Nutritional Balancing
Eating REAL FOOD will give you the body you might be craving. QUIT the DIET and CHANGE your LIFESTYLE. Lay down those commercial diet plans and shakes…get some REAL FOOD and make your shake/smoothie/drink with it…get some REAL FOOD and make your meals, not processed food with ingredients you can’t pronounce. You will be AMAZED at the results…not just in the way you will look…but in the way that you feel and I bet some of the health challenges you currently face will start to disappear. It’s happening to me…bet it will for you too…You can thank me later 
BTW…Once you understand a little bit more about how processed foods affect your mind, body, and even your soul, it becomes easier to make healthier food choices that enrich your life, rather than sap it. http://www.naturalnews.com/039743_processed_foods_eating_reasons.html (Thanks to http://www.EatYourMedicine.com for the link)
Section 735 "Monsanto Protection Act" Has Passed...
...and I do not believe that it is a good thing, folks.
"This dangerous provision, which we're calling the Monsanto Protection Act, strips judges of their constitutional mandate to protect consumer and farmer rights and the environment, while opening up the floodgates for the planting of new untested genetically engineered crops, endangering farmers, citizens and the environment."
Food Democracy Now…
Baked Sweet Potato Chips
This dish is great as a tasty snack or as a side dish to your evening meal. Although traditionally made from standard potatoes, chips made from sweet potatoes are much healthier and are actually of great nutritional value. Just 7 ounces of this vegetable contains approximately 65% of your recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C! They are also rich in calcium, potassium and beta-carotene.
The Best Snack Ever
Don’t look at the label and you would never know how good these are for you because they taste sinful! I just had a snack bag of them with some fresh, homemade salsa and I am ready to rock and roll!
What is your favorite snack?
Bacon Almond Chicken Stir Fry
This is probably one of my favorite recipes of all time.
It's like a thick, creamy, nutty, chicken curry sprinkled with crunchy bacon. So satisfying in my belly. :)
The direct quote from ManBacon (who's also a fan of it):
"It sticks to your ribs"
That it does, ManBacon. That. it. does. :)
Bacon Almond Chicken Stir Fry
INGREDIENTS…
bacon! Bacon! BACON!
Totally feeding my bacon addiction…BACON cups…with some healthy stuff in them :)
Celebrating National Margarita Day!
Here’s a great cupcake recipe that has always gotten “wows” from my family and friends…and there are other great margarita sweet recipes on this page too…you can thank me later…:)
Love Your Pet Day
Today is “Love Your Pet Day”! In celebration of the day, I am sharing just a little bit about my furry love, Cody. Here’s one of my favorite recent pictures of him – riding shotgun with Richard. Taking a ride in our SUV is his favorite thing to do – other than playing in the snow. You would never know it by his spry and friendly personality, like most goldens, but next month he will be 15 years old! In a lot of ways, he’s the center of our family and I am so very thankful for him and the lessons he’s taught us; said better by an unknown author…
If A Dog Were Your Teacher
You would learn stuff like…
* When loved ones come home, always run to greet them
* Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride
* Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy
* When it’s in your best interest – practice obedience
* Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory
* Take naps and stretch before rising
* Run, romp and play daily
* Thrive on attention and let people touch you
* Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do
* On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass
* On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree
* When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body
* Delight in the simple joy of a long walk
* Eat with gusto and enthusiasm; stop when you have had enough
* Be loyal and loving
* If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it
* When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently
My furbaby, Cody, has taught us all of this and much more. We are so blessed to have him part of our family. I’m going to celebrate Cody today by making him one of his favorite homemade doggie treats, (Here’s his cheesey favorite – we use cheddar: http://www.wagthedoguk.com/scrumptious-swiss-cheese-dog-treats)
Also going to get him a goodie from:
Do you have any pets? If so, share them with us! If not, share what kind of pet you would have if you could have one and why.
