Collagen - until THM, I had never thought to add Collagen to my foods--but now that I have tried it - it is always in my cupboard and I add it too shakes, herbal teas, or other treats almost daily. So first - Why I use it... One google search and you'll find references to [...]
Weight Loss Tips – Joyful Living ppt
Here is the presentation I made at the Joyful Living Conference in Sandy, UT on 4/29/17. Joyful Living Conference Weight Loss ppt
Glycemic Index vs Glycemic Load
The Glycemic Index is a list of foods – they are put in order by the glucose in them on a scale of 0 (being none) to 100. On some scales 100 is sugar – other scales 100 is white bread. For most ‘low glycemic index’ food plans, the goal is to stay with foods [...]
Jicama – How to choose and prepare
Jicama – How to choose and prepare I had jicama for the first time when I was in 6th grade—as part of my teacher’s goal to expose us to new things. I enjoyed it but don’t remember having it much after that until finding THM. It’s now something that I try to always have in [...]
Kitchen Tools of THM
Tools of THM Especially at the beginning, when you are getting used to what foods go together and figuring out good choices at the places you normally go to for food, you’ll find you spend a LOT of time in the kitchen with THM. Here are a few ideas that I have incorporated to make [...]
Organizing for Efficiency
To help make my time in the kitchen as efficient and easy as possible – I keep things where I’ll use them, put them into containers that are easy to use, and label everything in ways that I can easily choose what I need. My tea collection – like many who like variety in our [...]
Organizing for Quick Meals
To help me stay on plan - I need things quick and easy. So here is what I keep on hand - prepped and ready for quickly throwing together into a meal or snack. I find it easier to choose my veggies when they are ready to go--so I prep them ahead of time (or [...]
Chinese Brown Sauce (THM FP)
This versatile sauce is GREAT over Egg Foo Yung (THM S) - I also enjoy it mixed with whatever leftover meat I have, broccoli, and mushrooms or over any stir fry--SO TASTY!! Chinese Brown Sauce (THM FP) 1 C water 2 tsp chicken bouillion (could use any other flavor) 1-2 tsp Bragg's Aminos 1-2 tsp [...]
Egg Foo Yung (THM S with E and FP options)
My mom's favorite Chinese food is Egg Foo Yung--so it was important that I come up with a recipe I could make at home. I searched and didn't find one for THM--so did a bit of research and came up with this one--we LOVE it and I hope you do too! You can switch out [...]
Improve the Shining Moments
Don't let them pass you by! Each day can be filled with 'shining moments' - times when you can choose to see the good in the world that is all around you. Choose to take hold of those opportunities and make the most of them. Choose to make a positive difference with each interaction - [...]