Santa deserves some healthier treats as well! This recipe will not spike his blood sugar or cause inflammation so he has enough energy to survive the rest of his trip!
Grain and Refined Sugar- Free Sugar Cookies
Ingredients: (all organic if possible)
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2
cup coconut flour
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup
xylitol
- 1/2
cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2
tsp sea salt
- 1/4
cup unsweetened almond milk
Directions:
- Preheat
oven to 350.
- Mix
all the dry ingredients in one bowl.
- Mix
all wet in another.
- Add
wet to dry and mix.
- Roll
dough into balls.
- Place
them on a lined baking sheet, and then flatten each ball
with your palm.
- Bake
for about 12-15 minutes.
- Makes 15 cookies.
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.
www.optimumwellnessmn.com
Even the "natural" section of grocery stores contains products you should not eat! Here are two different mayonnaise jars I scoped out at a local Cub Foods. One is made from canola oil, and the other from soybean oil.
Why you shouldn’t consume vegetable oils:
- Canola,
corn, soybean and other vegetable oils are usually made from GMOs.
- These
oils are HIGHLY processed, unlike coconut oil, olive oil, and real butter.
- Vegetable
oils contain HIGH amounts of Omega 6, throwing off the Omega 6 : Omega 3
ratio which should be 1:1.
- Veggie
oils should not be used in cooking due to high heat causing the oil to
oxidize.
- Vegetable
oils contain high levels of polyunsaturated fats that oxidize in our
bodies, which can lead to inflammation in the arteries.
Healthy Alternative:
Homemade Mayo-Makes a little over 2 cups
Ingredients: (all organic if possible)
2 whole Organic eggs
1 tbsp. Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar
3/4 tsp. Sea salt
2 tsp. Prepared mustard
2 cups Light extra virgin olive
oil (not a vegetable blend)
Directions:
Blend eggs, vinegar, salt, and
mustard in food processor. While machine is running, slowly add oil, VERY
SLOWLY!! Continue until all of the oil has been added and the eggs and oil have
formed an emulsion or mayonnaise. Taste for sea salt and adjust if needed. Store in refrigerator for up to 2
weeks.
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.
www.optimumwellnessmn.com
I stopped at a regular grocery store when I was back home in Iowa for Thanksgiving and noticed all the varieties of egg nog! You may be one of the many who purchase this holiday favorite every year and I wanted you to be informed.
Here is a typical label on the store bought versions:
Ingredients
Nonfat Milk, Cream, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Egg
Yolks, Grade A Whey, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Spices, Salt, Guar
Gum, Carrageenan, Sodium Carbonate, Potassium Phoshate, Sodium Citrate, Tumeric And Annatto (colors)
Translation: Full of antibiotics and growth hormones from conventional cows milk, high fructose corn syrup, added sugar, artificial flavors, and preservatives! Time to whip up a batch of homemade goodness instead!
Clean Eating Egg Nog- Makes about 4 Servings)
Ingredients: (all organic if possible)
1 12oz can coconut milk, at room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 organic eggs
1 tsp. pure vanilla
1 to 2 packets stevia
1/2 tsp. nutmeg (fresh if possible)
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Directions:
In a blender, combine coconut milk, almond milk, eggs, vanilla, stevia, nutmeg and cinnamon. Blend on high speed until the
mixture is frothy. Chill before serving. Pour into glasses, and garnish
with a dusting of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick. Happy holidays!
Note:
If you’re concerned about the risk of salmonella or other food-borne
illness, simply dip the eggs in boiling water for 30 seconds. This will
effectively sanitize the eggs, if they have been properly refrigerated.
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.
www.optimumwellnessmn.com
