Blue Corn Chip Salad

This colorful, tasty salad is filled
with a variety of textures and flavors. Enjoy it as an appetizer at a
party or pack up the ingredients for a picnic and make the salad right
before serving.

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

4 cups baked blue corn chips (other colored corn chips can be substituted)
1 small head red leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
16 ounces cooked black beans, rinsed
1 cup salsa
3 roasted red peppers, sliced into strips about 2″ long by 1/2″ thick
1 Roma tomato, diced

Directions

Place the corn chips on the plates first, followed by the lettuce,
then the beans, then the tomatoes, then the salsa, and top it off with
the sliced roasted red peppers.

Per serving (1/2 recipe): 239 calories; 2 g total fat; 9% calories from fat; 10 g protein; 39 g carbohydrate; 16 g sugar; 15 g fiber

Recipe from 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart by Neal Barnard, M.D.; Recipe by Jason Wyrick of Vegan Culinary Experience

Barbeque-Style Portobellos

Large meaty portobello mushrooms make a delicious meal when they’re simmered in a spicy sauce and served with polenta, brown rice, pasta, or French bread.

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings

2 large portobello mushrooms
1/2 cup vegetable juice
1/4 cup apple juice concentrate
1/2 cup roasted red peppers
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Clean mushrooms and remove stems. Cut into 1/2-inch strips.

Combine vegetable juice, apple juice concentrate, red peppers, soy sauce, vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper in a blender. Process until smooth, then transfer mixture to a nonstick skillet and heat until bubbly.

Add mushroom strips, turning to coat evenly with sauce. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Per serving (1/2 recipe): 132 calories; 1.2 g fat; 0.2 g saturated fat; 8.4% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 4.7 g protein; 28.9 g carbohydrates; 19.9 g sugar; 3.9 g fiber; 589 mg sodium; 31 mg calcium; 1.8 mg iron; 97.9 mg vitamin C; 1906 mcg beta-carotene; 1.6 mg vitamin E

Recipe from Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer by Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.

Who Made Us Fat ?

Welcome to the Who Made Us Fat post. I am a child of the 1960’s. I never remember seeing anyone that was obese. I do remember when Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald’s, and Pizza Hut restaurants started appearing in every city. We rarely visited any of these places to eat as our mother made a meal at home for all of us children.

According to the World Health Organization’s 2008 report, there are 1.5 billion people who are overweight. I am sure this number may now be closer to 2 billion. There are over 300 million obese women and over 200 million obese men.

In 1971, a man who was raised on a 160 acre farm in Indiana began a chain of events that has impacted the waistlines of billions of people in the world today. Earl Butz was the United States Department of Agriculture Secretary from 1971-1976. Read on to learn more about Who Made Us Fat. I also have a powerful documentary film you can access.

When he began serving in the cabinet position, America had been involved in combat operations in Vietnam for over 6 years. Food inflation was a serious problem in America. People were having a hard time making ends meet.

2 Diets

Secretary Butz encouraged farmers to either increase the amount of food they produced or get out of the agriculture industry. Farmers began producing more crops and a large surplus of corn was now available.

Scientists in Japan were discovering a way to make a sweetener out of corn at just about the same time as this increase in corn production was in full swing in America. The new sweetener is known as high fructose corn syrup.

Jacques Peretti is a BBC reporter that produced a documentary about how the food, sugar and fast food industries have taken the high fructose corn syrup and added it to foods and beverages that people eat. You will learn much about how corporations have placed increased profits above public health. You can watch the movie on the link below.

There is hope for you if you are overweight or obese as you read this article. I have a page documenting the foods I eat on a daily basis to keep myself fit and at my ideal weight since 2001 below.

Weight Loss

I do not drink anything except pure distilled water and one decaf green tea each morning. You can read about how doing 7 minutes of weight-bearing exercises each day will help your body burn fat on my page below:

7 Minute Workout

Be aware that I am not a licensed medical provider and my FDA disclaimer is found on the bottom right of all my websites pages. I have had excellent results with fitness & wellness and promote products & services that I believe in. By taking effective action and using common sense, I am prescription free and living an abundant life of wellness.

Your Partner in Success!

Daniel Parsons

The Knots Prayer

Dear God:

Please untie the knots

That are in my mind,

My heart and my life.

Remove the have nots,

The can nots and the do nots

That I have in my mind.

Erase the will nots,

May nots,

Might nots that may find

A home in my heart.

Release me from the could nots,

Would nots and

Should nots that obstruct my life.

And most of all,

Dear God,

I ask that you remove from my mind,

My heart and my life all of the ‘am nots’

That I have allowed to hold me back,

Especially the thought

That I am not good enough.

Amen

Author Known to God

When attempting to achieve fitness and wellness, never let negative thoughts stop you or get you down. There is an awesome power available to all of us. By tapping into that power, we can do all things. If you are struggling with self-esteem issues, use this prayer and remember that you are good enough just the way you are today.

Light Bean Salad

Ingredients:

1 – 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed

1 – 15 oz. can kidney beans, rinsed

1 – 15 oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 – 10 oz. package frozen corn kernels

1 red onion, chopped

1 cup Italian dressing

Directions: Mix all ingredients together and allow to rest in the refrigerator and mix again before serving.

Easy Italian Dressings

Dry Ingredients

2 Tbsp sea salt

2 Tbsp dried oregano

1 Tbsp dried parsley

1 Tbsp garlic salt

1 Tbsp onion powder

1 Tbsp natural sugar

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp red pepper

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/4 tsp celery salt

Wet Ingredients

1/4 cup lemon juice

2/3 cup olive oil

2 Tbsp water

2 Tbsp of the dry Italian mixture.

Directions: Mix the dry ingredients and use only 2 tablespoons for the Italian mixture in the wet ingredients. This dry mixture also does well with veganaise and cream cheese for vegan dips. You can also add a bit of soymilk for a great creamy italian dressing.

Recipe by Chef Mark Anthony

Strawberry Smoothie

Try this cold, thick smoothie with whole-grain cereal or muffins for a delicious and satisfying breakfast. Buy frozen strawberries or freeze fresh ones. To freeze bananas, peel and break into pieces, pack loosely in an airtight container, and freeze.

Ingredients

Makes 2 1-cup servings

1 cup frozen strawberries
1 medium frozen banana, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 – 1 cup vanilla almond milk

Directions

Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend at high speed until smooth. You will have to stop the blender occasionally and move the unblended fruit to the center with a spatula to get your smoothie smooth.

Per serving (1 cup): 121 calories; 0.8 g fat; 0.1 g saturated fat; 6% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 1.2 g protein; 29.8 g carbohydrates; 15.4 g sugar; 3.9 g fiber; 24 mg sodium; 96 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 51 mg vitamin C; 46 mcg beta-carotene; 0.8 mg vitamin E

Recipe from Foods That Fight Pain by Neal Barnard, M.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.

Watermelon Salad

Makes three 1-cup servings

3 cups seedless watermelon cubes
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, rinsed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint, or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl and toss to mix. If possible, chill before serving.

Per serving (1/6 recipe): 62 calories; 0.3 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 4% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 1.2 g protein; 14.9 g carbohydrates; 11.7 g sugar; 1.2 g fiber; 82 mg sodium; 23 mg calcium; 0.9 mg iron; 13.7 mg vitamin C; 542 mcg beta-carotene; 0.3 mg vitamin E

Recipe from Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer by Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D.; recipe by Jean Marc Fulsack

Corn and Edamame Salad

Ingredients

3 ears fresh corn on the cob; remove from cob with a pairing knife, or one package Trader Joe’s frozen corn ( thaw until firm but not stiff ) drained
1/2 package Trader Joe’s frozen edamame ( soy beans ) without pods
6 small red potatoes, cooked partially and cut into bite-size quarters
1 pint fresh grape, pear or small sized cherry tomatoes
2 leeks sliced very thin and separated in rings
2 small pieces of candied ginger, cut julienne

Note: Dress just before serving using 2-3 Tablespoons of Balsamic dressing recipe below

Directions
1. Put ingredients in salad bowl and dress to taste with a balsamic vinaigrette.
2. For the dressing, use 3 parts olive oil to 1 part balsamic vinegar in a shaker jar to combine until emulsified.
3. Toss in with 3 sprigs fresh tarragon and 6 fresh basil leaves, cut julienne.
4. Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.

Note: If using candied ginger, add just a pinch of Stevia and mix dressing.

Recipe by Suz Montgomery and was published in Ventura County Star 2012.

Cornmeal Flapjacks

Enjoy these sunny golden pancakes with fruit preserves, fresh fruit, or maple syrup.

Ingredients

Makes 16 3-inch pancakes

1 cup fortified nondairy milk (soy, rice, almond, etc.)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon
sodium-free baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Spray of vegetable oil

Directions

In a large bowl, mix nondairy milk, maple syrup, and vinegar. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, baking powder,
baking soda, and salt. Add to nondairy milk mixture, stirring just
enough to remove any lumps and make a pourable batter. Add a bit more
nondairy
milk if batter seems too thick.

Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle, then spray lightly with
vegetable oil. Pour small amounts of batter onto the heated surface and
cook until tops bubble. Turn carefully with a spatula and cook the
second side
until browned, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.

Per pancake: 44 calories; 0.4 g fat; 0.1 g saturated
fat; 8.2% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 1.4 g protein; 8.9 g
carbohydrates; 2 g sugar; 0.8 g fiber; 66 mg sodium; 29 mg
calcium; 0.5 mg iron; 0.1 mg vitamin C; 5 mcg beta-carotene; 0.2 mg
vitamin E

Recipe from Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Diabetes by Patricia Bertron, R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.

Say No to Lap Band Surgery

Say NO to Lap Band Surgery-Fad Diets-Pills-Potions

Welcome to my say no to lap band surgery post where you can get the information you are seeking to make the right choice for you. Obesity is a serious problem in North America.

How many diets have you tried to reach your ideal weight?

How many different pills and potions have you tried?

Are you having a hard time understanding the fad diets that are here today and gone tomorrow?

Are you considering expensive lap band surgery? ABC News reported that the Lap Band Surgery has some serious side effects.

Is there a simpler way? YES

Our body needs Nutrition. The main reason we eat is to provide the proper fuel for our body to sustain itself on a daily basis.

If your breakfast consists of donuts and coffee and then you have a snack of sweet rolls and more coffee, your body is not getting what it needs to function properly. Eating foods that have amino acids, enzymes, minerals, and vitamins is what your body craves. The reason people get hungry an hour or so after a breakfast of donuts and coffee is that the body did not get the nutrients mentioned above. Watch this video and then start following the simple steps I list to get your body to the ideal weight you should be.

Simple Steps to Achieve Your Ideal Weight

Eat Foods As Grown-If the food you buy has a nutrition label, be careful and read the labels. Focus on eating beans, fruits, legumes, nuts, seeds, vegetables, and whole grains. Only buy healthy foods from the grocery and you won’t have any junk food in your house should you be tempted for something that is loaded with fat, salt or sugar.
Drink Pure Water-Leave Coffee and Sodas Behind. Your cells need hydration from pure water. Your body does not need the acid that is in coffee or soda.
Exercise on a Daily Basis-Walking at least 30 minutes a Day is the best prescription your medical provider can ever give you. The benefits will save your life and stimulate weight loss. You will feel better and sleep better.
Eat Supper at 5:00 pm if possible. Going to bed on a full stomach does not give you the rest your body needs. By eating earlier, your food will be digested and your body can rest better at night. Avoid snacks at night. I take about 12 minutes each evening to do a thorough brush and floss on my teeth along with an alcohol free mouth rinse to remove plaque from my teeth. I am never tempted to eat snacks after taking all the time to clean my teeth.
Participate in support groups with people that are on a similar path. You can meet fellow health enthusiasts in your local community or in online forums. Studies show that support groups help people reach their goals more than people that attempt to make permanent behavior changes on their own. Ask for help from your local faith community also.
If you have a lapse and eat something that is not on your new menu plan, don’t beat yourself up to the point that you lose your focus. Just pick yourself up and move forward because you can do anything you set your mind to achieve.
There are 21 meals per week if you eat 3 meals per day. If 1 out of 21 meals is not as healthy as it should be, don’t destroy your goal over that one meal. Be careful to not let other people sabotage your goals of getting to your ideal weight.
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Caldera Greens

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Your Partner in Success!

Daniel Parsons

Rice Pasta with Creamy Zucchini Pesto

Pasta dishes are great for picnics, and this recipe makes use of zucchini or summer squash— both readily available in the summer season.

Ingredients

Makes 6 1-cup servings

8 ounces dry rice pasta
2 small zucchinis or other summer squash
2 cups fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic granules
1 tablespoon tahini

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain.

Meanwhile, cut zucchinis into 1-inch chunks. Steam chunks over boiling water for about 5 minutes, or until just tender when pierced with a sharp knife.

Place basil in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and finely chop. Add zucchini, salt, garlic, and tahini. Process in short pulses until everything is finely chopped. Combine with pasta and toss to mix.

Per serving (1 cup): 166 calories; 1.7 g fat; 0.2 g saturated fat; 9.3% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 2.2 g protein; 34.8 g carbohydrates; 0.8 g sugar; 2.6 g fiber; 226 mg sodium; 42 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 4.1 mg vitamin C; 606 mcg beta-carotene; 0.1 mg vitamin E

Recipe from Foods That Fight Pain by Neal Barnard, M.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.

Cranberry Orange Scones

Ingredients

2 cups Whole Wheat Flour

3 Tbsp. natural sugar or 3/4 teaspoon stevia powdered extract or 15 drops stevia liquid concentrate

1 whole orange zest peel

2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp. baking soda

1/3 cup cold vegan margarine

1 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 cup soy milk

Ener G Foods prepared egg replacer. Mix 1 1/2 tsp powder with 2 Tablespoons warm water to make one egg.

Directions

In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, orange peel, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well and cut in the margarine until consistent. In another bowl mix the cranberries, orange juice, soy milk, and egg replacer. Mix in the flour mixture and mix until stiff dough forms. On a floured surface, gently knead about 6 times. Pat dough into 10 inch circle, cut into 8 to 10 wedges. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

Great served with a dollop of lemon pie filling.
Recipe from Chef Mark Anthony

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Healthy Breakfast Scramble

Food As Medicine

This is a cholesterol-free and low-fat way to enjoy scrambled “eggs.” Using tofu instead of eggs adds extra fiber and healthful plant protein, and turmeric gives the scramble the familiar yellow color. Turmeric is a spice that has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine. It comes from the root of the Curcuma longa plant and is also used in cooking. It has the telltale taste of curry and gives mustard its yellow color. Turmeric offers a number of health benefits and should be included in your diet if possible.

Health Benefits of Turmeric:

Anti-Inflammatory
Antioxidant
Cancer – Helps Body Fight Off Cancer Cells
Cholesterol – Lowers LDL Cholesterol
Liver Function – Helps Liver Remove Waste

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

1 pound low-fat tofu
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable broth
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried parsley, lightly crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 medium zucchini, chopped

Directions

Press the block of tofu between two plates to remove excess liquid. Do this with a couple of paper towels between the tofu and the bottom plate and a can of vegetables or other weight on top of the top plate. Replace paper towels with new ones as they become saturated. Press tofu for at least 30 minutes—the longer, the better with 2 hours being ideal.

Combine turmeric, black pepper, salt, and parsley in a small dish. Sauté onion and garlic in broth until tender. Add bell peppers and zucchini and cook until softened. Crumble tofu into skillet, sprinkle mixture with combined seasonings and cook, stirring over medium heat until heated through.

Stored in a covered container in the refrigerator, leftover Breakfast Scramble will keep for up to 2 days.

Per serving (1/6 recipe): 86 calories; 3.5 g fat; 0.5 g saturated fat; 40.8% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 6.9 g protein; 8.7 g carbohydrates; 3.2 g sugar; 3.3 g fiber; 122 mg sodium; 51 mg calcium; 2.4 mg iron; 49.4 mg vitamin C; 608 mcg beta-carotene; 0.6 mg vitamin E

Recipe from The Survivor’s Handbook: Eating Right for Cancer Survival by Neal D. Barnard, M.D. and Jennifer Reilly, R.D.

Piquant Lemon Rice

The lemon in this recipe brings a fresh, brightness to the rice. Serve this as a side to a main dish of tofu or vegetables.

Ingredients

Makes 3 servings

1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons raw sunflower seeds or raw cashews
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
1/3 teaspoon turmeric
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups cooked basmati rice

Directions

Toast black mustard seeds in a heated skillet over medium-low heat with a lid (they will pop) for 2 minutes.

Add black mustard seeds, salt, sunflower seeds or cashews, sesame seeds, turmeric, lemon juice and zest, and fresh coriander to cooked rice and toss.

Per serving (1/3 recipe): calories: 177; fat: 4.5 g; saturated fat: 0.5 g; calories from fat: 21.3%; cholesterol: 0 mg; protein: 4.1 g; carbohydrates: 31.3 g; sugar: 0.9 g; fiber: 1.6 g; sodium: 794 mg; calcium: 21 mg; iron: 1.1 mg; vitamin C: 8.3 mg; beta-carotene: 43 mcg; vitamin E: 2.2 mg

Recipe from Isis Israel, Food for Life Educational Alliance Partner

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