Vegan Italian Sausage

I get it, not everyone will want to go vegan. I really am not one of those people that will try to get you to change what you love. I am simply one of those ex-meat eaters that really never liked meat at all. This works for me. I started by adapting meatless monday years ago, and slowly it became meatless every day because of how great I felt. Perhaps you will always be a carnivore and that is ok. But perhaps you can give up ONE day per week to help save the planet? The blog Counting Animals found that following Meatless Monday for one year would spare an average of 3.5 animals a year per person. Multiply that by the entire U.S. population and it comes out to around 1.4 billion animals spared annually, per the Humane Society's estimates.

Check out these other 5 great benefits of Meatless Mondays:

Reduce Heart Disease and Stroke: Fruits and vegetables help your body fight cardiovascular disease. If you are excluding meat, be sure to still eat a well-balanced meal. Eating no meat on Mondays will encourage you to increase your veggie, fruit, whole grain, and legume intake.

Lower Cancer Risk: Red meat or processed meat may increase the risk of colorectal cancer. Having a diet rich in vegetables and fruits may lower your risk of cancer.

Prevent diabetes: Diets low in processed meat, and high in plant-based foods, may reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes. Adding more greens to your diet can help you maintain a healthy weight through a well-balanced diet, which is a key factor in preventing type 2 Diabetes.

Prevent obesity: Because greens are so rich in fiber, those who eat vegetarian diets have a lower risk of obesity. As obesity may lead to other health issues, going green on Mondays may help you maintain a healthy weight.

Save Money: Not only is excluding meat on Mondays good for your health, but also for your wallet. Save a few bucks each week by skipping meat on Mondays!

If you try it, use hashtag #meatlessmonday and tag me on your social channels sharing what you make!

• Vegan Italian sausage 
• you can sub in ANY recipe that calls for sausage and they won't even know it:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup white bean paste (can use chickpea, white beans, navy beans etc)
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (the kind in oil), finely chopped
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for spice)
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
2 cups vital wheat gluten


Heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan or skillet over medium heat and when hot add the onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions turn translucent and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a large bowl whisk together the vegetable broth, tomato paste, and white bean pasted until smooth. Now add the sun-dried tomatoes, nutritional yeast, dried basil, maple syrup, fennel seeds, dried rosemary, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, liquid smoke, and all of the sautéd onions and garlic along with any oil leftover in the pan, and stir to combine. Lastly, add the vital wheat gluten and combine to make a dough. 

Knead the dough to make sure it’s all combined, but once combined, stop kneading. The more you knead the tougher the sausages will get so only do as much as is needed to incorporate the vital wheat gluten.

Cut the dough into 6 equal-sized pieces. Take one of the pieces of dough and place it on a sheet of aluminium foil. Shape the dough into a rough sausage shape, but don’t worry about making it being perfect. 

Roll the sausage up loosely in a piece of aluminium foil then twist the ends closed. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough to make 6 sausages. (looking for a better earth friendly way to do this but haven't found it yet message me if you have a solution!).

Add several inches of water to a large pot with a steamer basket and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add the sausages to the steamer basket and steam for 40 minutes. 

NOTE: you can use the instapot here if you have steamer attachment and you can reduce time to 15 minutes ) 

After steaming remove the sausages from the steamer and allow to cool completely in the fridge, overnight is best. The logs will have puffed up in the foil and become tight. Once cooled, remove the foil and they are ready to enjoy as is or you can fry, grill, slice, or enjoy them any way you like.

You can freeze to use for later, or store in the fridge if you plant to use this week. 

Extra Crispy Vegan Fried Chicken - easy seitan

Seitan is a good source of protein and can be a quick and convenient way to help those on a vegan or vegetarian diet meet their protein needs. Protein is essential for everything from building muscle to repairing tissue and producing hormones, so getting enough in your diet is absolutely critical, but I also think in America it is hyper focused and you don't need as much protein as the trainers and media want you to think you do. 

Seitan is also great for weight-loss Because it’s high in protein but low in calories, seitan can help support satiety to keep you feeling full, which could help promote weight loss. In fact, high-protein diets have been shown to decrease levels of ghrelin, the hormone that’s responsible for stimulating hunger. 

Seitan is also one of the few meat substitutes without soy. Many people prefer to avoid unfermented soy products like tofu because it can disrupt hormone levels and often comes from genetically modified crops. Tofu is a HARD NO for me, being a cancer survivor and it is one of the most cancer causing foods out there. Good clean tofu is becoming extinct quickly.

DISCLAIMER: If you have a wheat allergy, celiac disease or gluten intolerance, seitan is definitely out of the question as it is literally made from wheat gluten. 

I have tried so many protein replacements and using Seitan is my most favorite. It is so easy to use and you can make anything from Chicken to Sausage and it comes out perfect every time as long as you follow the easy directions. With Seitan, the most important thing is to rehydrate the gluten after mixing. You can't just put right into the fryer or oven. Don't skip that step! 

I don't miss meat one bit, but I DO love a good fried chicken. So this is my substitute. Works perfect every time. Give it a shot!

Please note there is an air-fried version at the bottom where you can reduce the oil significantly making it a healthy option. 

Extra Crispy Vegan Fried Chicken

Seitan mixture:
2 cups vital wheat gluten
1/2 cup nutritional yeast
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp parsley
1 1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp soy sauce

Broth Mixture
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups water

Flour Mixture
1 cup flour 
2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
**1 tbsp cayenne powder use less or omit if you want less it spicy
1  tsp salt
1/2  tsp pepper

Full Fat coconut milk

Extras
oil (I used avocado oil)


In a mixing bowl, whisk the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, and spices.
Add the veggie broth and soy sauce and mix until combined. Knead for 5-7 minutes.

Bring the broth ingredients to a boil in a large, tall saucepan.

Shape the chicken in the size you want. For example: for nuggets break off small pieces of the seitan and place them in the broth (if you need to, add more water to cover them). These will double in size.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for ~30 mins, flipping each piece halfway through. (This is where you would stop and grill the chicken if you just want grilled chicken. Cook on the grill til you get the grill marks)

Whisk together the flour mixture ingredients in one bowl and the coconut milk (or milk of choice) in a separate bowl.

For full fried version: 

Cover bottom of  a large saucepan with oil and heat on medium-high to ~350°F.
For each piece of seitan, cover in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then the flour mixture again and place in the hot oil.
Cook on each side until crispy (~3 minutes per side)

You can do this in the airfryer to make it a healthy dish. 

Air-Fryer version:

Lightly spray Seitan with oil and Air-fry at 375 degrees for at least 15-20 minutes or desired crispness, turning halfway through 

The BEST Vegan Mac and cheese

If you are out there with PCOS, or extra bloat, or hormone issues... chances are you need to give up dairy.  I know, I know. I have said it a million times. "I will NEVER give up cheese!" and that is true. There are times that the pain and bloat is just worth it, or so I think, so I dive in and pay for it for a few days. I am to the point that I have replaced all my favorite cheese meals with vegan versions so I no longer have to go through the pain and suffering just to partake in a scrumptious cheesy meal. If what I just said resonates and you like Mac and Cheese... Look no further. 

The BEST Vegan Mac and cheese

For the Cheese Sauce:
1/2 cup Vegan Butter
6 Tbsp All Purpose Flour (use gluten free if GF)
3 14oz Cans Coconut Milk
1 cup  Vegetable Stock
3 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
1 cup Nutritional Yeast
3 tsp Onion Powder
3 tsp Garlic Powder
1 and 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 and 1/2 tsp Salt
1 and 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper

For the Macaroni:
20 oz Macaroni or 280z Tubetti (use GF if gluten free)

For the Breadcrumb Topping:
1 Vegan Protein Bagel

Add the vegan butter to a pot and let it melt. When it’s melted add in the all purpose flour and stir it vigorously with the melted butter and let cook for 1 minute.

Then add the remaining cheese sauce ingredients. Use a hand whisk to whisk out the lumps. Keep whisking until it starts to boil and then keep whisking for a few minutes after it has boiled until it thickens. It will continue to thicken as it cools, so it doesn’t have to be all the way there when you remove it from the heat, as long as it has thickened considerably from when you started.
Now your sauce is ready, you can prepare your macaroni.

Cook your macaroni according to the package directions and then rinse and drain.
Add the cooked macaroni into the pot of sauce and toss it up with the sauce.
Then transfer the macaroni and sauce to a baking dish and smooth down.
Preheat the oven to 400°F

Prepare the crumb topping by toasting the protein bagel. Then put in the blender to create crumbs. 

Top the macaroni dish with the bread crumbs.
Bake for 20 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crispy.

My Favorite Vegan Chocolate chip cookies

I have so many healthy versions of chocolate chips on here, but no vegan ones. So today I am sharing my favorite vegan chocolate chip cookie. If you are wanting a healthier version of these sub out the flour for 1 cup almond flour and 1/2 cup coconut flour instead of the regular flour. It will add a lot of nutrients as well as being naturally gluten free. But sometimes you just want a regular cookie. Still a much healthier version but with allllll the taste and ooey gooey goodness. Note that I use my recipe for vegan butter in this, but you can sub coconut oil, it will just have a coconut flavor instead of a buttery flavor. You can get the Vegan butter recipe here. It is super easy to make and done very quickly. Another option is using cashew butter instead. 

vegan chocolate chip cookies

1/2 cup coconut sugar 
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup Vegan butter
1/4 cup + 2 tbsp  aquafaba 
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cup unbleached organic flour (gluten free all purpose mix if GF)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup vegan chocolate chips (I use enjoy life brand) 



In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cane sugar, maple syrup, melted vegan butter, aquafaba and vanilla until combined.

Sift in the all purpose flour and baking soda and add in the salt. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet using a folding motion with a large spatula. This helps with not over mixing. Mix until the batter looks almost fully uniform.

 
Fold in the chocolate chips. until evenly dispersed throughout the batter. This also finished off mixing the batter.

 
Cover the bowl with a lid or wrap and place into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
Pre-heat the oven to 350 F

Using a medium cookie scoop, portion out the dough into equal sized balls on a lined baking tray leaving 2 inches between each cookie and bake for 10-13 minutes, or until there are golden brown spots.

Let them cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes. Then transfer onto a wire rack to let them cool.

Let me know if you try them! Comment below.

Vegan Butter

Once again I am blown away by the power of plants. This is creamy yummy butter that is SO GOOD you won't miss the dairy version. Perfect for us hormone warriors that love our dairy but our bodies reject it. I use this in place of butter in recipes. I melt this on pancakes and toast. Try it, you won't be sorry!

Vegan Butter

1 cup coconut oil
½ cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 pinch ground tumeric
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil 

Melt the coconut oil. Measure it when it's liquid and not when it's solid, then set it aside for a few minutes to cool. Don't use it while it's hot or warm. Allow it to get to room temperature first.
Place the Coconut oil, coconut milk, salt, nutritional yeast, vinegar and turmeric into a blender and blend until smooth.

  
Pour in the coconut oil and olive oil then blend until velvety smooth.

 
Pour the liquid butter into a container, cover and refrigerate until set.

Let is soften at room temperature for a few minutes before spreading for ultimate creaminess. Enjoy ! If you try it, let me know it the comments below! 

Dairy Free Vegan Cream Cheese

You guys.

I almost feel dumb for waiting this long to try this at home. 

It was stupid easy and it tastes JUST LIKE cream cheese. 

Do yourself a favor and just try it. So simple,

I am eating bagels and cream cheese again with ZERO guilt because it is packed full of nutrition and won't hurt my gut. I am so stoked you have no idea.

If you missed it, the vegan protein bagel recipe is here.

Dairy Free Vegan Cream Cheese

1 ½ cups raw unsalted cashews soaked
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ cup vegan yogurt unsweetened (can use regular yogurt if not vegan or dairy free)
½ teaspoon salt


Drain and rinse the soaked cashews.
Add all ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender and pulse until smooth.
Taste and add more salt to your preference.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

Vegan Protein Bagels

Stop cutting your carbs. Please just stop. It is not carbs that makes you gain weight. EAT REAL FOOD in a calorie deficit. That is what you need. If you have food sensitivities, just adjust your recipes, there is a substitute for just about everything. Recently dairy started making me bloat, and caused digestive problems. All that means is that I am not able to eat milk and cheese at the moment. Doesn't mean it's forever, what it really means is I can't have it here in the U.S. where they destroy our food with chemicals which have caused and rapid onset of autoimmune diseases in this country. 

SO if you are like me and are self advocating... you probably are making your own food the majority of the time. Bagels from the store are full of crap and if I eat them, I need a nap almost instantly. I don't want that feeling. I want FUEL. So these are my solution. Toast one of these bad boys up and eat them with my Vegan cream cheese. You CAN have what you want, you just have to be willing to cook a little. 

Vegan Protein Bagels


1 cup gluten free flour 

2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup vegan greek yogurt (recipe here)
1 egg white or 1/3 cup aquafaba
optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic flakes, dried onion flakes



Preheat oven to 375F. Place parchment paper or a silpat on a baking sheet.

 
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well. Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined and a dough ball forms.

Lightly dust flour on a work surface and remove dough from the bowl, knead the dough a few times until dough is tacky, but not sticky.

Divide into 4 equal balls. Roll each ball into 3/4-inch thick ropes and join the ends to form bagels. (or you can make a ball and poke a hole in the center then stretch it slightly)

Top with egg wash OR aquafaba and sprinkle with seasoning of your choice. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 25 minutes. Let cool at least 15 minutes before cutting.

 Top with cream cheese!  If you missed it the vegan cream cheese recipe is up on my blog here.

Vegan Queso

I love cheese. I just wish it loved me. It doesn't. It hates me. I had to finally come to grips with this toxic relationship and love myself enough to say goodbye. Like all toxic relationships, I am sure I will try again down the line, only to be burned once again. 

In all seriousness. I have to have cheese and if I can't have the real thing, I will make one better. This is indeed better than regular queso, in my opinion, AND even in the opinion of my daughter. So give it a try. If you are like me your insides will thank you! 

Vegan Queso

1 cup raw cashews , soaked for at least 4 hours up to overnight, and drained
1/4 cup water (plus more, if needed)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
14 oz . can diced tomatoes with green chiles (rotel)

Put it all in the blender and blend until smooth. Store in the fridge. Use like you do regular queso.

Dairy Free Greek Yogurt ( Vegan )

Hormones...who's got em? 

My body has recently gone through hell and back with hormone changes thanks to turning 48 and aging is underway! I'm not worried. This is why I self advocate. Our bodies change and we need to make changes too. So I recently had to go off dairy. I love cheese and every so often I'll eat it again but just have to be aware of the consequences. It's not fun and it makes me bloat painfully. So I've been playing with recipes to replace my daily things that contained dairy and this one took the cake. 

It's sooooooo good!!!

I'll never go back to store bought greek yogurt and I'm definitely sticking to vegan on this one. Try it. Tell me what you think! For me it is like eating ice cream. I add some maple syrup and some granola and it is HEAVEN!!

VEGAN GREEK YOGURT

1 cup raw cashews, (soaked in water overnight and drained)
2 cans coconut milk
1/4 cup tapioca starch
3 capsules high quality probiotic

Instructions

Combine the drained cashews, coconut milk, and tapioca starch in a blender. Blend until silky smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and let cool.
Add to a glass bowl (no metal!) and stir in the probiotic with a wood, plastic, or glass utensil.
Cover the bowl with cheesecloth and secure it with a rubber band. Let ferment at room temperature overnight or until desired tanginess is achieved.

Don't be alarmed if a crust forms, that simply means it's ready! Mix well and store in the fridge.

Vegan Sugar-Free Whipped Cream

I use this in coffee drinks, desserts, or just as a dip for my fruit. SO stupid easy!

Raw Vegan Whipped Cream

 15 ounce can of full fat coconut milk
1/2 tsp stevia ( I use vanilla sweet drops)
*1 tsp vanilla extract ( don't need if you use vanilla sweet drops)

Place your can of coconut milk in the fridge overnight upside down. Next day, turn the can right side up and carefully open the can. Strain out all the watery liquid, leaving the solids.  Mix your solids with stevia and vanilla. Whip up and serve.

Not all Broccoli is created equal

This is the tale of two broccoli. Today the broccoli we eat is nothing like the broccoli of our ancestors. None of the fruits and vegetables are. It has left our bodies in a state of starvation. We are overfed but malnourished. People are consuming massive amounts of non-food items that are manufactured vs real food that is pulled out of the ground, but even the real food is SO SUB PAR! It is from the soil Erosion, compaction, nutrient imbalance, pollution, acidification, water logging, loss of soil biodiversity and increasing salinity have been affecting soil across the globe, reducing its ability to support plant life and so grow crops. Our soils are deficient which is why everybody and their brother are now popping up with ailments you never heard from before. Quite simply... an auto-immune disease is really just the body eating itself. The body doesn't get what it needs so it starts attacking itself. This can all be prevented with proper nutrition.  

In a 2004 study of common garden vegetables there was found to be a significantly reliable decline in nutrients from 1950 to 1999 according to USDA data. Today I am just going to show broccoli. I have attached a chart to show the massive loss in nutrients, for example Broccoli has 2/3 less calcium than it did only 50 years earlier. Meaning you can eat and eat and eat that broccoli and still not reach the nutrition level you need. This is the same for all of our fruits and vegetables. This was one of the things I learned early on in my nutrition education. I had to self advocate and learn how to PREVENT the cancer from coming back. This is what led me to plant enzymes that are harvested BOTANICALLY (where they naturally grow).


Raw fruits and vegetables grown in nutrient-rich soils already contain the enzymes needed for us to digest the plants’ proteins and carbohydrates. Fruits and vegetables with the most enzymes when eaten raw include papayas, mangoes, pineapples, apples, avocados, carrots, grapefruit, spinach, and tomatoes. However, most people eat cooked, canned, and prepared foods that destroy the naturally-occurring enzymes that help us with digestion. My daily supplement has over 30 superfood plant enzymes in it. Meaning the fruit or vegetable or herb is picked when it is fully ready and then immediately the plant enzymes are taken out and freeze dried to maintain purity. It makes its way to my doorstep in a packet and I take it once a day for 5 salads worth of pure plant enzymes.


This is how I stay alkaline which keeps me cancer free. This is how I help my clients hit NED (No evidence of disease). I am here to help you, send me a message and let me hear what your struggles are. I betcha I can fix it with nutrition!
Will you get out of your way in order to feel better?

3 Ingredient Healthier Chocolate Ice Cream

During this time when we are all under quarantine for the notorious Coronavirus, I want to share more "pantry" recipes to help people make their cravings easily in a healthier way. Meaning quick things you can make from things that you have in your pantry (non-perishables). At the time of this post, these items are available and in-stock on Amazon. 

So if you are like me and you HAVE to have ice cream during shark week. Or maybe you just have to have ice cream because you love it, then this is for you...

3 Ingredient Healthier Chocolate Ice Cream
You will need 3 ingredients:

1 cup Cashews
1 can Coconut Milk (canned full fat)
1/2 bag chocolate chips 

note: I double this recipe 

If you like rich dark chocolate ice cream, use dark chocolate chips, If you like sweeter milk chocolate, use milk chocolate chips. 
Soak the cashews in lots of water overnight. Drain before use. 
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or on the stove with the coconut milk, then put in the fridge until it is cool. Next blend cashews with the coconut milk and chocolate mixture. Blend well in a blender. 

Next you can either churn in an ice cream maker, or just pour into a bread pan, cover and put in the freezer. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving so it is scoop-able. 

Also if you are looking for support, a community, and a way to not feel alone during this time. Please email me. I have a FREE support group. No strings, just support, encouragement and motivation regarding a healthy lifestyle. 

Erase the holiday treats and toxins with a 21 day detox

Everyone want this eraser for the fun they had over the weekend, or the fun they are about to have on #halloween ???

Then we have #Thanksgiving coming and after that #Christmas !!!

Do you have a plan? 

Fail to plan, plan to fail.

In addition to the crap we put into our bodies... we also have environmental toxins that work against us!

Our environment has become more and more toxic. Our bodies absorb pollution and harmful chemicals all our lives, along with the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink. These toxins can get stored in our bodies, clogging our cells and slowing down their natural functions.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, the average American has

approximately 219 #toxic chemicals stored in his body, primarily in fat cells. This toxic overload can help lead to premature aging, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. In fact, the American Cancer Society® states that 75 to 80% of cancer deaths are linked to environmental factors like toxins.

I have multiple groups coming up that will be doing a reset. In 21 days it will RECLAIM your body, accessing its inner chemistry and preparing for change. RELEASE the toxic compounds that are stored within your tissues. RESTORE your metabolism to maximum efficiency... and after 21 days you will have a full detox and feel AMAZING!!!

No working out, because your organs will be working hard!!!

Message me for more info about this life changing #Detox . 

Can't wait to help you reclaim your life! 

DM me or send me an email at momwhatsfordinner@yahoo.com for more info.

#BeYourHero

#VeganDetox

15 minute best red curry ever. Did I mention it's clean?

I have got a bowl full of yum!

The time has come again for me to do my 3 day cleanse. When I first did the cleanse it was much harder for me. Now it is so easy. I actually feel too full to finish my daily food portions. I love it because you get to eat real food.  If you are interested in trying out a 3 day no exercise cleanse, email me and I will send you over all the info. It is Vegan, Organic, Non-gmo, whole food cleanse.


This is the quickest easiest meal you can make... IF you have a trader joes nearby. When I am in a time bind I buy their asian stir fry veggie blend and whip this up. This is my go to meal when I am cleansing. It contains the veggies needed and your healthy fat. Totally cleanse approved. When we are not cleansing we just add our favorite chicken, fish or shrimp. You can add zoodles for a vegan thai ramen. We love it and I would eat it on or off the cleanse any day of the week!


15 minute Clean Red Curry  

1 tablespoon avocado oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp ginger minced
1 jar red curry paste (4Tbsp estimate)
4 cups broth
1 15-ounce can coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 package asian stir fry veggies mix from trader joes
-or-
Mixed raw veggies of choice (example: bell pepper, onion, mushroom, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots etc.)


Put on the stove a large pot (that has a lid for later use) with the oil on medium-high heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and veggies and cook them them until they are fragrant .. just a few minutes.

Add the curry paste. Stir everything together.

After a few minutes, add the broth, coconut milk, and fish sauce. Cover with the lid and bring everything to a boil.

Let the soup simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. 

Serve!

OPTIONAL: Serve with Lime Wedge, Jalapeno slices and 1 tsp freshly chopped Cilantro.

21 day organic plant based detox to get you alkaline

Rise and Shine! 

This is my #ThrowbackThursday to last year when I did my 21 day plant based detox. The food was AMAZING! Excited to lead several ladies through this next month! 

I have a couple spots left. If you ever wanted to truly know what foods you are allergic to, what makes you bloat, what causes the headaches, rashes, acne, fatigue, emotions, infertility, cramps etc..This is the process that will tell all. 

We slowly eliminate foods to get you to an alkaline state ( cancer can't live in this state!) Then we slowly add foods back so you can see, feel and KNOW what to avoid. Honestly everyone needs to do this at least once because KNOWLEDGE is key to a happy healthy life. 

Let me know if you want one of the last 2 spots left. We start after Valentine's day. Hit me up ASAP I expect these spots to go fast. momwhatsfordinner@yahoo.com

Halloween Fruit Cups

Halloween does not need to be filled of all things candy. We all know the kids will be throwing themselves onto all the candy that is handed out. So I like to make healthier options at home. Using Oranges and carving out a Jack-O-Lantern, makes this a playful after school snack. 

Halloween Fruit Cups

What you will need:

A pairing knife

Oranges

Items you want to fill the oranges with: apples, strawberries, grapes, pineapple, orange slices, blueberries, Candy, nuts...the possibilities are endless. 

Start off by cutting off the top of your orange.

Next you are going to use your knife to cut out the fruit. 

Then using your fingers, gently pull out the fruit.

Slice up the fruit you would like to put inside. 

Add your fruit to the "pumpkin orange". The citrus keeps the fruit from browning.

I cut the rind off of one of the apples and pushed it through the top of the orange to make a stem. 

You can keep them in the fridge up to 24 hours before you serve them. 

See how cute they are! 

Clean Eating Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Since I began eating clean, I am always so amazed at what I can make that tastes even better... but fuels my body rather than harms it. I have a sweet tooth just like anyone and I have those times that I HAVE to have dessert. So I have found solutions. This is one of my staples. 

If chocolate chip cookie dough is your thing, then this is the bar for you. I make a lot of larabars and everyone has their favorite. This one is mine. I love cookie dough, but I never eat it because I don't need the sugar and calories. For me, this tastes just like a great cookie dough and I cannot believe it is healthy! I told my husband I need to buy a crate of organic dates and cashews. I love that I can even eat this for breakfast and not feel guilty! 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Larabars

2 cups raw cashews 

2 cups medjool dates

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

3 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips

Add your cashews to a food processor and pulse until they resemble bread crumbs. Next add your dates. Make sure the pits have been removed. Add Vanilla and pulse until fully blended. 

Add mixture to an 8x8 pan, or similar size, prepared with parchment paper. Press down firmly. Top with mini chocolate chips and press them down. 

Place in the freezer for 1 hour and then cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. 

The Best Guacamole

I love this time of year here in California. It is not uncommon to pull up to a stop sign and there be a little farmer selling bags of fresh picked avocado's for $5. I snag a bag any time I can. They grow abundantly here, and it is not uncommon to drive through a neighborhood and have boxes of them on the curb labeled "free". That is what I used to do with my lemons and limes. 

I used to be afraid of Avocado's because of their fat. After having Cancer and the doctor telling me it is a perfect fat. A fat my body needs. I was so happy! I use them in everything from ranch dressing, to salads and sandwiches. More often than not I don't even need mayo or a sauce. They make everything creamy and delicious!

So here is my all time favorite way to make Guacamole. Creamy and Chunky at the same time. It is naturally gluten-free! We went over to our friends for game night and because I didn't want to be tempted to eat food that was bad for me, I brought sliced cucumbers to dip into it. Yum! Everyone else loved the Organic chips I brought, but I was a good girl! :)

Guacamole
by Mom What's For Dinner

1 cup diced sweet onion

4 garlic cloves minced

4 serrano chiles minced (with seeds for spicy)

Juice of 2 limes 

5 ripe avocados 

coarse salt 

Put the onion, garlic, chiles,lime juice and Avocados in a bowl. 

Use a large serving fork and mix up the ingredients. Then press the fork around the sides of the bowl mashing the Avocado. This will make a chunky guacamole. If you like Cilantro, by all means add it. We love it, but I know for some people it is a cringe ingredient. ( I will never understand that way of thinking ). But I aim to please. 

There you go! The best guacamole ever! 

Before and after 21 day plant based detox results

For my #ThrowbackThursday I am showing you what we looked like 21 days ago, vs how we look today! We finished the 21 day plant based detox#UltimateReset and I am excited to share with you our results. 

I lost 9.9lbs 

My husband Randy lost 15.5lbs

I am leading others through this plant based detox we just did. If you are interested in the program let me know! I would love to help you! 

What is it? •For starters I don't want you exercising for the three weeks! I want you to fully get the physical benefits of this program. •Each of the three phases prepares your body to completely and comprehensively detox, cleanse, heal and RESET from the inside out. •You'll eat FULL delicious meals daily with an amazing cooking class DVD and intricate meal guide (as well as a step by step cooking website).

✔ No starvation! 

✔ No juicing. 

Just while food supplements and a structured schedule daily. AND my #superfood wellness shake too!!! •You'll be supported in a private group of others and encouraged to take time for YOU daily. Yoga. Epsom Salt and Dry Brushing. I'll support you through it all! {your inner journey will parallel the external}

This is fantastic if you....

•Struggle to lose the weight you want

•Brain fog

•Soda Addiction

•Sugar Dependency •Exhaustion

•Poor sleep

•Skin issues

•IVF history •high blood pressure

•pre-Diabetes

•Gas, bloating and other tummy issues

•Depression, Anxiety or mood issues ...and more.

Email me if you could use help and support in doing this!

momwhatsfordinner@yahoo.com

Lower your cholesterol without medication

How many 57 year old men do you know with bloodwork like a teenager? 

My husband just got home from his annual screening at his work. CHECK THIS OUT!!! 

We are on day 15 of our 21 day plant based ‪#‎detox‬ and we are both in SHOCK! He just got his bloodwork back from the doctor and his results are OUTSTANDING! 

ALL WITHOUT ANY MEDICATION!!!! The doctor said he doesn't see this good of results in his patients that are on medicine for lowering their cholesterol!

I was going to wait until his final before and after picture to tell you, but we can't wait. Anyone with the following issues needs to get on this detox STAT.

Look I have been sitting over here quiet while you all are sad about David Bowie or Alan Rickman or the other 20 celebrities that have dies this year alone from cancer. YOU ARE NEXT IF YOU DON'T DO SOMETHING!!!!!! Stop saying you can't afford it. I know how much medical bills cost.

Do you:

•Struggle to lose the weight you want

•Have high ‪#‎cholesterol‬

•Brain fog

•Soda ‪#‎Addiction‬

•Sugar ‪#‎Dependency‬ 

•Exhaustion

•Poor sleep

•Skin issues

•IVF history 

•high blood pressure

• ‪#‎Diabetes‬

•Gas, bloating and other tummy issues

•Depression, ‪#‎Anxiety‬ or mood issues .

I am ready to help lead you through it step by step.

My husband is 57 and a hardcore carnivore and he is doing it just fine and saving his life in the process. ‪#‎ItsYourTurn‬ 

Hit me up when you are ready. 

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momwhatsfordinner@yahoo.com

‪#‎iBelieveInYou‬ 

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