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I have been making bone broth soup lately because it is supposed to have a lot of health benefits.  I wanted to start bringing lean meat back into my diet, but I didn’t want go head on. Baby steps!  I got the recipe from Wellness Mama. I have been drinking a cup every morning for the past two weeks as a tea before breakfast. Well, the other day I went to Pure Pastures to pick up my marrow bone and the lady suggested that I add chicken feet to my broth for extra nutrients as well as to boost the collagen level. Despite how it looked I bought it! Hey, more collagen equals more healthy hair;-) 

It didn’t change the flavor, but I could tell that my broth was a little thicker. This is my second batch using the chicken feet. The ones in the picture are frozen, that’s why they look so pinkish red. So cheers to longer, stronger hair! And baby steps to bringing lean meat back into my diet, which by the way, I made bison nachos the other day and they were DELICIOUS!!! Of course the bison was grass fed. If I’m going to eat meat it has to be top notch! Balance, Health, and Wealth!!

Recipes for our feast with a twist!!

Things to do:

Soak your nuts overnight. Use a coffee grinder to process your flax seeds. Peel and freeze your bananas overnight. Use more apples if needed. Use less ingredients if needed.  Enjoy!

 Let me know what you think about these combinations…Health is wealth!!

Smoothie #1

1 cup of wild blueberries

1/2 cup of Pomegranate seeds..cut in half, place in warm water, press on the rind and the seeds will come out

1 1/2  cups of purified water

8 almonds (soaked overnight before using)

1 Brazil nut (soaked overnight before using)

3 walnuts (soaked overnight before using)

1/2 frozen banana..peel and freeze overnight

Add all of your ingredients to your blender or Nutribullet until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie #2

1 small avocado

1/2 of pineapple peeled and juiced

2 handfuls of spinach

3/4 cup of frozen raspberries

1/2 of lemon juiced

Peel the pineapple, cut it in half, and juice one half of it along with the 1/2 of lemon. Place the pineapple and lemon juice in a blender, with your small avocado, frozen raspberries, and spinach. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Optional Smoothie *Breakfast*

1 small avocado

1 cup of wild blueberries

1 1/2 cups of Rice milk

Blend and enjoy!

Juice #1

5-6 leaves of kale

3 stalks of celery

2 Fuji or Gala apples…take the seeds out before juicing

1/4 lemon

1/2 cabbage (cut cabbage in half, then cut that half in half, use only 4 ounces per serving because too much at once will cause gas and bloating)

1 tablespoon of flax seeds..ground before using

Juice cabbage first, making sure to measure out 4 ounces for each serving that you plan to make. Each half of a half makes about 8 ounces. Continue with the rest of the ingredients. Pour in a jar, add your grounded flax seeds, whisk, and enjoy!!!!

Juice #2

6 carrots

1/2 of a bunch of cilantro

1-2 green apples..take the seeds out before juicing

1 small beet peeled

1/2 inch(thumb size is an inch) or more of ginger…the more the better for me

1 lime peeled

1 tablespoon of flax seeds..don’t forget to ground them before placing them in your juice

Juice the cilantro, ginger, and lime first. Add the beet, apples, and carrots next. Place in your favorite glass, add your grounded flax seeds, whisk it up, and FEAST ON!!!

Juice #3

5 leaves of Swiss chard

2 Fuji or Gala apples…take the seeds out before juicing

1/2 lemon

2 stalks of celery

1 tablespoon of flax seeds..you know what to do by now;-)

Juice the lemon, celery, Swiss chard, and apples, in that order. Add you grounded flax seeds, whisk, and sip slowly!

Optional Juice Recipe

3-4  collard leaves

2 Fuji or Gala apples

1 lemon

1/2 of ginger or more

2 stalks of celery

1 tablespoon of flax seeds

Process the ginger first, then add the rest of your ingredients.

Optional Juice Recipe

5-6 carrots

1 bunch of parsley*Parsley should be avoided during pregnancy because it stimulates the uterus and in cases of kidney inflammation

1 green apple

1 lime

1 tablespoon of flax seeds

Process the parsley first, then add the rest of your ingredients.

What’s your favorite smoothie or juice combination?

Here is the list of goodies that you will need for our five-day feast;-) Shop as if you are shopping for 2-3 days worth of produce. You may have to go back to the store by day four, but this list should hold you for a few days.  Organic is best, but do not worry if you can not get organic, just get the best looking locally grown  fruits and veggies.  You can mix white vinegar and water in a spray bottle to make a great homemade veggie wash.  See below for directions on how to use wash. Or you can buy, Veggie Wash,  from the store.  Health is Wealth!!!

3-4 bunches of kale

3-4 bunches of collard greens

3-4 bunches of Swiss chard

4-5 small to medium beets

3-4 bunches of spinach

2-3 bunches of parsley

3-4 bunches of celery

5 lb bag of carrots

2 bunches of cilantro

1 bag of whole flax seeds

1 box of green tea

1 box of herbal tea-Holy Basil, Lavender, Chamomile (if you can find loose leaf, that would be better)

a head of green cabbage

1 lb of ginger- Randazzo has the best ginger for the best price.  Usually 89 cents a pound!

1 bag of raw almonds

1 bag of walnuts

1 bag of Brazil nuts

1 bag of green apples

1 bag of Fuji or Gala apples

2 pineapples

2 bags of frozen wild blueberries

2 bags of frozen raspberries

2 Pomegranates

Rice milk

bag of medium to large lemons

3 limes

5 small avocados

1 food journal

DIY Veggie and Fruit Wash

For Hard-skinned Fruits and Vegetables:

1. Fill a spray bottle with equal parts white vinegar and water.

2. Then, spray the solution onto your fruits and vegetables; rub it in; and rinse.

For Soft-skinned Fruits and Vegetables:

1. Fill a bowl with equal parts white vinegar and water.

2. Then, soak your fruits and vegetables in the solution for a minute or two, and rinse.

Why This Works

The acetic acid in vinegar kills bacteria and helps to dissolve the wax and pesticide residues found on the skins of many fruits and vegetables.

Cauliflower has not been one of my favorite veggies because it makes me too bloated, but I know I need to eat more of it! So today I made a pizza crust using it. I am blown away on how amazing it turned out! So DELICIOUS!!  I added some artichokes and basil, which made it even more nutritious. I will definitely be making this again soon. Health is Wealth!!!

What’s your favorite way to make cauliflower?

Pomegranate juice is available year round, but it’s not like Beyond Blends!!  You can purchase fresh pomegranates in most grocery stores from September through January. When refrigerated in a plastic bag, pomegranates keep for up to 2 months. Try tossing the seeds on a salad for a brilliantly colorful, crunchy, and nutritious addition. Rich in juicy antioxidants as well as known to benefit the heart and blood vessels.  A compound found only in pomegranates called punicalagin is the major component responsible for pomegranate’s antioxidant and health benefits. Pomegranates have also been revered as a symbol of health, fertility and eternal life. I’ll drink to that!!

Get your “Juicy Fruit” while pomegranates are in season!! Health is wealth…

That time I made raw cheese cake and it was Delicious!

How are you honoring your heart this month? Try this heart healthy smoothie to jump start your day. The antioxidants from the dark cherries makes this a heartthrob smoothie! Not to mention, the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats from the avocado. Don’t be afraid of the good fat because you want to be skinny. Strong is the new Skinny!! Take care of your heart and it will take care of you;-) Breathe with the flow of life… Health is Wealth!!!

Heartthrob:

3/4 cups of frozen dark cherries

1 small ripe avocado

1-2 cups of fresh pressed pineapple juice

1/2 of a peeled lime*You can juice it or throw it in the blender

Blend and your heart will thank you for it!

I LOVE this juice combination!!! I’m adding it to the BB menu;-) Try it for yourself and let me know what you think. If you can get your hands on an Omega 8006, go for it! It’s the best juicer that I have ever purchased. The Norwalk is my next purchase;-)

3 organic collard leaves

2 Fuji apples

1 peeled lime

1-2 sprigs of rosemary

1 English cucumber-Your best choice until cucumber season returns;-)

1 handful of kale (about 4-5 leaves)

3 stalks of celery

2 apples

1/4 lemon

1/2 cabbage (cut cabbage in half, then cut that half in half, use only 4 ounces per serving because too much at once will cause gas and bloating)

Juice cabbage first, making sure to measure out 4 ounces for each serving that you plan to make. Each half of a half makes about 8 ounces. Continue with the rest of the ingredients. Pour in a jar, whisk, and enjoy!!!! This is is good one to add to your juice feast.

1 ripe avocado

2 cups of fresh or frozen raspberries

1/3   of a medium pineapple juiced without cutting off the outer part

Juice the pineapple. Blend/Nutribullet the raspberries and avocado with the pineapple juice. This smoothie with keep you full for hours because of the amount of good fat and protein that the avocado supplies. Be Bold, Be Beautiful, Be a Healthy You!!!!