My Dog Drinks Green Smoothies (or My dog eats better than most people)

My Dog Drinks Green Smoothies (or My dog eats better than most people) If you haven’t met Beau you would love him.    He is our 10 year old boxer.   Many of my friends and clients have because he works with me daily. Beau was diagnosed with cancer (mast cell tumor successfully removed) about 5 years ago and since then, we’ve changed his diet drastically.  He has a clean bill of health now! We were feeding him the vet recommended food which when reading the ingredients I realized wasn’t all that healthy (cereal based not protein). So Beau started his wellness journey. He now drinks about ½-1…

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Curried Cranberry Chicken Salad

Curried Cranberry Chicken Salad Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (or more to taste) 2  cups chopped, cooked chicken 1 chopped apple or granny smith apples 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/8 cup chopped scallion Preparation: Combine mayonnaise, lime juice and curry powder in large mixing bowl.   Stir in remaining ingredients. Serve on whole grain bread or bed of wild greens.

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Veggie Protein Rice

Veggie Protein Rice Typically rice is filled solely with carbohydrates, but this recipe loads brown rice with protein. Egg whites, broccoli, celery, mushrooms, onions and spinach mix with brown rice to create a tasty, filling and healthy dish. Top with salsa for an extra flavor kick. Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped broccoli 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 cup sliced mushrooms 2 diced celery stalks 1 cup raw spinach 1/3 cup chicken or vegetable broth 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce 1/4 cup long-grain brown rice 6 free-range or organic egg whites Preparation: Steam the broccoli until just tender. Coat a medium sized pan with cooking spray, add the steamed broccoli,…

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Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice

Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice
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Cuban-Style Black Beans and Rice Try this easy-to-follow recipe and enjoy one of Cuba's most famous plates. Full of protein and flavor, Cuban-style black beans serve as a meal in themselves, or as a delicious side dish. By dry roasting the brown rice, you will enhance its flavor and increase its natural sweetness. Serve as a main course or side dish.  Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 cups brown rice 4 cups water 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Coconut oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes with their liquid 3 cups (cooked) black beans,…

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Brown Rice Pilaf

Brown Rice Pilaf
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Brown Rice Pilaf Ingredients: 1/4 cup water 8 ounces mushrooms, diced (about 2 1/2 cups) 1 onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth 1 cup long-grain brown rice (preferably basmati or jasmine) 2 to 3 cups boiling water or vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Preparation: Heat the 1/4 cup of water in a large saucepan. Add the mushrooms, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the mushrooms and onion are soft. Add the thyme and cook and stir for 2 to 3…

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Oil & Vinegar Dressing

Oil & Vinegar Dressing
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Oil & Vinegar Dressing Making your own dressing is simple: I often use: ratio of 1 part vinegar 2 parts oil (i.e. 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of flax seed oil with 1 tablespoon of vinegar) sprinkle in a little salt and fresh black pepper. You can use balsamic, red wine, or even brown rice vinegar. Another great dressing is lemon juice and a little agave nectar. Mix and match to find your favorite.

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9 Ways to Make Exercise Fun

With the colder winter months on the way and all the temptations of holiday food making FSA (Fun, Sweaty, Activity) a priority is more important than ever. Keeping active isn't just important for weight loss and body image but it is also essential for optimal mental and physical health. Ward of those winter blues, keep fit and avoid packing on the extra pounds with these nine simple tips. 9 Ways to Make Exercise Fun 1. Add a Friend. - Find someone to be your exercise buddy that is fun to hang out with. That way, you'll exercise just to be with them. 2.  Group Finess - Group classes are a great…

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Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables

Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables
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Brown Rice Salad with Crunchy Vegetables This is a great dish to take to a picnic or other group get together and I received rave reviews from it! Ingredients: 3-4 cups of cooked organic brown rice ¼ c. scallions or red onions 1 small organic red or yellow pepper chopped ½ c chopped organic celery ½ - ¾ c chopped organic carrots ¼ - 1/2 c chopped parsley ¼-1/2 c chopped nuts (pecans, almonds, or walnuts) Vinaigrette Dressing: ½ c Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4-5 T Red Wine Vinegar Ground Black Pepper Preparation: Cook rice with appropriate water or vegetable broth.  I use a mix of ½ broth…

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies The holidays are just around the corner and that makes eating healthy even more difficult. You don't have to skip yummy holiday treats though! When your sweet tooth demands a festive treat, or when you need to take a dish to a holiday get together, consider making my my favorite dessert recipe; Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. Not only are these a healthier dessert for holidays but they are also a delicious too! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Note: All ingredients used are organic if available. 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup cane sugar or agave 2 eggs 1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree ½ cup…

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