05Aug 2015 by owner
TOP Hangover Busting Smoothie Recipe

TOP Hangover Busting Smoothie Recipe

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The secret to busting a nasty morning-after hangover? Smoothies! "After a night full of drinking, smoothies are an effective way to replace moisture in the body," says Lee Holmes, certified health coach and author of Supercharged Food. (superchargedfood.com) But you don't want to throw in just any types of fruits or veggies. There are specific ingredients that can help fight your headache and detoxify your body from the alcohol. Berries for example, are excellent for detoxifying your liver as the natural sugar in berries will help metabolize any alcohol left in your system.  Including berries in your smoothie can also help you alleviate headaches and settle an upset stomach. MAKES 2 SERVINGS Ingredients: 1 ½ cups strawberries, chopped 1 cup blueberries ½ cup raspberries 2 tbs honey 1 tsp fresh lemon juice ½…
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05Aug 2015 by owner
Personal Portion Sized Freezer-Friendly Baked Oatmeal Cups

Personal Portion Sized Freezer-Friendly Baked Oatmeal Cups

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PLUS they're gluten free + diabetic friendly! Here's a FAST SOLUTION for that constant question of "WHAT DO I EAT??" - these healthy + filling baked oatmeal cups are the perfect SNACK SOLUTION to a busy morning or after-school madness.  Perfect for the WHOLE FAMILY!   Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 Tablespoons vanilla extract 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 6 1/2 droppers full stevia 1/2 cup Sucanat or brown sugar (Note: if not using any Stevia increase your choice of sugar to 1 cup.) 1 banana, sliced 1 cup fruit of your choice — frozen or fresh blueberries, fresh or dried cranberries, frozen or fresh mango, OR chocolate chips 5 cup old fashioned oats 1 teaspoon salt 3 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup flax seed, ground 1 Tablespoon cinnamon 2 1/2 cup 1% milk…
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08Apr 2015 by owner
Homemade Hummus in just 10 minutes

Homemade Hummus in just 10 minutes

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Hummus is an AWESOME quick + healthy snack or hors-d'oeuvre that can help you stay within the limits of your diet goals, while packing a PUNCH both on filling FIBER + TASTE! Here's an EASY 10 min recipe for HUMMUS that you can make to impress your friends, office colleagues, or just feel very domestically accomplished yourself!  Oh yeah, + since it's FRESH we think it TASTES even better than the store bought varieties... Total Time: 10 min Yield: about 2 3/4 cups  Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste) 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons) 2 tablespoons water or liquid from the chickpeas 8 dashes hot sauce Directions: Turn on the food processor fitted with…
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01Apr 2015 by owner
Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo

Lemon Pepper Shrimp Scampi with Orzo

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Here's a DELISH QUICKIE that's both LIGHT + FLAVORFUL!  This is actually a VERY SIMPLE + easy to prepare meal with relatively few ingredients, so you can throw it together fast after a long day at work or on the weekend for entertaining.  It's full of flavor + metabolism boosting PROTEIN, so you can still stick to your "diet" while enjoying yourself.  Add a glass of wine + Bon Appetit! Indulge in the flavor of the Mediterranean with plump shrimp tossed with lemon and pepper and served over a bed of orzo. YIELD: 4 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup orzo mixture and about 7 shrimp) INGREDIENTS: 1 cup uncooked orzo 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided 7 teaspoons unsalted butter, divided 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined…
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24Mar 2015 by owner
FAST + DELISH BEEF BROCCOLI STIR FRY

FAST + DELISH BEEF BROCCOLI STIR FRY

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Looking for a FAST + DELICIOUS but still HEALTHY meal you can throw together, then throw on the stove for a few minutes, and have it come off looking like you're the next star on the Food Network... Here's one you can whip up in a jiffy to impress your friends, boyfriend...or just YOURSELF!  Feel free to substitute other varieties of meats and veggies in this dish.  After you get the hang of it you'll be stir frying like a rockstar! INGREDIENTS: 1/2 pound steak, sliced into thin, 2- to 3-inch pieces 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sugar 1-1/2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided 3 cups broccoli, florets and stalks, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces PREP NOTES: Peel the stalks of the broccoli using a vegetable…
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