Serves: 12
3 (16 oz) pkg. Spaghetti pasta
1/2 c. Shredded carrots
1/2 c. Kale, chopped
1/4 tsp. Lemon pepper
9 cloves garlic, sliced
3/4 tsp. Red chili pepper flakes
Directions:
1.) Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2.) Add pasta to the boiling water, and cook until you're desire texture.
3.) Drain water from the pasta.
4.) Add cold into the pot, and repeat step 3.
5.) Add carrots, Kale, lemon pepper, garlic, chili pepper.
6.) Toss and Enjoy!
Serves: 20- 25
2 c. Brown sugar
3/4 c. Cornstarch
1/4 c. Evaporated milk
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
Directions:
1.) Blend brown sugar and cornstarch together, and pulse until it's the consistency Of confectioner sugar.
2.) Combine evaporated milk,vanilla extract into a medium saucepan.
And heat over low heat until warm.
3.) Stir in the blend of brown sugar and cornstarch, into the milk mixture.
4.) Whisk slowly until well blended.
5.) Remove from the heat, and allow to cool until it's thick enough to spread.
Serves: 24 cupcakes
2 1/2 c. All-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. Baking powder
3/4 tsp. Himalayan salt
1 1/2 tsp. Ground cinnamon
1tsp. Ground ginger
1/2 tsp. Ground cardamom
1/4 tsp. Ground cloves
1 c. Brown sugar
1/2 c. Granulated sugar
3/4 c. + 2 Tbsp. Coconut oil * (read recipe note)
4 lg eggs
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
2 c. Pureed sweet potatoes * (read recipe note)
Recipe note:
Melt the coconut oil in the microwave until it's melted. Keeping a close eye on it, until melt then measure the amount needed.
For sweet potato puree, cook medium-sized sweet potatoes to make two cups of puree. Peel, dice, and boil the sweet potato until they are very soft. Mash well with a potato masher.
Directions:
1.) Preheat the oven to 350, while oven is preheating line cupcake tin with liners.
2.) Sift together the first seven ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
3.) In medium size bowl combine sugar, coconut oil, using a wooden spoon. Once partially blended add in the eggs, and vanilla extract.
4.) Mix until slightly incorporated, stir in the pureed sweet potato with a spatula.
5.) Pour mixture evenly into cupcake tin's, Don't fill each cupcake liner more than 2/3 full.
6.) Bake for 20 to 23 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
( some parts of this has been adapted from HTTPS://www.healthline.com)
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2015 marks a fresh new beginning as everyone reaches for that new year's resolution that they have set for themselves. And what seem to always be the first on the top of the list? Yes you guess it "Dieting".
There are multiple types of diets out there, but which one is right for you? I'll leave that up to you. I want to get into many factors of pro's and con's on dieting, but were do I even begin. I'll just name a few, and take you on a journey of their good & bad factors. Before I even begin, what is your true meaning of dieting? as your mind being to pounder. Is you're meaning for dieting a good thing ? I want to believe so, because this lifestyle seem to get blown out of proportion.
Now lets get started on naming some of those dieting plans.
We of course have Ms. Jenny Craig, The Atkins diet, weight watchers,
And the list goes on an on from there. I'll just take you only on the few that I have named. So if you're ready then let's begin.
~Let's get talking on the pro's of Jenny Craig
Jenny Craig diet is custom-tailored to the client according to their goals, current weight, and body type. That includes different types of meals that cater's to a person's diet restrictions: vegetarian, vegan, etc. As they are very convenience meals coming prepared, and can be delivered directly to your door. In one box, you have your meals ready for the week and preparations require nothing more than a few minutes in the microwave.
Now that we covered the pro's, let's talk about the con's of Jenny Craig.
The only thing about Jenny craig is can be more costly than preparing your own meals at home, and may not suit your appetite after months of meals straight from the microwave.
~Let's get talking on the pro's of The Atkins diet
Low-carbohydrate diets have proven to be effective for weight loss for a limited period. These diet plans call for a reduction in snack foods and alcohol, which are often high in simple carbs and sources of "empty" calories that lead to weight gain.
Now let's cover the con's of the Atkins diet
While in the past, the Atkins Diet was popular for allowing its followers to consume large amounts of fat (burgers, cheese, bacon, eggs, etc.) and still lose weight, as long as the carb count was low. Consuming a large amount of animal fat, and therefore cholesterol, is not good for your health. It increases your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, and stroke. While in some cases, the Atkins Diet can also create unwanted side effects. These include:
bad breath (due to a condition called ketosis)
insomnia
dizziness
constipation (due to lack of fiber)
lethargy
Let's talk cover the pro's of weight watchers
(Adapted from HTTPS:// WWW. Weightloss.about.com )
Weight Watchers teaches an all-things-in-moderation approach where you can continue to enjoy your favorite foods in controlled portions. Your leader will share good nutritional advice with the group, such as the importance of eating plenty of vegetables, healthy fats, low-fat dairy and drinking enough water. You can expect to lose one to two pounds a week after the first week on the program. This is a very healthy rate at which to lose weight. Weight lost at this steady rate is more likely to be maintained (diets that lead to quicker loss make re-gain likely). As you accurately track and record your Points values, you will need to measure your portions and serving sizes. This skill is valuable and will serve you well even if you go off the plan.
Now let's cover the con's of weight watchers
As cost of meetings are approximately $13 per week (varies by location). There may be a registration fee, which is due upon sign-up, of around $30. If you have a lot of weight to lose and you plan to stay in the program until you meet your goal weight, you may want to do the math: For example, assuming it takes an average of at least one year to lose 100 pounds, your minimum total cost would be $676. (Note: You can cancel your membership at any time.) You will probably receive a "free pass" card upon joining, which allows that you to not weigh in at one meeting. Other than that one instance, you must be weighed once a week in order to attend a meeting. Keep in mind that the only person who sees your weight is the person weighing you (she or he records the weight).
Serves: 4
2 c. Oats
4c. Water
2 c. Black cherries (removing pit)
Coconut sugar
Directions:
Boil water, and stir in oats.
Cook about 1 minute over medium heat; stir occasionally.
Add sugar to your liking but not to much, Enjoy!
(Adapted from: vegan planet by: Robin Robertson)
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** Just want to make this clear I am a meat eater, and I don't discriminate on anyone chose of eating lifestyle.
When it comes to different varieties of eating lifestyles, veganism is one source everyone seem to head for.
As most vegans will tell you, a diet without animal products can be good for your health.
There are more than 12 million vegetarians in the united States, it is estimated that nearly 50 percent made the choice for health reasons. Considering these 12 factors:
1.) A vegan diet has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, adult-onset diabetes, and osteoporosis.
2.) The journal of the American medical association has reported that a vegetarian diet can prevent 97 percent of coronary obstructions.
3.) Osteoporosis is a disease of protein excess. The protein in milk actually inhibits the body's ability to absorb the calcium from milk. Many plant based sources of calcium are easily assimilated into the body.
4.) Dairy consumption has been linked to heart disease, cancer (especially breast cancer), allergies, sinus trouble, migraines, and psoriasis.
5.) Diary foods can create excess mucus in the body, which can host cold and virus germs in the respiratory tract.
6.) Vegans and vegetarians tend to be slimmer than meat eaters.
7.) Studies show that plant based diet can increase your life expectancy by 7 to 15 years.
8.) The feed given to livestock is sprayed with pesticides. More than 90 percent of the toxic chemical residues in foods consumed by Americans come from animal products.
9.) More than 60 million pounds of antibiotics per year are fed to livestock. These are passed on to people in meat and diary products. This results in a diminished effectiveness of antibiotics used to treat human illnesses.
10.) Meat also contains bovine growth hormone, which can cause early maturity in children.
11.) A vegan diet can reduce the risk of food poisoning. According to the center for disease control, campylobacter infects up to 90 percent of all chickens. In addition, each year up to 20,000 Americans become I'll from E.coli found in meat.
12.) Cornell university's long-term study of diet and health, called china project, showed that 80 to 90 percent of all cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other forms of degenerative illness can be prevented by adopting a plant- based diet.
Question:
Does this make you wonder? Please leave you're feedback in the comments below.
*vegan/ vegetarian friendly
Serves: 4
4 hoagie rolls
1/4 c. Crumbled blue cheese
Turkey salami, sliced * Tofu turkey
3 c. Lettuce, chopped
1/2 tsp. Mustard
4 Tbsp. Cranberry spread
Cucumbers
Olive
Fresh Bail
Directions:
Cut hoagie rolls in half slightly then spread the cranberry spread on one end. Place crumbled blue cheese, turkey,lettuce, and the cucumbers. Spread mustard on the other end, and more turkey, lettuces, olives, fresh basil. Then enjoy!
