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Dinner

Easy Taco Salad

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When I was growing up, we used to have taco salad dinners all the time. I made a healthier paleo version for dinner that my finace really loved. Instead of a salad dressing, I prefer to eat it with guacamole. Whole foods makes it fresh everyday, which makes weeknight dinner much easier. I think this is definitely a repeat.

Easy Taco Salad
 
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Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp chili powder (Frontiers)
  • 2 red bell peppes
  • 2 yellow bell peppers
  • 2 orange bell peppers
  • 3 yellow onions
  • 1 package of romaine hearts
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp sea salt (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
Instructions
  1. Chop bell peppers and onions, set aside.
  2. Brown ground beef in large dutch oven with coconut oil.
  3. Add chili powder to ground beef.
  4. Then, add onions and bell peppers to ground beef.
  5. Reduce to low and cover dutch oven, stir occasionally.
  6. When ready to serve, stir in fresh cilantro, save some to garnish.
  7. Chop romaine hearts and add to plate, then add dutch oven mixture on top.
  8. (Optional) Eat with guacamole, my salad dressing of choice. Salsa would work too.
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Serving size: 3
Breakfast

Almond Waffles with Blackberry and Orange Syrup

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Almond Waffles with a Blackberry and Orange Syrup | Healing and Eating

 

This was my first time attempting a berry syrup and I’m thrilled with the results. It was a little difficult to thicken the syrup when it was simmering, but as it cooled it got much thicker. I can think of a million different desserts that would taste good with this, and I definitely plan on experimenting with different flavors. Although, I think I hit a home run with this one. Blackberries are a little sour and with all the honey I added, this syrup definitely has a sweet and sour vibe that I love.

Almond Waffles with Blackberry and Orange Syrup
 
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Serves: 8 waffles
Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • ¼ tsp himalayan sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • ¼ cup of honey
  • 3 cups of frozen blackberries
  • ¼ cup of water
  • ¼ cup of orange juice from 2 cara cara oranges
  • ¼ cup of honey (creamed wildflower honey)
Instructions
  1. Combine blackberries, water, and orange juice in sauce pan. Let it simmer until berries are defrosted.
  2. Transfer sauce pan mixture to Vitamix and blend on low (1) setting. Add mixture back to saucepan.
  3. When mixture comes to a simmer, add in honey.
  4. Then with a sifter add tapioca flour slowly, using a whisk. It clumps together if added too fast.
  5. Continue to simmer to get syrup to thicken up. Set it aside and turn off heat to get it to thicken up more.
  6. Mix the rest of the wet ingredients in one bowl and the rest of the dry ingredients in another.
  7. Then combine bowls with a whisk or hand blender.
  8. Follow waffle iron directions, as they have different varieties and settings.
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Serving size: 2

Breakfast

Asian Orange and Pomegranate Seed Salad

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 Since it’s orange season out here in LA, I thought I would showcase them in salad. These are organic and local cara cara navel oranges. I mixed them with some pomegranate seeds that I bought frozen in bulk at Costco. I also added in some thinly sliced red onions, because I love them and they are super healthy.

Asian Orange and Pomegranate Seed Salad
 
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  • 4 cara cara navel oranges
  • ¼ thinly sliced red onion
  • ¼ cup of pomegranate seeds
  • 2 tbsp of rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp of sesame seeds
Instructions
  1. Defrost pomegranate seeds if frozen.
  2. To slice oranges, chop of top and bottom, then slice of peel. With a small paring knife, slice out the sections of the orange.
  3. Thinly slice red onion
  4. Drizzle with rice wine vinegar
  5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds
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Serving size: 1
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Dragon Dictate for Mac Update

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So I finally got around to installing Dragon on my Mac. For those of you who are unaware, Dragon is a popular software application for those with disabilities, because it helps them create a more ergonomic work station. I was worried about space, so I needed to do some spring cleaning on my computer before I got around to installing it. Then, when I finally tried to install it, I had to upgrade my Mac to the newest operating system – Mavericks. Can I just say that I think Mavericks is terrible name because it reminds me politics, and I do not associate good things to politics. So far I have not been impressed. The scrolling is really annoying, so it’s a good idea to make your scroll bar permanently visible. To do this, go to System Preferences > General, then under “Show scroll bars:” select “Always”
Anyway, after I upgraded the operating system some of my software wasn’t compatible, so I had to fix those problems. When  I finally got my favorite applications working, I then proceeded with installing Dragon. The installation process was a bit lengthy, and I got a little confused about when I should speak into the iphone speaker vs. my usb headset, but it worked out in the end. I also registered my product, just in case, and I believe they have IT support if you continue to struggle. Once I got used to speaking normally into the headset, calibrating my voice for my profile was a breeze. I haven’t used the application that much, since I need to go through the manual, but I believe once I know how to use the program I will be happy with it. I will post another update once I have used it for a while and let you guys know if it helps me alleviate some of my nerve pain.
Excercise

Healthy Outing at Santa Monica Boardwalk

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I love getting some sunshine and exercise at the Santa Monica Boardwalk. The food sold on the boardwalk is pretty pricey and usually unhealthy, so I normally pack a granola bar in my purse just in case I get hungry. Natural Balance Foods sent me a box to taste test and right now I love the cocoa mint and gingerbread Nākd Fruit And Nut Bars. All the bars are gluten-free and vegan, plus no sugar is added, except for dates. Since fruit and nuts are acceptable on the paleo diet, these bars are paleo friendly as well, plus if you’re a chocoholic like I am, you can order a box that contains only different chocolate flavored bars. You can also check out their Natural Balance Protein Bars if you want something with a bit more crunch to it.

I took this picture when I was there with Instagram. My profile name is @healingandeating if you would like to follow me. I would love to connect with everyone!