I Can't Believe It's Vegan! Taco Dip
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
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I Can't Believe It's Vegan! Taco Dip
Serves 6 - 8
Ingredients:
1 - 12 oz container Vegan sour cream (Tofutti brand is delicious!)
3/4 Packet Vegan low-sodium taco season mix
1 ripe avocado, mashed
1 cup black olives, chopped
3 stalks green onion, diced
1 cup chopped tomatoes, Pico De Gallo, or freshly made Salsa (recipe)
1 package Vegan meat crumbles (about 1 pound)
Directions:
Prepare refried beans by heating on stove. While beans are heating, in a separate pan add frozen meat crumbles in into 1/4 cup water or olive oil. Cook according to package directions. Add Taco Season into cooked meat crumbles and stir. (Don't be afraid to get happy with the Taco mix, it's the season that really is needed to give the crumbles an authentic taco meat flavor. It makes the dish!)
In a serving tray or in individual bowls spread bottom layer of refried beans. Next add a layer of meat crumbles, sour cream, avocado, chopped tomatoes or fresh salsa, black olives, green onions, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Delicious!
Whole Foods makes some wonderful freshly made tortilla chips that are hardy and great for thick dips! You can find them in their Bakery department and like always, Whole Foods uses quality ingredients. These chips are so good warmed and they don't contain any animal derived ingredients. :)
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The Best Chunky Salsa You'll Ever Make Recipe
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
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The Best Chunky Salsa You'll Ever Make Recipe
Makes about 6 Cups
This salsa recipe has been in my family for years. We prepare it for nearly every family party or gathering we have! If your looking for a delicious chunky salsa recipe that is sure to please, try this! It's very simple to make and won't disappoint!
3 14.5oz Cans Hunt's Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Garlic (Hunts brand is a must)
1 4 oz can diced/chopped green chilies, drained
1 4oz can diced/chopped jalapenos, drained (strain seeds for very mild salsa)
1/4 bunch Cilantro, chopped
1/2 bunch green onions chopped,
1 Medium white onion, diced
1 clove garlic minced (optional)
Dash of cumin (optional)
Squeeze of Lime or Lemon juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 4 oz can diced/chopped green chilies, drained
1 4oz can diced/chopped jalapenos, drained (strain seeds for very mild salsa)
1/4 bunch Cilantro, chopped
1/2 bunch green onions chopped,
1 Medium white onion, diced
1 clove garlic minced (optional)
Dash of cumin (optional)
Squeeze of Lime or Lemon juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
In a large bowl, pour in all 3 cans of tomatoes. Add the garlic, chilies, jalapenos, onion, green onions, and cilantro and stir. Add dash of cumin, lemon or lime juice and salt and pepper to taste and stir. Enjoy immediately or cover and refrigerate.
Tip: Let the salsa refrigerate so the ingredients can marinate. It tastes even better the next day!
Tip: Let the salsa refrigerate so the ingredients can marinate. It tastes even better the next day!
Crazy for Lemons! Drink Your Way To Health
Monday, January 2, 2012
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So if your like me and you are looking for simple and affordable ways to keep your body healthy, starting your day with a warm glass of lemon water should be on the top of your to-do list and morning schedule! Below you'll find reasons why lemon juice in your water has some amazing health benefits for the body!
First off it is important you choose lemons that are organically grown without pesticides. If you are in warm climate states like Arizona, California, & Florida you'll find it easy to grow a lemon tree in your own yard for year round organic lemons! If you don't have access to organic lemons a conventional produce lemon will suffice. Always use fresh lemons, never use the juice in bottled or powdered form. It's important to receive the minerals from the lemon in its natural form. Enjoy!
For Digestion
Lemon juice in your water is perfect for aiding in digestion. Lemon juice can help relieve heartburn, nausea, bloatness and parasites. Lemon's blood cleansing action can relieve constipation and when taken regularly can cleanse the bowels of old waste. It has also been known for cleansing the liver and helping to produce more bile, decreasing the amount of phlegm in the body and even dissolving kidney stones! These alone are wonderful reasons to start drinking lemon water everyday!
From a scientific standpoint lemons carry more negatively charged Ions than positively charged Ions which is called an Anionic structure. Saliva, bile, hydrochloric acid, and other digestive juices in the stomach are all also Anionic. This is why lemons are a great benefit to digestion!
For Weight Loss
Lemons have been known to aid in weight loss. Studies have shown that the consumption of lemon juice has reduced the craving for sugar in nearly all participants. Juice of the lemon has been shown to increase metabolism and creates a natural diuretic for excessive water weight.
For Skin
Lemon is a Vitamin C rich fruit. Vitamin C is known for rejuvenating from within and bringing a beautiful glow to the skin! By purifying the blood from the inside and removing toxins, your skin will begin to clear up and glow on the outside. You can also use the juice as a topical beauty treatment!
For Infections
Lemon water has been used for centuries to treat and prevent infections of the mouth and throat due to it's anti-bacterial properties. Simply dilute one-half lemon juice to one-half water and gargle often. Lemons have also been known to reduce fevers by encouraging your body to perspire. Lemons are full of antioxidants and balances the body's PH to resist infections and keep your immune system in tip-top shape.
For High Blood Pressure
Due to lemons natural high potassium content, lemons make a perfect aide in the treatment of high blood pressure. By gently cleansing the blood it acts a natural diuretic.
These are just a few ways drinking lemon juice upon rising can promote health. There are many others! It is best to drink it first thing upon rising before your morning beverage on an empty stomach for the best absorption! If you can't stomach the taste of lemon juice and water, try adding a few drops of real honey, agave nectar or stevia to taste.
Lemons, Health & Happiness!
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First off it is important you choose lemons that are organically grown without pesticides. If you are in warm climate states like Arizona, California, & Florida you'll find it easy to grow a lemon tree in your own yard for year round organic lemons! If you don't have access to organic lemons a conventional produce lemon will suffice. Always use fresh lemons, never use the juice in bottled or powdered form. It's important to receive the minerals from the lemon in its natural form. Enjoy!
Lemon juice in your water is perfect for aiding in digestion. Lemon juice can help relieve heartburn, nausea, bloatness and parasites. Lemon's blood cleansing action can relieve constipation and when taken regularly can cleanse the bowels of old waste. It has also been known for cleansing the liver and helping to produce more bile, decreasing the amount of phlegm in the body and even dissolving kidney stones! These alone are wonderful reasons to start drinking lemon water everyday!
From a scientific standpoint lemons carry more negatively charged Ions than positively charged Ions which is called an Anionic structure. Saliva, bile, hydrochloric acid, and other digestive juices in the stomach are all also Anionic. This is why lemons are a great benefit to digestion!
For Weight Loss
Lemons have been known to aid in weight loss. Studies have shown that the consumption of lemon juice has reduced the craving for sugar in nearly all participants. Juice of the lemon has been shown to increase metabolism and creates a natural diuretic for excessive water weight.
For Skin
Lemon is a Vitamin C rich fruit. Vitamin C is known for rejuvenating from within and bringing a beautiful glow to the skin! By purifying the blood from the inside and removing toxins, your skin will begin to clear up and glow on the outside. You can also use the juice as a topical beauty treatment!
For Infections
Lemon water has been used for centuries to treat and prevent infections of the mouth and throat due to it's anti-bacterial properties. Simply dilute one-half lemon juice to one-half water and gargle often. Lemons have also been known to reduce fevers by encouraging your body to perspire. Lemons are full of antioxidants and balances the body's PH to resist infections and keep your immune system in tip-top shape.
For High Blood Pressure
Due to lemons natural high potassium content, lemons make a perfect aide in the treatment of high blood pressure. By gently cleansing the blood it acts a natural diuretic.
These are just a few ways drinking lemon juice upon rising can promote health. There are many others! It is best to drink it first thing upon rising before your morning beverage on an empty stomach for the best absorption! If you can't stomach the taste of lemon juice and water, try adding a few drops of real honey, agave nectar or stevia to taste.
Lemons, Health & Happiness!
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Why Everyone Should Have A Naturopathic Doctor
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
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It's likely you have a regular care physician who is MD certified but have you considered the important reasons everyone should also see a Naturopathic doctor? Alternative medicine can play a vital role in preventive medicine and achieving life long wellness.Consider these top reasons:
Quality Care
If you've been in a Md's office chances are you have probably experienced a visit where you were in and out the door with a prescription before you felt the Doctor allowed enough time for you to thoroughly discuss your condition. A typical naturopathic visit usually lasts from at least 30 minutes up to 2 hours as the physician will perform a comprehensive physical exam, detailed information on current and past medical symptoms and history and discuss in detail your treatment options. A naturopathic likes to educate their patients on healthful living, and how to prevent common conditions through proper nutrition and a clean diet. It's likely they will also provide you with media information, pamphlets, web links, directories, and resources that contain information on how you can obtain more health education. Board Certified
Are you worried your naturopathic doctor may not be board certified? Know that all naturopathic doctors are required to graduate from a four-year accredited medical school and required to pass board exams to receive their licenses. Training and requirements are similar to traditional MD Doctors. You can be assured your naturopathic has been well educated and that you are being seen by a Medical Professional.
Non-toxic Treatments
Naturopathic doctors provide treatments that are safe and non-toxic to your body. These physicians are trained to treat common conditions without drugs and harmful medicines. For example if you were to have a cold a naturopathic would prescribe a natural remedy of Vitamins and Herbal supplements that would boost your immune system to allow your body to heal naturally. Prescription medications have been known to be toxic and slow your body of it's natural healing defences. Avoiding the use of antibiotics when it's possible helps us stay healthy and preserves the good bacteria that lives in your body. Having these good bacterias in your body are essential to keeping you healthy via digestions, brain functions and keeping the immune system up to par. A naturopathic will help you tap into your body's natural healing mechanism through the use of nature's remedies.
Referral
If it should happen that you require traditional medical treatments, naturopathic doctors are trained to recognize emergency and threatening conditions. They know when it is necessary to refer you to hospital care and when more aggressive therapy is needed. You can feel at ease your Natural physician will treat you or refer to to the care level that is necessary for your condition.
Current and Ancient Medicine Science
Naturopathic are knowledgeable in a field of medical science most Western Medical doctors are not; Ancient medicine. Naturopathics have taken from trusted and centuries used medical practices. They are armed with the knowledge of alternative homeopathy including use of vitamins, botanics, physical manipulation, and nutritional therapies and have access to prescribing traditional drugs and medications for your best treatment options.
Treating the Cause
Most medications are created to suppress your symptoms. While many natural treatments are created to alleviate symptoms, the focus of the naturopathic doctor is to eliminate the cause of your condition. Each person is biologically different and many things can contribute to conditions you may be experiencing such as food allergies, emotional stress, toxins in the environment, and chemicals are common culprits. Your naturopathic doctor will help you manage your medications and treat you naturally while slowly taking you off prescriptions and controlling your symptoms effectively.
In Health and Happiness!
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The After Party
Monday, December 26, 2011
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For most of us celebrating the holidays means tireless amounts of errand running, shopping, enjoying our favorite foods, desserts, and spirits, hosting and entertaining family and friends and overall over-indulgent few weeks which can all lead to stress on our bodies and minds!As the new year approaches it's time to get our resolutions and well-being in order. A new year means a new way to approach our health and stress levels! In honor of the new year ahead I will be taking to the blog to share healthful recipes, helpful tips and positive information!
It's the perfect time to commemorate on the good times during the holidays we've had with family and friends, rest to rejuvenate our body and tap into our Zen spot.
So get your hibernate on before the start of a fresh new year and grab a blanket and a good book to cozy up to! It's good for the soul!
A happy 2012 starts with a happy and healthy you. There is an abundance of well being and happiness ahead.
Let's start together!
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