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
Tag: Weight loss
Wendy’s Mac and”Cheese”
6 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 1/2 c sweet potato or butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1/2 onion, chopped 1/4 c water reserved from cooking the sweet potato of butternut squash 1/4 cup raw cashews 1 Tbs lemon juice 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1 tsp… Continue reading Wendy’s Mac and”Cheese”
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!
Expect the Unexpected
I have been pondering prayer and receiving answers to prayers this past week. I think of the things I prayer for... greater faith, love, holiness, wisdom, discernment, God's grace, courage, patience, the joy that only God can grant along with the basic daily needs my family and I stand in need of each day... and… Continue reading Expect the Unexpected
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
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
It’s not a Diet… It’s a Lifestyle
It's been a busy week. I didn't get pictures of any of the food I ate, but rest assured that I have been successful in my Eat to Live goals. Fast food and crap food avoided. I survived because this week my husband was willing to do the prep work, and a good friend brought… Continue reading It’s not a Diet… It’s a Lifestyle
It Can Be Done – Even When You are Insanely Busy
Wow! What a week! The next 2 weeks look just as nuts. However, eating well can be done! This past week I ate a ton of salads. My friends Rachel continued to bring me soup. I did make a couple of yummy things. This week I made Wendy’s Tomato Pie I love this recipe! I… Continue reading It Can Be Done – Even When You are Insanely Busy
