Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Beets.. Need I say more...

One of my favorite foods are beets... my Aussie roots may come into play here... even at McDonald's, there are beets on burgers, in salads.. and I love them... 
Any Salad Bar worthy of a trip must have a large supply of beets....  Here are the health benefits.

Beets are high in Vitamins and Minerals...
Potassium, Magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, vitamins A,BC, Beta-carotene, beta-cyanine and folic acid. There are the main ones but there are so many more... They also work at a cleanser for the liver... 
Some of the nutrients are also used to fight depression and it is said they are nature's Viagra...

Also They are a GREAT source of Energy.. 
They are low in calories and high in sugar (BUT the sugar is released into your system slowly)

There is only one warning... You can poop and pee red and or pink.. That is normal.. but if you are not aware of this, it can cost you a bit of worry and for some with digestive issues, a trip to the er. 

So remember, when you have eaten beets... so there are no surprises the next day.. :) 

I used my spirilizer to make beet noodles.. and they were fabulous.. Remember to wear gloves.... they will stain.
Once I spirilized them, I used a little olive oil and baked them for 8 minutes at 425.. I had pesto on them... 
Ended up eating the whole beet.. It was awesome..... 
Here are the pics...




Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Home and Health Organics...Here we go...

I have waited for awhile to start this blog... But there are so many ways we can stay healthy and still be cost effective, not only of our $ but of our time....
My first love is the Spiralizer... you can buy them online.. but I got mine at Cost Plus... and I love it...

As time passes, I will be blogging about how I personally integrate healthier choices into my life....

My son had adopted a healthier lifestyle years ago and currently works and lives in Santa Cruz as a sports and body work practitioner... He attended the National Holistic Institute after finishing his Bachelors at the University of California , Santa Cruz... I dedicate this blog to him...
Here is his link if you are in the Santa Cruz area...

One of the most important points to remember.. Push yourself, challenge yourself.. to your own personal limits.. NEVER push past your limits...

Taking care of yourself means being kind to yourself and being fully in control of your choices...

I am also working on a web store that will have organic products for your home and health.. Right now it is pretty generic.. but over time you will see it transform... www.HomeandHealthOrganics.com 


Loving Today,
Kendall