Do This One Thing To Improve Your Health

Do This One Thing To Improve Your Health

You can do one thing to improve your health!

Sometimes I get off track and do not do all of the the healthy things I know I should and want to be doing for my health. It's usually because I get too stressed, busy, or tired. During times that I get offtrack, I like to remember to do at least this one thing to improve my health: Drink more water.

I'm basically a healthy eater, but I don't drink enough water. 

Drinking water has many benefits. Hydration is important for many reasons:

• detoxification
• elimination
• proper thinking
• weight loss 
• and all bodily functions
• How well can our minds work when we hold onto our toxins? 
• How well can we feel if we hold onto our toxins? 
• We may not feel it right away, but in time the proof will be in the pudding. 

Water is a great flusher of toxins and essential to good health. In addition, I've read that students should drink water before a test, it helps them make better thought connections.

The only water that I know that I get every morning is because of a healthy habit that I've developed.  I find when I make it a routine, I do it without thinking. It's like brushing your teeth. No thinking or planning is involved.

My morning routine. 
I get up early . My daily routine includes drinking a 16 ounce glass of water with a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar.

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Apple cider vinegar is really good for you and helps detoxify and balance body ph. It's a habit I developed, and I just do it every morning . I sip it as I get dressed, check my emails, check my blog etc. It's like my morning coffee. but healthier.

Then I make sure that I exercise before I do anything else. If I don't do my morning run or exercise machine first thing- I usually get distracted with other things or  too lazy and just don't exercise. That's why 5-6 mornings a week- I just get up and do it!

Since I have those habits in place, I stick to them but I need to develop an afternoon routine to drink water. As the day progresses and I'm busy,  I don't always feel as good about my choices and I certainly forget to drink water!

So my new mantra is if I do nothing else- I need to drink more water- 


Not drinking enough water is where I fall short and yet it's so easy. I am going to get into the habit of drinking another 16 ounce glass of water ( maybe with fresh lemon ) before I begin to cook dinner around 4:30 or 5:00..

That is my new habit to develop. It's simple and very beneficial. My message for today is
" If you do nothing else, drink more water"

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Chocolate Donut Holes with Coconut Flour

These simple bite size little chocolate donut holes are a healthy treat and a cinch to make.
You won't need any special equipment and can be enjoying one in no time. 

Who doesn't love a chocolate donut hole?
These are especially good because they are grain free, healthy and quite tasty.
They are made of coconut flour ( buy in the health store or online) and very quick and easy.

If you do not want to use coconut flour, any kind of gluten free flour or regular flour will work.
However, if you decide not to use the coconut flour, reduce the almond milk to 1 Tablespoon instead of 3 Tablespoons. However, there are health benefits to baking with coconut flour.

I like baking with coconut flour for many reasons.

• Coconut flour is packed with fiber and therefore more filling and satisfying( The fiber also helps better elimination) 
• Coconut flour is tasty- has a unique appealing taste
• Coconut flour requires a lot more liquid in the recipe which makes for a moist, silky product. 
• Coconut flour is rich in nutrients 
• Coconut flour is grain and gluten free
• Coconut flour is lower in carbs which doesn't raise insulin levels as high as reg flour

In addition, coconut flour is very easy to use to bake cookies, cake, and these donut holes.

I like baking with coconut sugar because: 

• It is lower in carbohydrates than brown sugar or regular sugar
• It creates less of an insulin spike
• It contains nutrients

Author: Judee Algazi
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves : 12

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup coconut flour 

1/4 tsp baking powder 

4 Tablespoons of coconut sugar ( health food store) 

1 Tablespoon of cocoa

1 tsp cinnamon

3 Tablespoons of almond or coconut milk

2 large eggs, beaten

1/4 cup liquid coconut oil  or olive oil 

pinch of salt

Optional Toppings: chopped nuts, additional coconut sugar and cinnamon mixture, shredded coconut 

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

In a medium bowl combine the eggs, almond milk and oil and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients and then add the dry to the wet ingredients and stir until smooth. 

Roll into balls, and then roll in unsweetened coconut, additional coconut sugar, chopped nuts or  just leave them plain. Bake on a parchment lined cookie sheet for about 10 minutes, or place rolled balls in greased mini muffin pan. 

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Pumpkin Pudding Bars- Grain Free/Gluten Free

This simple seasonal pumpkin pudding bar snack can be made quickly and enjoyed by all. I called this recipe pumpkin pudding bars because they can be cut nicely into firm bars, yet have the consistency of a creamy pudding-like texture.

This tasty dessert will satisfy anyone's pumpkin craving.
 Let's face it who isn't craving pumpkin this time of the year?  ! It seems to be everywhere right now.

In addition, this is a perfect healthy snack for kids.
It's not too sweet, can transport easily in a lunchbox, and makes a perfect after school snack that provides some protein and nutrients. A little whipped cream or whipped coconut cream topping would make it divine.


This recipe is grain free, gluten free, nut free and dairy free.

Judee Algazi
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes tops
Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
Note: I always use whole food ingredients ( but the recipes will work with regular sugar and GF flour)
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Ingredients: 
2 cups of pumpkin puree or ( 1 can of pumpkin )
1/2 cup of coconut sugar ( get in the health food store- it looks and acts like brown sugar but is lower in carbs and higher in fiber  and more nutritious)
4 large eggs, beaten
2 Tablespoons coconut flour ( or any gluten free flour)
2 Tablespoons coconut or almond milk ( Add if using coconut flour which needs extra liquid, omit for reg GF flour)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice ( or if you don't have any make your own  - easy pumpkin pie spice mix  )
Optional: Add plenty of chocolate chips if you must! ( I did)

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 
In a medium bowl, (using a large spoon), cream the pumpkin and coconut sugar until smooth. Add the beaten eggs, almond milk or coconut milk and mix well. Then add the spices and coconut flour. Mix well, smashing any lumps that form if you are using the coconut flour..
Line a brownie pan with parchment paper and pour in batter. Bake for about 30-40 minutes until set , but not overdone,. Cool on wire racks. Cut into bars.

     

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Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie with Grain Free Crust

Pumpkin Pie seems to be everyone's favorite pie, especially this time of the year! This easy to make gluten-free pumpkin pie is delicious.

I have been experimenting with simple crusts that are grain free.This crust is made from almonds and does not have to be rolled. I'm no fancy baker, so I was delighted with the easy simple recipe.

The pumpkin pie recipe has two steps: 

• the grain free/gluten free/ dairy free crust   
• the golden pumpkin filling ( DF GF too) 

Make The Crust First

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

 

Ingredients for the Crust: 
1 and 1/4 cups of raw almonds
1/2 coconut sugar ( available in health food stores) it looks and acts like brown sugar but healthier
2 Tablespoons of coconut oil or butter.
 

Crust Directions:
Use a food processor with the metal blade. Place the almonds and coconut oil in the food processor   Turn it on and as it is chopping, add coconut sugar slowly from the chute. Process on an off until the nuts become chopped small and the oil and coconut sugar begin to bind somewhat. Turn off the food processor and press the mixture into the base of a 9 inch pan and set aside.

Ingredients for The Filling:
 1 15ounce can of organic pumpkin puree
1 and half cups of full fat coconut milk or organic half and half
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 - 3/4 cup of coconut sugar 
1 teaspoon of cinnamon+ 1/4 teaspoon dry ground ginger OR
use 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice mix (or make your own pumpkin pie spice mix )
1/8 teaspoon of sea salt
optional: 1/8 teaspoon cardamom** my favorite!! (only if you like cardamom)

Directions for The Filling 
Using a large spoon, mix all filling ingredients in a medium sized bowl until smooth.
Pour the filling on top of the pie crust.
Place in preheated oven for 45 minutes

In just 45 minutes you will be eating a homemade delicious pumpkin pie with a dab of whipped cream on top!

I was excited because everyone, even those who were not gluten free,  enjoyed this healthy delicious pumpkin pie!!!

Author: Judee Algazi
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes at 375 degrees
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Place almonds, coconut sugar, and coconut oil in processor and process quickly until smooth enough to press into pie pan

Crust ingredients pressed into a 9 inch pie pan

Pumpkin filling poured on top of the crust

Pumpkin Pie Baked and Ready to serve --

My notes: 
This pie can be dairy-free/parve if you use coconut milk and coconut whipped cream in place of the dairy.

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