Our Healthy Lifestyle: October 2014

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, October 2, 2014

Fish Taco's

This is a family favorite right now. Holy deliciousness!!!

4-5 Panko crusted Tilapia (I get them from costco)

Cook in oven for 20 mins at 450 degress

While that is cooking I put together the avocado salsa and spicy mayo (it's not that spicy).

Avocado Salsa

1 large Avocado or 2 small
1-2 Roma tomatoes
1-2 Green Onions
Handful of Cilantro
Juice of 1/2 a Lime
Pinch of Salt

Spicy Mayo

1/2 cup Light Mayo
1 tsp (or more if you desire) Sriracha sauce
pinch of salt
Juice of 1/2 a Lime
Add water till 'drizzling' consistency

Put together in a whole wheat tortilla and savor every bite!