Why

I've started a new lifestyle for my family and wanted to share it with everyone. We quit eating sugar and processed food. We only eat whole wheat, raw foods and drink green smoothies. I will be collaborating my recipes for breakfast, snacks, lunches and dinners. I encourage everyone to try this!!
I've found ways to make this transition much easier for everyone. The first week was really rough. On the first day my 3 year old daughter was climbing the pantry saying 'I need candy!'. After that, I knew this was the right path we've chosen.

Step 1 - Empty your pantry, refrigerator & freezer
Get rid of any boxed food (other than whole wheat pasta), flour, sugar, cake mixes ... you name it! We are starting fresh. You do NOT want any kind of temptation. Take it to your local food bank. They will welcome it! Plus you will feel better about.
Step 2 - Replace your cooking staples with whole wheat flour, organic rolled oats, raw almond butter, almond milk, raw organic agave (costco), raw organic honey (costco) and grade B pure maple syrup. I get mine off of amazon. I will post a picture of it. Whole wheat bread (make sure there is no sugar in it), whole wheat bagels. NO more pop, crystal light or any other flavorings. You will only drink water, almond milk & green smoothies.
Step 3 - Get a Blentec or Vitamix. These are a must have for green smoothies. I got mine off of amazon. They cost about $420. OR, you can buy a refurbished one for half the price.

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Whole Wheat Pizza

My family is a pizza family. The fact that we can eat this pizza has helped us get through the rough patches when you really want to eat a pizza. Move over Little Caesars!!

Marinara Sauce

1 can stewed tomatoes (whole or chopped)
2 fresh roma tomatoes, cut into quarters
6 sundried tomatoes
2 dates (pits removed)
1/2 onion (white or yellow) cut into quarters
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 zucchini or yellow squash, cut into 1" pieces

Strain the stewed tomatoes into the food processor and set the tomatoes aside for now. Put all the other ingredients into the food processor and blend until mostly mixed. Add the stewed tomatoes and pulse until your desired consistency. I like mine a little chunky.


I buy the already made whole wheat pizza dough from Winco. Or you can buy the whole wheat pizza ready to make crust at Winco or Albertsons. Fred Meyer's might have it too.

Grease a pan and sprinkle whole wheat flour on the pan. Roll the dough out to desired thickness. Pour the marinara sauce over dough. Sprinkle some Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Place the turkey pepperoni over pizza. We also like to put olives on it too. Sprinkle some more mozzarella cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 18-22 minutes depending on your oven.

Other variations we like is roasted tomatoes & basil. So good!!

Enjoy!!


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