Happy Holidays from Hawaii!

                                                                 Mele Kalikimaka!

Still on break - enjoying (a partially working) vacation on the Big Island with family :)

Spending time on the beach, snorkeling, exploring Volcano - home to Pele - and watching the stars at Mauna Kea. Looking forward to a gift of massage tomorrow...

Sending best wishes out to everyone during this holiday season. May ALL beings be happy! <3

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We have been eating out more than I expected and I don't have a juicer here :(...but will resume "healthier" eating when I get home. Family and holidays might have something to do with the over-indulgence too :). I did manage to make Vietnamese Crepes one night (delicious!) for everyone and a quick stir fry another night.

We opted for a Mexican themed Christmas meal - I made a really yummy Chile Relleno Casserole. I followed this recipe - http://dishingwithleslie.blogspot.com/2012/08/chili-relleno-casserole.html (I subbed 2 Tbsp Rice flour & 1 Tbsp Corn Starch for the 3 Tbsp Flour to make Gluten Free) - I received compliments from everyone! Thanks Leslie for the inspiration!

Yellow Coconut Curry is next on the menu :)

A couple of places worth mentioning to have pupu's or eat dinner on the island are:

Lava Lava - Waikoloa/Kohala Coast, go during happy hour, sit on chairs/couches in the sand and enjoy pupu's until you watch the sun go down!   http://lavalavabeachclub.com/stay-play/in-the-neighborhood/

LavaLava

Bangkok House (Thai) - on Kuakini Hwy/King Kamehameha Mall in Kailua-Kona. Great Pad Thai!! Tucked away on the 2nd story of building facing the side and rear parking lot with view of hotels closer to Ali'i Drive.

11/16/12 Checking In

Taking a break from writing folks...lots of activity under this potent new moon in scorpio! Especially with the eclipse.... How has it been for you???

Be back soon...

11/11/12 Daily Food Journal

Here comes the snow!!

Milk Thistle
Pau D'Arco Tea
Marshmallow Root Tea cold infused

Juice- Cucumber, Celery, Radish, Romaine, Carrot, Lemon

Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Zucchini and Turkey Bacon

Snack: Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Dinner: Thai Coconut Curry with Shrimp & Veggies over rice noodles

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11/10/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Pau D'Arco Tea with vanilla Almond Milk
Marshmallow Root Tea cold infused
Emergen-C

Juice- Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Apple, Romaine, Lemon

Breakfast: Lemon Soy Yogurt & Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Lunch: Turkey sandwich on Gluten-free Bread

Snack: Tortilla chips & guacamole

Dinner: Polenta with veggies and chicken in vegan pesto sauce - zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli, red bell pepper

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11/9/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Pau D'Arco Tea with Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
Marshmallow Root Tea cold infused
Emergen-C

Juice- Cucumber, Celery, Romaine, Carrot, Apple, Lemon

Breakfast: Banana; Peach Soy Yogurt; Rudi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Lunch: Turkey Sandwich on Gluten-free bread - turkey, lettuce, cheese, avocado, dill pickle, mayo and Larrupin sauce

Dinner: Shepards Pie - Chicken, zucchini, broccoli,mushrooms, onions, garlic, green beans, black beans, veggie stock

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11/8/12 Daily Food Journal

Pau D'Arco Tea with unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
Marshmallow Root Tea cold infused
Emergen-C

Green Juice- Celery, Cucumber, Gold Beet, Apple, Ginger

Breakfast: Vanilla Soy Yogurt and Rudi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Lunch: Turkey Sandwich on Rudi's Gluten-free Bread - turkey, lettuce, pickle, avocado, cheese, mayo, larrupin

Dinner: Salmon Burger; Green Beans with Onion, Garlic, Cilantro; Mashed Potatos and Gluten-free Shiitake Mushroom Gravy with baby portobella mushrooms

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11/7/12 Daily Food Journal

Rooibos Red Tea with unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
Emergen-C

Green Juice-  Cucumber, Celery, Gold Beet, Apple, Ginger

Breakfast: Lemon Soy Yogurt, Rudi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Lunch: leftover chicken, polenta, yam

Dinner: Lentil Soup with Gluten-free Crackers

11/6/12 Daily Food Journal

I truly hope everyone in the US remembered to vote today, that hadn't already. We have a wonderful opportunity to express our opinions and voice with our right to vote! Don't waste that right folks- its important.

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Rooibos Tea with unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
Women's Blend Tea
Milk Thistle

Breakfast: leftover pizza, YUM!

Lunch: leftover Beans & Asparagus

Dinner: Baked Chicken with herbs, yam slices and polenta slice

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11/5/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Emergen-C

Breakfast: Blueberry LaraBar; later- Lemon Soy Yogurt, Rudi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Lunch: Green Beans and Asparagus with Bhindi Masala spice blend from Arora Creations

Dinner: Live From NY Pizza - The Godfather - on a gluten-free crust - pesto, ricotta, mozzarella, tomato, sundried tomato (I think the tomato made my chest red as was pointed out to me, but so gratifying to eat pizza from a pizza place because they offer gluten-free crusts!); house salad with Caeser dressing
Digest Basic Enzyme

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11/4/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Emergen-C
Women's Blend Tea



Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with leftover Cauliflower, Red potatoes, Mushrooms and Zucchini, Avocado

Lunch: Turkey Sandwich on Rudi's Gluten-free Bread - turkey, lettuce, cheese, avocado, pickle slice, mayo, and Larrupin sauce

Where to find Larrupin Sauce: www.larrupin.com/sauces.html


Dinner: Chicken Tacos - chicken, onion, mushrooms, lettuce, avocado, olives, corn tortillas, taco seasoning

 

Snack: Junior Mints

 

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11/3/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Emergen-C

Breakfast: Turkey sandwich on Rudi's Gluten-free bread - turkey, lettuce, cheese, guacamole, mayo, Larrupin  (sweet mustard sauce), side pickle wedge

Snack: Tortilla chips & Artichoke, jalapeno dip, guacamole

Water

Dinner: Grilled Chicken with Island Teriyaki marinade (gluten-free) & Gobi Aloo spiced veggies - cauliflower, red potatoes, mushrooms, zucchini

Marinade:

http://organicvillefoods.com/products/teriyaki-sauces/island-organic-teriyaki/

Spice Blend used:

http://sukhis.myshopify.com/products/gobi-aloo-spice-mix

We added extra veggies from what the recipe called for so it diluted the flavor, still tasty. We had to add some of our own spices at end.

Snack: Dark Chocolate with Raspberry

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11/2/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Emergen-C
Women's Blend Tea

16oz. Juice- Beet greens, Cucumber, Celery, Carrot, Beet, Apple, Ginger

Late Breakfast/Lunch: Turkey Sandwich on Rudi's Gluten-free bread - guacamole, lettuce, cheese, turkey, mayo, Larrupin (sweet mustard sauce)

Snack: Junior Mints

Dinner: Chicken Tikka Masala - subbed coconut milk for tomato sauce & added veggies - Green beans & Asparagus, served over Quinoa (another delicious blend of organic spices used by Arora Creations)

http://www.aroracreations.com/product_category/organic-spices/

11/1/12 Daily Food Journal

El Dia de los Muertos Shrine...in honor and celebration of those I have loved deeply and have passed on...and to those whose photos are not here...I love you!

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Women's Blend Tea

Breakfast:Vanilla Soy Yogurt; Rudi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

16oz. Green Juice - Beet Greens, Celery, Cucumber, Gold Beet, Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Snack: Gluten-free Ginger Snap cookie; potato wedges

Dinner: Salad and organic chicken meatballs

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10/31/12 Daily Food Journal

Happy Halloween though I'm looking more forward to el Dia de los Muertos! I'm creating a shrine of picture of friends and family that have passed on along with candles and chocolate.

Another wonderful Reiki exchange night last night. I'm really enjoying the Reiki nights -- thank you, more please! It feels really good to connect and share in this way.

Be safe out there tonight folks! Sending continuing prayers out to those affected by Hurricane Sandy and the young man that was bitten by a shark here while surfing yesterday...

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Milk Thistle
Women's Blend Tea (see earlier posts for herbs)

12oz Green juice

Breakfast: leftover Wild Rice & Mushroom Pilaf; Bhindi Masala Green Beans & Asparagus

Lunch: Vanilla Soy Yogurt &  Rudi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Dinner: Inari - brown rice and almond butter wrapped in roasted tofu; buffalo wings; gluten-free ginger snap cookie

10/30/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Rooibos Chai with unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

Breakfast: Lemon Soy yogurt and Rudi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Lunch: Salmon Salad wrap - salmon with vegan mayo, celery, avocado, cultured veggies on brown rice tortilla

16oz Green Juice: Kale, Chard, Beet Greens, Celery, Cucumber, Gold Beet, Apple, Lemon

Dinner: Wild rice & Mushroom Pilaf; Polenta and Green Bean Casserole; Bhindi Masala Green Beans & Asparagus; Green Salad with Tofu Tahini Dressing
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I highly recommend: Arora Creations Bhindi Masala Indian Spice Blend (Organic) - it is delicious! quick and easy to prepare with your favorite greens

picture from website:http://www.aroracreations.com/product_category/organic-spices/

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10/29/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Emergen-C

Blueberry LaraBar

Late Breakfast: Lemon Soy Yogurt & Rudi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Rudi's bread:

http://www.rudisglutenfree.com/gluten-free-bread/products/cinnamon-raisin/

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Lunch: Salmon salad Wrap- Salmon, Eggless Mayo, Celery, Lettuce, Avocado and Cultured Veggies (Cabbage) in lightly toasted Brown Rice Tortilla

Dinner: Baked Yam slices and Polenta slices with Vegan Pesto

10/28/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Rooibos Chai with unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

find at Trader Joe's or online at amazon.com

Emergen-C

Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Zucchini, Broccoli, Chicken sausage, little cheese, little salsa verde, avocado

Water

Lunch: Quinoa and mixed veggies with Chicken

Snack: Dark Chocolate with Raspberry filling; Chips and Salsa verde

16oz Juice - Kale, Cucumber, Celery, Carrot, Pear, Ginger, Lemon

Dinner: Salad and leftover Quinoa with veggies and Chicken

10/27/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Rooibos Chai with unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

8 oz Juice - Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Apple, Pear, Ginger

Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Zucchini, Broccoli, little cheese, little salsa verde, avocado

Lunch: Chicken Tamal with Avocado and Salad- greens, Kalamata Olives, Parmesan, and Caeser dressing

Water

Snack: Gluten-free Crackers with Tofu Garlic & Dill Dip; Junior Mints

Dinner: Chicken and Veggie Stir-fry with Indian Masala Sauce (Trader Joes)- Brown rice, Zucchini, Broccoli, Carrot, Mushroom, Onion, Red Pepper

10/26/12 Daily Food Journal

Hmmm...my gums are bleeding....need to floss more? Liver?
Went to bed at 8pm last night and woke-up at 5:30am, started yardwork when the sun came up and before the rain poured down.
Ran out of Pau D'Arco tea bags and it is about time to take a week off anyway.
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Milk Thistle
Nettles Tea with Vanilla Almond Milk (unsweetened)

16oz. Green Juice - Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Ginger, Lime

Breakfast: Chicken Apple Sausage links

Lunch: Creamy Broccoli Soup (vegan) - see yesterday's post for ingredients

Snack: Blueberry LaraBar

12 oz . Green Juice

Snack: 2 Buffalo Wings and some potato wedges (yep, my weakness while shopping when hungry); Blueberry B juice, Honey Dijon Kettle Chips

Dinner: French Onion Soup with Gluten-free English Muffin & slice of Gruyere cheese

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10/25/12 Daily Food Journal

Pau D'Arco Tea
Marshmallow Root Tea (cold infused)
Nettles Tea with Vanilla Almond Milk (unsweetened)

Breakfast: Berry Soy Yogurt and Rudi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Lunch: Leftover Kale Avocado Wrap with Miso-Dipped Tempeh

Water w/Lemon

Dinner: Creamy Broccoli Soup (Vegan) - Broccoli, Cashews, Onion, Garlic, Spices

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10/24/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Pau D'Arco Tea
Emergen-C
Marshmallow Root Tea (cold infused)
Nettles Tea

10oz Green Juice- Chard, Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Ginger

Breakfast: Rudi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast, Lemon Soy Yogurt

Lunch: Amy's Lentil Soup & Chicken Apple Sausage Links

Dinner: Kale, Avocado Wrap with Miso-dipped Tempeh (see Recipes- on how to make)- kale, red onion, avocado, tempeh, miso, spices. ACV, brown rice tortilla

Remember I am not a food photographer and these pics are taken with my cell phone camera... ;)

Kale Avocado Wrap w/Miso-Dipped Tempeh

 

10/23/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Pau D'Arco Tea
Emergen-C

12oz. Green Juice- Romaine, Chard, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Ginger

Breakfast: Blueberry Soy Yogurt & Rudi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Lunch: Green Chicken Enchiladas with Rice and Refried Beans, dollup of guacamole and sour cream

Snack: Tortilla chips & Salsa

Dinner: Slice of Gluten-free Pizza with Chantrelle mushrooms (fresh picked), Spinach and Gruyere Cheese

Finished up with a lovely night of giving Reiki Healing Sessions-- Thank you, MORE PLEASE :)


**Note to self: So hold up on the Mexican food! I LOVE it as you can see but I think this transition into Fall has me packing on the added weight and accompanying fatigue and gall bladder discomfort with it...time to remember the healthier options that also taste good!

10/22/12 Daily Food Journal

View after this morning's walk

Milk Thistle
Pau D'Arco Tea
Nettles & Marshmallow Root Tea
Emergen-C

8oz. juice- Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Apple, Pear, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast: leftover Mexican casserole; Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast with butter

Lunch: Salad- lettuce, carrot & broccoli steamed, cucumber, kalamata olive, feta, mandarin oranges, turkey bacon, sunflower seeds, caeser dressing

Snack: Piece of Dark Chocolate with Blueberries

Dinner: Amy's Black Beans Enchilada's- tortillas, beans, corn, enchilada sauce with Corn bread, beans, cheese

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10/21/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Pau D'Arco Tea with Vanilla Almond Milk
Nettles and Marshmallow Root Tea with Vanilla Almond Milk
Emergen-C

16oz. Juice- Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Pear, Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast: Chicken tacos (leftovers)

Snack: Pistachio's; Cheese and Gluten-free crackers; Junior Mints

Snack: Tortilla chips & guacamole

Dinner: Mexican Casserole- chicken, black beans, zucchini, onion, red bell pepper, olives, mushrooms, corn tortillas, cheese, green chile enchilada sauce, guacamole
Digest Basic Enzyme

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10/20/12 Daily Food Journal

October 20th, the birth date of a dear friend and love that passed away nearly 20 years ago. Happy Birthday John...time goes by too quickly! <3 <3 <3

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Milk Thistle
Pau D'Arco Tea with Vanilla Almond Milk
Nettle & Marshmallow Root Tea with Vanilla Almond Milk
Emergen-C

Breakfast: Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast with butter

Snack: Pistachio's

Lunch: Salad- Romaine, Steamed Carrot & Broccoli, Sunflower Seeds, Feta, Mandarin Oranges, Kalamata Olives, Turkey Bacon, Dijon dressing

Reed's Ginger Brew

Snack: Gluten-free crackers with cheddar cheese; Small handful of Junior Mints and a small bite-size Snickers with almonds

Dinner: Chicken Tacos- chicken, lettuce, guacamole, olives, salsa verde, cheese, cilantro, broccoli, zucchini
Digest Basic Enzyme

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10/19/12 Daily Food Journal

Before the rains come...
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Milk Thistle
Pau D'Arco Tea
Emergen-C

16oz Juice- Red leaf lettuce, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast: Vanilla Soy yogurt

Lunch: Veggie Taco, Chicken Taco, Rice & Refried Beans; Chips & Salsa

Dinner: Vegetarian Nacho's - Amy's Vegetarian Chili over chips with melted cheese and guacamole with a dollup of sour cream

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10/18/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Pau D'Arco Tea
Nettle and Marshmallow Root Tea with Vanilla Almond Milk
Slippery Elm Bark Tea
Emergen-C

16 oz. Juice- Dandelion, Red leaf lettuce, Cucumber, Celery, Radish, Carrot, Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast: Potatoes with broccoli, zucchini and guacamole with side of Turkey Bacon

Lunch: leftover Southwestern Chicken stew- red and black beans, tomato and sauce, chicken, onion, red bell pepper, tortilla chips, grated cheese
Digest Basic Enzyme

Snack: Junior Mints and snack size Snickers with Almonds

Dinner:  leftover Southwestern Chicken stew- red and black beans, tomato and sauce, chicken, onion, red bell pepper, tortilla chips, grated cheese

10/17/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle
Pau D'Arco Tea
Nettles with Marshmallow Tea with Vanilla Almond Milk
Emergen-C

Breakfast: Lemon Soy Yogurt and Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Snack: (from Co-op) Potatos with Onion & Chicken Apple Sausage links

Lunch: Chicken wings, potato wedges, green juice; later - chicken caeser salad

Snack: Junior Mints, Snack size Snickers with Almonds (Couldn't resist Halloween candy...)

Late Dinner: Southwestern Chicken stew- red and black beans, tomato and sauce, chicken, onion, red bell pepper, tortilla chips, grated cheese
Digest Basic Enzyme

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10/16/12 Daily Food Journal

Ahhhh..just home from a wonderfully relaxing Reiki exchange session. I love it when energy work can take you to those nurturing places that you so much need and deserve but life isn't providing them right now in the manifest physical reality. I felt like strong seeds were planted tonight just through the visions and emotions that came through. I am open to receive all the blessings in the universe for me...warm loving community with kindred spirits, warm fires and potlucks with yummy nourishing foods, exchange of deep and meaningful conversation that uplift and inspire. Yurts and hottubs, beaches and forests. Spirit. Music. Welcoming. Comforting. Connecting. Loving. Kindness. Warm Heartfelt Hugs. <3

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Milk Thistle
Pau D'Arco Tea

Breakfast: Lemon Soy Yogurt

Early Lunch: Chicken Caeser Salad- romaine, chicken, parmesan, dressing

Snack: Udi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

Dinner: Steamed Broccoli, Zucchini (from garden), Yellow Crookneck Squash with Gluten-free Hoison Sauce & fried sprouted Tofu with Wheat-free Tamari

Water!!

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10/15/12 Daily Food Journal

Good morning! If you haven't heard of Kris Carr and are looking for ways to implement more veggies into your diet and wanting to take a positive, proactive role in your health - visit her website! She has been managing her health with a healthy diet, lifestyle and attitude all while having a form of liver cancer that is inoperable and doesn't respond to chemo (if I'm remembering correctly...). She's great, she's healthy! She reminds me a bit of another Virgo friend in mannerisms, makes me smile. :) She has cookbooks, videos on her story, and cooking classes on her website. http://kriscarr.com/products/crazy-sexy-kitchen-book/. Check her out!

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Slippery Elm Bark Tea
Pau D'Arco Tea
Nettles with Marshmallow Root Tea
Milk Thistle

12oz. Juice - Red Leaf Lettuce, Cucumber, Celery, Carrots, Radish, Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Zucchini, Broccoli, Turkey Bacon and Guacamole

Snack: Blueberry LaraBar; Pistachios

Lunch: Green Salad- Romaine, Hearts of Palm, Mandarin Oranges, Broccoli, Carrots, Feta Cheese, Dijon Dressing; Chicken Tamal with Sour Cream

Dinner: Chicken & Brown Rice Soup - chicken thighs, brown rice, onion, celery, carrot, peas, veggie boullion, salt and pepper; Gluten-free English Muffin with butter
Digest Basic Enzyme

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10/14/12 Daily Food Journal

Beautiful Fall morning in the mountains.

Slippery Elm Bark Tea
Nettles & Pau D'Arco Tea

Juice: 16oz. Red leaf lettuce, Cucumber, Celery, Radish, Carrot, Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Chicken & Artichoke Sausage, Zucchini

Lunch: Gluten-free English Muffin with Guacamole & Cucumber slices

Snack: Tortilla chips & Guacamole; Reed's Ginger Ale

Dinner:  Chicken Tamal with Guacamole; Green Salad- lettuce, steamed broccoli, carrots, caeser-like dressing

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10/13/12 Daily Food Journal

Slippery Elm Bark & Marshmallow Root Tea
Milk Thistle

16oz. Juice - Red Leaf Lettuce, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast: Gluten-free English Muffin with Vegan Pesto and Cucumber slices

Snack: Potato wedges; Costco samples- guacamole and tortilla chips; chicken tikka masala over basmati rice; tandoori chicken with cilantro raita (yogurt sauce)

Lunch: Chicken with Bell Pepper and Onion over White Rice & Braised Greens (chard); Green Salad- Spring Greens, Carrot, Cucumber, Garbanzo Beans, Olives, Sprouts, Parmesan, Tofu Tahini dressing

Dinner: Black Rockfish with Butter, Lemon, Sea Salt; Broccoli, Zucchini, Mushroom with Butter & Sea Salt

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10/12/12 Daily Food Journal

Emergen-C
Milk Thistle
Tropical Tea Blend (Lemongrass, Peppermint, Rose Hips, Hibiscus, Orange Peel, Lavender) with added Nettles and Vanilla Almond Milk

Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Zucchini, Potato's

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Lunch: Gluten-free English Muffin with Vegan Pesto

Snack: Celery & Carrot with Red Pepper, Pomegranite Dip

Dinner: Chicken & Artichoke Sausage with Broccoli, Zucchini, Mushroom
Digest Basic Enzyme

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10/11/12 Daily Food Journal

Emergen-C

Tropical Tea (Rose petal, Lemongrass, Hibiscus, Peppermint, Orange Peel, Lavender) with added Nettles and Vanilla Almond Milk

Milk Thistle

Breakfast: Gluten-free English Muffin with Vegan Pesto and Cucumber slices

Lunch: Green Salad with Carrot, Yellow Pepper, Parmesan, and Caesar Dressing

Snack: Cheese Quesadilla on corn tortillas

Dinner: Sweet Potato, Shrimp, Mushroom, Broccoli, Onion with Cajun Remoulade

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10/10/12 Daily Food Journal

Tropical Blend Tea (Lemongrass, Hibiscus, Peppermint, Orange Peel, Lavender, Rose Hips) with added Nettles & Vanilla Almond Milk

Breakfast: Udi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast

6oz Green Juice- Chard, Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Lunch: Coconut Curry Chicken and Veggies (zucchini) over Rice
Digest Basic Enzyme
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Dinner: Chicken Tacos- chicken, black beans, cheese, romaine lettuce, olives, guacamole, green salsa
Digest Basic Enzyme

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10/9/12 Daily Food Journal

Women's Blend Tea with Vanilla Almond Milk

Breakfast: Udi's Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast with Mango Butter

6oz Green Juice- Chard, Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Lunch: Fish tacos with romaine, guacamole, cajun remoulade, black beans, corn tortillas

Snack: Apple

Dinner: leftover fish taco; Veggie Fried Rice

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10/8/12 Daily Food Journal

 I would love to hear any comments if this blog is interesting to someone or they use a recipe or a food idea from it, or have a question  :).
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Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Zucchini seasoned with 1/4 tsp turmeric, dash of basil and thyme, sea salt

Water (Buddha Relic blessed)

Lunch: Sauteed/steamed Zucchini and Broccoli with gluten-free Hoison Sauce; Homemade Applesauce

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Snack: Gluten-free Zucchini bread with Walnuts

Dinner: Fish tacos- fish, cilantro, lettuce, guacamole, cajun remoulade, corn tortillas

10/7/12 Daily Food Journal

Went to a wonderful CD Release party for my friend Denise. She just released a recording of sessions on her crystal singing bowls, deep relaxation!

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Breakfast: Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Toast with Mango Butter; leftover gluten-free homemade Apple Crisp

Rooibos Chai with Vanilla Almond Milk

Women's Blend Tea

12oz. Green Juice- Chard, Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Lunch: Sauteed Zucchini with Cashew Sour Cream; leftover Black Bean & Corn Salsa

Early Dinner: Mini Gluten-free pizzas (vegan with "pepperoni sausages", pesto, "cheese") samples from

6oz. Green Juice

Snack: Gluten-free Zucchini Bread with Walnuts

10/6/12 Daily Food Journal

Flower Essences - Yarrow Environmental Solution & Rescue Remedy

Breakfast: Gluten-free Raisin Cinnamon Toast with Mango butter

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16oz Green Juice- chard, romaine, celery, cucumber, green apple, ginger, lemon

Lunch: leftover Carrot, Beet, Ginger Soup

Dinner: Went to a friend's birthday BBQ potluck- BBQ chicken and shrimp; proscuitto wrapped asparagus, potato salad, black bean corn salsa with corn chips, strawberries, raspberries; gluten-free apple crisp; water

10/5/12 Daily Food Journal

Pluses: Gorgeous, warm, tropical feeling weather today, walk at the marsh with a friend, a lovely Reiki session for a newbie, a phone call from my cousin in Costa Rica, made a date to do an astro-lunch date with a friend. Minus: 3-day hormonal headache!

I'm glad the pluses are more abundant than the minuses! Thank you.

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Flower Essences - Bleeding Heart & Willow

Breakfast: Gluten-free Bagel with Lox & Guacamole; water
Digest Basic Enzyme

Lunch: leftover Raw Zucchini, Carrot, Cashew Salad Rolls

Dinner: Gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin toast with Mango butter; leftover Carrot, Beet, Ginger soup

10/4/12 Daily Food Journal

Milk Thistle

Breakfast: Vanilla Soy Yogurt; Rudi's Gluten-free Cinnamon and Raisin Toast w/Mango Butter

12oz Juice: Romaine, Chard, Celery, Cucumber, Beet, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Lunch: Carrot, Ginger, Beet Soup (see recipe - in Recipe section on my homepage)

 

 

6oz Juice

 

Snack: Italian herb Potato Chips

 

 

 

Dinner: Raw Zucchini, Carrot and Cashew Salad Rolls (I found this recipe on: www.organicempire.com.au)- salad - zucchini, carrot, cucumber, red pepper, cilantro, mint; cashew sour cream- cashews, sea salt, lemon, water; guacamole- avocado, red onion, lime, hot sauce, sea salt

 

Delicious!

 

1/4tsp. Vit.C, Cal/Mag

10/3/12 Daily Food Journal

How do folks deal with their pressures in life? I sometimes wish I had a personal coach that would drop in at just the right time, give me a hug and remind me to breathe, to do a round of EFT, to take a hot bath, or even better - give me a massage, or go for a walk with me somewhere calming. I find when confronted with the challenges I must work through, I have the darnedest time, even with all of my "tools". At the most difficult of times I become overwhelmed, exhausted and at what I feel is the most expanded state of my ability to cope. So why does it always feel so rewarding having passed through it - when it was so arduous along the way? Is it just the absence of struggle that we relish in, and if so, why do we need to struggle in order to feel something better in its absence? I could do without the tension and headaches! How about the presence of ease and flow? Simple. Thank you, more please...

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Rosemary and Larch Flower Essences
Milk Thistle

Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Zucchini and spices

Rooibos Chai with Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk

Water

Snack: Homemade Applesauce; cashews; tortilla chips with salsa

Dinner: Bok Choy with Portobello Mushroom; Baked Yam slices

 

 

 

Check out how to make this simple vegetarian, gluten-free meal (or side dish) under Recipes on my home page!


1/4 tsp.Vit. C, Cal/Mag

10/2/12 Daily Food Journal

Go Green! Here is my 2nd serving of green juice for the day. Mmm mmm goodness.

It was such a busy day. I'm still working on prioritizing my days better, to be more efficient. Trying to tie up loose ends so I can move forward, clear the clutter--Yipee!

Sat down with my deck of Wisdom For Healing cards by Caroline Myss and pulled, "Expect A Miracle"- Something will come into your life that will serve your healing, so be open to it, and express gratitude when it occurs. Your goal: to know that the world becomes a vessel for the Divine when you see the Divine in all things." So true.

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Flower Essence Larch & Rosemary
Milk Thistle
Dandelion Root Tea (Was it you Dandelion tea that gave me that zippy buzz of energy this morning??)

12oz Green Juice- Kale, Chard, Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast: Tofu Scramble with Zucchini and spices (basil, thyme, turmeric, sea salt); Potato's with Red Bell Pepper, Zucchini, Onion and spices (thyme, sea salt, ground black pepper); Turkey Bacon
Digest Basic Enzyme

Late Lunch: Rita's take-out - Green Chicken Enchiladas with Black Beans and Rice
Digest Basic Enzyme

Afternoon buzz off of Young Living Oils: Valor and Forgiveness, rubbed on the back of my aching neck--Whew!

12oz Green Juice- same as before

Snack: Homemade Applesauce :)

1/4tsp Vit. C; Cal/Mag

10/1/12 Daily Food Journal

This was the moon at 6:30am this morning. So bright! I love it.
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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle
Dandelion Root Tea

Rooibos Chai

24oz. Juice - Dandelion, Romaine, Cucumber, Celery, Carrot, Green Apple, Ginger, Lime

Breakfast : Tofu Scramble with Chicken-Artichoke-Cheese Sausage, mushrooms, onion, kale and vegan Pesto

Lunch: small Grilled Chicken Caeser Salad - romaine, chicken, parmesan, manadrin slices, caeser dressing

Water

Snack: Wolfgang Puck Organic Free Range Chicken with White & Wild Rice Soup
Digest Basic Enzyme
Olive Coast Potato Chips- Tuscan herbs & garlic

Dinner: Amy's Organic Gluten-free Cheese Pizza (Rice Crust), I added artichoke hearts and pineapple. Not my favorite gf crust - too crumbly like a biscuit. Not used to the red sauce either, I usually use pesto these days - which I love!
(I recommend Udi's for a decent crust. I buy the thin plain crusts, they come in a two pack. Its 2 personal size pizzas then you add whichever toppings you prefer. It has egg in it so not for everyone.)
Digest Basic Enzyme

1/4tsp. Vit C, Cal/Mag

9/30/12 Daily Food Journal

Less groggy waking up today, still had some pretty vivid dreams but I remembered it is Full Moon in Aries. Releasing as we begin anew. Luna was shining like a spotlight last night!

The applesauce was a success! Sooo easy to make, see my last post for the recipe I used. I made 12 pints total. Thanks to my friend, Karen, for the inspiration and the connection for apples! Here is a sample:

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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

12oz Juice - Romaine, Chard, Kale, Carrot, Cucumber, Celery, Green Apple, Ginger, Lime

Breakfast : Tofu Scramble with Chicken-Artichoke-Cheese Sausage and veggies- red pepper, zucchini, mushroom, sweet potato, kale and vegan pesto
2 Digest Basic Enzymes

Snack: Pistachios

10oz. Juice (same as earlier)

Snack: Homemade Applesauce :)

Lunch: Green Salad- romaine lettuce, heart of palm, cucumber, carrot, mandarin slices, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar dressing

Snack: Pistachios

Dinner: Coconut Korma veggies and Grilled Shrimp- onion, mushroom, zucchini, broccoli
Digest Basic Enzyme

Snack: Pickle

1/4tsp. Vit.C, Cal/Mag

9/29/12 Daily Food Journal

Today marks the 3rd anniversary of my dear friend and sister, Sharon's, death. She struggled with a 10 month long cancer illness. I love and miss you my friend, be free! Sending love out to her surviving young boys, husband, and family and to all of us that loved her <3

Note-to-self: The vitamin combo before bed gave me intensely vivid dreams and I woke up quite groggy. Seeing as how the Vit C doesn't give me a reaction I will keep that in my mix but going to try some different variations. I'm having symptoms with ovulation that I am wanting to reduce as I move towards my cycle.

I am embarking on my first adventure in canning today  - applesauce. After yesterdays trip to the apple orchard I am well stocked. Wish me luck! Here is the recipe I'm following: http://www.pickyourown.org/applesaucewomill.htm. 
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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

Breakfast : Few bites of leftover Taco Salad; leftover Lentil soup and Chicken

12oz. Odwalla Smoothie Refresher- Mango-Lime Twist

Snack: Pistachio's, apple

Lunch: Chicken Caeser Salad - romaine, chicken, parmesan, caeser dressing

Dinner: Grilled Chicken, Baked Sweet Potato slices, Braised Kale with Zucchini and Garlic
Digest Basic Enzyme

1/4 tsp. Vit.C, Cal/Mag, B-6 25mg

9/28/12 Daily Food Journal

Much better nights sleep, hooray! Going to the apple orchard today to gather apples for applesauce, pie and juice fixings. Mmm mmm. Apples are great for the liver and gallbladder!

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Flower Essence Blend & Five Flower Remedy
Milk Thistle

10oz. Juice: Chard, Romaine, Dandelion, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast : leftover Lentil soup with Chicken

Peppermint Tea

Snack : Gluten-free crackers and Artichoke/Garlic Hummus

Lunch : Apples at the orchard!

Dinner: Eel River Brewery (went a little overboard here- it was huge) Taco Salad with shredded chicken - black beans, baby greens, shredded chicken, cheese, guacamole, sour cream. It came in a deep fried tortilla shell that I didn't eat. Tiny bit of ranch dressing. Sierra Mist

Water

1/4tsp Mag (80mg), 200mg Vit E, 25mg B-6

9/27/12 Daily Food Journal

Argh...another night awake for 3 hours unable to sleep. Goal tonight: Full nights sleep!
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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle
Red Rooibos Chai

Breakfast : Tofu Scramble with Zucchini

Lunch : Turkey Sandwich on Gluten-free Bun - turkey, lettuce, tomato, cheese mayo, mustard

12oz Juice- Romaine, Dandelion, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Broccoli Stem, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Snack: Gluten-free crackers & Garlic/Artichoke Hummus

Dinner: Lentil Soup with veggies- lentils, carrot, celery, green beans, broccoli, red onion, garlic, og chicken broth, water

Water

1/4tsp Vit C

1/2 cup Warm Turmeric Almond Milk- 1/4tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1 c almond milk, splash of agave syrup (boil down)

Foot rub w/ Lavendar Oil in Almond carrier oil

9/26/12 Daily Food Summary

Only 5 hours of sleep. I woke up energized in the middle of the night and started studying a friend's Astrology chart, unable to get back to sleep.
Today was overwhelming. I took a leap of faith with a decision and the outcome wasn't what I expected and little twinges of disappointment came up. I ate lots of convenience food and craved really junky food.
As Margaret M Lynch says, "Something really big is on its way to me, something AMAZING, I'll be jumping up and down, I'll be saying, "I can't believe this happened!"
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Flower Essence Blend & Rescue Remedy
Milk Thistle


Breakfast : Berry Parfait- blueberries, raspberries, blueberry soy yogurt, flax meal, spirulina


Lunch : Takeout Mexican from Rita's Restaurant- Green enchiladas - one grilled veggie, one chicken with sour cream and guacamole; black beans and rice

Water

Dinner : Jalapeno Jack Cheese, Tortilla Chips and Salsa

1/2 tsp Vit C before bed

9/24/12 Daily Food Journal

Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle
Dandelion Root Tea

Breakfast : Country Potato's with onion, seasoning; Tofu scramble with broccoli, chicken apple sausage, and avocado; applesauce; water
Digest Basic Enzyme

Water

Late Lunch : Leftover fish tacos

Dinner: Baked Sweet Potato slices with sea salt

1/4 tsp. Vit. C before bed

9/25/12 Daily Food Journal

Lot's of change in the air. Big shifts, decisions.

Wonderful Reiki night, transformative.

I am so thankful for my true friends!

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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle
Dandelion Tea (w/Vanilla Almond Milk)

Breakfast : Tofu scramble with zucchini and spices: thyme, turmeric, sea salt

10oz Green Juice - Chard, Romaine, Dandelion, Celery, Cucumber, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Lunch : Fish tacos (fresh) with corn tortillas, lettuce, guacamole, mango-pineapple salsa

Dinner : Amy's Lentil Soup and Chicken Artichoke Sausage and Gluten-free Crackers (Mary's Organic GONE Crackers)
Digest Basic Enzyme

1/4 tsp. Vit. C before bed

9/23/12 Daily Food Journal

A BEAUTIFUL morning here! I'm liking this start to the Fall season :)

Sun and water...I'm looking forward to fishing this afternoon on an ocean kayak! Success....we caught our Black Snapper for dinner! Wonderful time out on the ocean with the seals, gulls, pelicans, herons, cormorants...

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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

12oz Juice - Romaine, Chard, Celery, Cucumber, Beet, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast : Chicken Wings (buffalo style) & Potato wedges

Snack: Fruit and Soy Yogurt Parfait - Raspberries, blueberries, soy vanilla yogurt, ground flax meal

Snack: Blueberry LaraBar; Honey Dijon Kettle Chips

8oz Juice - Chard, Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Beet, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Dinner: Fish tacos- Fresh caught Black Snapper (lemon, salt and pepper), pineapple-mango salsa (with cilantro, red onion, salt), guacamole and cilantro aioli, corn tortillas; black beans (with little bit of pepper jack cheese) and brown rice

1/4 tsp. Vit C before bed

9/22/12 Daily Food Journal

Happy Fall Equinox!

Stomach still burning...wondering if it partly has to do with a decision weighing on my mind.
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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

Breakfast : Leftover wide rice noodles with madras lentils and steamed veggies

Water

12oz Juice - Dandelion greens, Cucumber, Celery, Carrot, Ginger, Green Apple

Lunch/Dinner : Salad with creamy miso dressing - spinach, baby greens, carrot, cucumber, baby shrimp, tofu; Ebi Salad style hand roll - shrimp, aioli, green onion, tobiko, rice, nori with gluten-free tamari and ginger; Hamachi Roll - hamachi tuna, avocado, cucumber, rice, nori with gf tamari and ginger; 7-up & water
Basic Digest Enzyme

Frozen fruit bar

1/4 tsp. Vit C before bed

9/21/12 Daily Food Journal

Up at 2:30am, not back to bed until 6am. This has been a very low energy day. "Stomach" burning - too much spicy food yesterday. Will take some TLC to recover.

Waking up to sunshine - a major plus this morning! Good bye Summer 2012...

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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

12oz Juice - Chard, Romaine, Carrot, Cucumber, Celery, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast : Tofu Scramble with Zucchini, Shittake Mushroom, Red Bell Pepper, Turkey Bacon and some Guac-Salsa Verde
Digest Basic Enzyme

Water

Lunch : Gluten-free English Muffin with vegan Pesto and Cucumber; small Chicken Caeser Salad (no croutons)
Digest Basic Enzyme

Shot of Aloe Vera Juice

1/8 tsp. Sodium Bicarbonate in 1/2 glass water

Dinner : Amy's Lentil soup and Gluten-free crackers

9/20/12 Daily Food Journal

Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

Breakfast : Gluten-free English Muffin with vegan Pesto and Cucumber slices

Water

Lunch : Mermaid Roll Sushi - rice, nori, soft shell crab, salmon, ahi tuna, avocado, roe, sriracha aioli, green onion

Snack : small serving leftover veggies and madras lentils

Apple Juice

12oz Juice - Romaine, Carrot, Celery, Cucumber, Green Apple, Ginger

Dinner : Chicken Tamal & Tortilla Soup- chicken, tortilla chips, veggies
Digest Basic Enzyme

9/19/12 Daily Food Journal

Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

12oz Juice - Dandelion greens, Radish greens, Carrot, Cucumber, Celery, Green Apple, Ginger

Breakfast : Gluten-free English Muffin with vegan Pesto and Cucumber slices

Lunch : leftover Black Beans, Green Chile, Zucchini with Guacamole

Headache...GB/Liver ache..

Snack: Fresh figs; Blueberry LaraBar

Water

Dinner : Madras Lentils with steamed Carrot, Broccoli, Zucchini, Sunburst Squash, Baby Bok Choy and Ginger over Wide Rice Noodles
Digest Basic Enzyme

9/18/12 Daily Food Journal

Astrologically speaking, today marks the 2nd (out of 7) squares of Uranus in Aries to Pluto in Capricorn occuring over the next several years. Very emotional week, especially if you have planets or house cusps at 6-8 degrees. Prepare for revolutionary transformation; cathartic breakthroughs; change in structure for the independance of self; liberating power. May it be amazing, clear... with ease and grace! Be kind and nurture yourself instead of partaking in the wackiness. Could also mark a significant time of endings and departures.

I enjoyed a wonderful evening of Reiki sharing between practitioners. "Flexibility" when making decisions came up. Greeted by an incredible golden crescent moon at closing. Lovely way to wrap up the day.... Thank you.

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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

Breakfast : Gluten-free English Muffin with vegan Pesto

Water

Rooibos Chai

Lunch : Amy's Lentil Soup with Gluten-free crackers

12oz Juice - Dandelion, Radish Greens, Carrot, Cucumber, Celery, Green Apple, Ginger

Dinner : Black Beans, Zucchini, Green Chile (spices- sea salt, cumin, oregano) with Guacamole and Blue Corn Chips (non-GMO Organic!)
Digest Basic

Water

Observation #1: More Water!

9/17/12 Daily Food Journal

Good Morning! This beautiful bowl of veggies and apples makes 48 oz of Juice. Not a bad way to get in those much needed daily servings. I love seeing all the vibrant colors and knowing that I am taking in LIVE food. Today's juice was for two!

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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

12oz Juice - Chard, Romaine, Cucumber, Celery, Carrot, Green Apple, Ginger, Lime

Breakfast : Gluten-free English Muffin with Guacamole, Lox, and Larripun (sweet mustard dill sauce)
Digest Basic Enzyme

Water

Lunch : Small Quesadilla on Corn Tortilla with Jack Cheese, Salsa Verde and Guacamole

Water

12oz. Juice - same as before

Snack : several Kalamata Olives

Dinner : Grilled Chicken Caeser Salad - Organic, free-range chicken, Romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, Caeser dressing; Griled Chicken, Sauteed Portobello Mushroom and Zucchini with Gluten-free Teriyaki Sauce, Salt, Thyme and pinch of Cumin over Brown Rice
Basic Digest Enzyme

9/16/12 Daily Food Journal

After a couple of days spent in the coastal fog I opted for a drive inland to the sun and 80 degree weather...glad I did! Its official - I love sunshine :)

Would anyone like to comment on the following... What do you do to beat the gray-weather-blues? aka SAD?

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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

6oz Juice - Chard, Romaine, Dandelion Greens, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast : Salad - Romaine, Grilled Chicken, Green Apple, Walnut, Carrot with Sweet Vinaigrette. 
Basic Digest Enzyme
Water

Lunch : Chicken Tamal with Guacamole and Salsa Verde
Basic Digest Enzyme

Water

EFT: Tapping into Miracles with Margaret M Lynch, Abundance, Fearlessness

Dinner : Grilled fresh caught Rockfish with Cajun Remoulade ; steamed Green Beans; baked Sweet Potato with olive oil, salt and pepper
Digest Basic Enzyme

Water

Snack : Frozen Fruit Bar - grape

Observation #1: Exhausted feeling even with 7-8 hours of sleep - effects of alcohol intake and different foods.
Observation #2: Went for a walk on a steep incline. Out of shape.

9/15/12 Daily Food Journal

Woke up with a headache...hmmm, what could that be from? ;)

Spent the day at the local annual North Country Fair and walking through the Redwoods. Both meals out on the town today...a rarity but fun every once in awhile.
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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

12oz juice - Chard, Romaine, Dandelion Greens, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast: Golden Harvest - Potatoes with Chicken-Apple Sausage, Broccoli, and Avocado; Peppermint Tea with Lemon & Honey; Water
Digest Basic Enzyme

Decided to take an advil, helped the headache go away. Thank you! 

Water

12oz juice - same as before

Snack : Fresh figs

Dinner : Tomo's - Salad with Creamy Miso Dressing- baby greens, red pepper, cherry tomato, carrot. Spicy Scallop handroll- scallop, green onion, roe, mayo-pepper sauce, Ebi Salad-style handroll- cooked shrimp, green onion, roe, mayo sauce; small amount Tomodachi- saki & plum wine; water

Snack : Buddha Belly handroll- tofu, broccoli, carrot, avocado, almond butter & rice

9/14/12 Daily Food Journal

Earth is a movin and a shakin in my neck of the woods. 5 earthquakes in 6 hours, between 2.5 - 4.4 mag today! I could FEEL it mentally (I seem to have picked up this gift for sensing them a handful of years ago). Still working on translating what it is as they are coming - outside of just feeling WEIRD and as though I'm breaking up or "quaking" in some way.

People are driving all kinds of wacky today too! Be careful out their folks! Sending love to the planet and our people.....

An old friend came into town for the weekend and we started with dinner out...
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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

Breakfast : Sauteed potatoes, Turkey Bacon, Veggies- broccoli, carrot, zucchini, red pepper topped with vegan Pesto and Larrupin (sweet mustard dill sauce)

Rooibos Chai

Lunch : small bowl of leftover veggies with Larrupin

Water

Snack : Gluten-free English Muffin with vegan Pesto
Chicken/Turkey Sausage with Pesto
Digest Basic Enzyme

Dinner : Out to Eat! Brick & Fire - Caprese Salad (Gold & Red Tomato, Fresh Mozarrella, Basil, Red Onion, Baby Greens, Light Olive Oil Balsamic Vinaigrette); Pan-seared Scallops wrapped in Prosciutto (3) with Black Wild Rice; Red Pepper & Cinnamon Creme Broulee (interesting...sort of pumpkin flavor); Water and Red Wine
Digest Basic Enzyme

Out Later: Tequila drink with ginger and raspberry

Water

9/13/12 Daily Food Journal

Hmmm...feeling tired and scattered today. Would love a pampering retreat to help pull my energies back into focus. I hold the reigns to 3 different positions where I coordinate different activities and schedule people, etc. Its catching up with me today, whew....

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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle
Women's Blend Tea

Water with Lemon

12oz Juice - Chard, Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Beet, Green Apple, Lemon

Here's a picture....

 

Lunch : leftover Steamed Veggies & Grilled Chicken over Basil Brown Rice
Digest Basic Enzyme

Snack : Fresh Figs

 

EFT on Miracles and Financial Abundance (with Margaret M Lynch on YouTube)

Snack : Cashew LaraBar- cashews, dates
Milk Chocolate Toffee covered Macadamia Nuts

16oz Juice

Dinner : Chicken/Turkey Pesto Sausage and steamed Green Beans
Digest Basic Enzyme

9/12/12 Daily Food Journal

Busy day...

Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle
Womens Blend Tea (find herbs listed on previous post 9/11)

10 oz Juice - Chard, Romaine Lettuce, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Beet, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast : Smoothie - Handful Raspberries, 1 Kiwi, 1/2 small Avocado, Vanilla Almond Milk to cover fruit in food processor, 1/4 tsp Spirulina, 1/4 tsp Ground Flax Seed

Snack : Cashew LaraBar - cashews, dates, sea salt

Lunch : Chicken/Turkey Pesto Sausage and Zucchini
Digest Basic Digestive Enzyme

Pau D'Arca & Dandelion Root Tea

Dinner : Steamed Veggies with grilled organic free-range Chicken over Basil Brown Rice - broccoli, carrot, green beans, portobella mushroom, zucchini in coconut milk, red thai chili paste, fish sauce, kaffir, wheat free tamari
Digest Basic Enzyme

Snack : Frozen Berry Bar - strawberry

Castor Oil pack over liver with heating pad - 1hr

9/12/12 ART

Last night while giving Reiki at our local community clinic I met someone new. She is also a Reiki Master Practitioner as well as Shamanic Practitioner. She said she would be interested in joining our group of Reiki Practitioners in the future. We are thrilled! At the end of the evening she gave me her card and on it lists her website. I looked it up and found she is an artist and facillitates Art Therapy as well as Intuitive/Energy/Shamanic Healing Sessions. This brought me back to my own relationship to art that I want to say something about here.

Art is extremely personal and healing. It can be both relaxing and cathartic. For me it is a place I can turn off that analytical side that seems to get too much "air time" these days. I get into the flow and am off exploring. So I am thankful to have had this reflection to reveal the lop-sidedness of my nurturance lately.

It is such a balance to keep and one that we can forget the importance of until we find ourselves out of balance. We can think of it this way... there are parts that make up a whole and when we focus on lets say just two parts of the whole and not all five then we create imbalance. Even when we fear that not focusing so hard on those two parts (say those are employment and house work) are going to create imbalance (not enough money, messy house, etc) when in reality those other three parts (say  creating art, spending time with friends/family, being in nature/exercising) actually help keep ones WHOLE balance and are just as valuable as the other parts. So I say cheers to WHOLE BALANCE! Body-mind-spirit baby! We weren't born to just pay the bills and clean the house (or whatever your "should" parts are). Happiness is wholeness, so I encourage you to nurture it (I encourage ME too!)

To keep that reminder going I am going to post some pics of mosaic and silk art I have created in the past just to help get those creative juices flowing again...

9/11/12 Daily Food Journal

Sending out prayers and blessings on this day of rememberance for our country.

Today I had some spinal adjustments done at my doctor's. She uses the activator method, a small hand held device used to give chiropractic adjustments to the spine and joints. It is a softer approach than the "crack your back" method. As suspected, my neck was out after months of not having treatment. Thank you!! Alignment feels so good :) She recommends ongoing maintenance in the way of massage and chiropractic adjustments due to the ongoing effects of the accident-- I agree! Pain relief improves performance at work, improves sleep, promotes a better attitude and relations with friends and family. All around good boost for life!
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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle
Women's Blend Tea: Nettles, Red Raspberry, Oatstraw, Red Clover, Peppermint, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Rose Petals (Relaxing and Nourishing -- my body does ok with these herbs, pretty mild)

12oz Juice- Chard, Romaine, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Beet, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon, splash of organic extra virgin Olive Oil

Breakfast : Gluten-free English Muffin with vegan Pesto and Cucumber slices

Lunch: Taco Salad - Romaine lettuce, free range organic chicken, tofu taco blend, beef (very little), zucchini, onion, red pepper, olives, cultured veggies, guacamole, tofu tahini dressing
Digest Basic Digestive Enzymes

Vitamin D from the SUN- Yay!

Snack : Cashew LaraBar - cashews, dates
Fresh Figs

16oz Juice - same as before

Snack : Blueberry LaraBar - blueberry, dates, cashews, blueberry juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, vanilla extract

Dinner : Lentil Soup with Gluten-free crackers

Observation #1: Digestive elimination a little slow in AM- response to dairy on pizza yesterday

9/10/12 Daily Food Journal

Major convenience day with foods....1 day off from juicing...back again tomorrow :) I keep drooling over these Vitamix recipes posted on one of my favorite blogs@ healthyblenderrecipes.com. One of these days...I too will make smoothies in a Vitamix! :) If you're interested in one of these, visit the website to enter a drawing to win one. Be sure to enter "fremia" as the friend that referred you!
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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

Breakfast : Leftover Grilled Chicken Tacos
Apple slices, grapes

Water with Lime

Lunch: Gluten-free Pizza "The Godfather" with Ricotta, Pesto, Sundried Tomato, Mozzarella; diluted Lemonade
Digest Basic Digestive Enzymes

Water

Dinner : Leftover Gluten-free Pizza "The Godfather"

9/9/12 Daily Food Journal

Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

Organic Rooibos Chai
12oz Green Juice - Romaine, Chard, Cucumber, Celery, Green Apple, Carrot, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast : Gluten-free English Muffin with vegan Pesto

10oz Carrot Juice

Snack :  Organic Raw Revolution Spirulina Bar - cashews, sunflower seed kernels, dates, almonds, agave nectar, spirulina powder, sprouted flax seeds

Lunch : Madras Lentils and veggies over brown rice; veggies: broccoli, carrots, zucchini, red bell pepper, onion

Water

Dinner : Grilled Chicken Tacos; toppings: black beans, chicken (free range organic), romaine, cilantro, black olives, salsa verde, guacamole - brown rice on the side

Observation #1: Could have drank more fluids/water!

Observation #2: Smaller portions...

Nice dip in the cool river mid day was both refreshing and relaxing. Thank you -- MORE Please!

9/8/12 Daily Food Journal

Busy day.....

Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

12oz juice - Romaine, Chard, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast: Gluten-free English Muffin with vegan Pesto

Rooibos Chai Tea

Water

Snack : Organic Raw Revolution Spirulina Bar - cashews, dates, sunflower seed kernels, agave nectar, almonds, spirulina powder, sprouted flax seed

Lunch : Caeser Salad - romaine, parmesan cheese, caeser dressing (store bought), grilled chicken

12oz. juice- Romaine, Chard, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Snack :  Organic Raw Revolution Raspberry Chocolate Bar - cashews, dates, sunflower seed kernels, agave nectar, almonds, cocoa, raspeberry powder, sprouted flax seed

Water

Dinner: Grilled chicken Sausage (w/ cheese/pepper); Zucchini "spaghetti" w/garlic, olive oil, kalamata olives, salt, pepper; baked sweet potato slices
Digest Basic Digestive Enzyme

Water

9/7/12 Daily Food Journal

It is so nice to get a full nights sleep and feel good waking up! I started my day with my breathing exercises (I do these daily, btw) and some juice. I love it when I'm not rushed to be anywhere and I can take some time to consciously start my day...as opposed to rolling out of bed and getting on the computer or multitasking to bolt off to a morning board meeting. So I say, "Thank you" for today!

I am a voracious reader of health information and I like nothing more than to read or hear awesome stories from folks. This morning I read a post on Blender Girl's website from a woman that juiced during radiation treatments for breast cancer and ended up feeling great - no low energy - she even lost a healthy amount of weight. It was a combination of juicing, Primal/Paleo diet (LOTS of veggies), and exercise. She has a clean bill of health now.

Cheers to vibrant health! May we all experience it!

Okay...just got a call from my friend whose husband had a kidney stone pass - ouch! I've heard that Chanca Piedra the "stone breaker" can be helpful for this (gallstones too). Anybody with experience care to comment? He also had a mild flare-up of diverticulitis (infection and inflammation of intestinal wall). Turns out when I called my mom to ask her what she does for this, she is having a major flare-up! Stress - be gone! Fiber be eaten. From what I understand the infection usually requires antibiotics, then a clear liquids diet. As a preventative it is all about the fiber - lots of veggies and fruit. Stay away from the nuts and sugar! Cleansing anyone??
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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle

12oz Juice- Kale, Chard, Romaine, Cucumber, Celery, Carrot, Beet, Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast : Gluten-free English Muffin w/ vegan Pesto and Cucumber slices

Snack : Berry Smoothie - blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, almond milk, filtered water, 1/2 avocado, 1/4 tsp spirulina, 1/4 tsp ground flax seed, 1/8 tsp turmeric

12oz Juice- Kale, Chard, Romaine, Cucumber, Celery, Carrot, Beet, Apple, Ginger, Lemon


Late lunch: Refried Beans, Rice, Chicken Taco with lettuce- tomato-little cheese, Potato Taco added cultured veggies- on corn tortillas
Basic Digest Digestive Enzyme

Late Dinner : Thai Kitchen Rice Noodles with veggies soup - added Zucchini

9/6/12 Daily Food Journal

Flower Essence Blend
1/4 tsp Sodium Bicarbonate

12oz Juice - Kale, Chard, Romaine, Carrot, Beet, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Breakfast : Gluten-free English Muffin with vegan Pesto and Cucumber slices

Water

RAGING HEADACHE...Migraine, nausea  (too alkaline, too much sodium with SB?)

NO lunch

Dinner : Berry Smoothie with raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, vanilla almond milk, 1/2 avocado, 1/4 tsp Spirulina, 1/4 tsp flax seed meal

Felt MUCH better

Snack : Gluten-free crackers and vegan Pesto

I said no supps or teas for a few days didn't I? Hmmm....

9/5/12 Daily Food Journal

Car back in the shop today, hopefully won't need to take it back for awhile. (I've been to the mechanic 4x in the past several weeks). While there I learned of the huge 7.6 mag earthquake in Costa Rica that hit this morning. I have friends and family over there. It sounded really scary but for the most part everyone physically OK. Blessings out to those folks and animals that are still feeling all shook up.

I am so thankful that I gave myself the permission to nurture my body last night. It really helped the day move more smoothly. I also was reminded how I was rear-ended last October, almost a year ago now, and I still have so much tension and soreness held in my body from it. Trauma doesn't heal overnight! I hope to give my body more of this nurturing so I can deeply heal this - its amazing the ripple effect an accident can have on your life. Especially being impacted negatively emotionally too, I still get freaked out when people pull up behind me at stop lights and use turn lanes - I don't trust that they will stop and not hit me. I tense up and become stressed, on and on. I never used to have these thoughts. Gotta gain that trust back, it's no fun! Wish me luck :)

I decided to give my body a break for a couple of days from tea and supplements. I think its good to check in with where things are at and also to not create dependence on anything. Get nutrients through food first!

Onto the food intake...

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Flower Essence Blend

Breakfast : 12oz Green Juice - Kale, Chard, Romaine, Cucumber, Celery, Carrot, Beet, Green Apple, Pear, Ginger, Lemon
Gluten-free English Muffin with Organic Vegan Pesto

Water

Lunch : Organic Raspberry Truffle  Raw Revolution Bar - cashews, sunflower seed kernels, dates, agave nectar, cocoa powder, raspberry, sprouted flax seed

Gluten Free Crackers and Cultured Veggies

12 oz. Green Juice

Dinner: Steamed Vegetables over wide Rice Noodles, veggies : broccoli, bok choy, yellow sunburst squash, shiitake mushroom, thai green curry sauce
Digest Basic Digestive Enzyme


Observation #1 - not enough fluids/water today

Observation #2 - not enough time spent outside, in fresh air, intentional grounding and appreciation

9/4/12 Daily Food Journal

Oh boy...this is a rough one today. I am feeling so out of it and on the verge of 'SNAP'. I have been trying to figure out how to create an email with graphics for one of the organizations I work for and my brain is struggling...MUST WALK AWAY FROM COMPUTER! This morning I returned home from a 4 day stay in the coastal mountain, it was lovely in the sunshine. Now I'm back at the house and that welcoming scent of mildew mold is here. Blech! Moving into a new house has not been financially an option so I've stayed here with a dehumidifier and air purifier. My intention out into the universe is - to find a clean, healthy home with lots of natural light, big windows, a nice private yard with room for a garden in a nice, mellow neighborhood. I am open to receive all that is good for me!

So upon observing my moods these past few days I'm wondering what could be triggering my flip-of-the-switch angry moods. Not so pleasant both on the giving and receiving end. Is it adding Mag? My sleep hasn't been that great, uncomfortable bed, lots of vivid dreams. Good nights sleep is needed...I may try a break from the Mag also to see if my sleep improves.

I was reminded tonight by my massage therapist of the Blue Moon we just had and its impact on other folks - vivid dreams, sleeplessness. I love it when the collective validates my moods...I'm not alone! I'm also aware that we have some pretty intense astrological shifts taking place. Mars moving through Scorpio, Moon's nodes also in Scorpio and Saturn is transitioning into Scorpio. (If you are new to Astrology there are many worthwhile sites on-line that go more in depth on the subject, I will be brief here). These planets will affect us all in one form or another as they form aspects to our personal planets in our natal astrological chart (Yes, there is more, much more, to Astrology than just your sun sign and daily horoscope in the paper...). Scorpio represents our sense of power, transformation, crisis, abuse, healing, sex, death, rebirth. It is penetrating, probing, investigative by nature, sometimes suspicious and paranoid. You may know a Scorpio or two who likes to provoke or shock others with their discourse on taboo subjects.
Just remember as we go to the depths of our issues that it is the "sh*t" in life that, when composted, turns into beautiful fertile soil (metaphorically speaking). So chin up, do not be afraid to probe the depths just don't get too swept up in revenge, resentment, power struggles, control...obsess if you must but also remember to let go as chronic obsession and power-tripping could really prevent the magical transformation that awaits. Like a caterpiller to a butterfly. Emerge, transform, stand in your true power - Empower!

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Flower Essence Blend

Breakfast : Green Apple
Gluten free English Muffin with Almond Butter

Snack : Gluten Free crackers with cultured veggies

Emotional Sensitivity is abound, can anyone else feel it??

Lunch : Sushi - nori, brown rice, wild salmon, avocado, mayo and sriracha sauce (felt some twinges in the gallbladder with this one - fat? egg in mayo?)

Water

Dinner: "Amy's" Lentil Vegetable Soup (from a can) with gluten free crackers

Ok folks...low blood sugar, funky day...as a last minute revival I scheduled a massage and followed it up with a nice relaxing bath in Epsom Salts, soft music and candle light. It was lovely and just what I needed to feel my center again, a little nurturing can go along way.

Observation #1: Felt dehydrated, not enough water/fluids

Observation #2 : Nurturing oneself feels good :)

9/3/12 Daily Food Journal

Happy Labor Day! I hope everyone got to relax a little and also be thankful for the work they do have in life...wishing that you all LOVE some aspect of your work.

Today I entered a contest on The Blender Girl website to win a Vitamix750 Blender. I have had this one on my wishlist for a long time...I have a whole collection of smoothie, soup and sauce recipes I'm waiting to try out. They would be fun to post here! For now I use my little Cuisinart food processor. If you visit her website this month : healthyblenderrecipes.com, enter "fremia" as the friend who referred you :) Good luck!

Now to the journal ....

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Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle
1/8 tsp Mag
1/4 tsp Vit C

12oz. Green Juice - Chard, Dandelion, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Ginger, Green Apple, Lemon

Breakfast : Tofu, Veggie and Turkey Bacon Scramble - tofu, zucchini, mushroom, yellow onion, fresh basil
Digest Basic Digestive Enzymes

Water

Soda Water

Snack : Organic Raw Revolution Bar - cashews, sunflower seed kernels, agave nectar, dates, spirulina powder, sprouted flax seed

Snack : Organic Blue Corn Tortilla Chips and Green Salsa

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Dinner : Grilled Chicken with gluten free Teriyaki Sauce, Roasted Sweet Potato with Salt and Pepper, Sauteed Zucchini "spaghetti" (with olive oil, salt, garlic, fresh basil, kalamata olive)

9/2/12 Daily Food Journal

Flower Essence Blend
Milk Thistle
1/8 tsp Mag
1/8 Sodium Bicarbonate

Water with Lemon

Breakfast : Tofu Veggie Scramble with Turkey Bacon - tofu, broccoli, zucchini, crimini mushroom, sea salt, black pepper, guacamole, green salsa
Digest Basic Digestive Enzyme

Tea - Pau D'Arco, Roasted Dandelion, Licorice

16oz. Juice - Chard, Dandelion, Celery, Cucumber, Carrot, Green Apple, Ginger, Lemon

Lunch : Green salad- Romaine, Cucumber, Celery, Carrot, Mandarin Oranges, Tofu Tahini dressing, guacamole

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Snack : Spirulina Organic Raw Revolution Bar- cashews, sunflower seed kernel, agave nectar, dates, spirulina, sprouted flax seed

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Dinner : Madras Lentils with Carrot, Zucchini, Grilled Chicken over white Basmati rice
 

9/1/12 Daily Food Journal

Welcome September! Did everyone put out their best intentions on yesterdays Full Blue Moon in Pisces? Its felt very emotional and changeable for me...sounds a lot like Pisces.

I'm going to head straight into the journal...
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Flower Essence Blend- same as before add Larch
Milk Thistle
1/8 tsp Mag

Breakfast : 12 oz. Green Juice
Turkey Bacon
Digest Basic Digestive Enzymes

Glass of Water

Lunch : Curried Lentil Soup with coconut milk base, carrot, broccoli, yellow squash, crimini mushroom

Glass of Water

Snack : Blue Corn chips and Guacamole

Glass of Water

Snack : Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Organic Raw Revolution Bar -  cashew, sunflower seed kernel, agave nectar, dates, cocoa, almonds, raspberry powder, sprouted flax seed

Dinner : BBQ organic/free range chicken thighs in gluten free Teriyaki sauce
Green salad - Romaine lettuce (from garden!), cucumber, carrots, mandarin oranges with Tofu Tahini dressings

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8/31/12 Daily Food Journal - Gallstone/Healthy Gallbladder Foods

Tough time getting to sleep last night. Once I did the dreams were vivid and strange. I actually slept in MUCH later than I thought.... So that is what a 1/4 tsp of magnesium feels like at bedtime! It did really help the gallbladder/liver discomfort subside.

Just before bed I read posts from both sides of those who had gotten their gallbladder removed and those who chose diet and lifestyle change while keeping their gallbladder. I saw that many folks had complaints that doctors don't prepare them for the potential side effects after surgery, nor what foods they should eat. No, it doesn't sound like everyone can go back to eating greasy and unhealthy foods as they did before removal. After all, you're removing an organ that stores bile and specifically helps to digest fats, without it bile drips directly into the intestines and on numerous sites I've read this may actually increase the risk of chronic diarrhea or more serious diseases like colon cancer. So as popular as the surgery has become (remember when removing tonsils was popular?) I still feel it needs to be absolutely necessary! The bonus I saw with many folks overall is that they were forced - by their body screaming at them - to eat a healthier diet. Not such a bad mechanism if it actually requires you to live healthier! Who knows, it may prevent some from developing more serious diseases in the future.

I can't help but wonder how the removal of this organ can be seen as the solution. The stones formed in the first place and wouldn't they continue to form if the diet was still the same? People can still get stones in the liver...

Another interesting correlation I've read about is food allergies/sensitivities, low stomach acid, magnesium deficiency and their role in gallbladder health.  

Just briefly I will list some of the common do's and dont's with foods I've come across for those having gallbladder/stone issues. These are merely suggestions I've gathered. You are the best at discerning the needs of your body, but these were some things I commonly found- a very alkaline diet (minus meats and grains):

DO Eat:
Beets
Cucumber
Celery
Carrots
Sweet Potato
Asparagus
Artichoke
Zucchini
Green Beans
Fish (salmon, freshwater white fish)
Baby Greens
Chard
Garlic
Ginger
Lemons
Apples (green)
Berries
Pears
Avocado
Parsnip
Radish
Seaweed
Turmeric
Flax Oil/seed
Coconut Oils
Olive Oil
Rice, Millet, Quinoa (my additions)

DON'T Eat:
Heavy fats/deep fried foods
Eggs
Dairy (Milk, cheese, ice cream, sour cream)
Gluten (Wheat, Barley, Rye, etc)
Corn
Poultry
Red Meat
Coffee/Black Tea
Carbonated beverages
Alcohol
Refined/processed sugar
Cabbage family
Nuts
Oranges/Grapefruit

My biggest challenges from this list are: no chicken, corn, or dairy. I've found my body is more sensitive at times than others too. Sometimes I can do dairy and be fine, maybe my gallbladder enjoys processing the fat that day :) Same goes for chicken and corn. There is a balance to be had with fat intake. If I go "no fat" I'm doing myself a diservice. I need to eat some in the form of oil or avocado, at least, otherwise there is discomfort. Personally I've found my gallbladder speaks most when I: a) need to eat, b) have eaten too much at one time, or c) I am under too much stress. My body is the teacher and I try to be a good student (most of the time). We've become so accustomed to convenience and those foods aren't usually the most optimal choices for our bodies. Time to listen and re-learn how to keep the body healthy!
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This morning I diverted from my "routine" and went out to breakfast. Seemed like a morning to give my gallbladder some work...?

Milk Thistle (2 caps)
1/8 tsp Mag

Breakfast: Taco Salad- Baby greens, spinach, green onion, refried pinto beans, chicken, corn tortilla chips, guacamole, salsa, small amount of grated cheese
Glass of Apple Juice
Digest Basic Digestive Enzyme

Cup of Rooibos Chai

Lunch: Leftover Taco Salad
Digest Basic Digestive Enzyme

Afternoon :  12oz. Green Juice- Chard, Dandelion, Cucumber, Celery, Carrot (not green...), Green Apple, Pear, Ginger, Lemon, 1/4 tsp flax meal

Dinner : Leftover Salmon Salad (1/4-1/3c) with cultured veggies and tiny drizzle of Tofu Tahini dressing

Snack : Organic Raw Revolution Bar- cashews, dates, sunflower seed kernels, agave nectar, almonds, sprouted flax seed (GB wasn't a big fan of this tonight...then I looked at Total Fat: 14g/2g Sat ~ Yowza!)

12oz Green Juice

Journaling this is turning out to be really helpful for me to see what I am ingesting, my reactions and the habits I have. Thanks to my friend Diane in NC that suggested I do this!