Ok I've started my YouTube healthy cooking blog! You'll see videos along with recipes in various places through out the site as time goes on!
First up, my introduction video!
Monday, June 25, 2012
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Facebook and Youtube with Matt
Want to get connected with real people who have a passion for gardening? Want tips, hints and advice?
You can get connected with some like minded people on Facebook or Youtube.
on Facebook check out the group called: Home Farm Ideas hosted by Matt D.
Or check out Matt's video blogs on youtube! Also titled Home Farm Ideas!
These are completely free of course! Join in and join us as we learn together about Organic Gardening!
You can get connected with some like minded people on Facebook or Youtube.
on Facebook check out the group called: Home Farm Ideas hosted by Matt D.
Or check out Matt's video blogs on youtube! Also titled Home Farm Ideas!
These are completely free of course! Join in and join us as we learn together about Organic Gardening!
What is Organic?
Do you buy Organic crops? Yes they cost a bit more, but are worth it. Try growing some of your own!
Organic:
Organic foods are foods that are produced using methods that do not involve modern synthetic inputs such as synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Organic Foods also do not contain genetically modified organisms, and are not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents, or chemical food additives.[1]
Organic:
Organic foods are foods that are produced using methods that do not involve modern synthetic inputs such as synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Organic Foods also do not contain genetically modified organisms, and are not processed using irradiation, industrial solvents, or chemical food additives.[1]
What are GMO's?
Is this the first time you've heard of GMO? For some people it's a completely new concept. But trust me, this is something you want to know about and be aware of. Right now in the USA it's virtually impossible to avoid GMO's unless you grow all your own food, and never eat anything processed and never eat out at a restaurant.
So what are these GMO's? AKA: The Terminator Seed
Here is the definition from Wikipedia:
A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. These techniques, generally known as recombinant DNA technology, use DNA molecules from different sources, which are combined into one molecule to create a new set of genes. This DNA is then transferred into an organism, giving it modified or novel genes. Transgenic organisms, a subset of GMOs, are organisms that have inserted DNA from a different species. GMOs are the constituents of genetically modified foods.
Monsanto Monsanto Monsanto, another one you want to remember. Monsanto is responsible for GMO's. They are the makers of Round up and Round up ready products. In my honest opinion we should avoid buying things from this company.
Monsanto is engineering seeds by splicing in DNA from bee's, insects etc into our food. The most commonly genetically modified foods are soy, corn and canola. They are doing this to make the crops resistant to bugs, so that they can grow more, but over time it stops working and they need to modify it even more. Do you think we were meant to have DNA from insects in our food? Do you think we should be "playing God" like that? I think when we mess with our food, we mess with our lives. Anyone else think there could be a connection between GMO's and Cancer? Or between GMO's and Obesity?
These seeds are strong and overpowering, they are slowly diminishing our natural seeds. GMO's are taking over.
However, many countries have OUTLAWED GMO's! Why hasn't America followed suit? Obviously there's a reason they are getting outlawed elsewhere.
I'd have to write a book to inform you on all the negatives of GMO's, and frankly I'm not going to do that. There are enough books and documentaries out there already.
I suggest you check out some documentaries, many of them are available on Netflix.
The Bad Seed
King Corn
So what are these GMO's? AKA: The Terminator Seed
Here is the definition from Wikipedia:
A genetically modified organism (GMO) or genetically engineered organism (GEO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. These techniques, generally known as recombinant DNA technology, use DNA molecules from different sources, which are combined into one molecule to create a new set of genes. This DNA is then transferred into an organism, giving it modified or novel genes. Transgenic organisms, a subset of GMOs, are organisms that have inserted DNA from a different species. GMOs are the constituents of genetically modified foods.
Monsanto Monsanto Monsanto, another one you want to remember. Monsanto is responsible for GMO's. They are the makers of Round up and Round up ready products. In my honest opinion we should avoid buying things from this company.
Monsanto is engineering seeds by splicing in DNA from bee's, insects etc into our food. The most commonly genetically modified foods are soy, corn and canola. They are doing this to make the crops resistant to bugs, so that they can grow more, but over time it stops working and they need to modify it even more. Do you think we were meant to have DNA from insects in our food? Do you think we should be "playing God" like that? I think when we mess with our food, we mess with our lives. Anyone else think there could be a connection between GMO's and Cancer? Or between GMO's and Obesity?
These seeds are strong and overpowering, they are slowly diminishing our natural seeds. GMO's are taking over.
However, many countries have OUTLAWED GMO's! Why hasn't America followed suit? Obviously there's a reason they are getting outlawed elsewhere.
I'd have to write a book to inform you on all the negatives of GMO's, and frankly I'm not going to do that. There are enough books and documentaries out there already.
I suggest you check out some documentaries, many of them are available on Netflix.
The Bad Seed
King Corn
Additional information
Braggs
Organic Gardening
Yet another step in reaching ultimate health!
Do you buy all of your own produce or grow your own?
I highly suggest you grow as much as you can!
I live in a small apartment with about 2X10 feet of soil, but I do what I can! If I can do it, so can you! Many things can be grown in pots as well!
In my garden I have all organic non GMO crops.
(What are GMO's? Look for future post)
I have two Strawberry plants in pots.
5 Green bell pepper plants (2 of which are in pots)
1 Cherry tomato
1 Early girl tomato
Dill
Green onion
Mint
Sage
Rosemary
Lettuce
Cayenne peppers
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Scale Stuck?
Plateau Tips
For those on 5&1
For
most people, achieving success on this great program is simple and
doesn’t require any counting of calories or carbohydrates. Here are a
few tips that can help if you are experiencing slower weight loss or if
you reach a weight-loss plateau at some point in your program.
Credited to the website found here.
- If you haven’t started exercising yet, now may be the time. Start slowly, and gradually increase time and intensity as your body allows. Remember, listen to your body! If you are already exercising, try picking up the intensity or frequency of your workouts.
- If you are exercising intensely, you may be pushing too hard- try to avoid exessive "huffing and puffing" while exercising. Your body will store fat if you are overworking!
- In general, be aware of your total carbohydrate intake. If you are
experiencing slower weight loss or hit a plateau, we recommend staying
between 80-85 grams of carbs per day.
- Try eating more "liquid" products for a few days, which are generally the lowest in carb content (aka Have a shake day!)
- Choose meats from the leanest category and veggies from the lowest carb category for a week.
- Avoid eating a MF snack product and a green wrapper bar in the same
day if you are experiencing slower weight loss or a weight-loss plateau.
- Maintenance Bars (in the green wrapper) are higher in carbs than other Meals.
- MF Snacks are higher in carbs than most non-MF snacks
- If you like eating both snacks and bars, try to alternate days that you eat a MF snack with days that you eat a green wrapper Maintenance Bar. Refer to the list of non-MF snacks in your Quick Start Guide for more options.
- Ask your health coach about a support website to log your meals and be sure you are eating the lean meat and green veggie meal as it is recommended. Get the link from your health coach.
- Make sure you are drinking half your body weight in ounces each day. At least 64 ounces, but preferrably 100 ounces or more is best for getting off a plateau!
- Talk to your health coach about special products to add to your program that will help you burn more calories and increase your metabolism.
- Make sure you are eating within a half hour of waking up, and never going longer than 3 hours between meals.
Credited to the website found here.
What the 5&1 plan has done for me!
I owe a lot to the 5&1 plan! It has really really changed my life! After losing 20 pounds on my own, I was stuck for over a year, unable to lose weight no matter what I did, or how much I exercised. Then I found Take Shape for life and the 5&1 plan and got a free health coach. Oh my! The weight started falling off! I lost 50 pounds in about 3 months! Thrilled with the results I signed up to coach others on the plan. I'm thrilled to see others lose weight, get healthier and change their lives too!
Something I thought would be another diet failure, has turned into a miracle! Many of my old habits have been broken for good, and many habits are still changing.
Do you want to get off the diet roller coaster and find something that actually works?
Do you want a FREE yes FREE health coach to help you along the way? Do you want to eat yummy food, with lots of variety and still lose up to 2-5 pounds per day? If so, email me today! LoriVolzer37@gmail.com for more info!
Something I thought would be another diet failure, has turned into a miracle! Many of my old habits have been broken for good, and many habits are still changing.
Do you want to get off the diet roller coaster and find something that actually works?
Do you want a FREE yes FREE health coach to help you along the way? Do you want to eat yummy food, with lots of variety and still lose up to 2-5 pounds per day? If so, email me today! LoriVolzer37@gmail.com for more info!
Zucchini Chips
I recently tried and fell in love with Zucchini Chips! I've made them for people who told me that they liked them better then potato chips! Zucchini is very healthy and cheap, so why not try them out today! The bigger the Zucchini the better, they tend to shrink when cooking. I like to buy zucchini from small farms or grow my own, the ones traditionally in the grocery store aren't big enough.
Ingredients:
1-2 Large zucchini's sliced very thin
Olive Oil
Salt
Garlic powder (optional)
Place thin sliced zucchini on a cookie sheet, Do not let slices overlap. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Salt and garlic. Stick in an oven preheated to 250 degrees. Let it cook for about an hour, then check on it. Flip the chips over, brush with oil and sprinkle with salt again and cook for another 30 minutes or so. Start checking them towards the end so they don't burn. Make large batches for parties, or snacks!
5k
Getting ready once again for the annual 4th of July 5k! I love these traditions!
Do you have any HEALTHY holiday traditions in your family?
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