hmmmm…oh yes my Holiday Special “Fill ‘em up First”

This was a smoothie class I gave to teach people how to handle the Holiday festivities in a healthier manner.

Banana-Vanilla Delicious

1c. nonfat milk (soy, almond subs will work)

3oz vanilla low or non fat yogurt (I used low)

1T vanilla smoothie powder (I like soy)

1c. ice

1 ripe banana (sm 6-7″)

1/4 t.cinnamon

1/2 t. real vanilla

1t. chia http://www.gnliving.com/shop_9.html

Blend for about 3min or until rich and creamy in a blender.

Yields about 16-20oz.

Calories: approx. 250

You can check how this recipe stacks up for nutritional content at: http://nutritiondata.self.com/

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I had bought a lb. of shrimp at Publix last night (extra lg) for $6.99 a # great deal!

Back to back meeting left me exhausted and hungry without any need to socialize.

So… I whip up a new DELICIOUS recipe for the heart and soul

Go Natural Jambalaya

saute 1/2 sweet onion in 1T olive oil on med high heat

add1 lg chopped jalapeno pepper

thinly slice chicken andouile spiced sausage

add thinly sliced small stalk celery

1 finely chopped garlic clove (elephant)

add roasted red pepper and juice (approx) 1 C.

add 1 fresh chopped tomato

4 fresh basil leaves

add 1/4 c fresh chopped italian parsley

add 1T GN Southwestern seasoning

add 1t. Cayenne pepper

simmer for apprx 15 minutes on med to low heat

COOK BARLEY-separately

20 minutes in water 1 to 1 ration

Turn up heat to med-hi and add 1# fresh clean shrimp w/ 1c. water

Cover for 5minutes

PLace barley in bowl and cover with GN Jambalaya…oh my gosh good!

Need more information let me know…

giuli@gnliving.com

Fresh from the farmer market cut tomatoes

Delicious recipe that can be made and stored. Tomatoes with the Tuscan Italian Dressing w/ chia  can be used in many different recipes or just toss in a salad.

Preheat oven to 250 •

Ingredients: 

5 pounds ripe tomatoes (cut into large chunks) •

Roasting Dressing •

Go Natural Northern Italian Chia Dressing (see recipe below)

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  1. Dressing is ¼ c Italian Olive Oil, 1/4c. balsamic vinegar, 1/4c water, 1T chia, 1T Go Natural Tuscan Italian Seasoning

NOTE: the seasoning and chia are currently being packaged in two sizes. Pouches are 1.6oz for $2.00 or 5oz jars for $5.00. This particular blend is good for seasoning beef, potatoes, making salad dressing or hearty winter soups.

Preheat oven to 250°F. Drizzle with Dressing, just enough to make the tomatoes glisten. Sprinkle herbs on, if you are using them, and salt and pepper, though go easily on these because the finished product will be so flavorful you’ll need very little to help it along. Bake the tomatoes in the oven for about three hours. You want the tomatoes to be shriveled and dry, but with a little juice left inside–this could take more or less time depending on the size of your tomatoes. Either use them right away or let them cool, cover them with some extra olive oil and keep them in the fridge for the best summer condiment, ever. And for snacking.

To ORDER  the Go Natural Tuscan Italian seasoning and Chia contact Giuli at giuli@gnliving.com

ENJOY this healthy pleasure!

OH my goodness!

CHIA-my one stop superfood

Great! way to start the day.

This mornings recipe was delicious.

1-1/2 scoops Chocolate Paradise  (suddenly slim) http://quanita.com/Qs_weightloss.htm

4oz coffee (not hot)

6oz chocolate soy milk (low fat)

1-TBS chia

1c   ice

BLEND until smooth and creamy-oh my gosh 260 calories of unbelievable energy and nutrition.

Order Chia today http://gnliving.com/shop_9.html

Free delivery For more infomration contact giuli@gnliving.com

or call 407-744-4035

1c. Cracklin Oat Bran Cereal

1c. Go Lean Crunch

1 egg

1TBS real Vanilla

1 TBS Cinnamon

1/c chia oil (8 oz fruit juice-1 oz chia seed) shaken and refrigerated for 24 hrs

1 small chopped fresh apple or 1 c. substitute fresh fruit

1/2c fine chopped nuts

Despite my best efforts to convince her that a diet of meat, sugar, and cheese was one of the culprits, as much as the drugs her dentist gave her or the genetic defects that define her medical history. She followed the typical path. After detoxifying herbs that her boyfriend bought, detox tea, laxatives, suppositories, and and enema that granted marginal relief. She concluded that if she had to go to the hospital she deserved one last great meal and promptly went to the store and bought a filet mignon (her fav) and the fixins for bearnaise sauce.

I realize that if your reading this you are probably asking yourself in what universe does that make sense?

Truly more often than you can imagine her story is typical. It is simple we have it so good in America that if we have to endure any discomfort (even if we created the problem) and we usually do, we deserve a reward.

Sticking with that logic and seeing  the statistics on health and healthcare. What if we try to change our mind about what we consider a treat? I believe what we create what we believe. If you do not understand why things are happening to you, look at what you believe about yourself.

Spring is a good time for cleaning: Below is the recipes for the lemonade master cleanse. Having done this for only 3 days I can assure you that committing to this process in the beginning is work. But just like cleaning your house when you start you look around see all the dirt and disorganization once you get started and start seeing results you are compelled to keep going. Once you are finished you feel proud and want to keep things in order.

It is the same with good healthy eating habits.

Eating healthy never tasted so good

Lemonade Fast Or Cleanser

Ingredients:
Organic Lemons (Not pre-made juice)

Real Maple Syrup (Grade B Preserved)

Cayenne Pepper

Purified Water (Not Tap Water)

Directions:
You are going to make lemonade and your taste buds are all different. So, make it to your taste, try this:

64 oz. water (Purified, Not Tap)

2 -Lemons Squeezed

2T Maple Syrup

Pinch of cayenne pepper

(Add more lemon or syrup for taste)

This can be for 1-14 days. Do not drink coffee , soda, alcohol, milk, or tea during the “Lemonade Fast or Cleanser”. When coming off the fast, eat lightly. Only, consume raw fruit & vegetables. You should keep portions small & continue to drink plenty of water for hydration.

*Note: You may still take your herbal supplements & your required  pharmaceutical medications during this fast.

For more healthy recipes contact Giuli at giuli@gnliving.com Go Natural:

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/7_foods_to_keep_young?utm_source=EWHNL

7 Foods to Keep You Young

Herbed Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Serve with sliced baguette for dipping.

» Herbed Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Chocolate Soufflé

Soufflés may look like a restaurant-only dessert, but they are actually easy to make. Whip them up right after dinner and enjoy while they’re still warm from the oven.

» Chocolate Soufflé

Blueberry Tart with Walnut Crust

For this tart a few tablespoons of maple syrup sweeten the blueberry topping and round out the flavor of the cream filling.

» Blueberry Tart with Walnut Crust

Roasted Eggplant & Feta Dip

This roasted eggplant and feta dip gets a kick from a fresh chile pepper and cayenne pepper. There are countless variations on this classic meze (appetizer) in Greece. Out-of-season eggplant or eggplant that has been heavily watered often has an abundance of seeds, which make the vegetable bitter. Be sure to taste the dip before you serve it; if it’s a touch bitter, you can remedy that with a little sugar. Serve with toasted pita crisps or as a sandwich spread.

» Roasted Eggplant & Feta Dip

Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Ouzo-Poached Figs

This tangy yogurt cheesecake is topped with ouzo-poached figs inspired by sikomaida, a traditional delicacy from Corfu made with dried figs macerated and kneaded with ouzo and pepper, which are formed into disks and dried in chestnut leaves. It’s also delicious with seasonal fruits, fresh or dried and poached, or with whole preserves.

» Greek Yogurt Cheesecake with Ouzo-Poached Figs

Almond-Crusted Pork with Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce

Sliced almonds add a delectable, almost-like-fried-chicken crunch to the breading for these tender pieces of pork. We slice the pork thinly to keep the cooking time quick. The resulting pork “fingers” are great dipped in this surprisingly simple, delicious honey, soy and mustard sauce.

» Almond-Crusted Pork with Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce

Cashew Salmon with Apricot Couscous

Yogurt sauce flavored with lemon, cumin and cilantro tops this Indian-inspired grilled salmon.

» Cashew Salmon with Apricot Couscous

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Chia the SUPERFOOD. Actuallyit is a grain. That the aztecs referred to as running food because of it’s nutrition rich content and water soluble fiber the could run for 24 hours on just two tablespoons.

In addition chia has triple the Omega 3, 6 and 9 as salmon, double the antioxidants as blueberries, lowers cholesterol, and stablizes blood sugar. And because of the high antioxidant content it also acts as a natural preservative. Food lstays fresher, longer!

I have sucessfully used chia for salads, sauces (replacing fat and flour) baking (replacing oil), soups, dips and the list goes on.

For Chia recipes and the best proce for the highest quality chia you can buy contact giuli@gnliving.com

or call 407-744-4035

If you are intere

Turns out that the polyphenols in walnuts and berries help quell the inflammation and oxidative stress that can injure the brain and lead to memory problems over time. Potent Brain Protection In fact, the polyphenols in berries and walnuts — as well as in grape juice — are so powerful, some research suggests they might even help reverse cognitive decline once it occurs.

For example, in one study of older adults with mild dementia, the subjects performed better on memory tests after Concord grape juice was added to their diets. So sprinkle some nuts and berries on your breakfast cereal, serve it with a side of grape juice, and let brain-boost begin.

EatingWell holiday recipe: Make these nutty, berry-filled little loaves of bread for your holiday get-together:

I have several Holiday Baking recipes that uses chia. This ancient food of the aztecs had 3 times the Omega 3-6-and 9 as salmon and double the antioxidants as blueberries. for recipes and to find out more about how to use chia in everyday  recipes email giuli@gnliving.com
Cranberry-Nut Mini Loaves with Flaxseeds.

Other Cerebrum Supporters Okay, it takes more than nuts and berries to really help your mind stay young and nimble. So keep the light in your lighthouse burning brightly with these additional brain-protection strategies:

Eat fat. The kind from fish, that is. Find out in this other RealAge tip how the fatty acids in fish help with word recall. Peel yourself off the couch.

Your brain loves a little activity. Read this article to know how hard you should exercise to get a brain benefit. Play mind games. Games and puzzles do for your brain what treadmills and weights do for your body — keep it lean and mean. Try our online crossword puzzle that gets updated daily. Have your nuts and berries for dinner with this

EatingWell recipe: Mixed Greens with Berries & Honey-Glazed Hazelnuts.

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/mixed_greens_with_berries_honey_glazed_hazelnuts.html

High heat during baking turns the carbohydrates and protein in the dough into new compounds that have high antioxidant potential. Just be sure to choose the right bread. We’re talking whole-grain, dark, and crusty. Mmmm. Here’s another thing brown bread does for your health. More Food Synergies Browning reactions that occur during baking are just one example of how heat treatment changes food. Here’s the good, the bad, and the ugly on which preparation methods boost food’s potential and which ones make it tank:

Avoid grilling meat. This type of high heat creates carcinogenic heterocyclic amines (HAs). Try these tips from the YOU Docs to minimize HA formation while cooking meat.

Finely chop or crush fresh garlic. And let it hang out awhile (at least 5 minutes) before heating. This boosts production of healthful sulfur-containing compounds. Lightly steam broccoli.

You’ll get the most beneficial phenols and carotenoids out of broccoli with this gentle cooking method. Steaming works for this orange veggies, too.

Check out these other nutrition boosters for fruits and veggies.

http://www.realage.com/NutritionCenter/articles.aspx?aid=10488