You don't have to go buy ice cream from the store any longer. Dairy is terrible for the human body which is why many people have dairy allergies, and have lactose intolerance. Dairy is hard for the body to break down, is most time's loaded with unnatural hormones, and it creates a acidic environment inside your body which is where disease will thrive. Learn More Here(this dairy list include american's most favorite milk, cheese, dairy yogurt etc). Read labels before buying foods. Many foods contain casein which is terrible for you Read HERE. My advice is to STAY AWAY FROM THIS STUFF. Many will scream where can I get calcium (Calcium is available in
collard greens, Kale, Spinach, almonds and many other nutritious foods. I
use to eat cheese like it was no longer going to be available on earth
lol and my digestive system was sooo screwed up because of it. I had to
do better with eating. I was clogging my poor intestines with all this
bad stuff and wondering why my skin kept having crazy acne outbreaks. My body
was crying out for help and only I could change it. Most times symptoms from something going on internal will appear externally often times on your face. I don't know about
you but when my skin break's out it makes me super upset. I try hard now to
eat foods that will help cleanse my entire system. This is a big part of
the reason I became a Health Nut. I now drink almond milk and have seen a big difference in my body since I stopped drinking milk years ago. Try it for your self, start slow and go 2 weeks no dairy and see if you can tell the difference. Its a process but once you begin to see results you will want to get rid of all foods that hurt your body and hinder your health.
*MAKING BLUEBERRY MANGO PEACH ICE CREAM*
INGREDIENTS:
15 organic Frozen Blueberries
1 organic Frozen Mangos
1 organic Frozen chopped up peach
1/2 cup of almond milk, I made homemade almond milk but you can buy it as well (which is what I have used for years). I will post how to make almond milk soon :-) You can always substitute water instead of nut milk
3-4 tablespoons of 100% maple syrup, or raw agave nectar etc
(The more you want the more fruit you add)
* Add all items to blender.
Add less liquid to get a ice cream texture. You can always add more but start with a little. Blend on High speed. Top with your favorite fruit. I choose to top with blueberries!
SOOOOOO DELISH make as much as you want and eat as much as you want!
Invest in your body;-)You only have one
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OMGGGGGG I LOVEEEEEEEE MY VITAMIX #Inserts flip here LOL!! WOOHOOO. I literally have had it just a couple days now, and all I can say is I cant believe I waited so long. I had to do a review right away because I am so blown away. This Blender is a MUST HAVE kitchen appliance. It literally is a combination of a bunch of appliances combined. It can be a juicer, it literally can make any kind of nut butters, it makes any kind of nut milks, soups, flour etc. I am amazed at the power of this machine. Who ever designed it was a pure genius. I am so happy I finally purchased one. Yes it cost a pretty penny, but you cant put a price on health "right". This is a dream machine. Definitely worth the investment if you truly want to pursue the healthy eating world. I say YES. I have made a few different things in one day. It is so fun hahah. You can order the Vitamix through a few different sources directly through Vitamix Click Here. You can do a payment plan through QVC Purchase Here. You can also order off of Amazon or Costo Click Here. The Vitamix comes in a few different options with various speeds. I choose the 5200 version. I am officially all smiles and so happy I made the purchase/investment.Just wanted to share with anyone wondering if they should dish out the cash for this amazing blender. I vote absolutely YES!!!
I also recently got a Paderno Veggie Spirilizer. It's also amazing.
You can make fruit's and veggie's look so cool. You can also make many raw food dishes with this appliance which is the true reason I purchased. Will post showing the Paderno put to use soon. I found mine online at amazon for 25$ Order Here
I love my two new kitchen appliance's and would definitely recommend them as kitchen necessities.
I am now #teamvitamix and #teampaderno LOL
While I am at it I might as well share which Juicer I use. I picked it up from Macy's a few years back. It's a Sharper Image. Works decent, and does what its suppose to do "Make Juice" haha. But it leaves lots of pulp in my opinion so I feel as if i'm wasting fruit. It's on sale for a little over 60$ It definitely works, but not as well as some of the more expensive juicers. I am more into making smoothies and sorbets than juicing which is why I decided to invest in a better blender instead of a juicer. If you are interested Amazon has it on sale Buy here
I have yet to meet a person who doesn't like smoothies. They are so yummy and so delicious, definitely one of my favorites. I must admit I have been spending much more time in the kitchen. (Practice makes perfect right) Haha. I am truly having so much fun, and it feels good to know my body is benefiting from all the nutritious foods I am giving it. The Peach Banana smoothie is super easy to make. Peaches are packed with nutrients including vitamin A & C, potassium, calcium, and beta carotene. Our bodies need daily doses of these important vitamins. Why not eat something that not only taste good, but also helps provide the body with much needed nutrients. Learn more here
Ingredients:
*2 Frozen chopped up Peaches freeze over night (pre-frozen fruit will also work)
*1 Frozen chopped Banana freeze over night
*2-3 tablespoons of 100% maple syrup, or raw agave nectar (You choose your favorite sweetner)
*1 cup of filtered water or almond milk ( You can choose I used water this time around, but nut milk will work perfect as well)
Place all items inside the blender. Blend until smooth and you achieve your desired
texture. ENJOY its serious pure bliss hehehehe :-). I topped mine with Maca Powder. Its super healthy for you Read Here
You cant taste the maca powder at all. Feel free to add Chia Seeds, Hemp seeds, or flax seeds to the top of your smoothies as well. Its a great way to sneak in extra nutrition. Kids will love this as well, its sweet and is a perfect substitute snack instead of chips, cookies, candy etc.
Happy transition to being a Health Nut :-)
Shana Nicole,
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Who ever thought you could make healthy foods taste similar to some of your favorite treats. Avocados are a good source of healthy omega fats which your body can actually use and it won't store on your stomach, thighs, behind, or where ever else you don't want fat. Avocados are often used as a substitute for meat on sandwiches, salads, raw foods etc. Avocado's help with fighting cancer, oral health, skin health, and eye health among several other healthy benefits Read More Here.
Making Avocado Lime Banana Pudding is super simple and you only need a few ingredients. I am all about not being in the kitchen for 3 hours making one meal LOL. I try to find great filling foods that won't take me all day to make. So lets get you started.
What You Need: (Per one serving)
1. 1 avocado (Add more the more you want to make, rule of thumb I say 1 avocado per person or per serving)
2. 1-2 fresh squeezed organic limes or lemons (this depends on how much citrus you want to taste)
3. 1 whole banana (Feel free to add organic blueberries or your favorite fruit)
4. 3-4 tablespoons of 100% maple syrup or 100% raw agave nectar (add to your taste the more sweet you want the more you add)
5. Food processor or blender (blender wont work as well but use what you have for now)
Buy Food Processor here
Directions:
*Add all items to food processor, cut only half the banana(or fruit of choice) and add into the mixture. Let food processor run until you have the desired texture. I let mine run about 45 seconds then pure into a fabulous glass LOL.
*After you have the desired texture take the other half of the banana,slice up, and add to the top. ( I also topped mine with chia seeds and almonds Delish, you can add blue berries or your fav fruit to top get creative and have fun with making your food)
You can make this yummy treat for children, your best friend, and family they will love it.
Hope you guys are having as much fun as me making fun treats that's super good for the body! Heal your body from the inside out.You are truly what you eat. Be sure you are helping and not hurting your body :-)
Happy Healing, Happy Health
LoveShanaNicole
I could literally eat sorbet all day long, especially when it's super easy to make, all natural, delicious & nutritious. This is such a yummy treat! You can indulge for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or for an evening snack. Why purchase pre-packaged sorbet,which may have hidden ingredient's when you can make your own. I'm thrilled about making new treats and sharing them with all of you. Lets be health nuts together hahah.
* This makes 1 serving of Strawberry Mango Sorbet*
1. 8-12 Organic frozen strawberries depending on how much you want to make( I personally like fresh fruit and I freeze myself, but pre-frozen strawberries will work) Strawberries are pack with antioxidants, and great nutrients for your body. They help with boosting your immune system, fighting cancer, & they help keep wrinkles away (who want's wrinkles ill eat strawberries all day lol) along with so many other benefits Read More Here
2. 1 or 2 Organic frozen Mango's ( You want to pre slice and let them freeze over night if you choose to use fresh fruit) Mango's are also a super food that you should incorporate into your diet every week. Packed with healthy goodness Click here
3. Next add 1 cup of almond milk, 1 or 2 tablespoon's of raw agave nectar or 100% pure maple syrup Pure maple syrup click here(add more for taste) the more thick you want the less liquid almond milk you will add.Buy agave nectar here
4. Blend all items in a food processor or a blender and ENJOY!! So delish!
Heart You All,
Shana Nicole
So any food that starts with sweet, I am interested in trying haha. I often times have the biggest sweet tooth on earth, and instead of buying tons of bad filled sweets, why not find good sweet's that are actually nutritious for your body. I absolutely love sweet potatoes not only are they delicious they are packed with vitamins C which will boost your immune system, vitamin D which helps build healthy bones, iron which helps provide energy, magnesium which helps with artery health and the list goes on Read More Here. I wanted to include more sweet potatoes in my diet of course for the health benefits, and to take care of my sometimes over happy sweet tooth LOL. Here are two recipes to make amazing tasting sweet potatoes.
**SWEET POTATOES FRIES**
1. Bake sweet potatoes for 30-45 mins or until soft. I usually heat oven at 400-450 degrees ( Helps cook them quicker) You can also boil as well for 30 mins or so which ever works best for you
2. Once they are soft but not mushy ( you want to be able to cut them up) take out of oven and slice into pieces.
3.You will want to add vegan butter, or grass fed butter to pan and let pre heat Purchase Vegan Butter here
4. Add cinnamon and nutmeg a teaspoon mixed half & half ( or to taste of course)
5. Drizzle with actual maple syrup and enjoy -You can sprinkle maple syrup sugar on top as well as they cook (YUMMY).
6.Top with Maple Glazed pecans to top this dish off. (Will post soon on how to make your own maple pecans)
**SWEET POTATOE APPLE FILLED PANCAKES**
Ingredients:
1 Sweet Potatoe's (Makes about 6 small pancakes)
2 table spoons of Maple Syrup (To taste add more to sweeten)
2 table spoons off Almond Milk
1 teaspoon of Cinnamon & Nutmeg
1 tablespoon of Coconut flour of unbleached organic flour
1 apples
2 pinches of baking soda (Dont add to much LITERALLY a pinch)
Directions:
1. Heat sweet potatoe in oven at 400-450 degrees and allow the potatoe to cook until mushy
2. Remove the skin and mash the potatoe then add all ingredients
3. Slice apple and add roll mixture or scoop into tiny pancake balls
4. You can either cook on stove for a more crisp pancake or bake for an additional 15-20 mins. Try both and see which one you like better. I usually cook on stove for 3 mins each side and I let them bake, it will make the pancakes burst with flavor. (dont forget to cook in vegan butter, or grassfed butter)Buy here
5. Last Top Pancakes with apples and sprinkle cinnamon on top. Feel free to top with maple syrup and a half teaspoon of "Maca powder" which is packed with nutrients Read Here
Hope this helps with your sweet tooth cravings as much as it did mine. LOL
Happy Health
Shana Nicole,
