Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie
Posted on February 17Ingredients
1/4 c. Organic Greek yogurt
6 Tbsp. Organic milk (or unsweetened almond or flax milk)
½ Frozen banana (or 1/2 of an avocado)
1 ½ c. Frozen raspberries
4 tsp. Dark chocolate cocoa powder
1-2 tsp. Honey (or monk fruit or stevia)
4-5 Ice cubes
Instructions
Place all ingredients, except ice cubes, into a blender.
Blend until desired consistency. Add ice cubes and process again until ice is completely crushed and blended throughout. Serve immediately.
Notes
Makes about 2 1/2 to 3 cups.
Golden Milk
Posted on February 13Turmeric is known to aid with digestion and liver function, help relieve arthritis pain, aid with heartburn, stomach ulcers, gallstones, inflammation and even may prevent some cancers.
Curcumin is the chemical found in turmeric and it may have anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antioxidant properties, according to early findings.
Ingredients:
Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
Honey or maple syrup
Ground turmeric
Cinnamon stick
Ground cinnamon
Ground ginger
Pepper
Cayenne
Directions:
To make this turmeric golden milk, simply add all the ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a light boil.
Turn the heat to low and let the golden milk simmer for a good 20 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
Before serving your turmeric milk, strain it through a cheesecloth, if needed (if you’ve used whole peppercorns, for instance).
Low Carb Pizza
Posted on February 12The only allergen in these products is whey from dairy.
You can order online or go to the website to find a store near you. 
Friday Funny....
Posted on February 07
Soybeans....
Posted on February 07
Hu Crackers.....
Posted on January 28
SUJA Juices....
Posted on January 27The best way to consume fresh vegetable juice is immediately at home with organic, non-starchy veggies..... but sometimes life is too busy to pull out an extractor and do it yourself. So it is so nice to have found a new juice line that is organic, cold-pressed and very low sugar! Look for those that are based on non-starchy veggies and/or low sugar like the Turmeric Love.
Ingredients
Purified Water, Organic Lemon Juice, Organic Turmeric Juice, Organic Pineapple Juice, Organic Passion fruit Juice, Organic Ginger Juice, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract Powder, Organic Black Pepper
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 8.00 fl oz
Servings Per Container 1.5
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 10mg
Total Carbohydrate 3g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
Ways to Improve Thyroid Function
Posted on January 22Consume…..
Iodine: sardines, wild caught Alaskan salmon, Celtic sea salt and eggs. (up to 1200 mcg)
Selenium: wild caught Alaskan salmon, brazil nuts, garlic, onions, tomatoes and sunflower seeds. (400 mcg)
Tyrosine: almonds, bananas, wild caught Alaskan salmon, organic fee-range poultry, avocados and eggs. (food is best)
Choose all natural, organic foods……..
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Avoid…..
Gluten
Non-Fermented Soy
Genetically engineered food
Bromines
Plastic
Toxins (BP, PFOA, fragrances like Glade plug ins and cheap candles)
Processed foods and chemicals like artificial sweeteners and food coloring
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By cleaning up your environment, food, beverages and personal products, it will help to improve thyroid function, which also helps with things like fibromyalgia, adrenal issues and hormone imbalances.
New Low Carb Pasta (Safeway)
Posted on January 1624 grams of protein and only 9 grams of net carbs!
In my experience with pasta like this, I cook a little longer than the directions to break down all the fiber so it is easier to digest.
Lemon Pepper Green Beans
Posted on January 16Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans cleaned and stems removed
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice about 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼-½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
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Heat two teaspoons olive oil in large skillet. Add green beans and cook for 8 minutes on medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Beans will start to char slightly.
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Add 2 Tbsp. lemon juice and 1 Tbsp. water to the beans, cover, and turn heat to low. Cook 2 more minutes. Remove lid and continue to simmer until water has evaporated.
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Add salt, pepper, and another drizzle of fresh lemon juice. Serve immediately.
