SUMMER TREATS

Oh, those childhood summer Popsicles, Slushies, & Treats

 

If you close your eyes, do you remember those homemade popsicles you had as a kid?  Filling up plastic containers with juice, placing the lids on, and putting them into the freezer.  Then came the waiting game.  Oh, as a kid didn't it seem like eternity until your popsicle was frozen and ready to eat!  I still remember peeking into the freezer, lifting the lid to see if it was ready, only to be disappointed that juice does not freeze in 20 min.  Then...finally; you take them out, for what seemed to be days, run the container under hot water and pull out your popsicles.  Head outside with a big smile on your face and lick away.  I remember never being bothered that half the popsicle was running down my arm, or that it broke, it only meant I had a valid excuse to be licking my arm or placing the whole popsicle into my mouth.  (Are you smiling yet)

 

Now as an adult, I find myself searching for Healthier Popsicles to make and share with my children (of coarse as an adult I also want to enjoy one, or two....).  Yes, I'll admit, there are times that I do enjoy 'slurping' my special treat--we are after all just bigger versions of ourselves as kids.

 

After doing some research, I found these delicious Frozen Treats from Diane Keuilian's website that I would like to share with you. 

  

Strawberry Kiwi

 Here's what you need for 6 servings:

• 2 cups strawberries, hulled
• 2 Tablespoons filtered water
• 2 teaspoons agave nectar (optional)
• 2 kiwis, sliced

1. In a high speed blender, combine the strawberries, water and agave nectar. Allow to run for a full minute on high.
2. Place one slice of kiwi in each popsicle mold, pressed against the side.
3. Fill the molds with the strawberry mixture
4. Freeze until set & enjoy.

 

Mint Watermelon

  Here’s what you need for 6 servings:

• 2 cups watermelon pieces
• 3 kiwis, peeled and seeded
• 1 Tablespoon agave nectar
• 30 mint leaves
• 1 Tablespoon filtered water

1. Blend the watermelon in a high speed blender on high for 30 seconds. Fill the bottom 2/3′s of each popsicle mold with the watermelon. Freeze for 30 minutes.
2. Combine the kiwi, agave nectar, mint leaves and water in the high speed blender for a full minute or until the tiny pieces of mint have disappeared and the green color is vibrant and uniform.
3. Fill the remaining space in each popsicle mold with the mint mixture. Freeze until solid.

 Blue Raspberry

 Here’s what you need for 6 servings:

• 2 cups blueberries
• 1/4 cup filtered water
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1 cup raspberries

1. Place the blueberries, water and agave nectar in your high speed blender and blend on high for a full minute or until the little pieces of blueberry skin have disappeared and the purple color is vibrant and uniform.
2. Place 2 whole raspberries in each popsicle mold, then fill with the blueberry mixture. Freeze until solid.

 

Banana Coconut

Here’s what you need for 6 servings:

• 2 bananas
• 1 cup coconut milk, full fat from can
• 1/2 cup unsweetened, shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Place the peeled bananas, coconut milk, shredded coconut, agave nectar and cinnamon in your high speed blender. Blend on high for a full minute or until smooth.
2. Fill each popsicle mold. Freeze until solid

 

 

Strawberry, Kiwi Slushie

Here’s what you need:

• 6 kiwi fruits, peeled, cubed and frozen
• 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
• juice from one orange
• 8 oz sparkling water, lime flavored
• 1 or 2 packets Stevia

1. Peel and cube the kiwis and freeze for a few hours.
2. Throw all of the ingredients into a high speed blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until smooth and slushy.
3. Serve with fun straws and garnish with fresh, sliced strawberries and kiwi. Enjoy!

 

So go ahead.  Make with your kids and enjoy.  Don't worry, I won't tell anyone that the whole real idea for making these yummy treats was to take you back to your childhood memories.

And if you do not have any kids, make these popsicles for yourself anyways and share with friends.  I bet they'll be happy with this dessert at your next bbq.

The ideas are endless.... 

SLURP AWAY

 

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What is Gluten??





GLUTEN SENSITIVE/ GLUTEN INTOLERANT, WHEAT ALLERGY, CELIAC DISEASE??

You just ate some bread, a baked good, basically something made with WHEAT flour, Now....

• Do you find you're Bloated? 
• You have Stomach Cramps?  
• You are breaking out in a Rash?
• Do you find yourself running to the bathroom with Diarrhea?
• You are feeling Sluggish and could take a nap?

Many people experience the above symptoms after eating products containing gluten, yet never realize their body is telling them something.  Does the above list mean you're body has issues with Gluten?  Well, take a look at the chart below....Do you fit into one of these categories? 
  

 

 

 

The first question many people ask themselves is to define Gluten.  What is Gluten?  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten

 

What is IBS?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritable_bowel_syndrome

 

What is Celiac Disease?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coeliac_disease

 

 

Personally, I am sensitive to Gluten. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten_sensitivity)  If I eat too much Gluten, I become extremely Bloated, feel extremely Sluggish, and my Energy is 'zapped'.  Overall, I just feel like CRAP!!  Please keep in mind everyone's body is different, and we all tolerate foods differently.

 

 

Where do you fit?

 

But don't worry, things are still great!!  Look at the chart below and all the many wonderful alternative flour choices.  You can make so many breads and baked goods, for example, using alternative flour choices.  I really enjoy using Coconut Flour in place of wheat flour when baking things like cookies and loaves.  I find my final product is very moist and fluffy.  Have fun experimenting!  Remember, the internet is a wonderful resource.  Just type in the kind of flour you are going to use, what you want to make, and I can guarantee countless recipes will come up on your screen. 

 

  

Now, this is where your homework comes in!

Answer Honestly.... 

• How many times do you rush through a meal?
• Do you sit at a table when you eat?
• Do you sit at your desk when you eat or actually take your lunch and go sit in the lunch room?
• Do you sit in front of a computer when you eat?
• Do you drive in your car when eating?
• Are you paying attention to what you are eating?
• Where is your focus, on eating, or work?

Make the necessary changes that your body needs you to make!! 

 REMEMBER, YOUR LUNCH HOUR IS YOUR HOUR!  Make YOUR SUPPER AN IMPORTANT TIME!

 

Now that you have made the necessary changes....

Take your time eating, and focus on your body, listen to what it is telling you.

Do you feel bloated?  Cramping occurring?  Suddenly feeling Sluggish?  OH no, you're racing to the bathroom?

 

http://glutenintolerance.ca/

 

 

What did you just eat?  Is it time to daily journal and track what you eat and how your body reacts afterwards!!  This is how to pinpoint.  Take the time to make changes.

 

I encourage you to eat 1 - 2 less GLUTEN products a day, and see how you feel at the end of the day.  See how you feel after just one week.  Track it/Log it/Keep a Journal.

 

Send in your comments...

I'd love to hear back from you about your body and how it reacts to Gluten.

I'd love to hear about your experience with making Positive Changes. 

Send me an email if you have any questions, and if I do not know the immediate answer, I will find you one or direct you to someone who can answer them.

 

tanya@bodybusiness.ca

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