Before I started my newest lifestyle change I was suffering from aching muscles and joints, couldn't sleep, couldn't move well, and over all, felt like crap. I thought I was doing all the right things for my body. I thought I was eating well. I counted calories. I counted carbs, proteins and fats. Now... Now… Continue reading Holding on During the Holidays
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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
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!
Asian Ginger Garlic Soup
Servings: 3-4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 small onion 4 garlic cloves, crushed 3 inches of ginger, peeled and sliced 6 c vegetable broth 1 Tbs anise seeds 2 Tbs soy sauce 2 c sliced mushrooms 1 pkg tofu 6 oz. rice noodles 2 c cabbage, chopped… Continue reading Asian Ginger Garlic Soup
Mushroom and Barley Soup
Servings; 2-4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Ingredients 2 pkg sliced portabello mushrooms, chopped 2 c button mushrooms, chopped 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 c vegetable broth 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar 4 springs fresh thyme 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp… Continue reading Mushroom and Barley Soup
Wendy’s Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup
Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Ingredients spray cooking coconut oil 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 6 cups) 2 red, sweet apples, cored and cut into pieces (about 4 cups) 1 small onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped… Continue reading Wendy’s Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Soup
Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup
Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes diced 2 large carrots diced 1 large onion diced 1 c diced celery 2 c lentils 1/4 c lemon juice 1 red bell pepper diced 1/2 c chopped cilantro 1 tsp coriander 3 cloves minced garlic 2 tsp minced ginger 1 jar of my home canned tomatoes (you could use canned… Continue reading Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup
Ready for Some Variety
A crazy week with four shows didn't allow for much time at home to create meals... again. I am ready for some evenings at home where I can create some meals that will give some variety to what we eat. I haven't bailed on the new plan... it's just that I have been eating the… Continue reading Ready for Some Variety
Soup 3 meals a Day
It's been a long week getting my show open. Thankfully, my husband did all the food prep for the week. He made 4 different pots of soup and got them in the fridge. That made it easy to have healthy food... but I did eat soup 3 meals a day. LOL. Here are the soups… Continue reading Soup 3 meals a Day
Lentil Soup with Coconut
4 servings Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion 2 cloves garlic 1 Tbs grated fresh ginger 1/2 Tbsp ground turmeric Pinch red pepper flakes 2-3 carrots 1/2 lb red or yellow lentils (about 1 cup) 4 cups water 13.5 oz can coconut milk 1/2 Tbsp salt (or to taste) TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL) 1/3 cup large, unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 bunch cilantro 2 cups cooked jasmine rice INSTRUCTIONS Add the olive oil… Continue reading Lentil Soup with Coconut