Pamela's Healthy Pantry

Healthy Enchilada Grains

2012-01-03T12:09:00.003-06:00

I made the best concoction for my lunch this week. I had to share it because it tastes so good I almost forgot how healthy it was. the bonus is that it makes enough that I had a nice big helping for lunch, and was able to freeze some for future meals. It's so good, I may even use it to fill whole grain tortillas for some incredible veggie enchiladas. (In a crockpot) Just take a large can of

Day 46, Healthy Banana Pudding

2011-10-10T08:04:00.001-06:00

Hi my name is Pamela and I am addicted to the chemical ingredients in processed foods. I am excited to say that I am on my 47th day of food-sobriety, and in that time I have lost 32 pounds. It's so freeing to recognize the addiction cycle and become equipped to walk in health and sobriety, rather than slavery to chemicals I can't even pronounce. Of course, it means a lot more cooking from

Celebrating day 42 with a great recipe

2011-10-06T08:57:00.002-06:00

Hi my name is Pamela and I am addicted to processed, unhealthy foods. Wow, hard to believe it has been 42 days since I realized food addiction was the primary cause of my weight issues and was leading me toward health problems and aches and pains as each day passed. 42 days in, I am happy to say, as of this morning, I have lost 29 pounds. This is amazing to me because I am not counting

Healthy Fall Baking

2011-09-23T08:58:00.000-06:00

As the weather cools and pumpkins show up in door steps and displays across the nation, it always puts me in the mood for fall baking. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin custard. YUM... but what about healthy eating you ask? Never fear, Pamela's Healthy Pantry is here! You can enjoy these treats with a few modifications that make them super healthy! Enjoy! Healthy Pumpkin Pie 1 14oz can

Let's Dance

2011-09-20T05:24:00.003-06:00

Hi my name is Pamela and I am a recovering addict. Wow, I can hardly believe 28 days have passed since I first posted about this addiction. Today is my 29th day of food-sobriety and I feel terrific. I never knew I could feel so free while taking better care of myself. In AA and NA they use the serenity prayer as a mantra in each meeting. I decided to start each day incorporating that into my

Three and a half weeks in...

2011-09-16T06:20:00.001-06:00

Hi, my name is Pamela and I am addicted to unhealthy & processed foods. Three-and-a-half weeks into food-sobriety and I feel amazing. I was elated when the first 15 pounds came off so easily just because I was not participating in my addiction to processed or sugary foods. But, the first 10-15 pounds always comes off easily, so I rationalized that it would slow down right away. I didn’t want to

Marinated Cucumber Salad

2011-09-08T06:30:00.000-06:00

This is one of my absolutely favorite side dishes, and it's super easy to make. You can leaves the peel on the cucumbers if you want to, just taste a slice first to make sure it's not bitter. 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced1 small onion, thinly sliced1 small red bell pepper, julienned1 TBSP chopped fresh dill, or 1 tsp dried dill.1 pkt Truvia, or 1 TBSP Agave Nectar (I like the agave but

Step 3: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, (as we understand Him.)

2011-09-07T18:39:00.000-06:00

I am amazed at the difference in my body and my mind after just over two weeks of food-sobriety. Truly I have not ever gone two weeks without even one of the foods my body is addicted to. I have lost weight many times and have eaten “healthy” for months in a row; but not without cheating at some point, even in the first two weeks. I didn’t call it cheating, I justified it using the mantra we have

Deconstructed Apple Pie for Breakfast (AKA Apple Pie Hash)

2011-09-01T06:47:00.000-06:00

Hi my name is Pamela and I am addicted to unhealthy foods. Many food addicts struggle with the fist meal of the day. Perhaps breakfast is difficult because our body is enjoying the fast from the chemical preservatives and junk we typically fill it with during the day. As a result we don't feel hungry in the morning. I have noticed that when I am walking in the addiction, I cannot stand the

Week One...

2011-08-30T06:12:00.000-06:00

Hi, my name is Pamela and I am addicted to unhealthy food. Here I am, one week into recovery and I have lost 9 pounds. I have not counted calories, I have not measured things, I have not "dieted". I have simply started each day committing to food sobriety. There were a few times that it was a little bit challenging. I'm not going to lie, this journey to healthy wholeness is not going to be

Breakfast Isn't Boring in Pamela's Kitchen

2011-08-27T08:47:00.000-06:00

Hi, My name is Pamela and I am addicted to unhealthy foods. Five days into recovery and I am feeling great. This morning I wanted a yummy weekend breakfast, so I went to the fridge and got creative. I know, that could be dangerous, but I have purged most of the high fats and empty sugars from the shelves, so I was able to make a great choice. YUM...the result was this super flavorful omelet.

Excellent Lunch recipe!!!! Zucchini Fritters with Tomato

2011-08-26T14:00:00.000-06:00

Hi, my name is Pamela and I am addicted to food. Well, at least certain foods. I have found that because of that I need to really enjoy the healthier options I find. As I sat staring at a zucchini on my counter, knowing it was a great idea to actually eat it, I began to dread the process of steaming, or sauteing this summer-garden favorite. I like zucchini well enough, but it is not special in

Step Two: I believe that a Power greater than myself can restore me to sanity.

2011-08-23T10:06:00.000-06:00

.My name is Pamela and I am addicted to food. Yes, I will likely start many blog posts that way for a long time. Why? Because it is the truth and in order to gain control of an addiction, you must start with truth. I looked up the 12 steps of AA and over the next few weeks I am going to apply them to my relationship with food, posting frequently to this blog. I need the accountability of all of

Step One...Admit That I Am Powerless Over...

2011-08-22T11:09:00.000-06:00

Hello, my name is Pamela and I am addicted to food. No, seriously, after months of watching for triggers that knock me off track and charting my habits with total honesty, I can honestly say I am addicted to foods that are destructive to my body. It always sounded like insanity when people talked about food addiction. It’s not like being addicted to drugs, tobacco, or alcohol; right? Everyone

Surviving Summer Fun and Feasting

2011-07-17T07:06:00.000-06:00

Summer weekends can derail a healthy eating plan quickly. The gym is closed, the family is coming for a cookout which includes brats and burgers with all the buns, chips, mayonaise based salads and show off deserts! What's a girl to do? Here are some tips to make a summer weekend a great memory rather than a regret. Start the day with a long walk. Go out early if it's super hot, and take water

Are you healthy? Comparitively?

2011-07-12T07:15:00.000-06:00

I Googled healthy to see what the definitions would be. It was exactly what I expected, still as I took time to really read the definitions it made me think of how relatively they may be interpreted. Over the next week or so, I'm going to look at all of those definitions and how they affect my goals of a healthier life. Healthy: health•y adjective /ˈhelTHē/ healthier, comparative; healthiest

Simple Buffalo Chicken Skewers

2011-04-07T07:04:00.000-06:00

This recipe is so simple and fast, you will want to make it all summer! For 4 servings you need: 1 pound of chicken breast tenders The juice of 1 lemon 1 cup of your favorite buffalo sauce. (look for low fat varieties with low sodium, or make your own with the recipe below. Place each tender on a bamboo skewer. Lay on a tray, like a small jelly roll pan or small broiler pan. Drizzle with

Peache-berry Smoothie

2011-03-24T21:48:00.000-06:00

1 peach, or 1 cup frozen peaches 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 cup non fat plain greek yogurt 1 Tbsp Coconut nectar or Agave Nectar 1 cup ice mint leaves for garnish Cut peach into chunks. Place all ingredients in blender. Place lid securely. Blend on high until smooth. Serve in tall glasses garnished with mint.

Take a Rice on the Wild Side

2011-03-22T10:54:00.000-06:00

Try replacing regular white or brown rice in your diet with wild rice. It is lower in calories and higher in flavor and fiber than regular rice. I love to saute aromatics like onions, shallots, celery and garlic, add some black pepper and maybe a little cumin..then add the wild rice and water (in equal parts) and simmer until it's popping open and tender. (Bring it to a boil and then simmer for

Strawberry Soup

2011-03-15T11:05:00.000-06:00

3 cups fresh strawberries 2 Tbsp coconut nectar 1 Tbsp corn starch 1/4 cup water 1/4 tsp raspberry extract In saucepan, over low to medium heat, bring strawberries to a simmer. Add coconut nectar, stir frequently as they cook down. when they are soft and the juice has take over, mix corn starch and water in a cup, stir slowly into the strawberries, pouring it a little at a time to avoid lumps.

Mango Berry Citrus Salad

2011-03-12T13:51:00.000-06:00

1 mango 1 cup blueberries 1 banana The juice of one orange The juice of 2 Limes 1 TBSP pumpkin seeds (roasted) Cut mango and banana in chunks. Squeeze limes and orange over the banana to keep it from browning. Add blueberries and citrus juice. Toss with pumpkin seeds. Serve. Super simple, but the flavors of the tropical fruit, berries and citrus is amazing together. Kyle Martin, morning

Memories and Banana Nut Bread

2011-02-09T10:04:00.000-06:00

One of my favorite childhood memories is my mom making banana nut bread on cool winter mornings. It smelled so good and the oven warmed the house. Those mornings in Southern California were never as cold as my mornings in Missouri, but there is still comfort in freshly baked banana nut bread on a cold morning. Of course, sugar, white flour and butter were staples in her recipe, and I had to

Banana Blueberry Nut Muffins

2011-02-01T16:40:00.000-06:00

1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) Banana 1 cup Apple Sauce Unsweetened Organics 4 large Egg Whites 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp cinnamon 2 Tbsp. Coconut Nectar (sweetener from health food, or organic foods store. 1 1/2 cups White Whole Wheat Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 2 Tbsp. chopped Pecans 1cup Blueberries Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat egg whites with apple sauce, banana,

What's a Glycemic Index Anyway?

2011-01-30T21:17:00.001-06:00

In the past few years we have been forced to learn a new term. Glycemic Index. But many people still don’t know what that means. We know we don’t want to eat foods with a high GI, but why not. What is the Glycemic Index and what does it do? The following definition is the best one I have found to stop the confusion about the GI of foods. “The glycemic index is a measure of how a given food

Whole Wheat Griddle Cakes

2011-01-30T09:11:00.000-06:00

4 egg whites 1 Tbsp coconut nectar 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ cup skim milk 2 Tbsp raw bran 1 cup white whole wheat flour ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder 2 Tbsp chopped Pecans Beat wet ingredients with whisk or fork until well combined. In separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Add dry to wet stirring as you add them. Stir until all ingredients are combined to form batter. Stir in pecans. Spray