Top 20 Best and Worst Foods To Buy Organic

October 8th, 2009

Organic is generally the better and safer choice when it comes to buying food. The higher cost of organic foods make buying only organic difficult. However, not all non-organic foods are high in pesticide contamination.

Here is a list of the foods that you should buy organic due to their high pesticide levels, and a list of the foods which you don’t necessarily need to buy organic.

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Banana Smoothie

September 15th, 2009

IMG_0753Smoothies are my favorite! They make a great snack, meal or recovery from a hard workout.

INGREDIENTS
1 organic banana, peeled and cut into chunks
1 scoop vanilla frozen yogurt (optional)
1/2 cup organic pineapple chunks
1/2 cup skim or soy milk
1/2 cup ice cubes
1 serving protein powder

DIRECTIONS
Combine ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, pour into a glass and serve.

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Berry Smoothie Recipe

August 14th, 2009

IMG_0757A yummy berry smoothie!

INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup organic blueberries
1/4 cup organic raspberries
1/4 cup organic cranberries
1 scoop vanilla frozen yogurt (optional)
1/2 cup ice cubes (optional if fruits are frozen)
1 cup water
1 serving protein powder (whey, soy, rice etc.)

DIRECTIONS
Combine ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, pour into a glass and serve.

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Organic Sauteed Edamame Recipe

August 5th, 2009

edamamesThis is one of my favorite snacks! It’s delicious and is also a good source of fiber and protein. I cook the edamames in their shell/pod but I don’t eat that afterward. Just pull the beans out with your teeth and leave the shell.

Ingredients
1/2 bag organic edamames (frozen, shelled)
2 tsp. healthy oil
sea salt
sesame seeds

Directions
Bring pot of water to a boil. Add edamames and boil for 4 minutes. Strain the edamames, and add them to a frying pan with oil. Sautée for 3 minutes. Place edamames in a bowl and toss with sea salt and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

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5 Foods for Younger Looking Skin

July 28th, 2009

berriesOne of the most important steps you can take to prevent disease and cancer is to eat plenty of antioxidant-rich foods. Antioxidants protect your health by preventing and repairing damage caused to your cells by excessive free radicals.

Antioxidants also maintain the health of your skin and can help fight signs of aging.

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