Cheeseburger Time: Neo-Paleo Style




Ingredients:
  • 2 slices of Paleo Bread, toasted
  • ½ lb. of ground, grass fed beef
  • ½ tsp of coconut oil
  • 1 tsp of organic paprika
  • ½ tsp of organic ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp of organic cayenne pepper (for kick)
  • ¼ tsp of organic black pepper
  • Dash of sea salt
  • 1 slice of organic tomato
  • 1 slice of organic red onion
  • 1 leaf from organic Romaine lettuce
  • 2 slices of organic, grass fed cheese

Directions:
  1. Mix all ingredients for burger in medium sized mixing bowl
  2. Slice cheese
  3. Form burger patty and cook in small frying pan in coconut oil for approx. 5 minutes, flip once, apply cheese to melt and cook for another 5 minutes
  4. Toast Paleo Bread and plate
  5. Slice all veggies for burger
  6. Once burger patty is cooked thoroughly, plate patty w/ cheese on bread
  7. Top off patty with all veggies listed
Enjoy with homemade sweet potato wedges!!

APPLE CRACKLE


Downright Addicting and my family will not let me modify the recipe 
to make it healthy!! At least use Organic Apples!!!
Your once a year treat!!

Ingredients for dip:

8 oz Organic Cream Cheese (full fat)
3/4 cup Organic brown sugar
1/4 cup Organic cane sugar
2 tsp vanilla
dash of cinnamon

You will also need:

Organic Granny Green Apples
Caramel Dip
Heath Bar Toffee Crunch Bits

Blend all dip ingredients on low speed and spread on a platter. Top with Soft Caramel Dip and sprinkle Heath Bar Toffee Crunch on the top
Slice Organic Granny green apples and place in ziploc with a little soda water or lemon juice to prevent browning until it is time to arrange on platter. Make sure you slice alot of apples! 
WARNING!!! Have recipe on hand for all your loved ones:)

Pumpkin Pie Protein Shake




1⁄2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 scoop of Garden of Life Raw Vanilla Protein Powder

1⁄4 c cold water
approx 3/4 c crushed ice cubes or 8-10 ice cubes


Blend all ingredients in a blender – add more liquid, spices or ice to your desired taste and consistency.This amount makes a pretty large shake - easily could be shared between two people or if you feel the need for an extra-large smoothie, this will do the trick.



GreenTea Chicken Soup



Ingredients
  • 2 quarts Water
  • 6-7 bags of Green Tea
  • 2 Tbsp Grapeseed Oil
  • 1 Red Onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped finely
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 sticks)
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 chicken breasts, chopped into medium sized pieces
  • 2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 2 tsp Black Pepper
Directions
  1. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, then turn off the heat and add tea bags. Allow to steep for 10 minutes, then remove tea bags.
  2. Place chicken into pot and bring to a boil again, then turn down to a low simmer for 40 minutes to cook the chicken.
  3. With about 20 minutes remaining, add the remaining ingredients.
  4. Serve hot or store refrigerated in glass containers for 4-5 days.

Cucumber Soup



Ingredients
  • 1 cucumber (peeled and de-seeded plus additional cuke for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp onion (minced)
  • 1 avocado, peeled
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • qtr tsp sea salt (celtic)
  • qtr tsp chili powder
  • 1 dash of cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • paprika (smoked, garnish)
Directions
  1. Throw avocado, cucumber, onion, oil, lemon juice, vinegar and water in vita-mix.
  2. Puree on high speed until smooth.
  3. Blend in salt,  chili powder and remaining ingredients.
  4. Serve, garnishing with extra cucumber cubes and smoked paprika if desired.

Sweet Potato Casserole


Healthy Thanksgiving!!!

6-7 large organic sweet potatoes or yams
1 can organic unsweetened pineapple drained of juice
2 TB organic coconut oil
vanilla
spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves (I use alot)
marshmallows (optional!)

#1 heat oven to 375
#2 clean potatoes and poke holes with a fork
#3 bake 30-40 min or until tender
#4 after cooling, remove skins (optional) and put in large bowl
#5 blend potatoes, spices and coconut oil together 
#6 stir in pineapple and put mixture in a baking dish with cover
#7 if you made the day before, pop in fridge till its turkey time!
#8 bake on 350 for approx 35 min (till very hot), sprinkle marshmallows sparingly on top, turn up oven and roast your mallows!!!



Organic Lemon Ginger Scones


Ingredients
  • 2 cups of almond flour
  • 1 tsp of baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp of sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp of lemon zest
  • 1 Tbsp of fresh, grated ginger
  • 1 free range egg
  • 2 Tbsp of raw honey
Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F
  2. Blend the almond flour, salt, and baking soda together, and then add the lemon zest, ginger, egg, and honey.
  3. Roll batter into a ball and place it on parchment paper
  4. Flatten the ball of dough into a large circle and slice the dough into triangular pieces.
  5. Place on a baking sheet and separate the scones so they’re about an inch or so apart.
  6. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until the scones are browned on the outside.

Baked MeatBalls





Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup onions, minced
  • 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil
  • 2 pounds grassfed ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup Mary’s Gone Crackers
  • 1/2 cup raw milk
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Directions
  1. Preheat oven 400 degrees F.
  2. Grease baking sheet lightly with oil.
  3. Cook onions in small skillet with grapeseed oil
  4. Mix other ingredients in bowl, then add onions add onions.
  5. Roll into 2 inch balls, then spread out on baking sheet
  6. Bake for 12 minutes.

6 Natural Cures For Cellulite


6 Natural Cures For Cellulite
I’ve written before about getting rid of cellulite, but I wanted to share some more ways women everywhere can fight it naturally, without surgery or invasive treatment. Now, it’s important to not compare yourself to the photoshopped models on the magazine covers, or to go to unhealthy lengths to lose weight. Like the old saying goes: Comparison is the thief of joy.
There is so much wrong and misleading information out there, that I wanted to shed some more light on the subject. The good news is that there are several all-natural things that can be done to fight the cellulite monster.
You should have an understanding of what exactly is cellulite. Basically, when you have globules of fat under the skin pushing up against the connective tissue, you have this uneven, “mottled” skin appearance. Some of the things that contribute to this condition are a lack of exercise, Hormones, and diet.
Here Are 6 Natural Cellulite Fighting Tips:
1. Cut Down On Salt & Sugar: Please don’t think that your diet has no affect on your cellulite, because it will. And here’s why: Sugar is stored in fat cells, and causes them to expand, so read labels and make certain to reduce and remove sugar intake. Limit your sodium intake, because salt causes water retention, making things even worse. Stick to my Clean and Lean Eating Plan for best results.
2. Flaxseed Anyone?: Flaxseed is great, as it modulates estrogen levels, and can increase collagen production. Connective tissue is comprised of collagen, and when the skin is strong, cellulite appearance is diminished. You can sprinkle Flaxseed on your breakfast, in your smoothies, or simply eat the seeds by themselves.
3. Is Water Really Important: Yes! It is. Water helps flush out toxic compounds from your body. These fatty globules under the skin harbor toxins, and make the cellulite more visible. Clean them out by drinking eight to ten glasses of fresh water daily. Well hydrated skin will look more even, with less of a lumpy look.
4. What’s With Kelp? Kelp is one of those things that most people are not aware of. Kelp has many benefits, and is a very low cost nutrient. It contains a compound called “fucoxanthin”, which is found in chlorophyll bearing green plants. It has the ability to help the body burn fat, thus reducing the appearance of cellulite. Add Kelp to your diet protocol. Sprinkle it on your meals, or add it to your soups. If you prefer a supplement version, check out Garden of Lifes FucoThin
5. Ever Hear Of Gotu Kola? This extract has been the subject of many cellulite studies, and has shown some good results. This is a caffeine-free herb that has relaxing properties, and can be taken before bedtime. What it can do is improve the elasticity of the skin, while making it thicker at the same time. It will help minimize the appearance of the cellulite bumps.
6. Bromelain & Proteolytic Enzymes: Systemic Enzymes have been used with great success in fighting not only inflammation but in dissolving gatherings of cellular tissue. Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Gall Stones and cellulite can all be broken down and eliminated by the body. Enzymes such as Bromelain, Serrapeptase and Nattokinase have the ability to dissolve fibrinogen, which is the tissue that holds these unwanted formations together.

Workouts to Fight Cellulite:

Workouts that include both cardio burst training segments and weight bearing/sculpting activity blast calories and tone down the cellulite!! Barre and Beyond Classes are the perfect combination:)
As you can see, there are several things you can do to win the battle against the dreaded cellulite. The best approach is a combination of methods. Treat from within the body, while also adding in burst type exercises, and you might just be surprised at the great results!