Holiday Eating

I'm a health fanatic when it comes to eating, but I went on vacation for Thanksgiving. When I cook, I use organic ingredients, but my family members don't. I didn't eat a lot of sweets, but there were some foods I tasted that I cut out of my diet. I figured a little won't hurt. That's where I was wrong. When I returned home, I went to see my Natural Dr. and he said my sugar level was really high. I was really shocked. So, I know next time, not to do a taste test, but rather cook it my way.

Fall Fast!

Fall is a great time to cleanse the body and build up the immune system for the "Flu Season", as they say. During the summer, so many people are stuck on barbeque and eating out. The body does take a beating from being bomarded with a lot of foods that are not so healthy. It needs a rest and this is the perfect time. You can go on a modified food fast where you just eat all raws (fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains for two weeks or more), drink alkaline water while taking an intesinal cleanser to detox the body and rejuvinate you. So go forward and protect yourself from colds, flus or what have you. You will perform at "PEAK" levels when you do so.

The Beet Health Treat!

Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients called betalains that provide antioxidants, has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body and detoxification support. They contain powerful nutrient compounds that help protect against heart disease, birth defects and certain cancers, especially colon cancer. The lutein and zeaxanthin in beets are unique as health support molecules, particularly with respect to eye health and common age-related eye problems involving the macula and the retina. It is often difficult to believe how the hardy, crunchy, often rough-looking exterior of raw beets can be transformed into something wonderfully soft and buttery once they are cooked.

Eating While You Are Away From Home!

When you go away to big family functions, if you are health conscious, you hope there is something to accommodate you. My family had a big reunion in ATL on the weekend with special planned events and the meals included. Well, I wasn't surprised that there was a small selection for me to choose from during meal times. However, I was surprised that the selection was smaller than I thought it would be. So I had to weigh my options according to what the next best thing for me to make my meals complete. Trust me, it did have an effect on my body. I felt a difference in my energy level and mood among other things. So, I planned to go through a detox now that I'm home.

Eating the Right Foods Give You the Energy You Need!

Food is vital to giving us the energy we need to go throughout the day at peak performance. The type of food we eat during the course of the day is even more important. If we eat foods loaded with vitamins, minerals, trace minerals, enzymes and antioxidants we will create the energy we need and an attitude of liveliness. Accomplishing goals will be a breeze and done with much ease. It's better in the summer season to keep raw and living foods on your plate and less cooked foods. If you love to cook, sautee and lightly seem, to keep the nutritional value locked in. Drink at least 1/2 hour before and after you eat for proper absorption and digestion. By doing this, you will approach each day with high energy.

We Are What We Eat!

We are what we eat. Raw and live foods contain life, light-that divine spark of the creator within. We must feed ourselves of that which we are made. We are fields of energy that must have a battery to charge and recharge, giving us fuel to move. What's the fuel? It's our food. Food is what creates our mood. When we eat life, foods loaded with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, electrolytes, etc., we become full of energy, our thoughts are more focused and we can accomplish daily goals with ease. It's all in the full spectrum of the rainbow of our fruits and vegetables. Here's to life.

Vegetarian Pasta

My vegetarian pasta dish took less than 25 minutes to prepare. Instead of sauteing or baking my vegetables, I decided have them raw.
1. I used brown rice pasta; boiled it for 11 minutes and drained the water.
2. I added fresh tomato sauce with basil and other herbs and spices.
3. Then, I mixed in the raw vegetables chopped into small pieces and let it cook for less than five minutes. This doesn't alter the raw state of the vegetables, but use your preference. You can cook it a little long if you so desire.
It's done and ready to enjoy!

I just created a vegetable rice dish.. Easy to prepare:
1. Cook your rice (brown, Basmati or Jasmine) on the stove top.
2. Sautee' your favorite vegetables: red, yellow & orange peppers, zucchini, squash, onions, garlic, broccoli, cauliflower, etc. Add herbs and spices for taste.
Personally, I like to bake my vegetables in extra virgin olive oil using glassware. It frees me up to do other things vs. sauteing.
3. Once the vegetables and rice are done, add the rice into the vegetables and mix until well blended

There you have it! If you like tomatoes, add fresh tomato and basil sauce to give it added flavor!

Fast Food for a Fast Pace Life!

Fast food is the new way to go now-a-days. Everybody is in such a rush making a living, who has time to prepare and cook for themselves let alone a family? Fast food restaurants are popping up all over the place. It ranges from upscale fancy restaurants to your friendly neighborhood food stop. Eating out is eating out. We do it because we don't desire to take the time to prepare our meals on our own, and with this comes wasting money. Convenience with a cost!

Fast food is a quick fix to our laziness in making a wholesome home cooked meal. It's called fast food because it gives us a quick rush of energy for a moment and then bring us down in our energy. That's why you may feel "sleepy" right after you eat. Little nutritional value what so ever. Don't get me wrong, there are many healthy restaurants out there. They also take their time in preparing your food-about 45 minutes. The point is, there is nothing like a healthy home prepared meal that gives you energy!

Brain Food

"Now where did I put my keys?"

"Well, I thought I just put it on the table?"

"I did give it to you, at least I thought I did."

Can you or someone you know relate to the following I listed? Forgetfulness or lack of concentration is a result of a lack of oxygen and proper nutrition to the brain. You began to lose focus and your memory is loss for short periods of time. The good news is, you don't need a prescription to fix the problem, just some brain food. Walnuts and cauliflower are excellent brain food sources. Also an increase in alkaline water helps the flow of oxygen to the brain.

Food Changes Your Mood!

I had a few situations that took place yesterday and by the evening I was feeling a little down. Although I didn't feel up to it, the urge came to cook. Because I just went food shopping and bought a rainbow of fresh vegetables, just sitting in the refrigerator would just have them go to waste. So, I began with just making split pea soup, then I grabbed the cauliflower to make a salad. I started feeling better as I began to clean the vegetables and prepare them for the dishes I had in mind to create. By the time I finished I had five different dishes and I felt great! It was the colors that did something to me and eating them felt even better.

Signature Foods

Signature food tells you what purpose they serve. Carrots are great for the eyes. Strawberries are great for the heart. Walnuts and cauliflower are great for your brain. There's more, but just a few to get you started. So if you have a challenge in your body with what I just mentioned, just reach for and eat the food that will help make it better.

Your Food Controls Your Energy!

Depending on what you eat during the course of a day will determine your energy level. Raw fruits and vegetables give you a spark of energy, providing the body with essential vitamins. However, chips, dip, cookies, you fill in the rest....give you a temporary fix, just for the moment. It's a false sense of energy...and YOU REALLY FEEL IT, but then you come down and begin to feel sluggish/sleepy.