Several of my friends live alone and are always asking for one person meals. A tiny little pot of one person chicken chili fits the bill! It has all the flavor of a large pot of soup without the dreaded leftovers. Plus, it doesn’t become an unrecognizable and forgotten frozen meal 6 months down the road.
This chili offers many benefits. It is low in calories. It has a decent amount of fiber and a generous amount of protein. Overall, one person chicken chili provides a pretty satisfying bowl of soup for a single person to enjoy!
God provides so many delicious items for us to enjoy, doesn’t he?
I get excited just thinking about all the wonderful things you and I enjoy on a daily basis. We’ll have energy to do what he calls us to do. We will also find comfort knowing he is with us when we do it.
You have multiplied, O Lord my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told.
1 15 oz can Great Northern Beans (Rinsed and drained)
1 Can Green Chilies (Drained)
1 Cup Chicken (Cooked and Shredded)
1/4 Cup Red Onion (Chopped)
2 Cloves Garlic (Minced)
2 Cups Chicken Broth
1/2 Tsp Cumin
1/2 Tsp Coriander
1 Tsp Oregano
1/2 Cup Sunflower Seeds ((Soaked, drained and pureed))
In a saucepan, pour 1/2 cup of broth and bring it to a simmer. Add the onions and garlic and cook until tender.
Drain and rinse the beans and place them in a saucepan. Add chilies, spices, and broth..
Bring to a boil and let simmer about thirty minutes.
Meanwhile soak the sunflower seeds about 10 minutes then drain and puree with 1 tablespoon of water (if you want, you can substitute a couple of tablespoons of tahini. Add it to the beans and broth.
Add the cooked chicken, top with onions, tortillas, and a splash of lime juice!
Let me know how you make your chicken chili!
Gluten Free Walnut Chocolate Protein Bars
Gluten free protein bars are a quick and easy way to add extra protein to a grab and go breakfast. Although the texture of theses bars may be an acquired adjustment, the taste is neutral. There are 5 grams of protein in each of these protein bars, 4 grams of fiber, and it’s rounding out a nice amount of potassium, magnesium, and zinc.
Protein Bar Benefits
Brown rice flour is the primary ingredient in these bars. Therefore, making these bars rich in B6, fiber, magnesium and potassium, as well as gluten free. Brown rice is followed by equal amounts of ground pumpkin, chia, and flaxseeds! All of which provide more vital minerals, vitamins, and fiber.
You and I a well on our way to lowering inflammation and improving gut health with these nutrient packed protein bars. If you are looking for a more fruit-based protein bar that is also gluten free check out these Blueberry Breakfast Bars and Raspberry Breakfast Bars.
You can totally bump up the protein in these bars by adding your favorite protein powder or collagen peptides! Have some fun with them and remember, what God puts in the garden is good!
Gluten Free Protein Bars
1 Cup Whole Grain Brown Rice (ground)
1/2 Cup Pumpkin Seed (Ground)
1/2 Cup Flaxseed Meal
1/2 Cup Peanut Butter (All Natural)
12 Dates
1/2 Cup Chia Seeds
1/4 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
1/4 Cup Walnuts
3 Eggs
1 Tbsp Vanilla
1 Cup Water
In a medium mixing bowl, combine rice flour, finely ground pumpkin seed flour, flaxseed meal, and chia seeds with the water and set it aside.
Heat another 1/2 cup of water and add the dates to rinse and soak–I put them in the microwave 1 minute, then drain the water. Finely chop the dates until they are minced into small pieces.
In a measuring cup place the vanilla, eggs, sugar, and all-natural peanut butter, and dates and mix well.
Combine the wet ingredients to the flour mixture until well blended.
Spread onto a large parchment lined cookie sheet until evenly distributed.
Melt the chocolate chips and a tsp of coconut oil in the microwave. Once melted drizzle the chocolate over your batter. Sprinkle the chopped walnuts on the top and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
Super Easy Potato Peel Hash
I love to use every part of the potato when cooking! When they are fresh out of the ground, and cleaned, I peel them to make this super easy potato peel hash.
This way, we keep the majority of minerals and vitamins found in the peel of the potato for all of our body’s needs. Waste not, want not, right?
The surprise spice that gives this dish a different spin is the ranch seasoning and chicken apple sausage. Yum!
Potato Peel Hash Benefits
Combined with spices from the herb garden, alongside some onions and peppers, this tasty dish stacks up as a nutrient dense main course. According to a PubMed article, a serving of baked potato can provide 18% of our daily requirement of potassium, 6% of our copper, magnesium, phosphorous, and 2% of our calcium and zinc. (1)
For you and me the mineral composition of plants is important because we need them for every muscle contraction, all nerve impulses, maintaining water balance, and so much more!
Even more impressive, is when we look a little deeper, we find there are over 200 potato genotypes! Colleges studying the mineral content of various potatoes find red potatoes have the highest mineral content, and russet potatoes the lowest.
Of course, the various colors and types of potatoes will provide a variety of different minerals for us to enjoy at our leisure. In general, they are a better nutrient dense option over French fries, any day!
My hubby and I have enjoyed growing them at home since early 2000. If it’s not raining, we plant them the weekend after St. Patrick’s Day. Although each year holds its challenges, we’ve learned they like cold weather, lots of rain and rich deep soil. More importantly, it’s well worth the care and effort of growing these special plants so we know how our food is produced.
It makes it hard to waste any part of this fruit of the earth, too!
Sure, we could place the peels in the compost pile and reuse for fertilizer. But who wants to do that when we can make a delicious meal like this potato peel hash?
Devotion
God has been good to provide! He always is! When I think about how hard things were for ancient people it makes me respect gardening work so much more.
Can you just imagine the amount of water we use each day compared to them? It seems unreal, picturing them lugging water from a well or river source to their homes. I’m sure they took many trips to those places and providing for the animals and plants first would take most of their day.
It makes me appreciate the availability and convenience of our water source each time I turn on the faucet for a drink or to boil water for tea! God is always faithful and giving of his wonderful gifts. We see His divine nature in the things He made all the time!
Even though I cannot outgive God, I can be consistently thankful for each tender shoot of plant that appears each spring. Loving Him and giving Him praise for the ability to tend the plants, enjoy their growth, and anticipate digging into their earthy goodness at harvest is something we look forward to each year.
Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout triumphantly to him in song.
For the Lord is a great God, a great King above all gods.
The depts of the earth are in His hand, and the mountain peaks are His.
The sea is His; He made it. His hands formed the dry land.
Come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.
The Psalmist goes on to say we are the people of His pasture, the sheep under his care. Today if you hear His voice: Do not harden your hearts! (8a) Whew! To know and appreciate His tender loving care is a special feeling, my friend. Rest in it as you enjoy this recipe!
Clean and chop all your potato peels to make 1 cup –any leftover can be combined and frozen for later use.
In a skillet melt a tsp of avocado or coconut oil. Add the onion, and peppers and cook 2-3 minutes.
Add the chicken apple sausage, then the potato peels.
Season with the ranch dressing, stir well, and cook another 8-10 minutes or until the potato peels are tender.
I hope you enjoy this very simple potato peel hash! If you’re new to the site please subscribe to receive health tips and recipes in your inbox a couple of times a month. While you’re here check out other potato recipes like this Potato and Tomato Salad-– Fun fact! Cooled potatoes become a resistant starch, meaning it’s structure changes from a sugary fat storing molecule to a gut feeding microbiota nourishing fiber! How cool is the potato?
Have fun trying the recipes! If you need a health coach for workplace wellness, individual, or family, I’m here for you! Check out the services page here!
God Bless!
Mysty
Simplifying Health Faithfully
References:
Pandey J, Gautam S, Scheuring DC, Koym JW, Vales MI. Variation and genetic basis of mineral content in potato tubers and prospects for genomic selection. Front Plant Sci. 2023 Dec 22;14:1301297. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1301297. PMID: 38186596; PMCID: PMC10766833.
30. . Ish Minute Turkey Meatball & Pineapple Rice
Turkey Meatball & Pineapple Rice is an easy and delicious meal that will be ready in about 30 minutes. My go to for any easy dish is a well-stocked kitchen with all my favorites on hand for easy preparation and delivery to the table. Isn’t that what we all do?
We’ve got our favorite grains, lean meats, beans, root vegetables, salad greens, extra virgin olive oil and spices ready to go!
It makes quick meals a snap and we are leading our families with zeal. Plus, we can pair this meal with a brightly colored side salad of fresh greens, peppers, tomatoes, and fresh herbs and we’ll meet a good chunk of our nutritional needs for the day.
Benefits of Turkey Meatballs & Pineapple Rice
There is a good amount of quality protein and fresh herbs in this dish. But even better, we get sweet pineapple with its bromelain to help us digest our food well. God knew exactly what we needed before the foundation of the world, and he took care and love providing it in the things he created for us!
The zeal of his leadership makes me smile every time I think about it. It makes me want to follow in his footsteps. Do you follow him and lead with zeal, too?
Devotion
Romans 12 describes the various gifts of grace given to the body of Christ. Among the many gifts, leading with zeal stands out to me for busy parents struggling to care for their families spiritually and physically. It is a massive job we do not take lightly, and we need all the grace we can get!
. . For as in one body, we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Zeal comes from the Greek work zelos that sounds like boiling water bubbling over. That inner feeling of doing well for others. Setting an example for our children to be people of integrity, honor, and trustworthiness is well worth our hard-fought efforts. Knowing God placed this gift before us and in us, makes it truly doable. . .and enjoyable.
So, here you go! Lead your kids with a 30. . ish minute meal and 5-minute devotion on zeal!
Turkey Meatball & Pineapple Rice
30. . Ish Minute Turkey Meatball & Pineapple Rice
1.5 lbs Ground Turkey
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Parsley Flakes
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp coconut aminos
Pineapple Rice
1 cup Rice
2 Cups water
1 Cup Chopped Pineapple
1/2 Red Pepper
1 Clove Garlic
1 tsp Coconut Oil
1 tbsp Chives
2 tsp Coconut Aminos
Preheat oven to 400 degrees (Convection Oven if you have one)
Place the turkey in a bowl and add all the spices, mix well and roll into 1 inch balls
Place on a baking sheet and bake 18-20 minutes or until done
Pineapple Rice
Prepare the rice according to the package instructions
In a small pan sauté the peppers and garlic in 1 tsp of coconut oil, add the cooked rice, chopped pineapple, and chopped chives.
Serve with meatballs and a side salad.
I hope you enjoy this turkey meatball & pineapple rice dish as much as we did! There are so many fun ways to make 30 ish minute meals check out the site to find vegan ideas or other quick main course meals! Your talents will bubble over with all the ideas you come up with!
Have a great day and remember to serve your family and others with zeal!
What God puts in the garden is good!
Mayo Free Chickpea Salad
Have you ever noticed most jars of mayonnaise in the store are full of soybean oil? Ick! A mayo free chickpea salad sounds much better!
I saw this recipe several years ago in a grocery Magazine and they used mayonnaise. I can’t find it anymore, but I remember it was just like my favorite chicken salad recipe with grapes, celery, and pecans.
However, using plain Greek Yogurt in place of the mayo gives it more protein, probiotics, and less inflammatory seed oils. Of course, if you prefer a vegan dish, you can use your favorite coconut or almond yogurt to make this protein rich salad quite nice, without excess oil, too.
Although I make a honey mustard dressing (1/2 cup plain yogurt/1 tsp mustard/1 tsp of honey) you can easily substitute your favorite flavors or leave the yogurt plain. Maybe try paprika, chili sauce, or turmeric with chickpeas. . . use whatever sounds good to you!
I serve this salad over a bed of greens, or in a lettuce wrap. However, it’s also good with a little extra fiber and protein in a Chia & Flax Tortilla!
Whatever you decide to do, I’m sure it will be good!
Benefits of Mayo Free Chickpea Salad
Because everything God puts in the garden is good!
According to the USDA Nutrient Database for reference, chickpeas hold 8.86 grams of protein, 7.69 grams of fiber, 49 mg of calcium, 48 mg of magnesium, and 291 mg of potassium per 100 grams. They have a low glycemic load, which helps keep blood sugars stable. (1)
No spikes and drops in blood sugar are what we want, right?
Several studies cite chickpeas as lowering LDL-C cholesterol and Total cholesterol, while also lowering blood pressure. (1) I’ll take that special loving care from the Creator any day!
The PubMed article I’m citing today, refers to chickpeas as pulses, the edible seed of plants in the legume family. I think it’s interesting the captive Daniel, in the Bible refused to eat the king’s rich food and requested “pulses”. After 10 days he and his comrades looked healthier than all the other men.
At the end of ten days, it was seen that they were better in appearance and fatter in flesh than all the youths who ate the king’s food. So the steward took away their food and the wine they were to drink, and gave them vegetables (pulse, KJV).
1 Tsp. Mustard (Optional, may use chili sauce or just the yogurt)
1 Tsp Honey
1 Tbsp Pecans (Finely chopped)
Rinse the beans in a colander and place in a bowl to mash
Season well with your favorite spices
Add the chopped vegetables and pecans, then the yogurt, mustard, and honey.
Mix well and serve, refrigerate leftovers.
I hope you enjoy the connection of how well we are cared for and how our health is improved when we take advantage of the simple things provided for us in life!
It’s fun to explore new recipes and flavors as we seek better health, spiritually and physically!
This mayo free chickpea salad is just one of many ways to eat more vegetable-based meals throughout the week.
Have a great week!
References:
Wallace TC, Murray R, Zelman KM. The Nutritional Value and Health Benefits of Chickpeas and Hummus. Nutrients. 2016 Nov 29;8(12):766. doi: 10.3390/nu8120766. PMID: 27916819; PMCID: PMC5188421.
Cranberry Macadamia Nut Blondies
An easy and tasty treat is at your fingertips with these low sugar cranberry macadamia nut blondies. It is an end of lunch light sweetness that makes you feel like you are cheating on your eating plan but you’re not.
It’s made with coconut flour and some of my favorite seeds to give it added protein and fiber. Even better, the cranberries are sweetened with juice instead of sugar, while the batter is slightly sweetened with maple syrup.
Cranberry Macadamia Nut Blondie Benefits
The inulin in this recipe amount to 2 teaspoons, that’s about two servings containing 10 calories, 5 carbs, and 4.4 grams of fiber. Inulin is made from organic chicory root which comes from the dandelion family.
It is thought to help stabilize blood sugars, works like a stool softener, and feeds our good gut bacteria. According to a Healthline article a 12-week study showed the oligofructose in this little gem decreased levels of ghrelin (the hunger hormone) in 48 adults.
Pairing this fiber with flaxseed meal and chia seeds gives each serving of this end of meal treat just over 3 grams of fiber per serving and 4 grams of protein. You know what that means?
Yep, you are well on your way to meeting your fiber and protein goals for the day.
You may notice I use chia seeds in most of my blondies or breakfast bars, too. The following graphic illustrates why. . . there are powerful benefits of adding this little jewel to any recipe. (1)
Recipe Devotion
God’s amazing handiwork is seen in some of the smallest and simplest things he made, aren’t they?!
We didn’t understand or see the power of antioxidants until a few short 40 years ago. The ability for these polyphenols and isoflavones to protect against cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and painful inflammation is truly stunning.
He also understood ahead of time how our overabundant environment of ultra-processed food would contribute to hormone dysfunction and illness. I am so grateful for his thoughtfulness and foresight in planning our rescue!
Now, if we only understand and appreciate his efforts by partaking of his magnificent garden!
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.
Don’t forget what God puts in the garden is always good! His plan for our physical and spiritual health is perfect. We can lean into his guidance and settle in His word to find contentment in every aspect of our lives.
Cranberry Macadamia Nut Blondies
Cranberry Macadamia Nut Blondies
1/4 Cup Flaxseed (Milled)
2 TBSP Coconut Flour
1/4 Cup Chia Seeds
1/4 Cup Sesame Seeds
1/4 Cup Sunflower Seeds
1 TBSP Avocado oil
1/4 Cup Macadamia Nuts
1/4 Cup Cranberries
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tsp Baking Powder
2 TSP Inulin
1/4 Cup Maple Syrup ((You can use 1/2 if you like them sweeter))
1 Egg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine the flaxseed meal, coconut flour, spices, salt, inulin, and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
Add the nuts, seeds, and cranberries.
In a measuring cup combine the egg, oil, and maple syrup.
Lightly grease an 9×9 inch pan with oil. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture and mix well, place in the pan and bake around 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cut into squares and enjoy!
I hope you enjoy making your own cranberry macadamia nut blondies for a quick on the run breakfast or use them for after dinner treats. There are many other breakfast bar ideas on the blog, so feel free to look around and check them out!
Knez Hrnčič M, Ivanovski M, Cör D, Knez Ž. Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica L.): An Overview-Phytochemical Profile, Isolation Methods, and Application. Molecules. 2019 Dec 18;25(1):11. doi: 10.3390/molecules25010011. PMID: 31861466; PMCID: PMC6994964.
Watermelon Rind Pie. . .Yep! The Rind.
I’m continually wondering how to reduce waste in food items. So, when summer comes and watermelon is plentiful, making a watermelon rind pie seems logical. Well, it may actually seem a little odd to some people, but being open to possibilities with God’s creation is why he gave us a brain, right?
After all, we are made in his image and after his likeness, which could mean a number of things. (Genesis 1:26) However, the ability to think, have character traits similar to him, and to create things, all come from God.
Therefore, it’s fun to look up ways to experiment with food leftovers, especially large items like watermelon rind!
Devotion
God gives us so much joy in the little things, doesn’t he? We can explore new things, use our imaginations, and create pleasant things for the people we love. The gift of life and the fullness of joy is being carved and molded into the image of his Son, Jesus.
I can’t think of a more generous gift or way of living than to be pleasing to others. Although, I’m not great at doing it all the time, it is my heart’s truest desire.
Every minute of our devotion to what is good and pleasing to God, matters, my friend.
He sees and He knows, how you want to please Him, too. Eventually, our ultimate pleasure is being with him forevermore.
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
In the meantime, we’ll enjoy everything he puts in his Word, the garden! There are more than a few benefits to this watermelon rind, than I ever knew.
Once I got some taste testers in line and proper feedback, I was able to tweak the recipe to be more texture and taste friendly. Oh… . and this much watermelon rind is enough to make two pies! So, you may want to double the pie crust recipe below for another, or use your standard pie crust recipe.
Watermelon Rind Pie. . .Yep! The Rind.
6 Cups Watermelon Rind * (cooked until tender)
1 Lemon ((Juice and grated peel))
1 Banana
10 Drops Stevia ((Vanilla Cream))
3 Tbsp Honey (or sugar)
2 eggs
8 ounces Cream Cheese
Crust
1/2 Cup Walnuts
1/2 Cup Tapioca Flour
1 Tbsp Chia seeds ((expanded in 1/4 cup water))
1 tsp coconut oil ((to coat the pie dish))
*Please note there is no nutritional value available in this program for the rind. I have found other sources that say it is low in calories, and high in vitamins A, B-6, and C. It also has zinc and potassium and is high in carbs 2 cubes has about 17grams.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and take the washed watermelon and peel the dark green rind off of the "meat" of the rind. Cut it into small cubes and place it on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle it with a mixture of 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/8th tsp of stevia. Bake until tender about 25-30 minutes.
Once it is tender, combine it in a large bowl with the juice of 1 lemon and the zest of one lemon.
Add an 8 ounce package of cream cheese and mix until well blended.
Add two eggs and 1 tablespoon of tapioca flour.
Pour into prepared crust and bake 35 to 45 minutes.
So, are you brave enough to try it?
I will definitely try it again, since the texture issue is fixed! I’ll post better pictures, too!
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Carob & almond butter dates are small little delights to enjoy after a protein packed meal. Although, carob is not the same as cocoa, it does have a similar flavor. It’s milder than chocolate, and if we have a sensitivity to chocolate, or heaven forbid. . . don’t like it. . . carob might be a good substitute.
Anyway, since I like playing with food, I’m giving it a try. If you’ve visited this site much at all you can probably guess the reason why.
The nutritional value of carob makes me a fan!
Benefits of Carob Almond Butter Dates
Carob comes from the Mediterranean area and is rich in phytosterols. It is particularly rich in D-pinitol, an antioxidant that lowers cholesterol and improves blood sugar regulation. It is helpful in scavenging free radicals that can be precursors to cancer, while at the same time reducing oxidative damage to the pancreas and liver. Paired with dates, another polyphenol rich gift from God’s garden, and you and I get a double dose of goodness for improving HDL-cholesterol. (1)
The fiber-rich dried date is slow to raise blood sugar, and also contains calcium, magnesium potassium and zinc. (2) Overall, the nutrient rich benefits of these two garden goodies is well worth the 5 minutes it takes to make them! I love how God puts his divine stamp on everything he makes!
Devotion
So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands.
My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips, when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
King David, the Psalmist, praises the Lord despite being fiercely chased by his enemies. His trust is fully in God spiritually and physically, remembering in his thoughts and prayers a relationship outside of his circumstances. How inspiring it is to see a war-torn soul like his search for and praise God with joyful lips.
We can turn to Him in our distress too!
Our souls will be just as satisfied as our tongues are with a sweet and tasty treat!
Carob & Almond Butter Dates
Carob & Almond Butter Dates
8 Dates ((soaked then dried))
1 Tbsp. Carob Powder
1 Tsp Coconut oil
1/4 Tsp Cinnamon
1 Tbsp Almond Butter
Soak the dates in warm water a few minutes and then blot them dry on a paper towel.
In a small dish melt the teaspoon of coconut oil. Once it's melted and liquid add the tablespoon of carob powder. Set aside until ready to use.
Open the dates and lie them flat on a piece of parchment paper. Sprinkle each one with cinnamon.
Place 1/2 Teaspoon of almond butter over each date, use more if needed.
Cover the almond butter with a teaspoon of the carob/coconut mixture until all are covered. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, then enjoy.
I hope you like the taste of Carob & Almond Butter Dates as much as my friends and I do!
I’ll be looking forward to more ways to use Carob for treat recipes very soon!
Great! I have another epic gluten free tortilla failure! No worries, this gluten free buckwheat/rice recipe makes some decent crackers.
All of the ingredients for this little soup side are costly, so learning to repurpose such failures is necessary. After all, who wants to throw away food?
Benefits of Buckwheat/Rice Crackers
Homemade crackers are nice to have around because you and I control the oil, the salt, the flavor, the nutrients. No soybean or seed oils here! Adding chia and flax seed give this multigrain, gluten free cracker more fiber and protein, too.
Buckwheat is known for the flavonoids rutin and quercetin. Rutin is an antioxidant derivative of quercetin thought to be effective in reducing oxidative stress in neurodegenerative disorders. It helps reduce inflammatory cytokines and improves nerve cell protection in vitro for Parkinson’s disease, too. You’ll be happy to know, rutin is also found in cherries, grapes, apricots, oranges, grapefruit, and plums. (1)
Quercetin, in buckwheat and many other vegetables has been studied for its ability to improve physical and mental status. It’s antiviral and beneficial in removing heavy metal poisoning and pesticide damage in cells. But not only that it is also touted for helping to fight off cancer cells and diabetes. (2)
To top it off, the added chia and flaxseed in this buckwheat/rice cracker provide a valuable omega 3 precursor (ALA), which is beneficial for lowering inflammation. As you know, less inflammation throughout the body means less problems with stiffness, high blood pressure, and cardiac problems. Plus, the high fiber content of these nutritious seeds and whole grain brown rice make this failed mess a healthy, antioxidant rich, snack.
Devotion
“At least there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its new shoots will not fail.
What God puts in the garden is good! The beauty of whole food and antioxidant power in study after study I read reveals his divine nature!
And friend, if the trees in the woods can’t fail to sprout new growth, neither can we.
The best news is, it applies to every area of our lives where we fail.
Do you fail in areas of self-control? He has the answer. He fills us to overflowing when we place our full trust in him.
Do you fail in relationships? He is the giver of peace and teaches us how love surpasses all hurt and disappointment.
Do you lack confidence? Rest in the assurance that every failure is a learning experience that sprouts hope for tomorrow.
When we face difficulties, we can rest assured God is pruning us to produce more fruit in our lives. We realize we cannot do these health changes on our own, we need strength from him and other believers.
Gluten Free Buckwheat/Rice Crackers
Gluten Free Buckwheat/Rice Crackers
1 Cup Buckwheat Flour
1 Cup Brown Rice Flour
1/4 Cup Flaxseed (Ground)
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
1 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1 Tsp Xanthan Gum
1 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Baking Powder
Combine the flours, salt, baking powder, ground flaxseed, and chia seeds until well combined.
Add the water and olive oil together and combine until well blended.
Roll the dough out onto an extra-large cookie sheet between two pieces of parchment paper until the dough is very thin. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and press them lightly into the dough.
I use a pizza slicer to cut the dough into small 1×1 inch squares.
Bake at them 300 degrees in the convection oven for about 40 minutes, check them at 25 and 30 minutes to make sure they are completely dry or until crisp and brown.
I hope you enjoy them as much as my MetS Busters group did this week! MetS Busters is a 12-week metabolic rehabilitation program designed to help participants lower blood pressure, triglycerides, waist circumference, blood sugar, and inflammation! I’m getting great feedback and testimonies of progress as participants learn new ideas, gain the support of their peers, and implement tried and true coaching tools!
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Deepika, Maurya PK. Health Benefits of Quercetin in Age-Related Diseases. Molecules. 2022 Apr 13;27(8):2498. doi: 10.3390/molecules27082498. PMID: 35458696; PMCID: PMC9032170.
Chia Flaxseed & Flour Tortillas
Ramping up flavor, fiber, and nutrition in your average tortilla never became so easy and delicious! Chia flaxseed flour tortillas will be a family favorite before you know it!
This very simple recipe is also meant to give you more bang for your buck. . .nutritionally speaking.
The best part is they are very simple to make!
Check out the full Chia Flaxseed & Flour Tortilla Recipe Here:
Chia Flaxseed & Flour Tortillas
2 1/2 Cups Flour (Unbleached and organic)
1/2 Cup Flaxseed (Ground)
2 Tbsp Chia Seeds
1 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Baking Powder
1/4 Cup Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Cup Water
Preheat skillet on the stove to a 3 or 4, low heat as you prepare your ingredients.
In a bowl whisk the flour, ground flaxseed, salt, baking powder and chia seeds until well combined.
Add the water and oil and mix until a soft dough forms. It it's still sticky lightly four the surface for rolling the dough rounds.
Pinch off about a 2 inch ball of dough and roll it out on the counter until thin.
Place the round on the dry skillet and watch closely, it will cook on each side about 30 seconds. If they are overcooked, they won't be pliable like tortillas, but they will make great crackers. So, don't throw them out if this happens.
Continue to roll out more balls of dough and place them in the skillet to cook.
When they are cooled, they can be stored in a zip lock bag in the fridge until you are ready to use them. When ready to eat, heat each one in the microwave 10 seconds or on a hot skillet for about 30 seconds.
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