No time for cooking tonight...so we had a very healthy dinner in less than 10 minutes.
Here is what we had....
Veggie Wraps
100% Whole Grain Tortillas
Hummus
Red Peppers
Spinach
Salsa
Raisins
Organic Cheese
Herbs (pick your favorite: dill, thyme...or any you like)
Chopped tomatoes
Chopped broccoli
I put everything inside the large tortillas and wrapped it.
Served it with fresh berries.
I made dinner in less than 10 minutes and we ate on paper plates:)
You can do this!!
Melissa
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Healthy Peach Crumble
I made this recipe up today and everyone enjoyed....ok, it does not taste as good as a real peach cobbler but....if you are craving a treat it might hit the spot.
I did not measure everything exactly so here is the best I can remember.
First I toasted pecans in a skillet. I used about 1/2 cup....toward the end I added a little maple syrup.
1 1/2 cups of oats
1/4 cup oat flour (you could also use Whole Wheat)
2 to 3 tsp of olive oil
about 5 tsp or more water
1 tsp xylitol (optional)
2 tsp or more of maple syrup
Mix together and add toasted nuts.
Slice 3 to 4 peaches and cook in a skillet on stove. Once they are hot and fairly cooked pour them into a 9 inch baking dish. Then top with the mixture of oats. Bake on 350 until brown...it took about 15 minutes or less.
You can play around with this recipe and add cinnamon or different fruit.
This is a totally healthy dessert and you can indulge without feeling guilty!
Enjoy,
Melissa
I did not measure everything exactly so here is the best I can remember.
First I toasted pecans in a skillet. I used about 1/2 cup....toward the end I added a little maple syrup.
1 1/2 cups of oats
1/4 cup oat flour (you could also use Whole Wheat)
2 to 3 tsp of olive oil
about 5 tsp or more water
1 tsp xylitol (optional)
2 tsp or more of maple syrup
Mix together and add toasted nuts.
Slice 3 to 4 peaches and cook in a skillet on stove. Once they are hot and fairly cooked pour them into a 9 inch baking dish. Then top with the mixture of oats. Bake on 350 until brown...it took about 15 minutes or less.
You can play around with this recipe and add cinnamon or different fruit.
This is a totally healthy dessert and you can indulge without feeling guilty!
Enjoy,
Melissa
Friday, June 25, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
I want to hear from you.....
Hello Friends,
I would like to hear your feedback. I want to know I can help you. Can you please email or post a comment on things that you want to hear more about.....
My email is melissa@edentreepros.com if you would like to confidentially let me know what helps you the most....do you want more fitness tips, healthy eating, recipes, motivation...
Please give me some honest feedback!
Melissa
I would like to hear your feedback. I want to know I can help you. Can you please email or post a comment on things that you want to hear more about.....
My email is melissa@edentreepros.com if you would like to confidentially let me know what helps you the most....do you want more fitness tips, healthy eating, recipes, motivation...
Please give me some honest feedback!
Melissa
Are you addicted??
I am reading a very interesting book about the hidden reasons behind food cravings. It is written by Dr Neal Barnard who heads up the Cancer Project that I have mentioned in the past. He said that there are certain foods that are capable of stimulating precisely the same part of the brain that responds to heroin. He named 3 big ones: sugar, chocolate, or cheese.
He mentions several ways to start breaking the addiction. Here are a few to try....
Do you notice that you are not dying to have chocolate or junk food when you make these changes. I will continue to post more of what the book suggests. He completely believes the same as Dr Joel Fuhrman who wrote "Eat to Live."
Remember that small changes can make a big difference in the long run.
To your health,
Melissa
He mentions several ways to start breaking the addiction. Here are a few to try....
- First, be sure to have breakfast.
- Second, fiber rich foods are essential. (Plant based foods)
- A few ideas for breakfast: a bowl of old-fashioned oatmeal (not instant...this spikes your insulin and is the same as eating sugar...he says this will trigger your cravings) I agree completely. Another option a half of a cantaloupe, some toasted pumpernickel bread. These are all loaded with fiber.
- Third, choose healthy protein sources. He is a vegetarian so he recommends: beans, veggie sausage, tofu etc. (He believes meat also triggers cravings)
Do you notice that you are not dying to have chocolate or junk food when you make these changes. I will continue to post more of what the book suggests. He completely believes the same as Dr Joel Fuhrman who wrote "Eat to Live."
Remember that small changes can make a big difference in the long run.
To your health,
Melissa
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
What does a clinical nutritionist eat?
I spent an hour on the phone this week with a clinical nutritionist and it was fascinating to hear his perspective on eating healthy. I asked him what a typical day of his eating looks like and this is what he said:
Breakfast
2 poached organic eggs with green tea
Snack
Apple and handful of raw nuts
Lunch
Salad with a little broiled chicken
Snack
Apple and handful of raw nuts
Dinner ( He does not have a starch at night)
Organic Chicken or lamb
Organic Veggies
He said he strongly believes in eating locally and organically. He eats a lot of quinoa and couscous, too. He only has a little dairy (maybe once a week and it is white) must be organic. He rarely has dessert. He recommended cooking with olive oil unless it is high heat. He said he does not eat a lot of meat and only occasionally had fish since the mercury level is so high. If you do have salmon he recommended wild and very little beef..
He highly recommended to not eat corn or soy products. He also said stay away from eating meat from corn fed animals.
He helped a friend of mine lose a significant amount of weight and here were the tips he gave them.
1. More intense exercise
2. More water
3. No high fructose corn syrup
4. Eat pure food the way God made it
One key to preventing disease he said is to keep inflammation out of our bodies by eating the right foods.
To your health,
Melissa
Breakfast
2 poached organic eggs with green tea
Snack
Apple and handful of raw nuts
Lunch
Salad with a little broiled chicken
Snack
Apple and handful of raw nuts
Dinner ( He does not have a starch at night)
Organic Chicken or lamb
Organic Veggies
He said he strongly believes in eating locally and organically. He eats a lot of quinoa and couscous, too. He only has a little dairy (maybe once a week and it is white) must be organic. He rarely has dessert. He recommended cooking with olive oil unless it is high heat. He said he does not eat a lot of meat and only occasionally had fish since the mercury level is so high. If you do have salmon he recommended wild and very little beef..
He highly recommended to not eat corn or soy products. He also said stay away from eating meat from corn fed animals.
He helped a friend of mine lose a significant amount of weight and here were the tips he gave them.
1. More intense exercise
2. More water
3. No high fructose corn syrup
4. Eat pure food the way God made it
One key to preventing disease he said is to keep inflammation out of our bodies by eating the right foods.
To your health,
Melissa
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