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]]><![CDATA[Kale Chips, Who knew! by Di by the Sea~]]>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 03:23:47 GMThttp://www.dibythesea.com/lifestyle-trends-blog/kale-chips-who-knew-by-di-by-the-seaI was recently at a wedding when a new friend shared with me her love for Kale chips. I had only ever heard of them once before from this amazing youtuber Dara Dubinet.  She does natural, healthy, raw food videos.  Her version was of "Cheesy Kale Chips". I never got around to trying them however my new friend Dani convinced me they were do-able with her simple version. She swore they tasted like potato chips and that her teens loved them! I was in!

This is Dani's simple recipe"

Kale
Salt & Pepper
Sesame oil
Soy Sauce

Cover Kale leaves in sesame oil S & P
Bake at 400 for 20 minutes
then drizzle on soy sauce bake 5 more minutes

My first batch was a bust.  2nd batch much better :)
1) I quartered the kale, the leaves were to small and shriveled. So leave in whole form, just de-stem. 2) Most ovens vary in temp control.  Some of the chips tasted burnt, while some were wet, play with your oven temps and be sure to only single layer the leaves 3) too salty for me, I left out the soy sauce on the second batch (although my teen daughter liked it) 

They did in fact resemble very thin potato chips (and reminded me of broiled broccoli that I have made in the past)
Worth giving another try, they are on to something here!

If you google "Kale Chips" you will find endless resources and recipes for various Kale chips, smoked, flavored, seasoned, baking times varying, seasoning varying and some even use dehydrators that take hours to bake.

My daughter and I are going to play around with some of the recipes and post report back to you.

Here is Daras youtube channel and facebook links, she is so addicting to watch, you will love her, guaranteed!

Also, my friend Dani shared with me that you can buy Kale chips pre-made at, Fresh and Easy markets, but that the homemade ones are better. After googling store bought Kale chips, there are many brands out there that you can buy instead of making yourself.
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]]><![CDATA[Friendly Gestures by Lunden Souza]]>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:07:09 GMThttp://www.dibythesea.com/lifestyle-trends-blog/friendly-gestures-by-lunden-souzaOne thing that I know for sure, and it goes for Di and I both, we love to be around our friends and socializing and enjoying the company of the people that we love. Oftentimes, when I get really busy, and so do my friends, I try and surprise them with a bit of niceness now and then. Last week I brought my very dear friend, Roxy, lunch to work. Since being healthy is a passion and way of life for me, naturally, I brought her something that would give her tons of energy and nutrients to continue out the rest of her day. I brought wasabi sea weed wraps and egg-white salad, chicken and vegetarian wraps, fresh pineapple, a veggie platter with spicy hummus, peanut butter pretzels (without salt), almonds and water. I bought all of this stuff at the local Trader Joe’s . We were able to sit down for a while and enjoy the healthy lunch and it was really awesome to catch up. Make sure that you make time for people that you love, it’s healthy for you and for them. Incorporate stuff that you love in the time that you spend with the people that you love. 
Lunden Souza lundensouza@gmail.com


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]]><![CDATA[Pro BCAA ~ Max Muscle Sport Nutrition]]>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:15:49 GMThttp://www.dibythesea.com/lifestyle-trends-blog/pro-bcaa-max-muscle-sport-nutritionNew Message from Branden
Need something to fight fatigue during your workouts? Not recovering fast enough? Need something to help reserve muscle tissue and help you burn fat for energy? Out of all the amino acids BCAAs make 
up the majority of your muscle tissue. They can directly be used as fuel substrates for energy during tough workouts. They help you get through your workouts, prevent you from wasting muscle, and gelp 
your body use fat as energy! This is the health tip of the day. I hope everyone enjoys the weekend!


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Branden Sellons, Max Muscle OC, Tustin store

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]]><![CDATA[Quick recipe for this week ~ The Best Granola recipe ever by Kathy Sherman]]>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:03:49 GMThttp://www.dibythesea.com/lifestyle-trends-blog/quick-recipe-for-this-week-the-best-granola-recipe-ever-by-kathy-sherman**Quick Recipe For This Week**

 I'm going to share a secret with you... Here is the best granola recipe ever!!! 

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/granola-recipe/index.html 

Have you ever made homemade granola? It is the easiest and most yummy thing you could do for yourself! The recipe is very basic and you can easily tweak the ingredients to make it healthier by using grape seed oil or unsweetened coconut or even using less brown sugar. If you want to kick it up a notch you can add some spices like cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon to give it that wintery comfort feel. My usual tweak is adding cinnamon, vanilla extract, sunflower seeds and pecans. It makes a good size batch that you can store in a container in the fridge for up to a month. Mine never lasts for more than a few days though!! Next time you're at the market grab some ingredients and add your own flare, you won't be disappointed!!

Chef, Kathy Sherman
Food Therapy
ksfoodtherapy@gmail.com
]]><![CDATA[Amy's Farm, Ontario, CA 2011, by Kathy Sherman]]>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:01:53 GMThttp://www.dibythesea.com/lifestyle-trends-blog/amys-farm-ontario-ca-2011-by-kathy-shermanPicture

Amy's Farm
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I love farms, if I could live and work on one I would!! That's why my visit to Amy's Farm in Ontario Ca was so much fun! Every Saturday from 9am-2pm there is a stand where you can purchase locally grown fresh fruits and veggies. A visit to Amy's blog allows you to see what’s in season and available for purchase that day. My husband and I grabbed our morning Starbucks and headed to the farm! We were greeted by cows, horses, chickens and a few cute kids running the register. I was hoping to meet and chat with Amy during our trip but sadly, she wasn't there that day. There was however, an array of herbs, tomatoes, peppers, limes, pumpkins and sunflowers for purchase. I needed to get some fresh parsley but I also decided to be adventurous and snag the Chinese long beans for some yummy stir-fry. My favorite part was visiting with the animals on the way out. We got to pet a very friendly horse and a curious cow that wanted to lick me and steal my beans! So, if you’re interested in picking up fresh produce or you have children that want to see some animals, I’d recommend going for a visit. Additionally, Amy’s Farm participates in a community supported agriculture program (CSA)... What does that mean you ask? Great question! CSAs are a way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. A farmer offers “shares” for purchase to the public, which usually consists of a weekly (or bi-weekly) box of vegetables, fruit, and sometimes dairy/eggs/meat products, depending on the farm. I found Amy's farm through http://www.localharvest.org/csa/, I encourage you check out the website to find your local CSA program today!
Chef, Kathy Sherman
Food Therapy
ksfoodtherapy@gmail.com
]]><![CDATA[Weekender in Paso Robles by Kathy Sherman]]>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:56:09 GMThttp://www.dibythesea.com/lifestyle-trends-blog/weekender-in-paso-robles-by-kathy-sherman
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Thomas Hill Organics Bistro & Wine bar
A weekender at Paso Robles is never truly complete without a visit to Thomas Hill Organics (THO). Nestled in a quiet alley in Downtown Paso, THO strives to bring seasonal, creative and inspiring dishes to each of its guests. We decided since it was a blistering 100 degrees during the day that we would keep dinner light. Our Introduction for the evening was a black lentil puree, watermelon & lime salsa, bengahli spices and fresh baked pita. I can't say enough about the marriage of flavors in this dish; the warmth from the benghali spice paired with the coolness of from the salsa is heavenly. Since I am a sucker for burrata cheese, I had to try the tomato and burrata salad with basil pesto and local olive oil. The juiciness of local heirloom tomatoes and the creaminess of the cheese makes it a go to salad. Our savory finale, thin crust pizza with cambazola cheese, caramelized onions, figs, and red wine reduction needs no further description, other than simply delicious! We concluded the evening with a chocolate fondant cake, a flourless cake with bittersweet chocolate and mint creme fraiche to give it a little tangy zest. Thomas Hill Organics is one of my favorite restaurants, It is a must to visit if you find yourself in the Paso area.



Chef, Kathy Sherman
Food Therapy
ksfoodtherapy@gmail.com
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]]><![CDATA[The Sweetest Things, by Lunden Souza]]>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:29:52 GMThttp://www.dibythesea.com/lifestyle-trends-blog/the-sweetest-thingsLunden Souza: Stick with positive people who value you for you

My dad always has had a way with words, a way of saying things that you grow to understand. It's really quite remarkable. Anyway, the five most important words: Surround yourself with good people.

When I used to hear this years ago, it had a different meaning from the one it has now. "Good people" used to be the kids not getting into trouble in school, then it was the adults not getting into trouble in college. Now "good people" are people who genuinely strive to make me a better human.

When I think of "good people," I think of challenging, effective, progressive and focused people. People who take the time to appreciate my lifestyle and with whom positive contributions are exchanged. I have found myself lost in toxic environments that are extremely detrimental to happiness. Bottom line, if you are not happy with yourself, you will not have any excess happiness to rub off onto others. Keep the positive people on your side; it is a must.

Lunden Souza

My entire family has always taken an active interest in such endeavors as my blog and column, which I am immensely grateful for. The stylists at my mother's salon, Salon di Capelli, are all involved in Cross Fit Merced and have seen some impressive results. I even took a weekend class with my mom, and had a great workout. I see how they are all so strong.

My dad has his degree in physical education and has been a baseball coach for many years. Never a dull moment with him -- he'll have you practicing your golf putt or out swimming in the pool. My uncle and aunt have Salmeri Shotokan Karate, which offers karate classes as well as women's and men's self-defense classes. This is an opportunity to get educated as well as improve physical fitness, a wonderful combination.

My cousin Ashlee and Aunt Lisa are always at the gym first thing in the morning, without fail (I see the Facebook check-ins). I love to eat amazing dinners with their family when I am home visiting.

Even my grandma is practicing yoga and has noticed a difference in her energy level and mobility.

Not all of them are in the fitness/health industry, but for my lifestyle and career choice, it seems as if positive energy is always flowing in that direction. Find people who make being you feel effortless and worthwhile. Find people who find value in you.

It helps so much when you have a support system of family, friends, co-workers, neighbors in whatever you may do in life. One thing is for certain, we all have something to be fit for. So why not hold each other accountable and have each others' backs when it comes to making healthy, positive and beneficial suggestions? If you are going to put your life and energy into something, don't you want people around you who are going to think what you are doing is cool and who encourage you to take action?

When you accomplish something that you have been working hard for, whether it be a job promotion, doing your first nonassisted pull-up, buying your first house or car, graduating from school or writing your first column, here's a guilt-free sundae recipe you can celebrate with:

Crumble up one plain graham cracker and put it in the bottom of a small bowl. Scoop one cup of Dryer's Light Slow Churned Rich & Creamy Vanilla Bean ice cream on top, then add fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries) on top of the ice cream. This is the perfect way to treat yourself after you put your mind to something and rock it! I'll put the recipe on my blog, www.LundenMichelle.tumblr.com.

Lunden Souza can be reached at lundensouza@gmail.com.
]]><![CDATA[Beach Snack Ideas, by Lunden Souza]]>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 03:34:25 GMThttp://www.dibythesea.com/lifestyle-trends-blog/beach-snack-ideas-by-lunden-souza
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Lunden ~ Cabo
I am totally, 100% completely thankful for all of the sun that we are getting this summer in Southern California! Beaches have been full of people relaxing, hanging out with family/friends, surfing, skim boarding, running in the sand (my favorite type of cardio EVER), skateboarding – etc,etc. I love when I have days when I get the opportunity to pack a picnic and go to the beach and enjoy the gorgeousness of the day. Here are some great snack ideas to bring with you to the beach for the day. They are in no particular order, LOVE them all!!

1. Fresh berries in a Tupperware of some sort (don’t want your sandy hands all over it)

2. Bananas- easily packed and eaten… no need to prep these

3. Pretzels with peanut butter inside (Trader Joe’s—they even make a version with no salt on the pretzel that’s in the red bag as opposed to the blue bag  : )

4. Wraps: low-sodium deli turkey or sliced chicken breast wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla with tons of veggies and a little bit of deli mustard. I wrap mine in foil and just fold the foil down so that it is easy/ convenient to pack as well as eat.

5. Almond butter and fresh berry sandwich- 2 slices of wheat bread, 2 tbsp of almond butter and lots of fresh berries: raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries. Smash the berries down to make them a little more “jelly” like.

6. Protein bars- My favorite recipe is the Jamie Eason “Oh Baby” Carrot Cake Protein Bars Recipe that you can find on her website HERE  


7. Trail Mix- MAKE YOUR OWN: almonds, dark chocolate chips, walnuts, peanuts (all nuts should be sodium/salt FREE), raisins

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