#NewYearNewMe ~My Goals in February plus a #GIVEAWAY #WINNER

Starting the New Year off with Resolutions of "Getting Healthy" is always a goal. Of course 2016 was no different then years past but I did put a little twist on my goals, making smaller changes each month and trying something "NEW TO ME"

While drinking juices and having smoothies are NOT totally new concepts-for me the "NEW" was drinking juices/smoothies with good stuff that can  provide me with loads of health benefits by upping  intake of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. 

So February has been all about more juices and smoothies!

The key for me was  to incorporate juices/smoothies  into  diet without totally replacing all meals.Making fresh squeezed citrus  juices was so easy with my Tribest Citristar  I started with just breakfast for the first three days then I was having them for breakfast and lunch. I would make  up a large batch that   I would freeze for the week. My kids like smoothies too and packing a frozen smoothie in their lunch has a duel purpose keeps lunch cool and will thaw out by lunch time and kids think they are getting a special treat.

My favorite juice was a OJ and Lime with fresh mint

1. 1/2 cup of water
2. 1/2 cup of packed mint leaves
3. 3/4 cup of fresh lime juice
4. 1 1/2 cup of fresh OJ
5. 1/4 cup of stevia ( last year I did a cut down of sugar in my diet and I love this natural sweetener you could use sugar or what ever substitute you wish-you'll NEED a lil something first batch I made with out ............

One of my early favorites smoothies was
 THE GREEN MONSTER!

1. 1 1/4 cups fresh spinach, thick stems removed
2. 1/2 cup frozen chopped pineapple
3. 1/2 large apple (I like honeycrisp)
4. 1/2 large banana
5. 3/4 cup fresh  juice (I did half OJ/half grapefruit juice)
6. 1 Tbsp honey (optional)
7. Handful of Chai Seeds

another was Dr Oz's Berry Strong Smoothie

1. 1 cup  spinach
2. 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
3. 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
4. 1 cup orange juice

There soon became a second twist-- I was on the hunt to drink the rainbow of smoothies.

YUMMY YOU SMOOTHIE
 from Fertile. Fit. Fabulous.

GET SPICY BEET
 from Just Beet It

COCONUT LIME
 from E-Health101

NOW comes the GIVEAWAY part =^D


One RSR reader can get to try out some of juices and smoothies with a Tribest Citristar of their own for FREE!!!

Giveaway ends on 3/3 at midnight...Winner will have 48 hours to respond or new
 name will be picked. PRIZED WILL BE SHIPPED BY TRIBEST LIFE.

~~~WINNER~~~

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NEW YEAR NEW YOU Luscious Recipes & Clean Snack Options from @lundbergfarms

As we head into 2016 this is the time to TAKE CHARGE of our health! Along with what we do  for the outward -loose weight tone up we need to make changes on what we PUT IN! Remember  small, manageable changes to your lifestyle will be easier to keep for a lifetime!


Here are some better-for-you recipes and snacking options for any upcoming gathering you might be attending New Years Eve or just to put in your monthly dinner menu. You can use the great products from Lundberg to make these delicious dishes 

RECIPES

Almond Brown Rice Stuffing 

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup slivered almonds

3 tbsp. butter

1 medium tart red apple, cored and diced

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning 

1/4 tsp. thyme

1/4 tsp. ground white pepper

3 cups cooked Lundberg Brown Jasmine Rice (cooked in chicken broth) 

PREPARATION

Cook almonds in butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add apple, onion, celery, poultry seasoning, thyme and pepper; continue to cook until vegetables are tender crisp. Stir in rice; cook until thoroughly heated. Use as stuffing for poultry or pork roast, or bake tightly covered in a separate baking dish at 350 degrees 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 6-8 servings.

Recipe courtesy of USA Rice Federation. 

Olde World Pilaf Meatless Loaf

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ cups Lundberg Family Farms Olde World Pilaf

1 Tbsp. olive oil

½ cup onion, chopped

½ cup multi-colored bell peppers, chopped

1 cup fresh spinach, chopped

1 cup mushrooms, chopped

1 Tbsp. fresh garlic, minced

¼ tsp. red pepper flakes

½ tsp. fresh ground pepper

¼ tsp. salt

¼ cup low sodium tomato juice

½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped finely

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped

2 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped

2 Tbsp. gluten free baking mix or 2/3 cup instant mashed potatoes made with 1 cup vegetable stock

¼ cup sliced onions for garnish

2 Tbsp. ketchup  for glaze

PREPARATION

Cook 1 ½ cups Lundberg Olde World Pilaf with 3 cups of water according to package directions.  

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease all sides of a loaf pan.

Saute onion, bell pepper, spinach, mushrooms and garlic until soft in olive oil. Add red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and tomato juice. Cook just to warm the juice. Add the remaining ingredients, mix thoroughly. Form into a loaf and very firmly press into the prepared pan. If mixture is too loose, add more gluten free baking mix or add a bit more instant mashed potatoes. Top with sliced onions and ketchup. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes; remove foil and cook for 15 more minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before slicing.

SNACKS  
because lets face it we all love to have a "cheat" day...now you can have one or two and not feel guilty about it!

• Thin Stackers Rice Cakes
  • Available in 4 varieties:Brown Rice Salt free & light salt, Red Rice & Quinoa  and 5 Grain 
• Sweet Dreams Rice Cakes
  • Available in Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate varieties. SRP $3.99
• Rice Chips
• Available in 10 varieties: Sea Salt, Smokey Maple, Sriracha, Santa Fe BBQ, Crabby Rice Chips, Fiesta Lime, Hone Dijon, Pico De Gallo and Wasabi

These are SUPER substitutes for the days you get chip or chocolate cravings!