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I have not had a sinus infection in 12 months and my IBS problems disappeared. No more allergy related eczema. And I lost weight (of course now gained being pregnant, but I'm smaller than I was with either of my previous pregnancies!). Feel free to ask me any questions. I highly encourage all of my friends to check out Maria's books and websites if you are serious about getting healthy!"
For every molecule of sugar we ingest, our bodies uses 54 molecules of magnesium to process it! No matter where the carbohydrates come from; 4 grams of carbohydrates equal one teaspoon of sugar in our body. Let me say that again?4 grams of carbohydrates equal 1 teaspoon of sugar in our body. So with that thought, a small Blizzard has 530 calories and 83 grams of carbohydrates; which equals 21 teaspoons of sugar. A nine ounce bag of potato chips equals 32 teaspoons of sugar?add a soda, that?s another 16 teaspoons of sugar.
Are your kids having a hard time falling asleep? Most people are deficient in magnesium, including children. A magnesium deficiency can have serious consequences, including low serotonin. Magnesium and serotonin don?t just help to regulate your mood, they also can affect your physiology in many ways. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that sends signals of satiety, satisfaction and relaxation. It also regulates our appetite and influences sleep cycles; if serotonin is low, melatonin will be low. So low magnesium can lead to over-eating, depression, insomnia and other serious issues including migraine headaches. Find more fun facts like this in my kids color cookbook. Click HERE to find.
If you are looking for more options for your Pure Protein and Fat days, here is a great dish to eat over Miracle Noodles (but use a garlic scampi sauce on the 'noodles' or a sauce with no sugar/starch) and serve it with a piece of Protein Bread made into Garlic Bread! Yum! Who needs carbs?
Mmmm, comfort food... We also made meatball sandwiches (using protein buns).
2 pounds grass fed ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1 1/2 TBS Italian seasoning
Celtic sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
1 cup beef broth
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine beef, garlic, eggs, cheese, seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Blend chopped mushrooms into meat mixture. Slowly add the broth 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape if rolled into meatballs. Shape into meatballs. Arrange in a single layer on a large, shallow baking sheet. Bake meatballs in the preheated oven 35 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Serve with Miracle Noodles or Cabbage Noodles and your favorite no-sugar added marinara! Makes 8 servings.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per serving):
Traditional Meatballs using breadcrumbs and frying = 616 calories, 6.6 carbs, 0.3 fiber
"Healthified" Meatballs using mushrooms and baking = 410 calories, 3 carbs, 2 fiber
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per cup Pasta):
White Pasta = 246 calories, 43 carbs, 5 fiber
Cabbage Pasta = 22 calories, 5 carbs, 2 fiber
Miracle Noodles = 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 fiber
Zucchini "noodles" = 20 calories, 4 carbs, 2 fiber (2 effective carbs)
My suggestion is to only serve the sauce on the noodles you will eat that night. The leftover noodles and sauce get a little soggy, so reserve both separate. I recently found a NEW Zucchini cutter that is easier to use! Click HERE to find it:)
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Spaghetti and Meatballs
I love waking up to comments from my clients!
"A year ago I met Maria Emmerich for a health assessment and consultation. My main goal was to lose a few pounds. However, I had also been suffering from IBS, allergies, and many sinus infections over the past several years.
Maria helped me change my diet and my life. She has a wealth of knowledge on how vitamins, chemicals and different foods can affect our metabolism, moods and energy levels. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to make a lifestyle change, lose weight and get healthier for good, not just temporarily on the latest fad diet. She has a wealth of information on her blog, www.mariahealth.blogspot.com. The results will amaze you!
Maria helped me change my diet and my life. She has a wealth of knowledge on how vitamins, chemicals and different foods can affect our metabolism, moods and energy levels. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to make a lifestyle change, lose weight and get healthier for good, not just temporarily on the latest fad diet. She has a wealth of information on her blog, www.mariahealth.blogspot.com. The results will amaze you!
I have not had a sinus infection in 12 months and my IBS problems disappeared. No more allergy related eczema. And I lost weight (of course now gained being pregnant, but I'm smaller than I was with either of my previous pregnancies!). Feel free to ask me any questions. I highly encourage all of my friends to check out Maria's books and websites if you are serious about getting healthy!"
Are your kids having a hard time falling asleep? Most people are deficient in magnesium, including children. A magnesium deficiency can have serious consequences, including low serotonin. Magnesium and serotonin don?t just help to regulate your mood, they also can affect your physiology in many ways. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that sends signals of satiety, satisfaction and relaxation. It also regulates our appetite and influences sleep cycles; if serotonin is low, melatonin will be low. So low magnesium can lead to over-eating, depression, insomnia and other serious issues including migraine headaches. Find more fun facts like this in my kids color cookbook. Click HERE to find.
If you are looking for more options for your Pure Protein and Fat days, here is a great dish to eat over Miracle Noodles (but use a garlic scampi sauce on the 'noodles' or a sauce with no sugar/starch) and serve it with a piece of Protein Bread made into Garlic Bread! Yum! Who needs carbs?
2 pounds grass fed ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1 1/2 TBS Italian seasoning
Celtic sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
1 cup beef broth
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine beef, garlic, eggs, cheese, seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Blend chopped mushrooms into meat mixture. Slowly add the broth 1/2 cup at a time. The mixture should be very moist but still hold its shape if rolled into meatballs. Shape into meatballs. Arrange in a single layer on a large, shallow baking sheet. Bake meatballs in the preheated oven 35 minutes, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Serve with Miracle Noodles or Cabbage Noodles and your favorite no-sugar added marinara! Makes 8 servings.
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per serving):
Traditional Meatballs using breadcrumbs and frying = 616 calories, 6.6 carbs, 0.3 fiber
"Healthified" Meatballs using mushrooms and baking = 410 calories, 3 carbs, 2 fiber
NUTRITIONAL COMPARISON (per cup Pasta):
White Pasta = 246 calories, 43 carbs, 5 fiber
Cabbage Pasta = 22 calories, 5 carbs, 2 fiber
Miracle Noodles = 0 calories, 0 carbs, 0 fiber
Zucchini "noodles" = 20 calories, 4 carbs, 2 fiber (2 effective carbs)My suggestion is to only serve the sauce on the noodles you will eat that night. The leftover noodles and sauce get a little soggy, so reserve both separate. I recently found a NEW Zucchini cutter that is easier to use! Click HERE to find it:)
Plan Plan Plan is the key to success
Recipes like my cabbage "pasta" can be found in my cookbook The Art of Healthy Eating Slow Cooker. Cabbage is so cheap and lasts forever, I always keep one in my fridge. Cabbage pasta can be made days ahead of time and stored in an air tight container in the fridge for easy additions to dinner.
One trick that works for our family is that Craig helps clean up after dinner, while I prepare dinner for the next night. I often fill my slow cookers with a main dish, side dish and dessert (yes, I have 3 beloved slow cookers). Then in the morning, all I have to do is take the slow cooker shell out of the fridge and turn them on. That takes so much stress and anxiety out of my day!
To get over 300 slow cooker recipes, check out The Art of Healthy Eating: Slow Cooker, click HERE to order.
My favorite slow cooker is $40 off today! Click HERE to find.
And this one is more affordable and is $10 off today. Click HERE to find.
Happy Eating! Thank you all for your love and support!
- Cookie Cut Outs And Magnesium Facts
For every molecule of sugar we ingest, our bodies uses 54 molecules of magnesium to process it! No matter where the carbohydrates come from; 4 grams of carbohydrates equal one teaspoon of sugar in our body. Let me say that again?4 grams of carbohydrates...
- Cinnamon Indian Fry Bread
I love waking up to comments from my clients! "A year ago I met Maria Emmerich for a health assessment and consultation. My main goal was to lose a few pounds. However, I had also been suffering from IBS, allergies, and many sinus infections over the...
- Easy Protein Noodle Lasagna
Yum! Comfort food without the guilt. I made this dish ahead of time, froze it and the day I wanted to serve it, I placed it in my oven before I left for work on a "delay timer." It was a nice way to end the day. I served this with my homemade GARLIC...
- Beef Stroganoff With Cabbage Noodles
Testimony of the Day"Thank You Thank You! With your help, I am off the anti-depressant that I had been taking off & on for almost 20 years, wow I can't believe it! I had been convinced that it was something I was going to have to take for...
- My Husband's Favorite "pasta"
Testimonies of the Day (Yes, they all came the same day!)MOOD TESTIMONY: "Hi Maria, Thank you for your wonderful advice! I started your plan a couple of months ago and I am so happy with how I am feeling. Mentally and emotionally...