HUMMUS

Mmmm Hummus is so delicious. Eat this instead of meat and eliminate calories!

Make your own hummus:
Hummus is one of the more popular Middle Eastern dips. Served with fresh or toasted pita bread, hummus makes for a great snack or appetizer. Tahini is an important part of the hummus recipe and cannot be substituted. However, it can be omitted.

Appetizers Made with Hummus
INGREDIENTS
1 16 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans
1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas
3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
PREPARATION

Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas. Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth

Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus.

Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).

Serve immediately with fresh, warm or toasted pita bread, or cover and refrigerate.
Variations

For a spicier hummus, add a sliced red chile or a dash of cayenne pepper.
Storing Hummus

Hummus can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be kept in the freezer for up to one month. Add a little olive oil if it appears to be too dry.

SIMPLY CARROTS MMM

SLICE, BOIL AND PEEL. ADD SOME OLIVE OIL, PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER AND BAM! YUMMINESS IS DONE!  

SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Sooo the weight loss process is going okay. Seriously, I gained weight last month before I lost. I actually went up to 180, but now I'm back down to 169 where I started. So what does that mean, well one of two of things:

1. I boogie my butt and lose the 25 lbs  within 36 days.
2. Accept that I have not lost the weight and be rested in whatever weight I do lose by the deadline, Dec 20th. 

Knowing me, I will choose option 1 and will boogie my butt to get on top of things. The iron is hot and it's time to strike. In other words, it's crunch time!!! eek!!! Hey, even though I had gained an additional 10 lbs in my first three weeks, from eating late at night, I have now nipped that in the bud and lost the 10 lbs, so why shouldn't I try to kick the rest of the chubb to the curb?!

Okay, sunflower seeds! I love these little guys. I prefer to snack on them with the shell. biting off the shell is part of the fun of eating sunflower seeds. 

They're rich in Vitamin B-1, copper and Vitamin E, antioxidants, protein and fiber. They help curb a person's appetite and also keep diabetes at bay.

3 INGREDIENT EASY VEGAN MEAL

EASY TO MAKE AND FAST TO COOK

*Put peanut oil in pan. 

*Put the carrots in first, then the mushrooms and lastly the bean sprouts.

*Stir fry to desired tenderness. 

*Top with oyster sauce

So far I've lost 5 pounds and have 20 more to go. 

BEAN SPROUTS

Mungbean sprouts are low in calories, have fiber and B vitamins, and deliver a boost 

of vitamins C and K.

CARROTS 

Carrots, sliced, raw
1.00 cup
(122.00 grams)

Calories: 50
GI: low

NutrientDRI/DV

 vitamin A113.2%

 biotin20.3%

 vitamin K17.8%

 fiber13.6%

 molybdenum13.5%

 potassium11.1%

 vitamin B610%

 vitamin C9.6%

 manganese8.5%

 vitamin B37.5%

 vitamin B16.6%

 pantothenic acid6.6%

 phosphorus6.1%

 folate5.7%

 copper5.5%

 vitamin E5.4%

 vitamin B25.3%

MUSHROOMS

People do not usually consider mushrooms, including crimini mushrooms, as a part of their meals that can offer great nutritional value. However, the nutritional value of crimini mushrooms may surprise you. One cup of crimini mushrooms provides a good, very good, or excellent source of 15 different vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant phytonutrients. To maximize their flavor and the retention of their nutrients it is important to not to overcook them. That's why we recommend healthy sautéeing crimini mushrooms for just 7 minutes to bring out their best flavor while maximizing their nutrient retention. For more on our Healthiest Way of Cooking crimini mushrooms see the How to Enjoy section. 

Mushrooms, Crimini, raw
1.00 cup
(72.00 grams)

Calories: 16
GI: very low

NutrientDRI/DV

 copper40%

 selenium34%

 vitamin B226.9%

 pantothenic acid21.6%

 vitamin B317.1%

 phosphorus12.3%

 potassium9.2%

 zinc7.1%

 vitamin B15.8%

 manganese5%

 vitamin B64.7%

 folate4.5%

 choline3.7%

 protein3.6%

 vitamin B122.9%