tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67163577149828943732024-11-08T07:36:16.061-08:00I would like to share my journey to a SWEET and HEALTHY LIFE.I strongly believe in the holistic way of healing and hope that one day we will all understand that the big secret lies in plant based nutrition,bootylicious workouts and sweet happy thoughts.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15489428876220720653noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6716357714982894373.post-54789782007643601422013-03-15T16:12:00.003-07:002013-03-15T16:12:41.859-07:00

I just made these yesterday from whatever nuts and seeds I could find! My new thing is making delicious foods with whatever I can find...you can add or leave out anything you like. Make sure you don't eat all the the cookie dough- you could though without feeling bad(-: Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup Oats 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds 1/2 cup Almonds 1 cup Dates 1 tbsp unrefined Coconut

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I have been eating these little refreshing treats right out of the freezer, ice cold and delish!!   Ingredients 1 cup oats 1 cup cashews 1 cup dates Juice of one small organic lemon Zest of 2 lemons Unsweetened coconut(optional) Process everything in a food processor until it sticks together, you might want to add some water. Stick in freezer and voila enjoy anytime you feel like a

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Happy Friday! I love raw dishes and this is one of my favorites. The taco nut meat makes this dish super yummy and flavorful, while the red pepper contains tons of Vitamin C. Peppers are one of the best sources of Vitamin C but make sure you use red, orange or yellow ones, because the green ones are not ripe yet! -2 red peppers -1 avocado -2 tbsp cilantro

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Ladies and Gentlemen! Do u wanna know the NR. 1 trick to lose weight? Do you wanna feel sexy, get rid of a few pounds or just hate the dieting cycle? Here is the trick that will change your life, your body, your attitude and you will be a brand new person!!! Do I sound like a late night TV commercial? I know, just had to be a little silly.  Now,lets get a little serious. How many

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Ever thought about how harmful your words can be! One little harsh word or action can influence a person tremendously. Nobody likes to get criticized, you don't wanna be the victim of gossip. Gossip hurts and the tongue is a harsh tool. What is we just all love each other!!! How about the next time a friend or co-worker seems to have a rough day, you just tell them what a great job they are

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I am usually not a huge pasta fan and ever since I am eating a plant based diet, I felt like the only option is pasta with marinara! Was I wrong and so happy when this pesto pasta recipe turned out divine, rich, delicious and so filling. It is not just delicious but the sauce is done in 5 min and is cheese free! 1 pound whole grain or gluten free pasta of your choice 1 bunch fresh basil 1/

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Happy Valentines Day Week! I am gonna love myself and treat myself to things that make me happy, just because you are not in a relationship doesn't mean you cannot celebrate Love and yourself. I am in love with my new big kitchen and the cookbook from Chloe Coscarelli. She is such a vibrant vegan beauty and her recipes are super easy and comforting.   Stuffed Avocado Salsa Potato

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This morning I really felt like eating something hearty and comforting for breakfast. I didn't want a smoothie, I didn't feel like oatmeal or cereal, so I came up with this quick and easy Mexican inspired breakfast or lunch meal. Ingredients 2 small slices of whole wheat sourdough bread 1/4 cup black beans 1tsp onion, chopped half a handful of corn 2 tbsp salsa 2 slices avocado salt and

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Sugar- sweet, delicious, evil friend. A delightful minute on the tongue in exchange for what feels like a lifetime on the hips. But weight gain isn't the only think of eating too much sugar! Over consumption of processed sugar can contribute to a number of conditions, including tooth decay, type 2 diabetes, hormonal imbalances, overgrowth of candida yeast, chronic fatigue, more

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Happy Superbowl Sunday! Just made this super easy vegan potato salad. I will top it of with some veg barbecue wings and I am ready to go to my friends super bowl party and indulge in cruelty free junk food. Go Bears, awww too bad they were out a long time ago, I guess lets vote for the 49ers then. You all have fun and be save. Easy-peasy Vegan Potato Salad 5-7 potatoes ( medium size) 1/

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Look at who you really are, the authentic, true you. If no one else accepts you for who you truly are, at least you accept yourself. That is all you need, because, in the end, you are born alone and will die alone. There is no need to try to improve yourself to other people, but improve for yourself. We frustrate ourselves when we try to prove to others that we are deserving of their attention,

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I am in love with this recipe. The curry sauce is from Trader Joe's but you can also make your own if you prefer. I don't like sweet potatoes the traditional way, with sugar, butter and cinnamon, so this savory dish is right up my alley and sweet potatoes have amazing health benefits like: 1.  They are high in vitamin B6.  Vitamin B6 helps reduce the chemical homocysteine in our

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Happy Fall, I guess Summer is officially over. I gotta say, I never paid so much attention to the beautiful colors of fall, the changing leaves and trees are sparkling in the sunshine and right now the weather in Chicago is perfect. I don't even mind the fall and that comes from a girl who loves 90 degree weather. It is weird how many things changed for me in a year, last year around this time

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Just made this granola recipe for the farmers market. It is super easy to make and way more nutritious than the sugary version from the store. Preheat oven to 200 degrees 2 cups oats 3/4 cups almonds 3/4 cups cashews 1 cup unsweetened coconut 1/4 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup maple syrup 1tbsp cinnamon 1tsp salt 4-5 large dates, chopped 2tbsp coconut

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  This salad is super filling, full of fiber, protein and can be made in a pinch. You can use fresh soaked and cooked beans or the canned ones, just make sure you rinse them well. Please use organic corn, conventional corn will be genetically modified. I made it for a party the other day and everybody loved it. I have to thank Corina for the recipe, I just tweaked it a little. Go eat

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I watched the documentary ''Eating'' the other day. Very informative and should be an absolute must see for every one, actually I think it should be the law to show it in schools, should be a part of our children's education. Our government guidelines are ridiculous, our food pyramid is retarded. America trusts the government, they trust their doctors, they trust people they hear and see on TV.

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Happy Thursday everyone, hope you are all having a great week so far, enjoying life and the last sunny days in Chicago! I am sucking the sunshine in until the last one disappears for the next long couple of month. I have been reading the book ''Brain over Binge'' by Kathryn Hansen. I thought I have a lot of knowledge, when it comes to the topic of bulimia, but I was impressed and very intrigued

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I just made this dish from my new favorite book ''Clean Food''. Finally a book that combines vegan cooked with raw foods, has gluten and soy free recipes and the best part..they are easy and quick to prepare. You do not need a million ingredients for one side dish. A taste of Sweet-Cranberry Rice 1 cup wild rice, cooked 1/2 cup brown rice, cooked 1 cup chopped mushrooms 3 stalks celery diced

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So this is one of these recipes that should be made for special occasions. It is not healthy or nourishing (well maybe a little)  but it is heavenly, amazingly delicious and worth a sugar hangover. For all of you who can not bake, you cannot mess up this ''no bake'' pie. Sweet as Sugar Chocolate Pie   Crust 1 cup unsweetened coconut 1 cup almonds or walnuts 1 cup dates Process all

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So once and for all, milk and dairy sucks! If you want to do something for your health and your children's well being, cut the white poison. You will be amazed what a huge difference it will make. I listed a few reasons on why, once and for all you should skip the Moo-juice!!!         1. Cows are not milk machines. After years of living in filthy conditions, being

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Really, I have such a hard time to let the Summer go! I always knew I am a summer girl, but I definitely realized it this year. My move to California will happen, sooner or later... This salad puts the sunshine in my heart, with all its beautiful vibrant colors and the fresh juicy taste of pineapple and mango!! On my today's love list. Salad ingredients: 1 cucumber 1 handful

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Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica, a member of the mint family that grows abundantly in southern Mexico.Chia is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, even more so than flax seeds. And it has another advantage over flax: chia is so rich in antioxidants that the seeds don't deteriorate and can be stored for long periods without becoming rancid. And,

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I am writing this post on behalf of my beautiful, amazing, smart friend Angie! I am so thankful every day,that she was send into my life. Love ya Girl!!! God gave me the Serenity to accept the things I can not change, Courage to change the things I can and Wisdom to know the difference. This little prayer is my life, the words I live by. It makes perfect sense to me, I guess that is why I

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If everybody in the United States would went vegetarian or vegan for just one day a week we could save: -100 billion gallons of water, enough to supply all the homes in New England for almost 4 months; -1.5 billion pounds of crops otherwise fed to livestock, enough to feed the state of New Mexico for more than a year; -70 million gallons of gas -- enough to fuel all the cars of Canada

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I was so lucky and blessed that I got to go see my family in Spain. My nieces Sophie, Lara and my nephew Jayden are my little Angels. I was staying at my sisters house ( my love of my life :-) ) and made my green smoothie every morning and even my nieces liked it. Yeah 10 points for that one!! Here is the Angel-Smoothie...pictured below is one of my Angels Lara.     &

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