Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Soaked Oatmeal With Gluten-Free Option

Soaked Oatmeal With Gluten-Free Option
Yields: 2 servings

Ingredients
    Step One: Soaking Oats
  • 1 cup organic oats make sure it is not quick oats
  • 1 tbsp rolled rye flakes (For Gluten Free see note below)
  • 1 tsp raw apple cider vinegar (or fresh-squeezed lemon juice)
  • Pinch of Celtic sea salt
  • Step Two: Cooking
  • 1 1/4 cup plain homemade almond milk (or raw whole milk)
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon( Be sure not to add to much cinnamon as this can lower you sugar)
  • 1/3 cup your favorite fruit, raisins, cherries, blueberries or a combo (Remember dried fruit is higher in sugar so I personally do not recommend it)
  • Pure organic raw honey to taste (about 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoon or less if you are trying to control your sugar or you can omit this part and just use fruits to sweeten the oatmeal)
Instructions On Soaking Oats
    Step One: Soaking Instructions
  1. Place above ingredients into a glass mixing bowl or jar. Add enough warm filtered water to completely cover the mixture by 1-2 inches. Mix well to combine.
  2. Cover the bowl or jar and place it in a warm area of your kitchen for about 12-24 hours.
  3. Step Two: Cooking Instructions
  4. Once soaking time is completed, drain oat mixture in a fine-mesh strainer and gently rinse.
  5. Add drained oat mixture to a small saucepan. Add milk and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Immediately turn down heat and add cinnamon. Stir frequently and continue to simmer another couple of minutes or so, until oatmeal is cooked to desired consistency. My daughter likes it when it is a bit mushy so I cook it for a little longer but not to much or it will become a paste.
  6. Sweeten with raw organic honey to taste. Serve into individual serving bowls and top with a little bit of milk or organic yogurt.
Notes
For Gluten Free: If you’re gluten-free and are able to tolerate oats, I recommend using certified Gluten Free rolled oats and combining them with ground buckwheat groats (not rye) for your soak. Buckwheat is actually a fruit, not a grain, and is completely gluten-free. It's often sold as buckwheat "cereal" (because it's slightly ground).
Substitutions: If you do not have access to rolled rye flakes, you can always use rye, whole spelt 
Alternate Serving Option: Follow above recipe, except do not include fruit or cinnamon and just serve the cooked oatmeal into a bowl and top with a bit of plain whole milk yogurt and fresh seasonal berries.

Organic Buckwheat Groats are the hulled seeds of the buckwheat plant. These soft white seeds have a mild flavor, but when toasted or roasted, they have a delightfully intense flavor. 

Quick OatsThese have been pre-steamed, rolled very thinly and cut into smaller pieces. They are not nearly as flavorful as other options. They are the thinnest.

Rolled oats are traditionally oat groats that have been de-husked, steamed and then rolled into flat flakes under heavy rollers before being stabilized by being lightly toasted. Also rolled oats that are sold as oatmeal usually, but not always, have had the tough bran removed. They have often, but not always, been lightly baked or pressure-cooked or "processed" in some fashion.

Steel-cut oats are whole grain groats (the inner portion of the oat kernel) which have been cut into pieces. Steel-cut oats come in different grades depending on the size of the pieces: pinhead (the largest), coarse, medium and fine. Steel-cut oats take longer to cook than instant or rolled oats due to their minimal processing, typically 15–30 minutes (less, if pre-soaked). 



Here’s an extract from Nourishing Traditions which explains the reason for soaking your oats

All grains contain phytic acid (an organic acid in which phosphorous is bound) in the outer layer or bran. Untreated phytic acid can combine with calcium, magnesium, copper, iron especially zinc in the intestinal track and block their absorption.

This is why a diet high in un-fermented whole grains may led to serious mineral deficiencies and bone loss. The modern misguided practice of consuming large amounts of unprocessed bran often improves colon transit time at first but may lead to irritable bowel syndrome and, in the long term, many other adverse effects. 

Soaking allows enzyme, lactobacilli and other helpful organisms to break down and neutralize phytic acid. As little as seven hours of soaking in warm acidulated water will neutralize a large portion of phytic acid in grains. The simple practice of soaking cracked or rolled cereal grains overnight will vastly improve their nutritional benefits.

Resources:  WebMD.The Nourishing Home,Keeper Of The Home, Uncle Toby, The Kitchn

Monday, February 23, 2015

Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Blast


I wanted to share with you this recipe I came up with when I wasn't sure what to drink. I was so thirsty but not for water and of course I didn't want to head for the soda. So I decided to make a quick refreshing drink made with only four items.


What you'll need...


  • 2 bottles of water
  • 1 Lemon
  • Five strawberries, fresh or frozen.
  • Sugar (if you feel you need a bit)



First you start out pouring both bottles in your cup or mason jar. Don't fill it up too much just enough to add sugar later.


Now after we pour the water, you squeeze the lemon in. If the seeds fall in that's okay, just get a tight nit strainer and strain it out. After you have squeezed the lemon, in a blender or food processor  put the strawberries with a bit of the lemon water you made and process away.Until it's a bit smooth and chunky at the same time.

Then just mix into the glass and add a bit of sugar or stevia if needed.


Now Enjoy!! your homemade strawberry lemonade blast!! 


I made my family quite a few that we can save for during the week. 


Enjoy! :) 

Sunday, February 22, 2015

Easy Watercress Salad

This is a a very easy watercress salad to make and it has great health benefits. If you have never eaten watercress it has a bit of a pepper taste and looks like a mini tree in your bowl.

All you will need for this recipe will be

Watercress
Radishes
Extra virgin olive oil
Pink Himalayan Salt

Take your watercress a small bushel should be enough for one person if you will be severing more this of course will change.  Give them a quick rinse and place in your bowl, at this time also rinse of your radishes and cut off the ends and cut them thinly be sure to be careful when cutting and add to your salad bowl.

Salt to taste and and a small amount of olive oil, remember this will change depending how many will be served but always follow the rule of thumb less is best and their you are all done and ready to enjoy your watercress salad.







Watercress 
Eating watercress daily has the ability to significantly reduce DNA damage to blood cells and further to resist DNA damage caused by free radicals, according to a two-year research project at the University of Ulster.

Watercress is very low in calories, but contains phytonutrients like isothiocyanates and antioxidants with a plethora of disease-preventive properties. Gluconasturtiin, a glucosinolate compound providing the peppery flavor, is one of them, contained in the leaves and stems and providing phenethyl isothiocyanates, shown to inhibit carcinogens.

Manganese is a cofactor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase, and calcium for strong bones and teeth come in high doses when you eat watercress.

Radishes
Radishes are part of the Brassicaceae family Radishes also have both anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Some of the most important nutrients and minerals found in radishes include potassium, vitamin C, folate, fiber, manganese, copper, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B6, riboflavin and sodium.

Pink Himalayan Salt
A natural and ridiculously pure mineral substance it is gathered from the Himalayan Mountains has been used for thousands and thousands of years. Himalayan salt is made of the same components as table salt but since the crystal structure is larger than refined salt, and by volume- this salt therefore has LESS sodium per 1/4 t. serving- because the sea salt crystals or flakes take up less room on a teaspoon than highly refined tiny table salt grains.

Packs a hearty 80+ minerals and elements- Himalayan salts are mineral packed crystals which formed naturally within the earth made up of 85.62% sodium chloride and 14.38% other trace minerals including: sulphate, magnesium, calcium, potassium, bicarbonate, bromide, borate, strontium, and fluoride (in descending order of quantity).

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Flavored Fruit Water



I did a post a while back on on grilling hot dogs and I was asked about the drink and here it is a very easy drink you can make anytime and much healthier for you, more affordable and you get a treat after you are done with your drink.

All you will need to make this flavored water is filtered water, 1/3 of an organic lemon and two organic strawberry. Make sure to wash them and cut them up place them in your glass or mason jar put in the fridge let it sit there until it gets cold and enjoy

There you go very easy and simple, you can do this also with other fruits of your choice just remember to not add more fruit than water.

And a side note shortly I will be moving the blog, I will post when 

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Banana Porridge With Cream Yogurt

This banana porridge is so easy to make because you don't have to use oats, so you don't have to cook it quick and easy. This is a very simple breakfast or snack that you can make at anytime and it doesn't take much effort and it is really healthy for you.

You will need:
3. Cinnamon
4. Banana





All you will need are these four (4) ingredients and you will have a really tasty treat and a healthy one. 

1.Pour some of the yogurt in a bowl or cup as much as you would like to eat.

2.Then add a tablespoon of the raw honey to taste

3.Half a teaspoon of cinnamon

4.Cut up one (1) the banana in small pieces

and mix well to combine all the ingredients and enjoy a healthy low calorie treat and a good source of energy.

The reason for the cream yogurt,because it makes more of a porridge feel, you can substitute it with regular yogurt or Greek just make sure to make it organic. You can also substitute the bananas with other fruits that you like, no dried fruit as they have a higher sugar content. Enjoy

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Parmesan Chicken Meatballs with Steamed Broccoli and Garlic Bread

This was a very tasty recipe to make and don't be scared to try it as you see all the ingredients below you is a very easy recipe to make and remember as always you can omit the bread to cut down on the carbohydrate and make it a bit healthier.


Here are the ingredients that I used:

Emeals Prep


Parmesan Chicken Meatballs w/Steamed Broccoli and Garlic Bread
Serves 4
An Italian inspired dish that is sure to make your mouth water.
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Prep Time
20 min
Total Time
40 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 lb Ground Chicken
  2. 1/2 Cup breadcrumbs
  3. 1/4 cup finely diced onions
  4. 1 Teaspoon dried parsley
  5. 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  6. 1 clove garlic,minced
  7. 1 egg
  8. 14 oz jar of pizza sauce
  9. 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
  10. Sliced Mozzarella Cheese
Side Dishes
  1. 16oz bag of broccoli
  2. 1 Loaf Garlic bread
Instructions
  1. In a Medium bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs,onions,parsley,Parmesan,salt and pepper to taste, garlic and egg. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls; place on baking sheet. In another bowl, mix 1/4cup of pizza sauce with olive oil; brush over each meatball. bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Spoon more sauce on each meatball; top with cheese. Broil 3 to 5 minutes until cheese begins to brown. Serve with remaining sauce.
Side Dishes
  1. Steam broccoli as directed and season to taste. Prepare bread per package instructions.
Adapted from From E-meals
First Step:
Ground Turkey
 Second step:
Mixing all ingredients
 Third Step:
Rounded turkey meatballs Fourth step:
Turkey meatballs with light sauce Fifth Step:
Turkey meatballs baked
 Sixth Step:
Completed Look For Emeals Dish
 Plate and your done!
Emeals plated and ready to eat
Dish plated and ready to eat

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

A Twist On The Cuban Sandwich

Let’s start this with a question, who loves chicken nuggets? Everyone loves chicken nuggets from kids to grown ups, its great and easy to prepare and it is so tasty.  It is just one of those foods that you can do anything with.
Tyson Panko Chicken nuggets are great for  after school snacks the kids will love them and I wont lie so do I. The best part of Tyson Panko Chicken nuggets is that they are really great for a quick and easy meal and they taste great this is really number one factor, as a parent we all want to give our families healthy and tasty meals. Now this is essential since summer is right around the corner the kids will be home and having healthy meal plans are a most for  summer snacks.  
You can change this to a much healthier version by omitting the bread



 Below is one that has all the goodies that kids as well as adults will love, you have your Tyson Panko Chicken nuggets, your pretzel bun and pickles just to name a few. This recipe is a twist on the Cuban sandwich with a spicy Spanish BBQ sauce, this is easy to make and everyone in the family will love.Panko Tyson Chicken Nuggets
 Get all your ingredients ready
1. Cilantro            4. Lime                        7.  (1) One Garlic Clove
2. Mustard            5. Red Onion            8. Panko Tyson Chicken Nuggets            
3. Lemon               6. Swiss Cheese 
Panko Tyson Chicken Nuggets
Mix well and put aside ready to dip
 1/4 cupBBQ Sauce
1 TBS Cilantro minced
1 TBS Lime Two Garlic Clove minced
Panko Tyson Chicken Nuggets  Spread mustard on both top of pretzel buns, and on bottom layer put sliced pickles and cut in half your Tyson Panko chicken nuggets put the Panko chicken nuggets on the pickles and put half of Swiss cheese and put the other half of the nuggets and another layer of Swiss cheese.  The lemon is if you would like to put a few drops to the chicken nuggets before serving. You can put the sandwich in the oven to melt some of the cheese, once it has melted plate it pour some of the dipping sauce and enjoy. This will be a great tasting dish for the entire family.
Panko Tyson Chicken Nuggets
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