— A PERSONAL JOURNAL · KATHLEEN ALFORD · SINCE 2004

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Book – Sleep the Pounds Away

I am currently reading a book that I highly recommend, even though I haven’t finished it yet: Sleep Away the Pounds by Cherie Calbom, MS, with John Calbom, MA. I have learned so much about the various processes that take place during sleep which regulate the body’s metabolic processes, including the hunger impulse and fat […]

The Daily Diet – Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Breakfast: Kumut pancakes with applesauce topping, Greens Shake (See Recipes) with BioChlor, tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), water, supplements, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Almonds, Greens+ Energy bar Lunch: Mediterranean Salad, water Snack: Banana Supper: Bean soup, two blueberry millet muffins (from DeLand Natural Bakery), two slices of Ezekiel bread Bedtime: Water, […]

The Daily Diet – Monday, September 24, 2007

Breakfast: Muesli with almond milk, Greens Shake with BioChlor, tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), water, supplements, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Sunflower seeds Lunch: Greens+ Energy Bar, Banana Snack: Almond, Nectarine Supper: FFEA (Florida Future Educators of America) Installation Buffet – Chicken & Mushrooms, Tossed Salad, Broccoli-Cauliflower-Carrot medley, Long Grain & Wild […]

The Daily Diet – Saturday, September 22, 2007

Breakfast: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, Green Shake (with BioChlor) Snack: Almond Lunch: Takeout from Main Street Grill: Blackened Chicken Main Street Salad with a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar dressing, water Snack: None Supper: Out to dinner to Ruth’s Chris Steak House: Broiled Portabello Mushroom with mashed potatoes, broccoli, asparagus, salad, 2 bites of steak, […]

The Daily Diet – Sunday, September 23, 2007

Breakfast: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, Greens Shake (See Recipes) with BioChlor, tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), supplements, water, blueberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: V-8 juice, apple, water Lunch: 2 blueberry millet muffins Snack: LARGE tomato Supper: Kale Soup (See Recipes), 2 millet crackers, water with lemon, supplements, strawberries & Soy Whip […]

Recipe – Portuguese Kale Soup

1 cup of dried pea beans ( or navy beans)1 large onion, sliced1 pound of organic sausage (such as chorizo)1 pound of kale (or collard) greens, cut or torn into bite-size pieces2 tbsp. of vinegar2 cups of sliced potatoessalt & pepper to taste Soak beans overnight in cold water. Drain in the morning.Sliced the sausage […]

The Daily Diet – Friday, September 21, 2007

Breakfast: Fruity Protein Shake (See Recipes), Greens Shake, supplements, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Sunflower seeds Lunch: Mediterranean Salad (See Recipes), water Snack: Apple Snack: 2 raisin millet cookies (from DeLand Natural Bakery), 2 slices of oatmeal bread with olive oil margarine Supper: Roast beef, brown rice, Squash & Tomatoes (See Recipes), Green […]

The Daily Diet – Thursday, September 20, 2007

Breakfast: Kamut pancakes with cherry sauce (made by blending 8 frozen cherries with 2 tblsp. of water in the blender) and Soy Whip, Greens Shake (See Recipes), supplements, water, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Almonds and sunflower seeds Lunch: 8 Compari tomatoes and almonds Snack: Apple Supper: From Subway – Tuna wrap with […]

The Daily Diet – Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Breakfast: 2 slices of Ezekiel bread, tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), Greens Shake (See Recipes) with BioChlor, water, supplements, raspberry tea with Beyond C powder Snack: Sunflower seeds, almonds Lunch: Computer Salad (See Recipes)–ran out of time to finish it during lunch. Snack: Finished Computer Salad, water Supper: Leftover roast beef, tossed salad, sauted […]

You have to sleep to build bone!

When I first started seeing Dr. D’Antonio, he insisted that I needed more than 4 or 5 hours of sleep at night if I wanted to build bone. I asked, “What does sleep have to do with bone density?” Turns out…plenty! Inadequate sleep causes the body to stress, which causes a cortisol reaction, a/k/a the […]

Recipe – Irish Chicken Stew

2 tblsp. olive oil2 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced6-8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts5 carrots, sliced into chunks2 potatoes, peeled and sliced into small cubes1 tsp. of dried thyme leaves3/4 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. black pepper3/4 cup stout, such as Guinness stout1/2 pound fresh button mushrooms, sliced3/4 cup frozen peas Heat oil in large skillet over […]

The Daily Diet – Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Breakfast: Kamut pancakes with applesauce topping (See Recipes), tart cherry juice with Corvalen (D-Ribose), raspberry tea with Beyond C powder, supplements Snack: Sunflower seeds Lunch: Tossed salad (See Recipes), water Snack: Apple, almonds, raisin millet cookie Supper: Irish Chicken Stew (See Recipes), Oatmeal bread, olive oil margarine, water with lemon, blueberry tea with Beyond C […]