Health & Fitness

Start here this is a great movie. Shows how sugar affects our bodies. Shows scientific proof that sugar is just as addictive as cocaine.

Very well written and produced.

Lots of interesting information

My background of my mom being an attorney and me being super patriotic 365 days a year made me love this one. They show medical studies to the Supreme Court showing people getting healthier eating natural food. You have to watch the movie to see what happens. They made the documentary Forks Over Knives first so if you want to watch that one first before this one you can. Forks over Knives listed below.

After watching this I didn't want to eat any chicken. I'm now very cautious, and buy organic farm raised chicken.

I'm not a vegan, but I do not eat cows and pigs. It's hard on your heart. If you are going to eat beef, I recommend grass fed beef. I also recommend only eating it once a month. The American Heart Association recommendation is twice a week. It's your body you be the judge.

Oldie but Goodie

This one is cool you get to see the friendship and relationship that Top Chef's and Smart Bakers have with farmers. Farmers are the backbone of America!!

Has some good recipe ideas

I bought the Hamilton Beach Big Mouth® Juice Extractor - 67602 at Target for $49.99. It was cost friendly and worth every penny. It is super easy to clean and super easy to use. I love making fresh apple juice, with no added sugars or artificial ingredients. Just put some apples in the juicer and you have fresh homemade apple juice in a matter of minutes. I've made fresh grape juice many times. Kiwi juice is a fun tangy drink. Straight pineapple juice, which is great for boosting your immune system and fighting inflammation. A great drink to drink when everyone around you is sick. I also created a detox cucumber drink, it reminded me of spa water. Everytime I use to get massages at Massage Envy, they always had various spa waters made before you got your massage. With this juicer you can live the life of luxury without even leaving your home. The possibilities are endless...

I definitely recommend these two documentaries. You can find them on Netflix. Start with the first documentary then watch number 2, because it follows up with some of the people in the first documentary. There are some great inspiring stories.

This is a great healthy side dish for dinner. Also it doesn't take long to cook.

1Tablespoon of Coconut Oil
3 Apples sliced and diced with the skin on.
Cinnamon add as much or as little as you like.
A little water to cover the bottom of the sauce pan.
Boil
​Once they start to boil, put the lid on the pan and simmer.
​Once they soften up their ready.

Cage free chicken farm raised (boiled) salad, & steamed apples.This is quick, easy, and healthy meal for dinner. On a side note i bought the whole chicken for only

Plus fruit equals the Cadillac of peanut butter sandwiches.

We can have carbs. They just have to be complex carbs. Stay away from simple carbs. Complex carbs give you energy and make you feel full longer. They take longer for your body to digest. Simple carbs leave you feeling hungry, so you'll want eat again way sooner. Complex carbs are vegetables, 100% Whole Wheat Breads, 100% whole wheat pastas, 100% whole wheat crackers, & 100% whole wheat oats.

Keep in mind it has to be 100% whole wheat or 100% whole grain. It can't say "made with whole wheat" or "made with whole grain". Check the nutritional facts on the side of the box or the back of the box for sugar. It needs to have the no sugar or lowest amount of sugar available.

Remember complex carbs is the smart way to eat. Simple carbohydrates is bad eating and leads to weight gain.

When comes time to put food in your body... You have to have a strong mindset that you will be disciplined, and you will only eat foods that give you body nutrition. Other foods harm your body and your mind.

Would you rather have your friend lie to you or tell you like it is?

Burgers, Fries, Pizza, simple sandwiches on White Bread, & white pasta. I put this list together to clarify the foods that you don't need to eat I know when you get hungry these are the easiest foods to go to or you think you're eating healthy but it's really not these foods are foods that your body your doesn't have time to process it so it immediately stores it to fat.

One thing I love to keep in stock in my pantry is...

Definitely my number one fave.

Make sure it's unsalted. The sodium/salt will make you bloated.

I love when they have mixed nuts during Autumn. Nuts and seeds are a quick and healthy snack. Nuts are a good fat.

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream...Not really though it's just a silly sayin' we were taught as kids. Ice cream is filled with excessive amounts of sugar. I once heard a comedian tell this "joke" The reason kids are screaming about ice cream is because they are dying from it. Sadly childhood diabetes has sky rocketed. This milkshake literally taste just like good old fashion ice cream, without all the sugar and ingredients you can't pronounce.

​This tasty recipe is healthy and guilt free.

1-2 Sliced frozen bananas
1 Tablespoon Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder
4 Frozen Strawberries
1 Teaspoon Chia Seeds
​Unsweetened Coconut Milk

Sweet Treat - Add a little protein and some grapes, and it is a perfect neal for after a workout. Since grapes helps with muscle repair. Or this can feed your sweet cravings. This sweet littke treat can be a rewarding little dessert after dinner.