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For whatever reason, I have been in some sort of experimental mood lately. You know on my later nights, I pretty much eat a big salad and a piece of meat. 10 minute meals…

I don’t even know where I got this hair brained idea – maybe from reading too much cure cancer stuff  – but it occurred to me to just pour some plain old yellow mustard on my pork chop while it cooked, like you would bbq sauce. Now, I had already seasoned with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.

It was really good!

So, I decided to try it on chicken. Not so good. Oh Well…

Did you try that green bean with mustard sauce recipe?

Yellow mustard contains tumeric, which they are now saying is a powerful weapon against cancer cells.

Its not just for hot dogs anymore! And that’s OK with me

 

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On those nights when I get home from work at 7:30 or 8 – you can bet your last dollar that I don’t feel much like cooking dinner. I always plan something really fast and easy for those nights.

Tonight was one of them.

I had a sauteed pork chop seasoned with garlic and Italian seasoning, a (micro) baked sweet potato, green beans and cranberry sauce.

I find that I’m more successful if I prep the vegetables first.

Some people like to prep their veggies the night before. That is not the best. Vegetables lose more nutrients from the time you cut them. If you’re being good and eating your vegetables, you want to get the biggest nutritional bang, right? It only takes a few minutes.

It would take you 10 -15 minutes just to pick up fast food and get it home half cold.

Which would you rather eat?

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One of the first signs of winter is a craving for spicy warming chili. Isn’t it crazy how our tastes change with the season?

Working the hours I’ve been working for the last 6 months requires me to plan ahead. Chili is easy to throw together, and can feed you for a couple of days. Add a salad, some warm crusty bread, and maybe a glass of wine or a beer and you have the makings of another great dinner.

Just make sure to not use more cumin than the recipe calls for. I put in a little too much this time. Its not bad, but its not my best either. Oh well. Its certainly a thousand times better than any canned or fast food options.

Just remember that chili is always better the next day.

Oh, but you’re thinking chili isn’t that healthy? Not true!

You have Beans, Tomatoes, Hot Peppers , Onion, Garlic . Chili is a great inflammation fighter.Even the Beer or Wine can be healthy in moderation.

What are you waiting for? Make a pot of chili –

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Thanksgiving Dinner is just a few days away. Are you stressing about all the bad for you and fattening foods?

I’ve got some great news for you!

A lot of the foods you are going to eat are really good for you.

Here’s just 3 of my top picks for super healthy foods you’ll probably eat -

Cranberries are a real powerhouse. they are packed with anit-oxidants, they flush bad bacteria from your system, remove plaque from your teeth and your arteries, help leg cramps.

Pumpkin contains Lutein, which reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, and age related macular degeneration.

And pumpkin is orange. You know what that means, right?

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It means pumpkins contain beta carotene – a powerful anti oxidant that is said to help prevent many cancers including prostate and lung cancers.

Pumpkins are high in potassium which is important for heart health.

They contain Zinc, which is important for your immune system and bone health.

Pumpkins contain a lot of fiber to help keep your body running smoothly.

Pumpkins contain lots of anti-oxidant vitamins A and C, and alpha hydroxy acids which makes pumpkin great great for healthy, glowing, anti aging skin. Hey, that’s the most important benefit to me

Walnuts are one of the richest sources of Omega 3s outside of fish. Walnuts contain a high ratio of ALA which is important of cellular health.

Nuts also contain L-Arginine which helps reduce blood clotting that causes clogged arteries, helps your body repair tissue, and supports your immune system.

Walnuts are rich in fiber, B Vitamins, and a natural source of Vitamin E.

Just think, those are only 3 of the super-healthy foods you are probably going to eat.

Did you get your copy of Dance Through Thanksgiving? Just click through to the members area and download your copy (even if you’re not a member yet). You’ll find an entire list of healthy foods you’re probably going to eat, and great planning guides and recipes to make your Thanksgiving Dinner one that will be talked about for years to come.

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I just took the first loaves of pumpkin bread out of the oven.

They’re just OK.

What happened?

I bought pumpkins at the grocery store.

I have to get my butt out to a pumpkin farm this weekend and get the good stuff.

In the meantime, I’ll pawn these off on the girls at work

Tomorrow night I’ll be making broccoli salad for the pot-luck lunch at work on Friday.

 

I’ve been getting tired of the same old same old stuff I’ve been eating simply because I tell myself I’m too tired to cook after working 10 or 11 hours a day.

OK, I really am too tired to cook, but I’m too tired not to cook. I can’t afford to let my immune system down. So I cook. For the last few weeks its been a piece of meat and a salad.  That’s good to a point, but gee wiz…

So I’ve started breaking out some of my favorite recipes -

Chicken with zucchini and tomatoes

Sweet and Sour Chicken – that was heaven!

Jambalaya for tomorrow!

Makes me think of that old Lean Cuisine commercial where the girl is talking about the great dinner she ate last night. Except mine is way better than anything you can get in a package

So how do you manage to make great meals after working a long long day?

Planning.

I’ve started cooking up a couple of extra chicken breasts on Sunday. Then I can make all kinds of things during the week. Make sure to have plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables on hand and you can make all kinds of creations.

Of course, having hundreds of quick, easy delicious recipes on hand doesn’t hurt either, does it?

Are you using them? I sure am!

 

 

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Ahhhhh, there’s one seasonal superfood that money can’t buy, and you just might be singing along when you have one! I just had one and it was delish

Tell the truth – did you sing along?

Singing yet?

Members – are you enjoying this month’s featured recipes?

Here’s some of the tomato favorites – (make sure you login:)

Homemade Taco Sauce

Cherry Tomato Salad

Tomato Salads

Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

Chicken with Zucchini & Tomatoes