Ummmmmm Superfoods Do a Body Goooooood

I looooovvve eating healthy.  It makes me feel so good, and energetic, and happy, and healthy, and….. You get the point.  Anyhow, good food and nutrition are a passion of mine, and that’s why I want to make part of this blog about food, nutrition, exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  I know that when I eat crap, I feel like crap.  Not that I don’t ever eat crap, but it’s all about balance, self control and not being an extremist.

I believe that God gave us good, natural, healthy foods to do our body good.  Hence, if you eat the good that God gave, you reap the benefits.  YEAH!  Ok, I have two recipes for you today.  Below you will find the instructions.

Egg Cups – Steam the spinach. Saute the tomato, onion, green pepper and mushrooms in olive oil. Separate the eggs into a bowl (don’t worry if you get some yolk in there too. I did). Grease or spray your muffin tins (a 12 muffin making pan is good).  Put a little bit of egg white in each one.  Then divide the spinach and sauteed veggies and top them off with the rest of the egg white.  Sprinkle in a little salt, pepper, and any other seasonings you like (I put a splash of pimenta sauce in each one too).  Bake at 180 C (350 F) for about 20 minutes or until done.

Ok, the benefits of egg whites, our first superfood – Each egg white has only about 16 calories, 0 g of fat and a whole whopping 5 grams of protein.  They also contain potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, copper, zinc and iron.  No wonder they’re called a ‘superfood’.

Guacamole – Chop up the onion, tomato, cilantro.  Scoop the avocado meat into a bowl a mush it up, leaving chunks.  Add the onion, tomato and cilantro.  Squeeze 1/2 of a lime (to avoid oxidization of the avocado) and add the salt, pepper, and if desired, a splash of tabasco or pimenta (for the brazilians). Mix it all up and Voila.

Avocados are awesome.  In Brazil, avocados are eaten sweet (it is strange for a Brazilian to think of avocados as a salty or savory food). They have the highest protein content of all fruits and contain no sodium or cholesterol.  75% of their fat is unsaturated (mono & poly) and supply us with necessary fatty acids that our bodies need.  Research has shown that they are good for those that have problems with cholesterol, diabetes and they contain an antioxidant that could help prevent certain types of cancer.  They’re excellent for the eyes and yes, for weightloss.  They are a source of fibre, vitamin E, potassium and B vitamins.

Suggestion for using the two together: Take 3-5 of the egg cups and 1/4 cup of guacamole and enjoy.  I’m telling you, it will satisfy your hunger, stave off cravings and keep you full for a good amount of time.

EAT UP – YUM!

Ok, I would absolutely love to hear what you think.  Also, if you have any suggestions or other special egg and/or avocado recipes, please share them.

1/2 Way Mark on Project “40 to 40”

This is not just a post about food and health.  Read on for the deeper meaning.

For those that may not know yet, I am carrying out a project right now called, ’40 to 40′.  I’m turning 40 at the end of November and I wanted to get my self into tip top shape for the big day.  I started on September 30th, so I have just passed the half way mark.  I’m already a pretty healthy individual, but I wanted to step it up a notch.  I started a fairly rigid diet and have been following ‘BodyRock TVs’ 30 day challenge (which will not end after 30 days).  I haven’t been eating any grains generally throughout the week except for oats sometimes in the morning. And on the weekends I’ve been more lenient, with Saturdays being my cheat day (however I kind of fell off the wagon this last weekend).  I have been feeling great – I mean GREAT!  I don’t feel like I’ve been depriving myself at all.  I have tons of energy, never feel heavy or too full, and I don’t have yucky morning breath anymore – YEAH!  Pluuuussss, I’ve been losing weight and toning up.  My jeans are lose, my elasticized belt is lose, things that used to fit snug or were just right are baggy now.  And so I’m happy.  (–to see some of the food I’ve been eating – recipes, check out and like my facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/godcolouredgirl.  

Or you could just click on the link to it on the side bar.) So this is all very well and good, however life isn’t all about being physically healthy and feeling good.  It’s definitely a plus, but it’s not the be all, end all of life.  Even the most fit and athletic person in the world will not be able to outlast the effects of gravity and aging.  Sooner or later, parts will start to sag, muscles will start to atrophy, strength will start to wane, physical health will deteriorate.  Nobody can overcome the final earthly destiny of all mankind and living entities.  Death is a reality for all.

The one thing that doesn’t change though is our creator.  He is always the same.  He doesn’t change.  He is always strong; His strength never falters.  He is always there.  Stable and unshaken.  He is always permeating with peace.  And He lives in me. You see, physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important, for it promises a reward in both this life and the next (1 Timothy 4:8). Or lets look at it another way, “Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, but a disciplined life in God is far more so, making you fit both today and forever. (the message)” So yes, I may feel awesome eating super healthy and getting regular, hardcore exercise, but what really brings health to my bones, life to my body, energy to go about my days and overall well being is the indwelling peace that I feed upon when I’m alone with the lover of my soul.  He sustains me.  He strengthens me.  He feeds me food that will never rot.  And as I drink from his water supply, my thirst is quenched.

So tell me, what do you think?  Are you striving to maintain your youth, vigor and beauty alone? Or are you investing in maintaining and strengthening that which far exceeds physical vitality – your spirit? Leave a comment and let me know.