KALE AND PINEAPPLE GREEN SMOOTHIE - ANTI-ANGIOGENESIS

I call this my anti-angiogenesis drink because it's full of great nutrients that help your body fight cancer and stop it from growing or metastasizing in your body. I designed this drink after watching Dr. William Li's Ted Talk on his discovery of anti-angiogenesis foods that help your body stop cancer cells from metastasizing and therefor helping you beat cancer. He calls it "eating to starve cancer". I will post the video below the recipe for you to see!! ENJOY

INGREDIENTS

2-3 Cups of Kale (steams removed and chopped)
1 Whole Cucumber (chopped)
3 Branches of Celery (chopped)
1 Lemon (peeled and chopped)
1/3 Of A Pineapple (chopped)
1 TSP of Spirulina Powder
A handful of Mint
 

DIRECTIONS:

Throw everything into a blender till it is liquefied and serve.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!

MUSHROOMS ON TOAST

Mushrooms are a great source of Vitamin D and Iron! They are also low in calories which is great if you are watching your weight! I really like mushrooms on toast its not only delicious but a great way to boost your immune system if you are feeling run down. Mushrooms also can boost your metabolism because they have Vitamin B which is vital for turning food (carbohydrates) into fuel (glucose), which the body needs/burns to produce energy. Not to mention they taste good! Enjoy!!!

Yields 2 Pieces of Mushrooms on Toast

INGREDIENTS:

4 Cups of Mushrooms (I used a mix of Shiitake (remember to take the stems off) and Oyster mushrooms)
1-2 TBSP of Olive Oil
1/4 Cup of Fresh Sage - chopped
1/4 Cup of Fresh Thyme - chopped
2 Cloves of Garlic - minced or pressed
Salt and Pepper - as desired
Bread (Gluten free or Vegan Crackers can be used too)
 

DIRECTIONS:

Olive oil the pan and let it heat up on medium heat. Throw in your mushrooms and let that saute. The water will come out of the mushrooms.

Once the water comes out it will start to evaporate. When the water is nearly gone, throw in your garlic, sage, thyme and salt and pepper. The mushrooms will start to absorb the flavors at this point.

Continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes on medium heat. As they start to get golden brown you can reduce the heat.

Put you bread in the toaster and do your thing.

Spread the mushrooms on the toast and drizzle some of the juices from the pan on top and enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!

GLUTEN FREE MAPLE SYRUP GRANOLA

This gluten free granola is delicious and can add a crunch to any breakfast or an amazing snack! The nuts you put in your granola are filled with plant based protein and omega 3 fatty acids that are great for heart health. The rolled oats are gluten free and filled with fiber that is essential for digestion. The dried cranberries I used for this granola and raisins are filled with antioxidants and natural sugars (carbs) as well as some vitamin C. Granola is a great thing to prepare on the weekend and eat throughout the week because it stores well, makes a great healthy snack and is great for kids. ENJOY!

INGREDIENTS:

3 Cups of Gluten Free Rolled Oats
1/2 - 1 Cup of Walnuts (rushed roughly)
1/2 - 1 Cup of Almonds (rushed roughly)
1/2 TSP of Cinnamon
1/4 TSP of Salt
1/2 Cup of Maple Syrup
1/4 Cup of Vegetable Oil
1 TSP of Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup of Cranberries
1/2 Cup of Raisins
 

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven on bake to 300 degrees.

In a large bowl mix the rolled oats, nuts, cinnamon and salt - mix it all together

In another smaller bowl add in your maple syrup, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Whisk together. 

Drizzle the maple syrup mixture over the rolled oats and nut mixture and mix all together till the oats and nuts is evenly coated and there are no lumps.

Spread the bowl of ingredients on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.

Bake the granola in the oven for 25 minutes or until it starts to golden.

Once golden remove from the oven and let cool before adding in your dried fruit. Mix and store in a airtight container (It should stay good for apx 2 weeks).

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!

LEFTOVER MEATBALL FRITTATA - GLUTEN FREE

Frittata's are Italian egg based dishes that make use of whatever you have in your kitchen. Use your imagination because the varieties are endless. I decided to use the leftover meatballs from the other night to make mine. Think egg pizza or even crust-less quiche! The meatballs contain a lot of protein while the eggs are full of vitamin A, D, E, Iron and Zinc which is good for bones, teeth, eyes and skin. Talk about healthy eating.

INGREDIENTS:

6 Eggs
1.5-2 Meatballs (chopped up) - see my previous gluten free meatball recipe
1 Small Sweet Onion (chopped)
1/4 Cup of Grated Cheese Mix (I used Mozzarella and Cheddar)
Salt and Pepper (as desired)
1 TBSP of Canola Oil
1 TBSP of Butter

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the over to broil at 360 degrees.

Place canola oil and butter in a small frying pan (must have a metal handle) and place on the stove top on medium heat.

Crack the eggs into a bowl add some salt and pepper as desired and whip the eggs.

Place the grated cheese, chopped onion, chopped meatball and whipped eggs into one larger bowl and mix together.

Place the egg mixture into the frying pan on the stove until the bottom is cooked and settled. You can tell it has settled by the bubbling that starts along the side.

When you start to see the bubbling, remove from the stove top and place in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the top starts to become golden. 

Be careful taking it out of the oven as the handle will be hot!!! Let it cool for a minute or two, cut into pie slices and serve.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!

AVOCADO TOAST - GLUTEN FREE VERSION, VEGETARIAN, VEGAN AND PALEO FRIENDLY

I ♥ Avocado toast! I seriously could eat it everyday. I was doing a plant based diet in the summer and this was one of my go-to breakfast options. Avocado is rich in oils and fat that your body needs on a daily basis. Yes avocado is full of fat but its good fat that keeps your hair shiny, healthy and stops it from falling out and your nails strong - believe me there are worst things I can eat. You can obviously eat this on toast as it is just as easy to make but I like to use rice crackers for their gluten free properties. I used to use gluten free bread and tried a bunch of different kinds but I like this better. Also its super easy to make when your in a rush in the morning.

INGREDIENTS:

1-2 Rice Cakes (depends how many you want)
1/4-1/2 and Avocado (I usually do 1/4 per rice cake)
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/4 - 1/2 a lime (juice) I like lots of lime juice!

DIRECTIONS:

Mash and spread the avocado onto your rice cracker.

Salt and Pepper

Sprinkle Lime on top and serve.

*You should serve it or eat it right away because the rice cracker will absorb all the moisture and start to get soggy. 

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!