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Friday, January 31, 2014

Super Duper Healthy Shake (Antioxidant/Anti-Inflammatory/ Vegetarian)

I am absolutely enamored with Super Spices right now, especially Turmeric. I plan on doing a post very soon that explains the benefits of the top herbs and spices for holistic health. This is a smoothy that I like to have in the mornings that covers so many health issues and offers so many benefits that I would recommend it to anyone looking to better their overall health




Ingredients

1/2 cup of Green Tea, chilled 

1/2 cup of Coconut Water

1/2 cup mixed berries (Frozen is my choice)

1 scoop of protein powder *

2 teaspoons of Chia Seed Gel 

1/2 Tablespoon of MCT Liquid Coconut Oil *

2 teaspoons of Raw Honey (or more to taste)

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper

1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon

dash of Himalayan Pink Salt (or any high quality salt)

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until mixed and smooth.  One of my favorite kitchen gadgets is the Magic Bullet.  It is a convenient way to make a single serving shake or smoothy and the clean up is simple.  Rinse, add some some and warm water…..blend and then rinse.  Voila!







I like to use Optimum Hydrolyzed Platinum Whey which offers 30 grams of Protein per scoop 






This is the Brand of Coconut Oil that I use.  Since it doesn't solidify it is great for smoothies

The Benefits of Coconut

Why Chia Seeds?

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Artichoke and Spinach Soup (Low Carb/Vegetarian)

I created this soup because I love the spinach artichoke dip that people tend to make for parties.  It is really rich so it should probably be served as a starter for meals.

Serves 4

Ingredients

16 ounces of Vegetable Broth

 14oz cans of artichoke bottoms; chopped

16oz package of pre washed spinach

1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil

1 Tablespoon of Butter

1 small onion; chopped

3 cloves of garlic; minced

1/2  cup of Half and Half

1 cup shredded provolone cheese

3 ounces of Welsh Cheddar Cheese (or Dubliners)

Directions

*Saute Onion and Garlic in oil and butter for 3 minutes.

Add Spinach and continue to sauté until spinach is wilted (about 5 minutes)

Add Veggie Broth and cook until just boiling

Remove from heat and blend with submersion blender (a tool I can't live without)

Add cheese, half and half and blend until mixed and smooth

Return to heat just until heated through

garnish with a little parmesan cheese or bread crumbs if not worried about carb count

Enjoy