Through my eyes….
Through My Eyes…..
~ Eating 2 Kiwis is better then eat 4 oranges
More Information on Kiwis:
Eating kiwifruit with a meal reduces the oxidative stress on your body from that meal – especially if it is high-fat food
These Photos are not mine but I love them: Ideas and recipes below each photo
Eat it as is: (my method)
Cut the Kiwi in half, grab a spoon, scoop some out and eat it, then repeat 🙂
Blend it: and add it to anything (juice, ice cream topping, yogurt, etc.)
Add chopped up pieces to a salad, cereal, etc.
As a Popsicle: (from- http://barefeetinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2011/10/chocolate-covered-kiwi-popsicles.html)
Chocolate Covered Kiwi Popsicles
6 large kiwis peeled, cut into 1/3″-1/2″ thick rounds
1 cup dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup coconut oil
popsicle sticks or lollipop sticks
Slice the peeled kiwis into rounds with a lollipop stick in each one. Place on a tray lined with wax paper or parchment. Freeze for at least 4 hours and up to 48 hours.
In a glass bowl, melt the chocolate and the coconut oil over a pan of simmering water. You can also melt this in the microwave at no more than 50% power for 15-30 seconds at a time.
Dip each frozen kiwi into the melted chocolate. The chocolate will harden within a few moments of being dipped. Eat immediately or re-freeze.
As a smoothie: (from- http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/recipes/kiwi-smoothie-recipes-and-nutrition/)
Kiwi-Strawberry Smoothie
2 kiwis
1 cup whole strawberries
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 cup water
Calories: 148 | Fat: 1.2g (grams) | Protein: 4.8g | Carbs: 36.3g | Calcium: 16% | Vitamin A: 82% | Vitamin C: 415%
Kiwi-Banana Smoothie
2 kiwis
1 banana
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
¼ avocado
1/2 cup water
Calories: 303 | Fat: 8.2g (grams) | Protein: 6.3g | Carbs: 60.5g | Calcium: 15% | Vitamin A: 85% | Vitamin C: 302%
Kiwi-Apple Smoothie
2 kiwis
1 apple
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1 whole carrot
1/2 cup water
Calories: 204 | Fat: 1.2g (grams) | Protein: 4.9g | Carbs: 51.2g | Calcium: 17% | Vitamin A: 256% | Vitamin C: 292%
Thanks to (Tea Time with Lindsey)
I decided to do a 7-day cleanse then starting my special meal plans
as part of my resolved resolution to
#2. Focus on Me
This 7-day cleanse was created by Jason Vale. I will start tomorrow by drinking the first juice: The Super Juice. The Super Juice contains apples, pineapple, cucumber, lime, avocado, wheatgrass, and I hear it is very good!
The way the plan works is that you drink juice every couple of hours (8:00am, 11:00am, 2:00pm, 5:00pm, 8:00pm and 9:00pm), and the juice you drink changes so you are not drinking the same thing all of the time for 7 days.
After the 7-day cleanse is over, I will be making healthy meals with fresh foods and vegetables.
Thanks to my Vegan brother I will have a good coach through the delicious way to eat vegetables. These are not the complete recipes for the cleanse, just highlights. Message me if you want the full daily recipes.
Day 1: Apple, grapefruit, beets, carrots and blend. That’s why it’s so red. But delicious!!
Day 2: Butternut squash, carrots, and more blended and hot. Today’s was hot because I woke up feeling sick.
Lost 7 POUNDS!!
Day 3: Today’s choice was a fruity delight! Mango! And apples, oranges, parsley, and more blended to a delicious drink!
Day 4: Carrots, carrots and more carrots today! Lol veggie and fruit mix juice.
Day 5: Still alive!! Dedicated today to watermelon, grapes and love lol. Had to take it to go for school.
Day 6: Almost there! Love this juice. Mango, watermelon, lemon and joy.
Day 7: I’m in heaven! Last day calls for a great taste! Banana, watermelon, splash of lemon and excitement!
I lost TEN POUNDS!
Note: Each day I drank a juice, I did eat dinner at night (organic meals or salads only).
Hope you enjoyed this journey with me! Happy Healthy Friday!
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Cleanse Complete!
Resolution: Giving up fast food and eating healthier…
Idea: Cheeseburger Piggy Bank:
With this piggy bank every time you have a burger or fast food craving make a healthier home cooked meal and put the money in the piggy bank instead and you have money for healthy groceries.
Resolution: Going to the gym or getting in shape…
Idea: Exercise during the day:
Get up and move! When you wake up, stretch, then do an exercise (jumping jacks, running in place, etc.).
3 More exercises at:
http://www.bloomtofit.com/three-simple-exercises-to-do-at-home