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.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Granola Bars

I make these at least once a week if not more. One of my favorite snacks.

2 cups Rolled oats
1 cup Cashews
1 cup Carob chips

Mix in bowl

In a sauce pan mix in together

2.5 cups Almond butter (the runnier the better)
2/3 cups Honey
1/3 cup Agave

Melt together (I don't like this to get very warm because it melts the carob chips)

Pour over oat mixture and incorporate thoroughly. Place in greased pan and press down with fingers. Put into refrigerator to set. About 30 minutes. Store in refrigerator in air tight container.


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