How many ways can you make a Smoothie?

A LOT!

Smoothies are a GREAT way of incorporating distasteful items such as greens and vitamins, as well as being a wonderful "on the go" meal for when you need a quick and no mess meal in minutes.

Since Smoothies are such an incredible way to get maximum nutrition, I'll be featuring a wide selection of my favorite smoothie recipes on my blog!

For each recipe I'll tell you where I get the products, what to use, what to pair it with, how much time it took etc...


Green Thing~

2 C. Frozen Chopped Mango
1 Scoop Berry Vega Powder
1/4 tsp. Spirulina
Water to thin


That's it! Just 4 ingredients and your on your way!

What is Vega?

Vega powder is a tasty meal replacement/protein powder that makes smoothies really enjoyable! It's 100 % organic and perfectly matched nutrition that you can't beat. It's almost 100 % raw, but it does have some yummy pea protein and brown rice powder that isn't quite raw. It has your greens, probiotics, vitamins, fruits, veggies, proteins and minerals for a great balanced meal! It was created and designed by a man who used to do triathlons, and is great for a sports as well!

What is Spirulina?

Spirulina is a nutrient rich Blue Green Algae that has vitamins and minerals! It's one of the healthiest things you can put in your mouth, and it's very similar to Chlorella. It takes a little getting used to though, so start with a 1/4 tsp. and work your way up to a Tablespoon! It's almost addictive when you start eating it every day!

Where can I find these products?

Vega: www.myvega.com



It's the "Health Optimizer" type! It comes in Chocolate, Original, Berry, and Vanilla Chai! (We usually like to buy it through www.amazon.com because it is cheaper)

Spirulina: You can buy it HERE





Have a delicious day!

Christ's Blessings,

Miss Lizzy

Faire une pause de sucre et des grains~

Need a translation? **wink wink** "Taking a Break From Sugar and Grains" (and yes, that was French.....isn't it lovely?)

Yes, I am officially taking a break from ALL sugar and grains!!! I have been on a starch and sugar overload, and it's just not working.....so what does this mean?

When I say I mean no sugar....I don't just mean the white stuff you find in the grocery store...nope, sugar can disguise itself in many deceiving little ways...like~

Dressings,
Gluten Free Baking mixes/regular breads, canned products, yogurt etc...
Sauces and dips
Desserts...hmmm..... that's pretty obvious
And practically ANYTHING you find in a grocery store.....
Just be aware, if some of the products you are using "don't" have corn syrup, then they will most likely have that awful white, refined sugar.

As to the sugars I'm avoiding?

Agave Nectar
Maple Syrup
Honey
Sugar
And any other sweet substance that is not a fruit! :D :D

Not that the above sweeteners are "bad" for you, by no means! Excluding sugar and maple syrup, the other two leftovers are a great way to sweeten anything without the use of sucre.(sugar)
But I just decided to get all my sugar intake from only fruits.....yum! :D :D :D
Oh, and as Stevia is an herb, and it won't spike your blood sugar, I'll be using that.......

Now, as to the grains....

I will be eliminating the following;

Wheat and Gluten (obviously)
Quinoa
Amaranth
Rice--that will be HARD
Spelt--I don't eat it anyway...
ANY Gluten Free Baking/bread mixes
Crackers
Pasta
Chips
Etc......

So, that about sums it up! I'll be doing this "starch cleanse" you might call it... for about 3 weeks...And I'll be focusing on the really good things, like veggies, fruits etc...!

Where Will I get my protein you ask? From Beans and Greens! :D :D


Have a delicious day!
Christ''s Blessings,

Miss Lizzy

The belated Thanksgiving~

My family and I had the wonderful opportunity to visit some far away friends in TN that we had never met before! We were cyber friends, and couldn't wait to meet each other.....So it happened that we were up there during Thanksgiving week, and we were eager to have our Thanksgiving dinner with them, so here's the final product~


To get you in the mood first though, we will show you how This~






Turned into This~ (and no, we did not eat the above turkey.........)






It was a wonderful meal, the results of 5 young ladies socializing at an unbelievable rate whilst preparing course after course of traditions. It was fabulous, and a wonderful way to spend time with friends!



Eat and Enjoy!


Miss Lizzy

(And yes, thanks to Whole Foods practically EVERY course was gluten free and dairy free, including hot chocolate and desserts!)

Chili~ The delicious way!

It's literally freezing outside right now, and nothing sounds better than some good, hot and spicy chili, and you just don't have to serve it with tamales! One of our favorite ways of serving our tasty organic vegetarian chili is over organic potatoes! Maybe it's just the Texas thing to do, but chili potatoes are definitely a winner! Here's the gist of the recipe~


Small new potatoes--Depending on how large they are, usually 2 is enough per person.

Chili:

I NEVER measure when it comes to chili, I always just add in ingredients till it tastes perfect~

Beans: pinto or black..or if your bold, both!
Organic Tomato sauce-- You can either use the chunky tomatoes, or the smooth sauce.
Mexican spices/seasonings: your traditional chili powder, cumin, onion and garlic powder, and roasted hatch chiles if you want to make things spicy!
Green or red pepper chopped
Salt, pepper


That's basically it! We bake our potatoes first so their nice and soft, pour the chili over, and then top with some Monterey Jack cheese!


Here are the pictures~




Picture #2, I grant you might not look very appetizing....but the picture was taken at dark **Ewww** so don't worry, your food will NOT look like this! :D :D :D





Enjoy, and Christ's Blessings!

Miss Lizzy

Asian Cabbage Coleslaw~

(that's the old version.....it really doesn't look too good does it?.....then try the below recipe!)

I love the crunchy texture of coleslaw! Whether it be drenched in a cream sauce, or lightly flavored it's just a favorite.
Since I can no longer have that delicious creamy mayonnaise dressing anymore, I concocted a special asian slaw that really hit the spot.


(Now....you can either eat this whole batch like a salad-which I do, or it can be a side for any asian/normal meal!)


3 Cups fresh cabbage-shaved or chopped
3 TB. Gluten Free Tamari or soy sauce
3 TB. Agave Nectar or maple syrup
1 Cup Shredded Carrot
1/2 Cup. Purple Cabbage-Shaved or chopped
1/4 tsp. sea salt
3 TB. Toasted sesame oil
Lime juice to taste-optional
1 tsp. Sesame seeds-white or black


Mix the cabbage and carrots together. Add the wet ingredients and toss VERY well till everything is incorporated.

Banana Muffins....Are they fakers?

Yes, these banana muffins are NOT gluten free, but I had to make them for my daddy for his breakfast in the mornings...so I did it! I made wheat muffins without taste testing, hard but necessary! But, to reconcile myself, I indulged and made myself some gluten free banana chocolate chip bread...which I knew would be even better. So....here's the picture~

Hope's Cancer Diary~

There is a young 14 y.o. girl who is currently suffering from cancer.......Here name is Hope~~ What a beautiful name!

Her blog address is HOPE

Please look at her blog, leave her comments, and most importantly, keep her in your prayers!



God Bless,

Miss Lizzy