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Vegan Tacos....get your Macro On!

Posted by Jessica Streiff on February 18, 2012 at 12:03pm

Vegan tacos full of flavor, fiber, and a good source of protein. Plus a quick dinner idea when you don’t have meat protein in the house!

Time: 20 mins

Ingredients: Serves 2 **Remember organic is always the best option for you and the environment**

¼ c chopped onion
1 sliced yellow squash
1 chopped red bell pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 can rinsed black beans
2 c fresh spinach leaves
¼ c fresh cilantro
½ tsp chili powder
1 jar or container of salsa
4 yellow corn tortillas
1 avocado; sliced

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil, onion, and garlic on medium high for 3-5 minutes.
Add squash, bell pepper, and chili powder stirring occasionally for approximately 5 minutes.
Add black beans and ¼ c salsa; reduce to medium low and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add spinach; stir in once wilted.
Serve taco filling in individual corn tortillas and top with avocado, cilantro and salsa.

The Macro Diet!

Posted by Jessica Streiff on February 17, 2012 at 5:39am

Uh oh....another diet plan?? It’s February and I’m sure many of you have tried the latest diet crazes for your New Year’s Resolutions. How are they going? Have you gone on a binge yet?

Yes most diet’s do lead to weight loss, but also to weight gain as soon as you have access to normal food again.

The Macrobiotic Diet is not a diet but a lifestyle. A lifestyle that is not only good for you, but also great for the environment and your pocket book. This lifestyle finds its roots in Zen Buddhism and Western vegetarianism. Eating macrobiotic-ally focuses on consuming fresh, natural, organic and seasonal. Macrobiotic dieters eat their foods in the most natural state; changing the chemistry only through cooking, not through additives, colors, and excess preservatives. So yes a little extra work for you; but knowing what is really going into your food is key to weight loss.

Once on the Macro Diet you will notice how incredibly satisfying fruits, fresh grains, and veggies are. The flavors of locally organically grown produce greatly surpass the pesticide laden truck/boat/air traveled “stuff” brought in from around the world. These fresh items are high in fiber, lower in fat and intense cancer combaters.

So hit up your local Farmer’s Market this coming Sunday and give it a go! You will be amazed by what you see, learn, and taste; plus who doesn’t enjoy grocery shopping under the sun, versus the fluorescent glow?? Don’t forget those reusable bags to continue your new found Green Mission.

Try it for the following month and take note of how your health, happiness, and well-being changes.