Great Eats & Healthy Living! Tis' the season! Nah, not the holidays...ALLERGIES! With pollen levels at an all time high, sneezing, draining, coughing, headaches, and itchy watery highs are wreaking havoc on some of us! The absolute BEST way to eliminate allergies all together? Eliminate dairy from your diet. This will get to the root of your allergy issues, however, it will take time. Now, if you want a QUICKER way to bring some relief to your nasal congestion, in addition to a neti pot, my tumeric laden beverages: Creamy Golden Turmeric Tea, Turmeric Sinus Buster Smoothie, and Healing Respiratory Turmeric Green Tea, will do the trick, and then some! These healing beverages are also full of antioxidants, anti inflammatory, nutrients, and digestion aids! So drink up turmeric, and really feel good about it!
 Which is your favorite?
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 Bananas (Promotes digestion and skin health and boosts energy) |  Strawberries (Rich in Vitamin C & free radical fighting antioxidants to boost immunity) |  Blueberries (Antioxidants fighting free radicals to boost immunity) |  Oranges/Mandarins (Rich in Vitamin C to boost Immunity) |
2. Cut your fruit
Cut your choice fruit in bite-sized pieces for easy eating and toss them all into a bowl.
3. Naturally preserve your mixed cut fruit
Squeeze fresh alkaline-rich lime juice on your fresh cut fruit to natrually preserve by preventing oxidation and to keep fresh!
4. Securely store your fruit
 Select storage containers with tight lids to ensure longer freshness. *Note- glass is best! |  Mason jars with secure air-tight lids lock in freshness and are super convenient! |  Glass bowls come in various sizes to store your favorite chopped fruit! |
Nothing left to do but enjoy!
What are your favorite fruit combinations?
Let AC Art Of Food know in the comments below!
Let AC Art Of Food know in the comments below!
Nipsey enjoying food at Salazar restaurant in L.A., California- AC Art Of Food
On behalf of AC Art Of Food....
🙏🏾
Salute to a great mind of our time,
Ermias J. Asghedom
...also known as,
Nipsey Hussle
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Through community, philanthropy, generosity, motivation, Dedication, and even food, @nipseyhussle paved ways and grinded to raise others and open closed eyes. Respect.
This man essentially fleshed out a blueprint of entreprenural victory in his lyrics. Bars upon bars, Nipsey spoke of the grind in which you sometimes fail in getting to your goal. That just means you hustle harder.
He didn't live by anyones standards or beliefs of what he 'should' do or how he 'should' go about his journey. He set his own pace, path, and guidelines to his Victory.
Whether you take the devotion he had for his children, eternal love to his partner for life, adoration for his family, loyalty and uplift for his community, support to his friends, or mere inspiration and motivation to those he never laid eyes on, out of all the ways he could have done all this....he did it his way.
So salute to you Mr. Ermias Joseph Asghedom/Nipsey Hussle for further instilling in me the drive to keep pushing, the Dedication to keep grinding, and the Inspiration to persevere through this Marathon of life, giving back and helping others along the way.
Because last time that I checked, a successful lifestyle, be it food or otherwise, is not a sprint.
Peace and blessings to your family and legacy,
and may The Marathon Continue forever in us all even after our Victory Lap.
#TMC
You rest on brother, for there are many miles to go before we sleep.(Frost)
~Your Culinary Health Resource
www.acartoffood.com
~Your Culinary Health Resource
www.acartoffood.com
 Dining with love |  The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation 5th Annual Thanksgiving dinner, feeding local Los Angeles families. |  Food truck shenanigans |
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who Nipsey would dine with and why🍽
Sautéed Collards w/ Garlic & Sherry, AC Art Of Food
For the record, I was raised on the goodness and mercy of a big pot of greens sitting on the stove on any given Sunday. Simmering bushels of leafy collards crowded with several ham hocks, onions, and peppers. Ohhhhh the days!
Don't get me wrong, this leafy vegetable remains a cornerstone dish in my kitchen and I'm certain many other kitchens alike. However, once you know better you absolutely have no choice but to do better. So after tossing the ham hocks (nope, not even a smoked turkey wing!), I imagined a healthier and just as tasty version of this essential green. The creation of my Quick Sautéed Collards w/ Garlic & Sherry helped me maintain the best of both worlds.
This delicious health-full plant is prepared in such a way that the vitamins, minerals, and valuable nutrients stay locked in- hence the 'quick' in the recipe title, lol! Unlike back in the day where that pot of greens would stay boiling on the stove ALL DAY long!
*History Taste Bud*: Pot Liquor, as it's often referred, is essentially these liquid/juices from the greens that cooked all day on that very stove in most African American homes. This pot liquor was oftentimes consumed separately as an additional supplement and also given to babies for nourishment because of its rich nutrient content.*
And the texture! The sherry adds a tasty component that helps in breaking down the leaves with added flavor that matches a days worth of cooking. These greens are amazingly tender, delicious, and so filling that you'll want to make more! And that's a good thing health wise as well as time wise- I mean really, the whole dish is ready from prep to plate in less than 15 minutes! This dish is also heart healthy with the use of garlic and olive oil in combination with this vitamin and mineral rich green. What's not to love about that?
Don't get me wrong, this leafy vegetable remains a cornerstone dish in my kitchen and I'm certain many other kitchens alike. However, once you know better you absolutely have no choice but to do better. So after tossing the ham hocks (nope, not even a smoked turkey wing!), I imagined a healthier and just as tasty version of this essential green. The creation of my Quick Sautéed Collards w/ Garlic & Sherry helped me maintain the best of both worlds.
This delicious health-full plant is prepared in such a way that the vitamins, minerals, and valuable nutrients stay locked in- hence the 'quick' in the recipe title, lol! Unlike back in the day where that pot of greens would stay boiling on the stove ALL DAY long!
*History Taste Bud*: Pot Liquor, as it's often referred, is essentially these liquid/juices from the greens that cooked all day on that very stove in most African American homes. This pot liquor was oftentimes consumed separately as an additional supplement and also given to babies for nourishment because of its rich nutrient content.*
And the texture! The sherry adds a tasty component that helps in breaking down the leaves with added flavor that matches a days worth of cooking. These greens are amazingly tender, delicious, and so filling that you'll want to make more! And that's a good thing health wise as well as time wise- I mean really, the whole dish is ready from prep to plate in less than 15 minutes! This dish is also heart healthy with the use of garlic and olive oil in combination with this vitamin and mineral rich green. What's not to love about that?
What do you like to eat with your greens? let me know in the comments below!
A New Years Trifecta, Collards, Blacked Peas, Ginger Roasted Broccoli, AC Art Of Food
Quick SAUTÉED collards with garlic & Sherry
Celery Wake-Up Smoothie Juice, AC Art Of Food
Meet my New Year Veggie Crush= CELERY😍. And hence, my Celery Wake-Up Smoothie Juice!
This refreshing juice smoothie is best if consumed on an empty stomach first thing in the a.m.
Now, alone the vegetable celery and its juice are AMAZING and SUPER impactful to the body and immune system. The additional fruit blended in(100% with nothing added), simply add their own individual benefits to this mineral rich morning beverage. What's more, the fruit also adds a natural sweetening component😉.
If your blender does not produce a smooth juice-like product and you experience some froth and/or fibers from the celery, simply strain with a cheesecloth directly into your glass.
For some additional motivation, take a look below at just some of the benefits derived from this secret 'super' food celery. I've researched this powerful unsung veggie and am in complete awe of it's powers:
💥Reduces inflammation
💥Supports digestion
💥Reduces cancer risk
💥Reduces blood pressure
💥Supports eye health as we age
💥SUPER RICH in vitamins and minerals
💥Alkaline
Start your year, and day off right with this simple and super effective juice smoothie!
This refreshing juice smoothie is best if consumed on an empty stomach first thing in the a.m.
Now, alone the vegetable celery and its juice are AMAZING and SUPER impactful to the body and immune system. The additional fruit blended in(100% with nothing added), simply add their own individual benefits to this mineral rich morning beverage. What's more, the fruit also adds a natural sweetening component😉.
If your blender does not produce a smooth juice-like product and you experience some froth and/or fibers from the celery, simply strain with a cheesecloth directly into your glass.
For some additional motivation, take a look below at just some of the benefits derived from this secret 'super' food celery. I've researched this powerful unsung veggie and am in complete awe of it's powers:
💥Reduces inflammation
💥Supports digestion
💥Reduces cancer risk
💥Reduces blood pressure
💥Supports eye health as we age
💥SUPER RICH in vitamins and minerals
💥Alkaline
Start your year, and day off right with this simple and super effective juice smoothie!
Do you enjoy smoothie juices in the morning? What's your best 'health-ful' Smoothie combo? Let me know in the comments below!
celery wake-up smoothie juice
Click here to purchase your Culinary Health Cookbook Vol.2- The Clean Eating Jumpstart eBook now!
Whew, it's finally COMPLETE!!
This has been no easy task in the attempt for completion while balancing a family of 5, the bill paying 9 to 5 J.O.B, setbacks, the day to day upkeep of ACAOF, and well, simply life itself. Trying to get the design just right- but not too identical to Volume 1, as well as what to include and not, deemed equally trying. However, after over a year of research, experimenting, test kitchen successes and fails, I've finally completed what I feel is one of the best value-added beneficial guides for clean eating!
So without further ado, I am pleased to introduce the release of my latest labor of love:
Culinary Health Cookbook Volume 2- The Clean Eating Jumpstart eBook
Thirty(30) pages of delicious healthful recipes to jumpstart your clean eating lifestyle!
And as an added bonus, I've included inside this ebook two(2) lists, or mini books, that will help you maintain this healthy journey:
(1) *Kitchen Culinary Overhaul List (what you should have on hand)
(2) *Culinary Health Snack List (17 snack ideas)
The introductory price is a steal at $8 and will be set at its regular price of $9.99 January 1, 2019. So grab it now while you can!
This health-trendy world is full of diets, cleanses, and detoxes, that promise 'quick' weight loss and temporary wellness 'boosts'. But they're just that, temporary. This cookbook series is created for you to LIVE healthier for the LONG term! Included are realistic meals, ideas, and snack ideas that you and your whole family will love as well as your body!
Please understand, AC Art Of Food does not restrict nor try to set drastic limitations for your eating regimen- why do that!?! The purpose is to introduce you to new and 'outside-the-box' ways to get more clean/whole food in and processed food out! I want to make you love food again, the way it's supposed to be, and help you live your very BEST life at the same time!
Thanks so much for your continued support, and here's to a healthier YOU!
AC Price,
CEO/Owner and Culinary Health Consultant
This has been no easy task in the attempt for completion while balancing a family of 5, the bill paying 9 to 5 J.O.B, setbacks, the day to day upkeep of ACAOF, and well, simply life itself. Trying to get the design just right- but not too identical to Volume 1, as well as what to include and not, deemed equally trying. However, after over a year of research, experimenting, test kitchen successes and fails, I've finally completed what I feel is one of the best value-added beneficial guides for clean eating!
So without further ado, I am pleased to introduce the release of my latest labor of love:
Culinary Health Cookbook Volume 2- The Clean Eating Jumpstart eBook
Thirty(30) pages of delicious healthful recipes to jumpstart your clean eating lifestyle!
And as an added bonus, I've included inside this ebook two(2) lists, or mini books, that will help you maintain this healthy journey:
(1) *Kitchen Culinary Overhaul List (what you should have on hand)
(2) *Culinary Health Snack List (17 snack ideas)
The introductory price is a steal at $8 and will be set at its regular price of $9.99 January 1, 2019. So grab it now while you can!
This health-trendy world is full of diets, cleanses, and detoxes, that promise 'quick' weight loss and temporary wellness 'boosts'. But they're just that, temporary. This cookbook series is created for you to LIVE healthier for the LONG term! Included are realistic meals, ideas, and snack ideas that you and your whole family will love as well as your body!
Please understand, AC Art Of Food does not restrict nor try to set drastic limitations for your eating regimen- why do that!?! The purpose is to introduce you to new and 'outside-the-box' ways to get more clean/whole food in and processed food out! I want to make you love food again, the way it's supposed to be, and help you live your very BEST life at the same time!
Thanks so much for your continued support, and here's to a healthier YOU!
AC Price,
CEO/Owner and Culinary Health Consultant
get your copy now of the
culinary health cookbook volume 2- the clean eating jumpstart
~click here~
There’s nothing like hearing Donny Hathaway croon the tune of ‘This Christmas’ to get you in the holiday spirit. But when the fire side is blazing bright while you sneeze all of your insides into a tissue, that spirit can start to ‘blow’ away (pun intended, lol!).
My purpose with AC Art Of Food is to consult year-round on how to not only eat deliciously healthy, but to also provide natural prevention tips to boost your immune system and to try and keep you from having to medicate because your body has been taken over by illness. To be clear, my suggestions are just that, suggestions based on my research and study but more important, my experiences and the experiences of others I encounter. ​
Listed in the middle of the homepage of AC Art Of Food, you can find the section ‘Food Is Medicine’. This is a collection of natural minerals and herbal remedies that get my family and me through the year shielding us from the ‘cooties’...in addition to my daily cup of steamy green tea. And while these remedies are great in aiding in prevention, proper diet, rest, regular exercise, fresh air, washed hands and stress relief, are just as important in living an all around healthy lifestyle. ​
Food is Medicine
For the purpose of actual application, the following is what I rely on whenever I get ‘that’ feeling, aching, or when I see one of the kid’s noses running, or when I hear my hubby sneezing more than 2 times within a 30 minute span…yeah, I’m on it!
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As with everyday, I kick-off the day with 8 oz. of warm lemon water. Yes fresh squeezed is best, however, for convenience purposes…..the bottle if you must.
- Warm lemon water first thing in the morning alkalizes the body and aids in releasing and flushing mucus in the body. It also helps to relieve gas and indigestion. In addition, consuming at least 1/2 your body weight in ounces of water consumed daily is ideal! Water alone flushes the organs and keeps the body hydrated and viable.
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1 Capsule daily of Garden of Life Probiotic.
- A good probiotic daily cleans out the bad bacteria in your gut and promotes and maintains the good bacteria in place empowering your immune system. Click here for more info and to purchase.
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1-2 tbsp of Elderberry Tonic by Homemade Healing.
- Accurately deemed 'Nature's Flu Shot', this awesome tasting tonic jump-starts your immune system to help prevent the attack of colds and flu. Click here to learn more and grab your jar.
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2 capsules of Oil of Oregano.
- Yep, oregano is not just for good sauce! This herb in liquid capsule form cleanses and fights off those aches and pains before they can settle in. Click here to learn more and purchase.
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1 tbsp of Ionic Zinc.
- This amazing mineral when taken moderately, zaps a cold before you can blink your eye! Now, it's not at all as pleasant to take as the Elderberry Tonic taste wise, however, the effect is amazingly impactful and worth it! The key is to take the recommended dose on the bottle immediately once you feel you may be getting sick and chances are that cold will pass right on by! Do not take on an empty stomach. Click here to learn more and purchase.
- This amazing mineral when taken moderately, zaps a cold before you can blink your eye! Now, it's not at all as pleasant to take as the Elderberry Tonic taste wise, however, the effect is amazingly impactful and worth it! The key is to take the recommended dose on the bottle immediately once you feel you may be getting sick and chances are that cold will pass right on by! Do not take on an empty stomach. Click here to learn more and purchase.
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1 'Jump-Back' Juice Smoothie.
- This juice smoothie is LOADED with immune boosting giants that consist of valuable minerals, vitamins, and the kick you need to get you back right! Blend together the following ingredients(preferably in a Vitamix) until smooth:
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 knob (thumb size) of turmeric root
- 1 knob (thumb size) of ginger root
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup ice
- This juice smoothie is LOADED with immune boosting giants that consist of valuable minerals, vitamins, and the kick you need to get you back right! Blend together the following ingredients(preferably in a Vitamix) until smooth:
​Please keep in mind that when encountering an illness, it is of VITAL importance that you seek professional medical help and speak with your doctor to get an ‘ok’ before taking any medicines, treatments, or tonics. TRUST, allergic reactions are REAL.
what are your go-to remedies that get you through the cold/flu season?
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Let me know in the comments below!
Here's exactly Why AC Art Of Food is YOUR Culinary Health Resource!
On this site individuals can find tasty tips and ideas, recipes, a healthy online gourmet store MaymeJax Gourmet Boutique, and my abstract taste of food perspective here, on the TastyBlog.
Additional products/services provided:
...when you learn how food is medicine for your body, you love what you eat because you're eating for life. My focus is to make that life taste good.
-AC Price
On this site individuals can find tasty tips and ideas, recipes, a healthy online gourmet store MaymeJax Gourmet Boutique, and my abstract taste of food perspective here, on the TastyBlog.
Additional products/services provided:
- Culinary Health Planning to clients
- Personalized Cooking Classes
- Signature seasoning, Abstract Spice- '...it's literally good on everything!'
- Culinary Health eBook Cookbook Vol.2- The Clean Eating Jumpstart (11/2018)
- Meal Plan Subscription (2019)
- Quarterly Culinary Health Cooking Demos (2019)
...when you learn how food is medicine for your body, you love what you eat because you're eating for life. My focus is to make that life taste good.
-AC Price
Being a healthy food resource is my passion! AC Art Of Food
now, how can I help you with your culinary health needs?
Let me know in the comments below!
 Post Homecoming Detox- AC Art Of Food |  Post Homecoming Detox- AC Art Of Food |
Not sure how you get down at your homecomings, but at my alma mater we go EPIC! Great fellowship, laughter, reminiscing, good food and drink. A LOT of good food and drink....A LOT!
So as the self-appointed Culinary Health Consultant of Savannah State University Tiger Alumni (lol!), I have devised 3 Get-back-right 'Post-Homecoming Detox' recipes for the week after to recoup and re-align from the past weekend 'activities'.
So as the self-appointed Culinary Health Consultant of Savannah State University Tiger Alumni (lol!), I have devised 3 Get-back-right 'Post-Homecoming Detox' recipes for the week after to recoup and re-align from the past weekend 'activities'.
My illustrious SSU! AC Art Of Food
These detoxes can also be used to re-set after any epic-fun-induced time that may have caused you to indulge WAY beyond your scope of normality, ha!
Ultimately, this is simply an awesome way to jump-start to a healthier body and lifestyle, inside and out!
Enjoy the recipes below along with these helpful tips below:
1. No fried food for the next 3 days.
2. No artificial or added sweets for the next 3 days.
3. No alcohol for the next 3 days.
4. Drink 8oz. of warm lemon water every morning.
5. Drink at least 1/2 your body weight in water everyday.
Ultimately, this is simply an awesome way to jump-start to a healthier body and lifestyle, inside and out!
Enjoy the recipes below along with these helpful tips below:
1. No fried food for the next 3 days.
2. No artificial or added sweets for the next 3 days.
3. No alcohol for the next 3 days.
4. Drink 8oz. of warm lemon water every morning.
5. Drink at least 1/2 your body weight in water everyday.
Post Homecoming Detox, AC Art Of Food
**POST-HOMECOMING 'Tiger' DETOX**
(Prepare each for the following 3-5 days after the party ends, lol! Be sure to incorporate with a sensible diet loaded with vegetables and lean protein.)
THE WATER:
THE SMOOTHIE:
THE BROTH:
THE WATER:
- Gallon of water
- 1/2 sliced cucumber
- 1 inch peeled ginger root
- 1 lemon sliced
- handful of fresh mint leaves.
THE SMOOTHIE:
- 2 stalks of celery
- 1 apple
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 inch turmeric root
- 1 cup spinach
- Blend until smooth.
THE BROTH:
- Container of low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 green onions chopped/sliced
- 4 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- the juice of 2 limes.
What's your favorite part of homecoming?
Let me know in the comments below!
Salad or wrap? Wrap or salad? Which one and how do you choose? And are they really doing your body good?
Well, it depends ultimately on what you're looking for. Salads are light and refreshing meals that don't make you feel guilty...right? Well you may be surprised to find the calorie counts to be high and health ratings low in some of your favorite salads. This is largely due to the high-fat content in the dressings that make them taste sooooo good! For the amount of dressing added to these 'healthy' salads from our favorite restaurants, calories can skyrocket upwards of 300 calories alone! Not only that, but add the cheese, nuts, dried fruits, meats protein, boiled egg, croutons, etc., and your healthy-option-salad is running neck-and-neck with, if not exceeding the calorie count of your average cheese burger combo meal.
No fear, AC Art Of Food is here! My Black Bean & Greens Salad is a super healthy flavorful one that includes a modest selection of ingredients that are flavor-packed and nutrient rich. Simplicity speaks volumes!!
RULES OF THUMB:
Well, it depends ultimately on what you're looking for. Salads are light and refreshing meals that don't make you feel guilty...right? Well you may be surprised to find the calorie counts to be high and health ratings low in some of your favorite salads. This is largely due to the high-fat content in the dressings that make them taste sooooo good! For the amount of dressing added to these 'healthy' salads from our favorite restaurants, calories can skyrocket upwards of 300 calories alone! Not only that, but add the cheese, nuts, dried fruits, meats protein, boiled egg, croutons, etc., and your healthy-option-salad is running neck-and-neck with, if not exceeding the calorie count of your average cheese burger combo meal.
No fear, AC Art Of Food is here! My Black Bean & Greens Salad is a super healthy flavorful one that includes a modest selection of ingredients that are flavor-packed and nutrient rich. Simplicity speaks volumes!!
RULES OF THUMB:
- Less is best- choose your favorite 3 ingredients, no more than 4 and add to your salad greens.
- Oil & vinegar, or my favorite, lemon & oil are super delicious with a pinch of sea salt, garlic powder, and fresh cracked pepper- don't knock it 'till you try it, you'll be surprised!
- Want more of a creamy taste- make avocado one of your toppings with the dressing option above.
- WRAPS: Size is everything! Smaller wraps tend to run between 75-120 calories, much lower than their larger counterparts and are just as filling! Portion control is key- EVERYTHING in moderation.
Wrapped up and ready to go!
Oh, and no worries about choosing salad or wrap! The recipe below is for both! Now that's what I call winning with options!
What's your flavor- Salad or Wrap? Let me know in the comments below!
What's your flavor- Salad or Wrap? Let me know in the comments below!
All ready to wrap and roll!
black bean & greens salad
*The 7 day flex taste & move Challenge*
...are you ready for the first day of the rest of your lifestyle?
(Video Cred: Shannon Howard of ///Run24)
Have I got some news for YOU!🎉
Exclusive to only this AC's Cart Of Foodies FB GROUP and site subscribers!
The
7-Day Flex Taste & Move Challenge
The Details:
• An AC Art Of Food customized 7 day meal plan (breakfast/lunch/dinner/snacks) focused on **culinary health**- this is NOT a 'diet'. Unlike most meal challenges, the 7-Day Flex Taste & Move Challenge has a meal plan that you can eat for a lifetime!
(ACAOF's term **culinary health** is a mindful healthy eating lifestyle. It is not meant to restrict, but more so to incorporate better eating habits and eliminate the crap that ultimately harms your body)
• 7 different workouts with 7 daily routines each from various movement experts/trainers who have created specific routines just for my ACAOFoodies to choose from for your 7 days based on what best fits you!
• Each day of the challenge will also be accompanied with an inspiring motivational passage curated by a phenomenal author just for ACAOFoodies that will encourage you to be the best you, inside and out....and to keep you going!
The Meals:
• Plant based with options for your protein of preference. All meals have been specially designed for this challenge😋
The Workouts: (each workout listed has 7 days of routines):
1•Circuit
2•HIIT
3•Yoga
4•Pilates
5•Running
6•Zumba
7•Swim
The Cost$:
•To be clear, the value of this challenge is priceless!!
But as a thank you and to show appreciation for my loyal subscribers and ACAOFoodies the **7 Day Flex Taste & Move Challenge** is FREE!!
AC Art Of Food's new monthly interactive custom meal plans will be available with 6 and 12 month subscription discounted rates coming this Fall!
🤓So stay tuned to our AC's Cart Of Foodies Group page for more info and to ask questions in preparation for September 8th!!🤓
🥘. 7-Day Flex Taste & Move Challenge
...are you ready to start the First day of the rest of your lifestyle?
Exclusive to only this AC's Cart Of Foodies FB GROUP and site subscribers!
The
7-Day Flex Taste & Move Challenge
- What it is: A 7 day meal plan and fitness challenge with options...it's FLEXIBLE
- Who: AC's Cart Of Foodies FB Group & AC Art Of Food site subscribers ONLY! (You have to subscribe to this site www.acartoffood.com in order to join the Facebook Group 'AC's Cart Of Foodies'!)
- When: Saturday, September 8th (Receive your meal plan and choose your workout and get ready to 'Taste & Move' Sunday!)
- Why: To help you jump-start the new you, and the FIRST day of the rest of your new lifestyle!!🤗
The Details:
• An AC Art Of Food customized 7 day meal plan (breakfast/lunch/dinner/snacks) focused on **culinary health**- this is NOT a 'diet'. Unlike most meal challenges, the 7-Day Flex Taste & Move Challenge has a meal plan that you can eat for a lifetime!
(ACAOF's term **culinary health** is a mindful healthy eating lifestyle. It is not meant to restrict, but more so to incorporate better eating habits and eliminate the crap that ultimately harms your body)
• 7 different workouts with 7 daily routines each from various movement experts/trainers who have created specific routines just for my ACAOFoodies to choose from for your 7 days based on what best fits you!
• Each day of the challenge will also be accompanied with an inspiring motivational passage curated by a phenomenal author just for ACAOFoodies that will encourage you to be the best you, inside and out....and to keep you going!
The Meals:
• Plant based with options for your protein of preference. All meals have been specially designed for this challenge😋
The Workouts: (each workout listed has 7 days of routines):
1•Circuit
2•HIIT
3•Yoga
4•Pilates
5•Running
6•Zumba
7•Swim
The Cost$:
•To be clear, the value of this challenge is priceless!!
But as a thank you and to show appreciation for my loyal subscribers and ACAOFoodies the **7 Day Flex Taste & Move Challenge** is FREE!!
AC Art Of Food's new monthly interactive custom meal plans will be available with 6 and 12 month subscription discounted rates coming this Fall!
🤓So stay tuned to our AC's Cart Of Foodies Group page for more info and to ask questions in preparation for September 8th!!🤓
🥘. 7-Day Flex Taste & Move Challenge
...are you ready to start the First day of the rest of your lifestyle?
In my early teens, there was this book on our shelf about eating based on your blood type. Fast forward to my post college years, I revisited this information and based my eating habits accordingly. I remember enjoying the lifestyle for a moment, but had not taken the definitive leap to give up ‘the meat’ at that point in my life…so, my attention to eating to condition my blood faded.
Fast forward June 2018, I begin brainstorming on out of the box ways to help make a significant difference in my audience’s eating habits for the betterment of their lives, for the entirety of their lives. I thought back to that book on my parent’s bookshelf and jotted this down as a ‘possible’ approach. A few weeks later my hubby and I vacationed to Florida where we encountered a wonderful woman, complete stranger, that we out of the blue struck up a convo with about eating right. She goes into detail about her 16 y/o daughter that had been ill, low on energy, and very distraught mentally. She explained how they had been to doctor after doctor, receiving prescription after prescription, to no avail, with these prescriptions sometimes causing more pain. I even saw with my own eyes w-rays pics of her daughter’s blood cells before and after and the change was amazing! Then she stated how a guest mentioned seeking a phlebotomist to research her daughter’s symptoms a bit further- taking an outside-of-the-box approach. Eureka!! Based on a diet of foods proven to improve her blood cells, which were out of whack, her daughter’s condition turned COMPLETELY around! Energy through the roof, pain ceased, and her overall mental state became more and more optimistic. I witnessed with my very own eyes x-ray pics of her daughter’s blood cells before and after, and needless to say the change was amazing. Based on, yep, you guessed it- the food that not only her body needed, but more specifically, her blood.
Blood cells
Two days after we returned from our amazing (and informative) vacay, I made a phone call to catch up with a friend I hadn’t spoken to in a while. Not even two minutes pass and she is so excited to let me in on this ‘new’ eating lifestyle she’s just discovered that has her energetic and 12 pounds lighter in within two months! ‘….girl YES! It’s this book I found that shows you how to eat right for your blood type’. If you could have seen my jaw drop!! That was all the validation I needed to go to my own bookshelf where I found the author’s summary version of the main book specific to me and my family’s blood type! Needless to say I read that book from cover to cover and vowed then and there to not only incorporate it to the best of my ability in my life, but also share this knowledge through recipes, encouragement, and supporting info to help others maximize their blood health with the vehicle of food! I have since continued to hear positive feedback about this book and its' approach. Now there have also been some unfavorable comments and testimonies I’ve found in my research with eating based on ones blood type. However, they mostly pertain to the restriction of consuming certain foods which this plan requires that pretty much any healthier eating lifestyle would present.
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It seems like every month a new ‘Super’ food hits the scene promising ideas of fascinating healing powers, extended life expectancy, and the fountain of youth. But are these just fads? No secret that most of these foods aren’t approved by the FDA, but what does that really mean? To some it’s a huge deal. But for folks like me, it just means the government hasn’t figured out a way to place control or a higher dollar amount on an item that has benefited the health of many, but I digress.
An awesome not-so-new Super Food I adore is amazing matcha! I was already a fan of green tea when I discovered this powerfully beneficial beverage. I first became aware of matcha several years ago from Dr. Oz and became obsessed with finding out more!
The Good
Simply put, matcha is finely ground green tea leaves- the best of the best tea leaves that is. Matcha has been a beneficial zen hot beverage of choice in Japanese culture for thousands of years and is a ceremonial tea tradition. Similar to the already cancer fighting, immune boosting properties, and weight loss aid of the traditional green tea leaves that are steeped for tea, matcha is that much more potent. Matcha also breaks down fat in the body from entering into cells which makes it an amazing defense against cardiovascular disease and obesity. Be mindful that matcha’s fine green powder contains about 30 grams of caffeine. However, this caffeinated ‘boost’ is more of a calm alertness as opposed to the jolt-then-crash that coffee often times causes.
An awesome not-so-new Super Food I adore is amazing matcha! I was already a fan of green tea when I discovered this powerfully beneficial beverage. I first became aware of matcha several years ago from Dr. Oz and became obsessed with finding out more!
The Good
Simply put, matcha is finely ground green tea leaves- the best of the best tea leaves that is. Matcha has been a beneficial zen hot beverage of choice in Japanese culture for thousands of years and is a ceremonial tea tradition. Similar to the already cancer fighting, immune boosting properties, and weight loss aid of the traditional green tea leaves that are steeped for tea, matcha is that much more potent. Matcha also breaks down fat in the body from entering into cells which makes it an amazing defense against cardiovascular disease and obesity. Be mindful that matcha’s fine green powder contains about 30 grams of caffeine. However, this caffeinated ‘boost’ is more of a calm alertness as opposed to the jolt-then-crash that coffee often times causes.
The Whisk
It is suggested that you have a small bamboo whisk in order to blend the fine grounded powder completely into the boiling water. The actual process of whisking the tea is itself a traditional Japanese zen ritual, and it is highly recommended to prepare this tea properly. However, I never picked up a whisk, but I did rediscover an alternate way of dissolving and getting the most out of my sipping. Actually my Aunt Colette taught me this process years ago with her coffee:
It is suggested that you have a small bamboo whisk in order to blend the fine grounded powder completely into the boiling water. The actual process of whisking the tea is itself a traditional Japanese zen ritual, and it is highly recommended to prepare this tea properly. However, I never picked up a whisk, but I did rediscover an alternate way of dissolving and getting the most out of my sipping. Actually my Aunt Colette taught me this process years ago with her coffee:
- Add your small amount of matcha powder to the cup.
- Add in a liquid sweetener such as agave or honey.
- The sticky texture adheres to the fine powder and dissolves it as you stir this mixture together with a fork. You’ll notice a deep green shiny paste.
- Mix in your hot (not boiling) water and you have a delicious zen, disease fighting beverage to get your day going. I like mine with a touch of almond creamer.
The Purchase
This beautiful antioxidant green powder can be found in health food stores, some mainstream groceries, specialty food stores, vitamin shops, and as well as online. Unlike regular, yet beneficial green tea, matcha costs a pretty penny. However, a very small amount is needed when preparing this tea. Beware of the premixed matcha ‘drinks’ that are heavy ladened with sugar and milk cultures that can defeat the entire purpose of sipping this green medicinal gem. So make sure you check the contents and seek a 100% matcha powder. This way you have control with your add-ins of sweetners, non-dairy creamers (latte), etc.
This beautiful antioxidant green powder can be found in health food stores, some mainstream groceries, specialty food stores, vitamin shops, and as well as online. Unlike regular, yet beneficial green tea, matcha costs a pretty penny. However, a very small amount is needed when preparing this tea. Beware of the premixed matcha ‘drinks’ that are heavy ladened with sugar and milk cultures that can defeat the entire purpose of sipping this green medicinal gem. So make sure you check the contents and seek a 100% matcha powder. This way you have control with your add-ins of sweetners, non-dairy creamers (latte), etc.
The Awareness
An interesting find in my research is that of the lead content in matcha. Most of the superb quality green tea leaves are grown and harvested in Japan where the natural elements of preserving the tea leaves increase the levels of this element. Approximately 90% of the lead remains in the leaf after being steeped for traditional green tea. However, since matcha is the actual green tea leaves themselves grounded, all is consumed. For this reason, I would suggest one cup in a day. And remember when steeping regular bag tea not to leave the tea bag in your cup. Steep to your level of taste strength, which should be anywhere between 2-4 minutes, then toss.
An interesting find in my research is that of the lead content in matcha. Most of the superb quality green tea leaves are grown and harvested in Japan where the natural elements of preserving the tea leaves increase the levels of this element. Approximately 90% of the lead remains in the leaf after being steeped for traditional green tea. However, since matcha is the actual green tea leaves themselves grounded, all is consumed. For this reason, I would suggest one cup in a day. And remember when steeping regular bag tea not to leave the tea bag in your cup. Steep to your level of taste strength, which should be anywhere between 2-4 minutes, then toss.
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The Possibilities
Not much of a tea fan? No problem! Matcha powder can be added to pancakes and waffles, smoothies, salads, cocktails, ice cream, many pastry items such as cookies and brownies, and so much more! Just a teaspoon of matcha goes a long way and adds endless possibilities to your culinary creations. There's something for everyone to enjoy to benefits of this ancient healing powder!
For even more info about this power packed super powder, check out this awesome report from CBS This Morning!
Matcha madness: Rising popularity of green tea jolt in U.S.
https://youtu.be/h0TYVyOPC5c
Not much of a tea fan? No problem! Matcha powder can be added to pancakes and waffles, smoothies, salads, cocktails, ice cream, many pastry items such as cookies and brownies, and so much more! Just a teaspoon of matcha goes a long way and adds endless possibilities to your culinary creations. There's something for everyone to enjoy to benefits of this ancient healing powder!
For even more info about this power packed super powder, check out this awesome report from CBS This Morning!
Matcha madness: Rising popularity of green tea jolt in U.S.
https://youtu.be/h0TYVyOPC5c
comment below and let me know how you enjoy your matcha!
I decided to prepare a fish dish this past weekend to take to a friend’s family event at the lake. However, I was a bit bored with the same old 'lemon and dill’ seasoned fish- primarily salmon as the fish. So the hubby picked up a few pounds of my new favorite delight of the sea, steel head trout! Now, what to add to it to jazz it up....differently?
As I glanced over at the fruit on my counter, I noticed an almost too juicy pink grapefruit that had about one more day left before I would toss it into my compost bin. That’s when the ‘AHA!’ hit me! Why not?! It’s in the citrus family but with a sweet and bitter twist at the same time. Why not try a different and complex flavor boost with grapefruit? And it did not hurt one bit for me to be reminded as I gazed out my kitchen window that fennel was growing beautifully in my garden this season- I thought it the perfect accompaniment with this fruit. What’s more, fennel greens/tops pack a similar, yet more potent punch in comparison to dill.
End result, my favorite seafood seasoning of the summer! These flavor combinations resulted in this trout being off the taste charts!!
Now, I simply adore the sharp zip in flavor I get from citrus when enjoying seafood, but all seasonal fruit is fair game!!😋
As I glanced over at the fruit on my counter, I noticed an almost too juicy pink grapefruit that had about one more day left before I would toss it into my compost bin. That’s when the ‘AHA!’ hit me! Why not?! It’s in the citrus family but with a sweet and bitter twist at the same time. Why not try a different and complex flavor boost with grapefruit? And it did not hurt one bit for me to be reminded as I gazed out my kitchen window that fennel was growing beautifully in my garden this season- I thought it the perfect accompaniment with this fruit. What’s more, fennel greens/tops pack a similar, yet more potent punch in comparison to dill.
End result, my favorite seafood seasoning of the summer! These flavor combinations resulted in this trout being off the taste charts!!
Now, I simply adore the sharp zip in flavor I get from citrus when enjoying seafood, but all seasonal fruit is fair game!!😋
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grapefruit & fennel greens trout
Keeping in line with my new 'F@#$ Cancer' recipe creations, my 'Alkaline Rich Goodness & Green Mercy' dish does not disappoint! Loaded with vitamins and minerals the body needs to stay defensive against disease, this recipe boosts the immune system to put up a hell-of-a fight! What's more, it tastes AMAZING! But then again, that's my main purpose as your Culinary Health Consultant!
This green veggie bowl is super simple and is tasty warm or chilled. Please try it out and let me know in the comments what you think, along with any questions or ideas you may have.
Enjoy!
This green veggie bowl is super simple and is tasty warm or chilled. Please try it out and let me know in the comments what you think, along with any questions or ideas you may have.
Enjoy!
Alkaline Rich Goodness & Green Mercy
Chopping fresh veggies for my Alkaline Rich Black Bean & Leek Salad I recently posted a video on my AC Art Of Food Facebook page regarding a woman's testimony on how she beat cancer. She explained how not only was she diagnosed with breast cancer, but she beat it, and then it came back in another part of her body. This woman endured chemo and radiation, and after all that was given only 21 months to live. Fast forward TWELVE YEARS LATER, this miracle of a woman is sharing how she beat this beast of a disease with a positive outlook and eating not only healthy, but a specific type of healthy foods. These specific foods are known as alkaline foods.
There is a scale in our bodies on the ph spectrum that balances acid and alkaline in the body. You want your body on the alkaline side. 'Why' you ask? Cancer cells CANNOT live in an alkaline environment. For this reason, prevention is paramount.
This champion of a woman beat the odds by focusing her diet on alkaline rich foods. Just think, if we all incorporated alkaline rich foods into our diets the monumental changes we can make to our lives. Please be clear, I am not stating, nor am I in a position to state, that this is a cure for cancer. However, I am expressing that alkaline foods are a large contributor in the fight against cancer.
I became so pumped by this story that my mind immediately started buzzing with ideas on how to create delicious recipes rich in alkaline. There are plenty of these types of foods to choose from, check out a few of my favs below:
I didn't have to look any further than my own backyard garden for one of the stars of my recipe where I'm growing gorgeous swiss chard! The recipe you ask? Here it is! My colorful Alkaline Rich Black Bean & Leek Salad. This amazing salad was a huge hit at our cookout! But this is just the beginning! I can't wait to develop more of my new 'F@#$ Cancer' recipes!
There is a scale in our bodies on the ph spectrum that balances acid and alkaline in the body. You want your body on the alkaline side. 'Why' you ask? Cancer cells CANNOT live in an alkaline environment. For this reason, prevention is paramount.
This champion of a woman beat the odds by focusing her diet on alkaline rich foods. Just think, if we all incorporated alkaline rich foods into our diets the monumental changes we can make to our lives. Please be clear, I am not stating, nor am I in a position to state, that this is a cure for cancer. However, I am expressing that alkaline foods are a large contributor in the fight against cancer.
I became so pumped by this story that my mind immediately started buzzing with ideas on how to create delicious recipes rich in alkaline. There are plenty of these types of foods to choose from, check out a few of my favs below:
- spinach
- kale
- swiss chard
- leeks
- mushrooms
- cucumber
- citrus
- tomatoes
- avocado
- broccoli
- onions
- garlic
- ginger
- cabbage
- watermelon
- figs
- alfalfa, barley, and wheat grass
- sweet potato
- celery
- carrots
- kiwi
- cauliflower
I didn't have to look any further than my own backyard garden for one of the stars of my recipe where I'm growing gorgeous swiss chard! The recipe you ask? Here it is! My colorful Alkaline Rich Black Bean & Leek Salad. This amazing salad was a huge hit at our cookout! But this is just the beginning! I can't wait to develop more of my new 'F@#$ Cancer' recipes!
Alkaline Rich Black Bean & Leek Salad
Delicious slow cooked chicken breast, 11 dishes!
Easy. Quick. Little clean up. Convenient. Delicious! These are pretty much the requirements for a suitable dinner rather you're a family of 1 or 11. Obviously the larger the family, the more of a hassle it is in trying to satisfy everyone. But what if I told you there was a way to cook one main item for dinner, pretty much in your sleep (or while you're away working), and delight your whole family? Impossible you say? I say MORE than POSSIBLE!
I mean really, there is nothing more satisfying than throwing an item into the slow cooker, walking away for hours without giving it a second look, only to return to a wonderfully smelling home, and your slow cooked gem, seasoned just right, tender, and ready to be devoured! But then what?!? After the 1st day of leftovers, it's time to remix and re-purpose! And for this reason, I have listed below some delicious quick ideas to do just that!
Check out AC Art Of Food's Super Simple Abstract Slow Cooker Chicken recipe and its 11 Delicious Uses for Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken. Do you have some tasty pulled chicken ideas of our own? Let me know in the comments section below- thanks in advance!
I mean really, there is nothing more satisfying than throwing an item into the slow cooker, walking away for hours without giving it a second look, only to return to a wonderfully smelling home, and your slow cooked gem, seasoned just right, tender, and ready to be devoured! But then what?!? After the 1st day of leftovers, it's time to remix and re-purpose! And for this reason, I have listed below some delicious quick ideas to do just that!
Check out AC Art Of Food's Super Simple Abstract Slow Cooker Chicken recipe and its 11 Delicious Uses for Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken. Do you have some tasty pulled chicken ideas of our own? Let me know in the comments section below- thanks in advance!
#8 Ooey-Gooey-Pulled Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwich!
Super Simple Abstract Slow Cooker Chicken
First the chicken:
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 2 tbsp Abstract Spice
- 3 cups water
- Sea salt
- To your slow cooker, add water and Abstract Spice
- Sprinkle both sides of chicken with sea salt
- Add chicken to slow cooker
- Turn slow cooker on 'LOW', and get lost for about 8 hours
- When done, pull chicken apart into shreds with 2 forks
#2 Pulled Chicken Nachos w/ Sour Cream and Guac
11 Delicious Uses for Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
Here we go!
- Tacos.
- Nachos.
- Mix w/ marinara for chicken spaghetti.
- BBQ chicken sandwiches.
- Top on a salad.
- Add celery, onion, and mayo for chicken salad.
- Add noodles, broth, and mixed veggie for a chicken noodle soup.
- Add to a basic grilled cheese.
- Add to macaroni and a cheese sauce for a delicious casserole.
- Add to rice, and fresh spinach for a super quick and tasty rice plate.
- Top on a baked potato with broccoli, sour cream, and sprinkle with cheese.
#10 Pulled Chicken and rice w/ fresh spinach
Enjoy!
ACAOF's Top 10 Healthy Living Tips #7- stock your fridge with good things for your body!
So here's the thing, we all know how trends come and trends go. Living for what's hot right now. The hottest shoe, hair cut, nail art, car, vacation spot...for right now. And yes, there are the ever-changing food trends. But food trends you'd think it'd be simple, right? Veggies and fruit don't change, you know they're good for you. But now in the news they have too much sugar that can increase your insulin and contribute to diabetes and weight gain. And now your vegetable consumption is even scrutinized because of how long you cook them, ultimately cooking all the benefits right on out of them! And don't even get me started on animal protein...sheesh!
With all of this, wouldn't you like just a simple list of 'rules of thumb' that are pretty common sense, that actually make sense? Well look no further! AC Art Of Food has compiled the ACAOF's 10 Healthy Living Tips that will ensure you at least have the basics down as a foundation for what ever eating lifestyle you choose to indulge in.
Here are a couple bonuses to the list pertaining to the aforementioned:
Now remember, DO YOU! No labels necessary. Your reasonings, choices, preferences, likes and dislikes, are exactly that, YOURS. Don't attempt to fit in anybody else's category but your own. After all, who's better of an expert on you than you?
Are there other healthy tips you use or think that would be great to add to ACAOF's 10 Health Living Tips list? Be sure to comment below to let me know, and watch this list grow...for good health!
With all of this, wouldn't you like just a simple list of 'rules of thumb' that are pretty common sense, that actually make sense? Well look no further! AC Art Of Food has compiled the ACAOF's 10 Healthy Living Tips that will ensure you at least have the basics down as a foundation for what ever eating lifestyle you choose to indulge in.
Here are a couple bonuses to the list pertaining to the aforementioned:
- Everything in moderation
- Prepare and eat veggies at their natural color (example: broccoli and green beans are just that, green- if they start looking brown, you've gone TOO FAR!
Now remember, DO YOU! No labels necessary. Your reasonings, choices, preferences, likes and dislikes, are exactly that, YOURS. Don't attempt to fit in anybody else's category but your own. After all, who's better of an expert on you than you?
Are there other healthy tips you use or think that would be great to add to ACAOF's 10 Health Living Tips list? Be sure to comment below to let me know, and watch this list grow...for good health!
#1 of ACAOF's Top 10 Healthy Living Tips: Drink Water! Flavoring your water with fruit will pump up the flavor and the nutrients!
ACAOF's Top 10 Healthy Eating Tips
- Drink 1/2 your body weight in ounces of lemon water daily💧.
- Eat clean most of the time- 🚫Avoid processed foods🚫.
- Incorporate a raw or lightly cooked veggie at every meal🥗.
- Eat all carbs before sunset 🌄.
- Eat IN more than you eat OUT.
- Drink a glass of water before each meal.
- Stock your fridge with good things for your body and plan for every meal🍽.
- If you must *dessert*, incorporate fruit🍏
- Drink green tea.
- Eat all plants at least 1 day a week🌱 (Meatless Monday😋)
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