Recipe:

Serves 4

1 cup quinoa (cooked) I like to cook quinoa in 1/2 vegetable broth and 1/2 water for extra flavor

• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 5 scallions, chopped and divided
• 3 garlic cloves, diced
• a bit of fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup frozen peas
• A splash of Teriyaki sauce or Hoison sauce
• A splash of soy sauce or tamari sauce

Heat  olive oil in a pan over a high heat. Add onion and carrot and cook until soft. Add 3 scallions, garlic and ginger to the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add in the cooked quinoa and mix around.  Add in frozne peas. Add a splash of the Teriyaki and a splash of the Tamari sauce depending on how flavorful you want it. Add in eggs, let scramble, and mix around it. Let cook until egg is fully mixed in and cooked through. Add additional tamari sauce or olive oil if it gets too dry. Once done add extra scallions to the top and spicy Chinese mustard if desired.

My two and a half year old daughter is a choc-aholic. She has a major sweet tooth so I am always looking for healthy dessert recipes. This brownie recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar free, and FULL of taste. She loved them.

Recipe: 

1 can black beans

4 tbsp coconut oil

3 teaspoons stevia (You could sweeten with raw honey, agave, or maple syrup as well.)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup Shaklee Energizing Soy Protein

1/2 cup water

3 organic eggs

Blend all ingredients.

After blended add 1 cup of chocolate chips (Dairy free or regular)

Walnuts if you desired

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Don’t overcook or they will dry out!

The old me

All throughout my childhood and early adult life I had been plagued with sinus related issues. When I was an infant, I suffered from the Croup.  I battled with Bronchitis on an annual basis, sometimes even more than once a year. I was susceptible to seasonal allergies that were prevalent in both the Spring and Fall, and was also highly allergic to indoor allergy stimulus like dust and pet hair.  I was constantly getting colds and sinus infections.  I was always sneezing and blowing my nose, and if not for the discovery of Puffs Plus, I would have likely had a nose redder than Rudolph.  At different times in my life I had seen specialists with the hopes of addressing and resolving my problems, but I had just become so used to it all that it was easier for me to deal with things than it was for me to follow a regiment of shots and medications. I also lived on over the counter allergy medication and was pretty much miserable without it.

That all changed 3 years ago when I started to improve my nutrition though all natural supplementation.  Since that time, my allergy issues (both indoor and outdoor) are hardly noticeable to me or those around me.  I have had bronchitis only once, and I no longer am constantly sick battling a cold or sinus infection.    Most importantly of all, the quality of my life has greatly improved.

Below are a list of the products that have helped me the most! 

1. Shaklee Nutriferon

Nutriferon is a plant based supplement I take on a daily basis to boost my immune system. This product is a blend of 4 plant extract that boost the body’s own production of *Interferon, which is crucial to healthy immune function.

2. Shaklee Vitalizer

I consider this product to be the foundation of my everyday health. Providing my body with all of the vitamins, minerals and nutrients that it needs to function at it’s best.

3. Shaklee Alfalfa 

Alfalfa is a super green that helps with inflammation and has also been known to reduce allergy symptoms by helping to boost the immune system and also may act as an antihistamine. The source of Alfalfa you are taking is very important as much of the global supply has been known to be contaminated. We always use Shaklee products in our family because they guarantee that their products are always safe and pure. With a 57 year old reputation in the industry for being the best we know we can trust what they put out on the market!

**If you have questions about where to begin in combating seasonal allergies or sinus problems you can contact us for a free health assessment.

Around this time I also found out I was pregnant with my now 2.5 year old daughter, Olivia. I went in search of a prenatal vitamin that I could trust to not have any chemicals or heavy metals in it and was introduced to Shaklee vitamins. I switched over to Shaklee vitalizer immediately and would go on to take it religiously for the next 3 years. I also began drinking a Shaklee 180 smoothie every morning for breakfast.

About a year ago I went off of my medication. This is not something that I would recommend someone else doing, but nevertheless I did it. Two weeks ago I went to the doctor to have blood work done and was expecting a lecture for going off of my meds. Much to my surprise (and my doctors) my thyroid function is completely normal, not even borderline. Seeing as I am now pregnant with my second child they will be watching my thyroid very closely, but I am still completely stunned and amazed by the fact that my thyroid is healthy and I am thrilled that I do not have to go back on medication.

What I find most amazing is that your body knows how to heal itself when given proper nutrition. Once given the nutrition that my body needed my hormones balanced and my thyroid began to function normally.  I am so thankful that Shaklee products came into my life when they did and that I stuck with it and allowed my body to heal itself. I am thrilled to be able to share my story with others who are also looking for natural solutions to thyroid health.

Recipe: 

Vanilla Chai Shaklee 180 protein powder 

1 teaspoon sweet potato

1/2 banana

handful spinach

ice cubes

1 cup almond milk

Best and most delicious way to start the day.

I made these insanely delicious peanut butter cups last night. It was HARD to only eat 2, they were so good. They also happen to be detox friendly, jam packed with protein,vegan, gluten free, and healthy. Huge score in my book!

Ingredients: 

• 1 Cup Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, or any nut or seed butter.
• 2/3 cup raw honey or agave
• 1/2 cup flax meal
• 2 cups gluten free oats
• 1 cup Shaklee 180 Vanilla protein
• Dark Chocolate chips

Directions: 

Mix all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Roll into 1 inch balls. Press down on a plate or cookie sheet until slightly flattened. Press a large, dark chocolate chip into the middle of each cookie. Refrigerate or keep at room temperature.