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We’ve all gone to the store formally called natural food store or coop because we thought organic was better.

Organic only means that wasn’t grown with pesticides, but does it mean that its healthier and/or better for you.

Experts say that their isn’t enough evidence to say their is a distinct advantage to eating organic. You are less likely to encounter pesticides, which may come back to haunt all of us with side affects. While the natural fertilizer, manure, may cause E.Coli.  Regarding if you go conventional or organic is it recommended that you rinse all fruits and vegetables prior to eating.

Here is where I play the green card and I don’t mean money?  By not purchasing conventional foods, we aren’t hurting the earth with pesticides.

My gut tells me how long can your wallet sustain the cost go for it?  What do you think?  Do you buy organic, if so why?

A popular Japanese actress claimed she lost 26 pounds following the Morning Banana Diet.  Now supermarkets in Japan can’t keep bananas in stock, in fact Dole has increased its imports by 25%.

Here are the basics of the diet:

Morning:
banana as many as you want
room temperature water

Lunch:
anything you like

Dinner:
anything you like but eat by 8pm

*3:00 pm snack is okay, but no desserts
Must be in bed by midnight.

So does this sound like a sensible diet?  You’re thinking about it aren’t!  I got news for you NO!!!!!!! This is just another diet fad and when you loose the weight and go back to not eating banana’s for breakfast you gain the weight right back.

Do you disagree, I would love to hear your opinion.

So, you sat out Black Friday.  Who could blame you. What’s up with Kohl’s opening at 4am! Honestly what could you possibly need at 4am!! Okay back to the story.

You are heading out looking for just the perfect gift, so here are some strategies to shop all day without blowing your diet!

1. Start with a healthy breakfast — be sure to include some protein to help keep you satiated, sorry yogurt is not a good source of protein, Greek yogurt is a better choice or cottage cheese.  Also try to have a whole grain cereal, oatmeal or muesli.
2. Stay hydrated! — sometimes thirst is masked as hunger.  So make sure you bring you own water, sorry diet soda, Starbucks, or teas don’t cut it.
3. Lunch time choices — when it comes time for lunch choice, lean meats such as grilled chicken without any sauces or cheese, green salads, non fried foods.  At the mall your best choices are Au Bon Pain, Subway or any place where you can control how your food is prepared.
4. Bring healthy snacks — bring along some nuts (no more than 1oz), fruit and a protein shake so that you are tempted to swing by and grab a cookie or 2.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 lb leftover Turkey chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large red pepper, chopped
• 1/4 tsp crush red pepper
• 3 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground 4-pepper blend
• (2) 28-oz cans diced tomatoes, with liquid, no salt added
• (1) 15-oz can Bush’s Best pinto beans, liquid drained
• 2 tsp hot pepper sauce
• 1 pkg 6-oz each, sliced, fresh mushrooms
• 3/4 cup all natural, no sugar apple juice
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed

1. Spray pot with cooking spray, put in your chopped leftover Turkey
2. Add the garlic, onion and red pepper. Cook for 3 minutes and add crushed red pepper, 2 tsp Italian seasoning and fresh ground 4-pepper blend. Cook for 8 minutes, then transfer to a large pot.
3. Add the tomatoes with the liquid, the pinto beans with the liquid, the cooked turkey bacon and the hot sauce. Stir in the zucchini and mushrooms.
4. Bring to a simmer and add 1 tsp Italian seasoning, then reduce to low heat. Cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve over brown rice.

NUTRIENTS PER SERVING:
Calories: 100
Fat: 2g
Carbs: 10g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 13 mg
Fiber: 3g