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Grainless Granola Breakfast Recipe

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This recipe is one of my favorites, it can replace that “quick cereal” type of breakfast and you can make it ahead of time and store in your pantry.

1/4 cup Organic Whole Flaxseeds

1/4 cup Organic Raw Almonds (or any other organic nut variety)

1/4 cup Raw Sunflower Seeds (or sesame seeds)

1/4 cup Raw Coconut Flakes, Unsweetened

Stevia and Cinnamon to taste

~Mix all ingredients (except stevia and cinnamon) in a blender or food processor (I throw everything into my Vitamix) and turn on low speed to chop up the nuts, seeds, and coconut.  Make sure to leave some texture and larger pieces for that added crunch. Then add in stevia and cinnamon (start with a small amount and slowly add it to your preference). Turn on blender for a few more quick burst and then it’s ready to serve or store.

Pour into a glass dish and store in pantry.

To serve… Take approximately a 1/2 cup of the mixture and pour in a bowl. Then add in approximately 1/2 cup of unsweetened coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk, or unsweetened hemp milk and enjoy like a cold cereal! Can also add in 1/4 cup berries for added antioxidant benefits. I especially enjoy this with organic blueberries added in.

 

Gluten free Brownies

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I absolutely LOVE this new Cellular Healing Diet recipe, and so does my 7 year old daughter. She is still amazed that you cannot even taste the black beans in it. It’s so easy to make too! If you have a vitamix, throw all the ingredients in and blend on medium until well mixed.

Black Bean Brownies:
1 can black beans, drained
1/2 cup raw organic cocoa powder
4 Tbls organic coconut oil
1/2 cup xylitol
2 tsp stevia powder
1 tsp organic vanilla extract
3 large organic free range eggs
1/2 cup vanilla whey protein powder (recommend Paleomeal)
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup water

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Blend all ingredients together. Grease brownie pan with a little coconut oil. Pour mixture into pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.

*Can add chopped organic walnuts or pecans on top or organic dark chocolate shavings for extra flavor! Enjoy!!!

 

Healthy Ice Cream Alternative: Coconut Milk Ice Cream

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I have recently had many clients ask about ice cream options… and I continue to brag about an amazing new line up of an excellent product that meets our cellular healing diet needs: The So Delicious Brand Coconut Milk Ice Cream! It’s incredible, and the one with no sugar added is an extra bonus because it can be consumed in moderation on Phase I of the Healing Diet Plan. There are a variety of flavors: Vanilla Bean, Toasted Almond Chip, Chocolate, Mint Chip, and Butter Pecan. You can learn more about the product by visiting the So Delicious Website. The product is made from Coconut Milk so it is dairy free and it has healthy fat from the Coconut Milk.

No Sugar Added Vanilla Bean

So what’s so great about Coconut anyway? Here’s just a few of the many benefits of coconut consumption:

  • Coconut consuming cultures around the world have lower incidence of heart disease than Americans
  • Lauric acid exists abundantly in coconut and plays a fundamental role in building our body’s immune system. Once in our system it transforms into an antibacterial and antiviral substance called “monolaurin” which destroys viruses and diseases and plays a vital role in nourishing and protecting us from infections
  • MCFAs (Medium Chain Fatty Acids) found in Coconut promote weight maintenance without raising cholesterol levels. They work best for preventing weight gain if you’re not overweight or maintaining your new weight after a successful eating plan
  • Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections and dissolves kidney stones
  • Supports healthy thyroid function and promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate
  • Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats which helps prevent obesity and overweight problems
  • Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance
  • Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids
  • Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose and helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes
  • Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body and reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis
  • Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth which helps protect against osteoporosis
  • Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease
  • Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers and improves digestion and bowel function 
  • Reduces inflammation and supports tissue healing and repair

As you can see, the sky’s the limit with Coconut benefits! Once you try this amazing new ice cream, you’ll thank us! We’d love to hear from you and your rave reviews on this product as well. Send us your comments at tmihealth comment page.

 

New Year’s Resolution Idea: I’ll “MEAL” Well

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Most New Year’s Resolutions start off with some type of diet and/or exercise regiment for most people… but how many really stick to it? How long before they fall off their planned course of action? Usually within the first few weeks, statistically speaking.

So what can you do about it? Here’s an idea, make 2012 the year of eating well. You can apply this concept to your entire family: We’ll “MEAL” well together!

This is a lifestyle change versus a fad diet that you will only stay on for a few weeks. You can work together with your family to make basic lifestyle changes in your regular MEALS to dramatically change your health and your life. Did you know over 80% of the diseases we see today are “Lifestyle Diseases”. This means that over 80% of the diseases are preventable with proper lifestyle choices. Who’s in charge of this prevention? YOU ARE!!!

What can you do right now? Starting TODAY?! You can make three basic MEAL planning changes with your family. Here’s where you start:

Change #1) Get rid of the bad fats, replace them with the Good Fats! What are the bad fats you might be asking? They are the man-made fats such as hydrogenated oils and trans-fats. They also include rancid oils such as soybean oil, corn oil, canola oil, and vegetable oil. Healthy options include: Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, and Grapeseed Oil.

Change #2) Change the meats that you eat. This is the number one place to spend the extra money on organic, free-range, grass-fed meat and poultry varieties. Remember, if it comes from a sick animal, what quality of product are you getting? 

Change #3) Remove all the refined sugar from your diet.  Our packaged, processed, and convenient foods are loaded with not only preservatives and bad oils/fats, but they also have huge amounts of sugars in them, with high fructose corn syrup being the worst!

To learn more about these Nutrition changes and to get assistance with incorporating these into your daily “MEAL Well” planning, sign up for a nutrition consultation with a Registered Dietitian from TMIhealth. You can submit your request at: Nutrition Consultation Request

 

My New Favorite Oil ~ Avocado Oil

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Avocado Oil is the juice of the first, cold pressing of quality ripe Avocados. It has the aroma of globe artichokes and celery with the rich, buttery flavor of avocado.

The benefits of avocado oil are delivered from its rich fatty acids and Vitamins. Nutritionally, avocado oil ranks comparably to olive oil with a copious amount of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is also loaded with proteins, lecithin, beta-carotene and vitamins A, D and E.

Monounsaturated fatty acids are usually found in plant products such as avocados and olives and their oils. The monounsaturated fatty acids can lower the bad cholesterol and increase the good cholesterol. Vitamin E is an antioxidant, anti-cancerous nutrient that protects cells in the body and is a defence against life-threatening diseases.

Avocado oil contains a balanced proportion of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These essential fatty acids, along with vitamin E have powerful antioxidant properties which can protect your blood vessels by binding and removing free radicals and cholesterol deposits and reducing your risk of blood vessel damage. The binding of these antioxidants to your blood vessel lining also makes your vessel wall stronger and more flexible so that they respond better to sudden changes of blood pressure. Vitamin A, D and E are all involved in skin cell growth and regeneration which leads to faster healing and better skin quality.

If this hasn’t captured your attention yet, then maybe the flavor will! Avocado oil has such a beautiful, rich and creamy flavor and can be added to items like dips, soups, salad dressings, marinades, or drizzled over your favorite dish. The possibilities are endless! Here’s my favorite brand due to it’s cold pressed, no heat, no solvent extraction process. This is the best of the best! Check it out at: Olivado Avocado Oil