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Why French Pressed Coffee is the Best!

Why French Pressed Coffee is the Best

Are you a coffee drinker? Do you love the smell of coffee in the morning? Are you totally hooked on caffeine but have a weak stomach?  French Pressed Coffee is the best option for you!! You don’t need to quit to be healthier.

1. Cheaper than a keurig or regular coffee machine.

 

2. Faster and Easier than brewing coffee.

 

3. If you’re in a hurry, don’t wait! Just pour your hot coffee right away for some caffeine ;)  Optimal wait time is 4 minutes to use all the grounds, but you know how hard it is to wait to turn on your brains in the morning!

 

4. Cold-pressed coffee is 67% less acidic! Many of us can’t stomach brewed coffee.

Just pour in your grounds, add cold water, and let it soak overnight in the fridge before you press.

 

5. You no longer have to worry about replacing filters or k-cups, or tearing apart your machine to clean it.  

The 2-Piece French Press is so easy to clean!

 

Summary: Why French Pressed coffee is the best

1. cheaper than other coffee
2. faster and easier to make
3. less waiting time
4. 67% less acidic
5. easy as 1-2-3 to clean

Written by Kelly Gibson June 10 2015

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    The One Healthy Mac and Cheese You Have to Try!

    HEALTHY Mac and Cheese

    Want to enjoy the delicious flavor of mac and cheese without gaining weight???

    Try my Homemade Gluten Free Vegan recipe for Healthy Mac and Cheese!
    This recipe contains literally NO CHEESE, NO OIL, NO MARGARINE and NO BUTTER. Seriously, You have to try this!

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    Gluten-Free Vegan Mac and Cheese (using Homemade Dairy-Free Cheese!)

     

    Directions:

    Step 1: Cook 8oz package of brown rice macaroni as directed on package.

    Step 2: Mix the following ingredients in a small mixing bowl:
    1 cup raw cashews, ground into a powder
    1/2 cup nutritional yeast
    2tbsp cornstarch
    2 tbsp dried basil
    1tsp turmeric
    1tsp paprika
    2tsp ground mustard
    salt and pepper to taste

    Step 3: Strain the macaroni and rinse with cool water. Place into large mixing bowl.

    Step 4: Add 1/4 cup original unsweetened coconut milk (make sure it is not vanilla flavored) + Add 1/4 cup of the dried powder mixture from step 2 and whip together with the pasta! Set aside extra powder to save for your next batch! Dig in and eat your Healthy Mac & Cheese!

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    Gluten Free Vegan Mac and Cheese Spirals using Quinoa Pasta

    Want more delicious, HEALTHY, vegan & gluten free meal ideas? Contact Me about my 28-Day Vegan Challenges!

    Written by Kelly Gibson on July 4, 2014

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      Benefits of Phytonutrients

      Benefits of Phytonutrients

      Phytonutrients are organic yet chemical-like substances only existent in plants such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, teas, and nuts.  Although they are not “essential” for human life, the benefits of phytonutrients are their health-promoting properties.  Phytonutrients come in many classes, such as flavonoids, carotenoids, and phytoestrogens. 

      3 Foods with Phytonutrients: Moringa, Chlorella, and Spirulina

      If you are wondering “why would I eat these?” let me explain the benefits of phytonutrients.  Flavonoids are compounds that are known to have antiviral, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant affects on the human body. Carotenoids are naturally occurring pigments responsible for coloration of fruits and vegetables.  They provide a source of vitamin A, protect the body from free radicals, and are known to lower mortality rate from chronic illnesses.  Phytoestrogens are compounds (most notably contained in soy) that mimic the function of the hormone estrogen, and is known to lower risk of osteoporosis, heart disease, and breast cancer.

      “Moringa is a nutrient-rich superfood that’s packed with more vitamin A than carrots, more calcium than milk, more iron than spinach, more vitamin C than oranges, and more potassium than bananas. No wonder moringa is considered to be one of the most nutrient-rich plants on earth. Moringa has natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and is known to promote energy, vitality, athletic performance, and weight loss, while boosting the immune system and protecting against disease.

      Spirulina – this high-protein blue-green algae superfood can help boost your immune system, as well asregulate cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Spirulina is one of the few plant sources of vitamin B12, and provides high concentrations of amino acids, chelated minerals, pigmentations, rhamnose sugars (complex natural plant sugars), trace elements, and enzymes—all in an easily assimilable form.

      Chlorella is a blue-green algae superfood that has an amazing ability to cleanse the blood, digestive system, and liver of toxins and heavy metals. It regulates blood sugar, helps lower cholesterol, promotes healthy blood pressure, heals wounds, enhances the immune system, and battles free radicals. Chlorella also contains high concentrations of iron and B-complex vitamins.” 

      Need more info on how to increase phytonutrient intake in your diet, try Nutrition Coaching with Kelly Athletics! 

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