March is National Nutrition Month – Celebrate the Theme “Eat Right with Color”
Posted by: emaliz1021 on: March 7, 2011
Every March, the American Dietetic Association (ADA) promotes healthy nutrition with National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is “Eat Right with Color” meaning we should all incorporate a rainbow of colors on our plate. Eat fruits and vegetables that are yellow, orange, red, green, blue and purple. The more colors, the more vitamins and minerals you’ll take in at every meal. Check out these tips for incorporating color with salad.
I try to get at least seven fruits and veggies of different colors in my diet every day. Today I had blueberries, dark green romain and red and yellow peppers, red tomatoes, pink grapefruit, white cauliflower… but I still missed purple. I’ll have to make sure I add some in tomorrow. How do you get a rainbow of colors in your diet everyday? If you aren’t yet, you should.
Celebrate March with 2 Great Wildtree Recipes
Posted by: emaliz1021 on: March 2, 2011
Corned Beef and Cabbage Quesadillas
Serves 4
1/2 cup Wildtree Fiesta Salsa Mix, prepared
Wildtree Natural Grapeseed Oil
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 pound thinly sliced corned beef
3 cups packaged coleslaw mix
4 large flour tortillas (10-inch)
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Brush rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons oil. In a small bowl, combine prepared Fiesta Salsa and sour cream. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over half of one tortilla. Place 3/4 cup coleslaw mix on top of cheese. Drizzle about 3 tablespoons salsa mixture over coleslaw. Lay a quarter of the corned beef on top of the coleslaw; top with 1/4 cup more cheese. Fold tortilla over to cover filling. Repeat with remaining tortillas. Transfer to prepared baking sheet and brush tops with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Bake until tops of quesadillas begin to brown, about 10 minutes. Flip quesadillas over, press with spatula and bake until crisp and golden brown on second side, 5-10 minutes. Cool quesadillas for 10 minutes before slicing.
Chicago Style Shepherds Pie Pizza
Serves 8
1 bag Wildtree So Quick & Easy Pizza Dough Mix
1/2 cup very hot water
1 tbsp Wildtree Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil
2 tbsp Wildtree Garlic Galore Seasoning, divided
1 pound lean ground beef (my preference would be to
substitute a TVP or tofu product)
1 tbsp all purpose flour
2 tbsp Wildtree Our Own Ketchup
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
3 cups day old mashed potatoes
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese, divided
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch spring form pan.
In a large bowl, combine Pizza Dough Mix, water, Grapeseed Oil and 1 tbsp Garlic Garlore; mix until ball forms. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 2 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes. Roll the dough out into a 14-inch Circle and place into prepared pan. Sprinkle 1 cup cheddar cheese on the crust and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, eggs and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Brown meat in a large non-stick skillet. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add ketchup, broth and soy sauce; cook 5 minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables and cook an additional 5 minutes. Spoon into crust and top with mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Host a Wildtree Tasting in March – Get any item at half off!
Posted by: emaliz1021 on: February 26, 2011
March is a great time to try Wildtree, or restock items if you’re already a customer. In addition to free Garlic Grapeseed Oil for hosts, all customers will get 50% off any item …. the highest priced item on his or her order, even bundles. For example, you can get everything in the Family Favorite Bundle for about $40! And if you host a tasting, you still get all the other free and half price host specials. Contact me to set up a tasting in March today.
The Family Favorite Bundle includes:
Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil – 12.7 fl oz bottle
Taco Seasoning Blend – 3 oz jar
Hearty Spaghetti Sauce Blend – 2 oz jar
Rancher Steak Rub – 3 oz jar
Garlic & Herb Blend – 1.85 oz jar
Just Like Mom’s Meatloaf – 4.7 oz box
Rotisserie Chicken Blend – 4.5 oz jar
Mexican Skillet Meal Seasoning – two 1.8 oz bags
Cheddar & Herb Skillet Meal Seasoning – two 1.9 oz bags
Stroganoff Skillet Meal Seasoning – two 1.7 oz bags
Butternut Squash
Posted by: emaliz1021 on: February 4, 2011
You can pick up butternut squash fresh or frozen (both are healthy choices!). You can roast, steam or puree it or add it to a stir fry or soup … One serving will give you a plenty of Vitamin A, C and fiber.
Are you eating a serving or two or more….
Posted by: emaliz1021 on: February 2, 2011
At first glance, some convenience foods may seem to be okay choices. But check out how many servings are in a box, a can or a cup. Marie Callender’s Chicken Pot pie has 520 calories, 11 grams of saturated fat and 800 mg of sodium – but there’s two servings in one pie which ups that to 1040 calories, 22 grams of saturated fat (more than a day’s worth) and 1,600 mg of sodium (a whole day’s worth).
Or sip on this… you could have a McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese or a Starbucks Venti White Chocolate Mocha with 2% milk and whipped cream. In total, you’ll drink 580 calories and 15 grams of saturated fat.
Just remember – there’s usually more than one serving in a prepared food package and liquid calories can add up fast.
Butter or Margarine?
Posted by: emaliz1021 on: January 24, 2011
Did you know that most stick margarine are about as bad for you as butter because of the partially hydrogenated vegetable oil? The trans fat in partially hydrogenated vegetable oil raises bad cholesterol, lowers good cholesterol and promotes heart disease. Use the real stuff in moderation or better yet, use a healthy oil like grapeseed, flaxseed or olive oil instead.
January is a great month to host a Wildtree Tasting!
Posted by: emaliz1021 on: January 12, 2011
With 11 new products, great host incentives and a personal special of my own, January is a great month to host a Tasting. If you haven’t ordered since last year, there’s some great items to try and probably time to restock some essentials too. Contact me to book a tasting today – host in January and get any item of your choice for free in addition to Wildtree’s host specials and incentives.
Check out the 2011 catalog and January specials here.
McDonald’s Fruit & Maple Oatmeal v. Old Fashioned Oatmeal
Posted by: emaliz1021 on: January 10, 2011
Fruits and oatmeal … sounds like a healthy option. And in comparison to most of McDonald’s menu, it’s a better option, but not necessarily a good substitute for the original. I saw the commercial for it and I really wanted to head out and give it a try, but decided to check out it’s nutrition info first.
It has 140 more calories per serving than old fashioned oatmeal (but it does have fruit and cream too). Without the fruit, etc. it’s still 40 calories more than regular oatmeal… not too bad. But then, it has 160 mg of sodium too, compared to 0? I guess its got some preservatives then? And it does – listed right on the ingredients…. all 7 of them in the oatmeal (22 ingredients in the entire fruit and oatmeal combo). Compare that to 1 ingredient in old fashioned oatmeal.
I wouldn’t go out and start eating McDonald’s oatmeal everyday for breakfast, unless your typical breakfast is something like sausage egg mcmuffins. Stick with the original oatmeal – its healthier in every way. Add your own apples, still a good option. In a pinch, the McDonald’s oatmeal could get you through a breakfast, just don’t make it a habit.
Below is nutrition info for both oatmeals. McDonald’s is from its website: http://nutrition.mcdonalds.com/nutrition1/itemDetailInfo.do and the old fashioned oatmeal info is from Quaker Oats: http://www.quakeroats.com/products/oatmeal/old-fashioned-oats.aspx if you’d like to compare for yourself.
If you want to change your shape, you need more than cardio…
Posted by: emaliz1021 on: January 9, 2011
I’ve heard this before, and I just heard it again at the busy post-New Year’s resolution filled gym… “I can’t do weight training yet, I’m just doing cardio to tone up first.” Toning doesn’t happen with cardio folks. If you want to change your shape – and tone – you need to lift weights, that goes for women too, who are usually more resistant to weight training. Don’t get me wrong, you need to do cardio to stay in shape and lose fat, but you’ll stall your fat loss and you won’t get the toned results you’re looking for without weights.
If you’re just doing cardio, you’re eventually cutting into your muscle mass. Muscle mass boosts your metabolism – the more you have, the more fat you burn working out and at rest. And cardio alone will just give you a smaller version of your current shape. Say for example you don’t like your thighs, you still won’t like them because they’ll shrink proportionately with the rest of you doing cardio alone.
To effectively lose weight and change your shape you need a weight training program along with cardio and a clean diet. I know this works – for as long as I can remember keeping track, my measurements placed me in the “apple shape” category. I had more fat on my abdomen than thighs – which put me at higher risk for heart disease and other health issues. When I started focusing more on weight training, not only did I finally start losing weight, I changed into a “pear shape” … my abdomen was no longer the ‘fattest’ part of me.
So keep the healthy lifestyles on track … and be sure to pick up the weights while you’re at it.
Announcing 11 New Products from Wildtree
Posted by: emaliz1021 on: January 4, 2011
Cheesy Cheddar Soup Mix – 4.2 oz box
This classic soup is now easier than ever. Simply add milk and water to create a rich and creamy soup or it can be used as a base for a cheesy casserole.It?s perfect for a cold day or for any day! Serves 4
Sweet Onion Spread – 11.1 oz jar
A sweet and savory combination of balsamic vinegar, onions, and just the right amount of brown sugar. Great on sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and cheese & crackers!
Savory Sofrito Cooking Base – 9.6 oz jar
This authentic cooking base has the familiar flavors of tomato, bell peppers, onion, garlic, and cilantro. Great for making Spanish rice or to add a little extra zest to Latin American inspired dishes.
Perfect Pizza Sauce Seasoning – 3 oz jar
Making pizza has never been easier! Add this seasoning to canned tomato sauce and spread onto a So Quick & So Easy Pizza Dough for a delicious all-natural pizza. It?s also great as seasoning in lasagna, meatballs, stuffed shells, and garlic bread. Makes enough sauce for over 30 pizzas!
Chicken Bouillon Soup Base – 4 oz jar
Add this chicken bouillon to water for instant chicken broth. Great as a starter for soups, sauces, and when making rice or pasta. Yields approximately 22 cups of broth.
Vegetable Bouillon Soup Base - 4.1 oz jar
Add this vegetable bouillon to water for instant vegetable stock. Great as a starter for soups, sauces, and when making rice and vegetable stir-fries. Yields approximately 22 cups of broth.
Beef Bouillon Soup Base – 3.75 oz jar
Add this beef bouillon to water for instant beef stock. Great as a starter for stews, soups and sauces. Yields approximately 22 cups of broth.
Creamy Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix – 3.75 oz box
Simply add mayonnaise and milk to this mix and you have instant ranch dressing! It?s great on salads and as a dipping sauce. Mix into sour cream and serve as a dip. Makes 2 cups of dressing 3 times.
Create-A-Cookie Mix – 17.85 oz box
Never fear cookies again! Our all-purpose mix can make any type of cookie from chocolate chip to oatmeal! Can’t decide which kind to make? Divide the dough up into equal parts and make mini batches of all different kinds! Yields about 2 dozen cookies.
Sunday Morning Cinnamon Rolls – 17.9 oz box
Making delicious breakfast has never been easier! Start your day with these warm and gooey cinnamon rolls. Just add milk, butter, and eggs and they?re ready to bake! No rising time needed! One box includes dough mix, cinnamon filling mix, and glaze mix. Yields 9 decadent cinnamon rolls!
Healthy & Hearty Lentil Soup Mix – 5.14 oz box
This hearty soup is made from protein packed lentils with a blend of spices to warm your body and soul on a cold, winter’s day. Serves 4.
You can purchase these and any of Wildtree’s great, preservative free products on my website. Even better – In January, Host a $400+ Tasting Party to receive 30% in Host Credits (versus 20% regularly) OR Host a $600 Tasting Party to receive DOUBLE Host Credits (40% instead of the normal 20%)!
