Pomegranate Pineapple Smoothie!

  Pomegranate Pineapple Coconut

1 cup ice cold coconut water

1 cup fresh pineapple

2/3 cups frozen pomegranate seeds

1 heaping Tablespoon of coconut flakes ( unsweetened only ladies)

1 T chia seeds

1 T raw wheat germ (good for the brain)

2 ice cubes (made from coconut water)

Put everything in the blender and let the party begin!

Top with a few pomegranate seeds just to feel like you are at the spa!   

Ok maybe a wedge of pineapple too!

Enjoy!

Hope you all try it.

Pomegranate seed tip...

       Buy them now while they are in season...Their season is short..

I will buy MANY ...then I will de-seed them all 

In a freezer bag they go..

And wella....I have pomegranate seeds for most of the year..

LOVE!!

I use them in smoothies all the time

They are so good for us!

Hope you all have a happy, healthy day!

BISOUS!

Tammy                                   

Pumpkin cranberry whole grain french toast...the taste of fall!

Pumpkin cranberry whole grain french toast...

On weekends I like to make Lou a nice breakfast, this morning I tried a twist on his normal french toast.

He loved it..

Recipe is for one...just double it for more..

1 large egg

1 large egg white

1/4 cup of pumpkin puree ( not pumpkin pie mix)

splash of unsweetened vanilla almond milk

pinch of salt

pinch of pumpkin pie spice mix

pinch of cinnamon

teaspoon of unsalted raw pumpkin seeds

a few cranberries for topping 

1 teaspoon of coconut oil

2-3 pieces of Whole grain cranberry bread (usually this time of year your grocery stores bakery will have this available...if not look in the package bread area...just watch for trans fat..

In a small bowl whip the egg and egg white together

Add the pumpkin puree and almond milk..... stir together

Add the salt, pumpkin pie mix and cinnamon...stir

Coat your bread well with mixture by soaking each piece ...allowing it to absorb some of the mixture.

In a pan melt coconut oil

Place your coated bread into the pan and cook ...careful not to burn...:))

When done....stack each piece putting just a dab of butter ( I use a product called MELT made with coconut oil)

sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and cranberries 

I used 1 tablespoon of real maple syrup over the top.

Enjoy!

Lou thought these were a great alternative to regular french toast...I think I'll try something with pancakes next..

Hope you all have a wonderful day...Leave a comment for me so I know you are enjoying these healthy "real" food recipes.

Be well!

BISOUS

Tammy

Healthy Ice Cream....

Healthy Ice Cream

I love ice as much as the next person does...but we all know it is not a healthy snack...

So... why not make our own :))

There are many recipes out there ...I have tweaked it to my liking..

The recipe:

One frozen banana (sliced, always peel your banana before freezing)

3 ice cubes made from light coconut milk ( from the can, make sure they are frozen before making)

Throw both in a food processor ( blender will not do)

Process until the consistency of soft serve ice cream ( no lumps)

Throw a few chocolate chips in the shoot just before done

(If you need help with this I have a video called "who needs the ice cream man") 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYscIynWoUs

Put in a nice serving dish ( or not)

top with a FEW chocolate chips

A tasty healthy ice cream..

I have more recipes that I will share for ice cream if I get enough response.

Enjoy

BISOUS

Tammy

Banana Coconut Hot Oats...they don't have to be boring!!

Creamy Banana Coconut Hot oats...

I am not a fan of Oatmeal...but when you dress it up (in a healthy way) it is delicious...

I hope you will try this yummy recipe

1/3 cup of Oats

1/3 cup coconut water

2/3 cup of  unsweetened Coconut milk 

1/2 ripe banana 

1 Tablespoon Chia seeds

pinch of salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

In a pan mix oats, coconut water and milk

While waiting for mixture to boil...take half of the halved banana and mince it

when mixture starts to boil add the minced banana

with a whisk whip mixture...(constantly)

add the chia seeds and vanilla (continue to cook and stir for remaining time..5 minutes)

place in a pretty bowl...:))

add toppings...

1 Tablespoon almond butter

shaved unsweetened coconut 

raw cacao

 the rest of the banana..

These Oats will not be thick...the banana gives them a creamy texture!

According to "my fitness pal"...this has about 400 calories (good calories)

I believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

I also like to eat the majority of my calories early....I burn them off throughout the day!

Of course you can cut the calories by using a 1/2 T of Almond butter, using water instead of coconut water...

Kids will love this...Lou loves them too!

Let me know what you think...will you try them?

If you like these kinds of recipe ideas....let me know in the comment section..

Have a happy healthy day!

BISOUS

Tammy

Make it Breakfast or a snack..

Head on over to FaceBook for the recipe...

So good...so healthy!

http://www.facebook.com/Uppiesbeads59?ref=hl

The BIG Fig Newton...well, kind of....!!!

My version of a fig newton..

I love fig newtons ...but they are not the best thing when you can't stop at just one..

So for an alternative... I slice and core an apple.... spread the inside of a fresh fig onto the apple slices

Add some almonds and you have a healthy snack..

The big fig newton...LOL

Hope you have a happy healthy day..

Will you try this? 

Love to hear what healthy snacks you make...

Bisous,

Tammy

Stop over to my Face Book for more snack and breakfast ideas

http://www.facebook.com/Uppiesbeads59?ref=hl

Zoya Holiday....

Available for pre-order today....get them while supplies last...GORGEOUS for the HOLIDAYS!
           

Available after Monday 9-24-12 for pre-order......get them while supplies last....these are limited additions...Once they are gone they are gone...http://www.zoya.com/?gclid=CMrgh5WCxbICFQJp4AodcAMAFA.....Love these!

Have a great day.....BISOUS.....Tammy

A beautiful salad...

Ingredients:

Mixed salad greens

Roasted sweet potatoes ( olive oil , seasoning of choice : Herbs de Provence)

Roasted blue potatoes

sauteed mushrooms ( in balsamic vinegar)

sliced apple ( I used Gala)

raw Pecans ( 1 Tablespoon)

drizzle with olive oil and Balsamic vinegar

It is important when you are eating salads and eating healthy to always use the best seasonings, olive oil and balsamic vinegar you can afford...

Your food should not only look good it should taste fabulous..

Hope you enjoy....let me know what you think...

Will you try this one..

Have a happy healthy day...

Bisous

Tammy

MAC Satin Eyeshadow collection..

Top Row Left to right:
Row #1- Shroom, Jest, Honesty, Sable, Twinks, Knight Divine
Row #2- Phloof, All that Glitters, Texture, Sumptuous Olive, Beautiful Iris, Contrast
Row #3- Grain, Era, Woodwinked, Shale, Satellite Dreams, Carbon (this belongs in the Mattes)
Row #4- Arena, Pantina, Satin Taupe, Trax, Smut

*Carbon is a matte ...some how it just ended up in this palette..

Hope you all have a great day...what are some of your favorite MAC eyeshadows...would love to know..
Bisous, Tammy
                     

MAC Eyeshadows...The Matte Collection...

From top row left to right: Mylar, Orb, Tete a Tint (Disc.), Kid, Saddle, Brown Down, Deep Damson(pro color)
Second row: Blanc Type, Bisque, Samoa Silk, Mole Skin (disc), Brown Script, Handwritten, Scene,
Third row: Vanilla, Yogurt, Bamboo, Cork, unknown, Folie, Indian Ink
Fourth row: Brule, Malt, Soft Brown, Haux, Espresso, Embark

The colors as you see them are pretty true to form ...the only one that is showing up a little brighter than I think it is in person is Saddle...

Satin Shimmer shadow collection coming up later tonight!

Have a happy day...or night!

BISOUS....Tammy

Essie Nail polish ...

Essie's Fall collection has some really nice shades

This one is "Recessionista"

Shown in natural daylight ....it was early morning with no sunlight..

Really pretty.

Have a beautiful day ..

Bisous

Tammy

A simple but delicious lite dinner...

Spicy Lentil Soup

with a side salad of 

cucumber, tomato

raw pumpkin seeds

fresh ground pepper

sprinkled with a lite balsamic dressing!

Excellent and so healthy!

Recipe coming soon...are you interested?

Be well...BISOUS

Tammy

Pasta anyone???

Here is what I used to prepare this yummy healthy dish!

100% whole wheat pasta ( I used penne)

2 T olive oil

2 T pine nuts

1 carton of mushrooms

3 cloves of garlic crushed and chopped

8 kalamata olives ( halved)

1 tub of baby spinach leaves

10 halved grape or cherry tomatoes

1 jar of artichoke hearts in water

2 sliced grilled chicken ( optional)

Parmesan cheese to taste..

Put pot of water on to boil...

Saute in olive oil the garlic, pine nuts,  mushrooms , cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives and artichoke hearts on medium heat. Add grilled chicken to mixture.  When done cooking add spinach on top of mixture...turn the heat down low...let the spinach wilt 

PASTA...adding salt to the water once it starts to boil...add pasta...following cooking instructions on box.  Drain pasta...pour back in pan.  Now pour the chicken spinach mixture over the pasta.  Stir and serve adding parmesan cheese over top.

Let me know what you think ...will you try it!

Be well ..

Bisous, Tammy

No Boring salads here...

Lettuce of your choice...I used romaine

Roast onions, cauliflower and broccoli ( I toss them in Olive oil and my favorite spice Herbs de Provence)

Grilled  assortment of red, yellow and orange peppers

Grilled zuccini ( all grilled with a little olive oil) salt and pepper

2 T pumpkin seeds ( walnuts can be used if you prefer)

1 T Parmesan shredded cheese

2 T your choice of lite salad dressing ( I use a lite balsamic)

You can add any source of protein you prefer...chicken, turkey, shrimp or lean beef..

I hope you all enjoy 

Healthy changes everything!

Be well..

Tell me what you think ...will you make it!

Bisous

Tammy

Dinner's ON....A healthy salad!

A healthy salad...

Romaine lettuce....

1/2 english cucumber

slice fresh mushrooms

2 T Raw sunflower seeds

 2-3 T frozen fresh green peas (thawed)

4 roasted baby potatoes (roasted in Olive oil and Herbs de Provence)

1-2 T Lite Balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing ( or your favorite lite dressing..watch the sugar)

I love this salad...the potatoes roasted with (HDP) really adds a wonderful flavor to it...the raw sunflower seeds can be substituted with raw pumpkin seeds)

My fitness pal figures this salad at : 390 calories..( Healthy calories)

I hope you enjoy...let me know what you think..

Be well

BISOUS

Tammy

They must be married....LOL

Just for laughs...

Hope you are all having a happy healthy day!

Bisous...Tammy

The ANTI AGING "BARNEY"...with Matcha..

The "BARNEY" coming to a YOUTUBE channel near you soon!

LOL..

Happy healthy day to all..

Check me out on FaceBook...

http://www.facebook.com/Uppiesbeads59

Be sure to "like" me so we can communicate!!

Bisous...Tammy

Beauty is everywhere...and Facebook

 

I love this shot of my niece Johnna....she is so beautiful...her heart shines so bright!

Also wanted to let you all know that I now have a facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/Uppiesbeads59

 "Like" me on facebook...

  Have a happy healthy day!

Bisous...Tammy

Is this YOU.....

What does your soul look like?

How many times have you looked at the most beautiful person only to find out they are ugly inside..

Be beautiful...inside out!

Have a happy healthy day!

Bisous...Tammy

Laugh...its anti aging...

I could not resist sharing...

Had me laughing..

"No animals were actually harmed making this poster"

Have a happy healthy day!

Bisous..Tammy

Only the best lemonade EVER!!

Hello beautiful peeps....

This is such a good fresh juice ...taste just like fresh lemonade

all you need:

2 Golden delicious apples (these taste the best)

1/3 of a lemon with peel on...(try to get unwaxed or wash really well)

Juice the apples and lemon (pack the shoot layering the lemon in between the apples..pack it tight)

Pour over ice and enjoy..

This recipe is one from the juice master of the UK Jason Vale...

I have had this almost every morning ( first thing)...

Why do I juice this when I have a Vitamx that will juice it too...

Your body immediately absorbs all the enzymes and goodness when juicing!

I love whole food smoothies too...but juicing is like a shot of health..

ENJOY!!

Bisous...Tammy

This was just to cute not to share!!

I Love this...

The dog is laughing so hard...it seems...LOL

Adorable!!

Have a happy day!

Tammy

Now...this is funny...but then again...not that funny!!

Can anyone relate?  LOL

Age...:))

Have a happy day!

Bisous..Tammy

Beautiful words....

Do you have someone you can share these beautiful words with....

Have a beautiful day!

Bisous!

Tammy

Well said......

This is so true!

Have a healthy happy day!

Be back soon!

Bisous!

Tammy

A healthy snack or breakfast...!!

A healthy snack or part of a healthy breakfast!

I often have this as a healthy snack or dessert....it is loaded with protein, fiber and antioxidants from the fruit as well as calcium!  

Here is what you will need to enjoy:

3/4 cup of Fage plain Greek 0% Yogurt ( plain yogurt will not do it must be GREEK)

1/2 cup of assorted fresh mixed berries ( here I have use raspberries, blueberries and blackberries)

a few walnuts, some chia seeds ( about a 1/2 tablespoon)

cinnamon..( optional)

Layer the yogurt and fruit with a sprinkle of cinnamon ( optional) and chia seeds...finish off with walnuts or almonds if you prefer!

If you choose to have it as a breakfast add some egg whites on the side for more protein!

Enjoy!

Have a happy healthy day!

Bisous, Tammy

Remember: Healthy changes everything!!

Did you exercise today? Did you make good food choices?

If not what are you waiting for?

Commit to yourself....you are worth it!

Bisous...Tammy

Let's keep dancing....

I plan on dancing for a long time....let's keep moving!!

Hope you all have a great day...maybe even dance a little....or a lot!

Be back with a recipe this weekend..

BISOUS...Tammy

More recipes and tips later ....for now....

Mom will have more healthy anti aging tips a little later....for now just look at my cute face...maybe talk to me a little...I know things too...:))  Have a happy day ...BISOUS..

BINDI

Double chocolate mint protein shake!

This is a tasty protein shake!  You can use whatever type of protein powder you prefer (raw, soy, rice, whey)..I use a pharmaceutical grade whey that can be purchased online.  It is by far the most flavorful whey protein powder I have tasted. It does not give me gas or constipate ( I know a little to much information but it is important to know)...I grow mint in my garden ( add as much as you like)...I have photographed all ingredients above just in case you were wondering the ones I use and prefer!

I also added about a teaspoon of Extra virgin coconut oil to my smoothie ( coconut oil helps in losing weight ...believe it or not...it also helps to make the smoothies creamy!)  Ok now for the recipe:

I used:

8 oz. of Almond breeze chocolate almond milk ( unsweetened only)

1 scoop of chocolate protein powder (about 1/4 cup)

2 tbsp. of raw cacao ( Navista naturals)

1tbsp of chia seeds ( no need to grind these)

1tbsp of hemp SEEDS (not powder)

15 fresh mint leaves ( more if you really like mint)

1 teasp. EV Coconut oil

5-6 ice cubes

Throw everything in your blender mix until smooth!

YUMMY!

Below I will put the links for the raw cacao and the protein powder I use : just click on the link it will take you to each site!

http://www.navitasnaturals.com/products/cacao.html  (Raw Cacao)

http://www.metabolicnutrition.com/p-6-protizyme.aspx    Protein powder ( It is expensive)

All other items can be purchased at your local health food store or in the natural food section of your local grocery store!

You can even have pizza ...if you make it yourself!

This is my niece Adriana...she loves to come and help me in the kitchen...we make our own healthy pizza's.....I do this every friday for Lou and I.....all it takes is imagination...Here we made a veggie pizza......the dough is from our local grocery store ( it is a basic dough with no trans fat in it)..you can make your own dough if you have the time...I use a white dough here because the kids do not like wheat...I cut fat down by using low fat cheese ( fat free does not work well here)....we are able to add a ton of flavor with our seasonings( I really like Williams- Sonoma's pizza spice)...artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, spinach, roasted tomatoes and sauteed mushrooms....if you like pepperoni buy turkey or less fat pepperoni...you can use red onion, sweet peppers or hot pepper rings ( just remember healthy, if you like sausage ues a turkey or chicken sausage instead)...I use a pizza stone...the heat works best high (450')....the cooking time for my oven is usually 9-10 minutes...when I pull it out of the oven I sprinkle it with just a touch of parmesan cheese....delicious!!  My family (sisters,  brothers and their kids love my pizza nights!)...yours will too....without blowing your healthy eating habits ( notice I did not say diet)...

* You can also use a marinara sauce for the sauce...Lou and I do not like much sauce on our pizza.  Marinara sauce does add some great flavor to the pizza!!

Hope you will give it a try...Have a happy day!  Bisous!  Tammy

A healthy lunch...what I had today

                                 

                                This is what I had for lunch today....filling and good for you.....

                                 1/2 toasted bagel - I use Alvarado sprouted wheat onion poppyseed

                                  (these bagels are in the frozen health or nature market section)

                                      2 slices of beefsteak tomato and 3 slices of avocado

                                                         salt and pepper to taste!
                                                        Grapes and strawberries!

Do not be afraid of healthy fats....in moderation they do not make you fat...your skin, hair and organs will thank you...Have a healthy happy day!  Bisous!  Tammy
                       

LOL....I believe this!!

Today's green juice...

Today's green juice ( I try to have at least 2 fresh juices a day)...

1 Cucumber ( if organic just wash and juice) wash and remove skin if it has wax on it
1 lemon (peel yellow skin off leaving as much white pith on)
1 apple ( sweet...not a granny smith)
3 leaves of Kale (lacinato...also know as dinosaur...) or spinach

Juice all in a juicer....enjoy...fresh juice should be consumed immediately for highest levels of nutrients.

Very refreshing!  Enjoy....Be well....Bisous!
Tammy

Always listen to the heart....

Always the best gifts come our way when we listen to our hearts......Beautiful things will follow.... a love, a beautiful wacky friend, anything is possible...Bisous!

I love great quotes!

So Very true....let your personality capture the heart!  Have a beautiful day!  Smile at someone today...it may be the only smile they see all day!  Bisous, Tammy

Yes I will love myself!!

Hello my beautiful peeps...I hope you all are having a great day!! This is what I tell myself everyday...A healthy heart is a happy heart...make yours healthy...it deserves happy!!

Bisous...Tammy

Go Go Go!

If we could just learn from our furry friends....Have a great day everyone!!

Bisous...Tammy

Get Rid of the SUGAR in your diet...and anti age!!

Hi Peeps...this is from New Beauty Magazine email

I thought I would share it with you all...many do not understand how sugar ages us....also at the end of the article they share a good eye cream ...I will be trying this one soon!  Be well.  Bisous! Tammy

Fight the Negative Effects of Sugar in Your Skin

Posted Monday, July 02, 2012 by Anjelle Ruppe, Contributing Writer

Sure, you know that sugar isn’t exactly the best ingredient to consume on a daily basis, after all, it's bad for your figure and can also cause wrinkles.

That's because sugar molecules in your system attach to fats and proteins in a process called glycation, which leads to advanced glycation end products, commonly called AGEs, that cause protein fibers to become stiff and malformed.

Unfortunately, the proteins in your skin that are most prone to glycation happen to be the same ones that make a youthful complexion plump: collagen and elastin. During the process, they become discolored, weak and less supple, which then shows up on the skin as wrinkles, sagginess and a loss of radiance.

What's worse, these external signs start to show up around the age of 30 to 35, when sun damage, environmental oxidative stress, hormonal changes and the development of AGEs begins to result in fine lines.

It’s important to note that refined sugar is not the only culprit. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables also turn to glucose when digested, although there is less damage and these foods are necessary for our health. So, we shouldn’t completely eliminate all types of sugar from our diets. Thankfully, there are some options to fight off the unwanted results of glycation.

With regards to your diet, stay away from white sugar and high-fructose corn syrup, which studies have found increase the rate of glycation by 10 times, along with simple carbs. You can also take supplemental carnosine, an amino acid that has been shown to protect against AGE buildup.

Skin care is also important to slow glycation. Products that contain viable AGE fighters began to appear five years ago. Now that glycation is widely known as a major cause of aging, there are plenty of anti-aging creams containing AGE fighters, too. Green tea has been proven to significantly interfere with the glycation process, while it also stimulates collagen synthesis. So, use a product that contains this antioxidant-rich ingredient, or drink it regularly, to protect your skin from glycation.

“Anything that stimulates the fibroblasts to build new collagen is going to help eradicate damage,” says New York dermatologist Fredric Brandt, MD, who also notes that retinoids and some dermal fillers fall into this category as well.

A couple of products that fight glycation in the skin are SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Eye Complex ($86) which targets advanced glycation end products with blueberry extract and Amore Pacific Time Response Skin Renewal Serum($500), which harnesses the antioxidant and collagen-restoring powers of green tea stem cells. 

Hello my beautiful Anti aging peeps....thought this was cute...so I thought I would share...Hope you day is happy!  Bisous, Tammy

Chocolate Hand or Face Mask...Homemade!!

Hello my Beautiful anti aging peeps!  I hope you are all having a happy day..  This hand and face mask is so easy to make and leaves your skin feeling so soft and smooth...it is loaded with all kinds of anti aging properties...and all it takes is a few items from your kitchen....NOW DON'T EAT IT PEEPS....LOL..:)) Here is the recipe!!

3 Tablespoons Dark Cocoa ( or regular)
3 Tablespoons of Plain Greek Yogurt ( I like to use full fat or 2% )
1 Tablespoon of honey
1 Tablespoon of grapeseed oil ( or olive oil, grapeseed is a better skin oil)

Mix all together..spread on hands and/or face...leave on for about 20 minutes ...rinse off...follow with moisturizer..

Thanks for stopping by...BISOUS!!
Tammy

Chanel Mirifique and MAC Tutorial..

Hi my beautiful Anti Aging Peeps....here you will find everything I applied to my face in this video...Hope you enjoy!!

Makeup Forever HD face primer
By Terry Hyaluronic Eye Primer in #2
Capture Totale serum Tint in #30 mixed with Clarins Skin Illusion Foundation in #110 Honey
Armani Corrector in #1
Hourglass Hidden Concealer in Pearl
Chanel Illusion D'Ombre in #85 Mirifique and in #82 Emerveille
Este Lauder double wear eye pencil in Bronze
MAC Twinks
MAC blush in Sincere
Diorshow Brow styler in universal
Mac Harmony ( contour)
MAC lipliner in Cedar
Laura Mercier lipstick in Carmel
MAC lipgloss in Tour de Fabulous
Laura Mercier face Illuminator
Guerlain Meteorite pressed in #3
Armani Lash primer
Diorshow mascara in #698 Chestnut

Thanks everyone...Have a Happy day....Bisous....Tammy

Happy New Year!! Heading Home!!

Hello to all my Beautiful Anti Aging Peeps!  We head back home today...Looking forward to getting back into my normal groove...so many things planned for my Blog and my YouTube channel..

The weather back home if frightful...12 degrees....this is only good for those who love to ski or snowboard...NOT AT ALL FOR CMT.....this means dry skin, cracked hands and feet....CROCODILE LADY returns...LOL...Today it is only 49 degrees in Florida...but, the weather has been beautiful all week...so I will not complain...

I am so anxious to see Bindi...we miss her so much....I will have to wait until Wednesday to see her...the kennel closes at 7PM ...we don't arrive back home until midnight..

As I mentioned above...I have so many things planned for my Blog and my YouTube channel including the most recent videos saturating YouTube my favorites for 2011...I will break these videos down into makeup, skincare, haircare, smoothies....etc...Hopefully the first will go up on Thursday...

Ok that's it Peeps...see you all soon...remember subscribe "It's and ANTI AGER"...love having you all in my life..

Have a Happy day...Bisous...Tammy