tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11559948938332123572024-03-13T10:51:38.987-07:00Clean Eating QuestThis venture began as a one year quest for health (my 40th year, to be exact). It was an incredible success, and now I am fast approaching my 2 year anniversary as a clean eater! I hope that you will find inspiration here, and a renewed sense that YOU CAN DO IT!Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-23836664696579461482013-08-28T11:19:00.000-07:002013-08-28T11:19:16.024-07:00One Hour, FIVE delicious Salads!With a new school year just around the corner, I'm realizing that my calm, easy morning routine is about to explode! No longer will I have time to sip my morning green juice while I surf pinterest for dinner recipes... and certainly no time to make my lunch for the day! I find that the most challenging part of sticking with my healthy eating lifestyle is planning. If I zip home for lunch without a plan - and with limited time, I'm likely going to make a less than healthy choice, simply out of convenience. That is why I make jar salads for the work week! One mess, one hour, FIVE delicious, healthy, fresh salads!<br />
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Step one: Prep any and all potential salad ingredients! You could pull some good salad recipes and be very methodical about your salad creations. I'm more of a "wing it" gal. I've prepped a good variety of typical salad ingredients, and not so typical ingredients.<br />
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<b>GREENS!</b> Romaine (organic!) is very receptive to "salads in a jar". This method of preserving will keep your greens very green and fresh and crisp! To make 5 salads, I chop up 3 heads of Romaine. I also use about 3 cups of baby spinach (also organic!) I toss these all together to rinse and then I spin them in my salad spinner to reduce the moisture.<br />
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<b>The Usual Suspects: </b><br />
Cucumber<br />
Onion,<br />
Mushrooms,<br />
Peppers<br />
Tomato<br />
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<b>The not-so usual Suspects:</b> <br />
Black Beans<br />
Garbanzo Beans<br />
Roasted Red Peppers<br />
Artichoke hearts<br />
Hearts of Palm<br />
Corn<br />
Quinoa<br />
Sprouts<br />
Nuts and seeds<br />
Fruit! (ALL kinds!)<br />
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I eat a plant based diet, so you won't find cheese or eggs in my salads. But if those are in your plan, go for it!<br />
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<b>DRESSING! </b>The nice thing about jar salads is that you can incorporate your dressing without risk of your greens getting soggy. The trick is putting the dressing in first - in the bottom of the jar. I used to use bottled dressings, but I've found so many amazing recipes that I now make all of my own dressings! Most of mine are oil free - but occasionally I'll use a little olive or grapeseed oil.<b> </b>My FAVORITE is just tossing a couple of tomatoes into my blender with a handful of basil. Zip it up and you're done! I also tend to use fruit in place of dressing. Watermelon is my FAVORITE! Although, tomatoes and mango blended together are amazing!!! (who knew?!)<br />
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Assembly:<br />
Like I said, I'm a "wing it" gal, so I pour some dressing in the bottom of the jars and then I just start building. A little of this... a little of that. OH! How about a Southwestern Salad for this jar :) Yes, please! Some beans, corn, roasted red peppers, cilantro .... When you're satisfied with your ingredients, start shoving in the greens. I stuff them as tight as I can! (I like a BIG salad!)<br />
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Seal them up!:<br />
To get a seal that allows you to make salads 5-7 days ahead of when you're going to eat them, you really need access to a food saver. You'll also need a special attachment that goes over the mouth of the jar. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-T03-0006-02P-Regular-Mouth-Jar-Sealer/dp/B000UQ428A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1377711469&sr=8-3&keywords=food+saver+mason+jar+sealer">http://www.amazon.com/FoodSaver-T03-0006-02P-Regular-Mouth-Jar-Sealer/dp/B000UQ428A/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1377711469&sr=8-3&keywords=food+saver+mason+jar+sealer</a><br />
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Put the flat canning jar lid over the mouth of the jar (make sure the rim is clean and dry). Slide (more like shove!) the attachment over the top and then vacuum the air out. You'll be able to see the liquid at the bottom bubbling up a little bit.<br />
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When the vacuum stops, pull the sealer off and screw on your threaded jar top.<br />
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<b>EAT IT!!!</b> When you're ready to eat, just pop open a jar (you'll need to pry the vacuum sealed lid off), and dump the contents into a bowl. You'll need a larger bowl than you think! You stuffed a lot of delicious goodness into that jar. Once freed from the jar, you'll see that it is the perfectly assembled salad, with the lettuce on the bottom, then the myriad of other ingredients, topped with dressing. If I want fruit or avocado on my salad, I add it now - rather than include it in the jar. (I don't want the perfect flavor of the fruit mixing too much with the rest of the salad ingredients.. And avocados just don't last long once you open them up.)<br />
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That's it! Super easy - and so convenient. You will LOVE the freedom you feel at lunch time when all you have to do is open the jar and dig your fork into your beautiful luscious salad!!<br />
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<br />Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-78633046041533279332013-04-28T17:47:00.000-07:002013-04-28T17:47:54.033-07:00Day 50 - Reset Button<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Grad;">Are you getting the picture yet?? Today
is DAY 50!! It seems like DAY 50 would be a great day to celebrate!
Instead, I find myself needing to push the reset button. As I've mentioned in
recent posts, I've been recently plagued with temptations that sadly, I've
succumbed to. </span><b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "Minya Nouvelle"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Before you lose all respect for me</span></b><span style="font-family: Grad;">, you should know that I have not stopped
juicing! I'm still juicing daily and consuming 1 to 1.5 gallons of fresh,
wonderful juice each day! BUT... to that, I've added food (when tempted)
- which is really not acceptable on a juice feast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Grad;">I knew that 92 days was a huge goal. I
knew that it would not be easy. But I have felt very strong from the
beginning that </span><b><u><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: Pupcat; font-size: 14.0pt;">it is an achievable goal</span></u></b><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: Pupcat; font-size: 14.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-family: Grad;">
I still believe that it is! I'm super disappointed in my lack of
stick-to-it-ness recently. On top of this disappointment, I've finally
come to terms with the sad fact that I cannot run in the 1/2 marathon next
weekend. I've been training since December - but after messing up my back
2 months ago, I just can't get it back to normal. I've continued to try
to run, but then end up back at the Chiro. I'm very sad about this as
well. So Day 50 is truly a disappointing day for me. :(</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #ff0066; font-family: Mufferaw; font-size: 14.0pt;">But God
is SO good!</span></b><span style="font-family: Grad;"> He sent me a
perfectly timed message today via a blog that I subscribe to: Here is
what it had to say today:</span><br />
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<span class="usercontent"><i><span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span style="color: #6b2a76; font-family: "Leelawadee","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">There is this funny concept out there that many have
somehow internalized. The notion that we have to do things perfectly, or they
aren't worth doing. The idea that if we make one mistake, we've messed up so
badly we should just throw in the towel. </span></span></i></span><i><span style="color: #6b2a76; font-family: "Leelawadee","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br />
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<span class="usercontent">How we ever arrived at this silly idea is beyond me.
Particularly when you are doing something that is new and different. You have
to approach new th</span><span class="textexposedshow">ings being willing to
learn from mistakes because even people who have been doing it forever make
mistakes. This is the learning process. This is how we learn and internalize
something new. Mistakes are how we learn. Don't try to skip over the mistakes because
if you do, you are definitely doomed to fail. Consider approaching mistakes
from a different angle, and success will eventually follow.</span></span></i><span style="color: #6b2a76; font-family: "Leelawadee","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt;"></span><br />
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<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-family: Grad;">What a wonderful lift for my spirit today, when I'm
feeling so down about my tumble from the wagon. </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Grad;"></span><br />
<span data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-family: Grad;"> </span>On Tuesday of this week I began a new
job. It's made for a busy, (exciting) week. But it's a life change
- and one life change can cause other life practices to get off balance.
In addition, tomorrow I'm heading to a conference for 3 days. I am signed
up for vegan meals at the conference and I'm leaving my vitamix at home for my
daughter to use. (My hotel does not have a kitchenette - so juicing would
be very nearly impossible for me). If I hadn't already fallen off the
wagon, I would certainly find a way to make it work. But since I need to
reset anyway, I'm going just give myself a three day break from juicing.
When I return, I am not starting over with day one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I will be adding a few weeks to the
length of my feast. From the moment I hit </span></span><span class="textexposedshow"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: Pupcat; font-size: 14.0pt;">THE BUTTON</span></b></span><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-family: Grad;">, (Thursday), I plan to do
60 more days of rock solid, detoxifying, focused juice feasting! This
will result in a total of 111 days of juicing. My end date will now be
June 30th. </span></span><span style="font-family: Grad;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Grad; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I hope that those of you who don’t stop reading this imperfect woman’s
blog will, instead, be even more inspired to try juicing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>OR, any other health related goal that you
have in mind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Knowing that you don’t
have to be perfect to still be successful should be liberating!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(That’s what I keep telling myself, anyway! )</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Grad; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So – I’ll be back at the end of the week, recommitted and ready to share!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Grad; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Be blessed this week!</span></div>
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<i><span class="userContent" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /></span></span></i>Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-24881803149083294432013-04-18T16:01:00.001-07:002013-04-18T16:01:51.827-07:00Juice Feast - Day 40! 53 days to go!YEAH!!! DAY 40 today! It feels great to be at this point in the feast. But I have a confession to make before I go any further....(yes... another one!)<br />
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I've had some cheatin' moments! I don't know why!!! Ever since my little detour in Chicago, I've been struggling to be perfect. (YES! It IS ok to strive for perfection!) A handful of popcorn here... a taste of the dinner I'm making for the family there... I'm very frustrated with myself for not having rock solid discipline. Especially since I truly don't want to put anything in my body except for juice right now. And yet... indiscretions keep finding me!<br />
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In the beginning (first 4 weeks) I was going strong on sheer excitement and passion! I've read that in the last 1/3 of the journey, I'll be a rock star - knowing the end is near! But this middle section of the journey... TOUGH! So I guess this is where I reach out for some help. HELP! Pray for me! Shoot me an accountability message once in a while if you think of it! I sincerely, desperately want my final 53 days to be wholly successful! Help me tame my cheatin' heart! <br />
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Happy News!! I've been talking with a co-worker of mine (and precious friend!) about my juice feast. She is really struggling with her own health. Scopes... tests... pain....and no understanding of why. I encouraged her to try juicing for 30 days - to give her digestive system a chance to rest and heal. Today she told me that she is ready! And she is EXCITED! Tomorrow I'm taking all of my supplies to work, along with bunch of produce, to teach her how to juice. I have no doubt that she is going to feel like a new woman 30 days from now! So, while I'm clearly not perfect, I feel great that others are seeing the benefits of this whole foods lifestyle! <br />
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More good news... My darling daughter is back on the wagon! If you recall, she did the first week full on with me. At the end, she transitioned back to whole foods. (sort of!) And now, she wants back in on juicing. Her plan is to juice all day, and then enjoy a whole foods dinner. She's on day 4 and doing great. I think this is a VERY DOABLE plan for many people! How convenient to drink a quick juice before work, and then enjoy a juice lunch during a busy day! All that goodness, knowing that a lovely dinner awaits. Smart girl!<br />
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SUMMER is fast approaching! (On the calendar, anyway) I am longing for my garden! We're moving it to a new spot in the yard this year because we're also putting in a pool. I'm anxious to see how it all pans out! Did you know that Swiss Chard is a perennial plant? Its growing in my garden right now - and I haven't planted any since last spring! I'm learning so much... :)<br />
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So - as I close for the day, one more plea for your support! I covet your prayers and encouragement! NO MORE TASTING! Juice power!!<br />
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Blessings!Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-90528081626341079762013-04-08T20:43:00.001-07:002013-04-08T20:43:22.640-07:00DAY 32 of 92! One Third of the Way There!Last week was a challenging week on the Feast! That 2 day break in Chicago lent itself to many cravings this week. It took a great deal of focus to make it through! But here I am - on day 32! It feels good to be 1/3 of the way done. But it feels even better to know that I still have 60 days worth of exciting body/life changes still ahead of me! I feel a great sense of resolve to continue to the end!<br />
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<u><b>Here are some things I'm noticing so far:</b></u><br />
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<b><span style="color: #674ea7;">My skin looks more alive - less dull! (Others have noticed this too and mentioned it!)</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #e69138;">I've lost 12 lbs this month. (I won't weigh in again until day 60)</span></b><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>My stomach feels flat and light</b>. </span> When I ate last weekend, I immediately felt bloated! I also woke up Monday morning with a huge headache and puffy fingers.<br />
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As I've been studying about detoxification, I've come to realize that our bodies are completely inundated with toxins all day long. Before we even leave the house in the morning, women apply approximately 300 toxic chemicals to our bodies/hair through our personal care routines. I know that there is no way to completely eliminate toxic intake in our current environment, but I'm working really hard to remove toxins via juicing, dry body brushing, enemas, etc... And then - I turn around and use shampoo and conditioner, make up, and acrylic nails! Yikes! So I've decided that phase 2 of this feast I'm going to focus on eliminating "those" types of toxins. I've already removed my acrylic nails. What a mess! I am certain that restoring their health is going to take many months! But that's ok -- it will just be one more measuring stick for healing!<br />
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Now you're wondering...<i> "how is she planning to eliminate shampoo and conditioner!?</i>" Great question! More and more people are going "poo-free"! The substitution is baking soda (instead of shampoo) and Apple Cider Vinegar (instead of conditioner). **Side note** About 2 months ago, after reading an article about the hazards of hair care products, I decided to reduce my wash/condition routine to about 2 times per week. The result is that my hair is noticeably shinier and very soft and silky. <span style="color: #20124d;"><b> Not oily! Not smelly!</b> </span>So In my mind, ditching the products is the next logical step for me. Here are a few additional reasons you might consider it for yourself:<br />
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1. Chemicals in shampoo are simply hazardous to your health.<br />
2. Chemicals in shampoo can irritate and dry out your scalp and hair.<br />
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Your body produces oil to naturally condition your hair and keep it
healthy. Using shampoo daily upsets the natural balance and causes you
to produce more oil than necessary to compensate.<br />
4. Hair care products are expensive!<br /><br />I've read that when you stop
using shampoo and begin using BS and ACV, you will probably experience a transitional period while
your body gradually adjusts to produce just enough oil to keep your hair
healthy. During this time, which can range from a few days to a month or so, you may have some extra oil than you're use to. Although, many people report that they see immediate positive changes with zero negative side effects.<br />
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For more information, including "how to" details, check out this great blog: <span style="color: blue;"><cite><span class="bc">mymerrymessylife.com</span></cite></span><br />
<cite><span class="bc">OR, </span></cite>just google "Baking soda, ACV for hair". <br />
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I would be remiss if I didn't also take a minute to tell you about a wonderful documentary that I watched on Friday. I found it on Netflix and it's called "Hungry for Change". <span style="color: blue;">http://www.hungryforchange.tv/</span> This is a very practical documentary which outlines WHY it's difficult for us to lose weight; what effect sugar has on our bodies; how food is manufactured specifically with addictive chemicals so that we'll keep eating it; and most importantly, what to do about it. <br />
I was so pleased with it's down to earth, easy to follow format that Sunday, I begged my family to watch it with me. Reluctantly, they did. They (Ryan!) made sarcastic jokes and comments all the way through it. But about an hour later, he told me he is on board. No more processed food or sugar. No more fast food! My daughter and son (though teenagers, and still prone to enjoy junky treats on occassion) have been on board for a while. When I told Sophie what dad said, she responded "Good! It'll be so much easier if we're all on board!" FOR SURE! Only my college student refuses to comply. Good think he's only home on the weekends.<br />
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Over the course of my 18 month journey, I've watched a number of excellent documentaries on this subject. Following is a list, for your reference. I was able to watch all of these on either Netflix or Amazon.<br />
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Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead<br />
Food Inc.<br />
The Gerson Miracle <br />
Food Matters<br />
Forks over Knives<br />
King Corn<br />
The Engine 2 Kitchen Rescue (Presented by Forks over Knives)<br />
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I feel like I'm forgetting one... I'll keep thinking! These are ALL worth your time!<br />
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I can't believe how many recipes are out there for juice concoctions! Yes, many of them are similar. Nonetheless, I'm finding no shortage of variety! I have discovered that I LOVE pineapple in my green drinks! I'm trying to really focus on drinking mostly green (with just a tad of fruit to sweeten it up) every day - allowing just one totally fruity drink. <br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><u>My Daily Routine:</u> Generally, I start my day with 1 quart of warm lemon water. This causes the liver to force out toxins! Then, within the same hour, I have my green juice made up of a pound of dark leafy greens, 1 bunch of celery, 1 cucumber, 1/3 pineapple. I also like to add some parsley or cilantro, as they are especially good for detoxing. I take 3 quarts of juice to work with me. One fruity juice (the possibilities are limitless!). I drink it mid morning. In the early afternoon, I drink a quart of green juice. It's just recently that I've started taking a thrid quart of juice to work. Actually, it's my dinner juice. But I take it to work so that I can drink it on my way home. I follow it with at least a liter of water. This is a strategy I've developed to help me come home and prepare dinner for my family without feeling so tempted to nibble. (Yes, I have to stop cooking and pee repeatedly!!) I feel very full by the time I get home, AND I've fed my body the nutrients it needs to ward off cravings. Very useful strategy! There is one exception with when I drink my fruity juice. If I'm going to run, I wait and drink it about 15 minutes prior. It provides a surge of energy with helps fuel my body for running!</b></span><br />
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Tonight at Barnes and Noble I picked up a little treasure called <u>100 Foods to Stay Young</u>. Guess what!? You don't need to buy it, because I'm going to start featuring one food in each blog post! Our special guest today is...... CUCUMBER!<br />
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Cucumber is actually a squash, long used for it's cooling effects, inside and outside the body, reducing inflammation and speeding repair for<b> young-looking skin!</b> <br />
As well as drinking fluids directly, we need to receive water from the plant foods we eat. The high water content of cucumber makes it a hydrating food that prevents dryness and wrinkling of the skin, as well as helping to remove the toxins that can age us.<br />
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Cucumber is rich in potassium, magnesium and fiber, so works to reduce high blood pressure by balancing the fluid in the body. <br />
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* Source of silica, a trace mineral needed for a healthy complexion. (I'm in!)<br />
* Cucumber juice is known to alleviate the symptoms of rheumatic conditions and keep joints healthy and young.<br />
* Contains the trace mineral molybdenum, which is needed to keep bones and teeth strong and healthy. <span style="color: red;">(That's right - you don't need the body secretions of another species to accomplish this!)</span><br />
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<b>Cucumber Juice Recipe</b><br />
1/2 cucumber<br />
2 apples<br />
1 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and stems)<br />
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If you don't have a juicer yet, just throw these in a blender and drink it as a smoothie instead!<br />
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I realize this was a long post! Thanks for hanging in there! <br />
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Sweet dreams, friends! <br />
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<br />Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-3725986590429143832013-03-31T17:39:00.002-07:002013-03-31T17:39:21.033-07:00Day 23 of 92 - Full Disclosure!<span style="color: blue;">I will start by telling you that I FULLY INTENDED to lie to you all. </span> I swore my husband to secrecy, even! But then I realized that there is no shame in being human. I am 23 days into a juice feast. Few people are able to do that. And I still have 70 days to go! <u><b>I am not superhuman!</b></u> Period. <br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>This weekend, I went to Chicago for a getaway with my husband. </b></span><br />
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(Here we are! I'm sporting my new Ann Taylor sunglasses! Came with a SASSY case!) GORGEOUS, SUNNY WEEKEND in the Windy City!<br />
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I scoped out juice bars before we left. I planned how I could successfully stay on tract with my feast. I COULD HAVE juiced while I was there for a <b>mere 24 hours</b>. EASY. But when I talked to my husband about it, (and a few friends) I realized that it would be a drag for him to sit and eat alone while I sip lemon water at unique Chicago restaurants. He is supportive! No doubt! And it's not like I'll never get back to Chicago. We plan to go again next month, in fact. But I made a conscious decision<b> to eat</b> in Chicago. Sensibly. (I almost stuck to that "sensibly" part! If it weren't for that damn Garrett's Popcorn!!)<br />
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Saturday morning, we had breakfast at West Egg. I had a veggie egg white omelet. I did not finish it. I was VERY AFRAID of being in pain, after not eating for 21 days! Fortunately, I felt fine after. About 6 hours later, hunger set in for Ryan. My hunger signals have been asleep since about day 5 of my feast. So I was not hungry. BUT, I knew we wouldn't be eating again until around 9:00 pm, after seeing a theater production. So we went to an Armenian restaurant across the street from our hotel. I ordered a sampler platter which turned out to be tiny! (That was a GOOD thing!) I had red cabbage marinated in lemon; two grape leaves filled with rice, dates and humus; and about 6 spoonfuls of white bean and veggie soup. It was a very small and sensible meal. Things I would totally eat in my every day, clean eating life.<br />
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After seeing the AMAZING show, <i>Million Dollar Quartet,</i> we went to Ditkas for dinner. (As in... Mike Ditka). It was a classy joint! I had a delicious romaine salad followed by Mahi Mahi. I was stuffed after the salad and only ate a smidge of the Mahi Mahi. It was lovely restaurant and I felt privileged to be able to go there and enjoy an unique dining experience with my love. (Did I mention there was wine?!? I'm counting it as fruit juice!)<br />
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This morning was our final eating adventure. Today is Easter, and the GRAND LUX CAFE has a FABULOUS menu! We were the second party to enter at 9am. We got the best seat in the house! The corner window overlooking Michigan Ave and Ontario. (A great opportunity for people/fashion watching!) I enjoyed another eggwhite omelet, filled with asparagus, avocado, onions and mushrooms. Yum! <br />
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Back to juicing for the next 70 days. We stopped at Meijer on our way home and bought everything I need for the week. I do not consider my juicing efforts to this point lost or wasted. I refuse to feel guilty. I've juiced for TWENTY ONE DAYS WITH NO CHEATING! I'm telling you this story so that you don't feel like you could never do this. Molly is not perfect. Molly is HUMAN! JUST LIKE YOU! My two goals in telling my story via this blog are 1) To inspire you. 2) To hold myself accountable. I want you to know that YOU CAN DO THIS TOO! And it's ok to not be perfect!<br />
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Best part of the weekend <b>(aside from thoroughly enjoying time with the love of my life!)</b> is that I SHOPPED!! A LOT! And I bought <b>SIZE SMALL</b> IN EVERYTHING!!! (I hope you are happy dancing for me right now! THIS IS HUGE!) I was 185 lbs just 17 months ago when I began my Clean Eating Quest. I am now 133 and dropping. I bought 4 adorable, classic, somewhat vintage style summer dresses and several blouses. I tried on size small skirts THAT FIT. It was <b>SO MUCH FUN!!!!</b> I can't beging to describe how great it felt to walk into Ann Taylor's Loft and have to ask for smalls off the high racks. It DOES pay to make wise food choices! <br />
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So... that's it. Full disclosure. Judge me if you'd like - it makes no difference to me. I'm 100% committed to this goal. AND, at the same time, I'm human, flesh and blood. <br />
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Thanks for allowing me to be transparent. :)<br />
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Easter Blessings to you! HE IS RISEN!!!<br />
Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-43279501724217082042013-03-29T18:56:00.000-07:002013-03-29T18:56:00.839-07:00Juice Feast Day 21 of 92 - Surviving....<span style="font-family: inherit;">Easy has not arrived yet.... but I'm hanging in there! I know this will be 100% worth it in the end! <span style="color: red;">(Just 71 more days!) </span> I think the sunshine today has been helpful. I've been so cold for the past 4 months! And drinking cold juice all day doesn't help. I do enjoy warm tea (decaf) and warm water with lemon on occasion, but I really just need some warm weather to arrive! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I've decided I don't care for any type of pepper in my drinks. Not<span style="color: red;"> <b>red</b></span><b>, <span style="color: lime;">green<span style="color: black;">,</span></span> <span style="color: yellow;">yellow</span>, or<span style="color: orange;"> orange</span>!</b> I've tried them all. Just not diggin' it in my juice. I've gotten in a bit of a rut with my green drinks. Time to get adventurous and try something new! My morning juice routine has become... routine. And that's good in some ways! It's easy and I don't have to think about it. But it's getting a little bit boring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Watermelon and Strawberry juice was on the menu yesterday. Yummy! There is very little pulp involved. When I strain it through my milk bag, there is almost nothing left in there when I'm done. I like that! It means I'm getting my money's worth!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I read an article on juicefeasting.com this week regarding the sun. REALLY interesting (and intriguing) information!</span><br />
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Steve Arlin, in Ra<em>w Power! </em>writes: A common myth is that the
sun causes skin cancer. The sun doesn’t cause skin cancer, the sun
causes all life on Earth! Skin cancer is caused by toxicity within the
body. When this toxicity is detoxified through the skin (our largest
eliminative organ), it is sometimes “baked” onto the skin, bringing
forth a cancer condition. Blaming the sun for skin cancer is like
blaming fresh air for lung cancer.<br />
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You must have internal protection from the sun’s rays in the form of
proper, natural, raw-food nutrition. External “protection” like
sunscreen is an abomination. The same internal mechanism that keeps a
plant from burning up under the hot sun can keep you from sunburning. A
plant is in direct sunlight for hours upon hours every day of its
existence. A plant dries up and dies when it no longer has the internal
protection that it requires. The second best protection from sunburn
is knowing when to retreat to shade for a rest.<br />
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David Wolfe nicely summarizes some of the health benefits of sun in <em>The Sunfood Diet Success System</em>: </span>
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blood sugar. It is a natural insulin. A diet high in sweet fruit must
also be accompanied by Sunshine on the skin to help metabolize the
sugar. Sunlight helps to store the sugar as glycogen in the liver,
muscles, and cells for later use.<br />
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Exposing the skin to the Sun stimulates the capillaries and brings more
blood to the skin surface. This helps to heal cuts, bruises, and rashes.
In World War II it was discovered that exposing abrasions, open wounds,
and broken bones to direct Sunlight led to quicker healing.<br />
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Fungus is destroyed by direct Sunlight. Candida cannot survive in direct
Sunlight. I have worked with numerous people with candida. The first
step to overcoming candida is Sunlight on the naked body (reference
Lesson 13: How To Use The Sunfood Triangle, Eating To Overcome Candida).
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Sunlight increases the strength of digestion. Sunlight increases the
body's internal "fire." In Chinese oriental medicine we find the concept
of yin-yang balance and we see that "cold" raw foods may be balanced
with hot Sun energy.<br />
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Sunlight improves the eyesight and regulates the hormones. Occasionally
bringing direct Sunlight into the eyes just for a brief moment,
unmitigated by glasses, windows, or filters, will help balance the
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I read something similar last summer when I was eating 100% raw. (I was reading the 80/10/10 Diet. GREAT book!) I made an effort to be out in the sun more with no sunscreen. My husband was unhappy with this! He kept telling me I was going to get cancer and I was setting a bad example for our kids. That's a logical response. It's what's been preached to us again and again. But this article makes some sense to me. I think I'll continue to research this...<br />
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I know that the key for me will be to keep learning! I'm very thankful for juicefeasting.com! There is an incredible abundance of information to keep my mind going in the right direction. Also, blogging helps. Knowing that people are watching me keeps me accountable. I created a little countdown calendar that hangs on my fridge. (Visual aides really help me!) Every morning I cross out the previous day so that I can see clearly how far I've come and how far I have to go. Looking at it right now is rather daunting - as I'm still in the early stages! I have 76 days to go. That seems like a long time - but I'm trying to remember that 76 days AGO it was the beginning of January, when I was anxiously setting new goals for the year. That seems like it was just yesterday! So I know that this time will go quickly and June 8th will be here before I know it.(I'll just keep telling myself that!)<br />
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I'm sure I've mentioned that I am training for a 1/2 marathon right now, which will happen on May 2nd. Four weeks ago I messed up my back shoveling and have not been able to train at all! I've missed 4 weeks of my training. After seeking advice from a good friend (and cross country maniac!), I jumped right back in to the schedule where I should be - not where I left off. On Saturday, I ran 8 miles. I wasn't sure how that would go - especially considering my juice feast. I know that I'm fueling my body with the most nutrient dense foods possible, but making sure I'm drinking enough to sustain distance running is the key. So I loaded up! Just before my run, I drank about 12 oz of pure orange juice. Then I filled my water bottle with fresh orange/grapefruit/apple juice, mixed with a little water, and I set out. I live in town, so my strategy was to head out into the country for an 8 mile loop, rather than looping multiple times around town. I knew that if I did that, it would be too easy to quit and go home. But heading out of town meant I had no choice but to finish.<br />
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I had my musical friends from the 80's (pandora 80's cardio) playing on my ipod and I spend most of my run chanting "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength..." over and over! It worked. He helped me get through it! I only stopped 3 times, and each time only for about 2 minutes to stretch/walk and chug some juice. I'm as slow as a snail! It took be 1:43 min to do those 8 miles. But I honestly don't care at all about my time! I just care about finishing. Next weekend, I "get" to run 9!<br />
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I made a fun purchase today! We have an island (counter) in our kitchen and it is always filled with bowls of fruit. Big bowls... several of them. Very messy looking. (I should have taken a before pix) They take up half the island and it drives my husband batty! Today we stopped by Pier 1 and I found a three tiered basket that sits on the floor. I filled it up and <u>still </u>have a bowl of lemons and limes on my counter! But it looks much better!<br />
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Today I've been drinking a concoction I call "Everything but the kitchen sink". Literally, I put in a little of everything. I even juiced some green beans from my garden that I flash froze in August. I pulled them out of the freezer and thawed them before juicing them. Super tasty! I also enjoyed a yummy Italy inspired drink. It was 10 roma tomatoes, a cup of basil, 1/2 clove of garlic and 1/2 bunch of celery. Very bruchetta-ish. Finally, in the evening I drank a sweet treat of blackberries, blueberries, pears and kiwi. Delicious!<br />
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So, that's where things are on day 16. I'm holding my own - but I do hope it gets easier. <br />
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Blessings!Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-50278359492899961642013-03-17T19:26:00.000-07:002013-03-17T19:26:11.412-07:00Day 9 of 92 - Too Many Parties!Whew! I'm glad the "holiday" weekend is over. It became more challenging as the weekend went on. After the 50's Party Friday, we gathered with our favorite friends on Saturday. FOOD. And Sunday, we had another gathering with church friends. FOOD. <br />
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These are examples of social gathering challenges. I feel like I did "ok" being in the company of great people without being totally pre-occupied with the food that was everywhere. Except for that amazing guacamole!! My good friends who hosted Saturday's party didn't know yet about my fast. But they do know that I generally eat raw vegan. They graciously prepared a huge platter of organic veggies with me in mind. Another friend brought my favorite guacamole! I felt so bad. Of course, others eat veggies too - but they were so thoughtful and I felt bad that they went out of their way for me. <br />
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Full Disclosure: I grabbed a spoon and had one bite of that guacamole! Shouldn't have done it, but it was divine!<br />
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I'm still battling a cold and a goofed up back, and lacked my usual energy today, so enjoyed a nap this afternoon. <br />
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Today I enjoyed approximately 1.5 gallons of liquid. 2 quarts of green juice, 1 quart of pineapple, watermelon, lime juice, 1 quart Master Cleanse and about 6-8 cups of water.<br />
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I'm super discouraged about my inability to run for the past THREE WEEKS!! I have a half-marathon to run on May 5th. I'm really praying that God will completely heal my back so that I can get back to my training.<br />
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There are a few supplements that are highly recommended during a juice feast. Bee Pollen is one of them. If you've read my blog back to the beginning of my quest, you may remember when I first bought Bee Pollen. I had no idea what it was or what it did, but I read I should start taking it - so I did. Generally, I dump a tablespoon or so into my morning smoothie. Here is what juicefeasting.com has to say about it:<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue;"><strong>Bee Pollen is my number one favorite superfood.</strong> There are several reasons we include pollen as part of the Juice Feast:</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue;"><strong>ONE: NUTRITION:</strong> Pollen
is said to contain all the elements necessary for the sustenance of
human life. The San Francisco Medical Research Foundation estimates
that pollen has more than 5000 different enzymes and co-enzymes, which
is more than any other food in existence. The high amount of enzymes,
such as catalase, amylase, and pectin-splitting enzymes, make pollen an
aid to digestion. Some research suggests that pollen is absorbed
directly from the stomach into the bloodstream. Pollen is a vegetarian
source of human-active B12, most of the B vitamins, vitamins A, C, D,
and E, rutin, all the essential amino acids, the essential fatty acid
called linoleic acid, fats, complex carbohydrates, simple sugars, RNA
and DNA, steroid hormone substances, a plant hormone similar to a
secretion of the human pituitary called gonadotrpin, 15% lecithin, and
many other unknown factors. According to research by doctors from
France, Italy, and the former USSR, pollen is the richest source of
protein in nature. Gram for gram, pollen contains an estimated 5-7
times more protein than meat, eggs, or cheese. The protein in pollen is
in a predigested form and therefore easy to assimilate. Pollen is also
abundant in trace minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium,
iron, manganese, potassium, copper, silicon, sulphur choline, titanium,
and sodium. These minerals are highly assimilable because they are
bound organically from plant metabolism.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue;"><strong>TWO: COMPASSION:</strong>
We miss chewing anything on a Juice Feast. This is one thing that you
can chew on for the entire Feast, whether it is 7 days or 92. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue;"><strong>THREE: LIFE PRACTICE:</strong>
This is a major longevity food. By eating about 1 Tablespoon per day,
you will develop a strong positive bond with this food that will last
for a lifetime. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue;">When buying pollen,
get it from a reputable source, organic, and preferably from a
refrigerator. It should cost no more than $12-15 a pound, and can cost
as little as $6-7 when bought from the beekeeper.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue;"><strong>On the Juice Feast:</strong>
1 Tablespoon per day, maximum. Everyone who is new to bee pollen should
start by placing 1 pollen granule under the tongue, to check for an
allergic reaction. About 1/2 of 1 percent of the population is allergic
to pollen as a food, but please check. If you are in doubt, please
consult an allergist. Many people using pollen who have allergies during
pollen season find a partial or complete resolution of their allergies
by combining a plant-based diet and eating bee pollen as a life
practice.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: blue;"><span style="color: black;">I'll be honest <span style="font-size: small;">and tell you that I don't enjoy the taste of Bee Pollen, though many people do.<span style="font-size: small;"> Instead of chewing it, <span style="font-size: small;">I grind it in my coffee bean<span style="font-size: small;"> grinder until it is a powder and then measure <span style="font-size: small;">a<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>tablespoon of p<span style="font-size: small;">owder into my juice. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-23467088064225986972013-03-16T04:40:00.000-07:002013-03-16T04:40:11.691-07:00Day 8 of 92 - One Week Down!Good Morning!<br />
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Today I begin day 8 of my 92 day JUICE FEAST! Aside from a little cold that I developed on Thursday, I am feeling great! I'm not sure what to attribute the cold too. I think I'm gonna blame it on detox, as I cannot imagine the nutrient dense foods I'm drinking letting a virus in! Although, the first weeks of a juice cleanse are said to be very focused on eliminating toxins. In order to do this, the body takes the energy that would normally be used for digestion and uses it instead to draw out and eliminate toxic matter from the body. This will be happening until the last day of the feast, certainly. But there is an increased work load in the beginning. So, perhaps that is how this cold sneaked in! I'm not an expert... just guessing.<br />
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I read an interesting article last night on "greens" and their healing power. We all know that greens are the best thing we can put in our bodies. Even those who refuse to eat them would likely agree. But check out this chart, borrowed from Dr. Joel Furman's book, Eat to Live. <span style="color: black; font-size: small;">We have a very high rate of heart
disease in the U.S., and
we eat very little plant matter. Is there a connection between our
processed diet and high rates of heart disease and cancer? It seems obvious.</span><br />
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This is why my juice feast includes a minimum of 2 pounds of juiced greens every day.<br />
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I've also discovered Master Cleanse Juice this week. This is a simple concoction that can replace one quart of fruit juice during the feast, or, can just be added and consumed as much as desired. I just went ahead and made a gallon of Master Cleanse and keep in in my fridge. You may already be aware of the cleansing power of lemon - which is why I start every day with a class of warm lemon water (a practice I began more than a year ago). Master Cleanse also include raw organic honey and cayenne pepper. Here is the recipe:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Master Cleanser is a simple recipe: For 1 Quart:</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: black;">6-8 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice<br />
6-8 Tablespoons Raw Honey or Agave Nectar (Light Amber)<br />
1/10th tsp 90,000 Heat Unit Cayenne Pepper<br />
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This is a great drink to make on the go, or for traveling/busy schedule
during any cleanse. I call this my "I didn't have time to make juice"
juice. It is al<span style="font-size: small;">so</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> excellent for removing mucus from the body, reducing inflammation, and healing the digestive system.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">If you have a chance, so some research on the <span style="font-size: small;">nutritional (s<span style="font-size: small;">ys<span style="font-size: small;">temic) bene<span style="font-size: small;">fits of cayenne pepper. Incredible information! You<span style="font-size: small;">'ll notice with your first sip that the hon<span style="font-size: small;">ey is important <span style="font-size: small;">to of<span style="font-size: small;">fset the b<span style="font-size: small;">ite of the pepper! Of course, raw honey can certainly hold it's own on the "nutritional benefit" scale.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">In terms of detox, the<span style="font-size: small;"> only <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">symptom</span> that comes around on occas<span style="font-size: small;">ion is that headache. <span style="font-size: small;">Any hunger that I might have experience<span style="font-size: small;">d the first few days (which <span style="font-size: small;">was minimal, as this is a <span style="font-size: small;">feast of abundance!) has gone. My dige<span style="font-size: small;">stive syst<span style="font-size: small;">em<span style="font-size: small;"> seems to have gone to sleep - which is important <span style="font-size: small;">for cleansing! <span style="font-size: small;">This is one reason why a feast like this is recommend<span style="font-size: small;">ed for peop<span style="font-size: small;">l<span style="font-size: small;">e <span style="font-size: small;">who suffer f<span style="font-size: small;">rom intestinal d<span style="font-size: small;">isease, such as chron<span style="font-size: small;">es or col<span style="font-size: small;">itis, or even<span style="font-size: small;"> IBS.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: small;">Juices allows the <span style="font-size: small;">digestive s<span style="font-size: small;">y<span style="font-size: small;">stem to rest and heal. Healing will come quickly when you're taking in nut<span style="font-size: small;">rient dense juices with anti-inflamatory properties.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ok - now for the real, practical stuff. Yes - food still looks and smells goo<span style="font-size: small;">d. But I'm craving<span style="font-size: small;"> nothing. Last night<span style="font-size: small;"> I was faced with several <span style="font-size: small;">"challenges". I was a<span style="font-size: small;">t a 50's Diner party where a catering company serv<span style="font-size: small;">ed up b<span style="font-size: small;">ig, juicy burgers,<span style="font-size: small;"> fries and ice cream sundaes. I haven't eaten a burger (or any meat) in about a year<span style="font-size: small;">. But when they put the tr<span style="font-size: small;">ay of lettuce, tomato and RED<span style="font-size: small;"> ONION on the table, my senses wo<span style="font-size: small;">ke <span style="font-size: small;">up and took <span style="font-size: small;">me ba<span style="font-size: small;">ck to b<span style="font-size: small;">u<span style="font-size: small;">rgers on our grill in the summer as a kid<span style="font-size: small;">. Fortunately, I was on the planning committe<span style="font-size: small;">e for the event, so <span style="font-size: small;">I was able to keep busy <span style="font-size: small;">- which <span style="font-size: small;">wa<span style="font-size: small;">s<span style="font-size: small;"> my excuse for not sit<span style="font-size: small;">ting and eating. Later, I went to the movies with the family.<span style="font-size: small;"> I don'<span style="font-size: small;">t even have to sa<span style="font-size: small;">y it. <span style="font-size: small;">You know. POPCORN! But here's the thing - I never once thought about it. <span style="font-size: small;">My husband and son sat right next to me eating it and <span style="font-size: small;">after the <span style="font-size: small;">movie, I realize <span style="font-size: small;">that m<span style="font-size: small;">y mind was not consumed with it. That is huge progress for me! <span style="font-size: small;">Normally I wouldn't <span style="font-size: small;">ha<span style="font-size: small;">ve been ab<span style="font-size: small;">le to even focus on the movie because my brain would have been <span style="font-size: small;">pre-occupied with the big bowl of popcorn next to me. <span style="font-size: small;">Victory!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">My juices these past few days have been delicious! <span style="font-size: small;">I'm even beginning to develop a taste for beets - which have never been my favorite. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Today wi<span style="font-size: small;">ll be a bu<span style="font-size: small;">sy <span style="font-size: small;">Saturday and I'll be on the go a lot! So I bet<span style="font-size: small;">ter get in the kit<span style="font-size: small;">chen and start juicing! OH! I almost forgot! My beloved VITAMIX was returned to me <span style="font-size: small;">last night, beautif<span style="font-size: small;">ul and perfect! So today I will begin juicing with that instead of my juicer, and straining the juice through a milk bag.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> (Quicker and less clean up, I'm anticipating!) I'm so thankful to the wonderful Vitami<span style="font-size: small;">x company for being so quick and effi<span style="font-size: small;">cient! I shipped my blender to them last Friday and it came back to me exactly 1 <span style="font-size: small;">week later, <span style="font-size: small;">repaired for free, includ<span style="font-size: small;">ing a brand new pitcher, and shipped both ways for free. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks for tuning in... :) Have a blessed day! </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-74077509355741655722013-03-12T18:32:00.002-07:002013-03-12T18:32:46.104-07:00Day 4 of 92 - HAPPY Juicing Day!Gazpacho...Cappu-green... and Tropical Bliss were the flavors of the day. And DANG they were good! Such a change from yesterday's less than appetizing choices. Of course, trying them out is the only way I'll know what I like and what I don't.<br />
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I spent about an hour in the kitchen this morning preparing the day's juice. Seems like a long time - but I didn't have to spend any time on lunch or dinner. And when I was hungry, my juice was dutifully waiting for me! (I think it was even smiling at me!) So I've decided it was, and will continue to be time well spent!<br />
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Because these were so delicious, I must share the recipes!<br />
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For breakfast, Sophie and I had Cappu-Green (as opposed to Cappu-cino)! <br />
1 bunch kale<br />
1 bunch parsely<br />
3 huge hand fulls spinach<br />
1 bunch celery<br />
2 apples<br />
1 whole lemon (with peel)<br />
6 carrots<br />
a smidge of ginger (remember... I decided yesterday that it's not my favorite!)<br />
2 cucumbers<br />
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This was super satisfying and it made 3 quarts! So it was breakfast for both Sophie and me, and dinner for me!<br />
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Lunch was Gazpacho Juice (SOOOO yummy!) <br />
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5 campari tomatoes (any tomato will do fine!)<br />
1 cucumber<br />
2 stalks celery<br />
1 red pepper<br />
1/4 small red onion<br />
1 bunch parsley<br />
1 whole lime (with peel)<br />
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Felt like I was at an Italian restaurant - without the bread and pasta! ( I know... that's where I just lost most of you! :)<br />
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Finally, my mid-afternoon treat was a pint of Tropical Bliss! (All that was missing was the vodka!)<br />
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1 1/2 cups pineapple<br />
1 orange<br />
1/2 cup coconut water<br />
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I have felt good today! That pesky headache is back this evening, but it's tolerable. My biggest gripe is my back. It "went out" 2 1/2 weeks ago. Which means I haven't run in 2 1/2 weeks :( I've been to the Chiro 10 times in the past 12 days. It was the 9th time (this past Friday) that they finally took xrays, figured out the problem and adjusted me to correct it. It was like magic! It has been better and better the past couple days. Today, I decided to go get one last adjustment -just for good measure. I should have left well enough alone - because now it hurts again. Not like "I just got adjusted" pain; but more like "crud! It's kind of messed up again!" pain. :( Ugh! So I'll likely be back again tomorrow. And my 1/2 marathon training continues to patiently wait for me.<br />
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This evening I'm on the couch watching LOST with my honey. (Season 1, episode 2 - in case you were wondering) Naturally, I'm craving popcorn! It's that time of night. I'm confident that my popcorn craving will cease eventually. <br />
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Overall, I'm feeling great and so happy to be on this journey!<br />
One last thing... if you're enjoying following along with me, feel free to subscribe to my blog (on the right). This will allow you to receive all new postings to your email. Thanks!Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-64942576096715325812013-03-11T19:22:00.002-07:002013-03-11T19:22:44.677-07:00Day 3 of 92I spoke too soon. :( Just minutes after posting last night, a headache hit me in the left side of my noggin. Still, I fell asleep quickly and slept well. But I was stunned when I woke up and it was still there. I noticed it before I even opened my eyes. <br />
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I quick drank a quart of warm lemon water and then took a shower, using the Hot/Cold shower method - which is designed to aide the detox process. Here's how it goes:<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HOT shower 5-7 minutes</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">COOL 1 minute</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HOT 1 minute</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">COOL 1 minute</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HOT 1 minute</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">COOL 1 minute</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">HOT 1 minute</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="color: blue;">COOL 1 minute and out</span></strong></span></div>
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Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-86547275305202898422013-03-10T17:57:00.001-07:002013-03-10T18:32:57.460-07:00Day 2 of 92 - Very Chill DayI'm settling in to the evening of my second day of juice feasting. Things are going quite well so far. My 16 year old daughter has joined me (for 2 weeks), which is quite fun for me! (Makes me think maybe my family has been learning something over the past year and 1/2 - despite their resolute stance to continue to eat as they please.) <br />
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Today I've enjoyed:<br />
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1 QT Basic Green Juice ( 1 lb spinach, 1 lb kale, 1 bunch celery hearts, 1 cucumber, 1 apple, 1/2 c. coconut juice)<br />
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2 C Basic Green Juice<br />
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1 QT Peach Pie Juice (YUM!) (3 sweet potatoes, 4 peaches, 2 apples, cinnamon)<br />
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2 C Mango juice mixed with coconut water, 1 juiced lime and 1 tsp bee pollen<br />
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1 QT Master Cleanser (28 oz water, 5 T lemon juice, 5T raw-local honey, tiny dash cayenne pepper) I warmed it slightly as a soothing night time concoction. <br />
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That equals 4 qts, 2 cups of liquid. (1 gallon, 2 cups) <br />
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After church and a quick stop at the Natural Health Center, I came home and have virtually done nothing since. And I've LOVED it! A very chill day for me! The past couple of months have included very busy weekends. (I love to be busy!) But it sure was nice to lay in bed like a lazy butt and watch 2 movies back to back, while intermittently reading juicing blogs on my ipad. Ahhh....<br />
I've known for years (since preparing for my first juice fast) that many people really suffer from the process of detoxification which comes with a juice fast/feast. I have really never experienced those symptoms. But I've warned my daughter that it could happen. Symptoms include flu like symptoms, headaches (sometimes from giving up caffeine), listlessness/lack of energy. But those who push through the first few days generally see those symptoms pass. It helps tremendously to cleanse the toxins from the body via enemas at home. I won't dwell on that topic - for now. But know that it is easy and extremely beneficial!<br />
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I learned something today while vegging in bed with my good friend FX (channel) -- there are a LOT of commercials about food! I'd say 3 out of 5 easily. As I watched one of the commercials for an Italian restaurant, I wondered if the desire to eat those things would ever completely go away. I know beyond the shadow of a doubt that white pasta with creamy, heavy dairy laden sauce is NOT good for my body. And still, I know how wonderful it tastes! I've managed to avoid such things (mostly!) since my quest began. But the question is... will I ever completely lose the desire? I guess time will tell.<br />
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My one complete and total addiction is POPCORN! Popped in a pan on my own stove in coconut oil with a little sea salt. OH MY! When I say addiction, I am not exaggerating. This is something that I've eaten (with my family) almost daily for many, many years. Since childhood, really! And I don't eat a little - I eat a huge bowl! In addition to LOVING it, it also serves as that mindless crunching that we seem to need in the evening when we're chilling out. The GREAT NEWS is that popcorn cooked in coconut oil is a very healthy snack! But not every day. That is far too much fat - even healthy fat- for a body. It will surely be the thing I struggle with the most during this feast. (Only 90 days to go! lol!) My hope is that this feast will cure my addiction (this and many others) so that when I return to a plant based whole foods diet this summer, I'll be able to keep the popcorn treat to a couple times each week. :) <span style="color: red;"> **As I was just proof reading this paragraph, my son yelled from the kitchen "Popcorn anyone?" Lord help me!</span><br />
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I'll sign off now- as tomorrow is my first work day on the fast - which means I need to get up quite early to prepare juice for two of us for the day!<br />
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Blessings!Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-69840577799182776222013-03-09T13:15:00.000-08:002013-03-09T13:15:12.865-08:00Here She Goes Again! 92 Days of Juice Feasting!Those who know me know that I am a doer. When an idea inspires me, I'm off and running. I don't spend time thinking and pondering and contemplating.... I just go! I also have a tendency to tell people about it. Knowing that people are "watching" me is a great accountability measure. I attribute much of the success of my Clean Eating Quest (Oct 19, 2011 - October 19, 2012) to just letting people know that I was doing it.<br />
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Now that I've planted that little seed, let's talk about juicing. I currently juice a couple of times each week, just for variety in my diet. Mostly, my diet consists of green fruit smoothies, huge, satisfying salads and some nuts and seeds. Early on in my healthful pursuit, someone asked me if I was into juicing. The answer was <i>no</i>. Up to that point, the research I'd done wagged it's finger at juicing, shouting "too much sugar!! You need fiber!" So I stuck to whole foods, smoothies loaded with nutrients<b> and fiber</b> and juice just occasionally. Since then (17 months ago), I've learned a tad more - and my perspective has changed. Fruit and whole fruit juice are not the devil. While they do have a heavy sugar content, it is natural sugar. Therefore, my body knows exactly how to process it and use it.<br />
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I've done juice <i>fasts</i> before. Several years ago, I did a 30 day <i>fast</i>. Though, at that time, it had nothing to do with my physical health. Rather, my spiritual life. Just prior to Christmas this year, I did a 10 day juice fast - this time for health! I wanted to reboot my system and eradicate any and all cravings and addictions that were tempting me - particularly because Christmas (the season of endless eating!) was coming.<br />
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While I make wise food choices that vast majority of the time, I am human! So there is an occasional taste of this, or indulgence in that. It's amazing how fast addictions and cravings can return when you open the door - even just a crack.<br />
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Unfortunately, my 10 day juice fast before Christmas didn't have the lasting effect I'd hoped it would. The cravings and temptations still popped up now and again, so I moved on - back to my mostly raw vegan lifestyle and my occasional indulgences. Three months later, I'm<b> really</b> feeling the need for a total system reboot! A new goal! A new challenge! (Because training for my first 1/2 marathon isn't enough...)<br />
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Juice Feasting is done for varied lengths of time; 2 weeks, 1 month, 60 days.... I'm shooting for a <b>92 day juice feast.</b> (<a href="http://juicefeasting.com/">juicefeasting.com</a>) Feasting on fresh, juiced fruits and veggies for 92 days has the power to regenerate every cell in my body and release toxins that have been stored up since elementary school. A feast of this length is not common, but it has been highly researched and achieved by many. After devouring every bit of information I could from juicefeasting.com and <a href="http://rebootwithjoe.com/">rebootwithjoe.com</a>, I've decided to go for it. Today, March 9, 2013, is <b>DAY 1</b> !!<br /><br />
I am not expecting this to be easy. But like my first quest, I have no doubt that it will be worth it! I am not the same girl that I was 17 months ago. I will, do doubt, be different once again in on June 8th, when my feast reaches completion.<br />
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Certainly one of the greatest struggles will be the constant presence of food in my environment. I hoped my family would agree to not eat for the next 3 months, but they declined - as did my friends and co-workers. Darn. But I see that as a simple issue of resolve - as it was when I gave up sugar, bread and all processed food. There are, however, a few specific "obstacles" that are in the forefront of my mind.<br />
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1. Cost. YES! This will be costly. But I am willing to give up other things for a while in order to complete this task. It will be worth it!<br />
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2. Social Situations. This won't be a problem for ME - but it tends to be a problem for others. They "just feel so bad for me" - not being able to eat with them. Trust me when I say, I don't consider this to be a sacrifice. I can go out with friends and enjoy a cup of tea or glass of water while they eat. It's no big deal. I've been EATING (and eating and eating and eating) for 41 years. I'm pretty sure I'm not going to miss any once-in-a-lifetime eating opportunities over the next 92 days. :)<br />
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3. Time. I'm going to have to start getting up earlier. Ugh!<br />
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One thing I'm NOT concerned about: Being hungry. This is a juice FEAST! If I'm hungry, I'll simply drink more! :) <br />
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Here is how you can help me, if you're so inclined. Pray for me! Ask me how it's going once in a while. Be my cheerleader. :)<br />
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I'm hoping to blog regularly over the next 92 days. I'd love to promise that I'll blog every day, but it's just not realistic. I'll do my best to stay current.<br />
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Thanks, in advance, for your support! <br />
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<br />Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-28967664003050619262013-03-09T12:06:00.001-08:002013-03-09T12:06:40.356-08:00Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-61252786300894147632012-10-18T19:03:00.001-07:002012-10-18T19:03:10.951-07:00One Year Later... I DID IT!!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>One year ago<span> </span>I turned
40!</b></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span> </span>The “I’m getting old” thing didn’t
strike me as depressing… but being 40 and fat did!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Last year, on October 19<sup>th</sup>, I
weighed ……..182 pounds!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
true!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was wearing solid 16’s and felt
like crap.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I decided I needed to do something major;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a one year goal that I would devote myself to
until my 41<sup>st</sup> birthday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My
CLEAN EATING QUEST.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> *</span>My immediate
objectives were:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>*Eliminate all processed food!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>*Eliminate sugar in all its forms (except raw or
frozen fruit)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span>Read something every day that would teach me how
to care for this body of mine</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Then, in order to increase my chances of success, I told
everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most people said “good for
you!”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some said “that’s a pretty big
goal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maybe you should just try
moderation so that it’s actually achievable”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And I’m sure many (myself included) thought.. “here she goes again.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am SO PROUD to report that I STUCK WITH MY QUEST for the
full year!<span> </span>I now weigh 140 (a 42 pound
loss!) and I comfortably wear a size 8/10.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have some pretty hideous “before” pictures of me in my
underwear last October.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(My poor
daughter, having been forced to take my photo, is still in counseling).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You’d be amazed at those before and after pictures!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I’m just not bold enough to show them to
the world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Instead, I’ve included a
picture of me at Grand Hotel (Mackinac Island) in my birthday crown last year
and another picture of me at Grand Hotel last week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>My Journey….</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I immediately conquered my first three objectives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cut out sugar and processed foods cold turkey!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It wasn’t nearly as hard as I’d
imagined.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I focused on eating foods in
their most natural form.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I really
focused on getting my mind trained for this QUEST.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew I wouldn’t be happy munching on celery
and carrots for a year!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I needed to
learn what else was out there that was good for me, that I could learn how to
prepare. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(As a result, I now regularly
consume hemp seed, quinoa, coconut oil, bee pollen.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hoped that the more I learned, the less
desire I’d have to eat crap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friends,
THAT was the key to my success!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only
did I make it through my year long quest – I have gone far beyond where I
imagined I would, and can’t imagine every going back!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You truly don’t know what you don’t know!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As I studied and soaked up information, I’d make decisions
to test various philosophies to determine if they were true for me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example, I read a lot about wheat and
gluten and their negative effects on the body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I was tested a few years ago for celiac disease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It came back negative.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But after reading so much about this, I
decided to eliminate all wheat, bread, pasta, crackers, etc.. from my
diet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I continued this for 2
months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After two months, I reintroduced
some whole grain pasta into my diet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
negative results were immediate!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
in pain!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So clearly my body prefers to
abstain from those things.</span></div>
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products from my diet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The research is
overwhelming!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Animal products are
killing us<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“BUT WHAT ABOUT PROTEIN?!?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t believe our bodies need NEAR the amount
of protein that we hear about.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But even
if we did, do you have any idea how much protein is in leafy greens?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>MORE THAN ENOUGH!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also eat nuts and seeds daily – but in
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m not perfect!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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free of sugar and processed foods, and 80% raw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While the year has come to an end, and my QUEST has been
accomplished, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel that I’m really
just beginning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had so much fun on my
QUEST, I’ve decided to do it again.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
year, I’ll focus on fitness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t
know exactly what that will look like yet – but I have decided it will include
a half marathon in April!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(My son thinks
a marathon next October.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’ll see… <span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span>)</span></div>
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</span>They’ve joined me on this journey, along with my husband, and have
endured much! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a family, we now have
green smoothies every morning!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They try
every new vegan recipe that I make, and generally find positive things to say
about them! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m so grateful for the
support!!</span></div>
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I'm amazed at the bounty my garden is producing already! In the last 3 days, we've harvested 10 or 12 zucchini! They are beautiful - and I'm so proud that the are growing in my yard! </div>
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At church yesterday, I was talking to a friend who is quite an accomplished backyard gardener and she told me about a way that she utilizes her abundance of zucchini. Beth makes a type of lasagna using thin slices of zucchini, layered with spaghetti noodles, tomatoes, garlic and lots of motz! Well, I don't currently do pasta, and will never do mozzarella. But the basic idea sounded delish! So I adapted! Fortunately, my wonderful husband surprised me late last week with the spiralizer I've been wanting. A spiralizer, by the way, reminds me of the little playdough toy that allows you to make hair. Basically, you just push your zucchini through this simple gadget and "noodles" come out the other end. SO FAST, SO EASY, SO CREATIVE & very cheap! (About $40 on Amazon)</div>
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*** You do not have to have a spiralizer to make this! The spiralizer makes the zucchini fun and appetizing, but you can just slice and layer your zucchini. OR if you do pasta, use pasta! (No need to cook it first! The zucchini and tomatoes produce plenty of moisture in this recipe. The noodles will cook while they bake). Of course, I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight if I didn't remind you that "white ain't right"!! Eat whole grain pasta! </div>
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Most importantly, NEVER FORGET - this is your kitchen, so you can do whatever you want! This is a basic template for you! Use what you have and <b>what you love</b>! There is no right or wrong! </div>
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4-5 tomatoes</div>
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Pour a thin layer of pasta sauce in the bottom of the pan. </div>
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Thinly slice tomatoes and layer over the noodles. Slice onions (I like long arcs!), and mushrooms and layer over tomatoes. Chop fresh garlic (as much as you like!) and sprinkle over top. Sprinkle with fresh basil and oregano. Add another layer of pasta sauce and repeat the whole process. Because I am basically vegan, I would only sprinkle a small amount of Parmesan over the top before baking. My family, on the other hand, LOVES cheese, so you can see by the photo that I kept them happy by sprinkling cheddar over 1/2 the casserole. </div>
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Bake at 350 for about 20 minutes. This recipe will produce a great deal of liquid! I just scooped the food right up out of the liquid and served it. When it was time to store the leftovers in the fridge, I poured the "juice" into a container. Afterall, it is loaded with nutrients! The next day I drank it like V-8 juice. Yum!! My family (even my mountain dew and Dorrito eating son) really enjoyed this recipe!</div>
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IF YOU EAT A RAW DIET... this is just as awesome raw! As a raw dish, I skip the pasta sauce and instead, create my own fresh pasta sauce using just tomatoes, basil, oregano, garlic and a food processor. Cooking does remove a substantial portion of the nutrients of these wonderful veggies. Don't be afraid to try it raw sometime!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Enjoy life's bounty!</span>Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-84724792693354024762012-06-22T07:09:00.000-07:002012-06-22T20:02:39.574-07:00I'm in love.... with Banana Porridge!!It's been a quite a while since my last post! I have a great excuse, though! My first born graduated a couple of weeks ago. (I'm so proud of him!) But end of the year... graduation... grad party.... take a lot of time and energy! Thus... no post for a while.<br />
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I am happy to report, however, that I have not strayed from my QUEST! My self-education continues and I'm feeling so empowered to take control of my health!<br />
To date, I have shed 40 pounds!<br />
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As I continue to research a plant based diet, I've encountered Dr. Douglas Graham and his 80/10/10 philosophy. He teaches that 80% of our diet should be carbs, primarily in the form of fruits and also some leafy greens. NO MORE than 10% should be fat. (By the way, on a 2000 calorie diet, 10% fat would be just 14 almonds!) NO MORE than 10% should be protein. While we're constantly being told to eat more protein, our bodies only need a certain amount. (About 6-7% of total calories, actually) Beyond that, our bodies don't know how to process the excess protein or what to do with it. This is a vegan, low fat, ALL RAW diet! It's not too far off from what I've been doing the past few months - so I've decided to give it a try for the summer; Memorial Day through Labor Day. I'm looking for some very specific changes/improvements to my health. I'll be sure to report the results and I continue through the summer!<br />
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BANANA PORRIDGE is an 80/10/10 recipe that I stumbled upon recently. It is so delicious and easy - and my family loves it too!<br />
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You'll need to make banana milk!<br />
2 frozen bananas<br />
1 cup of water (or so... add more to get a think milk consistency)<br />
4-6 dates (soaked for 20 min first)<br />
cinnamon to taste<br />
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Put all of these ingredients in a high speed blender and let it zip along until you have a thick, creamy milk consistency. The dates are optional - but I always have dates in my house, so I use them for extra sweetness!<br />
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Chop up bananas into small pieces (I used about 6 bananas to feed three people today)<br />
Chop up any other fruit that you have. Today, I used fresh Michigan strawberries (because I bought 2 flats yesterday!), and some organic apricots that I needed to use up.<br />
Mix all in a bowl and pour "milk" over it. Eat with a spoon like cereal. YUMMMMMMMY!!!<br />
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And now... I'm off to the beach with my kids! I'm taking Friday's off this summer and have declared every Friday BEACH FRIDAY! As a super exciting side note... my bathing suit from last year is HUGE! So, my 15 year old daughter gave me her bathing suit top from last year. She is a tiny, athletic little thing, so I'm feeling awesome that I can comfortably wear her top! Her bottoms will NEVER fit me! lol So for the time being, I've pinned mine.<br />
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<br />Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-85708793842871060552012-04-03T18:15:00.000-07:002012-04-03T18:15:47.874-07:00Bring on the Artichokes!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJtlJJItscKnlidOBxZF3VLg2419Sd07ThYrwweSV4_iqhZSbGTL_bYlDLBpdP4fH9ppoQTr7TIVBgYEs3J-lE76bFt7S9R7AcGO9D-v1MBs8PORYuPMIiiryGHpNBzYTSdGwLLJ4mVY/s1600/photo1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJtlJJItscKnlidOBxZF3VLg2419Sd07ThYrwweSV4_iqhZSbGTL_bYlDLBpdP4fH9ppoQTr7TIVBgYEs3J-lE76bFt7S9R7AcGO9D-v1MBs8PORYuPMIiiryGHpNBzYTSdGwLLJ4mVY/s320/photo1.JPG" width="239" /></a></div>Tonight I was craving something with a "gourmet" feel. Something easy, of course - as I'm not an accomplished chef! Far from it, in fact!! But something to change up my smoothie/salad routine. I started flipping through my Moosewood Cookbook and found just the thing!! GREEK PIZZA! It was delicious AND easy! <br />
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1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained<br />
3 T water<br />
4 tsp lemon juice (or more to taste)<br />
2 T olive oil<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
2 garlic cloves (or more!)<br />
5 cups fresh spinach<br />
1 cup mushrooms <br />
1 cup fresh chopped tomatoes<br />
1 jar (or can) artichoke hearts, well drained and chopped<br />
1 tsp dried oregano<br />
3/4 cup feta or asiago cheese (I used feta - and only about 1/2 cup)<br />
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Anything you want! I used gluten free, wheat free rice tortillas. But you could use any crust you prefer.<br />
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In food processor, puree the chickpeas, water, lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, 1 T olive oil and salt. Add more lemon juice or salt to taste.<br />
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I found that this amount of ingredients made 3 tortilla sized pizzas. I could only eat one! It was very satisfying!! To me, the artichokes are what made it divine! They were perfect on this little pizza!! Give this recipe a try! I know you're going to love it!!<br />
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Keep in mind, this is YOUR pizza! You can make it any way you want! Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-29251195080676720042012-04-01T19:22:00.002-07:002012-04-03T09:58:23.880-07:00Chocolate Coma!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvHk2KnN0yUDxEgsIWKRtn2ehzIAla4Kku2Otf7nxuhOdzZld8DaBEkRUom6MwLGKbr1DjEQDzbgXu7A-r3-g6X-W4y5MjO_Pdb_IpaFAysun5IQj0LeZOB-CSwKqSvZmeam6gNHwrWA/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvvHk2KnN0yUDxEgsIWKRtn2ehzIAla4Kku2Otf7nxuhOdzZld8DaBEkRUom6MwLGKbr1DjEQDzbgXu7A-r3-g6X-W4y5MjO_Pdb_IpaFAysun5IQj0LeZOB-CSwKqSvZmeam6gNHwrWA/s320/005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Today I made a 10 minute recipe that was so rich and decadent, it nearly put me in a coma!! My taste tester, Sophie, enjoyed as well (as evidenced by the photo below!)<br />
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<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I really should have taken a "before" photo of my pantry -- but I'm just not that smart. But THIS is the finished project! </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My pantry has been a major source of frustration since we moved in to this house 12 years ago. The builder chose to use closet shelving instead of pantry shelving. What this means is that there is not a solid place for items to sit. They are constantly tipping and getting caught in the cracks. Finally, I took some time to make it better. </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I started a couple of weeks ago with a major kitchen cupboard overhaul! It was at that time that I decided to start keeping things in bins (I have bins in my fridge and freezer, too!) This way, instead of constantly moving items around to see what's behind them - and causing a domino effect of items tumbling into the cracks of the non-solid shelving, I just pull a bin forward and I can see everything that is in it and quickly locate what I need. For my pantry project, I took it a step further. I have been buying a lot of bulk items lately. I decided to start scavenging for glass jars with tight fitting lids. (Trying to get away from chemically infused plastic containers) Just to make it cute (cause I DO like cute!), I decided to label my bulk jars and my bins with computer generated labels attached to fabric.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> Those cute jars are sitting on 2x4 pieces of wood. You've probably seen those little plastic stair step canned good organizers for $12. Well, not only are those too small for my jars - they are also too expensive! So I went to Home Depot and purchased two - 84 inch long 2x4's and had them cut in thirds, for a total of 6 pieces. When I got home, I stacked three on top of each other and nailed them together. I slid them to the back row. I then took two more and nailed them together and made them my middle row. Finally, I placed the single piece in the front. (The front piece is currently unoccupied, as I need to gather more jars!) The total cost for my personalized jar-stair was $3.98. Seriously! I'm still planning to decorate the fronts of them with a sassy ribbon. :)</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Also, I added the extra shelf pieces, found at Home Depot. There was way too much wasted vertical space between the installed shelves. These little additions were intended for sweaters! But the work great in my pantry! I'm really pleased with how the project turned out! </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On another happy note, I assembled my new juicer this evening and made my first wonderful glass of fresh, organic, vitamin and mineral rich juice. YUM! I wish I had taken a picture of that too! But again... not that smart. Juicing is the best way to quickly and effectively deliver nutrients to your cells. Juicing separates the bulky fiber, allowing the nutrients to rapidly get to your cells. Of course, we NEED fiber in our diets as well! So I don't personally subscribe to the idea that juicing alone is the best plan - unless you are battling cancer or other disease. In that circumstance, I recommend looking into "The Gerson Mirracle". Dr. Gerson developed a holistic therapy in the 40's that was, and continues to be, an amazingly effective treatment for cancer and a myriad of other ailments and disease. If you or someone you love is suffering, I beg you to look into Dr. Gerson's work. I'm attaching a link to a free 90 minute documentary. WORTH YOUR TIME!!</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><a href="http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/the_gerson_miracle" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Gerson Miracle</a><br style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;" /><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Because I am not suffering any type of disease (praise God!) I am using juicing as a preventative therapy! Sticking to a plant based diet, which is highly raw, will significantly reduce my chances of dealing with such things. As I type I'm sipping on my... 12th or so glass of water for the day - and nibbling on homemade organic red popcorn, popped in coconut oil and sprinkled with pink salt. Completely great for me and my all time favorite snack!! </div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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Sophie was picking on me tonight while I was whipping up a new curry dip, made with sprouted lentils. She said "you're cooking a lot these days!" Must seem so foreign to her! lol!<br />
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As I mentioned previously, I've made the decision to go to a plant based diet. Other than free range eggs and organic yogurt, I'm avoiding animal products. It seems that every where I look (even when I'm not looking!) I'm stumbling onto information about the benefits of a plant based diet. However, my family is not there yet. But as a result of our research, they (Ryan) has decided that even though they don't want to give up meat, they are willing to start purchasing our meat directly from farmers. Grass fed cows, free range chickens, etc... This past Saturday I made my first organic chicken purchase. It was SO liberating! I left with my purchase feeling giddy! How silly is that?! Especially considering that the cost is significantly more. SO worth it to me!<br />
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Tonight I had dinner at Food Dance, downtown Kalamazoo. It is a wonderful organic restaurant. I went with a group of girlfriends and it was so.much.fun!!<br />
Again, I felt such a feeling of victory as I left. Not only did I have a fabulous meal, I managed to avoid the bread that was on the table, and the decadent chocolate dessert that the girls split. To be honest, it wasn't even an issue of "avoiding" those things... I truly hardly noticed they were there. I was super satisfied with my meal, and we were having so much fun laughing and visiting that those foods were simply not an issue.<br />
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MY NEW JUICER ARRIVED TODAY!! And it was FREE! We used our bank points and cashed them in for a lovely juicer! I can't wait to try it out. Unsure of the benefits of juicing? GOOGLE IT! You'll be amazed!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8aS3OgbNi4Z-nWlP7RjeFzzxLF2uH8YH3RlowDBAtQmvc203fI8z0pjJO0XFECJ27nWkRll-R1Pgpa-IZSvOC1TXz-GLwmARoEciaN0aC42ScB1-fOTGAGJlDiM_zY64kKsoZE8935L8/s1600/Juicer%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:left; float:left;margin-right:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8aS3OgbNi4Z-nWlP7RjeFzzxLF2uH8YH3RlowDBAtQmvc203fI8z0pjJO0XFECJ27nWkRll-R1Pgpa-IZSvOC1TXz-GLwmARoEciaN0aC42ScB1-fOTGAGJlDiM_zY64kKsoZE8935L8/s320/Juicer%2521.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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A few have you have asked me for a weight loss update... I am down 31 pounds since October. I feel great and I am SO HAPPY!!!<br />
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I have a few documentary & Book recommendations for you! I found these documentaries on Neflix and Amazon. The book I found at the wonderful Otsego Library! But it is so terrific, I'm ordering my very own copy!<br />
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1. Forks over Knives<br />
2. Food Matters<br />
3. Food Inc.<br />
4. Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead<br />
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Cookbook - Moosewood Restaurant Cooking for Health. WONDERFUL!! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiloButYjCNG6aD8wEG_8VKmVZLUYYkqHMUC1GRKo5ZNMnHGJsAxSSxiCGasoOvsm9yVsUepkyLchFnqRIXMM-Amb3TwkcXtMIVgEMfEyvRkcbOu8ShUX8PMtKaL4eppQOx_5FAx2BBl30/s1600/1120moosewoodnew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear:right; float:right; margin-left:1em; margin-bottom:1em"><img border="0" height="320" width="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiloButYjCNG6aD8wEG_8VKmVZLUYYkqHMUC1GRKo5ZNMnHGJsAxSSxiCGasoOvsm9yVsUepkyLchFnqRIXMM-Amb3TwkcXtMIVgEMfEyvRkcbOu8ShUX8PMtKaL4eppQOx_5FAx2BBl30/s320/1120moosewoodnew.jpg" /></a></div>Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-57983571455717185602012-03-08T19:27:00.000-08:002012-03-08T19:27:30.335-08:00Meet Your MeatI'm so in shock at this moment that I have no words to write here. Just watch the video.<br />
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Here's the thing, the more I learn, the more I want to change what they're eating too. Cancer scares me - and I'm convinced that IT IS PREVENTABLE in <b><u><i>most</i></u></b> cases. I have personal experience with a precious kiddo who couldn't have prevented it. But research is clear that what we eat, and the way things are now processed and the chemicals used in our food is killing us! Heart disease is another scary but very real example! But I have a 42 year old husband, 17 year old son, 15 year old daughter & 12 year old son. I've participated in their addiction to SAD (standard american diet). I can't MAKE THEM CHANGE at this stage of the game. But in small doses, and through my example, hopefully <i>some</i> change will come.<br />
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So.. let's talk about discernment. I need more of it! And I'm praying daily for it. I am not a scientist, or a dietitian, or nutrition coach! So weeding through the many, many options, theories, and research (much of which is like a foreign language to me!) is tricky. So I'm not making any solid judgements yet - but I want to recommend a movie to you. Forks over Knives. I found it on hulu and amazon. It is a 90 minute documentary outlining some very significant studies on consuming animal products. It looks closely at the effects of consuming animal products vs consuming plant based foods. It was really good, and again, got me thinking and reeling!<br />
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I previously recommended a book called "Why We're Fat & What to do About it". This book concludes the opposite, in terms of fat and weight, stating that the fattiest meats will not make us fat - grains will. I can say with certainty that cutting out most grains has made a big difference in how my gut feels and my weight loss. So, maybe the meat won't make me fat - but could it still be increases my risk of serious disease? I think in order to make an educated decision, it's good and important to look at these issues from every angle, especially if I'm going to make life changes because of it! This study made sense to me. If you can find 90 minutes, please watch it! I'll look forward to hearing what your thoughts are!<br />
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Have a great day - Eat more veggies! :)Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-53545389009081838622012-03-01T16:41:00.001-08:002012-03-01T16:57:47.175-08:00Sprouting 101 - My video tutorial (plus a great salad recipe!)I don't have time to blog everyday! But I MUST share the delicious and SIMPLE salad that I made today.<br />
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I'm not sure if it was the avocado, or the avocado and dressing together, or the fact that I made it and drizzled the dressing at 7:00 am but didn't eat it until 1:00 (giving the flavors lots of time to blend)... but for me, it was a magical combination! In fact, it was sooooo good, that I came home from work and made another. Isn't it pretty!<br />
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So.. here's the recipe:<br />
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<b>Strawberry Spinach Salad</b> (see... you just know by the title it's going to be easy!)<br />
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1 1/2 (or so) Cups fresh spinach leaves, torn (organic if possible!)<br />
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, halved (organic, if possible!)<br />
2 or 3 T fresh red onion, diced<br />
1/2 ripe avocado<br />
scattering of freshly sprouted quinoa (don't quit because you don't have this!) <br />
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<b>Dressing</b><br />
2-3 T olive oil<br />
1 T apple cider vinegar<br />
pinch of sea salt<br />
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Honestly, I'm making up these dressing quantities because I just grabbed bowl and dumped a little of each. Shake or stir it vigorously. Drizzle on your salad.<br />
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I really can't begin to tell you how delicious this was!<br />
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OK - regarding the quinoa... I used it because I had it - which is really how all salads are born! This salad would not taste any different without the sprouted Quinoa. But is was SUPER nutritious with it!<br />
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Did you know that Quinoa is one the <b>best staple foods for weight loss</b>? It is very low in fat calories and contains high levels of fiber and proteins. One cup of cooked quinoa is less than 200 calories with only 3 grams of fat. What’s better is that almost all of the fat in quinoa is unsaturated and is beneficial for your health.<br />
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Quinoa is less starchy than wheat or rice. Its carbohydrate content consists mostly of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber. Each cup of cooked quinoa can deliver more than 1/5 of your daily fiber needs.<br />
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Quinoa beats most other grains in terms of protein concentration. One cup of cooked quinoa gives you about 8 grams of protein. The further advantage is that the proteins in quinoa are made up of all varieties of essential amino acids, including lysine, which is not found in wheat or rice.<br />
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If you've never seen it, it looks somewhat like couscous. It has a very mild, if any flavor - which means you can put it in anything! If you choose to cook it, I've had the best success by boiling it for 20 minutes and letting it stand for another 5. Use it in place of rice, or in soups, on salads, etc... I've made many cold quinoa salads by adding peppers, tomatoes, onions....<br />
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In this recipe, I did not cook my quinoa - I sprouted it. (As noted in yesterdays blog!) Quinoa sprouts very quickly - about 48 hours. <br />
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Quinoa can be purchased anywhere these days, as it's quickly gaining notoriety! I've seen it at Meijer near the rice. It can also be purchased at any natural food store. It <i>about</i> triples in size when you sprout it. So, if you start with 1 cup of quinoa seeds, you will end up with about 3 cups (maybe a little less) sprouted quinoa. It doesn't get huge and fluffy.. <br />
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Because so many people have private messaged me asking for more info about sprouting, I came home from work today and made my own little video tutorial. Please try not to get fixated on my muffin top, as I did when I previewed the video! It'll be hard.. but please try to focus on the message! :) There are two parts - because I ran out of storage midway through. So watch them in order.<br />
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Enjoy the video and GET SPROUTING!!<br />
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Part 1<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/L02rp4mImvw" width="420"></iframe>Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1155994893833212357.post-77314840748238436192012-02-29T17:02:00.002-08:002013-03-09T12:06:28.855-08:00Loving the Journey!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am 4 1/2 months into this journey. I never imagined where it would lead me or how much I'd be enjoying it! My objective from the beginning was to gain knowledge about eating clean, whole foods. My thought was that I'd avoid growing bored if I learned about new things to eat & how to prepare them. Additionally, I hoped that if I knew more about what processed food was doing to my body, I'd be less likely to consume it.<br />
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October and November went great. December was.... well.... Let's not talk about December. January first, along with the rest of the world, I began again. It's been 8 weeks since I consumed ANY sugar or ANYTHING processed! I have jumped in completely and I'm loving the journey!<br />
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The more I read and learn, the more experimental I become. For example, I started with basic clean eating, which is whole foods! Lean meats, fruits and veggies, whole grains, etc.. Then I read a book that led me to try cutting out grains, including bread, crackers, rice, pasta... THAT made a huge difference immediately. The weight really started dropping then and I started feeling GREAT in my gut. SIDE NOTE.... I've always been very, (ah-hem.. gassy). Totally un-sexy. Since I cut out the grains my belly has felt GREAT! As I continued researching, I came upon info about sprouting. It is my total obsession this week! IT'S SO FUN!!! Over the weekend, I got totally lost in you-tube videos demonstrating sprouting. And the next day... and the next day... and when I'm done typing this, guess where I'm headed?<br />
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Guess who sprouts, by the way?? Raw vegan foodies! Naturally, I began checking out their websites and blogs. ( Did I mention that I am learning so much?!) Tonight for dinner I made a raw sprouted adzuki bean & quinoa chili. It packed some heat! WOA! No... I'm not saying I'm totally diving in to a raw vegan lifestyle - but I'm sure going eat more raw and keep investigating!<br />
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At last weigh in (February 4) I was down 18 lbs. It was about a week later that I began seeing and feeling noticeable differences in my clothes. I also did my measurements on the 4th and was down 11 inches overall. I decided at that time that I would not weigh or measure again until March 3rd. Today is February 29th - so just 3 more days.<br />
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So.. that's the update! Off to surf you-tube :)Molly Wieberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12780928581680089625noreply@blogger.com0