Wheat berries with sautéed broccoli and onion

1 1/3 cup of wheat berries 
1 head of broccoli trimmed and separated into florets 
1 yellow onion
2 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons of alive oil
2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast
sea salt, cayenne pepper to taste

Come wheat berries with water and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 50-60 minutes.
In a separate pan sauté broccoli, garlic and onions, till onions are translucent and brocoli is tender.
Add wheat berries to onion/brocoli
sprinkle with nutritional yeast, cayenne pepper and sea salt.
Enjoy!

What are wheat berries?
Wheat berries are the whole grain form of wheat - the whole complete grain before it has undergone any processing. Very versatile and high in fiber.

Drinking Sugar

Funny, but sadly so so true! If you think diet is better, think again my friends. With no calories or sugar, it's the perfect alternative for a bubbly sweet drink, right? Cell damage, reproductive issues, metabolism problems and obesity are all linked to diet soda consumption. 

Honey Almond butter bites!

Need an afternoon pick me up?

A twist on cake pops!

Ok so it's not exactly a cake pop, but  it is a MUST try! Honey almond butter bites, with a coconut crust. These little guys pack a powerhouse of protein, from the almond butter and chia seeds, while still being sweet and satisfying at the same time!  Next time your craving sweet, try one of these instead! The best part? NO baking! 

Ingredients:

4 cups rolled oats

2 cup raw almond butter

1  cup of raw organic honey

1/4 cup of chia seeds

Unsweetened coconut  (raw or toasted)

Dark chocolate 70-80% cacao (optional)

Directions:

Mix almond butter and honey together (becomes a bit messy, but so worth it!)

Blend oats and chia seeds until powdered and add to honey/almond butter mixture

Shave dark chocolate and add half a cup to mixture

Make into balls about 1/2 inch wide and roll in coconut (if you like toasted coconut better feel free to toast it first)

Refrigerate for an hour then ENJOY!

Did you know?

Chia seeds are packed with fiber, protein, and omega 3.  They are helpful when your feeling your energy levels decrease, so they make a great pick me up!

Happy Monday!

A new day, a new week, a new year. Today is filled with everything you need, it has been graciously given to you, wrapped and sealed with a bow. Today is a gift, and every moment another opportunity to see that. Moment to moment life is showing up exactly how we need it to. It miraculously brings to us EXACTLY what we need to see, even if it might be icky to look at. So as "stuff" comes up day to day, remember...




We are all made of the same thing. Love.
You are Love,
and you are Loved.
and you have everything you need.

You are not perfect, and yet you are perfect, just the way you are.

No one is ever alone on this journey, you're not in this alone - if our only purpose is to share our love, and support one another.

Quick Delicious and Cholesterol lowering way to start your day

Superfood Cinnamon Toast Crunch Smoothie!

1 cup of almond milk
1 banana
1 heaping tablespoon of almond butter
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of hemp seeds
1 teaspoon of cinnamon (you can add more if you like- test it first!)
handful of ice

Blend ingredients until smooth, enjoy!!

Did you know, just a 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon a day can help lower LDL cholesterol.  It is also great for regulating blood sugar!

Hemp seeds are considered a superfood, they contain all the essential amino acids, so it's a great source of protein! They also contain omega 3 fatty acids which help reduce inflammation and the risk of developing heart disease and cancer.  

Detox Naturally- Healthy and hearty roasted butternut squash and cauliflower recipe!

Did you know? Cauliflower is full of antioxidants, and fiber which aid in detoxing the body naturally (hello new years resolution).  It also has anti-inflammatory properties, is a good source of vitamin C, as well as contains B vitamins, and can help in cancer prevention.  Cauliflower, broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables contain compounds known as isothiocyanates, which inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Delicious Harvest grain with roasted butternut squash and cauliflower.... the best part? It's so simple to make!!

Ingredients:

 florets from 1 medium cauliflower

1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed ( you can buy them already cut up and washed, but you will pay a lot more)

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive  oil

1 1/4 cup Trader Joes Harvest Grain

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon of thyme 

1 tablespoon goat cheese

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Cut the stem of the cauliflower and break the florets apart.

Place the cauliflower florets and butternut squash in a large saute pan or a roasting dish. 

Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower, and season with the garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Place the saute/roasting pan in the oven and cook for 15 minutes, then removing to stir and place backin for another 20 minutes (until the cauliflower is softened to you liking. 

While this is cooking place the harvest grain mix into a sauce pan bring water to a boil and add in 1 1/4 cup of the grains, I also add in 1 teaspoon of olive oil.  Cover reduce to a simmer and cook for ten minutes. 

 Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Once harvest grains are done, mix in 1 tablespoon of goat cheese, sprinkle with some seat salt and pepper ( I also added a sprinkle of thyme)  

Mix together butternut squash/cauliflower roast with the harvest grain!

ENJOY!!!

A big fat lie!

Not all fats are "bad" fats- well we've heard that more times then we would like. But it's the truth, and of these comes omega 3. A healthy little guy with numerous health benefits to offer.
Omega 3 is an essential fatty acid, meaning our bodies can no produce it- therefore we must look to our diet. Omega 3s are powerful anti-inflammatories,helping to improve joint and bone health, improve cholesterol by lowering triglycerides ands raising HDL, help improve the quality of the skin, by reducing redness, swelling, or irritation. May help in cancer prevention, as well heart disease and arthritis. Studies also show that people deficient in omega 3 may suffer from depression.

Start your day with Omega 3 Oatmeal tomorrow!

1/2 cup of old fashioned oats
1 cups of almond, soy or rice milk
1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
1 tbsp of ground blueberry flaxseed (Trader Joes is great!)
1/2 of a banana chopped up

Cook the oatmeal in the milk of your choice, stirring occasionally and allowing oats to absorb all the milk. Add in chopped up banana and allow the banana to get nice and gooey (warm banana has a nice sweet savory taste).
Transfer to a bowl and stir in walnuts and blueberry flaxseed. You can always drizzle some raw organic honey on top as well! ENJOY!!!