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The Clean Plate Club

March 5, 2015

~by Sheila Garcia I come from a poor background. I was raised in a tiny two-bedroom apartment with eight people. And our pantries weren’t full – not even with the ‘staples’. So when we had a plate of food put in front of us, we were expected to eat everything on it, even if we…

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2015 Body Transformation Challenge

January 15, 2015

Hey, I hope you are having a great day! But I just want to give you a quick heads up. The price is jumping up on the 2015 Body Transformation Challenge (where you can lose 10-22 pounds of fat quickly and easily) in the next few hours. Actually the price goes up in just a few…

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CHRISTMAS CREAMED KALE

December 18, 2014

~Recipe by She-Gar-C In my house, creamed kale is a traditional side we eat, that goes along with the ham or goose, Jerusalem artichokes, and home-made au gratin potatoes.  It is beyond delicious and takes like a present all by itself! 2 pounds kale, stalks removed 4 tbs butter 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 tsp…

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SANTA'S COOKIES & COW NECTAR: Does milk really do a body good?

December 18, 2014

~By Sheila Garcia Studies suggest perhaps not!  It sure is fun to dip those (organic and whole-food) cookies, though, right?? Depending on who you ask, a gallon of milk a day will either turn you into a muscle-bound machine or make you fat along with having some serious sinus congestion and acne. There’s a lot…

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Roasted Carrots with Tarragon & Almonds

December 2, 2014

~Recipe by She-Gar-C Looking for a delicious-but-healthy holiday side dish?  These WILL NOT let you down! 1 pnd bag carrots, washed, dried, and cut into large pieces (or just use baby carrots) 4 sprigs tarragon, coarsely chopped 1/2 bag sea salt & cracked black pepper sliced almonds extra virgin olive oil (evoo) sea salt pepper…

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RED & GREEN: The Holiday Colors That Can Kill You

December 2, 2014

~by Sheila Garcia For some time now, companies have been adding dyes to a slew of products including food, candies, drinks, toothpastes and shampoos. They do it because these dyes are cheaper, more stable and brighter than most natural colorings. But how safe are these chemicals? Could they be putting your family at risk? Red food coloring…

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TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING TURKEY

November 20, 2014

recipe by She Gar-C Want a success-of-a-turkey that’s crispy-on-the-outside-and-juicy-in-the-middle?? I GUARANTEE this recipe will make you the best traditional-style turkey you’ve ever had!   I make compound butter the night before by taking room-temperature butter and a ton of rosemary, thyme, sage, and parsley chopped super-fine, mixing them up and rolling it in a log…

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Inside Out!

November 20, 2014

~by Sheila Garcia What is chiropractic?  And is it for you?  And how does it compare to doctor care? The word “chiropractic” comes from the Greek words cheir (hand) and praxis (action), and simply means “done by hand.” Note that the word “chiropractic,” while a bit awkward, is the actual name of the profession. A…

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Lickin' Yer Chops

November 6, 2014

~Recipe by She-Gar-C Special treat for autumn: Seasoned chops over fig risotto with baked apples. WOO! SEASONED CHOPS 8 boneless pork chops cooking spray sea salt pepper garlic powder paprika cumin Sprinkle chops on both sides with seasoning to your taste.  Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray (see notes).  Lay chops on baking sheet, spray…

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Readers – DIGEST!

November 6, 2014

~By Sheila Garcia For some of us, digestive discomfort has become a fact of life. We complain about everyday conditions like occasional gas, bloating and irregularity, and we just assume it’s something we can’t escape. Common digestive problems include heartburn/GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), and IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). Symptoms may include…

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