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.

Monday, July 14, 2014

Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad

Quick, simple & satisfying. Especially on a super hot day like today!

Marinade
 1/4 c low sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp finely minced ginger
3 Tbsp coconut oil
2 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
1 tsp Sriracha
1/2 tsp salt

I used shredded rotisserie chicken. I put it in a ziplock bag and poured the marinade over top of it. Massage it into all the chicken and set aside.
You can also pour over raw chicken and marinade for 30 mins up to overnight in the refrigerator. Then grill.

Salad
1 lb napa cabbage halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1-2 cups matchstick carrots (or cut any kind of carrot into matchsticks)
2/3 cup slivered almonds (toasted if you'd like)
1/2 cup cilantro (I'm not a huge fan so I did not use)

I warmed up the chicken in a fry pan for a couple of minutes.

Dressing
1/4 cup red wine vinegar OR I used rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped green onions

Toss everything together sprinkle with some sesame seeds and serve. Let me know how you liked it below.  :)


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