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“One should not attend even the end of the world without a good breakfast.”
~ Robert A. Heinlein |
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| Growing up I was never much of a breakfast eater. Mostly because I wasn't hungry. To appease my mom, I'd down a Carnation Instant Breakfast and dash out the door. Usually I just skipped the most important meal of the day altogether.
It wasn't until I studied nutrition that I learned skipping breakfast created other bad habits. My body needed fuel and it didn't much care what kind. Coffee, orange juice, bagels and sugary pastries were pretty much how I filled my tank.
As I learned the hard way, it's hard to feel good when you're filling yourself with junk. It took a while, but eventually I came up with a routine and some things I enjoy eating.
I start off every day with either 16 ounces of room temperature water or a mug of hot water with lemon and a tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar. Or sometimes just hot water and lemon. Then depending on how I feel, I'll eat one of the following based on how much time I have to prepare. I change it up daily so it doesn't get too boring. - Ezekiel brand english muffin - spread with coconut oil and cinnamon (no sugar added) and a piece of fruit like an apple, 1/2 a grapefruit or some berries.
- Chickpea mash - one of my favorite savory breakfasts. Heat up a can or carton of chickpeas and mash with olive oil and chopped parsley. For recipe, click here.
- Bob's Red Mill gluten free muesli - it reminds me of oatmeal but is so much better. Ocean State Job Lot has the best price.
- Green Smoothies - easy to prepare and good for when you're on the go. Just add a handful of spinach or kale to fruit, ice and water or almond milk and blend. My favorites are Tropical Treasure and Cinnamon Chai Smoothie.
- Veggie Scrambler - for days when you have a little more time. In a small fry pan, saute chopped peppers, onions and mushrooms in coconut oil. Vegetables should be cooked, but crisp. In another small pan, scramble 2 eggs. Combine when eggs are nearly cooked. Enjoy!
If you're looking for something different, try one or more of these tasty breakfasts. Have your own favorite? Drop me a line to let me know what it is so I can share it with the rest of our readers.
There's a nice lemon chicken recipe below if you're looking for something new to prepare for dinner. My husband found it on the Pillsbury website and it was delicious!
Until next time,
Kat
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Essential oils are a hot topic right now. They've been around since ancient Egyptian times and are making a big come back on the natural health scene. Why so popular? They're safe, economical and easy to use. Plus they offer quick relief from a variety of symptoms. Please join me on one of the upcoming dates. The workshops will be held at 133 Washington Street in Norwell. If you're not local, please join the virtual class on Facebook May 13. For more information, visit my Events page.
4/29 Wednesday – 6:30 p.m.
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Food Focus: Lemon Chicken with Potatoes
This meal is nicely paired with a garden salad, steamed asparagus or broccoli.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons coconut crystals (crushed) or raw sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 package (28 oz) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 lb baby red potatoes, quartered
1/2 medium yellow onion, cut into large pieces
1 lemon, sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
2 Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat. In small bowl, stir together raw sugar or coconut crystals, Italian seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Sprinkle over chicken thighs.
3 Cook chicken thighs in skillet 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
4 Arrange chicken thighs, potatoes, onions and lemon slices in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and drizzle over mixture.
5 Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender and juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
(adapted from Pillsbury.com) |
| | | Best of Hanover 2015 Award for Homeopathy
I was recently presented with the Best of Hanover 2015 Award for the category of homeopathy. I am so honored to be chosen and wanted to share the good news with you!
Homeopathy is a natural method of healing using minimal doses of a particular substance (plant, animal or mineral). It's been used successfully for over 200 years.
It's useful for a variety of health concerns both acute and chronic. At this time of year, Allium Cepa is particularly helpful for spring time allergies. It's from the red onion family and the symptoms mimic the same response as when an onion is cut like burning, watery eyes. It's also helpful for colds, sinus problems, hayfever, and excess mucous from the nose. Discharge from the nose is acidic and makes the surrounding skin burn. Discharge from the eyes is bland. If these symptoms fit, give it a try. Feel free to call if you have specific questions. |
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