This Recipe Takes The Cake!

Want a wheat, dairy, gluten, sugar, soy, nut and fruit free cupcake recipe that will have you craving more after the first bite? Well then check this out!

Oh and don't worry, you don't have to feel an OUNCE of guilt if you shovel in 5 of them... They're so very healthy!

http://gigieatscelebrities.com/2013/10/08/healthy-cupcakes-recipe/

A Smoothie That Tastes Like A Septic Tank

Wow. The title says it all.

You are officially curious, no?

http://gigieatscelebrities.com/2013/06/25/play-with-your-food/

Munch on May

Munch on May - Boulder Nutrition | Examiner.com

Feast on fiber in the new year

Where do you get your fiber from?

Feast on fiber in the new year

Not such a hungry hippo anymore

You may have loved the game when you were a kid, but you probably HATE IT NOW!

Not such a hungry hippo anymore

A-Salt to your heart

A-Salt to your heart

Cancer crunching

Load up on your veggies!!!

Cancer crunching

Got allergies?

Got allergies?

Whole Foods Salmon Sashimi Review

So I got a huge craving yesterday for sashimi... but the thought of going out to sushi didn't sound so hot so I decided, let's get some sashimi from Whole Foods!





And I mean look, it's way cheaper than what I probably would have gotten at a sushi restaurant anyways so I am being financially savvy too! Wow, Whole Foods and inexpensive in the same sentence? How in the WORLD is that possible!?!** [for answer - see bottom]


I settled on some salmon sashimi [that's what I was craving, hard core]... or SAKE if you really want me to get all Japanese technical! Typically this sashimi is... uh... carved[?] from Whole Food's farm raised Norwegian Salmon... Yes, I know what you're thinking: GAHH, you are eating FARM RAISED SALMON... but I have done EXTENSIVE research on Whole Food's farm raised salmon and have found that it comes from a legit source and the fish is not fed unhealthy and unnatural foods.


So anyways on to the good stuff....


Well what sashimi dinner is complete without Nori, Soy Sauce & Sesame Seed = NONE THAT'S WHAT! So of course I had to have them!






Then I sliced the sashimi [and to all you plate decorators and professional chefs out there... I am sorry for my UGLY plate presentation, but honestly, it ALL tastes the SAME! Whoops, I am sorry if I just broke the news to you!]... and placed it a top of a bed of spinach [because spinach tastes amazing with everything]. Of course I am not just going to eat this sashimi, ha, if you only knew me... I am known for eating a TON so of course I had my...




Spaghetti Squash sauteed with Broccoli in Olive Oil over another bed of Spinach...




And "FRIED" Green Beans [by far the BEST thing in the world, seriously: they taste JUST like French Fries... although maybe you should trust me on that because I haven't had a French Fry in oh about 10 years... or maybe even longer!]




Oh wait, isn't this suppose to be a review of the Whole Foods Sashimi Salmon? And here I am showing off my side dishes to the MAIN SUBJECT! [Oh wait, isn't the new thing... focusing in on vegetables are the MAIN part of a meal and simply using protein as a garnish? Well not in my life that's for sure!!!!!]




Well let me tell you... first bite to last... I was having a mouth-gasum... and if you have NO CLUE what that means... I was in serious HEAVEN the entire time I ate!!! The butteriness of the fish complimented the crunchiness of the nori perfectly [I wrap sheets around the fish - not rice, no nothing... the reason for this... is meant for another blog post!]. The fish also tasted incredibly fresh and melted in my mouth the instant it touched my tongue.


So if you ever get a craving for some sashimi [and you can use this sashimi to make roll if you so choose], then get your booty on down to Whole Foods [it's GiGi recommended!]! They also offer Hamachi/Yellowtail, Unagi/Eel, Maguro/Red Tuna, Octopus, Spicy Tuna [A delicious mixture sans MAYO]... and depending on where you live they may offer more or less!




Oh and if you live in the Boulder Area... go into the Pearl Street location - say the name GiGi to the fish counter, and they will know exactly who you're talking about! I swear I think I am going to ask them if they could make some sort of discount deal for the people who come in and mention my name... sort of like a coupon code! ha ha!


**Probably because it takes about 10 to 12 ounces of fish to fill me up... which would probably be the equivilent to about 2 platters of sashimi [which can JACK UP any bill]... While about 10 ounces from Whole Foods is... well you see how much it is above!

Boner-ific Foods! Ha Ha!

How sad is this... I have osteoporosis. No, I didn't just find out, in fact I have had this debilitating bone disease since I was 17 years old!


So what categories do I fall under when it comes to who is susceptible to getting this disease?

- Well I am a female
- I am a small person
- My mother & grandmother have osteoporosis (THANKS GUYS!)
- I am Caucasian




... But yea, that's it! I don't smoke, I work out every day, I eat right and take LOTS of calcium and vitamin D... SO WTF GIVES! Eh, probably a majority has to do with the fact that it's in my genes but you know what... I AM GOING TO FIGHT IT... And what better way to do that then by... EATING FOR MY BONES!

Wonder what his bone density scan looks like!

So you're probably ALL thinking, go grab a damn carton of milk and down that bad boy, STAT! But hold on! I don't drink or eat dairy! I do not digest it well... I guess you could call me lactose-intolerant! PLUS... I am completely against all dairy so even if I could drink it, I probably wouldn't, bah!


Recently a friend of mine was talking about calcium and all it's "wonderfulness" and it got me thinking about the different foods (other than dairy) that are chock full... so I did a bit of research and here is what I discovered!


- Sardines, Mackerel, Tuna & Salmon WITH BONES
- Sesame Seeds
- Collard Greens
- Broccoli
- Tofu
- Turnip Greens
- Brussels Sprouts
- Almonds
- Bok Choy
- Peas
- Spinach
- Kale
- Parsley
- Sea Vegetables
- Shrimp
- Raw Oysters




Ah Ha! See, I don't need to rush to the fridge for a gallon of milk... Instead I can go get a salmon sashimi salad with sea vegetables and a side of sauteed kale... Or I can get all "aphrodisiac" and down some raw oysters! But seriously, if you don't eat dairy and are concerned about your calcium levels, pounce on these foods! Plus, they're good for you!

(why thank you food-4-thot)

Alright, now I am hungry... I am going to go eat my favorite snack of all time... Spinach with Sugar-free Heinz Ketchup all wrapped up in NORI SHEETS! ha ha! Sounds delicious right?




FYI: You need about 1500 mg of calcium a day... taken in divided doses of 500 mg at a time because your body cannot absorb more at a time!

calcium carbonate : highest amount of calcium per pill but may cause intestinal gas and/or constipation, and is poorly absorbed

calcium citrate: less calcium per pill but better absorbed than carbonate. No known side effects

Beauty Foods VIA AOL HEALTH

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So what beauty foods are you eating today?!?!

*So far I have eaten my fare share of Vitamin A & C & B, Fiber, Lutein... you know what, I've gotten em' all (or I will in the near future - DINNER is just around the corner!!)... since I have, why don't I look like a Victoria Secret Model?! Oh that's right, I'm not 6 feet tall!!!!

Slim Out without Slimming Out

Healthy Inexpensive Foods... Have you been saving your Gs?!


1. Frozen Vegetables (10 to 30 cents per ounce) & Frozen Fruit (10 to 50 cents per ounce)
2. Fresh Bagged Spinach (66 cents for 4 cups)
3. Canned Vegetables (28 cents per serving)
4. Canned Tuna (20 cents per ounce) & Salmon (23 cents per ounce)
5. Eggs (12 cents each)
6. Nulaidreddi Eggs (25 cents per serving)
7. Old Fashion Oats (6 cents per ounce)
8. Frozen Whiting Fillet (28 cents per ounce) & Catfish (25 cents per ounce)
9. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Generic @ 29 cents per ounce)
10. Butterball Frozen Boneless Turkey (23 cents per ounce)
11. Whole Fryer Chicken (Generic @ 99 cents per pound)


What other inexpensive yet healthy foods have you been able to find! I know I am missing a whole bunch - but with this semester over just around the corner, I can hardly concentrate!! ha ha.


**Prices vary from store to store but are generally around this much... these prices are for Albertsons Supermarkets**

SPRING!

So since it is SPRING (even if the weather is NOT showing it)... I thought I would discuss/list some incoming spring vegetables that are nutritious & delicious!

1. Asparagus

2. Artichokes

3. Fennel

4. Vidalia Onions

5. Leeks & Shallots

6. Garlic

7. Lettuce

8. Mixed Greens & Spinach

9. Cabbage

10. Broccoli

So while I have tons of recipes up my sleeve including each and every one of these vegetables... What sorts of things do you do in order to get your vegetables quota for the day... Do you have any delicious recipes that include the above listed veggies?!

Share you recipes in a COMMENT!

*If you are feeling uninspired to cook with the new spring vegetables here are some recipe links: