In our previous video, we gave you some pointers on how to cook grains. Millet, Sorghum, and Quinoa seem to be the star players, and their nutritional value spikes even more when cooked in a pressure cooker. In this video, Alexa shares her formula for her "Morning Jambalaya," though there's not much in the way of Cajun-flavor to it. To take it in a Cajun direction, first saute chopped onion, celery, red, yellow and green bell peppers, garlic and parsley. Cook some chicken or seafood with Cajun spices. Cayenne has shown to have many health benefits! Add all of those to your grain. Adding stewed tomatoes along with that will take it more in a Creole direction. If you make this dish with Cajun or Mexican flair, you might want to have it for lunch or dinner if "spicy" doesn't jibe with you in the mornings.
In this video, Alexa points out things you can add to your grains and roasted or sauteed veggies. They add nice flavor and nutritional value. Goat Cheese or authentic European cheeses are also a nice addition. NutPods can add a nice creamy consistency without adding unwanted allergens and calories. Have fun and be creative! Prep in advance, then heat up and eat throughout the week. Share your photos and comments with us below and on social media! Let's see what you create! www.ChikChat.com www.Facebook.com/ChikChat www.Instagram.com/ChikChat www.nutpods.com www.instantpot.com #ChikChat, #healthymeals, #onthego, #healthandbeauty, #innerbeauty, #alexa, #alexajames, @alexajamesmusic, #chickchat, #teengirls, #grains, #teenhealth, #howto, #howtocookgrains, #teengirlhealth, #millet, #sorghum, #quinoa, #cajuncooking, #cajun, #creole, #jambalaya, @instantpot, @nutpods, #vegan, #vegetarian, #healthyeating
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We are so excited to start introducing our First Ever Teen Advisory Board Members to you! They’re gonna be your eyes, ears and voices this year- so make sure to connect with all of us at www.ChikChat.com and on Instagram and Facebook @ChikChat. Like, follow, comment and share! We want to hear from you! In this episode we introduce you to ANALEI. Woo Hoo!!
And, Analei tried out our salad formula from our video series. Find out her take on the whole salad thing, and make sure to watch our videos about salads, so that you don’t miss out on some helpful, yummy tips : SALADS PART I: and SALADS PART II Check out our other videos and podcasts while you're there! Until next time! Alexa James ChikChat®, Inc. www.ChikChat.com www.Instagram.com/ChikChat www.Facebook.com/ChikChat ChikChat® How To Cook Grains:
We are in a series of healthy eating on the go. Our next video includes a grain dish, so we wanted to provide you a reference for some tips on cooking grains. Bottom line is that the package should include cooking directions, so you simply read and follow them. Non-gluten/wheat grains cooked in a pressure cooker provide the most nutritional benefit. But if you don't have an @instantpot, we provide some basic guidelines that might not be provided in the package directions. If you are cooking grains in a pressure cooker, you still want to salt and season your water. You can also cook grains in a vegetable broth (or a meat or bone broth) instead of water to add even more flavor to your grain. Check out our next video to see what we do with them! www.ChikChat.com/Blog Follow us on Social Media: http://www.instagram.com/ChikChat and http://www.facebook.com/ChikChat
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Wanna know how you can boost your beauty, health, and emotions? While we're on the subject of healthy eating on the go- and especially in reference to our previous two videos about salads- we want to provide some practical 411. This episode piggy backs on our previous podcast episode and we feel that between these two episodes, you’ll have the foundation you need for lifelong health- if you implement them, of course! In our previous podcast, I gave you heads up that we would be talking about green stuff. Wanna guess? And no, we’re not talking about money today. However, we do you plan on having a nice lineup of episodes about money- so make sure you subscribe to this podcast so you don’t miss out! In this episode, we talk about being rich with your health. The best currency you can feed your body to make it as healthy and beautiful as possible and to eat as many greens as possible. So what do I mean by greens? I’m talkin' romaine and bitter lettuces, kale, watercress, escarole, endive, broccoli, greens like: collard, mustard carrot and turnip, spinach, arugula, cabbage, green onions and garlic, bok choy, sprouts, baby greens and micro greens, Napa cabbage and Chinese cabbage, Swiss chard, asparagus, celery, chives, artichokes, okra, leeks, fennel, zucchini, cucumber and green bell peppers when their peeled and seeded, and herbs like basil, mint, cilantro and parsley. And don’t forget that lovely fruit, avocado. The Most beneficial greens are the leafy -ones and the darker the better. And you can eat them raw, cooked, juiced, powdered, and in your favorite smoothie or homemade açaí bowl. There are even brands out there that are adding veggies to their ice cream and mac & cheese. The beauty, health and emotional benefits you get from greens should encourage and challenge you to get creative with those greens and get them into your diet as much as possible. Follow us at: www.ChikChat.com/Blog http://www.Instagram.com/ChikChat http://www.Facebook.com/ChikCha We step up our salad game a notch with Part 2 of how to keep your salads #notboring. Stay healthy on the go while keeping your fridge up to date. Learn to use items in your fridge before they go bad and turn a shade of green they're NOT supposed to be. #keepingitfresh
Vegans- can sprinkle nutritional yeast on your salad in place of cheese. See part 1 and stay tuned to our blog at www.chikchat.com/blog
Salad's should be a daily item in your diet. In addition to the huge health benefits of dark, leafy greens and fresh colorful veggies, what's great about them is that when you assemble one the night before and keep it in your fridge overnight- they don't have to be heated or chilled to be enjoyed when you have the salad at lunch. So if you're not already, get in the habit of packing your salad before you go to bed. You can do this in a glass jar, or storage containers. Keep in mind that if something might wilt your lettuce (like dressing), it needs to be stored in a smaller container and poured on top of the salad when you're ready to eat it. We'll cover this more in a future episode. THIS episode provides you the simple building blocks you need to make a yummy and unique salad every time. A green salad everyday doesn't have to mean the same exact thing every day. Use the formula and your own unique flair and tastes and you'll create some yummy combos.
Follow this simple formula: Veggie +Fruit +Nuts/Seeds + Protein = Non-boring Salad Suggestions: Veggies: Dark Leafy Greens, such as arugula, spinach, spring mixes, bok choy, chard, etc. Switch them up, and use organic blends when you find them. We love and recommend the brand Organic Girl (@organicgirl @iloveorganicgirl ). Fruits: Avacados, Strawberries, Apples, Cuties® (@Cuties, @CutiesCitrisOfficial). Nuts/Seeds: Pine nuts, Walnuts, Pecans, sliced or blanched Almonds, Hemp seeds, Pumpkin seeds. Protein: Tuna, Chicken, Goat cheese crumbles, Bleu cheese crumbles, Hard aged cheeses, Shredded cheeses (just watch portion sizes). Watch more videos on our blog: www.ChikChat.com/blog Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @ChikChat www.ChikChat.com Here's a quick Intro to the ChikChat® Podcast!
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In this video, ChikChat®, Host, Alexa James, shares some quick tips for a healthy morning shake and nutrition bar. Here are a few helpful tips to make an already super fast, super healthy, super nutrient packed breakfast or meal on the go even easier and more nutrient dense.
visit www.ChikChat.com for more videos and healthy, on-the-go meal and recipe ideas. Follow ChikChat® on social media at: www.Facebook.com/ChikChat www.Instagram.com/ChikChat How To Make AVO Toast: - Avocado Toast
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