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When we ingest insoluble fiber, i.e. greens, peels, nuts, seeds, beans, and the skins of grains our bodies will unlock the door to eliminate toxins. The removal of toxins will eradicate overall mucous & sinus conditions, balance the ph in our intestines, unclog our bowels, prevent colon cancer, and greatly improve the condition of our skin. WOW!
My biggest adversary has at times been my husband. I love him dearly but he expresses in obvious & passive ways that he does not like the fact that I suggest for our daughter to have broccoli for breakfast. Maybe he does not like it because he is the one making breakfast.
Why is he making breakfast? He has great breakfast skills and determination to do so, and I for years had not been able to get up in the morning. (don’t tell him but that is changing) He is making breakfast b’c, he used to make breakfast every morning for his two younger brothers and well that is a another story.
Sometimes when we are changing our diet our body or our family members resist, get mad or just plain don’t like it! This may be obvious in their behaviors, attitude and demeanor.
Maybe they are in the middle of tax season. Maybe they just had a bad day. In the past I could not move through the energy of my significant other resisting my efforts. Today I have become stronger and stronger. A great diet brings me the gift of being grounded and ready to accomplish anything. As I, in spite of all else, make what gives me high energy, fortitude & deep conviction knowing that this works without a doubt. I am moving through it all today.
How does your family make it hard for you to loose weight, change & take care of yourself?
How do you manage your frustrations and walk towards success, regardless of any and all resistance?
I had been suggesting for clients to use magnesium regularly. My partner in Newburgh bought some Cal Mag in the same brand (powder) that I had been using. I bought it and tried it. After taking it a few times I realized that I could not live without it. I had been experiencing a little stress on & off. After using the cal mag all the stress is gone, totally! You can’t loose:)
In a very short time I believe I have become a committed green smoothie drinker.
I must confess that I don’t generally eat fruits with anything else. I know that for me in order to have efficient digestion and what is typically suggested is to eat fruit alone. I do my best to follow the rules. For some of you new to greens adding fruits may be the best way to start.
In order to have a tasty smoothie I began to add a banana to my green smoothies. However, I noticed that I had felt tired after having them.
Therefore, my green smoothies have just become fruitless, but an exciting green & red. Hahaha. No more fruit in my smoothies for me. I add in ginger, nutmeg, tumeric & maybe a little cinnamon as well.
The fiber in the blended green drinks for me surpass any juiced drink that I have had. (not including wheat grass)
A typical morning includes a blended smoothie like this one: (all veggies are washed)
8 oz water
1 granny smith apple (without core)
7 stalks of collard greens
1/2 bunch of parsley
1 Tbsp spirulina powder
1/2 cucumber
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1″ piece of ginger root
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp tumeric
2 pkts of emergen ‘c’ vit c pkt
L-Glutamine powder
MSM
1Tbsp of pre-soaked white chia seeds in 6 oz water
Often my friends wonder why I am not ever tired. I think doing what I love & drinking my green smoothies have something to do with it. Enjoy! Let me know what you think. I would like to her what works for you.
Yesterday and today I was testing recipes for the up & coming cooking classes. the amazing recipes included, roasted & seasoned chickpeas, Bok choy in a black bean sauce, teriyaki salmon, arugula salad with citrus & caramelized fennel, amazing veggie pizzas on rice tortillas, to die for black bean cakes, melt in your mouth brussels sprouts with pears, spicy spectacular lentil soup, quick & easy greens with portobello mushrooms, & Sierra’s coconut treats. WOW they were all amazing!!
My conventional father even loved them.
Organic Veggie Pizza
Sauté garlic, shallots, zucchini, yellow squash, sliced Portobello mushrooms, and tomatoes. In a separate pan sauté arugula.
Warm two olive oiled rice tortillas in the oven at 400 degrees for 2 minutes. Take out and top with sautéed arugula, Celtic sea salt, pepper, and veggies from above. Cook on baking pan at 400 degrees for 5-8 minutes.
Heaven on my table!
AWE FILLED DAYS & GREAT FOOD
This holiday weekend I had the privilege to be present with and embrace a glorious new friend. I am thankful to the friend who was the conduit for this union to occur. I also had the fortunate experience to provide service in my work, share time with loved ones, prep & plant my new veggie garden, connect with great friends, hike twice and run for almost an hour!
Re food:
A few friends pleasure is chocolate. Mine is both chocolate on rare occasions & great food that energizes and nourishes me in every way. When my energy is really open and flowing the food I make for my family flows effortlessly and tastefully.
I would like to share two new recipes from my table to yours.
Eat Love…
Organic summer salad
2 Avocados
2 Tomatoes
2 Cucumbers
¼ cup Sunflower seeds
2 Tbsp Hemp oil
2 Tbsp Lime juice
2 Tbsp ground flax seed
If possible let marinate for 2 hours before serving
Sprinkle with coconut flakes before serving
Ahhhhhh Mmmmm 
I hope you are looking forward to my cooking classes. I cannot wait to play and have fun with you all.
I am hosting one monthly class at the Grail in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY if the classes have more than 7 people or at another location if less than 7 people.
The Grails property hosts a large house called The Phoenix, an attractively furnished Victorian manor with four to five meeting areas, a large kitchen, a breakfast room, a dining room. It offers a tranquil setting conducive for small groups of 15 – 30 people to come together to create.
Check them out @
The Grail Website in Cornwall
I look forward to creating beauty in all forms with you during our fun classes.