Butternut Squash - Super fuel, Fun meal

Recently made a great Butternut Squash Soup. roasted 3 small/medium fruits for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

As that was finishing I made the mirepoix with carrots/celery/ onions and leeks. These I sauteed in the pot with a few tablespoons or water/veggie stock and white wine vinegar.

As they finished I added the remaining vegetable stock and 2 fresh bay leaves and a 1/4 cup fresh, chopped tarragon,oregano and some rosemary- Picked fresh off the back patio.

Then scooped the roasted squash into the pot and cooked for 10 minutes and then turned down Low and simmered for 90 minutes. Removed the bay leaves and served over rice and with good seed-filled bread.

Orange as an Agent for health and weight loss

Need a late night snack- but are ignoring your traditional snacks. Too heavy before bed? too many empty calories/ maybe even boring.

eat an ORANGE or two.

80-90calories
Almost No fat
2 G protein
4-5 G fiber
100%+ Vitamin C
Vitamin A, Calcium and iron.

Grapefruit (1 Medium to Large) will give similar benefits with a mild anti-imflammatory impact

Eat God's Food Not Man's food

Athletes are continually and constantly looking for food to fuel training, recovery and performance. There are many theories and ideas about the best way to eat and I will propose/support one here.
Today I will support a general idea- focused on the type of food to eat, in follow-ups I plan to discuss the specifics about what to eat and when- how to combine foods and meals with workout schedules.
The idea is this: EAT More of GOD’s Food and less of Man’ Food
GOD’S FOOD= fruit, veggies, nuts, and leaves as they are when they come off the tree, bush or plant.
MAN’S FOOD: anything in a box, bottle or run through a set of machinery to process and prepare.

Then God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you; Genesis 1:29 (NASB)

Fruits are a tremendous fuel and the best source for complete vitamin needs. Vegetables (all kinds) are the best natural source for all necessary minerals. They both contain vitamins and minerals but they each specialize…. Most fruits and veggies have some or all of the essential amino acids- so protein needs can be met eating God’s food.
God’s food is right off the tree, plant or out of the ground it is ready to eat with little or no additional handling- just a little cleaning, peeling or separating. I am not leaning to raw vs. cooked food , just the status/form of the food as we get it into the kitchen or training table.
God’s Food is better 4 reasons:
1)Taste- real food tastes better, but if you are accustomed to boxed, fatty, or salty items you may need to adjust but eventually real food tastes best.
2)Nutrition- real nutrients as provided by God through the plant and soil are the best for our bodies. It is easiest to assimilate and use when in a natural form.
3)Ease of Preparation- just clean and eat, peel and cook, chop and mix… No need to read instructions or mix a lot of funny items.
4)Value- The level of nutrients per calorie is much greater in real food and therefore a better deal on the wallet.

Go to the garden, farm, farmers market or the produce section and your next meals.