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Monday, November 9, 2015
Warm Up with Your Slow Cooker
Warm Up with Your Slow Cooker
Just
set-it-and-forget-it! So goes the appeal of the slow cooker and it just
so happens to be the perfect time of year for it. Slow cooker meals are
a great way to enjoy healthier home cooking while saving time, money
and calories from eating out. We've compiled a small collection of yummy
recipes that will make you and your crockpot happy!
* Remember you can substitute any meat of your choice, just adjust the cooking time and/or temperature.
Crockpot Chicken Soup
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken, cut into chunks
- 1-2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1-2 cups carrots, chopped
- 1-2 cups celery, chopped
- 1 head garlic, chopped
- 2 cups kale, chopped [don't use baby kale, you want the heartier kale]
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Directions:
Put
the vegetables in first, put the chicken on top, pour in the broth (you
could probably use water if you wanted), season to taste, cover and put
on Low for 8 hours. I stir about every 2-3 hours, make sure the meat is
now getting covered by broth so it can fully cook. If I want a bit more
heat or to finish it sooner, I'll turn it up to high for 2 hours in the
middle of cooking.
If
your crockpot gets a bit full -- wait to add the kale, let items cook
down a bit and settle into the pot, then slowly incorporate kale over
the first few hours.
Seasonings to use: rosemary, thyme, pepper, salt (add less), tarragon.
Creamy Pork Chops
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup water
- 4 pork loin chops
- Rosemary
- Black Pepper
Directions:
Pour
the two cans of soup and water in the crock pot and mix. Put pork chops
in the crock pot and then season with rosemary and black pepper to
taste. Cook on low for 8 hours.
Use Campbell's Healthy Request soups for less fat, and sodium. Recipe is pretty low in calories.
Use Campbell's Healthy Request soups for less fat, and sodium. Recipe is pretty low in calories.
Quick Turkey Dinner
- Slice up 1 medium Granny Smith apple and line bottom of crockpot
- Top with 1-2 turkey breasts
- Cover with another layer of apple slices
- Add 1 can of cranberry jelly
- Cook on low 8-10 hours. Serve with steamed vegetables and voila!...a turkey dinner without all the fuss!
Apricot Chicken!
- 6 frozen chicken breasts
- 1 packet french onion soup mix
- 1 jar of apricot preserves
- *optional: half a bottle of french dressing
Directions:
Throw it all in the crockpot on low for about 8 hours. Also delicious served over rice.
Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Cilantro-Lime Chicken
Directions: Cook on low for 8 hours. If you go silly and forget to drain the beans, it turns into chili.
CrockPot Recipe for Sweet and Spicy Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Stew with Coconut Milk
Ingredients:
1 - 1 1/4 lbs. ground turkey (I use ground turkey with 7% fat, but not turkey breast)
2 tsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped in pieces about 1/2 inch
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces about 1 inch
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce1/2 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup sugar, Splenda, or Stevia granulated (I used Stevia; use Splenda or Stevia for South Beach Diet)
2 T brown sugar (or use 2 T more of the sweetener of your choice)
2-3 T Chili Garlic Sauce (I used 2 T, which was plenty spicy for me!)
2 tsp. minced ginger (I used minced ginger from a jar)
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 can light coconut milk
1/2 cup green onions sliced in 1 inch pieces + more thinly sliced green onion for garnish if desired
cooked white or brown rice for serving, optional
Instructions:
Spray CrockPot with non-stick spray. I used a 3.5 quart CrockPot for this recipe.
Heat 2 tsp. olive oil in a heavy frying pan and brown the ground turkey, breaking it up with the turner as it cooks. This may take 7-8 minutes but don't rush the browning step. Put browned meat into the CrockPot. Add 1 tsp. more olive oil if you need it and saute the onions until they are soft and lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Add onions to the CrockPot. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into pieces about 1 inch square. Add sweet potatoes to the CrockPot.
Mix together the soy sauce, chicken stock, sweetener of your choice, brown sugar (or more sweetener), Chili Garlic Sauce, minced ginger, and minced garlic and pour over ingredients in the CrockPot. Cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until the sweet potatoes are done and starting to fall apart just a little. (I stirred it a couple of times, but it's not essential.)
When the sweet potatoes are done, add the can of light coconut milk and the green onion pieces, turn heat to low, and cook 30 minutes more. Serve hot, with brown or white rice and garnished with thinly sliced green onions if desired.
To Make with Leftover Turkey:
Add the leftover chopped turkey about 10-15 minutes before you add the coconut milk.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Digestion! Digestive Enzymes: Rapid Relief for Indigestion from Holiday Feasting
So, if you
overindulge, it’s time to break out the enzyme supplements. Enzymes,
along with hydrochloric acid and bile salts, are the catalysts that
break food down into usable components. Without them, food just rots in
the digestive tract, producing acid irritation, belching, bloating and
gas. Poor digestion also contributes to toxicity in the body and
compromised immunity, not to mention bad breath and body odor.
Unfortunately,
many people reach for antacids to settle their holiday indigestion. In
fact, many people regularly use antacids to treat their indigestion.
This just makes the problem worse because it neutralizes the stomach
acid necessary to break down food. Most of these people would be much
better off taking digestive enzyme supplements.
Enzyme
supplements aren’t just for holidays and overeating. Many people have
chronically poor digestion, especially from diets comprised mainly of
cooked food. Taking enzymes helps the body utilize food better, which
can result in overall better health. It can also reduce appetite and
help with weight loss. And, the benefits don’t stop there. Taking
digestive enzymes can also reduce allergic reactions, increase energy,
ease pain and help to detoxify the body.
Taken between
meals, enzymes benefit the immune system and destroy yeast, harmful
bacteria and parasites. For instance, you can take Artemesia
Combination or Herbal Pumpkin along with Food Enzymes or High Potency
Protease between meals to help rid the body of parasites. Using
Proactazyme or Food Enzymes with GastroHealth or Cat’s Claw Combination
between meals can help balance intestinal flora and get rid of harmful
bacteria. Finally, Yeast/Fungal Detox or Capryilic Acid Combination can
be taken with Food Enzymes or High Potency Protease to combat fungal
infections. One can also use Candida Clear for fungal infections as it
contains a special packet of enzymes to take between meals.
Enzyme
supplements like High Potency Protease and Food Enzymes have also been
used as part of a natural program for combating cancer. For this
purpose, they are also taken between meals.
Here are some enzyme supplements to consider.
Proactazyme is a
good enzyme supplement for most people. It contains the plant-based
enzymes that are missing from most modern diets. These enzymes assist
the body in breaking down all three major types of foodstuffs—proteases
to break down protein, lipases to break down fats, and amylases to break
down carbohydrates. It also contains enzymes that break down the
complex sugars in beans and vegetables that cause intestinal gas.
For more
serious digestive problems, Food Enzymes are a better choice. This
formula supplies the digestive secretions and enzymes normally produced
by the human body to break down food. It contains hydrochloric acid and
pepsin (secreted by the stomach to break down proteins), bile salts
(secreted by the gall bladder to emulsify fats) and pancreatic enzymes
(which break down fats, proteins and carbohydrates). This blend also
contains bromelain, an enzyme from pineapples, and papain, an enzyme
from papayas—both of which help to break down proteins.
Food Enzymes is
particularly helpful for elderly people whose digestive systems often
produce less digestive fluids and enzymes. It is also beneficial for
people who are suffering from chronic illness and “wasting” because they
are having a difficult time absorbing nutrients.
This blend contains papaya,
a fruit containing the enzyme papain, which breaks down protein. It
also contains the essential oil of peppermint, which is traditionally
used for gas and indigestion. Sweetened with fructose and sorbitol,
these tasty, chewable tablets will help to relieve acid indigestion,
acid reflux, belching, bloating, gas, heartburn and poor digestion. They
are a safe enzyme remedy, even for children, and they make excellent
natural breath mints, too. Children can also take Sunshine Heros Whole
Foods Papayazyme.
PDA
When people
have specific problems breaking down proteins, there are three products
that may be helpful. PDA Combination supplies hydrochloric acid (HCl)
and pepsin, the digestive secretions produced by the stomach to break
down proteins. As we age, HCl production tends to diminish, making this
a very good supplement for the elderly.
Protease
enzymes, which break down protein, are also available in two potencies,
Protease Plus and High Potency Protease. High Potency Protease is about
three times stronger than Protease Plus. These supplements are very
beneficial for people with poor protein metabolism, food allergies or
immune problems. Taken between meals they can help rid the intestines
of parasites and assist the body in fighting cancer. Caution: Protein-digesting aids (HCl and proteases) should not be taken by persons with gastric ulcers.
Other Enzyme Supplements
If you suffer
from gas after drinking milk or eating dairy foods like ice cream, you
may be lactose intolerant. Lactose is a sugar found in milk that
requires the enzyme lactase to digest. Lactase Plus will help those who
have difficulty digesting dairy products, as it contains both lactase
and protease enzymes that break down milk sugar and milk proteins.
Lipases are a class of enzymes
produced by the salivary glands, pancreas and stomach that assist in the
breakdown of dietary fats. For individuals who have had their
gallbladder removed or for those with difficulty digesting foods
containing fats, such as nuts or fried food, Hi-Lipase can be a useful
enzyme supplement.All of these products can be purchased from our web site: www.hcwellnesscenterandspa.com
Enjoy the wonderful properties of Pumpkin in a healthy drink!
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup pumpkin, cooked
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
4 dashes ginger powder
4 dashes nutmeg powder
1 teaspoon stevia
1 teaspoon vanilla
8-10 ice cubes
Blend the coconut milk, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg,
stevia, and vanilla until completely smooth. Add the ice and blend again.
Serves 1-2
Pumpkin Almond Smoothie
1/4 cup almonds, raw
1 1/4 cup water
1 cup pumpkin, cooked
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon stevia
2 dashes ginger powder
2 dashes nutmeg powder
10 ice cubes
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