Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs! They are the perfect snack! 

For me, these babies are the perfect pre and post workout food. Hard-boiled eggs in general make a quick snack if you are in a hurry. Power cook half a dozen Sunday night and you are set for the week. Or, they are great protein in your salads for lunch instead of meats. 

Eggs are the "good fats" your body needs to keep your heart healthy.  So as long as you don't fill these with g grotty mayo you are golden! Thankfully I am not a fan of mayo so this recipe works for my taste buds and my belly. 

Ingredients:

• 2 hard boiled eggs peeled and slices in half
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• dash of Pink Himalayan salt
• dash of garlic powder (not garlic salt)
• dash of cracked pepper
• sprinkles of paprika

Directions:

Remove yolks from egg whites. Place in small bowl with dijon, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Mash until smooth. Place a scoop back into each egg white half. Sprinkle with Paprika per your liking.

These are quick and easy. I always have the ingredients on hand, and they add a little kick rather than having plain hard boiled eggs. Time to get my workout in!

ENJOY!

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Lip Exfoliator

I Don't know about you but my lips are crazy dry during this time of year. With the cold outside, dry heat inside. I can't seem to keep them from hurting. I love this lip exfoliator because...

1. It's all organic
2. It's made with edible ingredients
3. It's yummy

It gives you back soft lips!

Ingredients:

•  1 pt Brown Sugar
•  1 pt Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
•  1 pt Creamed Honey

(regular honey would work just as well)

Directions:

•  Mix all 3 ingredients together.
•  Rub softly onto lips for about 30 seconds. Even corners. 
•  Let it sit for another minute soaking in a moisturizing.
•  Rub off damp wet towel.
  

BAM! Nice soft kissable lips. 

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Red Onions

WHY OH WHY DO ONIONS MAKE ME CRY?

I have never been a raw onion lover. Maybe it’s because my eyes are so sensitive to everything that the slightest smell of a raw onion makes my eyes tear.

I deal with it though and get puffy eyes anyways because I use onions to cook with often. And I am enjoying raw red onions more and more these days. They are packed with good stuff! 

Full of vitamins C and B6, iron, folate, and potassium and most importantly amazing phytochemicals. They are a super food along with garlic! They are an anti-allergic, anti-histaminic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant, rolled into 1 potent smelly ball. 

YUMMAY! 

So, why do these amazing super veg make your eyes BURN and tear so bad as soon as you cut into them? Well, I learned that when you cut into an onion, you’re breaking open microscopic cells filled with enzymes that turn into volatile gasses when cut. This causes a chemical reaction similar to the chemicals used in tear gas. WOH right? When the fumes reach the eye glands, your eyes begin to create tears trying to dilute and flush the chemical from your eyes. AMAZING FOOD!

I don’t know about you but, but it takes my eyes at the least an hour or more to recover after cutting onions!  And really there is nothing I have found that help with the fumes onions produce 100%. But, these small tricks give a tiny bit of relief.

• By using a sharp knife, less of the enzymes are released into the air.
• Cut onions in cold water. 
• Cut the root last!! The root has a higher concentration of enzymes.
• Chill or freeze onions. This minimizes the amount of gas released.
• Light a match before you start chopping. The sulfur disables the compounds in onions that make your eyes water.
• Use a food processor.
• Wear kitchen goggles to protect your eyes. (LOL! Yeah right. If you do this, you must send me a picture! :) )

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Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes to make! I enjoy roasting them best. I like them thin and with a bit of crunch.

 My favorite recipe is to roast thin fry like slices at 425 degrees in coconut or olive oil with some Pink Himalayan Salt and Cracked Pepper for about 45 minutes. Stirring gently twice. They come out NICE and soft with a crunch and brown edges! 

OMG SO GOOD!

This is by far definitely one of my favorite veg. 

Even though it’s a high carb veg I make them often. They are are extremely beneficial to your body. Clean eats! 

• They are high in vitamin B6.
• They are a good source of vitamin C which helps produces collagen which helps maintain skin’s youthful elasticity, and is es essential o helping us cope with stress.
• They contain Vitamin D.
• They contain iron.
• They are a good source of magnesium which is the relaxation and anti-stress mineral. 
• They are a source of potassium. 
• They are low glycemic index! Meaning their natural sugars are slowly released into the bloodstream, helping to ensure a balanced and regular source of energy, without the blood sugar spikes linked to fatigue and weight gain.

And they are just sweet and tasty! 

Good stuff give them a try!

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Hummus, Avocado & Tomato Toast

Sourdough Toast! What could make Sourdough Toast EVEN BETTER? Adding Humus, Avocado and Tomatoes to it. So delicious and such a great breakfast or snack. All the right healthy fats and carbs to get you going.

Hummus, Avocado & Tomato Toast

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 piece of sourdough bread toasted
• 1 tbs hummus
• Drizzle of lemon over hummus
• 1/4 of an avocado
• 3 cherry tomatoes

Avocado has Healthy fats, Protein, Vitamins and minerals, and Dietary fiber 

Hummus also has Healthy fats, Protein, and Vitamins and minerals

Sourdough Bread has has a lower glycemic index and the protein gluten has been broken down into amino acids so it's a little less harsh on your belly than wheat or white bread, meaning it's easier to digest. (Plus it tastes better. :) 

Tomatoes have Vitamins galore, Potassium, Fiber and Antioxidants.

It's a winning combo in my book. 

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