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Max’s Salsa

by August 23, 2011 » Add the first comment.
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This recipe was written and made by a 14 year old outstanding cook. We encourage everyone to involve kids in the kitchen and learn from their creative, innovated minds.

Peach Salsa

Ingredients:
2 large heirloom tomatoes (chopped)
1 peach (chopped)
1 clove garlic (minced)
¼ cup green onions (chopped)
1 tbsp jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped)
1/3 cup cilantro (chopped)
2 tsp lime juice

Directions:
Toss together all ingredients. Chill for 30 minutes.

3 Way to Use:
1) Top quesadilla or wrap
2) Add avocado for protein
3) Dip endive, or baked chips, instead of fried chips

5 Ways to Use Hummus

by August 22, 2011 » Add the first comment.

Garlicky Hummus

Ingredients:
2 cups chick peas
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp water
½ tsp sea salt
1 tsp cumin

Directions:
Blend together all ingredients until smooth and creamy.

5 Ways to Use:
1) Dip raw veggies like cherry tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower
2) Top 2 tbsp on salad as your protein source
3) Use 1 tbsp instead of mayo on your sandwich
4) Mix 1/4 cup with 3/4 cup of whole wheat pasta, cherry tomatoes, parsly, and green peppers
5) Add crushed red pepper for a kick

Brown Rice 3 Ways

by August 21, 2011 » Add the first comment.

Use the same ingredient several times for 3 different meals. Our pick, brown rice purchased for the bulk section. Today cook your brown rice and have it available for these three meals during a hectic work week.

1) Stuffed Peppers: Toss brown rice with a diced, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, and feta cheese. Cut bell pepper in half, stuff it, and bake or grill it for 20 minutes

2) Salsa Chicken and Cilantro Brown Rice: Toss rice with cilantro and steamed broccoli. Grill chicken and place over rice. Top with salsa and greek yogurt

70 Lbs Lighter and Lovin’ It

by August 18, 2011 » Add the second comment.
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Success Story — 70 lbs Lighter:

“First off, I went from 240 to 170 = 70lb loss.  This August is my year  anniversary since I got motivated.  My main motivation was my age and I have two more kids to chase around.  I figured if I just kept gaining a pound or two a year for the rest of my life I would ultimately become beyond obese.  I weighted 180 in 1988.  That means I gained an average of a little more than 3 pound a year up to 2010. I simply just wanted to have as much energy as possible to make my two little ones’ early years as enjoyable as they were for my older son.  Can you imagine if my excuses that I could not get down on the floor and get silly with them was because I was too fat?  No way could I or would I let that happen!

What Matters Most – Experience Nirvana Radio

by August 14, 2011 » Add the first comment.

Have you checked out Experience Nirvana Radio? The series, What Matters Most, is a gentle push to inspire change one topic at a time. This reflective, non-judgmental, thought-provoking talk show focuses on ideals, morals, attitudes and life-style choices.

Tune in here:
http://www.experiencenirvana.org/what-matters-most.html

GMO’s

by August 11, 2011 » Add the first comment.

Wondering about GMOs (AKA: genetically-modified organisms). This clip explains it all:

Eating Organically on a Budget

by August 9, 2011 » Add the first comment.

Thank you for attending, Eating Organically on a Budget. Follow us on Facebookand Twitter for recipes, organic eating info, and wellness tips.

Here are a 12 hints to save money and still purchase organic.

1. Dirty Dozen/Clean 15

www.nakednutritionnow.com/blog/dirty-dozen-clean-fifteen

2. Rule of Thumb
- thick skin can buy conventional; thin skin stick to organic

3. Always look for store brands

4. Buy in bulk

5. Plan ahead

6. Eat out less and make your own

7. Look for weekly local specials

8. Get coupons from vendors

9. Buy local. Farmer’s Market season is here!

Quinoa Salad w/ Raw Veggies

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Use this at your next BBQ in place of your typical high fat macaroni or potato salad. It will save you tons of calories, fat, and is refreshing. This dish is high in protein, antioxidants, flavonoids, and calcium. Dig it!

Ingredients:
Serving Size: 2

* use all local, organic produce

- 1 cup quinoa (cooked)
- 1/2 cup tomatoes (diced)
- 1 cup arugula (chopped)
- 1 tbsp fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/2 cup red cabbage (chopped)
- 1/2 cup fat free greek yogurt
- pitch of chili powder