Menu Monday

Slow Progress is Still Progress

Eight month ago I started a new journey in health.  I had mustered all the courage I had left and visited with my doctor.  He gave me a book that changed my look at health and well being... The End of Dieting by Joel Fuhrman, M.D. (click here to get this book for yourself off… Continue reading Slow Progress is Still Progress

Recipes

African Peanut Curry

Servings: 6             Prep time: 15 minutes           Cook time: 6-8 hours Ingredients 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 medium onions, diced 2 sweet potatoes, cubed 1 Tsp curry powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 2 c vegetable broth 1/3 c peanut butter 2… Continue reading African Peanut Curry

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Wendy’s Italian White Bean and Cabbage Soup

Servings: 4     Prep Time: 15 minutes       Cook time:  35 minutes Ingredients 2 carrots, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tsp tomato paste 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 4 c vegetable broth 1 15 oz can white beans, drained 2 c thinly… Continue reading Wendy’s Italian White Bean and Cabbage Soup

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Pumpkin Chili

Ingredients 3 c vegetable broth 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 bell peppers, cooked 1 28 oz diced tomatoes 1 can black beans, drained 1 can pinto beans, drained 1 15-oz can pumpkin puree 2 Tbs chili powder 2 tsp cumin 2 tsp paprika 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1.2 tsp cinnamon… Continue reading Pumpkin Chili

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First Week of the Holiday Season – Success!

Last week was a crazy good week of eating!  I succeeded in staying away from unhealthy, inflammation causing foods.  Although I had a couple days of horrible leg cramps, I made it through Thanksgiving and actually LOST weight!  When does that happen? Monday looked like this: Jamba Juice for breakfast; a yummy salad with a… Continue reading First Week of the Holiday Season – Success!

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Menu Monday – Still Waiting for Variety

My life is still so fast paced that I haven't been adventurous with food.  I haven't even taken pictures of what I am eating. I will do better this coming week. Again, I ate veggies or a smoothie for breakfast. Again, I had a salad or soup for lunch. I made Asparagus and Sunny Side up… Continue reading Menu Monday – Still Waiting for Variety

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Eating Well… Even on Vacation

I got a little more variety this past week.  For breakfast most days, I had a smoothie with berries from my freezer,spinach and a banana.  On most days for lunch I had a salad or some soup. Last Tuesday was National Nachos Day.  I decided to make my own Healthy Instant Pot Refried Beans. The family… Continue reading Eating Well… Even on Vacation

Recipes

Greek Hummus Pizza

Prep Time: 20 Minutes  Cook Time: 15 minutes Ingredients 1 Pita bread rounds per person 2-3 Tbs of hummus per round chopped red onion chopped black olives chopped bell pepper baby spinach chopped mushrooms chopped zucchini chopped tomatoes Directions Lightly brown the pitas in the oven to begin forming a crust. Remove from the oven… Continue reading Greek Hummus Pizza

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Healthy Instant Pot Refried Beans

8 servings   Prep Time: 10 minutes   Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 jalapeno pepper, minced 2 c dried pinto beans, rinsed 4 c vegetable broth 4 c water t tsp oregano 1 tsp ground cummin 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt Directions Saute onions, garlic,… Continue reading Healthy Instant Pot Refried Beans

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No Sugar Healthy Carrot Cake

12 servings  Prep time: 30 minutes  Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 2/3 c whole wheat flour 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 c coconut oil 2/3 c honey 1/2 c unsweetened applesauce 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 1 3/4 c grated carrots 1/3 c chopped… Continue reading No Sugar Healthy Carrot Cake