The Life of Christiane

stopbitching-and-dosomething:

ohshitgetfit:

I’m trying to.

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heytherehanuman:

Roasted Garbanzo Beans Two Ways from Taste of Healthy Goodness

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prettybalanced:

Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing

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fitbodyfitsoul: Vegan Substitutions for 8 Common Baking Ingredients

health-heaven:

Butter: Margarine or olive oil are the best choices. For margarine,try Earth Balance brand for the most “buttery” flavor, but any vegan brand can be substituted directly for butter. Don’t try to brown it in recipes calling for browned butter, though.

Baking with olive…

Although I’m not vegan, this is helpful. I can replace more unhealthy ingredients, like butter, with healthier ones!

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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shake
214 calories

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scarletpill:

100 CALORIE MOIST CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
adapted from Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World
makes 12
1 cup nonfat or low fat milk, dairy or nondairy
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 cup all purpose flour –OR- whole wheat pastry flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a standard 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners. Spritz them lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
In a small bowl, stir together milk and vinegar. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine brown sugar, applesauce, and vanilla. Pour in the now curdled milk and mix all ingredients well.
Stir in dry ingredients until just combined. The batter will be thin and wet, similar to a runny pancake batter. Divide it evenly among the prepared muffin cups. Bake for about 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of one comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack before removing to cool completely.
Once the cupcakes are cool, top them with my favorite light and fluffy whipped frosting, found here: Best Whipped Frosting.
Nutrition for 1 cupcake (unfrosted):
Calories: 108.7, Fat: 0.6g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 15.4mg, Carb: 29.7g, Fiber: 1.2g, Sugars: 20.5g, Protein 2.2g

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happy-ishealthy:

Tom has been asking if I knew a “healthy version” of mozzarella cheese sticks, healthy mozza cheese sticks may be almost impossible to make, but atleast if I can make them myself I know (and can limit) what goes in them :)

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ahealthyveg:

cilantro lime rice + black beans + corn + tofu + salsa + guacamole

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myjournalofhealth:

Benefits of Pineapple
Bromelain
Bromelain is a powerful enzyme, which is extracted from pineapple cores. (Most pineapple cores are inedible, but you can find some that are soft enough to eat). Once the enzyme is collected, it’s often turned into supplement tablets. Bromelain is a popular supplement for athlete’s, and also for people who just want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The pineapple enzyme helps with the digestive system to break down our foods, and clean blood by removing debris and toxins from the blood stream. Bromelain enzyme contains anti-inflammatory properties that benefits our internal organs. The enzyme also speeds up recovery after external injuries and reduces swelling. Eating pineapple fruit has also been known to reduce ‘ulcerative colitis’.
Manganese
Manganese is a vitamin that our body can’t produce on its own. We need to find daily sources of manganese from food we eat. Pineapple is agreat source of Manganese. Manganese is responsible for bone formation, healing wounds, and keeping skin healthy. It regulates blood sugar levels, and helps with the immune system to fight off disease. Regularly eating pineapple will ensure you’re consuming enough manganese in your diet.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is a ‘water soluble vitamin’, which means it doesn’t store in the body. We need to take Vitamin C every day in order to replenish its levels. Pineapple is a great source to find a daily dose of Vitamin C. It helps in the formation of collagen, collagen is a protein that grows new skin and blood vessels. The benefit of taking vitamin C is also believed to keep away the common cold.
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1 is partly responsible for the development of energy in the body, turning carbohydrates into the daily energy we need. Vitamin B1 is important for the nervous system and muscle functions. Vitamin B1 also goes by the name ‘thiamine’ . As well as being found in Pineapples, thiamine can be found in meat, whole-grain foods, leafy vegetables and egg yolks. (x)

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