Sweet treats are my kryptonite!

Ugh, I am feeling the effects of the holidays now! Moody, bloated, tired, and shamefully disappointed in my self control. I will beat myself up over this for a few days, then jump back on my (let it go) mentality so I can focus on setting and attaining my new goals, which I will rock and conquer!
I will say that I am just so glad I didn’t go with my traditional baking adventures this year and stuck to just making one batch of these Italian Christmas Cookies (gluten free of course).It is sad to say that one batch makes 100 of these devilish cookies that sit and taunt me, begging me to come over and just have one more, but who am I kidding, every time I walk past that container I am taking 3-4 at a clip!!!

Shame on me!! Okay, okay enough complaining about what is in the past, what’s done is done and the only thing I can do is not stress and obsess over it because raising my cortisol levels (ugly little belly fat increasing hormones) will not help my overall goal, which is being fit and healthy. So what is your cheat treat kryptonite?  I know I am so not alone on this one!

I hope you all had a beautiful holiday spent with your loved ones, building amazing memories that will last a lifetime.  Good night beautiful peeps.

Mozzarella, Roasted Pepper, Basil Stuffed Chicken Breast with Garlic Roasted Broccoli and Brown Rice

Good evening beautiful!

This meal is definitely a go to in our household. It is so quick, simple and inexpensive to make, that even on your busiest night this can be made and served within the hour. Check out the recipe Below!

Chicken stuffed with Mozzarella, Basil, and Roasted Red Peppers

Ingredients:

4-5 Chicken Breasts

4-5 Slices of Mozzarella Cheese

4-5 Roasted Red Peppers In A Jar

8-10 Fresh Basil Leaves

Garlic Powder

Onion Powder

Himalayan Sea Salt

Black Pepper

Thyme

Dried Sage

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400*.

Cut a Pocket into each chicken breast.

Place a red pepper, slice of mozzarella, 2 basil leaves in each chicken breast.

Place in a glass pan, then sprinkle tops with, salt, pepper, onion, garlic thyme, and sage.

Bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes, or until chicken is done.

 

Oven Roasted Broccoli

Ingredients:

3-4 Fresh Broccoli Crowns, cut into florets

3-4 Tablespoons Minced Garlic

Onion Powder

Garlic Powder

Himalayan Sea Salt

Black Pepper

Olive Oil

Chicken Broth

Instructions:

Preheat Oven 400*.

Line a large cookie sheet with tinfoil.

Place broccoli in a single layer onto cookie sheet.

Drizzle olive oil, add an 1/8 of a cup of chicken broth.

Sprinkle minced garlic, garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper to taste.

Cook 10 minutes or until bright green. Do not over cook.

 

Brown Rice: Cook Following Package Instructions.

 

I hope you and your loved ones enjoy this recipe as much as my family does!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

 

 

So What Is So Special About Shakeology?

Good Morning Beautiful!

So today I want to discuss Shakeology, and what makes it so special compared to other products on the market. But, I also want to explain to you a few things about nutrition first. This way you will see why Shakeology is such an important part of your daily nutritional arsenal, and why it is, truly something special!

Did you know that the Department of Agriculture states that:

9 out of 10 Americans are deficient in potassium

8 out of 10 are deficient in vitamin E

7 out of 10 are deficient in calcium

50% are deficient in vitamin A, C, and magnesium?

Based on these numbers the likely hood that you are deficient in at least one of these groups is extremely high!

According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC):

More than half of the population is deficient in Vitamin D, which means that there is an immense need for supplementation.

All of the above statistics point to the fact that a large majority of our population is micronutrient deficient and in need of proper supplementation.

Research has shown micronutrient deficiency to be scientifically linked to a higher risk of being overweight/ obesity and other dangerous and debilitating diseases. With more than two-thirds of the U.S. population overweight or obese, and research showing that one-third are on a diet at any given time, a need existed to determine whether current popular diet plans could protect followers from micronutrient deficiency by providing the minimum levels of 27 micronutrients, as determined by the U.S. Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) Reference Daily Intake (RDI) guidelines.

With that said, Vitamin Deficiency has been known to cause an 80% increase in the likelihood of becoming overweight/obese and is scientifically linked to other illnesses including; resistance to infection, birth defects, cancer, cardiovascular disease, chronic inflammation, and osteoporosis, just to name a few. Thus, meaning that you are 80% more likely to develop one of these illnesses. The truth can be scary!

So, what do we do about this?? Do we just throw up our hands and continue to say oh well? Let me ask you this, if your child was ill and your pediatrician said the only way to help heal your child is to put your child on a special diet, take them to xyz specialists for xyz treatments, would you do it?? Of course you would! Well, this is no different, and that  is where Shakeology comes in to play an important role in your health as well as your families.

 Let’s talk about this amazing source of dense nutrition.

So what is Shakeology?

Shakeology is a whole food and vitamins all in one, that’s right you read that right, an actual whole food and vitamins!

It is not a weight loss shake nor a protein shake. It is literally just dense nutrition.

Shakeology contains 70 healthy ingredients

It does NOT contain artificial colors, flavors, sugars, soy, high fructose corn syrup.

It covers your basic nutrition needs for the day.

It is flexible in calories to meet individual needs

Because this is 100% nutrition you can even give it to your children at 1/3 of a scoop per day.

It contains Superfoods such as Adaptogens and Phytonutrients to help build your immune system and helps you become and internal powerhouse!

Reduces inflammation, which is the number 1 cause of all disease such as, migraines, eczema, heart disease and arthritis. They all start with chronic inflammation.

Repairs your GI Track: Digestive enzymes clean out your digestive track and primes it to absorb nutrients. Did you know that the nutrients from food is absorbed through the microvilli and the villi in our small intestines?

It is also certified low on the glycemic index.

So what has Shakeology done for me??

I have Celiac Disease, and to keep it brief on the explanation of what this autoimmune disease does, the villi and microvilli I described above gets block by the gluten in foods, which then prevented my body from absorbing nutrients. So I was seriously nutrient deficient. I started  drinking Shakeology close to a year ago now, and I have had some major improvements in my health since then, and these are the changes that I have had happen:

I sleep so much better

I wake up feeling rested

I have more energy

I no longer NEED caffeine

I no longer crave bad foods, as a matter of fact yesterday, for example, I was actually craving brussel sprouts. LOL

My hair, skin, and nails are looking awesome these days. My skin glows, may nails are no longer brittle, and my hair is getting thicker and growing faster!

I have lost some weight

I haven’t gotten sick; not even a mild cold

I have saved money since I am replacing a meal with a shake. Gluten Free foods are not CHEAP! EEK!

I used to get headaches in the afternoon, I haven’t had one in over 11 months.

Brain Fog (which is a symptom of Celiac Disease) has not come into annoy me in over 10 months.

Oh and I have always bruised easily, but haven’t gotten a bruise in months, and trust me I am a klutz, I am always banging into something. LOL

That is all I can remember now, but as you can see, I have definitely had some major changes in my life since drinking Shakeology every day.

Now I do have to say, I am not a doctor, and since every body is different, results are not a guarantee. Please always speak to your doctor before starting a new supplement.

To order Shakeology just click on the link below!
http://www.shakeology..com/barbarayodice

Happy Friday!!!!

source: Calton Nutrition

Let’s Talk Nutrition For Your Loved One’s And Yourself

Hey Beautiful!

The sun is shining, the rain has ended, so enjoy this glorious day! I hope you all woke up this morning with your happy faces and put on your confidence pants to make the best of this day, I know I did! Before I head out to help out, I wanted to take a few minutes to discuss nutrition with you, especially supplemental nutrition.

I was reading a few articles last night after a question came up about some supplemental nutrition shakes that you can purchase in the store. Now I am all for adding additional supplements to your diet since we live in a world of on the go and fast food now, but are you really getting and giving to your family what you should be putting in your bodies? I am no doctor, but I can tell you that after reading the ingredient list, especially the first few (that is what the bulk of the food is made of in some of these “nutritional shakes”), I was quite shocked to see ingredients such as; Corn Maltodextrin, Sugar, Canola Oil! What?! Are you kidding me?! How are these nutritious? I am sorry, but you can add some vitamins, minerals and protein to ice cream and it doesn’t make it a healthy way to provide your body with what it needs to properly function daily. Did you know to maintain a healthy weight, even lose weight, it all starts in the kitchen? So think about what you eat, your children, your grandparent, parents, etc. and ask yourself, is my diet 80% healthy with a little wiggle room here and there for a cheat night? Am I providing not only for myself but for my family the keys to a healthy life starting in the kitchen?

Now I understand that kids can come with the picky eating gene, I have one of my own 😉 but it doesn’t mean we can’t fake them out with the proper nutritional foods and nutritional supplement that provides their bodies with what it needs. It is sad that we no longer eat to live, but live to eat. We are actually STARVING our bodies from the lack of nutrition, living on carbs, sugar, and preservatives.

Here is a simple way to test your healthy habits:

1. Grab a notebook; can even be logged on your phone, tablet, computer, dry erase board.
2. Start on a Sunday
3. Write down everything you eat
4. Log what time you ate
5. Write down what you were emotionally feeling when you did
6. Write down how you felt physically after
7. Write down how you emotionally felt after
8. Write down what time you became hungry again
9. Note your sleeping habits

By the end of the week, note how you are feeling over all.