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Freshen Up Your Water with Cucumber

February 13th, 2011

Cucumber water is commonly offered at spas for it’s refreshing taste.  Cucumber works to set your body temperature at a healthy level which makes it an excellent choice for those hot summer days.

The benefits of cucumbers also include regulating blood pressure, a natural diuretic, promotes hair growth, and helps to reduce water retention.

To make your own cucumber water simply cut half of a fresh cucumber into thin slices, leaving the skin on, and add them to a pitcher of water.  Let it set for at least thirty minutes in the refrigerator and then give it a stir.  The longer you let it set the more refreshing cucumber flavor the water will have.

Enjoy!

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Coconut Fried Zucchini

October 26th, 2010

Coconut Fried Zucchini

Coconut Fried Zucchini

1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1/2 tsp. coconut vinegar
Onion slices
Oregano, sea salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini, onion and sprinkle spices over top. Cook until cooked.

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Sausage and Cabbage Stir Fry P3

September 3rd, 2010

Sausage and Cabbage Stir fry

2pkg Sugar free cheese sausage
1 Red pepper diced
1 Green bell pepper diced
1 Onion diced
1 tsp MCT Oil
Dash of Braggs Amino Acids
3 Cups of shredded cabbage

Stir fry the meat and veggies until done with the added spices of your choice. After the meat and veggies are just about ready add in the shredded cabbage and stir fry mixing continiously for about 2-3 minutes. This will give you the cabbage fried rice texture. This recipe is for the whole family which is why I made it a large batch. Adjust the recipe accordingly if only making one serving. My guys love it and it is one of their favs of the hcg diet.

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P2 Cabbage Soup

July 22nd, 2010

If you haven’t tried this recipe it is delicious and I still eat it in P4.

Phase 2 recipe

Chicken & Cabbage Soup

100 grams chicken
2 C. Cabbage
2 C. Low Sodium Chicken Broth (or 1 C. Water, 1 C. broth)
2 Tbsp Bragg’s amino acids
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. Chopped onion
Seasonings to taste: Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Mrs. Dash, salt & pepper

Cook chicken in broth mixture along with spices. Let simmer for a few minutes after the chicken is fully cooked. Add cabbage and cook until desired tenderness of cabbage.

(1 protein, 1 vegetable)

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Roasted Cabbage with Bacon

July 17th, 2010

Green cabbage, chopped 1 – 1 1/2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Onion, chopped (optional) Bacon, cut into small squares Liquid Aminos Lemon Juice Seasonings to desired taste Place chopped cabbage in a baking dish coated with olive oil. Sprinkle onions evenly over cabbage. Mix in olive oil, Liquid Aminos and lemon juice so the cabbage [...]

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Lettuce Wraps

June 25th, 2010

Lettuce Wraps I have had many people ask me how I eat on P4 and I have to say its similar to P2 and P3.  I really just concentrate on eating healthy.  Do I spluge from time to time, yes!  I thought it would be helpful to just share for what I am eating and document [...]

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