Category: Body

Organic: To Buy or Not To Buy?

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I made the decision to increase organic / decrease non-organic food intake in 2014 based on the obvious issue of the chemical pesticides found in our fruits and vegetables and the chemical preservatives found in processed food.  While this is still my number one reason for continuing the move toward a more organic lifestyle, there is more than just the hazard of ingesting chemicals to be considered.  Time.com points out that in the latest studies focusing on nutrition, 12 studies have found evidence that organic is more nutritious than conventional by having more vitamin C, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids.  The July 2014 British Journal of Nutrition reports that organic crops contain, on average, 17% more antioxidants than crops grown conventionally.   Continue reading “Organic: To Buy or Not To Buy?” →

Fresh Take on an Egg Sandwich

SuzetteDill Dip Blend Recipes

 

This is a great alternative to an egg salad sandwich with mayonaise.  If you are gluten free and have not yet discovered Schar rolls, they are a must try!  I have not found them locally but order them from Amazon.  I will admit they aren’t cheapest gluten free option I’ve found, but once you try one you’ll understand why I no longer use anything else for my sandwiches!

1 hard boiled organic egg, sliced

3 tablespoons soft goat cheese

1/2 teaspoon Wildtree Dill Dip Blend

2 teaspoons Wildtree Basil Pesto Grapeseed Oil

1 Schar Gluten Free Ciabatta Roll

Brush grapeseed oil on sliced ciabatta roll and toast on sandwich press.  Combine goat cheese and dill dip blend and spread on toasted bun.  Top with sliced egg and serve.  Yummo!

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Slow Cooker Carnitas

SuzetteFajita Seasoning Blend Recipes

Pork Roast

¾ cup organic chicken broth

¾ cup beer (or more chicken broth)

2 tablespoons Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil

Fresh ground sea salt & pepper

1 bunch chopped green onion

1 bunch minced cilantro

1 cup salsa

1 can chopped chiles

1 teaspoon Wildtree Fajita Seasoning

1 ½ teaspoons Wildtree Garlic Galore Seasoning

Combine all ingredients in crockpot.  (If you’re working, you can do this the night before and refrigerate overnight so that all you have to do is turn on the crockpot in the morning!)  Cook on high 30-60 minutes, then low 6-8 hours.  Shred pork and return to crockpot with juices.

Serve in warmed tortillas (I use corn tortillas because I avoid wheat, but you can use whichever you choose.  It would also be good in flatbread!)  Add toppings of your choice.  I like chopped onion, shredded cheese and a little sour cream.  Delicioso!

Good-For-You Chicken Noodle Soup

SuzetteAdobo Seasoning Recipes

This recipe is quick and easy, and the flavors are oh so yummo!

Bring to a boil and then simmer until carrots are tender (30-40 minutes):

Shredded chicken from 1 rotisserie chicken

1 32-oz box organic chicken broth

4 organic carrots, cut up

2 organic celery stalks, diced

 

Then add:

15 oz can organic corn

4 oz can organic mushrooms

2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon Wildtree Herbes de Provence Blend

1/2 teaspoon Wildtree Adobo Seasoning

Bring above to a boil, then add:

1 1/2 cups gluten free rotini pasta.  Boil 10 minutes, then serve.  Delish!