Brewed Chocolate for Your Monday Morning (And Every Other Morning!)

Recently, I was introduced to Choffy- 100% pure cacao beans roasted and brewed for a coffee-like drink. It is great by itself or mixed with your morning cup of coffee. Here are some Choffy facts:

  • Has an ORAC rating of 4874.4- more antioxidants than 2 servings of blueberries
  • Only 20 calories per 8 oz cup
  • Contains Theobromine- a long-lasting stimulant that makes the heart’s job easier by dilating the cardiovascular system
  • Contains flavanols which help to prevent vascular disease

Get more information about Choffy here, and if you live along the Space Coast, Tina Descovich can help you get your first bag of Choffy. And it goes fabulously with your morning whole grain toast and sweet hummus!

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by M. Terry on April 30, 2012  •  Permalink
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Why I Love Thursdays!

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Thursdays begin our down time for the weekend. One of my favorite things about today is picking up our organic box of produce from Lily’s Organic Produce. After we pick up Aleyah from school, we swing by and get our fruits and veggies. When we get home, I put the kids to work washing, cutting, and eating. Today, Anna gave the corn on the cob a haircut before they went into the oven. She also helped cut the romaine. Joel helped season the zucchini and squash before they also went into the oven, and Aleyah helped with the romaine after her homework was finished. And what they cut up and fix, they more often than not will also eat. I also love that this box is an assortment of produce, and it makes me try various items that I might not normally purchase at the supermarket. So here’s to Thursday nights at the Terry household!

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by M. Terry on April 26, 2012  •  Permalink
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Bursts of Energy

Here are some helpful tips to increase your energy levels and keep them up throughout the day.

Take a brisk 10 Minute Walk – This elevates your energy levels for 2 hours afterward.

Drink Water– 2/3 of Americans do not drink enough water (I’m guilty!) which can cause dehydration that leads to loss of energy. Drink plenty of water and eat water-based foods such as cucumbers and watermelon.

Eat Nuts– They are loaded with nutrients such as copper, magnesium, selenium and calcium which are needed for balanced energy levels.

Rosemary Spritz– Dr. Oz recommends using a  rosemary energy mist. Place  a sprig of rosemary into a spritzer bottle, fill it with water and let it sit over night. Take it with you, shake it up, and spritz your face for an afternoon energy boost.

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by M. Terry on April 24, 2012  •  Permalink
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Banana “Ice Cream”

My friend Sarah gave me this recipe about a week ago and it’s been used a few times since! So here is the “recipe”:

  • Frozen banana
  • Splash of milk

Place the banana in the blender with just a splash or so of milk. Mix until banana is completely chopped. Serve.

Additional ideas:

  • Cinnamon (we did this)
  • Vanilla or almond extract
  • Granola on top (Sarah said this is yummy)
  • Melted peanut butter on top
  • Mini chocolate chips (on top or gently mixed in)

I hope you enjoy this as much as we do. And thanks to Sarah for this wonderful recipe that we’ve added to our “clean eating” treats!!

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by M. Terry on April 23, 2012  •  Permalink
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Boost the Benefits of Green Tea

A study done at Purdue University found that a squeeze of citrus juice in a cup of green tea significantly increased the absorption of tea’s catechins. Catechins are the antioxidants found in tea that may help battle cancer cells.  When drinking green tea on its own, your body absorbs about 20% of the catechins. But, if you squeeze in a bit of lemon juice, that absorption level jumps to 80%! So enjoy your cup ‘o tea with a squirt of citrus.

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by M. Terry on April 18, 2012  •  Permalink
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Shopping for Organic on a Budget

The biggest challenge to eating whole, clean, and organic is cost. I am unable to purchase everything I would like when it comes to buying organic and all-natural products. I must decide on certain items and against others in order to stay within our budget. Last week, Fox News Health posted 10 Secrets to Affordable Organic Foods. which includes tips such as buying from your local coop, prioritizing your organic purchases, and utilizing frozen foods.

In addition to this, check out the Johnson family’s blog –   True Food Movement -Whole Foods Thrifty Challenge. This family spent just under $490 at Whole Foods for one month’s worth of groceries. She speaks of the challenges of shopping on a budget, but also the rewards of eating whole and clean (even thought it was tough at first!). It’s always helpful to have someone in your shoes to take on a challenge such as this and share their own valuable experiences and tips.

I hope this gives you some helpful hints, and that you are able to find 2 or 3 ways to help you shop for the right foods while not going over budget.

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by M. Terry on April 16, 2012  •  Permalink
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‘Eating Clean (Breakfast) on the Cheap’ – Strawberry Maple Syrup

I made this syrup to go along with the Van’s Waffles that are on sale this week at Publix. By adding the strawberries (also on sale!), it increases the fiber content of the syrup, and therefore lowers the glycemic index of the sweet, pure maple syrup.

Strawberry Maple Syrup

  • 3/4 cups chopped strawberries
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Place all ingredients into a sauce pan. Place over medium heat and allow to warm through- about 4-5 minutes. Serve over Van’s Waffles or your favorite whole grain pancakes. Save the leftover syrup for the morning!

Check out my ‘Eating Clean on the Cheap’ Dinner for this week’s Publix sales ad.

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by M. Terry on April 13, 2012  •  Permalink
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20 Pounds Heavier

According to Gallup’s Annual Health and Healthcare Survey, today’s average American woman weighs 160 pounds. That is UP 20 POUNDS from the 1990s! This increases the likelihood of the “average” woman experiencing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other chronic diseases. How do we combat this epidemic?

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by M. Terry on April 11, 2012  •  Permalink
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Turning 30 Minutes into 12 Hours

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Hit the gym, hit the road, or hit the local track for a vigorous workout, and you will turn that short period of time into a 12 hour metabolism jolt. A strenuous sweat session turns your body into a calorie-burning machine for the next half of a day. Use this fact to motivate yourself to schedule and stick to a daily workout.

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by M. Terry on April 9, 2012  •  Permalink
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Satan’s Greatest “Victory” Was His Greatest Defeat

Satan, the great deceiver and liar, is our ultimate and biggest enemy. The battles we fight here on this earth are spiritual battles fought in the heavenly realms. (Eph. 6) As Satan looked to defeat God, he found Judas, one of the 12 disciples, and sadly “won over” this supposed follower of Jesus, and used him to have Jesus arrested.

Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. Luke 22:3-4

As Satan plotted to defeat Jesus, and ultimately God, the prince of this world never saw that he was ultimately part of God’s redemptive plan for all men. Jesus’ crucifixion appeared to everyone to be the end. However, on Easter morning, the empty tomb proved to be Satan’s greatest defeat and our greatest victory!

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25-36

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by M. Terry on April 8, 2012  •  Permalink
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