Merry Christmas!! Happy Holidays!!

Acorn Squash Salad

 

Wow! I very much enjoyed eating this for supper last night and lunch today.

Chicken, roasted acorn squash and toasted acorn seeds with olive oil and balsamic dressing. EASY!

Great winter food. The acorn squash is high in Vitamin A, E, B6, C and minerals like potassium and magnesium. Acorn roasted seeds are packed full of minerals such as zinc, magnesium, manganese and iron.

Delicious!

Juicing

Full of concentrated enzymes, vitamins, and minerals for the best absorption of nutrients and all at the same time giving your digestive organs a rest.

Juice yourself back to health, to increase energy, strengthen immunity, for a glowing complexion and reduce the risk of diseases.

Store it in a glass container for the more environmentally friendly choice.

Choose organic. The veggies I used in this juice were from Lunds farms in Alberta. Carrots, beets and Apples.

The best time to drink is on an empty stomach, start the day off with a bang of delight :)

Power House Breakfast

This was a great start to my exciting day :)

Big day? eat this.

pumpernickel toast
1 farmers market egg
spinach
guacamole
coconut oil
sea salt, pepper and (optional) nutritional yeast

Popeye always recommends spinach because it makes ya strong! rich in iron, fiber and vitamin A.
Eggs are also high in vitamin A and selenium which makes this a good for your skin meal.
Of course the avocado in the guacamole is a skin food as well. It is high in the B's and high in minerals such as magnesium, iron and manganese. I could go on with the nutritional value in this meal but I don't want to overwhelm you.

Eat, eat and eat! Keep the questions coming to  jennhruby@gmail.com

Peace.
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A Sailorette's Breakfast

For any beauty that's driven to feel and look fabulous!

1 piece of pumpernickel
Almond butter
Maple syrup (organic grade b) or agave
Cacao nibs

Energy boosting, full of antioxidants and magnesium. Feeling down? not after eating this you wont. This piece of heaven will make you a lover

Get yourself a sexy apron

I don't know about you, but an apron is a must in my kitchen :)

Krafting Kale

So many things to do with kale, and my favorite is Kale chips.
Kale is your friend with Benefits, so take advantage of that good old kale.
Kale is a powerhouse of nutrition. It is high in fiber, iron, vitamin K, A, C, antioxidants and Calcium.
So eat kale in as many ways as you can:)

Simple.
Tear up a bunch of kale
1 tablespoon of olive oil
sprinkle sea salt
Nutrition yeast (optional. I like nutritional yeast for its B vitamins and cheesy flavor)

Massage with your hands and either put in the dehydrator or oven. If in the oven put on the lowest heat you can (should be around 150-170), and bake for about 45min or until crispy.

Be creative and craft your own Kale.

Questions? comment below or e-mail me at jennhruby@gmail.com

Kohlrabi - Yum

Wow! I can't believe I just discovered this veggie. Delicious and nutritious snack food that I believe should be eaten raw. Crisp & Juicy, high in fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and folate.

Cut this beauty up and eat it as a snack on its own or with dips. Shred it and add to salads. Do it!
I purchased this one at the kingsland farmers market from Lunds farms. Lunds sells certified organic produce and they are local. http://www.lundsorganic.com/

 

Good Morning Breakfast!

Easy Eggs

• coconut oil
• eggs
• kale (preferably organic)
• sea salt
• Nutritional Yeast (optional if you need some B vitamins in your diet, the vitamins that make you smile and help with digestion. Oh... and P.S. it's a non-active yeast )

Warming foods - Eat to Heat!

It's time to change a few of the things you eat and incorporate warming foods into your diet.

• Cayenne
• Ginger
• Cumin
• Carob
• Garlic
• Cinnamon
• Basil
• Chives
• Fennel
• Rosemary
• Millet
• Quinoa

Each person is unique and it varies from person to person which of these foods will work best for you. Keep warm this season. Recipes to follow with these specific ingredients.

Looking for a recipe with a certain ingredient or how to cook something...ask me! You can ask below in the comments or e-mail me at jennhruby@gmail.com

Witches' Brew - Happy Halloween!

Yummy In My Belly Beet Soup

• 4 carrots
• 1/2 yellow onion
• 1 small yam
• 5 small beets
• 2 liters of filtered water
• pinch of cayenne
• sea salt to taste
• bay leaf
• 1 & 1/2 Vegetable bouillon cube (I like McCormick - no MSG, artificial colouring and they use sea salt)
• oh...and don't forget the Magic!

Boil all ingredients then let them simmer until you can put a fork through the carrots (not too soft). Blend in food processor and put back in the pot on low heat. Grate the beets blend and add to soup...and eat!!!!

Ps. Take out the bay leaves before blending.

Make and let me know.

EatRealFood

THE KEY TO EATING HEALTHY?

AVOID ANY FOOD THAT HAS A

TV COMMERCIAL!

Easy to make snack food...

Hummus!

1can of chickpeas
1heaping tablespoon of tahini (optional)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1-2 cloves of garlic (optional)
Squeeze of lemon (optional)
Sea salt
Pepper
Cayenne , cumin (optional)
And water to thin out.

Blend and viola!! Eat with carrots, cucumber, gluten free crackers or whole grain crackers.

Delicious and nutritious snack:)

FOOD

1. Buy it with thought
2. Cook it with care
3. Use less meat & wheat
4. Serve just enough
5. Use what is left

Food administration -1917

Eat less crap, eat more food!

Eat less crap:

C - carbonated drinks
R - refined sugars
A - artificial sweeteners & colours
P - processed foods

Eat more food:

F - fruits & veggies
O - organic lean protein
O - omega 3 fatty acids
D - drink water

Do you need help making this change??

Why you should swallow that green stuff called wheatgrass...

1. Detoxifier - helps purify the liver, removes heavy metals from body and heals colon wall
2. High in enzymes ad helps improve digestion
3. Alkaline, cleanses and builds the blood
4. Increases energy
5. Complete protein
6. Helps with weight loss
7. Anti-inflammatory
8. One of the best sources of living chlorophyll available
9. Restores fertility
10. Chlorophyll improves blood sugar problems

Wheatgrass is an easy and cheap way to incorporate health into your diet.

Wheat grass is the sweet grass for a sweet ass!! What do you think of wheat grass? please share your comments :)

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A Random draw of the new followers for the winner will be announced on Novemeber 1, 2013.
The Nutrition consultation will include a menu specific to your indivdual needs, recipes, assessment on which body system needs focus, and tips on tricks on weight loss, lifestyle changes or food alternatives.

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Herbs that Help!

Bloated? Try Parsley.
Parsley relieves water retention by preventing salt from being reabsorbed into bodily tissues. Add parsley to salads, rice and grain dishes or dips

Feeling Down? Add Basil.
Basil boosts the brain's production of dopamine and serotonin. Eat with tomatoes, strawberries, on pizza and pasta's.

Tired? Use Cilantro.
Cilantro binds to heavt metals such as mecury in the blood and carries them out of the body. This reverses toxin buildup that causes chronic fatigue, joint pain and depression. Cilantro is delicious with avocados, black beans, in salads and dips.

Congested? Sprinkle on the Cayenne.
links to inflammation, less sinus congestion and pressure. Try it with dips, roasted vegetables, soups, eggs and beans.

Herbs & Healing

Get real people, you need water!

Top 5 Hydrating Foods

Of course it's important to drink water, but don't mistake certain foodsthat may be part of that intake. Quench your thirst with these nutritous foods that also help carry nutrients to our cells.Our bodies are made of 60% water and we need water for our body system to function. For example sweat, we need water to sweat. You loose water when you sweat or urinate, so it is important to stay hydrated. Not only do theses foods hydrate and noursih they keep your skin looking radiant and bright. Wanna look beautiful...drink water!

Here are my top 5 hydrating foods:

Cucumber 96% - also high in Vitamin C and rich in caffeic acid (which is an antioxidant)
Watermelon 96% - calcium, magnesium and potassium found in this fruit
Pineapple 95% - packed with bromelain which helps in digestion
Blueberries 95% - high level of antioxidants
Tomatoes 94% - high in lycopene, an antioxident that may help protect you from certain cancers

These foods are also good for eliminating toxins from your body and restoring balance.

Have more questions?

Ask Jenn at  jennhruby@gmail.com