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Slow-Carb Sandwich

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It was a sandwich for lunch kind of day. And this is a good way to eat your sandwich.

BoarsHead lunch meat.

Hummus.

Spinach.

Purple onion.

Cucumber.

You can add anything you want to it. This is very good and I like it better now than a bread sandwich. The only thing… kinda messy. Keep your napkin close!

Super Healthy Tropical Smoothie

AN ARMENIAN EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

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My daughter has been busy this week studying the country of Armenia! Friday she will make a presentation to her class. As part of her presentation, she will take samples of a common meal they eat:

TRADITIONAL ARMENIAN

EGGPLANT CASSEROLE

I decided to post the recipe because it consists of healthy vegetables that we bought at our local FARMERS MARKET! Also, I thought it was really good!

WHAT WE USED

2 small eggplants
1 medium onion
1 green bell pepper
2 minced garlic cloves
4 medium tomatoes
olive oil
salt & pepper
tarragon

preheat oven to 325º

DICE: eggplant, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic

myADVICE

Always keep a “trash” bowl close when cooking!

Sauté all that’s been diced in olive oil until soft.

Add salt and pepper.

Dice the 4 tomatoes.

ADD tomatoes to the pan and cook a few more minutes.

Prepare the fresh tarragon and add it to the vegetables.

BAKE it on 325º for 40 minutes.

In Armenia, they use sour cream a lot in their cooking. I tried a little bit with this and thought it was good.

You can also eat it hot or cold.

I personally prefer it hot.

This is how I am sending it to school as samples.

Taylor’s poster on Armenia.

HUMMUS and BELL PEPPERS

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Cut up some peppers and grab some hummus.

PERFECT.SUMMER.SNACK

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By choosing COLORFUL, SWEET BELL PEPPERS

instead of chips, you will…

Lower your risk of cancer!
Improve your immune system!
Fight against vision loss!
Protect against cardiovascular disease!
Help keep fluids & minerals in balance!
Enhance muscle function!
Help regulate your digestion!

I LOVE chips, but when I look at it this way, I have NO problem putting down the bag and grabbing the veggies!

HUMMUS
No cholesterol or saturated fats!
Rich in protein!
A great source of calcuim!

Anti-Aging: 11 Dark Chocolate

Dark Chocolate = Health Food =

TRUE!!!!!!!!

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It is an ANTI-AGING food!

It has Cocoa that contains a plant compound called flavonols.

Flavonols have an impressive array of benefits including:

lowering blood pressure
lowering cholesterol

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According to FitDay, Dark Chocolate

Is Good for your Heart (helps prevent blood clots)
Is Good for your Brain (increases blood flow & reduces stroke)
Helps control Blood Sugar (has a low glycemic index-won’t spike blood sugar levels, good for circulation & it helps keep blood vessels healthy)
Is FULL of Antioxidants! Helps free your body of FREE RADICALS
Contains Theobromine – shown to harden tooth enamel
Is high in VITAMINS & MINERALS!

Potassium
Copper
Magnesium
Iron

The copper and potassium in dark chocolate help prevent against stroke and cardiovascular ailments. The iron in chocolate protects against iron deficiency anemia, and the magnesium in chocolate helps prevent type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

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Check out some of the Best Dark Chocolate in the world

DON’T GO CRAZY!

I’m not telling you -and me – to go crazy on Dark Chocolate!

It’s high in FAT!

Remember, Milk Chocolate IS NOT THE SAME!

If you don’t like the DARK, transition yourself by first choosing a chocolate that is at least 60% cocoa. Once you are use to the flavor, increase to 70%, 80%, and then even 90% pure cocoa.

One of our favorite way to add Dark Chocolate:

We grate it over our oatmeal!

My kids love this.

What’s your favorite kind of

DARK

CHOCOLATE?

Anti-Aging: 6 Cruciferous Vegetables

CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES

Cruciferous vegetables are from the mustard family ::

MUSTARD GREENS, CABBAGES, BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER,

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, KALE

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They prevent and slow down aging in the body!

They are filled with vitamins, fiber, and disease-fighting phytochemicals.

By adding these foods to your daily diet, you may be lowering your risk for cancer!

Some have shown to STOP the growth of cancer cells

for tumors in the:

breast

uterine lining (endometrium)

lung

colon

liver

cervix

according to the American Institute for Cancer Research

These vegetables fight against the overload of

free-radicals that cause cancer by reducing oxidative stress.

Cruciferous veggies also protect against cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that diets rich in these foods lower amounts of inflammation in the body!

Which cruciferous vegetables have the most vitamin A, vitamin C, and folic acid?

The answers are:

Kale (vitamin A)
Broccoli (vitamin C)
Brussels sprouts and broccoli (tied for folic acid)

Brussels sprouts have the most vitamin E (about 9% of the Daily Value) and vitamin B-1 (15% Daily Value). And it’s broccoli and Brussels sprouts again that have the most healthy plant omega-3s: A cup of broccoli contributes about 200 milligrams, and a cup of Brussels sprouts about 260 milligrams.

Here’s a comparison table of cruciferous vegetables, including the nutrients for which they contribute at least 10% of the Daily Value. Keep in mind that about half of the fiber in cruciferous vegetables is super-healthy soluble fiber.

Per 1 cup:	Broccoli	Cauliflower	Cabbage	B. Sprouts	Bok Choy	Kale
	(steamed)	(frozen, cooked)	(raw)	(cooked)	(cooked)	(cooked)
Calories	44	34	22	60	20	36
Fiber	5g	5	2	4	3	3
Vitamin A	33% DV	1%	2%	16%	62%	137%
Vitamin B-2	16%	9%	3%	11%	10%	8%
Vitamin B-6	17%	12%	7%	21%	22%	14%
Vitamin C	165%	75%	38%	129%	59%	71%
Folic Acid	23%	18%	10%	23%	17%	4%
Magnesium	12%	5%	4%	10%	6%	7%
Potassium	14%	7%	6%	14%	18%	8%
Omega-3s	200 mg	140 mg	60 mg	260 mg	100 mg	100 mg

Tips for Enjoying Cruciferous Vegetables

To maximize taste and nutrition, here are some tips for buying and cooking cruciferous vegetables:

Don’t overcook cruciferous vegetables. They can produce a strong sulfur odor and become unappealing.
You can buy several types of cruciferous vegetables ready-to-go in the frozen or fresh packaged sections of your supermarket, including broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.
No raw veggie platter is complete without dark green broccoli or snowy white cauliflower florets.
Add raw broccoli or cauliflower florets to your green salad to give the nutrients a big boost.
Add chopped cruciferous veggies to soups, stews, and casseroles.
When buying fresh broccoli, look for firm florets with a purple, dark green, or bluish hue on the top. They’re likely to contain more beta-carotene and vitamin C than florets with lighter green tops. If it has yellow in it or is limp and bendable, the broccoli is old — don’t buy it.

according to WebMD

Cauliflower Tomato Soup

One of my family’s favorites from Allrecipes.com

Ingredients

1/4 cup sliced leek (white portion only)

1/4 cup chopped celery

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted

1 1/4 cups water

1 cup fresh cauliflowerets

1/2 cup frozen peas

1/4 teaspoon dill weed

1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a saucepan, saute leek and celery in butter until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Brown Rice and Steamed Broccoli & Cauliflower

I use this as a side dish or a stand alone meal.

cook the brown rice according to the instructions
steam either frozen or fresh broccoli & cauliflower
combine them
drizzle Braggs Liquid Amino’s and Flax Seed Oil on top and mix
if you are really feeling healthy, sprinkle kelp flakes over the rice and veggies!

OK, now it’s your turn. I want to hear from you.

PLEASE share your Cruciferous Vegetables recipes!

Dark Chocolate = Health Food =

TRUE!!!!!!!!

It is an ANTI-AGING food!

It has Cocoa that contains a plant compound called flavonols.

Flavonols have an impressive array of benefits including:

lowering blood pressure

lowering cholesterol

According to FitDay, Dark Chocolate

Is Good for your Heart (helps prevent blood clots)

Is Good for your Brain (increases blood flow & reduces stroke)

Helps control Blood Sugar (has a low glycemic index-won’t spike blood sugar levels, good for circulation & it helps keep blood vessels healthy)

Is FULL of Antioxidants! Helps free your body of FREE RADICALS

Contains Theobromine – shown to harden tooth enamel

Is high in VITAMINS & MINERALS!

Potassium

Copper

Magnesium

Iron

The copper and potassium in dark chocolate help prevent against stroke and cardiovascular ailments. The iron in chocolate protects against iron deficiency anemia, and the magnesium in chocolate helps prevent type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.

Check out some of the Best Dark Chocolate in the world

DON’T GO CRAZY!

I’m not telling you -and me – to go crazy on Dark Chocolate!

It’s high in FAT!

Remember, Milk Chocolate IS NOT THE SAME!

If you don’t like the DARK, transition yourself by first choosing a chocolate that is at least 60% cocoa. Once you are use to the flavor, increase to 70%, 80%, and then even 90% pure cocoa.

One of our favorite way to add Dark Chocolate:

We grate it over our oatmeal!

My kids love this.

What’s your favorite kind of

DARK

CHOCOLATE?

CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES

Cruciferous vegetables are from the mustard family ::

MUSTARD GREENS, CABBAGES, BROCCOLI, CAULIFLOWER,

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, KALE

They prevent and slow down aging in the body!

They are filled with vitamins, fiber, and disease-fighting phytochemicals.

By adding these foods to your daily diet, you may be lowering your risk for cancer!

Some have shown to STOP the growth of cancer cells

for tumors in the:

breast uterine lining (endometrium) lung colon liver cervix according to the American Institute for Cancer Research

These vegetables fight against the overload of

free-radicals that cause cancer by reducing oxidative stress.

Cruciferous veggies also protect against cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that diets rich in these foods lower amounts of inflammation in the body!

Which cruciferous vegetables have the most vitamin A, vitamin C, and folic acid?

The answers are:

Kale (vitamin A)

Broccoli (vitamin C)

Brussels sprouts and broccoli (tied for folic acid)

Brussels sprouts have the most vitamin E (about 9% of the Daily Value) and vitamin B-1 (15% Daily Value). And it’s broccoli and Brussels sprouts again that have the most healthy plant omega-3s: A cup of broccoli contributes about 200 milligrams, and a cup of Brussels sprouts about 260 milligrams.

Here’s a comparison table of cruciferous vegetables, including the nutrients for which they contribute at least 10% of the Daily Value. Keep in mind that about half of the fiber in cruciferous vegetables is super-healthy soluble fiber.

Tips for Enjoying Cruciferous Vegetables

To maximize taste and nutrition, here are some tips for buying and cooking cruciferous vegetables:

Don’t overcook cruciferous vegetables. They can produce a strong sulfur odor and become unappealing.

You can buy several types of cruciferous vegetables ready-to-go in the frozen or fresh packaged sections of your supermarket, including broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.

No raw veggie platter is complete without dark green broccoli or snowy white cauliflower florets.

Add raw broccoli or cauliflower florets to your green salad to give the nutrients a big boost.

Add chopped cruciferous veggies to soups, stews, and casseroles.

When buying fresh broccoli, look for firm florets with a purple, dark green, or bluish hue on the top. They’re likely to contain more beta-carotene and vitamin C than florets with lighter green tops. If it has yellow in it or is limp and bendable, the broccoli is old — don’t buy it.

according to WebMD

Cauliflower Tomato Soup

One of my family’s favorites from Allrecipes.com

Brown Rice and Steamed Broccoli & Cauliflower

I use this as a side dish or a stand alone meal.

cook the brown rice according to the instructions

steam either frozen or fresh broccoli & cauliflower

combine them

drizzle Braggs Liquid Amino’s and Flax Seed Oil on top and mix

if you are really feeling healthy, sprinkle kelp flakes over the rice and veggies!

OK, now it’s your turn. I want to hear from you.

PLEASE share your Cruciferous Vegetables recipes!

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breast

uterine lining (endometrium)

lung

colon

liver

cervix

according to the American Institute for Cancer Research