If you like Indian food this makes a wonderful treat for chilly days.
SQUASH STEW
INGREDIANTS
2 teaspoons coconut or olive oil
1 butternut squash about 3lbs peeled and chopped
1 medium onion chopped
2 carrots chopped
2 stalks celery chopped
1 fennel bulb, white part only, chopped
1 tsp fresh jarred ginger or 1/3 inch sliced fresh
1/2 tsp cumin seed
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp curry powder
2/3 cup light coconut milk
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tbls cilantro or parsley
DIRECTIONS
Warm a large saucepan over medium heat. Warm the oil, then add the squash, onions and carrots to the pan, and then saute for 3-4 minutes. Add the celery, fennel, and ginger to the pan, stir, and then cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softend.
Add the spices, stir and then cook for another minute
Add the coconut milk to the pan, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the stew from heat and garnish with the almonds and cilantro or parsley. Serve immediately in large bowles. Makes 4 1 1/2 cup serving..
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving size 4
Calories...296
Total Fat...16g
Cholesterol... 0g
Sodium... 89mg
Total Carbs... 31g
Dietary Fiber... 9g
Protein... 16g
Sunday, December 30, 2012
HABITS
With today being the start of a new week, and with the New Year just around the corner I am making it my main focus to start the New Year with a complete change of habits. As I have been working and striving for a healthier lifestyle I still find myself struggling with some bad habits that very much can be done away with. As I think about these bad habits I have developed over the years, I have to wonder how I am going to overcome them. They say that it takes 21 days to develope a habit, so how am I going to take the old habit and turn it into a new and positive one that will benefit me. Well first thing is to recognize the habit that I no longer want or even desire. Examine the habit and how its bad for me and is'nt doing me any justice what so ever!. Then to figure out the new habit and how I can incorprate that one instead of the bad one.
So lets begin with one of my habits that I know I really need to change. That is eating when I dont need to. Ever find yourself not really hungry but because of the food being there you decide to eat it anyway. It is like the food looks at you and it calls your name and tells you to eat it. I struggle with that all the time. (Its like its totally irresistable and you just have to have it). So in light of that I must figure out why it is that I need to eat when I dont need to. Could it be emotional eating? Am I bored? What things am I thinking about when I want to eat? As I ask myself these questions I also need to look at what I have already consumed during the day. Am I close to my calorie limit? All these questions you should ask yourself. After then answering these questions, which of course the final question is going to be, Do I really need this? (and this is when you will make the ultimate choice of whether or not you will cave). If the answer is NO, that you dont really need it, and you are already close to your calorie limit, or you are eating emotionally and your bored, then what can you do to stop it? As for myself, I am going to stop, look at the food, imagine the calories that are in that food, stare at it for a few seconds and then walk away to find a big glass of water and drink that and hopefully I will in the end be content with the choice that I just made. Now for some people that may not be so easy, and for those of you that find it not as easy I strongly suggest doing some finding in yourself what you can do different. Things dont always work the same for everyone. Everyone is different, but if you do find that this works for you then I salute you and say "LETS ROCK"! The old habit can be formed into a new, and positive one. So 21 days of this constant, repetive behavior of looking and thinking and walking away and drinking water in place of the food will result in no more eating when I am not hungry and no more eating just because it is there.I think it can be done! Just need a psychological makeover when it comes to the way we think about food. As the saying goes, "You can do anything that you set your mind to". Happy New Year Everyone! :)
So lets begin with one of my habits that I know I really need to change. That is eating when I dont need to. Ever find yourself not really hungry but because of the food being there you decide to eat it anyway. It is like the food looks at you and it calls your name and tells you to eat it. I struggle with that all the time. (Its like its totally irresistable and you just have to have it). So in light of that I must figure out why it is that I need to eat when I dont need to. Could it be emotional eating? Am I bored? What things am I thinking about when I want to eat? As I ask myself these questions I also need to look at what I have already consumed during the day. Am I close to my calorie limit? All these questions you should ask yourself. After then answering these questions, which of course the final question is going to be, Do I really need this? (and this is when you will make the ultimate choice of whether or not you will cave). If the answer is NO, that you dont really need it, and you are already close to your calorie limit, or you are eating emotionally and your bored, then what can you do to stop it? As for myself, I am going to stop, look at the food, imagine the calories that are in that food, stare at it for a few seconds and then walk away to find a big glass of water and drink that and hopefully I will in the end be content with the choice that I just made. Now for some people that may not be so easy, and for those of you that find it not as easy I strongly suggest doing some finding in yourself what you can do different. Things dont always work the same for everyone. Everyone is different, but if you do find that this works for you then I salute you and say "LETS ROCK"! The old habit can be formed into a new, and positive one. So 21 days of this constant, repetive behavior of looking and thinking and walking away and drinking water in place of the food will result in no more eating when I am not hungry and no more eating just because it is there.I think it can be done! Just need a psychological makeover when it comes to the way we think about food. As the saying goes, "You can do anything that you set your mind to". Happy New Year Everyone! :)
Saturday, December 29, 2012
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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Hoping that everyone had a very Merry Christmas and is looking forward to the New Year. With myself alot of changes will be taking place this coming New Year and I will be very excited to venture on this new journey that awaits me. So, as we approach the New Year write out your goals and begin to proceed after those goals so that you will achieve them. Its never to late to achieve anything. All you have to do is desire and then focus. Now with that being said; Its been an exhausting day so good night and once again Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays..yours truly.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
THE GOJI BERRY..
The New Super Berry which is called the Goji berry is known for its powerful antioxidant properties.
The goji berry does have some known side effects. If you are on a anti coagulant (blood thinner) such as Warfarin (Coumadin) then it is important that you talk with your Doctor before consuming goji berries. Consuming small amounts of the berry have been known to be safe but it is still wise to talk with your Doctor first.
But have you ever wondered about the health
benefits of goji berries? Some say it may be the new fountain of youth. But
what is the goji berry? and can it really be all that they say its cracked up
to be? Here is some information on the super berry that has many health
benefits.
The goji berry is a bright orange red berry that
comes from China. In Asia, the berries have been eaten for generations in the
hopes of living longer. It has been used to treat many common health problems
like diabetes and high blood pressure, and age related eye problems. Goji
berries can be eaten raw, cooked, or dried and are used in herbal teas and
juices. Like other berries such as blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, and
cherries that offer some definite health benefits, the goji berry is filled
with powerful antioxidants that may help prevent diseases and other illnesses.
It is also high in antioxidants which explain why it helps with illness and
other diseases. It does this by minimizing damage from free radicals that
injure cells. Antioxidants can take away the destructive power of free
radicals. That is why antioxidants help reduce the risk of some diseases. Goji
berries are also rich in vitamin A that may have anti aging benefits. Some
research suggests that goji berry may boost brain health and help protect
against Alzhiemers. Other studies have found benefits in mental health, with
improvement in athletic performance, happiness, quality of sleep, calmness and
feelings of good health. The goji berry does have some known side effects. If you are on a anti coagulant (blood thinner) such as Warfarin (Coumadin) then it is important that you talk with your Doctor before consuming goji berries. Consuming small amounts of the berry have been known to be safe but it is still wise to talk with your Doctor first.
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