I slept yesterday for 8 hours straight. No bathroom breaks. I can’t even remember the last time that happened. Eight hours of straight, uninterrupted sleep. I didn’t believe it was possible anymore. I wonder if my new heating/ac unit had anything to do with it. Probably not since I don’t think that has any effect on the bladder. I’ve been so tired. I don’t even want to write about it anymore. The topic itself I find exhausting. I rather talk…
A few weeks ago I made the decision to go back to plant based eating. Going back to Plant based eating. I wanted to get away from processed foods that once again started to fill me refrigerator and cabinets. I follow closely with Forks over Knives. https://www.forksoverknives.com/. I have their app and use a majority of their recipes. I also love Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis (OMS) https://overcomingms.org/recovery-program/diet. This is also a great site focused on fruits and vegetables, whole grains and…
I made a decision last week to go back to eating more plant based/vegan. It has nothing to do with diet in a losing weight idea. I think I’ve given up on that concept because nothing works for me anymore. I need to accept my body for where it is today. I canceled my weight watchers membership. I’ve noticed over time myl eating has changed to incorporate a lot of processed foods again. Things that were easy points on weight…
I was cleaning out the refrigerator yesterday and realized I had tons of apples. Why not make Apple Chips. So easy to do and works for every diet. Baked Apple Chips Ingredients 2 large unpeeled apples ¼ cup date sugar ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg Method Preheat oven to 200°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a mandoline or serrated knife, cut apples crosswise into ⅛-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices in a single layer on…
I love my soups. I eat them almost everyday. I have not been 100% plant based lately but Forks Over Knives is still my favorite app for soups and stews. I highly recommend getting the app to anyone. Creamy Carrot Soup Ingredients • ¼ cup cashews • 1 medium onion • 1½ lbs. carrots • 1 red bell pepper • 1 sprig fresh rosemary • 1 sprig fresh thyme • 1 leaf fresh sage • 4 cloves garlic • 1…
I love mango and this is so simple it shouldn’t even be considered a recipe. Such a good summer time dessert. Mango Ice Cream Ingredients • 4 medium mangos • 1 banana • ground cardamom Method • Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat. Spread mango and banana chunks onto mat. Cover and freeze at least 6 hours or overnight. • • Remove fruit from freezer and let stand 10 minutes to soften slightly. Working in batches, transfer fruit…
Haven’t given a recipe in a while thought I’d share something yummy. Mexican Chocolate Brownies Ingredients • ¾ cup no-salt-added black beans • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce • 3 oz unsweetened chocolate • ½ cup pure cane sugar • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract • ½ cup white whole wheat flour • ½ tsp baking powder • ½ tsp ground cinnamon • ¼ tsp baking soda • ¼ tsp sea salt • ⅛ tsp…
Another vegetable recipe: yummy Potato Pancakes Ingredients 2 russet potatoes 1 large zucchini ½ yellow onion ½ cup oat flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp black pepper Method Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cover two sheet pans with parchment paper. Spread half of the grated vegetables on a clean kitchen towel, then roll and wring the towel to draw out the excess moisture. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Repeat with the remaining vegetables. In a small bowl, combine…
Morning everyone I am sitting in bed watching gold rush on the discovery channel with my dogs. I’m haven’t given you a recipe in a while so I figured today would be a good day. Have a great week. Perfect Vegan Carrot Cake Ingredients 1½ cups plant-based milk 4½ oz whole dates ¾ cup raisins 1 ripe banana 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1¾ cups regular rolled oats 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda …
Made something new this week with my Forks Over Knives recipe app. Thought I’d share it. I love granola bars. This was a great breakfast. I used almond butter instead of peanut butter. Peanut Butter Granola Bars Ingredients ½ cup smooth peanut butter ¼ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup brown rice syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups rolled oats ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground cinnamon Method Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan…
