Don't use any fat for this dish if you want to go whole food, plant based with no oil. Ingredients: Pam or other spray 1 small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cubed 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into thick rounds 1 large parsnip, peeled and cubed 2 leeks, thinly sliced 1 onion, peeled and quartered 2 bay leaves 4 thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoons … [Read more...] about Roasted Root Vegetable Soup
Fruit Medley
2 plums, stoned and cut in half 2 ripe pears, cored and roughly chopped 10 strawberries, stems and top removed 1 banana Tip: It is really up to you whether or not you peel the fruit. If you're using organic fruits then it's a good idea to leave the peel on as it contains lots of vitamins and nutrients. If you're using non-organic fruits, then it … [Read more...] about Fruit Medley
Garlic Lentil Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup of red lentils, rinsed and drained 2 onions, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 carrot, peeled and finely sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 bay leaves ? teaspoon dried oregano 7 cups vegetable stock Salt and black pepper Instructions: Place all ingredients except the salt and pepper into a large soup pan. Bring to a boil … [Read more...] about Garlic Lentil Soup
Using an Exercise Ball
By now, you've probably seen an exercise ball. They're those things that look like giant playground balls that you see people rolling and stretching on at the gym. If you're like me, you're probably hesitant about using one of these balls. You may be worried about looking silly or can't actually figure out how they work. Well, next time you're at … [Read more...] about Using an Exercise Ball
Winter Vegetable Soup
Note: This is a chunky vegetable soup and you can omit or add vegetables to suit your taste. You can replace the potatoes for sweet potatoes for a sweeter tasting soup. Leeks and winter cabbage also work well. Ingredients: 1 medium cabbage cut into quarters 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 carrots, peeled and finely sliced 2 celery stalks, finely … [Read more...] about Winter Vegetable Soup
Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil
Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil High-dose pharmaceutical-grade fish oil is as close to a medical miracle as we will see in the 21st century. Dr. Barry Sears Dr. Barry Sears revolutionized nutritional thinking around the world with his 1995 landmark #1 New York Times best seller The Zone. With The Zone, and his subsequent bestselling Zone books, … [Read more...] about Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil
Fresh Tomato Soup
Ingredients: 3 lbs of sun ripened tomatoes 1 2/3 cups of chicken or vegetable stock 3 tablespoons of tomato puree or tomato sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar [omit sugar completely or use an artificial substitute if desired] Fresh chopped basil leaves (about a handful) Salt and black pepper to taste Wash the tomatoes and … [Read more...] about Fresh Tomato Soup
Pilates and Yoga Improve Abs and Lower Body
If you're like me, you're probably not a really big fan of sit ups and crunches. They're awkward, show mediocre results, and if your don't do them properly, they can cause severe strain to your neck and back. But if you want strong, toned abs, you have to do crunches, right? That used to be true, but now you have several options that don't involve … [Read more...] about Pilates and Yoga Improve Abs and Lower Body