Sneaky Fast Food Corporations!

Fast Food companies are slowly destroying our health. Will this change your perspective on eating at these establishments? a
http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2013/02/11/food-companies-exploit-americans-with-ingredients-banned-in-other-countries/

easy peasy quick dinner

I got home late, had to do my daughters hair and needed a quick and tasty meal for my family. This is what I did...
Chopped broccoli
Chopped mushrooms
Chopped cabbage
Sliced Uncured polish sausage
2 tbs of coconut oil
2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp chopped garlic

(Add more or less seasonings to taste)

Sauté sausage. Add coconut oil and chopped veggies. Add seasonings and mix.
Cook till veggies are tender (about 20 min on med/low).

Dinner is done! I paired it with brown rice cooked in a rice cooker in organic chicken broth.

Twist & Twist Out

My 10 year olds Twists & Twist out natural Hair routine…

I started off by adding Extra Virgin olive oil to her hair then co washing her hair with Tresamme' Naturals Conditioner. I washed out 90% of it. Then I divided it into 4 sections and smoothed on Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing smoothie onto each section. I parted it into the style I wanted and started twisting using the rope twist technique (check out YouTube for tutorials) I may do one in the near future. I’ll keep you posted. Ok back to the twists…As I grabbed each small section of hair I took a small fingertip amount of the Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque and smoothed it on each section and began 2 strand rope twisting. This is how it turned out. 

I maintained her hair by smoothing a small amount of Extra Virgin olive oil through her hair about 2x per week. I left the twists in for 2 weeks, untwisted the twists and this is how her twist out looks now.

This style should last about 1 week before I have to redo her hair

Kids Wash N Go

My 6 year old daughters natural hair routine...

She has a tight spiral/coiled curl pattern. Very easy to maintain and detangle but more susceptible to frizz. .

Routine/Products I use for wash n go:

Co wash every 2 wks with Tressame Naturals conditioner. Section and detangle with fingers. Wash out about 90% then section and apply Herbal Essence Hello Hydration as a leave in. Add 100% coconut oil or Extra Virgin Olive oil as a moisturizer and to tame the frizz on the sides. I usually pull into 1 or 2 ponytails and let air dry.

Get rid of plastic?

Here's a very informative article that will help you decide what's best for your family. I've removed most plastics from our kitchen and the ones I do use are BPA free. Ultimately, I want to be plastic free, but like all journey's it takes time. What do you think? Is it worth it? Is it possible?

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/parents-talk-chemicals-worry-everywhere-begged-convenience-004842630.html

Organic sweet Cornbread muffins

So I just created the most awesome muffins tonight for my family and I wanted to share. If you love sweet cornbread, you will love love this! 

*Remember organic is my recommendation, but not necessary! You will enjoy this recipe with whatever type of ingredients you choose! 

Organic Sweet Cornbread muffins

1 cup organic Whole Wheat flour                   


3/4 cup organic cornmeal

¼ cup ground Flaxseed                  


2/3 cup organic cane sugar

1 tbs organic honey         


1 teaspoon Sea salt

3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (Aluminum free)

1 cage free egg

1 cup milk

1/3 cup Canola oil

Chia Seeds

Add a small spoonful of any organic nut butter to the middle before baking for an added treat for your kiddos lunch or a snack for you. (We use peanut butter and sunflower butter)

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). For muffins use paper cupcake liners (no need to grease or spray oil). If making cornbread…lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan.  

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, honey, salt and baking powder. Stir in egg, milk and oil until well combined.

Pour batter into liners or prepared pan. Sprinkle with Chia Seeds for added nutritional value and for a nice little crunch. (By the way my kids loved the chia seeds)

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. (Personally I bake until they are golden brown around the edges and top)

Mindful Eating

Well, here it is! My first blog on my natural jouney! I'll add the recipes I posted on Facebook in the next couple days and start blogging on a regular. I still have my original blog...Dalemeshia's Crazy Life! Which is all about my me, my family and our antics! Guess I'll need to update that one too! Well here is food for thought to get your mind going. It's a very interesting article about "Mindful Eating". Just focus and enjoy your food in the moment.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/08/dining/mindful-eating-as-food-for-thought.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0