Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Crockpot Chicken

Who likes quick and easy? I do!! I do!! Here is a simple recipe for delicious crockpot chicken.
This makes about 5 servings so it can last for a few meals, unless you want to share with your family.

4-5 Boneless Chicken Breasts
1 Packet of Low Sodium Taco Seasoning (see optional recipe below)
1 Packet of Ranch Seasoning (see optional recipe below)
14 oz of Low Sodium Chicken Broth

Combine all ingredients in crockpot and set on low for 5 hours. After 5 hours shred with 2 forks and cook for another 30 minutes.

You can add this in a wrap, on a salad, in a taco. Whatever sounds good to you. I baked 2 corn tortillas in the oven for 10 minutes and made tostadas. I put the chicken on and topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole and some greek yogurt mixed ahead of time with taco seasoning. Yum Yum!

I wanted to make my seasonings a little healthier than the store bought packet so this is what I did!

Ranch Seasoning Mix
2 tbsp dried parsley
2 tsp dried dill
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried chives
pinch of salt

Combine all together

Taco Seasoning Mix
1 tbsp chili powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Combine all together

Enjoy!!

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Why Cleanse


Why Cleanse

7 GOOD REASONS TO CLEANSE 

1. Strengthen the Immune System.
Cleansing impurities and flooding the body with high grade essential nutrients allows the internal body to strengthen its immune system. 

2. Support your Vital Organs.
Gentle cleansing allows your vital organs (liver, colon, urinary tract, sweat glands, skin pores, lymphatic system etc.) to perform their functions more efficiently. 

3. Eliminate Unhealthy Cravings and Support Healthy Brain Chemistry.
Cleansing and replenishing allows the internal body to convert nutrients into healthy brain chemical that create an environment that craves good nutritious food. 

4. Slow the Effect of Aging.
Cleansing and replenishing allows our cells the ability to attack the effects of aging head on. 

5. Lose Weight and Feel Great.
Cleansing aids in the body’s ability to flush fat and increase metabolism. 

6. Love you Liver.
A clean liver supports metabolism and fat burning ability. 

7. Restore Antioxidants.
Antioxidants are substances that block and destroy free radicals.

Why do we need to DETOX or CLEANSE 

Today’s modern living can contribute to the build up of toxins in our bodies:- pollution, chemicals, food additives and colours, chemical sprays, pharmaceuticals, dust, smog, household cleaning products, cigarette smoke and processed foods these build up in you body over the years. 

Over the past 50 years many man-made chemicals have been invented that can cause our bodies to overload themselves with dangerous toxins, these need to be eliminated from the body by cleansing or they will accumulate in you body and may cause it to start to shut it down. 

They can also cause you to feel tied, unable to concentrate, sleeplessness, moodiness, illness, allergic reactions, less energy, weight gain and even diseases. Toxins also make recovery from illness difficult.

Have you ever wondered why you or your parents can’t do the things you used to do when you get older or why you put on weight as you age and it gets harder to get rid of it?

Your body is clogged and is in need of an overhaul, tune and service. It needs a cleanse on a cellular level.  According to Eastern medicine the body is connected to meridians and these meridians cause a flow of energy (Chi), toxic accumulation may prevent the flow of Chi and may lead to many degenerative diseases. 

Imagine not changing an oil filter in you car or an air conditioner’s filter for 30, 40 or more years would it still be going? How are old are you? And when was the last time you cleaned your bodies filters?  We have never been shown how to help the body function correctly by detox or cellular cleansing. WHY NOT? Until now! 

Cleansing can also help to re build you immune system so that recovery is quicker if and when you get sick, restore your energy and strength.
 
Do you body a favor, rejuvenate your system by cleansing. 

Isagenix “Cleanse For Life” is the answer.  

Beware of some of the detox programs on the market as they are flush your system using laxatives and diuretics. Isagenix is a gentle cellular cleanse program.

Contact me at allimagit@gmail.com for more information.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe

 
 Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

• 20 oz extra lean ground turkey
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 ½ cups frozen corn kernels
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (28oz) can low sodium crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15oz) can low sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (1.25 oz) package chili seasoning mix
• ½ tsp salt

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: low fat shredded Colby and jack cheese blend, finely chopped red onion , sour cream

1. Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over med-high heat, stirring until turkey crumbles and is no longer pink, drain. Spoon mixture into slow cooker. Stir in corn and next 7 ingredients until well blended.

2. Cook at HIGH 4-5 hours or at LOW 6-8 hours. Serve with desired toppings

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 158 (not including toppings)