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Y: The YOUTH in Y-O-U




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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.



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Healthy eating on the go. Need a quick, healthy, filling breakfast? Avocado Toast is a great solution!


Use any bread of your choice. We love Food for Life's Genesis 1:29 bread. There are also some nice gluten free breads out there to try.Avocado provides healthy benefits because they are high in potassium and vitamins and can promote a healthy complexion, reduce inflammation, soothe dry skin and accelerate wound healing.


They're also a nice source of fiber which helps regulate weight and digestion.


We use hummus in our recipe.


Learn to make your own hummus here: https://youtu.be/Zxf0fX-t7tY


When our gut is out of whack, our overall health suffers. It manifests in several ways. Who knew that fiber would be such a healing agent for the gut? Get your fiber from healthy green leafy veggies and beans or legumes. Beans and legumes are best prepared and safest for our gut when cooked in a pressure cooker like an Instant Pot. So use that Instant Pot to cook chick peas and make your own hummus.

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Keep the boring out of breakfast and make healthy choices to kickstart your day. When grabbing yogurt for breakfast, plain yogurt is the healthiest option. However, "plain" can often taste drab or boring. Flavored yogurts in the supermarkets usually have a lot of added sugar and preservatives which have harmful long term effects and can slow you down in the morning. Follow these tips to get some bling in your yogurt with no unwanted ingredients. This breakfast will keep you feeling full, energetic, healthy and happy. Yumm.

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ChikChat® Meals on the go! - Alexa's Morning Jambalaya


n 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.



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ChikChat®: How To Cook Grains


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!


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