NUTRITION ….QUICK IDEAS.
Every now and then we wake up and decide we need a quick booster to feel lighter and have more energy. Everyone wants to feel in balance and the idea is to eat slowly, eat regularly and eat when relaxed.
I recommend that you eat in the morning and then drink a few glasses of liquid during the morning. Eat foods that are alive, fruits and salads once a day Make sure that the protein you eat is fresh and well prepared .Restrict your caffeine and sugary drinks .
Cottage cheese with cucumbers and tomato can be spiced with dried parsley and basil, oregano and a few ground almonds. Make sandwiches with lettuce that is well dried and skip mayonnaise. Use a little olive oil on the bread instead.
TEAS AND COFFEES.
Choose natural teas like Fortune Delight, Rooibosch or Green Tea. Coffee is better if it is naturally ground, not instant ones. Choose organic coffee. If you make it properly, it will be a once a day treat.When you make a herbal tea, cover the lid of the cup to preserve the volatile oils of the brew.Remember ginger tea helps sore throats and irritated digestion and nausea. I recommend Chammomile tea for infants and stomach upsets. Mint tea and peppermint is great for flu and for warming up the body.
ENHANCE YOUR SALADS
When you make salad, spin the lettuce so that it is dry. Add nuts, like pumpkin and sunflower seeds, cashew and pecan nuts. Toss in a few raisins and cranberries that are soaked in balsamic vinegar. Add sprouts, chopped parsley and green onions. Add the dressing, olive oil and lemon with pepper and vegetable salt at the last minute. An easy dressing is PESTO sauce, just a tablespoon with olive oil and lemon juice, salt and pepper.
CHOOSE GOOD VEGETABLES.
Have a meal of good vegetables that are steamed and eaten with brown rice, cous cous or quinoa. You take a few sweet potatoes, skin and dice them, some carrots, peeled and cut into strips, some zucchini and cauliflower pieces. Steam them and serve with a good dressing and grated feta or cheddar cheese. I add basil or oregano to the water and it steams a great flavor into the vegetables.
INVESTIGATE NEW FOODS.
There are always new products on the shelves. Try the Artichoke Potatoes. Simply peel and steam. Unique taste and wonderful with Sweet potatoes and Peas. Try EDAME peas. These soya peas are great to munch Steam and you can use them in a lunch box. Use some SPROUTS in salads, with steamed vegetables .
Beetroot, kohlrabi and carrots grated RAW and mixed with a little salad dressing of mandarin juice, or orange juice and olive oil are fabulous. Great for digestion and sluggish bowels.
SOUPS.
Soups can be made of any vegetables and some additives like lentils, barley, split peas and chopped herbs. The best soups are cooked slowly and have added vegetable salt and a little black pepper and curry or a spicy paprika or hawaj for soups. I like to add cauliflower, zucchinis, sweet potatoes, a potato or two pumpkin, leeks, kohlrabi and peas or soaked beans to the basic parsley, carrots, parsley and onions. Puree the soups for kiddies and older folks and serve with good chunky whole wheat bread and a little grated cheese on the soup. I re energize them by adding chopped parsley and grated carrots for a few minutes.
JUICES.
It IS A GOOD IDEA TO HAVE A FRESH VEGETABLE JUICE AND A FRUIT JUICE DAILY. You simply use a few greens, carrots and beets, tomatoes, parsley and blend with a little water. Drink slowly.
Fruit juices are great and can be added to yogurt and create a smoothie. You can have this as a meal with added Nuplus or oatmeal. Try to eat fruit slowly and chew well.
REMEMBER TO CONSULT THE DOCTOR, HEALTH STORE OR NUTRITIONIST RE VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS. DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING YOUR NEIGHBOUR AND FRIENDS ARE USING. WE NEED VIT D. WE NEED VIT C. AND VIT B12 AND MANY MORE. BUT THERE IS A CORRECT WAY AND CORRECT AMOUNT TO TAKE. MEDICATIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN AFTER EATING , UNLESS YOUR DOCTOR ADVISES YOUR OTHERWISE. BE AWARE THAT YOU NEED TO ASK WHAT IS CORRECT FOR YOU.
I wish you a warm winter
Love and light
RONA
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