredients together (no need to separate dry from wet.) Use a teaspoon or a small ice-cream scoop to measure your cookie size. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Makes about 24 cookies.

Healthy Frittata

 

 

Recipe:

1 cup of shitake mushrooms (sliced)
½ chicken breast (from last night ;o))
2 tbsp. of a red onion (diced)
2 tbsp. of MCT oil (on skillet)
1 cup of organic mixed green and herbs (pre-packaged)
3 organic eggs
¾ cups of egg whites (pre-packaged)
¼ cup of almond or soy milk
¼ of parmesan cheese
Sea salt & pepper to taste

Preheat oven at 350. Cook the veggies in the pan with the MCT oil, until tender. Add the greens and herbs, cook for about 2 mins. In the meantime mix the egg whites, eggs, and milk add to your skillet. Leave on skillet until the bottom and the sides are firm. Transfer frittata to preheated oven and find something to do for 20 minutes. ;o)

Open-Faced Veggie "Pulp" Meatless/Burgers

 

Open-Faced Veggie Burger:

1 cup black beans (soaked and cooked, you can also use chickpeas or any bean you have)
1 ½ cup mixed green pulp (I tend to do this when I juice kale, and other greens, with maybe an apple)
½ onion cut into ...chunks
¼ cup cilantro (can sub with parsley if you’re a cilantro hater)
1 clove of garlic
3-4 tbsp. sunflower seeds (raw ground)
½ cup almonds (raw ground)
½ cup walnuts (raw ground)
1 tsp flaxseeds (ground)
1 Tbsp tamari (could also use soy sauce)
½ tsp dill
½ tsp dried basil
tsp sea salt
dash cayenne
2/3 (about) cup gluten-free flour (I used almond)

Preheat oven to 375F.
Place all ingredients (except the flour) in a food processor. Once it is all mixed, you want to add flour gradually until the mixture is of a thick consistency, moist but yet easy to grab to form the burgers.
Shape the mixture into 8-10 burgers (depends on what size you want.) Flatten each burger to 1/2 inch thickness and place on a baking sheet, spacing evenly.
Bake about 20 minutes on one side, and 15 minutes on the other side or until lightly browned.

You can use anything you want, to season them, the good thing about recipes like these is that you can try them before baking it, so try the mixture as you go and adjust to your liking.

Veggie "Pulp" Bread Inspired by: Mom, what's for dinner!

To give credit where credit is due (and for full recipe:) http://momwhats4dinner.com/spinach-cake/

Substitutions:

1 ½ cups of spelt flour + ½ of coconut flour (instead of all purpose)
Agave nectar ( instead of sugar), about ¾ cup
2 tbs of flax seeds (not in original recipe)
1 cup of veggie pulp (from juicing) instead of spinach
½ of egg substitute and 1 egg (instead of 3 eggs)
¾ cup of MCT oil (instead of vegetable oil)

Directions are the same as the recipe ( website above) except mine takes 1 hour and 20 mins to bake. ;o)

Gluten Free Pancakes ;o)

These are a Saturday morning STAPLE in my house.  So delicious, and filling!  I hope you give this recipe a try.  Very low calorie, gluten free, and very low glycemic as well.

 

Here's the recipe
2 tbsp. of coconut flour
1 tbsp of ground flax seeds
1/2 cup of coconut milk (any type of nut milk will do)
1/4 cup of egg whites (prepackaged)
1 egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1 stevia pack or 5 stevia leaf drops

(a batch makes about 5 small ones :)





Combine all the ingredients & mix well. Cook on a pan for 2 mins each side (like a regular pancake)  
For our toppings:
1/2 banana, sliced almonds/sunflower seeds, cinnamon, agave nectar, 1/4 blueberries