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Crispy Baked “Ziti” with Greens and Egg

by Arielle J on November 7, 2011

This is definitely by far one of my best dishes yet…and my boyfriend, who doesn’t really like or eat ziti, LOVED it too. So there!

He is a meat eater and likes beef, chicken or shrimp in every dish. Though I do eat meat occasionally, I look to other foods for protein: beans, lentils, nuts and eggs. I didn’t want to add meat or fish to the ziti, so decided to add an egg- why not, right?! Turned out the be THE PERFECT addition to this italian-y healthy dish.

The amazingly DELICIOUS finished product...

It’s just SO delicious…and healthy…and SO easy (and inexpensive) to make!!!

INGREDIENTS:
-One package of brown rice pasta (penne)
-Fresh Organic mozzarella (I used about organic 4 mozzarella sticks because it was the only cheese i had in my fridge)
-1 cup almond meal (flour made of ground up almonds. used in this recipe for a slight additional crunch and and browning effect…and for additional nutrition)
-Free-range eggs (1 per person)
-3 cups tomato sauce
-2 cloves garlic
-1 cup of Frozen or fresh greens of choice (spinach, kale, collards, peas)
-Sprinkle of fresh basil or dried basil
-Sprinkle of sea salt

DIRECTIONS:
1. Make pasta (and drain).

Fresh Brown Rice Pasta

2. Pour cooked and drained pasta into baking pan.

3. Pour tomato sauce over and mix into pasta (tomato sauce can be left cold). Make your own with this tomato sauce recipe or buy a jar. Add sweet onions or garlic.

Fresh Tomato Sauce

4. Add greens (spinach, kale, collards and/or peas).

Adding the delicious greens...

5. Sprinkle almond meal on top for added crunch.

6. Make a hole for each egg.

7. Crack egg into a bowl and pour egg into hole carefully.

Adding in egg slowly...

With the egg added...

8. Broil on low until egg looks cooked (about 10 minutes). (Broil on low to ensure egg doesnt become rubbery).

9. Add mozzarella cheese until melted!

...top it off with some mozzarella

10. Sprinkle some basil for garnish and to top it off.

and….VOILA!

Pure. Deliciousness.

You and your guests will be so impressed at how delicious it is…and your body will thank you too. This recipe is easily digestible, satiating, high in protein, grains, fiber, nuts and greens!

be creative. be delicious. be well.
xoxo
be well,
arielle

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Warm up with this: Egyptian Licorice Tea!

by Arielle J on November 4, 2011

If you LIKE the taste of licorice, you will LOVE this tea.

Rich, smooth, spicy and SWEET!

And if you don’t like the taste of licorice, you still might like this tea!

It’s rich – sweet with a spicy twist! Whenever I’m craving something hot and sweet, I drink this…because it doesn’t require any extra sweetness. And, best of all, it doesn’t even have stevia or sweetener hidden in it (make sure you read ingredients because many teas have sweetener hidden in it).

If you like your tea with milk (my new fave is hemp milk), it becomes sweet AND creamy…pure deliciousness.

Also, it’s herbal (caffeine-free) so enjoy it any time, in the morning, after lunch or before bed!

INGREDIENTS:
Organic Licorice Root, Organic Cinnamon Bark, Organic Orange Peel, Organic Ginger Root, Organic Cardamom Seed, Natural Tangerine Flavor, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Clove Bud, Natural Cinnamon Oil.

Be Spicy. Be Sweet. Be Well.

xoxo

be well
arielle

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Comfort-Me-Candied Sweet Potatoes

by Arielle J on November 3, 2011

When it begins to get cold, I crave foods that will warm and comfort me. Saw a smiliar recipe on VegNews, altered it a little and voila!

warm and perfectly sweet!

INGREDIENTS:
1 tbs coconut oil, melted
Juice of 1 orange
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, combine coconut oil, orange juice, sea salt, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice, and mix until combined.

2. Add sliced potatoes, toss, and transfer to a lightly oiled 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

3. Cover and bake until sweet potatoes are just tender, about 40 minutes. Stir once or twice half-way through to distribute liquid over potatoes.

4. Uncover, and bake until glaze thickens, about 10 to 15 minutes.

5. Cover and keep warm until ready to serve.

*If you don’t have 40 minutes on hand to make this recipe, broil in oven and it will take a shorter amount of time…and may even make them a little more crispy!

*Perfect addition to the Thanksgiving table!

*Add some pecans for an added crunch.

ENJOY!

Be sweet. Be comforted. Be well.

xoox

be well,
arielle

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Wellness Wednesday – Sesame Miso Soup

by Arielle J on November 2, 2011

Needed something to warm me up during this chilly,
snowy October Sunday, so decided to make miso soup!
There are many versions, but I decided to whip up this
simple one. So easy and so delish.
No one will know it was made on YOUR stove!

Miso Soup all done!!

P.S. Even when it’s not chilly outside, this soup is a
great one to sip up – comforting and cleansing.

Benefits:
Miso- “fermented” soy, rice or barley. Fermented = loaded with amino acids + digestive enzymes = boosts immune system + highly cleansing + great for digestion.
Seaweed- cleanses the lymphatic system and detoxifies the body. Super high in minerals, iron and iodine. Anti-inflammatory, lowers cholesterol and super cleansing.

SESAME MISO SOUP
Ingredients:
– 4 cups water
– 6 tbsp sweet white miso (i like sweet white, but you can also use yellow miso or red miso)
– 2 tbsp wakame (or arame) seaweed

*Serves 1-2. Double recipe to eat for lunch
the next day. Add more/less miso depending on how thick/tasty
you like it.

Optional Add-ins:
– 1 medium carrots (peeled, sliced) – good for skin and eyes and adds some soupy flavor
– 1 scallions (sliced) – good for blood
– 1/4 tbs toasted sesame oil – adds a nutty sesame flavor
– 1/4 tbs tamari (wheat-free soy sauce) – adds a soy sauce flavor without the wheat
– 1 tsp white sesame seeds – adds some crunch + calsium
– cayenne – revs up metabolism
– dulse flakes – adds more seaweed + naturally salty
1. Bring water to a boil.
2. While water is boiling, soak seaweed in a separate bowl with cold water for approx 5-10 minutes (until the seaweed expands).

Soaking the seaweed…

3. Optional- Simmer and add in carrots. Cook until tender (about 10 minutes). Skip this step if not using carrots!

Simmering and simmering…

4. Drain seaweed, add to pot of water and simmer.

Add in scallions…

5. In a separate bowl, take approx 1/4 cup of the hot water from the pot and mix with miso until the miso dissolves. Mix it, mix it.

Mixing the miso into the hot broth…

Keep on dissolving the miso…

8. Once miso dissolves, add to pot of water and stir.
9. Optional- If using scallions, sesame oil and tamari, add into pot of water. Otherwise, skip this step.
10. Stir it all together, pour into bowl and voila!

looking…and smelling so good!

11. If you have sesame seeds, sprinkle some on top!

Miso Soup all done!!

Home-made miso soup. Voila!

be tasty. be warm. be well.

xoxo
be well,
arielle

#thebestspringcleanse #ilovemefoods #yum

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Kale in Madison Square Park?!

by Arielle J on November 1, 2011

Look what I spotted growing in Madison Square Park today- KALE!!!

Kale in Madison Square Park!

I even took a bite of it to confirm…and I’m pretty sure it’s the real deal!

You can buy a bunch of curly kale and lacinato (dinosaur/flat kale) at Eataly across the street for $2.99.

…and then you can make this delicious kale salad from Lemons and Loafers!

Be observant. Be real. Be well.

xoxoxo

Be Well,
Arielle

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Happy Halloween- The Celebration of Corn Syrup?!

by Arielle J on October 31, 2011

Sorry, kids…I just couldn’t bear to buy you conventional candy tonight. My childhood favorites: twizzlers, reeses, snickers, peanut butter m&ms all have crap in them, including corn syrup! Corn syrup messes with your metabolism, makes you crave even more sugar and rots your teeth.

yum, yum, yum!

I even went into Duane Reade, CVS AND Walgreens…and i walked down all of the aisles in hopes to find something with out corn syrup that I could “feed” to my neighbors/trick-or-treaters….and, NOTHING! (Well, actually, Duane Reade sells organic lollipops but they were $2.99 for 10 lollipops and I couldn’t afford to feed all of the kids- I live in a big building!)

So, I trekked to Whole Foods…and what did i find? Mini bags of pretzels and sucking candies. There were no more lollipops and they didn’t have any snicker look-a-likes.

And, no other individually wrapped candies that looked delicious and would’ve fit the bill.

So, I bought these:

Yummy!

And…they are delicious! My fave is the “Pomegranate Pucker” flavor. Runner up: “Mango Tango” then “Lucky Lime” then “Wet-Face Watermelon”.

My boyfriend was upset when he saw the bowl of organic candies. He said Halloween is “the celebration of corn syrup”. Sorry, Lee…and sorry, kids. I do believe in 90/10 (90% of the time, eat to nourish your body and 10% of the time, eat what you crave), but I just couldn’t add one more corn syrup-laden candy to your treat-or-treat bag.

These are as delicious and I bet you won’t even know that they’re made of: Ingredients: Organic Evaporated Cane Juice, Organic rice Syrup, Non-GMO Citric Acid (from beet sugar- nor corn), Natural Flavors, may contain Organic Black Carrots, Organic Black Currant, Organic Apple.

These mini chocolates from Nibmor
would’ve been the PERFECT trick-or-treat to give out.

PERFECT halloween treat!

Only if I were more organized… and were good at planning ahead of time!

Until, next year… Happy Halloween!

Be Sweet. Be Healthy. Be Well.

xoxox

be well,
arielle

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Afternoon Pick-Me-Up: Carrot Juice!

by Arielle J on October 27, 2011

Do you begin craving chips, coffee, and cookies mid-afternoon around 3pm? It’s your blood sugar dropping… Instead of running to the fridge for a snack or to your favorite neighborhood coffee joint during your next afternoon blood-sugar slump, try a glass of this for a pick-me-up:

The perfect afternoon pick-me-up

Sweet but not too sweet, made of 100% carrots, high in vitamin A and C…and great for your eyes, skin, bones, teeth, hair, nails, liver and thyroid.

Fresh carrot juice is the best and fresh and organic is even better, but if you don’t have a natural foods store near you, or a juicer on hand, pick a bottle up of this and keep in your office fridge. The juice gets right into your blood so you don’t need to wait until your body digests it. Your body will thank you, and so will your boss!

For an ultra pick-me-up, try this carrot juice plus spirulina recipe.

Oh- and the kids may love it too. My sister adds a dash of carrot juice into water for her 1 year old son to get him to drink more liquids and he loves it!

Be Energized. Be Sweet. Be Well.

xoxox

be well,
arielle

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Wellness Wednesday – Dr. Praeger’s California Veggie Burgers

by Arielle J on October 26, 2011

My favorite veggie burger!!

I hate foods that taste like the healthy version of something else. These veggie burgers are not intended to taste like beef burgers…and they don’t resemble beef burgers, either! They are simply the closest thing that i have found to burgers made solely out of veggies.

INGREDIENTS: Carrots, Onions, String Beans, Oat Bran, Soybeans, Zucchini, Peas, Broccoli, Corn, Soy Flakes, Spinach, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Red Peppers, Arrowroot, Corn Starch, Garlic, Corn Meal, Salt, Parsley, Black Pepper

Put in oven or toaster or broiler…cook about 8 minutes on each side or until brown. Place onto an Ezekial Burger Bun with some lettuce, avocado, sprouts, honey mustard
or bbq sauce or ketchup and tomato… and voila!

Dr. Praegers veggie burger on an Ezekial bun with kale and avocado!

A delicious, EASY, quick and healthy lunch or dinner.

Be Simple. Be Satisfied. Be Well.

xoxox

be well,
arielle

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Art to bring you positivity….

by Arielle J on October 25, 2011

In college, I took an art class and painted this:

Made by me! It’s for all of the little girls, teenagers and women out there who need to be reminded that there is ALWAYS a better way. A better way of thinking, doing, saying, loving and living. We all have the opportunity to live beautiful lives, filled with good health, abundance, money, love and friendships. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel…and a beautiful life amidst the tears.

Just open your eyes and open your heart…

choose LOVE over FEAR…

choose to see the pretty things in life…

and just CHOOSE to be happy.

Be Hopeful. Be Happy. Be Well.

xoxox

be well
arielle

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Wellness Wednesday- My new yoga mat cover!

by Arielle J on October 19, 2011

Been on the market for a new yoga mat cover for a long time (mine has lasted me since my first yoga class Sophmore year at college!!!). I knew it was time to officially time get a new one when the zipper broke and the mat fell out on my way to class!

Love it!

Saw this one at Kripalu last weekend and just had to have it! $50, but on sale for $35. Not bad, huh?! Made of beautiful soft and shiny satin, comfortable to carry and so colorful!

Bought a different design, in magenta and green for my best friend!

Love this Prana yoga mat cover too!

Check out the other designs at Prana.com.

Hope it lasts me as long as my last one!

Be Colorful. Be Inspired. Be Well.

xoxox

be well,
arielle

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Beauty, Wellness and Eco-Living Tips this Saturday – Reslience Day 2011!

by Arielle J on October 18, 2011

I’m going to this…are you?

This Saturday in NY, Resilience Day is rolling out the “Green Carpet” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Spend the entire day pampering yourself in healthy ways- with food tastings, juice bar, nutrition and fitness workshops, eco-living tips, skincare tutorials and more!

It’s a beauty and awareness day benefiting BeatCancer.org hosted by Dr. Susan Silberstein and Dr. Emily Splichal (podiatrist seen on Oprah teaching how to walk in Stilettos!

WHEN: Saturday, October 22nd @ 11am-4pm
WHERE: COLORS @ 417 Lafayette Street between Astor and West 4th Street
WHAT: Pamper yourself in healthy ways! Nutrition and fitness workshops, food tastings and juice bar! COST: $25
REGISTER: here

What a nice way to spend a Saturday in NY- invite your favorite women- friends, moms, aunts, daughters!

Be Resilient. Be Empowered. Be Well.

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ZEN-ifying my Apt…

by Arielle J on October 17, 2011

I moved in July. Dining table just arrived, haven’t ordered dining room chairs yet and we’re still waiting for our couch. They say wait to decorate the small things and accents, but I like to collect…and when I saw this, I just couldn’t bear to wait. Figured it will bring a little “zen” to the rest of the decorating process too!

My new piece of artwork!

I bought it from TheInkSociety on Etsy. They make other really cute ones too.

A few are hanging around the offices of Integrative Nutrition. What a cool office, huh? Doesn’t it just make you want to inhale, exhale and smile?

Figured it was pretty gender neutral. Hope my Lee, my boyfriend approves!

Kitchen or bathroom?

be zen. be happy. be well.

xooxox
be well,
Arielle

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Wellness Wednesday: Red Raspberry Leaf Tea- The Cure for Cramps!

by Arielle J on October 12, 2011

The best tea for cramps!

Happy Wellness Wednesday…and Happy Full Moon!

Today, I’ve been drinking Yogi Tea’s Red Raspberry Tea. It’s one of my go-to teas every month. Why? Because it helps ease my period cramps. And because, it works. Period!

I also like Traditional Medicinal’s Red Raspberry Tea.

Red Raspberry Tea is:
– derived from the green leaves of a raspberry plant
– herbal
– non-caffeinated
– mildly sweet, with an earthy twist (doesnt taste anything like raspberries!)
– perfect for easing cramps- my clients and friends swear by it, and so do I!

Here’s why I drink it, especially around the time of my period:
– helps with cramps! (It actually tones your uterus, making the muscles more relaxed, so the blood flows more freely)
– regulates menstrual cycle
– decreases heaviness of period
– contains a variety of vitamins and minerals – vitamins C, E, A, magnesium

Also, when my sister was pregnant (especially at the end of her pregnancy), her midwife recommended she drink it because it:
– supposedly reduces pain during labor and after birth because it helps to tone the uterus
– it assists in the production of plentiful breast milk
– supposedly prevents miscarriage by helping to tone the uterus
– eases morning sickness

I’ve heard it can also can be used to:
– treat acne (use topically to relieve irritation)
– treat sore throats
– treat mouth irritations
– treat diarrhea
– increase fertility in both men and women (they say to drink for a few months while trying to conceive)

So, if you feel like your period is coming on, my advice to you (this is what works for me), is to steer away from dairy (dairy does not help with cramps..and it is inflammatory), go to yoga to get your blood flowing, lay a hot water bottle onto your tummy and treat yourself to a cup of hot Red Raspberry Tea!

Let me know how it helps!

xoxox
be well,
arielle

be comfortable. be relaxed. be well.

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Give me some Green LOVE juice…

by Arielle J on October 6, 2011

Green LOVE juice from Organic Avenue

Walked around NY this afternoon for some jewelry and life inspiration. I started off the day at Organic Avenue (Did you know they opened a new Organic Avenue on 54th and Lex? So convenient for all of the shoppers, Corporate workers and Financiers!)

… then headed to Bloomingdales, Saks, Henri Bendel and Berdorf Goodman…then to the jewelry district.

As I walked from store to store, street by street, LITERALLY 7 people stopped me to ask what I was drinking!

In the glass today? = Kale, Cucumber, Spinach, Celery, Romaine, Swiss Chard, Collard Greens, Pear, Lemon and Parsley.

Pretty damn delicious. Oh- and my skin was totally glowing all day.

Be juicy. Be green. Be Well.

xxoxoo

Be Well,
Arielle

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Wellness Wednesday: Dinner for the boyfriend: “Chicken Fingers” with Sweet Potato, Zucchini and Yucca Fries!

by Arielle J on October 5, 2011

My specialty is finding healthier alternatives to my favorite foods. Last night’s dinner: Chicken Fingers with Sweet Potato, Zucchini and Yucca Fries- perfect dish for my boyfriend and me! )Pescatarian and vegan options included too!)

Be Well with Arielle's Chicken Fingers!

On Sunday night, I had no idea what to make for dinner…until I smelled bbq sauce on my way home! So, to satisfy my craving for bbq, I decided to make chicken fingers (and to eat it with bbq sauce). And, to healthify the meal, I decided to make healthy sweet potato fries and zucchini fries!

Then, I made my way into Whole Foods and I followed a tip that I give to my Supermarket Tourers – to buy one new veggie that I’ve never bought before. So I bought Yucca! …and, I went home and I made Yucca Fries!

Such an easy meal to prepare…and wait until you see what I crusted the chicken fingers with- almond meal! This is the almond meal (aka almond flour) that I get. Trader Joes sells it for $3.99. What a bargain!

Trader Joe's Almond Meal

CHICKEN FINGERS

Be Well with Arielle's Chicken Fingers!

INGREDIENTS:
– 2 free-range chicken cutlets
– 2 free-range eggs
– 2 cups almond meal
– sea salt
– pepper

DIRECTIONS:
1. Rinse off chicken.
2. Cut chicken into strips.

One bowl of almond meal(flour) and one bowl of whisked egg...

3. Prepare one bowl with almond meal/flour, and one bowl with whisked egg.
4. Dip chicken strip into egg.
5. Then, dip into almond meal and coat all sides.
6. Put olive oil in pan and heat to medium heat.
7. Place onto baking sheet and flip chicken strip when it starts to brown (about 7 minutes on each side).
And Enjoy!

*Pescatarians- you can use shrimp with this recipe to make “breaded shrimp”! Comes out just as delish.
*Vegetarias/Vegas- you can use tofu! And, instead of using egg, dip the tofu in a tiny bit of olive oil or peanut oil so the almond meal/flour sticks!

SWEET POTATO FRIES

Sweet Potato Fries!

INGREDIENTS:
– sweet potatoes
– olive oil
– sea salt

DIRECTIONS:
1. Slice sweet potato into strips like fries.
2. Sprinkle with olive oil and a little sea salt.
3. Place on baking sheet or tin foil.
4. Cook on broil for about 7 minutes and flip.
5. Cook another 7 minutes or until brown.
Voila!

ZUCCHINI FRIES

Zucchini Fries!

INGREDIENTS:
– green and/or yellow zucchini
– olive oil
– sea salt

DIRECTIONS:
1. Slice zucchini into strips like fries.
2. Sprinkle with olive oil and a little sea salt.
3. Place on baking sheet or tin foil.
4. Cook on broil for about 7 minutes and flip.
5. Cook another 7 minutes or until brown.

YUCCA FRIES

Voila! Crispy Yucca Fries!

INGREDIENTS:
– 1 yucca
– olive oil
– sea salt

DIRECTIONS:

A Yucca!

1. Bring medium pot of water to a boil. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. Peel yucca with vegetable peeler. Cut off ends and discard. Cut yucca into 3 inch sections.

Peeling the yucca...

All peeled!

3. Drop yucca in pot of boiling water and cook for about 12 minutes.

Boiling the yucca...

4. Rinse with cold water so you can handle it and slice yucca into strips like fries.
5. Sprinkle with olive oil and a little sea salt.

...getting crispy!

6. Place on baking sheet or tin foil and cook on broil for about 7 minutes. Flip/toss and cook for about another 7 minutes until brown and crispy!
Delish!

Voila! Crispy Yucca Fries!

Delish! Zucchini, Sweet Potato and Yucca Fries!

One of my favorite dishes because it’s oh-so-easy and oh-so-good and oh-so-healthy!

Be creative. Be delicious. Be Well.

xoxo,
Arielle

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Rosh Hashanah – A Healthy Sister/New Mom’s contributions- Kasha, Quinoa and her ADORABLE son!

by Arielle J on October 2, 2011

My sister, Sarina’s contribution to the Rosh Hashanah Dinner Table…
1. Kasha with Mushrooms
2. Quinoa with Apricots and Pecans
3. Her ADORABLE son, Evan.

1. KASHA with mushrooms

Kasha!

INGREDIENTS:
TO MAKE KASHA:
2 cups water (or chicken stock)
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
1 cup uncooked Kasha

AFTER KASHA IS COOKED:
1 cup uncooked kasha
2 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
2 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
sea salt
DIRECTIONS:
– In large skillet, saute onions and mushrooms with olive oil.
– Start preparing kasha: toast the kasha in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat
– Shake the pan often for about 6 minutes.
– Then, in a medium saucepan, place the water, sea salt and oil.
– Bring the liquid to a boil and stir in the uncooked kasha.
– Cover tightly and lower the heat to its lowest setting.
– After 12 minutes, remove the pan from the heat but keep the lid on for another 10 minutes (the kasha will continue to steam).
– Finally, lift the lid and fluff with a fork.
– Add the onions and mushrooms when the liquid is added.
– Before serving, fluff kasha with a fork and sprinkle with parsley.

Serves: About 4 ppl

2. QUINOA

Quinoa- Sister Sarina-Style!

INGREDIENTS:
– Quinoa
– Water
– Pecans
– Apricots
– Sea Salt

DIRECTIONS:
– Make quinoa according to package
– Toss in pecans and apricots!
– Sprinkle in some sea salt to taste

3. My Nephew, Evan enjoying our holiday dinner!

My nephew entertaining us with one of his new tricks at the dinner table!

Be healthy. Be happy. Be well.

xoxo

Arielle

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Rosh Hashanah Dinner: A Health Coach’s Contribution – Almond Greenbeans, Rainbow Salad, and Maple Glazed Squash!

by Arielle J on October 1, 2011

My contributions (food) to the Rosh Hashanah Dinner Table…
1. String Beans with Sliced Almonds
2. Rainbow Salad with Honey Dijon vinaigrette
3. Maple Glazed Acorn Squash.

1. ALMOND STRING BEANS

Almond Green Beans!

INGREDIENTS:
– a handful of string beans per person
– 1/4 cup of sliced almonds per person
– sea salt to taste

DIRECTIONS:
– cut off ends of string beans, rinse and steam
– in toaster or pan, toast almonds with a little olive oil and sea salt
– once almonds are bit toasted and brown on top, pour over string beans and toss.
Voila!

2. ACORN SQUASH

Delicious Acorn Squash!

DIRECTIONS: click here

3. RAINBOW SALAD

All (mostly) colors of the rainbow!

INGREDIENTS:
– mesclun and kale
– red pepper (sliced)
– carrots (shredded)
– cucumbers (chopped)

HONEY DIJON VINAGRETTE DRESSING
– dijon mustard
– honey
– garlic
– lemon
– sea salt

Be happy. Be hungry. Be well.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post- Rosh Hashanah Dinner: A Sister/New Mom’s Contribution!

xoxo
be well,
arielle

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Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal: A Perfect Pre-Yoga Breakfast!

by Arielle J on September 30, 2011

At the most recent
Integrative Nutrition Conference held in NY,
a graduate gave out a packet of “Autumn-Spice Blend.”

So, I decided to make it into an oatmeal: Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal!

Think I’m going to make it again
tomorrow morning. Sounds like a perfect pre-yoga
Saturday breakfast to me!

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
INGREDIENTS:
– 1/2 cup oatmeal
– 1/2 cup water
– 1 tsp coconut oil
– 1/2 cup coconut milk (you can also use organic milk, almond, hemp or rice milk)
– 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
– Pumpkin Spice Blend
– (optional) top with sliced banana, ground flax seed, pecans
– (optional) 1 tsp honey (or brown rice syrup, coconut palm sugaror maple syrup)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Bring water and milk to a boil in a pot.
2. Stir in 1/2 cup oatmeal.
3. Cook for 1 minute (depending on what oatmeal you’re using) over medium heat or until thickened.
4. Stir regularly.
5. Cover and remove from heat.
6. Sprinkle in spices and sweetener of choice and stir.
7. Let cool a few minutes, stir, serve and eat!

Be spicy. Be phenomenal. Be well.

xoxo

be well,
arielle

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Wellness Wednesday: Eat apples and honey for a sweet new year!

by Arielle J on September 28, 2011

Apples from the Union Square Farmers Market this AM!

This morning I took a trip to the Union Square Farmer’s Market because tonight (and tomorrow and the next day), my family and I will be celebrating Rosh Hashanah, which is the Jewish New Year. As with every holiday, certain foods are customary to eat. On Rosh Hashanah, we dip apples into honey, symbolizing our hope for a “Sweet New Year.” So, what better way to bring in the new year, but with fresh, organic apples and local honey from the NY farms?!

WHY APPLES AND HONEY?
APPLES: sweet, seasonal, and round, symbolizing a whole, new (cyclical) year. Also, apples contain anti-cancer fighting phytonutrients, along with a lot of fiber, which helps bind up and escort out toxins and carcinogens.

HONEY: sweet, symbolizing a sweet new year. High in enzymes, minerals and vitamins. (But, don’t feed to babies!)

Other foods we traditionally eat on Rosh Hashanah:
– pomegranate
– round challah
– dates
– leeks
– beets
– spinach
– gourds/squash

Stay tuned for some picts of the deliciousness from the Fierman Family Table!

L’Shana Tova- a sweet new year to you, your family and friends!

Be sweet. Be traditional. Be well.

xoxo
be well,
Arielle

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Thai Basil Shrimp with Coconut Rice

by Arielle J on September 27, 2011

YUM. YUM. YUM!

I LOVE Thai food. I’m even more obsessed ever since I traveled to Thailand. We literally ate Pad Thai at every meal, but our second fave was Thai Basil with Shrimp. Fresh is best so make and eat what you crave!

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb shrimp (I used rock shrimp in these photos)
1 tbs peanut oil
1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
1 red bell pepper (cut into thin strips)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
4 tbsps tamari/shoyu/soy sauce
1 tsp coconut palm sugar or honey
1 cup Thai basil
2 tbs ginger (minced)
Freshly cooked jasmine/brown/wild rice
1 cup shredded coconut/coconut flakes (toasted)
Sesame Seeds (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Make rice (some rices take up to 45 minutes, so plan accordingly)

Fresh and fluffy brown rice...

2. If making coconut rice, toast shredded/flaked coconut in pan or oven.

Toasting the coconut...

3. Add coconut to rice.

Delish Coconut rice!

4. In a large pan, skillet or wok over medium-high heat, heat oil and add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until onion begins to soften.