Homeschool mom to 11, Marmee to 14 and author.
Fall means perfect soup weather. This is my FAVORITE soup ever! I discovered it while doing a 21 day Daniel fast. So healthy and delicious. Make your own or try the V8 version below. Ingredients 1 butternut squash (sold already diced and bagged in many produced departments.) 1 large onion 1 ripe tomato 1 clove [...]
Rocky our Great Pyrenees was shaved today. Amazing difference. He went from 98 pounds to 92 pounds.
This is my new favorite snack. Just stack crackers with hummus, sliced cucumbers and a bit of avocado. 34° Crispbread is a wholegrain, all natural and is yeast free. Hummus is made of garbanzo beans. Studies show people consume less food overall when the diet was supplemented with garbanzo beans. Health Benefits of Cucumbers I [...]
Adapted from Allrecipes The Best Vegetarian Chili in the World Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1 packet Chili Seasons 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 green bell peppers, chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tomatoes cubed 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained 1 (15 [...]
Look at all the beautiful yummy greens, reds, oranges on this page. God is so good giving us such a great variety of natural healthy foods. Let Your Blender Make Your Soup! When you make soup in a Blendtec or Vitamix blender you pulverize the raw vegetables instead of cooking them down so you retain [...]
A green smoothie is a delicious drink made with green leafy vegetables and fruit. With one green smoothie you can consume 5-8 servings of fruits and vegetables! The best Green Smoothies are made with 60% fruit and 40% veggies. The fruit mask the taste of the greens. This creates a vibrant green smoothie that’s surprising [...]
To be successful at any diet you need easy, quick, on-the-go handy snacks. I make a Rainbow Salad that I use as my “Base” for a week stored in the fridge to make quick salads and wraps. I usually make 4 or 5 wraps and pop them into the fridge for on the run eating.
I found the ideas for this Rainbow Salad in the book The pH Miracle: Balance Your Diet, Reclaim Your Health page 286. I make it when I get home from the grocery store. Store it in the same airtight bowl and it stays good for a full week. It consist of mainly lettuces, spinach, and [...]
I’m currently on a 21 Day Daniel Fast choosing plant based foods that are mostly alkaline. A regular Green Smoothie has 60% fruit. This smoothie has mostly vegetables making it more alkaline. When you get plenty of greens on a daily basis, you’re able to better maintain a good alkaline pH balance. Limey Love Shake [...]
I’ve started a Facebook Group titled Eating God’s Way for those who want to change their eating habits. I will document my personal progress on this blog (instead of my homeschool blog). I will be posting my food plan and recipes. Subscribe to this blog in a Reader or via email to receive email updates. [...]
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