Mint Chocolate Chip Power Smoothie (serves 2) 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk, hemp, coconut or rice milk 8 pitted dates 1/4 cup shelled hemp seeds 1/4 cup cashews (sunflower seeds and pistachios are great too) 2 heaping teaspoons powdered greens (I prefer Vitamineral Green by Health Force Nutritionals) 20 fresh mint leaves (or …
Comfort food doesn’t have to be heavy and unhealthy. I whipped up this pasta dish without a recipe and was so impressed with myself 🙂 I am calling it Pasta Carbonara even though I have no idea what that actually is. Here it goes: Ingredients: (serves 2) 3/4 pkg quinoa pasta 1 tbsp coconut oil …
Amy Approved Smoothie Recipes: Green Guru – Serves 2 (Crazy, Sexy, Diet) 1 avocado 1 cup coconut water 1 cucumber Romaine leaves 5-8 1 Pear or Banana Dash of stevia Dash of cinnamon Ice & Blend! Apple Sprout Smoothie – Serves 2 (Crazy, Sexy, Diet) 1-2 green apples 1 small bunch romaine 1 cucumber 1/2 …
If you shop in the aisles of the grocery store you are definitely buying processed foods that contain a scary of list of preservatives, colorings, flavorings, emulsifiers & more. Always shop the exterior of the store or go to your local Farmer’s Market or bread specialty store that contains ONLY flour, water, salt & honey …
I have written a few posts about how raw Apple Cider Vinegar and Kombucha’s are both “Amy Approved” or one could say “Amy Obsessed” products as they help to keep our bodies pH in balance. Our bodies are designed to live within a narrow pH range – slightly on the alkaline side. Slip into acidity …
Flaxseeds are a great easy way to acquire your daily dose of omega 3’s and are a great source of fiber. You can easily add 2 tbsps of ground flax to your morning smoothies, soups, salads, cold/hot cereals, non-dairy yogurts and/or homemade muffins, cookies or bread. In order to absorb the nutrients you must grind …
Organic vs non-organic….it can be confusing and sometimes very expensive. Here is a list of 12 foods that are an ORGANIC MUST and 12 foods that are not. The Dirty Dozen 1. Peach 2. Apple 3. Bell Pepper 4. Celery 5. Strawberries 6. Cherries 7. Kale 8. Lettuce 9. Grapes (imported) 10. Nectarine 11. Carrot …
Why Cabbage is “Amy Approved” ¥ Excellent source of vitamin K & vitamin C ¥ Very good source of fiber, manganese, folate, vitamin B6 & potassium ¥ MORE omega-3 fatty acids called alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA in 100 calories of cabbage than there is in 100 calories of salmon! ¥ Cabbage is easily digested if …
Tips to Kick the Sugar Cravings (Crazy Sexy Diet & Amy Approved Style) 1. Eat a small snack that is high in protein and some fat such as nuts, seeds and avocados 2. Sip on hot herbal tea with a bit of stevia to sweeten 3. Get a satisfying boost from homemade lemonade made w/freshly …
There is nothing like a green cocktail to start your morning off right! I have been reading a great book by Kris Carr called Crazy Sexy Diet and I was inspired to begin juicing. After my warm glass of lemon or ACV filtered water I have been blasting my system with GREENS. I know what most …
