Energy Drinks

So I know I have been a bad blogger but maybe when I get my blackberry things will improve...not. I want to look great on the beach this summer :) and generally I want to be back in shape so I hit the gym. I just competed 4 weeks of attendance and I am happy yes I am. But here is the story one of the first classes I went to was a strength training class and 1/4 way into the class I thought I was going to pass out. Held it together though finished and it took me about 3 days before my legs felt like mine again. So the next time I went armed with an energy drink and it did the job I just sipped it during the work out and it was fine. This was one time but I was happy to know that there may actually be more there than hype!!!

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ps I love bodycombat and fruit smoothies

Salmon

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Salmon with Tomatoes

Submitted by: M. TOUSSAINTRated: 5 out of 5 by 131 members

Prep Time: 15 MinutesCook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 45 MinutesYields: 4 servings

"The natural deliciousness of salmon is enhanced with a delicate blend of spices, a little butter, and Parmesan cheese."

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup uncooked long grain
white rice
2 cups water
2 1/2 tablespoons garlic oil
2 (6 ounce) fillets salmon
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon paprika to taste
2 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh
parsley
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
cheese
2 tablespoons butter
4 dashes hot pepper sauce
DIRECTIONS:
1.
In a medium saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 20 minutes.
2.
Heat the garlic oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the salmon with salt, pepper, dill, and paprika, and cook in the hot oil 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until tender enough to break apart. Break salmon into cubes with a spatula or fork. Mix in the tomatoes, garlic, and lemon juice. Continue cooking until salmon is easily flaked with a fork.
3.
Mix the parsley, Parmesan cheese, butter, and hot pepper sauce into the skillet, and continue cooking 1 to 2 minutes, until well mixed. Serve over the cooked rice.
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Printed from Allrecipes.com 11/15/2008


Salmon is a really nutritious fish. Omega fatty acids come to mind (heart health, hair health) and it is delicious when prepared well. For me it takes a little extra because I am not too fond of the Salmon tatse. So where is the nutritionist going ? I found a recipe at allrecipes and gave it a go delish...of course feel free to give it try tweak it and let me know how you like it.

di june plum

Bownies & Black Beans (:

hear ye hear ye Now I know this might sound strange. I actually wanted to gag when I heard it but they are delish. So you get fibre, no fat and all the moist goodness of brownies and if you love chocolate like me that's just wonderful.

So you use a box of your favourite brownie mix with a 15 oz can of black beans (pulverized in a blender just the contents of the can)

combine that with the brownie mix

bake as per instructions and voila you are not going to miss the oil and eggs I promise

Now using beans in a recipe from scratch make for an interesting experiment.

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ps try this one and let me know how it works out

shop on the outside then move in

Now many of you might know this but next time you go to the grocery store do not just head for the isles. Go to the fruit and vegetable section, the to the meat,tofu, cheese (and other dairy). You see on the big circle you make going around the isles is where most of the fresh unprocessed food are...so by the time you fill up the trolley with the 'good' stuff the processed food may be left to minium. So give it a try and let me know how it works out for you (:

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Get your 'gut' moving

Our digestive systems need execise for peak performance. Not really going to say any more on the matter but try it and let me know what you discover if anything. (walking is exercise so next time if you can take the stairs or the scenic route)

It really is your decision

I was just thinking that when someone needs to take their health, their dietary health to be exact into consideration it really lies in their 'wanting' to enough to take the steps necessary to make the changes. Yuh coulda preach till yuh blue...so I need to do more inorder to learn how to help persons get there. I am seeing it play out as I type with a good friend of mine. I am going to post the results if he/she will let me.

ps lets just say it is amazing what the removal of carbonated beverages (alone) can do the 'bottom line' where weight management is concerned.

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di june plum

Guava & Carrots

I am making Guava and Carrots the fruit and vegetable of the month. So tomorrow I will have two recipies utilizing each. Your contributions are welcome.

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di june plum
ps kid friendly recipes are most welcome