Beach Body- Portion Fix Containers

This is marvelous for trying to lose weight and learning how much is enough! I love it! Each color stands for a certain part of nutrition that our bodies need at meal time. It's the amount we really should be eating instead what is served in restaurants and kitchens today. Try this and you won't be disappointed. To order this you can simply click on: https://www.beachbody.com/product/fitness_gear/portion-control/portion-fix.do

Color Meanings:

Green- Vegetables

Purple- Fruits

Red- Proteins 

Yellow - Carbohydrates 

Blue- Healthy Fats

Orange-Seeds & Dressings 

What is Cargeenan and how does this effect my diet?

"Sometimes eating something natural isn't good for you."

What is Carrageenan?

This is a soluble fiber that is derived from red seaweed.

It often replaces synthetic and animal-based 

products. 

Where can I find this?

Many food manufacturers—even some makers 

of commercial organic foods—are adding "carrageenan" 

to foods like yogurt, chocolate, soymilk, and even ice 

cream to give the foods a thicker consistency and to make 

low-fat versions taste fuller. Derived from red seaweed, 

it's often added to beverages to keep their ingredients 

from separating; you'll find it in many nutritional shakes, 

milk products, and milk replacements. The ingredient 

even crops up in certain frozen dinners, soups, and 

commercial broth products. Its also used in beverage products

 could be completely eliminated if companies printed "Shake Well"

 on their packages, since carrageenan essentially makes sure liquids

 remain mixed.

How is it bad for me? 

The problem with carrageenan 

could be causing inflammation, gut irritation, and even 

cancer. This also has no nutritional value!

How do I cut Carrageenan from my diet:

 Be very watchful, and  check the nutritional 

 labels before buying a product from your local grocery or 

health food store! 

While organic foods ban the use of GMOs, chemical pesticides, 

and toxic synthetic additives, the program does allow Carrageenan. 

Blueberry, and Banana-Natures Harvest Smoothie

Blueberry, and Banana- Nature's Harvest Smoothie:

2 small plastic cups of the Natures Harvest (green powder)

1/3 cup Blueberries 

1/2 Banana

1 tsp coconut oil 

14 oz. crushed ice and water

(Blend it up, and pour into glass.)

Hint: If you want it colder, then add more ice to the blender!

Coconut oil is the best! Very healthy!! :-)

Ta-da!!! A delicious and nutritious green smoothie!!!

(dairy-free and gluten-free.)

"Sassy Water" from the Flat Belly Diet Cookbook

Sassy Water Recipe: 

2 liters water (about 8 and 1/2 cups)

1  tsp freshly grated ginger 

1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced

1 medium lemon, thinly sliced

12 small spearmint leaves

Finally, Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher, and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day. 

Facts: (Helps especially with bloating,and speeds metabolism.)

Ginger aids digestion. 

Lemon  spreads alkaline to the body. 

Cucumber expels water.

Very good recipe!!! ( I've tried it before and it's been very helpful to me.)

Peanut Butter, Chocolate, and Banana Smoothie

Peanut Butter, Chocolate, and Banana Smoothie

( 1 serving-Meal):

2 small plastic containers of Love and Peas powder

1/2 of a Banana 

1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil 

1 Teaspoon of Cacao Powder

1 Tablespoon of Peanut Butter 

12-18 Ounces of Water and Crushed Ice

Blended in the NutriBullet (blender), you have a cool, refreshing, and delicious meal ready to taste.

(This meal is gluten-free and dairy-free.)

Yummy!!! :-)