Gluten Free, Antioxidant Meal for Skin and Weight Loss – Week One and Going Strong.

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We already know that to be supple and fresh, our skin requires a proper hydration. Such hydration comes not only from the liquid sources like water, but with the foods we consume during the day.

Here's a powerful salad that will for sure pack your body with beneficial nutrients with antioxidant powers. Plus, this food will provide additional hydration to your skin.

Keep in mind – Every day, just a small step like this salad will increase the Radiancy of your skin by the Month's end. Let's stick together in our fun goals and adventures.

Vegetable Medley Salad

Why it is Good

•This meal is Gluten Free.
• Zucchinis are rich in potassium, Vitamins A, C, calcium and iron.
• Tomatoes are packed with Vitamin C and contain lycopene.
• Tomatoes have an alkali power and are rich in water (what a wonder fruit for skin’s daily hydration!)
• Onions contain phytochemicals and the flavonol quercetin=powerful antioxidant that boasts antihistamine action.

All You Need

2 cups zucchini, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 tomato, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1/4 tsp. dried basil
1/2 cup of water
2 tsp. fresh parsley
Handful of your favorite nuts like almonds if you wish
Sea salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

In a med. bowl, mix zucchini, broccoli, tomato, onion, basil, sea salt, and pepper to taste.

Place vegetables in a baking dish over 2 sheets of parchment paper and drizzle with water. Fold edges to seal.

Cook for 15 mins. at 350 F degrees.

Sprinkle with parsley, almonds and serve.

To your healthy and hydrated skin!

To Your Daily Health!

VP Programs Development, ScaleDown for Life
VP Education, GoZonkers Inc.
Founder, CelebrateLifeNutrition.com
Curb Your Appetite – Stop Your Cravings
©2010 Laura Gontchar. All Rights Reserved.

Food for Your Hydrated Skin and Thinner You – Week One.

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Today, I invite you to make this dish. And again, it is Quinoa that will rule your world of great taste and nutrition.

Let's roll our sleeves for a quick and yummy lunch or dinner. No matter what time you pick to treat yourself to this extraordinary wealth of tastes.

Walnut Rosemary Quinoa

Why it is Good

• This meal is Gluten Free.
• Quinoa is a great source of protein, calcium, iron. It contains almost perfect balance of all 8 Essential amino acids (“essential”= humans cannot synthesize it in the body) needed for tissue development.
• Quinoa is high in lysine & cystine amino acids which are the building blocks of protein.
• Approximately 4 oz/day of quinoa (~1/2 cup) will provide a child’s protein needs for one day.
• Quinoa is rich in potassium, Vitamins A & C.

All You Need

1 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 small onion
1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed in boiling water and drained
1 small red bell pepper, diced
3 cups water
1 Tbsp. soy light soy sauce
1 tsp. fresh rosemary (or dried)
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350F (to roast walnuts)

Heat oil in a medium saucepan.
Add onions and quinoaa.
Saute over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 3 mins.
Add red bell pepper and saute an additional 2 mins.
Add water, soy sauce, rosemary and peas (if using fresh peas.)

Bring to a boil and cover; simmer 15 mins or until water is absorbed.

Meanwhile, roast walnuts in 350 oven for 5-10 mins.

When quinoa is cooked, turn off heat and mix in walnuts and frozen peas (if using frozen peas.)

Let sit for a few minutes and serve.

NB: Please allow yourself to play with a variety of ingredients and add your favorites to this dish! You even could substitute Quinoa with barley if you wished.

To your brighter skin! To a happier you!

VP Programs Development, ScaleDown for Life
VP Education, GoZonkers Inc.
Founder, CelebrateLifeNutrition.com
Curb Your Appetite – Stop Your Cravings
©2010 Laura Gontchar. All Rights Reserved.

Quinoa Recipe for Gorgeous Skin & Weight Loss – Week One

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Weight loss is more than just watching your inches disappear. Wise weight loss is when we take care of different areas of our body and treat them with respect. In this case, respect means nutrition and care we provide to them.

This month we dedicate to our skin (please refer to the previous post to get on board in no time.)

Week One to a more gorgeous and vibrant skin is dedicated to filling your breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with more nutrient-rich food combinations.

Here are some recipes, very easy ones, that could be done and finished in a few minutes. The only different is that these recipes provide whole foods, unprocessed foods for your body.

Enjoying the process of preparing and then partaking the foods made with fresh ingredients will definitely bring you closer to a fresher looking skin. And lighter you.


Vegetables and Quinoa Salad

Why it is Good

• This meal is Gluten Free.

• This meal is Low Glycemic (i.e., your blood sugar won't be jumping up and down after this meal's consumption.)

• Cucumbers, bell peppers, peas are rich in potassium, Vitamins A & C.

• Quinoa is a great source for protein, calcium, iron. It contains almost perfect balance of all 8 Essential amino acids (“essential”= humans cannot synthesize it in the body) needed for tissue development.

• Quinoa is high in lysine & cystine amino acids which are the building blocks of protein.
Approximately 4 oz/day of quinoa (~1/2 cup) will provide a child’s protein needs for one day.

All You Need

1/2 cucumber, slices
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
2 scallions, chopped
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
3/4 cup frozen peas
1 Tbsp. light soy sauce
1/4 cup pine nuts (or almonds, crushed)
1/2 cup cabbage, chopped
4 cups quinoa, cooked
1 slice of lemon
Sea salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Set aside cooked quinoa in a bowl.
Chop and slice all remaining vegetables. Add them to the bowl with quinoa.
Add peas, soy sauce, sea salt and pepper to taste.
Mix the combined ingredients.
Garnish with pine nuts or crushed almonds, and the juice of the lemon piece.

Feel free to experiment and add your favorite veggies! The fresher, the better.

With this yummy meal, your skin will be hydrated and shall get all the necessary nutrients for its restoration and functioning like it deserves.

And you will feel better about what you food choices. It is not that difficult, when you make one step at a time transferring yourself into a healthier lifestyle.

To Your Health!

VP Programs Development, ScaleDown for Life
VP Education, GoZonkers Inc.
Founder, CelebrateLifeNutrition.com
Curb Your Appetite – Stop Your Cravings
©2010 Laura Gontchar. All Rights Reserved.