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MEAL PREP IDEAS

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    Let’s get creative with allergy results!  Here are a few ideas to build meals around the elimination of the foods you are intolerant to.  

    Most people struggle with ideas for lunches at the office.  If you wouldn’t send your child to school without a lunch, why are you any different? You know you are going to get hungry, so why not just plan to succeed.  Failure to plan is a recipe for temptation and poor decision making.

    I beleive in the importance of NOT using a microwave, it destroys so many nutrients.  You know you can tell when you are eating a nuked chicken breast instead of a grilled chicken breast, why do that to your veggies?  You can lose up to 50-85% of nutrients through, heat, light, air and water.  Every food or veggie has a different profile of how it is affected by one of those elements.  So doing what we can to preserve those precious nutrients are so important in our overall health.

    Vegan lunch options:

    1) Quinoa with Marinated Mushrooms, steamed Cabbage, Zucchini and yellow squash, garlic and onions in a Avocado Oil Vinegar sauce.

    2) Quinoa, Zucchini and yellow squash, steamed cabbage, garlic and onion in hemp seed oil.

    3) Steamed Cabbage, Sprouted Mung beans, Zucchini and yellow squash, avocado oil, season salt, Garlic and onion.

    4) Black Bean hummus, quinoa on a bed of romaine lettuce, sprinkled with red pepper flakes and spicy pumpkin seeds.

    5) Sprouted mung beans, steamed cabbage, Zucchini and yellow squash in a ginger Szechuan sauce.

    Breakfast meal prep: When avoiding dairy and eggs.

    1) Sweet Potato with cinnamon and sea salt. Blended with coconut cream and topped with coconut chips.

    2) Chocolate peanut butter date bar with dairy free chocolate chips.

    3) Chocolate Avocado mousse (mint optional)

    Lunch group options:

    Instead of bread, wrap chicken salad in lettuce.  Use avocado instead of mayo to keep it dairy free.  Use green onions, cilantro, celery, and parsley and sea salt.  Lemon juice will help the avocado stay fresh and give a tang to the recipe.

    And what’s even better, top most of these recipes with your favorite mix of Micro Greens and you have just amplified your nutrient content substantially.

    Jicama Hummus-New idea to disguise veggies and add flavor at the same time!

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      Jicama Butter Bean Hummus
      Vegan, Gluten Free
      Happily serves 4-6

      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

      2 Cups Butter Beans
      1 Cup jicama
      2 green onion stalks
      Handful of cilantro
      1 Jalapeño pepper
      1 red Chili pepper
      1 crushed garlic clove
      1/4 cup yellow onion
      Himalayan Sea Salt
      2 TBSP Avocado oil

      Dice veggies. Leave seeds in peppers for more flavor.
      Soak and dry beans. OR if you are doing canned beans, rinse them well.
      Blend all together in food processor, add Sea salt to taste.

      Brownies anyone? Dessert first please!!!

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        Jodi’s Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
        Grain free, Refined sugar free, Dairy free, GF, Vegan
        Happily serves 12-15

        ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

        1 flax/chia egg (or 1 egg if you are not Vegan.)
        2 cups cooked Black beans
        One small avocado (or 1/2-3/4 Cup coconut oil)
        1 tablespoon vanilla extract
        1/2 cup coconut sugar
        2/3 cup raw cacao or carob
        1 teaspoon coconut oil
        1/4 teaspoon baking soda
        1/4 teaspoon baking powder
        Optional: 1/2 cup dairy free (vegan) chocolate chips

        Preheat oven to 350°.
        Grease an 8 x 8″ baking stone or mini muffin pan (spray coconut or avocado oil)
        Place flax egg, black beans, avocado or oil, vanilla and sugar and mix in the food processor until smooth.
        Add the Cacao, coconut oil, baking soda, baking powder and mix again until smooth.
        Batter needs to be stick to be fudgy if you want it thinner add a tablespoon or so of coconut milk.
        Fold in the chocolate chips spread in the pan and bake for about 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
        Cool completely.

        Tips:
        The food processor is best, blends and hides the consistency of the beans.
        Brownies are best cold.
        Can be stored in the fridge or frozen.
        Also tastes good raw, no need to bake if you are in a hurry.

        Sweet Potato Avocado Hemp Salad

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          Sweet Potato Avocado Hemp Salad
          Gluten Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Dairy Free
          Happily serves 4

          ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

          1 Sweet potato
          1 Avocado
          2 TBSP Hemp seeds
          2 TBSP Avocado oil
          Himalayan Sea Salt to taste

          Cook or Steam sweet potato for 7-15 mins, not longer. Cube or spirialize.
          Diced avocado in skin, spoon out, add to sweet potato.
          Add seeds and oil, and salt to desired taste.  Mix well.

          Tip:
          Keep avocado pit in the bowl if you are making extra for leftovers to help keep the avocado green.

          Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Wondering what that is? Symptoms? Signs? Treatment?

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            Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

            Hashimoto thyroiditis is the most common form of thyroid gland inflammation (thyroiditis) and the most frequent cause of decreased thyroid hormone production hypothyroidism. It results from an autoimmune disorder, an attack on the thyroid gland by a person’s own immune system.
            The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ that lies flat against the windpipe in the throat. It produces the hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) and plays an important role in controlling the body’s metabolism.
            With Hashimoto thyroiditis, the thyroid becomes enlarged, called a goiter. Thyroid gland tissue is slowly destroyed by white blood cells called lymphocytes that move into the thyroid gland and by one or more thyroid autoantibodies. This causes a progressive decrease in the production of thyroid hormones.
            About 1 in 1,000 people are diagnosed annually with Hashimoto thyroiditis, and the number has been increasing over time due to improvements in diagnostic techniques. This disorder can affect anyone at any age but occurs most commonly in women who are between 30 and 50 years of age. The ratio of women to men diagnosed with the disease is 20 to 1. People with a family history of thyroid diseases or with other autoimmune diseases, especially type 1 diabetes or adrenal insufficiency are at increased risk.
            Those affected by Hashimoto thyroiditis may not have any symptoms for several years, but eventually most will experience some degree of hypothyroidism that worsens over time.

            Signs and Symptoms
            Constipation
            Depression
            Dry skin
            Fatigue
            Forgetfulness
            Increased sensitivity to cold
            Menstrual irregularities, heavy and excessive bleeding
            Muscle and joint pain
            Muscle weakness
            Sluggishness
            Thinning hair
            Weight gain
            For pregnant women, increased risk of miscarriage

            Tests
            Testing is done to evaluate the health of the thyroid, diagnose Hashimoto thyroiditis, and monitor treatment.
            To determine whether the thyroid is functioning properly and for monitoring thyroid function and hormone production, one or more of the following blood tests may be done:
            Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) – typically elevated in hypothyroidism
            Free T4 – often decreased in primary hypothyroidism
            Total or Free T3 – sometimes decreased but may be within the normal reference range, so is not as useful as free T4
            Additional tests may be used to detect autoantibodies directed against the thyroid and to help diagnose Hashimoto thyroiditis:
            Anti-thyroid peroxidase antibody (anti-TPO, see Thyroid Antibodies) – this test detects the presence of autoantibodies against a protein found in thyroid cells. A high value usually indicates autoimmune damage to the thyroid due to disorders such as Hashimoto thyroiditis and Graves disease.
            Antithyroglobulin antibody (TgAb) – if positive, may indicate Hashimoto thyroiditis; while thyroglobulin antibodies are often positive, they are not as sensitive or specificas anti-TPO so they are not routinely ordered.
            People with a very mild form of Hashimoto thyroiditis may not have thyroid antibodies present in their blood.

            Treatment
            There is no cure for Hashimoto thyroiditis, but the disorder is manageable. No treatment is required when thyroid hormone concentrations (T4 and T3) are normal and the affected person is not experiencing significant symptoms. Thyroid hormone replacement therapy is typically necessary, however, when thyroid hormone production becomes significantly decreased and symptoms begin to emerge or worsen. Those with Hashimoto thyroiditis are closely monitored, and thyroid hormone replacement therapy is initiated and/or adjusted as necessary.

            https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000371.htm

            Keto Coffee-Dairy free friendly substitutions

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              Keto Coffee
              Happily serves 1

              ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

              8 oz Organic coffee or cold brew, or Green Tea
              1 scoop collagen powder
              1 TBSP MTC oil or coconut oil
              1 TBSP Ghee
              CInnamon, nutmeg, all spice (one or all!)
              Optional: 1 scoop gelatin

              Blend in a high powered blender or bullet. Enjoy! This is a meal!!!
              Nutrient breakdown:

              My journey with Jodi. Before and after pictures surprised me!

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                Check out these before and after pictures!  I would not have been able to make these changes without training with Jodi. She has helped us change our lives for the better. During the past 7 months, I have been challenged and pushed as well as taught a great deal. Jodi makes working out fun and inspires me to reach my new goals.

                Jodi teaches proper form of exercises and creates whole body workouts that take into consideration some of my limitations. Along with the workouts, Jodi teaches me about healthy eating habits, which include delicious recipes using foods, spices and condiments to make wonderful meals for me and my husband.

                I have been very impressed by her passion to help clients, her knowledge and ability to connect with her clients’ needs/goals and overall encouraging motivating nature. I have a new outlook on my health, fitness and life. I plan to continue on this life changing path with Jodi!

                Peanut Butter Date Bites-Grain Free!

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                  Peanut Butter Date Bites
                  Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Refined sugar free
                  Happy Serves 12

                  ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                  1 Jar (16oz) crunchy Peanut Butter or other nut butter
                  1 egg
                  2 cups soaked dates
                  1 tsp vanilla
                  Optional: Carob or chocolate chips

                  Remove pits from dates, soak in clean water for 1-4 hours.
                  Drain water. You can keep the water for sweetener or discard it.
                  Blend dates in food processor, add peanut butter and vanilla and egg. Blend well. Scoop into mini muffin tin or bar pan.
                  Bake 10-12 mins on 375.
                  Add chocolate chips after you take it out while cooling.

                  Pineapple Cucumber Breakfast Salad-Refreshingly light sweet and spicy

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                    Pineapple Cucumber Breakfast Salad
                    Vegan, Gluten Free
                    Happily serves 4-6

                    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

                    2 Cucumbers, peeled
                    1/4 Cup Coconut vinegar
                    1/4 Cup Coconut Sugar (or sub Stevia)
                    1 Red onion
                    1 handful cilantro
                    1 1/2 cups pineapple, drained

                    Sprialize or chop cucumbers, onion, Cilantro and pineapple.
                    Combine dressing and toss together.

                    EWG’s 2017 Dirty Dozen List-Are you eating more pesticides than you realize?

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                      Are you aware of the chemicals you consume every day?  Did you know that 80,000, yes, I said 80,000 pesticides and chemicals are used in the US and Canada where the rest of the world has banned the use of them because they understand the damaging effects of them? Please educate yourselves and know where you are getting your information.  The EWG, Environmental Working Group, is a nonprofit organization that educates and provides valuable information for your health and safety.  Keep up to date and PLEASE BUY ORGANIC WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

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