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THE AMAZING CAULIFLOWER

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THE AMAZING CAULIFLOWER

Cauliflower is such an amazing vegetable, you can do so many great things with it to jazz things up. Here are just 3 creative and awesome recipes I wanted to share with all of you.
Take a look!!

ENJOY!!!

CAULIFLOWER OATMEAL

 

oatmeal

1 cup Cauliflower ( texture of cornmeal, cooked in the microwave and extra water removed )
1 egg
approved sweetener (splenda)
1/2 tsp Vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat the oven to 375f.

Mix all the ingredients together and pour batter into a loaf pan that has been lightly sprayed with olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes or until set. When removed from the oven break the loaf into small oatmeal sized pieces and place in a bowl. Finish by adding Walden Farms Maple syrup on top.

ENJOY A HEALTHY BREAKFAST!!! ❤

Cauliflower Tortilla
***DO NOT SKIP STEPS***

tortilla

Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 17 mins Total time: 27 makes: 6-7
Ingredients
¾ a head of cauliflower riced or 2 cups riced and packed
2 eggs
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
For these I actually rice my cauliflower slightly more fine that cauliflower rice. Toss ¾ a head of cauliflower cut up and most of the stem removed and pulse until you get a texture slightly finer than rice. (Once it’s riced measure it to make sure you have 2 cups packed.)
Place riced cauliflower in bowl and microwave for 2 minutes and stir, then another two minutes and stir again then place in a dish towel and squeeze excess water out as hard as you can. (You’re going to want to get out as much water as you can and be careful not to burn yourself because it’s going to be very hot.)
Place drained cauliflower back in bowl and add two eggs, salt and pepper and mix until well combined.
As a note it will be a little bit runny but shouldn’t be pure liquid either. Spread mixture onto a baking sheet into 6 small fairly flat circles.
Place in the oven for 10 minutes then pull out of the oven and carefully peel them off the parchment and flip them and place back in the oven for 5-7 more minutes.
Once they’re done place them on a wire rack to cool slightly.
Heat a medium sized pan over medium heat and place the tortillas into the pan pressing down slightly and brown them to your liking. (Don’t skip this step because it gives them slightly crispy on the edges and gives them a wonderfully nutty taste)

~So many possibilities~

Cauliflower Hamburger Buns

bun

 

( similar to the thin hamburger buns or sandwich thins )

There is a lot of variations of this recipe, who ever developed this recipe made my day!

1 Cup processed RAW Cauliflower the texture of corn meal – remove as much moisture as possible.
1 egg
Pinch of sea salt
Spices of your choice

Preheat oven to 450f. Whisk everything together using a fork. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Divide your batter into two mounds on the cookie sheet – trying to keep the circles the same size. This will be the top and bottom of your bun. Bake for 10-12 minutes, flip and bake for another 5 minutes.

 

IF ANY OF YOU TRY THESE PLEASE COMMENT ANY ADDITIONAL TIPS!! 🙂 THANKS!

YOU CAN NOT EXERCISE YOUR WAY OUT OF A BAD DIET….

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YOU CAN NOT EXERCISE YOUR WAY OUT OF A BAD DIET....

Check out Dr. Hyman’s wise words! 🙂

This 15 minute video is worth your time…

http://windycitylive.com/video?id=9403323

This video is so enlighetning. Here are some great hilights from the video

* SUGAR IS TOXIC

* SUGAR CAN CAUSE LIVER FAILURE, DEPRESSION, OBESITY, STROKES, HEART ATTACKS, CANCER, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, and even INFERTILITY

*ANYTHING THAT HEIGHTENS YOUR BLOOD SUGAR CAUSES YOUR INSULIN LEVELS TO RISE AND CAUSES ADDICTION TO FOOD.

* SUGAR AND FLOUR IN BIG DOSES ARE ADDICTIONS

*ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS ARE A NO NO!!

*SUGAR IN FRUIT ( IN MODERATION)

* SAY NO TO FRUIT JUICES

*SUGAR MAKES YOU FAT

*DIABETES- TYPE II IS ENVIRONMENTAL NOT GENETIC

TIPS
* EAT REAL FOOD
*NO PROCESSED FOOD
*NO DIET SODA or ANY SODA
*HIGH FRUCTOSE SYRUP IS BAD
*GLUTEN FREE can still be very HIGH in SUGAR
*FLC SYNDROME ( FEEL LIKE CRAP) It’s from eating bad
*BAD diet can cause headaches and insomnia
* FOOD is connected to your mood and your How you feel.

SOUNDS LIKE IDEAL PROTEIN CAN HELP ALL OF US!!!!

http://windycitylive.com/video?id=9403323

Get Creative

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Get Creative

IP Friendly delicious meal- All Phases ( Add avocado on all phases but 1)

Shrimp Ceviche

Ingredients

1-2lbs of shrimp peeled
1 bunch of cilantro chopped ( to taste)
2-3 limes
1-2 lemons
S&P to taste
1/2 cup of red onion chopped
( 1 whole avocado-NOT on Phase 1)
1 Head of Boston lettuce

Directions
Boil shrimp 2-3 mins ( slightly pink)
Take them out of the pot and chop in bite size pieces
Chop cilantro
Chop onions ( dice)
Squeeze lemon and limes on all the shrimp and mix all ingredients together.
Scoop desired amount into a piece of Boston lettuce.

Pictures taken in my kitchen…..:)

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The go to meal- Salmon and Asparagus

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The go to meal- Salmon and Asparagus

ALL phase friendly~

One of my favorite and easy meals to fix while staying compliant to the program is salmon and asparagus. It’s delicious, fast and easy to make. Just made this last night and it is filling and enjoyable. As always adjust your seasonings to the way you like!

Ingredients for 1-2 people

~1 tbl olive oil
~Salmon ( 8 oz – 16 oz)
~1 whole lemon
~1 bunch asparagus
~2 cloves of garlic ( chopped)
~Lime, seasoning ( Tajin Clasico Seasoning w/ Lime or Perfect Pinch® Salt Free Fiesta Citrus Seasoning) ** See links below
~Goya for fish to taste ( Sazón Goya)
~Montreal steak seasoning and garlic salt to taste ( for asparagus)

Directions
Season fish with seasonings and 1 whole lemon
Heat the pan with the olive oil , Add the garlic
Add the fish and cook 2-3 minutes on each side ( more if you like your salmon well done)

Put the asparagus on a baking sheet, lightly spread olive oil on each stalk. Season with garlic salt and montreal steak seasoning.
Bake for 12-15 minutes on 400 degrees.

ENJOY with a freshly sliced lemon and some lime and cucumber water over crushed ice!

 

 

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*Check out the link to see about the seasoning 🙂

http://www.soap.com/p/tajin-clasico-seasoning-w-lime-5-oz-8-pk-323747?site=CA&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc_S&utm_term=ZQB-25953B&utm_campaign=GoogleAW&CAWELAID=1323255076&utm_content=pla&adtype=pla&cagpspn=pla&noappbanner=true

Cilantro Lime Shrimp

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Cilantro Lime Shrimp

**All phase friendly**

Ingredients
~2 tsp olive oil
~2 lbs of shrimp
~6 cloves of garlic
~1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
~1 Lime ( more if you like)
~Salt & Pepper
~Goya to taste
~red pepper flakes to taste

Directions

In a large sauce pan heat the oil on a medium high heat. Add the shrimp once the oil is hot, season with the S&P, and GOYA, and red pepper flakes. When the shrimp has been cooking for about a minute add the chopped garlic. Saute the shrimp for a total of 4-5 minutes. Careful not to overcook( This will make the shrimp rubbery)
Remove from the heat and squeeze the lime all over the shrimp. Toss with cilantro and serve.

ENJOY ❤ HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS!

"Eat to live don't live to eat"


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Another yummy recipe- Garlic Shrimp and Spinach

 

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Try this one out ( Phase 1)

 We all love garlic shrimp over pasta but try this healthy alternative…

~I believe cooking is an art and it is important that you always put your own spin, flare/style to any recipes that you attempt !!

Ingredients

1tb of olive oil

1 lb of shrimp ( peeled and deveined)

1 Lemon

2 Cloves of garlic

1 bunch of fresh parsley (chopped)

1/2 cup yellow squash ( sliced)

1 bag of spinach 

Salt and Pepper to taste

Garlic Salt & Goya seasoning to taste

Red Pepper Flakes

**Season to your likings **

 

Preparation

 In one pan Saute your spinach & squash 1 tsp of olive oil, add chopped garlic, s&p.

Add the rest of the olive oil in a pan and warm the pan

Add the freshly chopped garlic

Season your shrimp with your selected seasonings or the ones I have provided above

 In another pan add your shrimp to the oil 

Clear the seeds out of your lemon and then squeeze your lemon into the pan onto the shrimp

 Cook for about 4/5 minutes (Continue moving shrimp around in the pan to get all the flavors combined) 

Put the sauted spinach on a plate and pour the shrimp on top!!

( Add halved cherry tomatoes if you would like)

ENJOY!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

IP Friendly Lettuce Wraps

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IP Friendly Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients
8 oz ground Turkey
2 tb spicy brown mustard
2 tb lite soy
2 tb Hot sauce ( sirachi preferred)
2 tb Olive oil
1 bunch of cilantro
4 scallions- chopped
1 green pepper-chopped
Garlic powder to taste
Onion powder to taste
Red pepper flakes to taste
Tuscan seasoning to taste
Whole head of Boston Lettuce

Sauce Prep
Whisk Soy, mustard and hot sauce together

Meat Prep
Add green pepper and turkey to the pan with olive oil
Season with garlic powder, IP salt, Tuscan seasoning. and red pepper flakes( You can add any other seasonings you may like)
Cook until brown
Scoop turkey into a lettuce cup
garnish with scallion and cilantro

MMMMMMMMMMMMMM!! ENJOY!

Cough Drop Alternative-Stay Compliant when SICK!

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Cough Drop Alternative-Stay Compliant when SICK!

A lot of people are wondering what to do if they get a sore?scratchy/itchy throat, while on IP. One of the questions I hear all the time: Are sugar free cough drops OK?

The answer is ….Things that claim to be sugar free have aspartame or other sugar substitutes that are not compliant to IP and flat out not good for your body.

Here are some cool tips I learned about in my IP group on Facebook!

~Drink about 4oz water with 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and dash of pepper. Doesn’t taste great but turmeric is an anti inflammatory, anti viral.

~Chop up garlic clove and swallow with big glass of water. No need to chew. Also anti inflammatory, anti viral, etc…do those couple times a day.

~Drink tea with lemon ( no sugar of course)

~ Apple cider vinegar and Cayenne pepper in 4 oz of water

~Drink lots of water all day, everyday! 🙂

~Echinacea supplement