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Always know what you’re eating!

I used to eat Chick-fil-A several times a week for lunch. It's been well over 15 years since I’ve sunk my teeth into those waffle fries...but wow, I remember how good they can be!

I don't eat them anymore because they are cooked in oil treated with the defoaming ingredient “Dimethylpolysiloxane”, which is the main ingredient in SILLY PUTTY 🤢

It was also commonly used in silicone breast implants, before these were phased out.

There have been no major studies conducted on the safety of this chemical in food since it was approved by the FDA in 1998.

Now, I wouldn’t consider eating at Chick-fil-A because of all the shady ingredients they use. But I’m not depriving myself! I firmly believe that if you love to eat something, you can figure out how to make it at home with healthy ingredients. That way you can have your cake (or waffle fries!) and eat it too!

Click the link in my bio for my Waffle Fries recipe. You’ll also find my recipe for a “Chick-fil-A” sandwich there too!

Save and share! You’ll want to keep these recipes handy for when the craving strikes.

Foraged dandelion greens from God’s garden. Don’t ever kill them! The leaves, flowers and roots can ALL be used with amazing powerhouse health benefits!!

🌱 LEAVES— tons of vitamins•great liver protector & detoxifier•supports heart health•good source of fiber•promotes eye health•natural diuretic
➡️ Use in smoothies, salads, and sautéed veggie plates‼️

🌱FLOWERS—aids in digestion•keeps skin healthy•
➡️Use in jams, wines and marinades, salves‼️

🌱ROOTS—helps kill cancer cells (I can give studies)•helps reduce cholesterol & high blood pressure•rich in antioxidants•supports liver, kidney function•fights bacteria & increases immune system function•strengthens bones
➡️Use the roots by steeping in tea or to make a tincture‼️

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I’ve always said that we’ll either INVEST in our health now or PAY for our sickness later. What’s your health worth? ☺️ It’s not 100% guaranteed... but, we can change our quality of life by what we put into it!

Many have aversions to eating greens. Here’s a simple solution to add to your daily greens with little to no hassle!! If you like apple/cinnamon, use almond or coconut milk, then add the Q-Ultra greens. You can also take it up a notch and add coffee too, especially if you like your Cup-o-Joe in the morning!!

RECIPE—
12oz fresh brewed coffee iced or chilled
2-3 Tbsp. vanilla creamer
6-8 oz coconut or almond milk
1 package of Q-Ultra Greens

Blend in shaker cup.
Chill in fridge or add ice.
Shake again before drinking.
Best part? This is super healthy, boosts energy and nutrition, detoxifies system and digestion, and alkalizes body PH for better health. Plus it's way less than going to Starbucks (less than $2 a drink)! It’s just that good!! 😋

Hurray!! My first TN aeroponic tower garden harvest: Bibb lettuce!! What a treat being able to go from TOWER to TABLE!!

If you don’t have a green thumb or would like to grow produce with minimal to no pests, indoors without damage from harsh weather, this is such a great alternative. The other plus? Growing year round which means you don’t have to stop once winter 🥶 arrives. That’s a win win!!

Wouldn’t you love to grow year round too? If so, I’d love to help you get started!

Posts coming soon about health, wellness & my journey. Let's share together!

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dairy free strawberry vanilla protein pudding

Made this dairy-free version of tapioca with chia seeds and coconut milk. It is delish! I also added unsweetened Cocao powder (could also mix in Cocao nibs for added crunch). Chia seeds are loaded with fiber, protein & tons of nutrients...the super food of seeds!

dairy free strawberry vanilla protein pudding Exciting news around here. I’ve been asked to continue my role as a brand ambassador for Bob’s Red Mill! Eeeeek! I just love, love, LOVE working with this company. This past year was so…

Photos from Angela Baginski-JP+ Wellness Educator's post

Paleo Taco Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing | Paleo Grubs

This looks incredible! Avocado is always a great way to incorporate healthy fats.

Paleo Taco Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing | Paleo Grubs Taco salad used to be my go-to dinner when I was working 9 to 5 every day. It was really easy to throw together based on whatever was in my pantry. Also, I usually cooked enough taco meat to have some as leftovers to make the next day’s lunch or dinner even easier. Here I have adapted the...

I would definitely make some variations to this: non-GMO corn or replace altogether with other veggies like spinach or kale, GF/organic ranch packet, etc.! It is a great idea for those on the run!

I was going to post this later today when it was done... But my house smells SOOO amazing I can't stand it!!! 4 chicken breast, 1 packet Fiesta Ranch mix (by the salad dressing), 1 can black beans, 1 can Rotel, 1 can corn not drained, 1 block cream cheese. On high in the slow cooker (here's a great one ---> http://amzn.to/1H45fnl )for 4 hours or 6 on low. Eat over rice or with tortillas! Oh. My. Heavens!!!

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Salt is essential for life -- you cannot live without it (spiritually and physically). Dr. Mercola says that there are enormous differences between the standard, refined table/cooking salt most of you are accustomed to using and natural health-promoting salt. Table salt has been chemically cleaned & what remains is sodium chloride which overburdens the body. Himalayan salt is the best! The benefits.... contains all 84 elements found in your body; promotes bone health, promotes healthy ph balance in cells, regulates water content throughout body, essential for regulation of blood pressure, and more!!

My edible classroom gives deprived New York kids a reason to attend school

This would be my dream—besides teaching— to empower kids to eat healthy! At least I have one tower garden to start with. My son said, "Mom, look how big the cilantro and chard leaves are!" They are bigger than the produce growing in my boxes...and way less maintenance!

My edible classroom gives deprived New York kids a reason to attend school Teacher Stephen Ritz explains how a project to grow fresh food in his school turned into a wider movement encouraging healthy eating among US students

Many people either don't have time to juice or don't have a juicer. Thankfully, when I don't have time to juice, I can get all my nutrients with my JUICE PLUS capsules & the efficacy of its bioavailability (the ability to absorb quickly into the blood stream & contribute to your health) is backed up by almost 40 clinical research journals! Are you eating a rainbow of colors?

Although there are other ways to detox, this is a good reminder!!

ONE SIMPLE CHANGE: replace bread (extra carb, gluten) with romaine lettuce. Makes a great wrap and easy to pack and hold.

Started the morning with a juice & added almond butter, chia seeds & leafy greens from my Tower Garden. Ended the day with a cauliflower crust pizza loaded with onions, broccoli, chicken sausage, peppers, spinach, and of course topped with mozzarella! Aaaah, feels so good fueling my body!

EWG

This is my favorite "go to" website for all things related to the environment and protecting health (sunscreens, cell phones, toxins in furniture, etc.). The most recent issue that EWG is sounding the alarm about is BPA – "a chemical ubiquitous in CANNED food. It has been linked to everything from cancers to reproductive problems, obesity, early puberty and heart disease".

EWG Environmental Working Group (EWG) uses the power of information to protect public health and the environment.

Did you know that 90% of thyroid patients taking medication will fail to feel normal? Do you have thyroid issues: weight gain, joint injury with minimal activity, insomnia and/or fatigue, brain fog, irritable bowel symptoms, another auto-immune disease (M.S., rheumatoid arthritis, Graves, Lupus, and more!!)??

1). If you have autoimmune driven hypothyroidism, you still have to address the autoimmune component or your immune system will continue to attack your thyroid unabated resulting in unnecessary destruction of tissue. You have to learn what in your environment may be driving the autoimmunity and what can you do to protect your blood stream from the inappropriate passage of offending proteins. It is very rare for people to have one autoimmune condition. I happen to have 3 known autoimmune conditions. The longer you wait the greater the likelihood you will develop more autoimmune conditions.
2). The symptoms of unabated autoimmune reactions can cause all of the symptoms associated with hypothyroidism, without hypothyroidism. Meaning your blood work is normal.
3). If your blood tests are made normal by medication like synthroid or thyroxine you may continue to have hypothyroid symptoms because underlying metabolic processes are not being addressed.
4). Men have thyroid conditions and symptoms too.

~~ Dr. Steven Geanopulos

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Only one more day to watch this movie. I highly recommend it!

"The food, vaccine, drug, insurance and health industry are a multi-BILLION dollar enterprise... focused more on profits than human lives. The BOUGHT documentary takes viewers deep "inside the guts" of this despicable conspiracy..."

FREE Online Movie Viewing New BOUGHT Documentary reveals insidious truth behind Vaccines, GMO's & Big Pharma.

If you haven't started making your own milk, I have to say that you are missing out! ;). Not only is the flavor amazing, but it's not as time consuming as I had thought it would be. Soak 2 cups nuts of choice (almond—my fave, cashews, h**p, etc.) overnight. Rinse & put into high-powered blender w/ 4 cups purified water. Add vanilla bean or 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract, 3-4 pitted dates; blend for about 4 minutes until it becomes milky white-ish. Strain into a cheese cloth, jelly bag, sieve, etc. to extract the milk without the pulp. Pour into mason jars or glass pitcher and enjoy!

DIY Squeezable Homemade Toothpaste Recipe

I made this toothpaste and our family has been using it for almost one week. I'll check back to give an update once we've used up the batch. So far, I have to say that our teeth feel super clean like after you leave the dentist's office. It is a great "paste" but doesn't have the lather of traditional toothpaste which we had already stopped using years ago due to the extra junk and added ingredients that no one should be ingesting!

DIY Squeezable Homemade Toothpaste Recipe This homemade toothpaste is easy to use and contains coconut oil, xylitol, calcium carbonate, trace minerals and essential oils for oral health and remineralization.

FREE Online Movie Viewing

Watch this through March 6th only about GMO's, forced vaccines and Big Parma. A must see!

FREE Online Movie Viewing New BOUGHT Documentary reveals insidious truth behind Vaccines, GMO's & Big Pharma.

Start the morning off right with a power-packed breakfast: sweet potato patties mixed with egg and cooked in coconut oil, raw sprouts, avocado, grapefruit & blood oranges, plant-based protein powder shake w/ almond butter, chia seeds, flax seeds and full-fat coconut milk. What a great way to start your day! How do you start your day?

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BREAKING NEWS: More than 167,000 signatures were delivered to Colorado Secretary of State's office today! We are on the steps on Colorado State Capitol! First Oregon, now Colorado! Show your support for Right To Know Colorado - GMO Food Democracy Now!

LOVE this! When we make eating healthy fun, kids will be more likely to partake! If you have some creative ideas, do share!

Making fruit and veggies fun for kids often helps them eat more it!

2 Grocery Store Ripoffs You Need to Know About - Food on Shine

Are we relying on processed foods or the natural "FARM-acy" that God gave us? Foods, especially fruits & vegetables, are disease-fighting, antioxidants!!

2 Grocery Store Ripoffs You Need to Know About - Food on Shine If you wanted a magic show, you’d buy a ticket to see David Copperfield, right? Well, now you can see some of the slickest sleight-of-hand tricks down at your local supermarket. Here’s how food marketeers are playing “now you see it, now you…

How a Sip of Soda Affects Your Health (Image)

How a Sip of Soda Affects Your Health (Image) The eye-opening food images keep on coming. This one comes from the Diet Blog via FitSugar. Click on the image to enlarge:image via: Term Life Insuran

Dr. Nadine Burke: Whole and Healthy

I love this idea that once a year, during your birth month, to eat no processed foods. Wouldn't that be a great way to celebrate your body! Who thinks they could do that?

Dr. Nadine Burke: Whole and Healthy Visit http://nourishlife.org. Why is whole healthier? Dr. Nadine Burke discusses the difference between processed and whole foods.

Get your five-a-day in one pill

Such a simple way to help bridge the gap of what we don't eat everyday and the research to back it up is amazing!

Get your five-a-day in one pill A ground-breaking new pill claiming to have the same nutritional value as five portions of fruit and vegetables has gone on sale today.

USDA's MyPlate - Home page

Did you know that 11% of Americans get only 5 servings of fruits/veggies a day? Did you know we should be eating 7-13 servings per day? Are you eating a rainbow of colors?

USDA's MyPlate - Home page ChooseMyPlate.gov is the home page for the USDA's MyPlate -- the federal government's nutrition education and guidance.

The new "dirty dozen" list of produce on Shine

The new "dirty dozen" list of produce on Shine By Sarah B. Weir More from Green Picks blog (Photo: Getty Images) A new report published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) might make you re-think that "apple a day" -- if it's conventionally grown using pesticides. According to…

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FRESH the movie

We need to be informed!! If you don't know what GMO foods are and/or how they drastically change the state of our health, you need to read this!! Happy Health...

FRESH the movie Did you know that 75% of processed foods in groceries are genetically modified? Yet GM labeling isn't required in the US. Tell the FDA we have the right to know what's in our food!

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https://www.juiceplus.com/uploads/File/PP%20Newsletter/SummerFall2011_PP.pdf

A great newletter about the USDA telling us to make half our plates w/ fruits & veggies. You'll also read about Bear Grylls (Man vs. Wild) & Ana Ivanovic (tennis player) and more! :)

https://www.juiceplus.com/uploads/File/PP%20Newsletter/SummerFall2011_PP.pdf

Healthy Gluten Free Recipes | Elana's Pantry

This site has wonderful Gluten-Free recipes. I made her "Black and White Cake" for a friend's birthday, then added fresh rasberries and whipped cream. I have to say people didn't know it was gluten free!

Healthy Gluten Free Recipes | Elana's Pantry Healthy recipes that are simple and Gluten-Free from Elana Amsterdam, author of The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook and Gluten-Free Cupcakes.