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2015-03-21T06:50:00.003-07:00

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Company Coming salads by Jean Pare
Refreshing and crisp with a creamy. Contains an excellent mixture

Tiny frozen peas, thawed 1cup   250 ml
Chopped celery   2./3 cup 150 ml
Fined chopped onion 1/4 cup 50 ml
salad dressing (or mayonnaise) 1/2 cup 125 ml
Milk 3 tbsp. 50 ml
Prepared mustard   1/2 tsp. 2 ml
Granulated sugar   1/2 tsp. 2 ml
Salt 1/4 tsp. 1 ml
Pepper 1/16 tsp. 0.5 ml
Head lettuce, cut or torn, lightly packed 4 cups 1L
dark green, such as Romaine or spinach, cut or torn, lightly packed

Combined peas, celery and onion in a large bowl.
Mix next 6 ingredients in a small container. Add to celery mixture. Stir.
Cover and chill until before serving
Add lettuce, dark greens and bacon. Toss to coat. Serve 6.

Quick and easy family favourites

2015-03-21T06:45:00.002-07:00

( From Quick and easy family favorites by Vickie and JoAnn)Fresh Summer flavors burst each scoop of this chunky dip. Tortilla chips are a good choice for dipping.

3 tomatoes, dices3 avocados, peel, pitted, and diced4 green onions, thinly sliced4.5 Oz. can diced green chiles, undrained3 T. olive oil11/2 T. cider vinegar1 t. garlic salt1/4 pepperCombined tomatoes, avocados, onions and chiles in a large bowl; set asides, Whisk together olive oil and remaining 4 ingredients; drizzle over vegetable and toss well. Cover and chill.Make 5 cups. by Vickie, Gooseberry PatchWeight Loss the Easy Ways

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2011-10-01T15:42:00.000-07:00

CRAVE Super Food Mix Shakes

Lean meats and seafood are packed with protein, but they can taste bland even when grilled. Spice them up with your own batch of hot sauce.

When you’re not drinking and enjoying the delicious and nutritious CRAVE Super Food Mix Shakes, take some time to enjoy the creating a healthy meal with these salsas. These smoking hot recipies are sure to please even the mildest palette.

You can customize your salsa to pair with anything you desire but we have listed a healthy entree that complements it best. Enjoy these delicious salsa recipes while staying on track with the PVX Lifestyle!

Smoky Tomato- Pairs well with beef, chicken, tuna steaks
ONLY 21 Calories per 2 Tbsp!

What you’ll need:
2 canned chipotle chilies in adobo, plus 1 tbsp of sauce
2 cups canned tomatoes
¼ cup slice onion
3 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp honey
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tsp grated orange zest, plus ¼ cup o.j.
½ tsp salt, plus extra to taste

In a blender, puree all the ingredients until smooth

In a saucepan, bring the puree to a boil; lower the heat and simmer until it no longer tastes raw, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Pour the sauce into two freshly washed and dried jars. (It’ll keep in the fridge for 1 month) Makes about 2 cups

Make it Sweeter
Instead of tomatoes and tomato paste, use 1/3 cups of ketchup and omit the honey. Add ½ tsp ground ginger.

Green Chili-Herb- Pairs well with seafood, shellfish or chicken
ONLY 47 Calories per 2 Tbsp!

What you’ll need:
1 poblano pepper, cored and halved lengthwise
2 jalapeno peppers, cored
½ cup cilantro (leaves and stems)
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 Tbsp peeled, thinly sliced fresh ginger
2 Tbsp white vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt

Broil the poblanos and jalapenos 4 inches from the heat until charred, 8 to 10 minutes, turning the jalapenos halfway through. Let them cool. Then peel and combine them with the remaining ingredients in a blender. Puree until smooth and then transfer the sauce to a small freshly washed and dried jar. (It’ll keep in the fridge for 2 weeks.) Makes about 2/3 cup

Mustard Habanero- Great with Pork Chops or Grilled Chicken
ONLY 25 Calories per 2 Tbsp!

What you’ll Need:
3 habanero peppers
2 mangos, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks
1/3 cup yellow mustard
1/3 cup pineapple juice
2 Tbsp dark-brown sugar
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp ground coriander
¾ tsp salt

While wearing latex gloves, stem, halve and seed the habaneros. Then puree them in a blender with the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour the puree into a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Then pour it into two freshly washed and dried jars. (It’ll keep in the fridge for up to 2 months) Makes about 3 cups.

Make it tangier:
Omit the sugar. Use 1 1/2 cups canned pineapple chunks instead of mango, double the honey and add 1 Tbsp rum.

Fiery Vinegar- Great with grilled steaks.
ONLY 5 Calories per 2 Tbsp!
What you’ll need:
12 small chilies (a mix of red and green cayenne and Thai chilies is ideal)
3 cups of white vinegar

Place the chilies in a large freshly washed and dried jar. In a small saucepan, bring the vinegar to a boil and pour it over the peppers; cool to room temperature. Seal the jar and store it at room temperature for 2 weeks, shaking it occasionally. Taste the infused vinegar. If it’s spicy enough strain out the peppers; if it’s not, add a couple of dried chilies and wait another week before straining. (It’ll keep at room temperature indefinitely.) Makes about 3 cups

Turn up the Heat and Turn down the Calories

DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS and AMBITIOUS Raw Food Recipes!

Part of the Science behind CRAVE Super Foods Mix is to consume as much Raw Food as possible. Cooking your food changes the molecular structures. Now, these aren’t the fastest or easiest recipes but the pay-off is definitely worth it. PVXonline.com wants to help you maintain the lifestyle that you have chosen to participate in. We know that with CRAVE SF Mix, CRAVE GO - The Original Calorie Burning Drink Mix and a more natural approach to food you will see the results you are looking for in no time! A healthier body, a calmer spirit and a more energized outlook on the day! Use these recipes when you’re not consuming your CRAVE S.F. Mix or when you want to have a healthy meal that is good for your body.

Banana Boat Black Tahini Sandwich with Passion Fruit Dressing Ingredients:

•1 cup sesame seeds (black, white, or brown, presoak for 45 mins)
•3/4 cup olive oil (cold pressed, extra virgin)
•1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
•1/4 tsp. Celtic, or pink Himalayan crystal salt
•You will also need fresh bananas (one per person for serving) and passion fruits for topping.

Directions: Place all ingredients into a high speed blender with the wet ingredients first. Blend on high and if you have a Vitamix blender use the tamper to assist in getting ingredients all blended smoothly. If you are using a Blendtec, or other blender you might have to add more liquid (olive oil) to incorporate ingredients into a smooth paste. Fillet bananas horizontally in half and spoon the tahini mixture on top of one of the halves and then put the other slice back on top – like a sandwich. Slice open passion fruits in half and squeeze out inside seeds and juice over the top of the banana. Truly healthy and truly delicious

Avocado Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes Ingredients:

•1 half avocado, peeled, sliced
•1 half ripe heirloom tomato, sliced
•A pinch of chopped fresh chives or sliced green onions
•Juice from one slice of lemon
•A pinch of coarse salt (fleur de sel if you can get it)

Chocolate Silk Pudding

•Meat of 3-4 young coconuts, 2 cups when blended
•7 tbsp. organic raw cacao powder
•8 tbsp. organic agave syrup
•3 tbsp. organic raw cacao butter, melted
•1 tsp. vanilla, or 1/4 ” organic vanilla bean
•1 tsp. non-GMO lecithin powder
•Dash cinnamon
•Pinch crystal salt
•Coconut milk if needed

Indian Cabbage Salad

•1/3 red cabbage
•1/3 white cabbage
•2 carrots
•3 tomatoes
•2 handfuls spinach
•1/2 cup of chopped almonds
•Mango chutney dressing (see below)

CHUTNEY

•1 mango
•1/2 tsp. cumin
•1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt
•2/3 green chili
•1/3 cup of water

Beet Ravioli with Pine Nut “Goat Cheese,” Rosemary Cream Sauce, and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

PINE NUT “GOAT CHEESE”

•4 cups pine nuts, soaked 1 hour or more
•1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
•2 medium shallots, peeled and diced
•Zest of 1 lemon
•1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
•4 teaspoons nutritional yeast
•2 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
•Freshly ground black pepper

ROSEMARY CREAM SAUCE

•1 tsp. minced rosemary
•1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
•3/4 cup filtered water
•Pinch of sea salt
•1 clove garlic, peeled
•Freshly ground black pepper

BEET RAVIOLI

•2 medium beets (2 inches in diameter or more), peeled
•2 tablespoons macadamia oil, or other nut oil, or extra-virgin olive oil
•1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
•1/2 teaspoon sea salt
•2 tablespoons high-quality aged balsamic vinegar
•Micro-greens or other herbs, for garnish

Raw Veggie Kabobs

ASSORTED VEGETABLES

•Grape tomatoes
•Squash chunks
•Pineapple (yes, fruit!)
•Bell pepper, pitted
•Stuffed olives
•Onions
•Mushrooms
•Whatever else you fancy

MARINADE

•Olive oil
•Lemon juice
•Fresh herbs
•Garlic
•Spring onions

Zucchini Pasta with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

•1 Large zucchini made into noodles with a spirooli or spiralizer

SAUCE

•1 or 2 fresh tomatoes chopped
•1/2 cup Peruvian dried black olives, pitted and chopped
•1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked & chopped
•1 small bunch of basil, chopped
•1 clove garlic
•1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
•Chopped pine nuts or walnuts on top of your dish for decoration (optional)

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2011-09-30T18:59:00.000-07:00

Delicious Low Glycemic Recipes

You know how important the Glycemic Index is and how it effects your body and long term health. So here are some recipes with low glycemic foods that will keep you satisfied when you can’t get to your CRAVE Super Food Mix shakes.

Breakfast

Breakfast is undoubtedly the most important meal of the day! Eating a hearty low glycemic index breakfast will help kick start your metabolism and provide your body with the good slow carbs it needs to get your brain firing on all cylinders. Take a CRAVE GO- The Original Calorie Burning Drink Mix that increases brain activity as ingredients are able to cross the blood barrier in the brain.

Egg Wrap
Start your day with this simple, yet delicious egg wrap. Feel free to spice this up to start your day with a kick by adding a little salsa or hot sauce.

Ingredients:

1 wedge of light cheese
1 small whole-wheat tortilla
1 egg (or 2 egg whites)

Directions:
Prepare one egg in the method you prefer. You may scramble the egg or egg whites using a non-stick spray. Or if you prefer, you can use a boiled egg.

Warm tortilla in microwave for 10 seconds. Spread cheese to cover tortilla. Top cheese spread with scrambled egg or crumbled boiled egg. Add tsp of salsa or a couple of dashes of hot sauce if desired.

Roll up wrap and enjoy.

Apple Oat Bran
Benjamin Franklin sure knew what he was talking about when he coined the phrase "an apple a day keeps the doctor away". Apples are great sources of fiber, potassium and vitamin C, not to mention they are convenient and taste great.

Ingredients:

1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup Oat Bran
1 cup water
1 tsp wheat germ
1 tsp flax seed
1/2 tsp brown sugar blend
1 tbsp sliced almonds

Directions:
Simmer your favorite variety of apple in 3 tbsp of water for approximately 3- 5 minutes. Set aside.

Prepare 1/3 cup of Oat Bran according to package directions. That is, bring 1 cup of water to boil over high heat. You can add 1/8 tsp of salt - but isn’t necessary. Slowly stir in Oat Bran, stirring constantly to avoid lumping. Return to boil and reduce heat to medium for several minutes. Remove from heat. Add apples, flax seed, wheat germ, brown sugar substitute and mix well. Serve in a bowl and sprinkle with almonds.

Lunch

A balanced low Glycemic Index lunch will help you glide through the rest of the afternoon feeling alert and satisfied. You can compliment your lunch with CRAVE GO- The Original Calorie Burning Drink Mix for a boost and as an appetite suppressant.
Lemon Broccoli and Cauliflower

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh broccoli
2 cups fresh cauliflower
1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh squeezed is best)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions:
Cut broccoli and cauliflower into small bite-sized pieces. Steam until tender-crisp, approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Drain well.

Lightly beat lemon juice, mustard, and oil. Toss well with vegetables. Serve.

Asparagus and Red Peppers

Ingredients:

12 medium asparagus spears
2 medium red bell peppers
2 cloves garlic
4 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 tsp extra virgin olive oil
salt/pepper to taste

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Trim ends off asparagus and cut into bite-sized pieces. Cut red pepper into large cubes. Mince garlic. Combine minced garlic, vinegar, and olive oil. Toss asparagus and red pepper with garlic mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

Bake for 15 minutes or until tender-crisp.

Dinner

Dinner is the most anticipated and usually the largest meal of the day. But because it comes at the end of a hectic day, it can also prove to be the most challenging in terms of eating right. These meals are easy to prepare and delicious!

Lemony Salmon

This low GI salmon recipe is so quick to make, you won’t believe how great it tastes.

Ingredients:

1 salmon fillet (approximately 4 oz)
1 tsp fat-free mayonnaise
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp dill weed
salt/pepper to taste

Directions:
Using a pastry brush, spread mayonnaise over salmon fillet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until salmon easily flakes

Beef Chili

This low glycemic index chili recipe is low on preparation but high on flavor. Fast enough to make even on a rushed week day.

Ingredients:

12 oz extra lean ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped bell pepper
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 1/3 cup canned red kidney beans, drained and rinsed well
1 1/3 cup chicken broth
1 cup salsa
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano
salt and pepper to taste (but easy on the salt!)

Directions:
In a large pot, cook ground beef, onion, bell peppers, celery, cumin, chili powder and oregano, over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink (approximately 10 minutes). Add kidney beans, broth and salsa. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer, covered for approximately 15 minutes.

Dessert

Ahhh dessert! Everyone loves it. But because of the excess sugar content, it can be very hard to make room for it in a low glycemic diet. Cutting back on sugar can be challenging for those of us with a sweet tooth, but these great tasting low Glycemic Index dessert recipes are sure to satisfy and will keep you on the PVX track. Feel free to enjoy after your favorite meal, but keep an eye on the fat and calorie content and eat a reasonable portion.

Baked Pear Crisp

Ingredients:

Topping

1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar blend
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup canola oil

Filling

6 medium pears, peeled, cored and sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh is best)
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger (fresh is best, but can substitute 1 tsp ginger powder)
2 tbsp no calorie sweetener, granular
1 and 1/2 tbsp whole wheat flour

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Combine topping ingredients until well mixed and crumbly. Set aside.

Combine pears, lemon juice, ginger, sweetener and flour. Spread this fruit mixture over bottom of baking pan. Sprinkle fruit with topping. Bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until pears are tender.

If desired, serve with non-fat, no sugar added ice cream.

Chocolate Crunchy Ice Cream

This concoction may sound a little strange, but it's surprisingly tasty. It's sure to satisfy those late night cravings.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup non-fat, no sugar added, vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup Grape Nuts cereal
1 tsp good quality cocoa powder

Directions:
Sprinkle scooped ice cream with Grape Nuts and cocoa. Enjoy.

2011-09-30T18:46:00.000-07:00

Foods that Improve Your Looks

Spinach Popeye’s favorite won’t necessarily make your muscles bulge like the pipe-smoking Pipsqueak, but spinach is rich in the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin that are great for keeping the whites of your eyes clear -- a particular benefit if you happen to be a frequent flier on the Vegas red eye. Spinach is great in salads, curries, and a perfect addition to S.F. mixers for the Crave Lifer’s. The iron-rich green is a perfect accompaniment to chicken and fish. Grill or broil your chicken or fish with our Crave Salsa & marinades and cook some spinach in a pan with no water, squeezing off any excess after a couple of minutes. Remove from the heat, season and serve, sitting your chicken or fish on top of the spinach so the juices drizzle through.

Eggs
Start the day with an egg blended with your S.F. Mixer! These ever-ready sources of energy often make the quickest and easiest protein boosters available. Eggs are high in iron, which can help prevent hair loss and are also high in sulfur, which helps keep your hair soft and smooth.

Banana

A banana is a bit of a freaky eat in that it keeps your skin nice and elastic. Let’s make fast strides towards perfect skin with a S.F. mixer, blended with a banana. Try this little experiment: Grab a few people of differing ages and gently (!) pinch the skin on the back of their wrists. Pull it up and release. The quicker it goes back, the more elastic it is. Things like smoking cigarettes do loads of damage to the elasticity in your birthday suit, and the potassium in bananas can help with this, as bananas are foods that can improve your looks.

Beets
Our purple pals are a strong ally in the fight to keeping up our appearances. Beetroot contains betaine, which is a bioactive agent that helps with the breakdown of fats. Their juice also contains a form of chlorine that aids digestion by doing the same thing. Now, beet juice might not be the most appealing thing, but you should still be able to get a fair whack of beet goodness from eating them in their natural state. At least twice a week, we suggest adding ½ beet (sliced several times) into your S.F. mix and blend. If you haven’t eaten beets before, there is a remarkable side effect, but we’ll leave you to discover that on your own. LOL!

Guava
A last addition to Crave Life’s perfect list of foods that improve your looks are guavas. Guavas are high in antioxidants to counteract the free radicals that cause skin damage and will leave you looking prematurely old. You actually don’t even need to eat it if you aren’t a fan. Just squish the flesh into submission and rub it on your skin -- but wash it off before you head out on the town. They’re also rich in vitamin C, containing five times as much as the humble orange. To top it off, they have a whole host of other health benefits. The best way to eat these bad boys is obvious! Straight into the blender with your S.F. mix and a good squeeze of fresh lime juice.

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