Where's My Mojo? Week 9

Another week has passed. Lots to do, with good weather I want to be outside. so I have been power washing and cleaning up the yard. So I need to look good and tan the legs a little. That means putting on the short shorts and tank tops. I realized then that I needed to spend a little more time in the gym. After loosing the 11 pounds I could use a bit of toning up. It seems like the older I get the more flab shows up between the inner thighs and underside of the arms....you know what I mean..... Those nasty Bat Wings. I'll have to get back into doing pushups again.
My girlfriend Janet, invited a few of us ladies over for an evening. She introduced us to Lisa, her Marine buddy from back in the 80's. Lisa has MS, and has been working hard in staying fit and healthy. She developed a line of Natural Soaps and Deodorants, called PURE Body Care.
Amazing products that are affordable too. I purchased a couple different deodorants which are made from baking soda, coconut oil, grapeseed oil, and essential oils. Cinnamon scented for me and lemon scented for hubby. For many years I have tried natural deodorants that never really worked, like the Natural Crystal Stone and Tom's. It always seemed by midday I needed to put more on and non of them worked if I had stress sweat. Or if I was exercising, I still would stink. OMG, I didn't want to run into anyone at the gym. Janet said this "stuff" really works. I've used it every day for 3 weeks now. Wow, I am hooked. The only thing is it did sting a bit when I applied it after I shaved my underarms, but it's worth it. I'm feelin" sexy and I smell great too!

to order PURE Body Care, go to : purebodycare.ca

or you can call her at:  778-458-2585

Carb Free Cloud Bread - Oopsies Recipe

These are a great replacement for hamburger buns or crackers. After experimenting a few times, I changed the recipe a bit. Enjoy, Kandace

Carb Free Cloud Bread

By Gillian Spence on February 02, 2010

Photo by Chef #0

33 Reviews

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• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Serves: 5, Yield: 10 halves

About This Recipe

"These are a delicious home-made bread replacement that are practically carb free and very high in protein. They are just like heaven so I call them clouds. Compliments of Kristin Patterson."

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, separated
• 3 tablespoons whole milk cottage cheese or 3 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 
• 1- 2 teaspoons coconut palm sugar (optional) and 1 teaspoon Organic Whole Psyllium Husk 

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Preferably on convection oven for more even heat
2. Separate the eggs very carefully, there must be no yolk in the white.
3. In one bowl, mix together the egg yolks, the Cottage Cheese OR Cream Cheese and the sugar and whole psyllium husk until smooth.
4. In the other bowl add 1/4 teaspoon of Cream of Tartar and sea salt to the whites and beat the whites on high speed until they are fluffy and stiff and form nice peaks.
5. Very carefully fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites until mixed, but try and not break down the fluffiness of the egg whites too much.
6. Spray two cookie sheets with Pam or other fat-free cooking spray.
7. With a large spoon, "scoop" the mixture into 10 even rounds on the sheets (about the size of the top-half of the McDonalds hamburger bun; roughly 3/4 inch thick and 4 to 5 inches across).
8. Bake on the middle rack. Here is when you have to watch them, because the cooking time the same on any two batches. It is somewhere around 1/2 hour, but it could be less or more. You just need to watch them until them become nice and golden brown (again, the color of a McDonalds bun).
9. Remove from the pans and cool on a rack or cutting board.
10. While warm they are crumbly and similar to cooked meringue - but don't let this fool you! Once completely cool, seal them in a ziplock storage baggie or a tupperware over night. They will totally change their consistency, to something much more like bread - a softer texture that is nice and chewy. If you do not like softer chewy bread, then eat them as they are, nice and crisp.

Page 2 of 2Carb Free Cloud Bread (cont.)

Directions

11. Since the sides that were facing the pan are perfectly flat, you use these to spread things on, or make sandwiches, or even as a burger bun! The choice is up to you, and you will be quite amazed at how much like a bun these really are!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 (30 g)

Servings Per Recipe: 5

Amount Per Serving

% Daily Value

Calories 43.2

Calories from Fat 25

59%

Amount Per Serving

% Daily Value

Total Fat 2.8g

4%

Saturated Fat 0.9g

4%

Cholesterol 111.6mg

37%

Sugars 0.1 g

Sodium 42.6mg

1%

Total Carbohydrate 0.3g

0%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g

0%

Sugars 0.1 g

0%

Protein 3.7g

7%

The Clean 15 & The Dirty Dozen

My client, Dr. Sofia(Bayfield), MD, has a family practice here in North Van. She sent me this great link on foods that are important to buy Organic.

Foods You Don't Have to Buy Organic

These are THE CLEAN 15

The 2013 version is based on the results of pesticide tests performed on produce and collected by federal agencies from the past nine years.

Nearly all of the data used took into account how people typically wash and prepare produce - for example, apples were washed and bananas peeled before testing. Of the fruit and vegetable categories tested, the following "Clean 15" foods had the lowest pesticide load, and consequently are the safest conventionally grown crops to consume from the standpoint of pesticide contamination:

• Onions
• Sweet corn
• Pineapples
• Avocado
• Cabbage
• Sweet peas
• Asparagus
• Mangoes
• Eggplant
• Kiwi
• Cantaloupe (domestic)
• Sweet potatoes
• Grapefruit
• Papayas
• Mushrooms

Foods You Should Always Buy Organic

These are THE DIRTY DOZEN

 The following "Dirty Dozen Plus" had the highest pesticide load, making them the most important to buy organic versions - or to grow them organically yourself:

• Apples
• Strawberries
• Grapes
• Celery
• Peaches
• Spinach
• Sweet bell peppers
• Nectarines
• Cucumbers
• Potatoes
• Cherry tomatoes
• Hot peppers

Plus these which may contain organophosphate insecticides, which EWG characterizes as "highly toxic" and of special concern:

• Kale/collard greens
• Summer squash

PS: Feel free to share this  information.  Also, it prints up nicely into a wallet- sized card.  click here

Where's My Mojo? Week 8

 I recently started a Liver Cleanse and a Parasite Cleanse. I visited my girlfriend Stacey recently, and noticed how beautiful her skin was. I showed her my age spots on my face, and she told me that those spots are liver spots, which are caused by  the liver being overworked and full of toxins. Yuk!!

My very first reaction when I heard about the liver cleansing diet was…..seriously? It sounded so grim and slightly painful. I had no idea how the process was carried out or what it was supposed to achieve. Large amounts of water have to be consumed for a liver flush, which will increase the urine production and hopefully flush any toxins from the body. Decreasing the amount of saturated fat in their diet, as well as eating more fiber-rich foods is also important for people following the liver cleansing diet. So I started taking Hubner Milk Thistle, which is one of the most common of the liver cleansing herbs. This offers an increase in healthy digestion, as well as stabilizing my bowel movements. I take 3 tablespoons per day, after each meal, and it tastes kinda fruity. The other liver cleansing herbs include Dandelion Root, which increase transport of toxins to the bowel, as well as help the liver deal with trauma and stress. I take 3 tabs per day (800mg). I figured since I had been following closely to the Palio Diet of eating meet, vegis and fruit, that I could begin a Parasite Cleanse too, to help strengthen my immune system, give me more energy, and help prevent cancer and tumour growth.  Parasites occur not only in Third World countries or in those who have travelled extensively. 85% of North Americans have at least one form of parasite. This Cleanse is a 20 day Cleanse Program, containing Black Walnut, Wormwood Blend, And Cloves. It's called the Para Program, and you can get it at a health food store for around $55.

I've been on the 2 cleanses now for 14 days, with no bad side effects, no cramping or having to stay close to a bathroom. I still have the spots on my face, still hoping they will clear up. I definitely noticed lower back pain have gone away. I always thought it was due to my degenerative spine. I would have to ice it every night to relieve the lower back pain.   I just read a few articles on the internet that said, "shoulder, upper arm and  back pain can also be relieved through a liver cleanse." I am thrilled ...no more back pain. I'll definitely be doing liver cleanses a couple times a year. 

Without the back pain, I am venturing on to more creative positions in bed. Hubby is liking this a lot. I feel like I am 20 again. Life is good!!!