Stacy Stowers - StumbleUpon There’s a very good reason why it’s called the Happy Shake! Though this creamy blend tastes like a delicious dessert, it’s chock-full of spinach, berries and super happy foods, like raw chocolate and maca. The Happy Shake is a meal replacement. It’s a key place to start when trying to lose excess weight, increase energy levels, and get healthier and happier. Before you get started, keep in mind the Happy Shake is more about technique than anything else. ingredients: 1/2 cup water 3-4 cups spinach 1 Tbs. coconut oil 1 Tbs. raw maca powder 2 Tbs. raw cacao powder 1 cup FROZEN blueberries 3/4 cup FROZEN cherries 1/4 cup FROZEN banana Optional: a little raw honey for those who like extra sweetness Optional: 3 ice cubes or a small handful of ice for those hot humid days In your Vitamix or blender start with: 1. 2. 3. If you are using a raw egg, you will need to adjust the amount of water, meaning less water. I have to say, in my experience, I have never met a bad egg. 4 . 5. 6. 7.
Homemade Snickers Bars | How Sweet It Is - StumbleUpon Insanity. That’s what this is. Pure In.San.It.TEEEEE. You know those days when you’re in desperate need of sugar and you’ve already downed more gummy vitamins than recommended while seriously considering how many more you can ingest without causing severe harm to your internal organs? Well… in that case you should make some homemade snickers bars. And I KNOW you know what I’m talking about. I spent the majority of my pre-pubescent and adolescent years scheming just how I would be able to steal my brothers’ Halloween candy. Then I went through a SERIOUS phase of those Snickers ice cream bars. And that you can eat a million of them. These days, it’s rare that I crave actual candy, often preferring some chewy cookies or super rich cheesecake or a bar of amazing chocolate that costs thrice as much as the recent organic meyer lemons I purchased. They are the peanut butter to my jelly. The salt to my pepper. The broccoli to my… wait, no. But now Nikki is like my bestest friend ever. nougat layer
There Is No Biological Reason to Eat Three Meals a Day -- So Why Do We Do... We grew up believing in three meals a day. When we skip meals, eat extra meals or subvert paradigms -- spaghetti breakfasts, pancake suppers -- we feel naughty, edgy and criminal. "Three meals a day" resonates like a Bible phrase. But it's a cultural construct. People around the world, even in the West, have not always eaten three squares. A torrent of new studies explores the health effects of eating three squares. A University of Maastricht study found that eating at least four small meals daily reduces obesity risk by 45 percent. A UC Berkeley study found that "alternate-day fasting" -- feasting one day, fasting the next, ad infinitum -- might decrease the risk of heart disease and cancer. Researching the effects of meal frequency is notoriously tricky, because it involves so many variables: nutritional content, time of day, exercise, genetics. For most of history, meals were very variable. "He wouldn't have a large evening meal.
Worknight Dinner: Creamy Avocado Pasta This post is one that’s long overdue. It’s long overdue because there are few things easier and more delicious than this pasta. I am obsessed with it. Of course, my obsession with avocados is nothing new but the idea of blending avocados into pasta was new to me when Angie made it for dinner one Friday night. The fact that avocados are healthy for you is a delightful bonus. The Parmesan cheese? The original recipe is from Oh, She Glows and it couldn’t have been easier to replicate. There you have it. Creamy Avocado Pasta What You Need: 1 medium sized ripe Avocado, pitted 1/2 lemon, juiced + lemon zest to garnish 2 garlic cloves, to taste (Use one for a milder flavor, three if you love garlic) 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste 1/4 cup fresh basil 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 servings of your choice of pasta (I used whole wheat) Parmesan cheese (garnish, optional) How-To: Cook spaghetti according to the directions on the package. If you’re avocado-obsessed like I am, try:
18 foods that fight common ailments | MNN - Mother Nature Network - StumbleUpon Cheese Why it's good: Studies have found that women with PMS have lower levels of calcium around ovulation than women who don't experience PMS symptoms, so amping up your intake of cheese and other dairy products is worth a shot if you're prone to cramps and mood swings. Eat Up! Make sure you're getting at least the recommended amount of calcium daily—experts say only 10% of us are getting it through diet alone! Women under 50 need 1,000 mg; if you're 50 or over, 1,200 mg. Aim for three servings of calcium rich foods like cheese and yogurt daily; women over 50 should tack on a fourth serving. Pineapple Why it's good: This fruit has three things going for it. Eat Up! Almonds Why they're good: Almonds are an excellent source of magnesium, another mineral that may provide some PMS relief. Eat Up!
Kitchen Confidante » Simple Sundays Each weekday morning, I carve out time for myself. I love rising before the children, sipping my coffee while the house is still quiet. As the children dream in their beds, this is my most productive time. Emails are sent, posts are written, photographs edited. But as much as I focus on me, me, me, I have to make time for my son when he drowsily pads into the office, his hair standing on end and hands rubbing his eyes. And I nod. I love these sweet moments and need to hold on to them. * I hope you’re having a good Sunday! Yield: 24 muffinsPrep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 35 minutes Ingredients:3 cups flour ½ tsp salt 1½ tsp baking powder 1½ tsp baking soda ½ cup chopped pecans (optional) 2 cups sugar ½ cup unsalted butter 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute 1 cup milk with juice of one lemon) 5 - 6 very ripe bananas 1 1/4 cup chocolate chips, dividedDirections:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Leave a Comment
IQ in childhood and vegetarianism in adulthood: 19... [BMJ. 2007] - PubMed... What's on Your Menu This Week? Zucchini Noodles with Pesto | This dish is a play on pesto spaghetti! I used a spirooli to make thin zucchini noodles and tossed it in a creamy pesto sauce. Pesto is usually made exclusively from pine nuts but holy cow they were really expensive at my local store! Preparation time: 20mins (plus standing time for noodles)Serves 2 You’ll need: A blender or food processor Spirooli/spiral slicer or you can just use a vegetable peeler to make thin strips Ingredients: 3 medium sized zucchinis (approx 3 cups)1 cup of loosely packed Sweet basil3/4 pine nuts (or cashews or mix) (reserve a few for garnish if you like!) Zucchini Noodles Use a spiral cutter or vegetable peeler to make thin strips of zucchini and place in a strainer over a bowl. Pesto Combine all other ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Toss the pesto with the noodles and serve immediately.
How To Make Perfect Brownies I’ve tried lots of brownie recipes: Boxes, scratch, frosted, plain, nuts, chips, fudge … Each of them has something to like, but depending on my mood I might want a change of pace. Not any more. My wife found this recipe, and it’s perfect. Ingredients 1½ cups sugar ¾ cup flour ¾ cup cocoa powder (see note below) 3 eggs ¾ cup butter, melted ½ teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter) ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (see note below) Directions A NOTE ON CHOCOLATE: You’ll notice the list of ingredients is very short. The assembly is about as easy as you can get. Do this by hand, until the dry ingredients are just incorporated into the wet, and stop. Stir in the chocolate chips. Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment. Pour the batter and spread it out. Bake at 325° for 20-30 minutes. Very carefully lift the parchment out of the baking dish. Peel the edges and let cool for a few minutes before slicing. Pour yourself a glass of milk, and that’s it. Make these in two minutes flat Like this recipe?
Honey and Cinnamon presented in Medicine section It is found that mixture of Honey and Cinnamon cures most of the diseases. Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Honey has been used as a vital medicine for centuries. Arthritis Take one part honey to two parts of lukewarm water and add a small teaspoon of cinnamon powder, make a paste and massage it on the itching part of the body slowly. Hair Loss Those suffering from hair loss or baldness, may apply a paste of hot olive oil, one tablespoon of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder before bath and keep it for approx. 15 min. and then wash the hair. Bladder Infections Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of luke warm water and drink it. Toothache Make a paste of one teaspoon of cinnamon powder and five teaspoons of honey and apply on the aching tooth. Cold and Cough Those suffering from common or severe colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days.
Oreo and Peanut Butter Brownie Cakes Well these naughty little treats are well….naughty but oh so necessary. There are a bit like my Brownie Covered Oreo’s from last Christmas but enhanced with layers of peanut butter and a double decker stack of Oreos in each little brownie cake. They are simply prepared in cupcake liners. Hope you enjoy this ultra sweet little cake Ok, I have to brag about this brownie mix from Trader Joes for a second. Break out 24 Oreo Cookies. Some of your favorite peanut butter. Spread a teaspoon of peanut butter over Oreo #1. Press a second Oreo right on top One more teaspoon right on top. Place the little stack right into a cupcake lined muffin cup. Like so Take your brownie mix…. …and spoon a couple tablespoons right over top, letting it run around the edges of the cookies. Mmmm! Ahhhh, wait until you cut them in half. Oreo and Peanut Butter Brownie Cakes 1 box brownie mix, 8×8 inch size 24 Oreo Cookies 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1. 2. Makes 12 servings Enjoy! Other recipes you may enjoy...
Halloween Cocktail Round Up Boo! We're only a few weeks away from one of my favourite holidays: Halloween! I love Halloween because it's awesome for both adults and children (and adult-children like myself who refuse to grow up). While the kids are overdosing on sugar, I think you should sit back, relax and pour yourself a Halloween inspired cocktail. 1. Tip: Halloween is the perfect time to spice it up and try out new ways to decorate, garnish or showcase your food. 2. 1/2 - 3/4 oz. Tip: A great use for a liqueur that is generally only done around Christmas time. 3. Combine all ingredients in a shaker and dry shake. 4. 2 oz. Combine SKYY Infusions Pineapple and pineapple juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Tip: Read this article for instructions on how to make simple syrup. 1. Black sanding sugar1 lime wedgeIce1 tablespoon fresh lime juice1 ounce light rum3 tablespoons simple syrup1/4 cup 100 percent pomegranate juice1 ounce dark rumLicorice spider, for garnish 2. 3. 4. Chill 4 martini glasses, let sit until frosty.
Watermelon Mojito Jello Shots (Step by Step) How pretty are these? When we were in the Outer Banks this summer my mother in law made gorgeous watermelon mojitos. They were perfectly "summery" and refreshing. It was my first cocktail after I had Austin. I only had like 1/4 of mine because it made me so sleepy, but I've been thinking about it ever since. The bottom layer is real watermelon juice with sugar and the top layer is white rum and freshly chopped mint leaves. Check out the east step by step below! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Enjoy! Watermelon Mojito Jello Shots1/2 small watermelon (makes 1 cup watermelon juice) 4 packets Knox gelatin1 cup white rum1 handful freshly chopped mint 2 cups water8 tablespoons sugar (or to desired sweetness) (Replace white rum with ginger-ale for a non alcoholic version!