Moody Girl Eats: A Go-To Green Drink

I’ve been drinking this amazing green drink ever since I saw the actress/co-founder of the Honest Company, Jessica Alba, on a variety of talk shows several months ago.  On the talk shows, Jessica Alba revealed her secrets to her hot new body after giving birth to her baby in her new book, The Honest Life.  One secret that she revealed in her book is that she sips on this green drink throughout the day to help keep her feel full.  So, she didn't feel the need to snack as often throughout the day. I never had a chance to buy her book to get the exact measurements of the drink, but the ingredients below is what I was able to gather based on her various television appearances.  When I heard Jessica list out all of the ingredients together I knew it was going to be pretty amazing. I made a couple of changes to the recipe based on my tastes and I wanted to share it here with you all.  Let me know what you think about this drink if you have a chance to try it.  Do any of you have a favorite smoothie or juice that you like to mix up on a regular basis?  Let me know all about it in the comments.

Go-To Green Drink

[Adapted from The Honest Life, by Jessica Alba]

Ingredients:

2 stalks of celery, chopped

1 whole cucumber, skin on, chopped

2 apples, chopped (either a golden delicious or granny smith)

2 big handfuls of kale (2-3 large leaves)

1 whole lemon (juiced)

1 teaspoon of a peeled fresh ginger (you can add more to taste)

2 tablespoons of MILA chia seeds (OPTIONAL - I added this ingredient for extra nutrients).

3-4 cubes of honeydew melon or watermelon for sweetness.  Or you can also use a pinch of stevia or a tablespoon of honey.  (I added the honey to this recipe because I personally think it tastes great with it).

5-7 ice cubes

Water

Directions:

Makes about 2 servings.

Place all ingredients in a blender and add just enough water to get it going. Blend until smooth and sweeten the drink to taste. Pour the drink in a glass and sip it right away with a straw and Enjoy!

Moody Girl Eats: Mila – The Miracle Seed

I’m eating a new food called Mila, it gives me mental clarity and energy to get through a long workday and the best part is they send me a check.  Have any of you heard of Mila yet?  Mila has been a great addition to my life and I'm happy to be able to share it with you here.  

Mila is a special blend of chia seeds that produces the maximum nutritional value.  It is a whole raw food that provides a natural source of omega 3’s, antioxidants and phytonutrients. Mila is also gluten-free, trans-fat free, sugar-free, and a superior plant based source of protein and fiber.  It can be deliciously combined with many foods, like oatmeal, yogurt, salads and my all time favorite - smoothies.  Mila is consumed throughout the world for its heart, bone, prostate, breast, and gastro-intestinal support. With its supreme biological properties, Mila is an unparalleled tool for weight management, but it is also widely consumed for anti-aging, prenatal care, and mental health.

This video will give you a great idea of what Mila is and all of its benefits:.http://natasham.lifemax.net/what-is-mila   You can order a bag Mila, by clicking this link: http://natasham.lifemax.net (click "buy" in the top left corner).

If you are interested to learn how they send me check and you want to learn more about the business and the company as well as the food.  Please watch this video: http://natasham.lifemax.net/business-opportunity-presentation

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact to me (here). 

Moody Girl Eats: Greek Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

As part of my New Year’s resolution, I mentioned that I wanted to stick to healthier diet of more fruits/vegetables and clean up my bad eating habits.  I think that I’ve been pretty successful with this so far.  I’ve been eating a ton more vegetables and trying new foods and recipes that include quinoa, chia seeds and lentils.  I’ve also given up eating greasy fast food and opting for a healthier option like subs from Subway or soup and salad at Panera Bread.  This is especially challenging because I travel so frequently, but I force myself to buy anything other than McDonalds or my old favorite Chick-fil-A.  Lately, since I’ve stopped eating at these places I really haven’t had any cravings for them, which is great.  I also gave up eating dessert/sweets for Lent.  This has been extremely difficult because I love ice cream, cake, cookies – you name it, I eat it.  Anyway, I digress.

I wanted to share with you all one of my favorite recipes that I found sometime in January from another blogger.  This recipe has been my go to meal for the past month and a half.  I recently made some for my sister a few weeks ago and today I brought some in for a potluck at work.  Everyone enjoyed it and they all wanted the recipe.  My sister now makes this meal probably just as much as I do.  So, I figure that I would share this with you all today.  It’s really fresh and healthy with a few simple ingredients.  It’s also really quick to put together.  Check out the recipe below and let me know what you think.

Greek Quinoa Salad with Shrimp

[Adapted from With Style & Grace]

Ingredients:

                  1 ½ cup of dry quinoa

                  2 cups of water [or chicken broth]

                  1 cup of cucumbers, quartered

                  ½ cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

                  ¼ cup of Kalamata olives, sliced

                  ¼ cup of red onions, chopped

                  2 green onions (scallions), chopped

                  1 lemon, juiced

                  3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

                  2 tablespoons white wine vinegar [or red wine vinegar]

                  2 garlic cloves, minced

                  Salt and Pepper to taste

½ pound of cooked shrimp (chopped in half)

                  ½ cup feta cheese (optional)

Directions:

In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water [or chicken broth] and quinoa to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover, 16-18 minutes, until all the water is absorbed, Once cooked, remove from heat and allow to cool approximately ten minutes while prepping the rest of the ingredients.

In a large bowl, combine cucumber, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onions, and green onions.  Add the cooked shrimp that has been chopped in half.

Dressing: whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.

Drizzle a little bit of the dressing over quinoa/vegetable mixture and stir in a little at a time while folding the mixture.  Season with salt and pepper, top with cheese, serve and enjoy!