Coffee Talk.... Episode 6

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On episode 6 of Coffee Talk, I will be discussing on "Chemicals in food"

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Vegan Banana- Apple ice cream

Serves: 1

1 c. yogurt

2 tsp. Vanilla extract

1 Tbsp.- 1 tsp.sugar

1 small gala apple, cooked

1 Banana

Directions:

1. Add the apple into a small saucepan and allow to cook, until soft. Once soft remove from heat and allow to chill in the freezer until chill.

2. in a freezer safe bowl, or container mash and blend together yogurt, apple,banana, sugar, vanilla extract,

3. place into freezer for 30- 60 minutes.

Note:I made this today for myself today. But, if I was making this for multiple people I would not use the same utensil to taste with.

Sriracha - garlic spinach Chips

Adapted from: http://mayihavethatrecipe.com/2013/12/04/salt-vinegar-spinach-chips/

Serves: Varies

1- 6oz bag spinach leaves

non-stick cooking spay

1/8 tsp. Sriracha powder (per batch, or to taste)

1/8 tsp. garlic powder (per batch, or to taste)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a large baking sheet with silicone mat.

2. Wash and dry thoroughly spinach. Arrange leaves on lined baking sheet in a single layer. Spray spinach a little with non-stick cooking oil and sprinkle with Sriracha powder, and garlic powder.

3. Place into a 350 oven for about ten minutes until spinach slightly shrink and brown lightly.

Money Saving Tip Tuesday... Instant style Oatmeal

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Welcome to another edition of Money Saving tips.
In this edition I will be sharing some cool tips that won't break your bank, and will keep you smiling from ear to ear all the time.
Once again thank you for sticking around for, this first edition of money saving tips for this February edition. I will be bring you different money saving tip's daily on saving cash in your wallet, every Tuesday. This week on money saving tip's Living Better Cafe wants to, help you save more cash in your wallet than ever before. This week I will be giving you tip's on how you can make Instant style Oatmeal.

Hot out of the oven...Whey

Adapted from:  http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/263371.php

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Living Better Cafe is bring you Fresh out of the oven news, that you're going to love. That no other blog source will ever take you close into the story. I say more good reasons to love L.B.C, not only are you revising original recipes. Your saving money while eating the way you want in a healthier way.

Welcome to Hot Out Of The Oven food news, I have yet another edition of food news coming straight from no other source but, Living Better Cafe of course. As you have read through many editions of (H.O.T.O), since I have started this food news addition. You have became more wiser about what you buy,and place into your mouth. While I am very happy to continue to keep "Hot of the oven" going as much as you keep enjoy reading it every Monday. In this first February edition I will be bringing you the benefits of Whey protein.

First we all should know that Whey is found inside of milk, and milk is made of two types of proteins. These two types of proteins consist of casein and whey. Whey protein is what separates from the casein in milk, or formed as a by-product of cheese making.

Whey protein is considered a complete protein and contains of all nine essential amino acids that our body needs, and is low in lactose content. People who are mostly into bodybuilding commonly use it as supplementation, alongside resistance exercise, to help improve muscle protein synthesis and promote the growth of lean tissue mass.

The whey health benefits:

There are multiple benefits associated with the consumption of whey protein, as researchers are constantly finding new possible therapeutic properties to use whey protein.

I will have a list the possible health benefits of consuming whey protein. Note that many of these potential benefits are generally based upon one study.

Aiding weight loss

According to one study, published in Nutrition & Metabolism, people who took a specialized whey fraction (Prolibra™, high in leucine, bioactive peptides and milk calcium) "lost significantly more body fat and showed a greater preservation of lean muscle compared to subjects consuming the control beverage."

Anti-cancer properties

Promising results were published in the journal Anticancer Research for the use of whey protein concentrate (WPC) and glutathione modulation in cancer treatment.5

Lowering cholesterol

According to a study published in The British Journal of Nutrition, "there was a significant decrease in total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol at week 12 in the whey group compared with the casein (group)."

Asthma

Whey protein could improve immune response in children with asthma. One study, published in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, found that children with asthma who were supplemented with whey for one month had an improved cytokine response.7

Lowering blood pressure and reducing risk of cardiovascular disease

Research published in the International Dairy Journal found that beverages that were supplemented with whey protein significantly reduced blood pressure in patients with hypertension, their risk of developing heart disease or stroke was also lower.

A study published in the journal Clinical and Investigative Medicine1 found that whey protein may help reduce weight loss among HIV-positive patients.

Now I will take you into possible side effects of whey protein.

There are some people who are allergic to milk may be specifically allergic to whey.

If taken in moderate doses whey protein doesn't generally cause any adverse effects.

But however, consuming severely high doses can cause:

Stomach pains
Cramps
Reduced appetite
Nausea
Headache
Fatigue.

The risk of Whey Protein:

Generally, most of the complications associated with whey protein intake have to do with digestive issues, such as gas, bloating, headaches, cramps and fatigue. None of these are generally considered life-threatening, these are more so annoying complications that different people may have.


So if you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, they are most likely due to either the lactose (found more in Whey Protein Concentrate) or sweeteners used more so than the whey protein itself. With that being said, there are different methods of whey production, such as ion-exchanged that can influence how well your body can utilize the protein, leading to improper digestion of the whey itself.

People who consume too much of whey protein within their diet, can lead to Kidney stones and Kidney failure. Now you're going to wonder how can that basically happen? When you eat to much of this protein, it create calcium deposits around your kidneys, and one of the ways of getting them out is through urination. Yes! I have heard ( and not trying to scare you, or anything) But, its painful.



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Breakfast Bowl

Inspired by: Spinach pie and Breakfast pizza

If you love breakfast, you would love this spin on two ultimate dishes.

Serves: 8

8 Tortilla wraps
1 1/4 (8 oz.) Cream cheese
1 c. Swiss Cheese
5 eggs
1 lb. Extra lean breakfast sausage
2/3 c. Chopped onion
2/3 c. Chopped bell peppers
1 c. Hash brown, cooked
1/8 tsp. Ground pepper
2- 3/4 lb. Spinach, rinsed and chopped
Himalayan salt (to taste)




1. Place sausage in a large dutch oven skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain,c rumble and set aside.

2. scramble eggs in large dutch oven skillet.

3. Preheat oven to 350. Lightly grease muffin tin with non stick cooking spray then, place tortilla wraps inside.

4. In a large bowl, combine spinach, Cream cheese, onion, pepper and salt. Mix well and pour into tortilla wrap.

5. Pour mixture into tortilla wraps and add cheese, bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly. And tortilla wraps are golden brown.

Plantain Burgers

Adapted From: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/222250/plantain-veggie-burgers/

Serves: 5

1 3/4 Plantain, peeled and chopped
1/3 c.- 1 Tbsp. - 1 tsp. Spinach
1/3 c.- 1 Tbsp. - 1 tsp. Bell pepper, chopped
1/3 c.- 1 Tbsp. - 1 tsp. Carrots, shredded
3 Tbsp. - 1 tsp. Breadcrumbs
3 Tbsp. - 1 tsp. Corn flour
7/8 clove garlic
1 Tbsp.- 3/4 tsp. Paprika
2 1/2 fresh Oregano
2 Tbsp.- 1 1/2 tsp. Margarine
3 Tbsp. - 1 tsp. Olives
3 Tbsp. - 1 tsp. Shiitake mushrooms
3 Tbsp. - 1 tsp. Raisins
Himalayan Salt & Pepper (to taste)

Directions:

1. Combine together plantains, spinach, Bell peppers, Carrots,Raisins and Bread crumbs, corn flour, mushrooms, olives, garlic, paprika, and oregano into a food processor, or blender until a mold able batter forms; mold into patties.

2. Melt Margarine in a dutch oven skillet over medium heat; pan-fry patties until golden brown, for about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Season well with salt and pepper (to taste).