I'm ba-ack!

it's been a long 2 weeks with lots of changes and drama. but that's material for "my hollywood life" blog. so i have made a decision about losing weight. i'm gonna try weight watchers! my doctor told me that's the only program you lose the weight and keep it off. so i'm going to a meeting on tuesday. i'm gonna still be eating healthy of course and blogging more recipes. i'm also gonna blog about the weight watchers program and how well it works (or not).

FOOD CONSULTANT NADIA AREVALO (foodconsultant@yahoo.com) SAYS:

Food of the Day- Coconut: “Coconut milk helps to relieve sore throats and peptic ulcers. The flesh can be used by the body to manufacture hormones and cell membranes. Excellent base for non-dairy smoothies.”

Source: Sandra Cabot MD

Thought of the Day: “Any ideas, plan, or purpose may be placed in the mind through repetition of thought.”

-Napoleon Hill

SALAD OF THE DAY:

Green string bean/yam salad:

1 cup finely sliced green beans

1 med grated beet

1 med grated yam

4-5 grated radishes

1-2 TBSP parsley

TT nama soyu

tt eden brown rice vinegar

1 TBSP olive oil

optional: top with raw nuts

Homemade Nori Rolls:

Holder	Stabilizer	Flavor	Fillers
1 or 2:		TT:	LOTS:
Nori Sheet	1 Avocado…. or ½ cup Hummus…. or ½ cup Guacamole	Nama Shoyu + Ginger	Sprouts, lettuce, carrots, yams, beets, turnips, (finely diced) cauliflower, radishes….

Nutty snack:

· 1 (or 2 if really hungry) handful of almonds, walnuts, cashews or pecans

Let go...and the weight will come off!

i realized lately that after 3 car accidents in 3 years and several bouts of bronchitis due to tutoring kids (big time germ pools), i have gained weight. my doctor says my body doesn't wanna let go of the weight in case i get in another accident or develop more bronchitis. so i realized hat not only i have to let go of my fear of needing extra pounds for survival but also that i need to let go of my fears in general. lose the extra baggage...in more ways than one.

FOOD CONSULTANT NADIA SAYS:

Food of the Day- Citrus fruits: “Soothes inflamed mucus membranes. Powerful antioxidant with anti-aging properties. Improves collagen formation and skin tone.”

Source: Sandra Cabot MD

Thought of the Day: “Happiness is found in doing; not merely possessing.”

-Napoleon Hill

Embracing Fresh, Organic, wholefoods…..

1. Make ¾ of your plate vegetables, whether they’re raw, steamed, roasted, grilled, sautéed, shredded, fermented, marinated, etc. Use as many or as little variety of veggies, but keep adding them to meals to help you fill up with fiber. You eat with your eyes first, so when you see a plate with an over abundance of volume (from vegetables), your already see you’re not being deprived of food.

The good carbs :)

ok, so i had bad carbs today. i was hungry and i wanted to be bad. i had a cheese pastry....yum! except for today, i have been eating way less carbs and no refined sugar. it makes a huge difference in my weight management and my energy level. the only carbs i allow myself to have are: brown rice, wheat cereal and maybe a slice of wheat bread. i have lots of protein, veggies and fruits. and it's working! :)

FOOD CONSULTANT NADIA SAYS:

Food of the Day- Cherries: “Good blood cleanser. Valuable for anemia, rheumatism, asthma, high blood pressure, constipation and cramps.”

Source: Sandra Cabot MD

Thought of the Day: “Edison failed 10,000 times before he made the electric light. Do not be discouraged if you fail a few times.”

SNACKS:

Cereal:

Fiber	Liquid	Stabilizer
½- 1 ⅔cup:	TT:	Optional:
365 High Fiber Organic Cereal and/or Eziekel Original Cereal (sprinkle with cinnamon)	Nutmylk… . or Coconut water …. or water (sweeten with stevia or crystals)	Top with small handful of nuts for a quick breakfast meal

Juice it up!

i made an amazing discovery. it's called JUICING. i did an infomercial with jack lalanne 6 years ago. that's when i was introduced to it. camera was rolling and i pick up a glass of juice. i'm into colors so i picked up the deep red one. as i start tasting it, i have to say "it's yummy!". well, it wasn't. my face gave it away so i hear "cut!". so that left a bad taste in my mouth. until i met hank. he introduced me to yummy juicing. what a healthy snack! i don't know about you but right before i go to bed, i'm hungry. so hank patiently makes me a magic juice brew: carrots, celery and apple. delish! i feel satisfied and my blood sugars are perfect!

FOOD CONSULTANT NADIA SAYS:

Food of the Day- Celery: “Reduces acidity, which is beneficial in cases of arthritis, gout and toxicity. Excellent in cases of stomach acidity and reflux. Calms the nervous system. Lessens a ‘sweet-tooth.”

Source: Sandra Cabot MD

Thought of the Day: “All achievements, all earned riches, have their beginning in an idea.”

-Napoleon Hill

SNACK IDEAS!

JUICE JUICE JUICE!

And.....

CRACKERS

Organic rice crackers
Leaf's corn chips www.leaforganics.com
Leaf's kale chips www.leaforganics.com
Mary's Gone crackers