Another hot humid day, no sign of relief.
So a perfect time for a cold sweet smoothie. We usually make one when we buy a honeydew that is not sweet or just not flavorful, but this one was sweet as honey, so no need for honey or maple syrup.
our ingredients :
slices of honeydew
strawberry
banana
orange juice
cup of crushed ice
Not only tart cherries are beautiful, and great in a pie, they are also a great drink to have before a workout. Drinking the juice twice a day for at least seven days before a big race or event can help to ease the pain, and shortens the recovery time.
It also can help with diabetes, high blood pressure, gout, and insomnia. It can also increase urine production, and helps with digestion.
We love mozzarella on our salad or on top of a heaping hot pasta dish, but for breakfast it is light & something fresh.
adding berries and walnuts just adds to this nutritious, easy to make breakfast. We all know about the benefits of berries eating walnuts help with lowering blood pressure, inflammation, helps with weight loss, and supports good brain function.
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We need to Avoid food that contain artificial sweeteners, foods that contain high amounts of sugar, saturated fat or caffeine.
Processed foods like deli meat have been linked to triggering ADHD symptoms in children. Instead choose foods that contain antioxidants, choline, omega-3 fatty acids, and complex carbohydrates that boost brain health.
Fruits & nuts for snacks
Apples
Pears
Oranges
Kiwi
To add Protein to a healthy diet :
beans, almonds, walnuts, Brazil nuts, multi grain cereal. Eggs, milk, goat cheese, and Greek yogurt.
Fish for omega 3 & fatty acid
Salmon, mackerel, fresh tuna, trout, sardines, herring.
Making tuna wraps, sandwiches and pasta salads for kids lunches is a great way to add good fat to their diet.
For salads, sandwiches, and wraps use Green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale. These greens are full of folate and vitamins .
We are helping to organize a new kitchen.
For now we are only investing in kitchen tools for cooking & serving.
Here is the list of what we need:
Cutting board
Colander
Grader
Mandolins
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Spatula
Tongs
Paring knife
Wooden spoons
Whisks
Can opener
Blender
Oven mitt
Food storage container
Food processor
Flatware
Plates
Bowls
Glasses
Mugs salad bowls
Serving bowls
Serving platter
Serving spoon
Dutch oven
Bakeware
Roasting pan
Mixing bowls
Sauce pan
Sauté pan
Skillet – cast iron ones go from stove to oven
This is a good start. You will be amazed how quickly you start adding to your kitchen tools as you start cooking, baking and entertaining.
Fresh vegetables & fruits. Wash, cook and eat. Every Sunday, a few blocks from the beach, the local farmers bring their beautiful vegetables, delicious jams, and ripe fruits to the square; and the tourists line up to buy them.
Our family loves pasta. But to keep in mind a balance healthy diet once or twice a week we combine it with other meat or fish dishes.
Orzo with red bell pepper & cauliflower with eggs. Serve it warm or cold. We made a simple balsamic olive oil and black olive dressing to go with our orzo, and Parmesan cheese. You can use mozzarella or other favorite cheeses.
It is simple and delicious, and it really is a great meal that tastes better as leftovers. We served it with chicken, but you can have it as is as a vegetarian meal.
Ingredients:
orzo, diced red pepper, diced onions, diced black olives.
cauliflower with eggs sautéed.
