Combating the root of all disease with veggies

Can we talk about veggies for a minute?

While getting an education in nutrition, there was one thing I heard over and over. "the root of disease is inflammation". So when people are getting on you about sugar, or processed foods, it is because it has been proven over and over and over again... they cause inflammation ... and what is the root of all disease? Inflammation!!! So let's focus on what can help that! VEGGIES! Here are my top 6 reasons you need more veggies (I have a much longer list if you want it), and below are some tips and tricks I use to get in more veggies! When you know better you do better!

Top 6 benefits of getting in your veggies:

1.  Decreases inflammation - Green leafy vegetables contain powerful antioxidants, flavonoids, carotenoids, and vitamin C—all of which help protect against cellular damage. 
2. Improves gut health - Foods high in fiber, especially certain types of fiber and resistant starches called prebiotics, play a major role in keeping our gut bacteria in balance. Many vegetables are an excellent source of prebiotics. Eating healthy plant foods can alter your gut bacteria for the better in a matter of a few days!
3. .Aids in weight management because they are

• -Low in calories and carbs. 
• -High in fiber and water so they keep you feeling full longer.
• -Take up a lot of room in your stomach to keep you feeling full.
• -The fiber contains prebiotics and feed the “good” bacteria in the gut.

        4. Decreases risk of type 2 diabetes - the more plant foods you eat, the lower your risk of type 2 diabetes. This is due to the antioxidant action which reduces insulin resistance and/or inflammation as well as they contain fiber, vitamins, & minerals. 

5. Decreases risk of heart disease and stroke -Vegetables contain a wide variety of plant compounds that play an important role in heart health, including decreased cholesterol, improved blood vessel functioning, lowered blood pressure and decreased inflammation.


6. Lowers blood pressure - this benefit comes from from fiber, vitamins and minerals such as potassium and magnesium that are in the veggies. The potassium is especially important as it balances out the negative effect of salt, which helps to lower blood pressure.

So ... you don't like veggies... what to do now? 

I got you boo. 

My top 2 go-to's are right here. 

A quick fix I use to get in a full serving of veggies is Power Greens 

Power Greens contains veggies like cucumber, kale, and spinach to deliver a full serving of vegetables in each scoop. Plus, this potent Boost supports the body's natural acid/alkaline balance.  I mix mine with my pre-workout energy, but you can just mix it with water and take the shot like a frat boy, or you can mix it with your favorite smoothie. It is super easy and something I am so thankful for. Being a cancer survivor I work on staying alkaline and this is my number one quick fix to take after having something acidic (like coffee or alcohol). 

The second one is my daily non-negotiable for so many reasons, but since we are talking veggies today here is a chart showing what is in in each serving of Shakeology :

Pretty amazing right? So PLEASE stop saying you can't get them in. If you truly want to live a healthy life YOU NEED YOUR VEGGIES and I have a solution for you! You can get both your Shakeology and your Power greens HERE . Please send me a message if you do so I can send over a bunch of free recipes to help you enjoy every bit of it! 

One simple change in your life that can be the SOLUTION to so many things.

💥Who is ready to take one simple step in their life to start feeling better?

Let’s just IGNORE the fact that this superfood shake will CURB your appetite, help your hair and nails GROW, help LOWER your cholesterol, EASE YOUR STRESS levels, can CLEAR your skin, TASTES great, and has the equivalent to..... 

7 raw carrots 
6 cups raw broccoli
3 raw onions
4 cups raw mushrooms
3 cups romaine
10 cups raw cauliflower
1 cup peas
4 cups radishes
1 bowl of exotic fruit
6 cups nonfat yogurt
1 shot of wheatgrass

💥Just ONE yummy shake a day will give you 100%(or more) of:

•Vitamin A
•Vitamin C
•Vitamin B1
•Vitamin B6
•Vitamin B12
•Copper

It gives you 50% or more of
•Vitamin D
•Vitamin E
•Vitamin K1
•Vitamin B2
•Folic Acid
•Chromium

And SO MUCH MORE!!! Drinking this every day helps me stay #CancerFree It is my NUMBER ONE solution in my life and I LOVE helping others feel this good. I was able to throw out ALL other vitamins, minerals, probiotics, adaptagens, prebiotics etc... so I SAVE a ton. If you are ready for this solution in your life, reach out! All my clients also get a weekly meal plan, recipes, shopping lists and more to help them make healthy choices.

Let's all get BETTER in 2018!! 
Message me NOW at momwhatsfordinner@yahoo.com and let's get you started!

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.