It is the Smoothie time of year. I am very excited about a new product that recently hit the shelves. It is coconut meat that is frozen. We all know the vast health benefits of coconut but carving a coconut from scratch can be daunting… starting with the clever! So now we can add this super food to our smoothies very easily.
Add water to desired texture.
This smoothie will easily replace any meal or it is also great when travelling in the car to keep you satiated. Enjoy!
For a quick delicious meal that is ready quickly and easy to prepare try this:
-1 Package of Happy Planet Thai Coconut Soup
-1 Cup Brown Rice
Chop up one cup of broccoli, 1/2 cup slivered carrots, 1 cup of pea pods chopped, Toasted cashews
Make your rice.
Toast cashews for 10 minutes.
Saute all veggies in olive oil.
Add soup and all above ingredients to rice and stir until ready!
You can serve this over shredded cabbage for a little crunch and flavour. If you would prefer to add shrimp or chicken you could do that as well.
Enjoy!
Try to find foods that help reduce inflammation. Studies are showing that many chronic diseases are caused or made worse by too much inflammation in your body. These foods can be added to your diet to assist in lowering inflammation: Beets, salmon, dark leafy vegetables, almonds, ginger, turmeric, lemons, olive oil, berries, water.
Take a wholegrain, gluten free bread and toast it. Put hummus on both sides of the bread. Top with slices of your favourite cheese, tomato and avocado. Add salt and pepper. Side with olives and corn chips!
Be aware of your environment while eating. Rushing while eating can lead to bloating, wind and abdominal pain. Try to leave enough time to eat slowly, being mindful of chewing as being under stress while eating can cause us to swallow too much air. This is a time for nourishing yourself, even if it is only for 10 minutes.
What’s one of the healthiest things you can do for breakfast? Take a couple of pieces of whole grain toast, then top with your favourite nut butter. Mash an avocado and top over the nut butter. Enjoy this with a side of almond milk for a protein filled breakfast to start your day off right! Remember, it’s always best to have breakfast within 45 minutes of waking up in the morning.