Sunday, January 4, 2015
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Where to Spend and Save on ORGANIC
Where
to Spend & Save on Organic
by Health Coach Kim Diaz
Have you ever heard of the Dirty Dozen? It’s the 12
kinds of produce that you absolutely MUST buy organic because they are most
heavily sprayed with pesticides.
Pesticides contribute to toxicity in the body, which
means that we are more likely to suffer from allergies, a weakened immune
system, and digestive problems, among other things.
Many fruits and vegetables that have thin skins or
have skins that you eat are toxic when bought conventional. As a general rule
of thumb, you want to make sure that anything you buy that has a thin skin is
organic, as this will limit the amount of environmental toxins entering your
body that wreak havoc on your health.
While it is always best to buy organic whenever
possible, this doesn’t work for every budget. The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen
were created for this exact reason: to
help you know the top 12 foods that you MUST buy organic and the top 15 that
can be bought conventional.
DIRTY DOZEN:
- Peaches
- Apples
- Sweet Bell Peppers
- Celery
- Nectarines
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Pears
- Grapes (Imported)
- Spinach
- Lettuce
- Potatoes
CLEAN FIFTEEN:
- Avocados
- Sweet corn
- Pineapples
- Cabbage
- Sweet peas (frozen)
- Onions
- Asparagus
- Mangoes
- Papayas
- Kiwi
- Eggplant
- Grapefruit
- Cantaloupe (domestic)
- Cauliflower
- Sweet potatoes
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Thursday, December 4, 2014
COCONUT BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
by Health Coach Kim Diaz
(Makes 2-3 servings)
1
tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1
onion, minced
1
clove garlic, minced
1
teaspoon ginger, minced
2
cups water
½
cup canned coconut milk
1
teaspoon salt
¼
teaspoon red pepper flakes
1
bay leaf
2
cups fresh or frozen cubed butternut squash
ASSEMBLE THE SOUP. Place a
large pot over medium-high heat. Add oil followed by onion. Sauté for 3
minutes. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute. Add 2 cups water,
coconut milk, salt, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and squash. Bring the pot to a
boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes or until squash is tender.
Stir occasionally.
BLEND THE SOUP. Remove the bay leaf and place squash
mixture in a blender. Note- Remove center piece of blender lid to allow steam
to escape. Secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in
blender lid to avoid splatters. Blend until smooth and serve.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Quinoa Black Bean Chili
QUINOA BLACK BEAN CHILI
Recipe by Kim Diaz, Certified
Health Coach
Prep & Cook time: 30 minutes or less!
Serves 6-8 (Leftovers are great!)
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 Tablespoon* Chili
Powder
2 ½ cups water 1
teaspoon Sea Salt
1 large sweet potato 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon* black
pepper
1 onion ½
teaspoon oregano
1 green pepper ¼
teaspoon* cayenne
1 28oz can diced tomatoes **Use ½ amount for a less
spicy chili
1 15oz can black beans (or 1 ½ cups cooked
beans)
1 avocado
DIRECTIONS:
1.
Bring 2 cups of water and 1 cup of
uncooked quinoa to a boil.
2.
Cut sweet potato into inch
cubes. Add to the pot with the
quinoa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
3.
Chop onion and green pepper (Use a
food processor to save time)
4.
Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a
large skillet. Add in peppers and onions
and sauté until tender.
5.
Add 1 can of diced tomatoes and
continue to simmer.
6.
Add in spices and ½ cup of water
7.
When quinoa and sweet potatoes are
soft, add into the tomato mixture.
8.
Add in 1 can of black beans
9.
Serve topped with sliced avocado.
Optional Garnishes:
Cilantro
Shredded Cheese
Sour cream or plain yogurt
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Sunday, November 30, 2014
Creamy Garlic Rosemary Cauliflower Soup
Creamy Garlic Rosemary Cauliflower Soup
This soup is Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Vegan, Paleo. It's cleansing and warming and easy to make! Enjoy!
Makes 4 servings
6 cups water
1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
1 onion, chopped
4 large cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh or dried rosemary (minced)
1 tablespoon sea salt
black pepper to taste
1/2 bunch parsley
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Add water and cauliflower florets to a large soup pot. Add onion, garlic, rosemary,sea salt, and black pepper. Simmer on medium/high heat for about 15 minutes. The cauliflower should be spft. Carefully blend the hot mixture in batches using a blender or immersion blender. Top with fresh parsley and olive oil before serving.
Enjoy!
Eat for Vibrant Health!
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
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