Nettles--> A natural healthy way to heal yourself

If you are on facebook and are interested in some great info for raw food and natural ways to heal yourself look up Raw foods on a Budget and Heal thyself.   Both are pages that have some GREAT info,  I have found them very healthy in my new lifestyle journey.  

Anyways to the website to naturally heal yourself and get yourself acquainted with before purchasing.  Nettles--> a natural healing method used all over the world. 

To make an infusion of nettle:

• place one ounce of dried herb in a quart jar
• fill to the top with hot (not boiling) water
• cap tightly and let steep for 4-8 hours
• strain and drink

Strawberry, Mango, and Mint Deliciousness

 I combined some of the ingredients from a few different smoothies and invented this very tasty treat. :-)

*Strawberries, fresh, 1/2 lbs sliced
*Dannon Greek Vanilla Fat Free Yogurt-24 oz
*Avocado 1/2 medium sliced
*Agave Nector Light 1/2 cup
*4 Tbs. fresh mint,
*Mango, 1 cup, chopped in cubes
* Ice, about 2 handfuls
* Water as needed to make smoothie not so thick

      Directions

Mix all in blender, except water and ice.
Add water as needed to thin out and ice last after everything is blended.
Blend again with the ice and enjoy.

Serving Size: Makes approximately 5- 6  -->  8 oz servings

 

Smoothie time part 2......I LOVE smoothies

So I found some nice smoothie articles thanks to a friend's pin on Pinterest. :-)   

Fist article is for 5 Yummy & Healthy Detox Smoothies to loose belly weight {just click the name is you want to go to the website.  I always like to give credit when due and since I did not invent this smoothie I just added the link for you all :-D}

Below is a picture of the Silky Mango Smoothie......As I try the others I will add photos :-D 

 

Silky Mango

• 1/4 cup mango cubes
• 1/4 cup avocado
• 1/2 cup of orange juice
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

Brain health blueberry dream

• 1 cup of unsweetened frozen blueberries, thawed
• 1 small banana
• 1 tbsp of cold-pressed flaxseed oil

Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

Strong bones green almonds smoothie

• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 2 tbsp natural almond butter
• 1 small banana
• 1 small handful of kale leaves

Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

Healthy heart choco-raspberry smoothie

• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/4 organic, fair-trade dark chocolate chips or chunks
• 1 cup of fresh organic raspberries

Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

Healthy dessert in a glass

• 1/2 cup of almond milk
• 1 small banana
• 2 tbsp of natural hazelnut butter
• 1 tsp of organic, fair –trade cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp of maple syrup

Combine all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.

Smoothie time part 1.....Can you tell I LOVE smoothies

So I found some nice smoothie articles thanks to a friend's pin on Pinterest. :-)   

Fist article is for Strawberry-Lassi {just click the name is you want to go to the website.  I always like to give credit when due and since I did not invent this smoothie I just added the link for you all :-D}

• 1 pound fresh strawberries, trimmed and halved 
• ½ cup honey I used Agave nectar instead because I didn't have honey 
• pinch of salt 
•  2 cups plain Greek yogurt  I personally used Vanilla Greek Yogurt and it tasted AMAZING  
• 1 cup crushed ice  

 

 

1. The website I got this from suggests combining the strawberries, honey, and salt together first.
2. Add in the Greek yogurt
3. Finally add in ice and enjoy

 

*Note*  

One alteration I may make, depending on my mood is adding in some greens just to make this have some veggie nutrition in it as well. :-)  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helpful tips, books, and other faves of mine

I just wanted to let you all know that I added some helpful tips/book links to the top of my page for whoever would like it. :-) 

Just click on the links and it will provide you with some awesome info about becoming raw foodie or just helping you out along the path.  I especially like the 100 snacks link. 

Anywho just thought I would share :-)

Saw these awesome posts!

Saw these awesome posts on my facebook and decided I had to share......oh and FYI in the process of making the banana pops Ideal so when they are complete later this evening I will post pics :-) Can't wait!  YUMMY 

http://kaleuniversity.org/6864-5-great-tasting-juice-recipes?3
  On this page there is a recipe for green lemonade, green life juice, Mexicana green juice, sweet green juice, and mint julep.....(all of the pictures for this are from the website above.)
I put the pictures in order of my list above. :-)

 I haven't tried any of these yet but they all sound delicious so check back regularly and as I try them I will leave my review of how they taste :-D

http://www.fettlevegan.com/4/post/2012/07/frozen-banana-pops.html

here is one picture from the banana pop website, I will put mine up later but don't they just look DELIC! :-)

Here are my banana pops below.....didn't stand up quite as good and since I only had a few toppings they look a little plain compared to the article pics but they still taste great :-)

Thought I would share:
Saw this cool raw snack food book     :-)   Click the link if you would like to try it

It has been a minute....

Sorry all, I know it has been a good minute since I have posted anything.  I have been in a financial tight spot and honestly probably will be that way for the next few months...

so I am going from eating raw 50ish % of the time to eating whatever I have available and since I don't live alone I buy just the basics that I know we will both eat which means very little raw foods

Any-who if you don't see me post for awhile don't worry I will be back just continue checking in.  If I see any recipes that sound good or ones that I managed to squeeze into the budget I will post some pics and a review about it. 

Fuel for Fitness

 Radicchio Salad with Lemon-Herb Grilled Shrimp
http://www.sharecare.com//static/radicchio-salad-shrimp-recipe#cmpid=scnl000

The healthy but not raw shrimp salad recipe.   This sounds delicious and I think I will be making it later in the week.  I will leave comments then for my review of it :-D  {same with the recipe below}

Spicy Asian Slaw
http://www.sharecare.com//static/spicy-asian-slaw-recipe#cmpid=scnl000

My alternative Mojito Smoothie

My alternative Mojito Smoothie

I got this ideal from the original raw Mojito Smoothie that I posted on my blog, but since I didn't have all the ingredients for that I used what I had in the fridge. 

    *Romaine Lettuce, 2 cup, chopped
    *Banana, fresh, 1medium sliced
    *Lactaid Fat Free Milk, 2 cup or if you are doing it as
     a fully raw smoothie use your choice of nut milk
    *Strawberries, fresh, 2 cup, halves
    *Fresh Mint, approximately 18 grams (I used one full
     box of the organic mint herbs you can buy at the
     grocery store in the veggie section)
    *Lime Juice, .25 cup
    *agave Nectar Light 3 tbsp
    *Cucumber (with peel), 1 cucumber sliced and halved

Put all in blender and mix till smooth......
Go slow on the mint and lime juice, I like to have a sweet and sour taste so mine was great but it may be strong for the weak LOL.

Serving Size: 1 cup is 1 serving; makes 5.5 cups

I found these great resources to talk about the benefits of the lime and the mint: 
http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/health-benefits-of-lime.html
http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-mint.html

Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms and Raw Ravioli

*These are not my recipes, but I can't remember for the life of me where I found them on the web.....I have them saved to my computer in a word document*  

Pesto Stuffed Mushrooms

Served warm out of the dehydrator, these are heavenly! These taste like a soft, breaded, cooked, stuffed mushroom.

• 14 + button mushrooms, washed and stemmed

Stuffing:

• 1 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 cups basil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1. Place mushroom caps top side down on a plate.
2. Blend all stuffing ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
3. Scoop a small amount of stuffing into each mushroom cap.
4. Dehydrate at 105 degrees for 5-6 hours or until soft.

 

Raw Ravioli with Sun Dried Tomato Sage Sauce

Raw Ravioli

Yield: 32 raviolis
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Soak Time: 2 hours minimum
Dehydrator Time: 30 minutes (optional)

Ravioli Ingredients

• 2 large turnips, peeled
• 2 TB. olive oil
• 1 cup pine nuts, soaked at least 2+ hours
• 2 cups macadamia nuts, soaked at least 2+ hours
• 1 TB. fresh rosemary, minced
• 4 tsp. fresh parsley, minced
• 4 tsp. fresh thyme, minced
• 2 TB. nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 TB. apple cider vinegar
• [1/2] cup rejuvelac (or filtered water), (as needed)

Ravioli Preparations

1. Using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline, cut turnips into 32 very thin slices. Coat in olive oil and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour. If desired, dehydrate at 110°F for 30- to 45 minutes to soften "noodles.".

2. Rinse pine nuts and macadamia nuts, and drain well for at least 10 minutes. Place in a food processor fitted with the S-shaped blade, and process on high speed for 10 seconds.

3. Add rosemary, parsley, thyme, nutritional yeast, salt, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Blend on high speed for about 20 seconds while adding rejuvelac (or water) through the top until a smooth, cheesy consistency is reached.

4. Scoop 1 tablespoon cheese onto each turnip slice, and fold in half. Serve 8 raviolis per plate, and coat with Sun Dried Tomato Sage Sauce, recipe below.

Sun dried Tomato Sage Sauce

Yield: 2 cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Soak Time: 30+ minutes minimum

Sun dried Tomato Ingredients

• [1/4] cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 cup filtered water
• 2 cups roma tomatoes, chopped
• [½] cup sun-dried tomato soak water
• 2 TB. beets, shredded
• 2 TB. olive oil
• 1 TB. fresh basil, minced
• 1 TB. fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tsp. nama shoyu (or to taste)
• 1 tsp. nutritional yeast
• 1/2 tsp. fresh oregano
• 1/2 tsp. fresh thyme
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp. rubbed sage
• Agave nectar to taste

Sun dried Tomato Preparation

1. Soak sun-dried tomatoes in at least 1 cup of filtered water for at least 30 minutes minimum. Strain, reserving liquid.

2. Place sun-dried tomatoes, roma tomatoes, soak water, beets, olive oil, basil, parsley, nama shoyu, nutritional yeast, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and sage in a blender; blend on high for 40 seconds or until desired consistency.

Note: Sun-dried tomatoes come in varying qualities. Be sure to get the organic dried variety that's sweet to the taste. Steer clear of the ones in the jar with oils (and, in most cases, preservatives). Depending upon the flavor of the tomatoes, you may wish to add some agave nectar to sweeten this recipe.

Variations
Alternatives for the turnips in these raviolis are many. Try watermelon radishes, beets, or zucchini. For smaller produce, cut twice as many slices, use one slice for the bottom, put cheese in the middle, and layer another slice on top, press down gently.

Review

I made the above earlier last week I think and the mushrooms were actually pretty good, the raw ravioli went in the trash I REALLY tried to like it but I could not stand it the first few bites were all right but the after taste was horrible.  I had never tried beets or turnips before the ravioli recipe and long story short I think I will stick to raw salads cause I just won't eat if I have another one of the above disaster again.  

My Raw Rainbow Salad

My Raw Rainbow Salad
I got this idea from a raw pad thai salad recipe I found.  I just adjusted it to what I had in my fridge and the colors are so bright it reminded me of a rainbow :-)

*Zucchinis 4-5 small, sliced thinly with peeler

*Mung beans, 2 handfuls chopped or not (your preference)

*Red Bell Pepper, 1/2 large pepper sliced thinly

*4 Green Onions, chopped

*Carrots 2 large shredded

*Olive Oil, 2 tbsp

*Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp

*Sesame Seeds, 3 tbsp

*Pine Nuts 1/2 cup
*Sunflower Seed 1/2 cup

*Lime or Lemon Juice, 1/4 cup

Mix all in large container.
Makes about 4-5 servings

Raw Taco Meat with nachos and cheese

Raw Taco Meat

·       1/2 cup sunflower seeds & 1/2 cup of pine nuts

·       10 sundried tomatoes, soaked for at least one hour, preferably a few hours.

·       1-2 tablespoons olive oil

·       Chili powder (start with 1/4 tablespoon, then add more to taste)

·       Cayenne powder (start with 1/8 teaspoon or less!)  (I used regular pepper, I didn't have Cayenne)

·       1/2-1 tsp sea salt

Directions

1. Soak your sundried tomatoes for at least one hour. Drain and pat dry before using.

2. Simply add all ingredients to the food processor and blend until it become the consistency of the photo above.

I serve this with homemade guacamole and  cheese and nacho chips. 

Here is the link to the original recipe: http://www.therawtarian.com/raw-taco-meat-recipe  I tweaked it a bit to what I had on hand.

The Mojito Smoothie

This sounds Delicious so I thought I would share.....I don't have all the ingredients so I have not tried it yet, but on the next shopping trip I will be getting what I need :-) 

http://www.rawfoodrecipes.com/recipes/the-mojito-smoothie.html

Day 7

Day 7 (6-24-12)

Breakfast

I know it is bad, but I didn’t really eat breakfast today……I just wasn’t hungry.

Lunch

Left over Mamwich with a potato roll, green beans, and some Mojito crystal light.

Dinner

Empty Fridge Smoothie
*Kale, 1 cup, chopped
*Cilantro (leaves, fresh), 1 cup
*Beets, fresh, 1 beet peeled and cut into 4 pieces
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*Banana, fresh, 2 medium
*Cherry Juice Concentrate, 4 tsp
*Apples, fresh, 1 small cut in small pieces
*Figs, fresh, 3 small
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving

Mix all in blender till smooth Add water as needed about 3-4 cups and ice if you want it cold.
Makes  3 servings

Weight/Measurements

Final Goal Weight: 160 lbs

Current Weight: 238.6 lbs

(Measured in inches)

Natural Waist: 43

Belly Button Waist: 49

Thighs: 25.5

Hips: 45

Upper arm: 13

(On a 1-5 scale; 5 being highest, 1 being lowest)

Sleep Quality average for the week: 3

Stress level average for the week: 5

Energy level average for the week: 4

Self-Esteem level average for the week: 5

Thoughts

Looking back at it, I wish I would have measured myself and weighed myself on day 1 of this.  I normally weight and measure myself once weekly.  I can see the results in myself in inches lost, weight lost, energy levels, and in my self- confidence.  I just wish I could see my progress in numbers, I know it is just because I last measured myself about a month ago and I had gained weigh/inches since then before I started my raw diet.

I tried to make Raw Ravioli with Sun Dried Tomato Sage Sauce....YUCK! Maybe I tried a little too much raw too soon, I don’t know but that recipe was not worth all the effort.  I sliced my finger trying to cut the turnips for it, blood gushing every.  I don’t understand why the smallest looking cuts bring on the most blood.  Even with the injury I told myself I am not going to quit, the recipe took me about 4 hours to make and I was disappointed with it L LOL.  I have had worse though.  I made pesto stuffed mushrooms to go with it now, those I liked J

I really need to get the proper equipment to go raw, but I will manage till I get some money in a few months.  I think I am just going to stick to smoothies and salads till then.  I don’t have a food processor, a vitamix blender, or a dehydrator……not that you NEED those to do raw I just think they would help a lot.  So, if you are thinking about going raw take it from me, you don’t need the items above but it will help you make meals quicker.  I just have a regular blender and a bullet size mixer, but I get along for now.

Day 1-6

OK I will not have LONG posts like this regularly.....normally I will post daily or every other day but since this is my first week blogging and doing Raw I wanted to make sure that I blogged about every day of my experience, here is day 1-6 later this evening I will post about today (day 7). 

Day 1 (6-18-12)

Breakfast

Chocolaty green smoothie

*Banana, fresh, 1 large
*Blueberries, fresh, 1 cup
*Strawberries, fresh, 2 cup, sliced in half
*Orange Juice, 1 cup
*Spinach, fresh, 1 cup
*Romaine Lettuce (salad), 1 cup, cut up
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving
*Celery, raw, 2 stalk, medium
*Avocados, (Haas), 1 fruit without skin and seeds

Mix all in blender with as much water as needed, I used about 1 - 1.5 cups:

Makes Servings: 2

Lunch

Fruit and nut Salad

*Spinach, fresh, 3 cup chopped
*Romaine Lettuce, 3 cups, chopped
*Oranges, 1 large cubed
*Apples, fresh, 2 small cubed
*Celery, raw, 2 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long)
*Radishes, 2 medium peeled and sliced
*Cucumber, 1 medium peeled and sliced
*Mung Beans, 2 cup
*Almonds, 1 cup whole

Put in bowl and enjoy with favorite dressing.  My favorite is Kraft Poppy seed dressing with this, although I don't think this is Raw approved, but like I said in my 1^st post I am not doing 100% raw. 

Makes 3-4 servings.

Dinner

Raw Pad Thai Salad

*Zucchini, 3 cup, sliced thinly with peeler

*Alfalfa sprouts, 2 cup

*Yellow Peppers (bell peppers), 1 pepper,

*Onions, raw, 1/4 cup, chopped

*Mung Beans, 1 cup

*Cucumber (peeled), 1 medium sliced thin with peeler

*Olive Oil, 2 tbsp

*Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp

*Sesame Seeds, 3 tbsp

*Almonds, 3/4 cup, slivered

*Lime Juice, 1/4 cup

Mix all in large container.

Makes about 4 servings

Day 2 (6-19-12)

Breakfast

Chocolaty green smoothie

*Banana, fresh, 1 large
*Blueberries, fresh, 1 cup
*Strawberries, fresh, 2 cup, sliced in half
*Orange Juice, 1 cup
*Spinach, fresh, 1 cup
*Romaine Lettuce (salad), 1 cup, cut up
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving
*Celery, raw, 2 stalk, medium
*Avocados, (Haas), 1 fruit without skin and seeds

Mix all in blender with as much water as needed, I used about 1 - 1.5 cups:

Makes Servings: 2

Lunch

McDonald's Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Newton's Caesar Dressing

Dinner

Raw Pad Thai Salad

*Zucchini, 3 cup, sliced thinly with peeler

*Alfalfa sprouts, 2 cup

*Yellow Peppers (bell peppers), 1 pepper,

*Onions, raw, 1/4 cup, chopped

*Mung Beans, 1 cup

*Cucumber (peeled), 1 medium sliced thin with peeler

*Olive Oil, 2 tbsp

*Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp

*Sesame Seeds, 3 tbsp

*Almonds, 3/4 cup, slivered

*Lime Juice, 1/4 cup

Mix all in large container.

Makes about 4 servings.

Day 3 (6-20-12)

Breakfast

My Mid-Week Raw Smoothie
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*Banana, fresh, 1 large
*Blueberries, fresh, 1 cup
*Celery, raw, 2 stalk, cut up into 4 pieces
*avocado one whole, pitted and scooped out
*Strawberries, fresh, 2 cup, halved
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving
*Romaine Lettuce, 1/2 cup
*Spinach, fresh, 1 cup

Put all into blender, add water to taste (I add about 1.5 -2 cups and blend till smooth.
Makes 2 servings

Lunch

Fruit and nut Salad

*Spinach, fresh, 3 cup chopped
*Romaine Lettuce, 3 cups, chopped
*Oranges, 1 large cubed
*Apples, fresh, 2 small cubed
*Celery, raw, 2 stalk, medium (7-1/2" - 8" long)
*Radishes, 2 medium peeled and sliced
*Cucumber, 1 medium peeled and sliced
*Mung Beans, 2 cup
*Almonds, 1 cup whole

Put in bowl and enjoy with favorite dressing.  My favorite is Kraft Poppy seed dressing with this, although I don't think this is Raw approved. 

Makes 3-4 servings.

Dinner

Today’s Chicken Salad

*Laura Lynn canned chicken breast, 10 oz
*Hellman's Real Mayonnaise, 1/4 cup
*Sour Cream, reduced fat, 1/2 cup
*Grapes, 1 cup, seedless halved
*Apples, fresh, 1 small chopped
Seasonings (to taste)
*Sea Salt
*Black pepper
*Tarragon
*Fresh dill weed
*Fresh basil
*Fresh Cilantro

Mix mayo and sour cream with seasonings (go lite at first) mix in chicken, grapes, and apples then add more seasoning to taste if needed.
My hubby and I love this salad on croissants (the big fluffy type you buy at the store) and lettuce or spinach leaves
Makes 4 servings

Day 4 (6-21-12)

Breakfast

My Mid-Week Raw Smoothie
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*Banana, fresh, 1 large
*Blueberries, fresh, 1 cup
*Celery, raw, 2 stalk, cut up into 4 pieces
*avocado one whole, pitted and scooped out
*Strawberries, fresh, 2 cup, halved
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving
*Romaine Lettuce, 1/2 cup
*Spinach, fresh, 1 cup

Put all into blender, add water to taste (I add about 1.5 -2 cups and blend till smooth.
Makes 2 servings

Lunch

Raw Pad Thai Salad

*Zucchini, 3 cup, sliced thinly with peeler

*Alfalfa sprouts, 2 cup

*Yellow Peppers (bell peppers), 1 pepper,

*Onions, raw, 1/4 cup, chopped

*Mung Beans, 1 cup

*Cucumber (peeled), 1 medium sliced thin with peeler

*Olive Oil, 2 tbsp

*Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp

*Sesame Seeds, 3 tbsp

*Almonds, 3/4 cup, slivered

*Lime Juice, 1/4 cup

Mix all in large container.

Makes about 4 servings.

Dinner

Dinner didn’t turn out as planned Smoothie

*Banana, fresh, 2 medium
*Papayas, 2 cup, cubes
*Baby Spinach, 6 oz
*Cherry Juice Concentrate, 4 tsp
*Filtered water about 3-4 cups depending how smooth
you want it.

Put all in blend and mix till smooth
Makes 2 servings

Snack

Nature Valley Protein Bar Peanut butter & Dark Chocolate

Bigelow Vanilla Chai Tea with fat free cream and splenda (using this till I run out, then buying agave nectar)

Day 5 (6-22-12)

Breakfast

Bigelow Vanilla Chai Tea with fat free cream and splenda (using this till I run out, then buying agave nectar)

Raw oatmeal with dates and almonds

*raw oatmeal (about 2 cups dry)
*dates about 6 whole, diced
*almonds 2 handfuls (about 2 oz)

Throw all into a small container with lid and fill with water. Let sit for about 30 minuets + then drain any leftover liquid and sweeten with agave nectar or honey to taste.
Makes 4 servings each at 1/2cup

Lunch

Gezzo’s Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad in taco bowl
*Taco Salad Shell, 1 serving
*Shrimp, cooked, 6 oz
*Spinach, fresh, 1 cup
*Iceberg Lettuce (salad), 1 cup, shredded
*Black Olives, 4 small sliced
*Guacamole - Wholly Guacamole 3 Tbsp
*Sour Cream, 2 tbsp
*Mozzarella Cheese, whole milk, .25 cup, shredded
*Mushrooms, cooked, 4 tbsp
*Pico de Gallo, 1 serving

This is actually from the restaurant but since I loved it so much I wrote down what all was in it so if I get that craving again and I have been good with eating raw the rest of the day then this will be my non-raw splurge for  the day J …….However, if made at home I will use low fat/fat free products.

Makes 1 serving

Dinner

Raw Pad Thai Salad

*Zucchini, 3 cup, sliced thinly with peeler

*Alfalfa sprouts, 2 cup

*Yellow Peppers (bell peppers), 1 pepper,

*Onions, raw, 1/4 cup, chopped

*Mung Beans, 1 cup

*Cucumber (peeled), 1 medium sliced thin with peeler

*Olive Oil, 2 tbsp

*Sesame Oil, 2 tbsp

*Sesame Seeds, 3 tbsp

*Almonds, 3/4 cup, slivered

*Lime Juice, 1/4 cup

Mix all in large container.

Makes about 4 servings.

Snack

Breakfast fruit & Veggie Smoothie  (My fave smoothie yet)
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*Spinach, fresh, 0.5 cup
*Strawberries, fresh, 1 cup, halves
*Kale 1 cup, chopped
*Blueberries, fresh, 1/4 cup
*Cherry Juice Concentrate, 4 tsp
*Banana, fresh, 2 large
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving

Mix all in blender with water till smooth. Use as much water as needed.
Makes 2 servings

Day 6 (6-23-12)

Breakfast

Breakfast fruit & Veggie Smoothie  (My fave smoothie yet)
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*Spinach, fresh, 0.5 cup
*Strawberries, fresh, 1 cup, halves
*Kale 1 cup, chopped
*Blueberries, fresh, 1/4 cup
*Cherry Juice Concentrate, 4 tsp
*Banana, fresh, 2 large
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving

Mix all in blender with water till smooth. Use as much water as needed.
Makes 2 servings

Lunch

Empty Fridge Smoothie
*Kale, 1 cup, chopped
*Cilantro (leaves, fresh), 1 cup
*Beets, fresh, 1 beet peeled and cut into 4 pieces
*Papayas, 1 cup, cubes
*Banana, fresh, 2 medium
*Cherry Juice Concentrate, 4 tsp
*Apples, fresh, 1 small cut in small pieces
*Figs, fresh, 3 small
*100% whey protein plus powder: Muscletech, 1 serving

Mix all in blender till smooth Add water as needed about 3-4 cups and ice if you want it cold.
Makes  3 servings

Snack

Coconut Water (Fresh from Young coconuts), 1.5 cup

Dinner
Sloppy Joes

*Ground Chuck 93% Lean, 1 lb
*Morning Star or Boca meatless stater crumbles, 1 bag
*Hunt's Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce, 1 lg can

1) brown ground beef and then add in meatless crumbles and brown some more.
2) Add whole can of manwich and warm
3) Serve with your favorite bread, I personally love potato sandwich rolls
Makes 11 servings around 1/2 cup each

Serve with:

Velveeta light shells and cheese, 2 cup

Green Beans (Raw), 2 cup