Insulin is a hormone, made by the pancreas, that helps the body use glucose for energy. Glucose is the bodies main source of energy. The digestive system breaks down the food, turning it into glucose, which is released into the bloodstream. Insulin resistance is when the cells become resistant, to the effects of insulin. With Read more »
Monthly Archives: February 2012
21 Days to Make or Break a Habit
Experts believe that it takes 21 days, to form a habit. Personally, I have found this to be quite true in my life. One can “train” themselves to be disciplined. The more you practice this, the easier it becomes. I remember the last and final time, that I decided to quite smoking, 19 years ago! Read more »
Flourless Beet Brownie Cake
I got this recipe from Organic Authority. Tried it today and it is FANTASTIC! I left out the orange zest and cayenne, to have more of a chocolate taste. Makes one 9-inch cake Ingredients 3 medium or 2 large beets, scrubbed ¾ cup honey 3 organic eggs ½ cup unsweetened cacao powder 1/3 cup extra Read more »
Kale Chips
Kale chips are a fun way to eat kale. It satisfies your need to crunch on something. Warning, they can be addicting!! 1 bunch kale 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon seasoned salt Cookie sheet Other things besides salt, that you can add are: cayenne pepper, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast or any other Read more »
Kale
Kale is a nutrient-dense superfood and one of the healthiest vegetables around. Low in calorie, with 36 calories in one cup and contains 20% of the RDA of dietary fiber. This promotes regular digestion. It’s loaded with vitamin K (1327% of RDA in one cup), which allows the blood to clot normally, helps protect bones, Read more »
Heart Disease
Cardiovascular Disease is our nations #1 killer. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) in 2010 an estimated 785,000 Americans had a new coronary attack, and about 470,000 had a recurrent attack. Also, about every 25 seconds and American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from Read more »
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
This is one of my new, favorite forms, of exercise. HIIT or High Intensity Interval Training, is a form of exercise, that is done in 20 minutes or less. You can optimize your workout using short, high-intensity intervals with longer, low-intensity workouts. This is the quickest way to burn fat and build muscle. It’s also Read more »
Smoothies
Beets & Berries 1 cup almond milk 2 1/2 cups red kale 1/2 raw beet (chop to smaller 1 inch pieces) 1 pear or 1 cup pineapple 1/2 banana 1 cup frozen mixed berries or blueberries some ice, add water to desired consistency Tropical Green Smoothie 1 cup almond milk 2 – 3 cups baby Read more »
Gluten Free Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe
Bread Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour (I use Bob’s Red Mill) 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Bread Directions: Preheat oven to Read more »
Asian Ginger Broth (from Soup Plantation)
4 Tablespoons finely minced ginger 3 tablespoons finely minced garlic 2 Tablespoons canola oil Combine ingredients in a pot and sauté for 5 minutes 6 Tablespoons corn starch 2 cups cold water Combine ingredients and whisk to dissolve
