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Easter is for EGGS



Easter time always makes me think of eggs! These were a hit at my co-op class last month about snacks! Quick and easy to make and packed full of protein and healthy fats! The avocado is a much better alternative than using traditional mayonnaise and the hot sauce kicks it up a notch! Try them and let me know what you think!


GUACAMOLE DEVILED EGGS

Ingredients: (all organic if possible) 
4 eggs, hard-boiled 
1 avocado 
2 tsp hot sauce 
1 tsp lemon juice 
Sea salt (optional) 
Freshly ground black pepper 
 
Directions: 
  1. Peel hard-boiled eggs and cut in half length-wise.  Spoon out yolks into a small bowl. 
  1. Mash yolks with avocado, hot sauce and lemon juice.  Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. 
  1. Refill egg whites with the yolk mixture. 






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Copyright, 2017, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.










Spotted! Artifical Dye-Free Easter Egg Kit



Saw these a few weeks ago when I was shopping at the local food co-op! 


Eco-eggs coloring dyes are made with natural and organic fruit, plant and vegetable extracts from annatto seed, curcumin, purple sweet potato and red cabbage... color eggs the natural way and keep your eggs safe to eat!




Much better alternative to the chemical-laden conventional egg dying kits!! Look for them at your local health food store or order them online here: http://shop.ecokidsusa.com/product/eco-eggs


If you are feeling ambitious you can make your own dyes as well: 
http://www.vikasessentials.com/blog/natural-easter-egg-dying.php





Copyright, 2017, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.











Easter Baskets: What's Inside?


EASTER: chocolate bunnies, candy, jellybeans, Cadbury Creme Eggs, Peeps... 

What I See: high fructose corn syrup, refined sugars, colorings, GMO ingredients, hydrogenated oils, preservatives, and etc. ;-) 

If you are looking for a few healthier options for your children's Easter baskets here are some ideas:


Larabars  (peanut butter cookie and apple pie... Mmmmm) 
Yummy Earth Organic Candies (they have these at Walgreens in Spencer, Iowa or check your local health food store)
Organic Dark Chocolate Bars 
Popcorn (Make your own on the stovetop with coconut oil, organic non-GMO popcorn, sea salt- place in small bags or containers) 

Coloring Books and Crayons
Craft Kits (look for these at Hobby Lobby, Michaels or other craft stores) 
Cards or Board Games
Legos 
Gift Cards (movie theaters, amusement parks, museums, arcades, art classes, Itunes, Amazon, salon, etc)
Headbands/hair clips
DVDs
Books
Smart Phone Cover
Stickers


Balls 
Squirt Guns
Yard Games
Sidewalk Chalk
Sunglasses
Flip Flops
Seeds and Planting Pots
Umbrella
Bug Catching Kit
"Date with Dad" or other Coupons (homemade gifts are the best!)

**Check out your local Dollar Store, Target $1 section,  or Wal-mart for inexpensive items!





Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.


Easy Way to Hard Boil Eggs

Tried this today after I saw it on Facebook! You can make hard boiled eggs in the oven! Just preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake them for 30 minutes in a muffin tin. The eggs will peel easily!



I eat a lot of eggs throughout the week. Eat them plain with a little sea salt on top, add to your dark leafy green salads, make vegan mayo or egg salad, or deviled eggs! And remember this tip around Easter if you dye Easter eggs!

Eat the WHOLE egg and not just the whites to get the most nutrients! (Be sure to buy organic, vegetarian-fed, cage free eggs)


The Incredible Egg Health Benefits:

Weight management: The high-quality protein in eggs helps you to feel fuller longer and stay energized, which contributes to maintaining a healthy weight.

Muscle strength and muscle-loss prevention: Research indicates that high-quality protein may help active adults build muscle strength and help prevent muscle loss in middle-aged and aging adults.

Healthy pregnancy: Egg yolks are an excellent source of choline, an essential nutrient that contributes to fetal brain development and helps prevent birth defects. Two eggs provide about 250 milligrams of choline, or roughly half of the recommended daily intake for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

Brain function: Choline also aids the brain function of adults by maintaining the structure of brain cell membranes, and is a key component of the neuro-transmitter that helps relay messages from the brain through nerves to the muscles.

Eye health: Lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants found in egg yolks, help prevent macular degeneration, a leading cause of age-related blindness. Though eggs contain a small amount of these two nutrients, research shows that the lutein from eggs may be more bioavailable than lutein from other food sources.

www.theincredibleedibleegg.org


Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.