![]() So in love with the deliciousness from nature... Cinnamon Lavender Honey. A fun taste test with a friends farmhouse honey, that was brought to a higher level of immunity boost by adding cinnamon and lavender. There are so many ways to enjoy, drizzled on multigrain buttered toast. An absolutely divine addition in morning oatmeal, or stirred into hot tea. We just may decide this one we cant live without...stay tuned for "RFA" Real Food Advocate training in the future. Fueling the Mind and Body with Real Food ....Your RFA Real Food Advocate ; MEG John Maxwell Team "Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time" " The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth" - John Maxwell
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![]() A favorite fresh taste of morning juice... Ginger, Lemon, added to carrots, celery, apple tend to be basics, with other citrus fruits and a variety of veggies help to change it up. The entire atmosphere changes in the kitchen while fresh pressed juices create amazing aromas filling the air tantalizing your sense of smell. Each ingredient has its function toward building your immunities back up, while encouraging toxins to move along through ones digestive system. Were finding focus ... "eating your way back" to health with beautiful food choices to assist your body to heal. Cheers! On the Journey... "You will never change your life until you change something you do daily" - John C Maxwell Fueling the Mind and Body with Real Food .... Your RFA Real Food Advocate ; MEG John Maxwell Team
ONIONS: Natural Antibiotics![]() ONIONS! I found out onions hold the power in almost any form, shape, color, fresh, raw or cooked ... They now make their way into every pan, pot, bowl created to increase health and wellness in the Real Food world. Its an unbeatable immunity boost concoction especially combining with fresh ginger, garlic, and herbs such as turmeric, cinnamon, lemon grass and sea salt. The investment into personal health is so worth the time and effort that comes from feeling energized and healthy. Fueling the Mind and Body with Real Food .... Your RFA Real Food Advocate ; MEG John Maxwell Team Soups . Stew . Sides. Salads ![]() WOW Wow! We are creating menus in South Florida ... All this for $38.67 really stretching the shopping dollars. Our real food advocate mission is to work with many different desires joining the health and wellness journey. Encouragement found at the intersection of desire to shift and change, our clients find themselves stepping forward into the goals they have defined. This shopping trip hit the mark providing proteins, fresh berries, veggies, salad fixings and almond milk. We were not trying to be gluten free, dairy free, organic or vegetarian. But a step forward in desiring real food focus in the household lifestyle shift, without added sugar, to accomplish a custom set of goals and challenges. We recognize that small incremental consistent steps begin right where we find ourselves, no judgement just the desire to work towards higher health and wellness. “Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” -John C. Maxwell, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential ![]() Recreation in the outdoors brings such amazing benefits. ..all things real and lifestyle reality.... Decided it was time to get out and jump on a road trip....choices were made through this filter: Do something NEW Choose something never done before Outdoor focus to make a memory...fresh air.. sunshine... Do what you love or fear depending on your goals Our Wins... We had never been car camping and life has its priorities... So our recreation trip included these; "So many beaches...so little time... Time to explore South Florida" We never knew! Hatchbacks are sooo cool!! For Real!! We found the "dog friendly" world... beaches.. campsites and more "Truffle" Says; "We are having quite the adventure...I met so many people yesterday...a jellyfish and alot of dogs.. Mom says its so nice to find dog friendly beaches... they really are friendly (LOL) She was inspired to do this "sleep in the car road trip" Not sure what she means cause I've always slept in the car...well but its new that she did too... Whatever a bucket list is..she says lots of people have one.... anyways...till next time" Enjoy the Journey... Find ways to explore! ... “If we are growing we are always going to be outside our comfort zone.” –John Maxwell Fueling the Mind and Body with Real Food .... Your RFA Real Food Advocate ; MEG John Maxwell Team ![]() GRATEFUL.. THANKFUL ... BEING .... ON PURPOSE and INTENTIONAL Life has many twists and turns, "left fields" you feel stuck in without any action ... or holding the "catchers mitt "with more action then you are prepared to deal with and perhaps endure.... Breathing in Grateful and Thankful no matter the circumstances reminds our minds and body to release the pressure of the unknown to Live Life with Chosen Peace and Acceptance.. BE in the Present...Before you know it the present will be the past... "BE" FORE you DO... you must "BE" ..FOCUS on "BE' ING better on the INSIDE then OUTSIDE" Character Matters..... Fueling the Mind and Body with Real Food .... Your RFA Real Food Advocate ; MEG John Maxwell Team ![]() “Success is...knowing your purpose in life, growing to reach your maximum potential, and sowing seeds that benefit others.” -John C Maxwell ![]() while Delicious beyond imagination ... ohhh so flavorful ....a pot of comfort to encourage immunity strength with additional benefits that include sugar and preservative free made from scratch while investing into personal health and wellness. Special Spice Blend includes spices known for anti inflammatory characteristics, boosting your immune system to resist germs. Enjoying the smell of simmering smells taking the winter blues away with Ginger, Cinnamon, Turmeric , Curry, Garlic, Lemongrass, sea salt, pepper. Your Real Food Advocate RFA www.realfoodadvocate.net Fueling the Mind and Body with Real Food .... Your RFA Real Food Advocate ; MEG John Maxwell Team ![]() The lifestyle shift to consume what truly feeds your body and soul make all the difference!! I personally love to hold an actual book in my hands....with a highlighter pen close by. I dare you to fall in love with the building blocks to invest in your future health one ingredient at a time. Start with real and raw.... slow it down to enjoy immunity building to deter disease ... bring balance to your mind...resource reading.. journal your progress sprinkled with grateful and thankful to complete. " Goals may give focus, But dreams give power" Personal growth wisdom from best seller author John Maxwell's wisdom to fuel the lifestyle shift as we dig deep to get healthy in mind and body. Personalized Plans with your needs in mind. Interactive Group Workshops & Retreats through RFA Real Food Advocate. www.realfoodadvocate.net ; Fueling the Mind and Body with Real Food .... Your RFA Real Food Advocate ; MEG John Maxwell Team ![]() Quote from "No Limits" “What stops people from reaching their capacity often isn’t lack of desire ...... It’s usually lack of awareness.” -John Maxwell
So if you are like most of us.. our daily responsibilities can get the best of us...and we often forget to hydrate enough throughout our day. It takes a small amount of planning to have fresh ingredients on hand. I do my best to include fresh lemons on the ingredient shopping list for home and work. When you add fresh lemon to your water, detoxing benefits are yours as you sip throughout the day.
But what if you prep "spa or detox water" as you run errands to and from work...now that's luxurious and certainly brings benefits of investing in special effort on your part! In traveling around the state of Washington always looking for the lovely fresh fruits and berries in delicious for ice water add..and yes I definitely eat them at the bottom of the cup for an extra boost of nutrition. Cheers to good health and best choices. Loving the lifestyle shift www.realfoodadvocate.net Make it Real: Herbs...Fresh Fruit...Citrus...they make everything taste better...all part of natures plan to boost your immunities and energize your body without inflammation and disease.
We've been there... HBP, Mental Exhaustion, Brain Fog, Anxiety, Depression... Its worth fighting to get your health back by making it real. Join us on the journey to learn DIY Tips, Tricks & Health & Wellness Lifestyle Hacks. Start with our 28 Day Challenge ..plan to join our community, schedule yourself into one of our small groups or attend one of our delicious REAL FOOD RETREATS... so many options to get started on transforming your tomorrow. www.realfoodadvocate.net
LOVING our new pan from Bed Bath & Beyond... Red Copper 12 in, stovetop & oven up to 450 Degrees
REAL FOOD is not found in a cereal box! And just to emphasize the point even our puppies know boxed cereal is simply not fit for consumption...filled with sugar, colors, preservatives, and fluff that tastes ohhh so good but does absolutely nothing to nourish the living body of humans and pets.
Its time to go through the cupboards...assess the value behind the doors, in the bags and boxes. What did you discover about yourself? How much was real food? What clues are on the labels? Are the contents inside loaded with sugar ? Be sure to review the ingredient list carefully. Chances are if you cant pronounce something, and the list is really long, best to avoid. So this exercise will create an awareness that may result in feeling stuck on snack and breakfast choices. Join our REAL FOOD ADOCATE community to explore and learn together. www.realfoodadvocate.net
How I love my newest discovery of spiralized zucchini and yellow squash. You cant help but notice how much easier your digestion process feels for the rest of the night. Its perfect for so many who need to find a Gluten Free GF "spaghetti" option. This gives multiple choice options for Vegetarian, Paleo, Keto, Gluten Free and more. We used grass fed beef, creating a homemade marinara simmering with specifically selected herbs to reduce inflammation, improve mental clarity.. all that done through Real Food.
There are many choices from basically a hand twist by "Veggetti", or hand crank from "Cuisinart" to the "Veggie Bullet", fully electric that spits out the circular spirals literally in seconds. These are a few examples we tested and there are many more. Today while the snow fell…it was a great day to explore ancient grains filled with flavor and free from GMO changes, todays test.. a GF Scone Recipe that was delicious. We chose to have a bit of savory to join up with naturally light sugar free fruit preserves. nicely enhancing fresh ginger, shredded cheese and craisins.
2 ¾ cups flour (Premium Gold) GF Flour includes, Amaranth, Buckwheat and more. (All in 1 True Replacement for All-Purpose Flour) ½ cup Butter ( Coconut Oil option) 3 Teas Baking Power (aluminum free) 2 Tab Sugar 1/3-1/2 cup Almond/Coconut milk 1/2 Teas Salt ½ cup Craisins 1 cup grated cheese (optional) 2 Eggs ¼ Fresh Grated Lemon Zest 1/8 cup Couscous 2 Teas Vanilla 1 Tab Fresh Minced Ginger Dry ingredients – Mix lightly, and cut in butter; add fluid, do not overmix. Hand form. Real Food comes in many naturally Gluten Free (GF) ingredients. The base recipe gives you lots of options to add or delete your ingredient list.
Tomato Paste 6 oz (1 part)
Water 12 oz (2 parts) Garlic 1 teas minced ( fresh or dehydrated) Sea Salt 1 teas Italian herbs 1 tab Brown sugar (opt)1 tab Herb Combo (opt)1 tab (equal of turmeric, curry, ginger, lemongrass, ½ pepper, cinnamon, coriander) Milk 12 oz ( 2 parts) Apples are for love...and for keeping the doctor away...along with real nourishment. Whether you eat them fresh, or cook them down into applesauce...or apple butter...they are not only delicious but nutritious. As your REAL FOOD ADOCATE we love to share where you can find the fun activities... A workshop for Heirloom Apple Butter Make & Take classes may be reserved through the Cashmere Cider Mill in North Central Washington. Your group reservation will need to be planned in advance to accommodate a special occasion, family reunion, bachelorette party, Date nights and more :) This very cool activity is part of REAL FOOD RETREATS, a 5 day, 4 night inclusive getaway offered in Washington, & Florida. Real Food Retreats Reservations may be booked through www.realfoodadvocate.net ![]() but I have always loved cinnamon, as a little girl I favored cinnamon sprinkled on whole grain toast instead of jams or jellies. As an adult I choose to add cinnamon to most all hot beverages consumed in my day. Its difficult to choose a favorite in the world of spice, but cinnamon certainly is a common ingredient worldwide. By just reaching in the kitchen cupboard you will discover the many secret health weapons found through spices. Many report feeling benefit from their blood sugar seeming more balanced, sugar cravings are calmed, and much more. The simple ways my day includes cinnamon... Sprinkled onto almond milk or coconut milk hot chocolate Oatmeal for breakfast Whole grain pancakes smeared with coconut oil, sea salt, & cinnamon Savory herb mixture recipe that we make monthly which includes cinnamon, a daily sprinkle on eggs, oatmeal, salad, and meats Sweet Potatoes Cinnamon offers a wide variety of neurological benefits, its amazing qualities increase brain health shown through rigorous studies. Five proven brain benefits of cinnamon are shared here.
Today I picked up "Apple Cider Vinegar" Natures Healing Miracle by Bragg Health Crusades , Patricia Bragg Health & Lifestyle Educator one of Americas Pioneers.
This is a wonderful review for me, the lifestyle shift plays out in so many ways, choices of my daily habits, eating choices, reading material, how I spend my time, and how my thoughts affect my actions. This caught my emotions and heart in the struggle today and what a great reminder... Thank you Christian D Larson Pain..the kind that cancels out your daily plans, paralyzes your schedule, challenges your mind, and so much more.
My years spent in pregnancy, & multiple C-Sections brought back pain, intermittent, crippling, and the answers were rare as I struggled to find the reasons. I found myself immersed in x Rays, doctors prescribing anti-inflammatories, couch sleeping not out of choice but necessity while unable to walk to the nearest bed. Due to my legs being a full inch shorter one from another, aggravation would occur, inflammation setting into lower spine. I found that the spine alignment or in my case, not aligned will depend on proper muscle care to hold the spine in place correctly. The back spasms would throw me uncontrollably to the ground unable to stand, walk, or take care of necessities. I vividly remember the day I was unable to stand fully upright during x rays...what humiliation... How I wish I knew then how inflammation may come for a visit and take up residence far too long...but there are far better options then prescribed medications. Most pain really does come from inflammation with so many natural remedies and options to change the course. Thankfully a physical therapist described how best to work with the challenges and encouraged a required lifestyle shift.... Today, 20 years from pregnancies and back spasms, I realize how thankful I am for lifestyle changes made so long ago....and how far away from anti-inflammatory medications I have come, my journey has definite measured success. |
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