Easy Gnocchi and Veggies

Gnocchi and Veggies

1 package of Gnocchi (I used pumpkin in the photo above)

1 can diced tomatoes low sodium

1/2 zucchini cut up 

3-4 sweet mini bell peppers 

1/4 cup organic coconut sugar

Salt free seasoning mix of your choice

Prepare gnocchi according to package instructions

Throw diced tomato, zucchini, peppers, and seasoning in a pan. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender.  Mix coconut sugar in the last 30 seconds or so. Mix with gnocchi and stuff your face. 

Toffee Pear Shake recipe!

Toffee Pear Shake

-1 liter of water

-1 cup of ice

- 5-6 pears peeled and cut up

-1/4 cup coconut sugar

- Sweetleaf English Toffee drops to taste

BLEND AND ENJOY! 

In a nutshell...

Going along with my last post, here is a fun animation about why humans are NOT carnivores:

Eating

I've recently upgraded to a HCRV lifestyle, and I have to say I feel amazing, emotionally, mentally, and physically. About two years ago I cut out meat, than slowly started cutting out dairy and eggs. I also started proper food combining about 4 years ago. All have been extremely beneficial to my health. I believe health should be a lifestyle, not just something we choose when we want to lose weight or become sick. How about a life where you rarely get sick and you maintain your perfect body weight, while feeling great mentally and emotionally.

As I have taken these steps over the years, becoming more aware of what I put in my body, how our actions impact the environment, and that animals are NOT here for our selfish consumption, I have learned quite a bit about what our bodies truly need and continue to learn and implement these lessons.

The HCRV lifestyle made total sense to me when I came across it about 6 months ago, but it seemed like a such a big commitment and change, so I just let the idea simmer. I stuck a pin in it. I did more research. I really listened to my intuition. In the past I have gotten really excited about certain "diets" and jumped head first, only to get overwhelmed and give up shortly after. I have always been passionate about health and I'll be the first one to try a new supplement, superfood, oils, whatever. So that means I've tried a LOT of things. Truth be told, High Carb Raw Vegan is so easy! I thought I would be hungry all of the time, but I'm not. I eat about 3,000 calories a day, mostly from fruit. 90% of my diet is carbs (mostly fruit carbs) 5% fats and 5% protein. 

Right now I am living  Raw til 4, meaning everything I eat before 4 PM is tons of fruit. At least 800-1000 calories per meal. Then for dinner I have cooked food and lots of leafy greens. I love coming up with recipes of my own. I drink about 2-3 liters of water per day.

Here are some of the meals I've been posting on my instagram (@thecheekywhale and @ohsnapbodywraps):

Blood oranges

My own recipe: brown rice spaghetti wraps. Soooo good!!!!

My own recipe: Vegan chicken tacos

"Datorade" Shake. Tastes like a chocolate shake! (From Freelee the Banana Girl)

 Mango

Baked potatoes with marinara 

Tangerines and pears

Pineapple ( I ate two whole pineapple by myself. The citrus ripped my mouth apart. Will not do that again!)

Jamba Juice only fruit smoothies

I will go into more detail as to why this lifestyle is so amazing and why I think EVERYONE should try it, but I need to go to BED. 

Yum

We recently moved back to Utah from Arizona, and it's so cold here! I have a hard time getting out of.my snugly bed every morning. Lately I have been drinking the most fabulous concoction. Instead of my usual coffee aka Delicious Heartburn Elixir, I boil water then add It Works Greens and Herbalifes Herbal Tea Concentrate. The a little splash of dairy free creamer and TA-DA! A delicious and healthy drink for the cold mornings. In just one cup I am getting a metabolism boost, energy, fiber, protein, 8 servings of organic fruits and veggies, 38 super herbs, weight loss assistance, and much more. And it's super tasty! 

You can get the herbal tea from my friend Heather at http://www.goherbalife.com/health4u and the Greens from me at www.ohsnapbodywraps.com.

I stole a kids pudding...

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