Jasmine Rice & Veggie Soup for You & Baby!

3 Comments December 30, 2014 DrD4Health

It was the night before New Years Eve, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…

We all have the flu and are snuggled in bed, while I write this blog I long to lay down my head… Hehehe!

There hasn’t been a time where everyone in the house is layed out, but after all the exposure to illnesses at holiday parties, it was bound to happen!

With loving kindness, I ask to consider staying home when having a cough or fever… I know it’s not always possible, but if you can, please spare the babies and toddlers from being exposed to these harsh illnesses…

Now back to your regularly scheduled blog about healthy living… Lol!

We are due for groceries, but luckily, I was able to scramble this together from the farm fresh produce box we have delivered to our home…

Jasmine Rice Veggie Soup!

*All Organic & Gluten free food

°32 oz of Vegetable Broth
° 2 Cups of Fresh Spring Water
° 3 Cups of Rice Milk
° 8 Large Mixed Carrots (diced)
° 4-6 Cups Fresh Green Beans
° 3 Cups Chopped Fresh Spinach
° 3 Cups of Fresh Broccoli
° 2 Cups of Jasmine Rice
° 2-3 Cups of Diced Red Potatoes
° 1-2 Veggie Bouillon Cubes
° 2 teaspoons of Sea Salt
° 2 Tablespoons of Liquid Amino’s
° 3 Cloves of Garlic (minced)
° 1 Small Red Onion (diced)

Instructions:

° Cook Rice separately & accordingly.
° Wash all vegetables.
° Add liquids, bouillon cubes, potatoes, green beans, carrots to pot and bring to desired tenderness.
° For adults and older children add garlic, onions and spices.
° 2 minutes before serving, add rice, spinach and broccoli to the pot.

*For Babies & Toddlers:

– Use a ladle to separate a desired
amount of liquid before adding the adult version with garlic, onion and spices.

– Soften the Veggies longer for lil ones and make sure they are cut in bite size pieces.

– Do the same with the Spinach & Broccoli before adding the Rice.

This soup turned out pretty Yummy Yummy for a hodge podge last minute scramble… It felt so good on our sore throats…

My apologies, for this messy format… I’m literally typing this on my phone, while in bed with a fever… Wahwahwah! A mommy’s job is never done!

I’m wishing you all stay well this winter season, I’m gonna get up and make some of my ginger tea remedies!

I hope you have started working on your New Year’s Resolutions! Consider reducing processed sugars and foods for you and family!

I wish you a healthy and happy 2015! Happy New Year and I look forward to you visiting us again! XOXO ~
Dr. Dee

Playful Persimmon Cups! Yummy Vegan Treat You & Baby Can Eat!

Leave a comment December 27, 2014 DrD4Health

Persimmon Cup

Persimmons, Bananas & Dates… Oh my! A Yummy Raw Vegan Treat You & Baby Can Eat ~ Even on The Fly!

It was pouring cats and dogs outside and we were stuck in our time share room…Yes, we are “those” people that love and enjoy our time share ! 🌴:) 🐳🌴

We were on a vacation to celebrate our toddler’s birthday, and of course, what would a birthday be with out a sweet celebratory dessert?!? I planned on waking up early, walking to the market and whipping up his favorite YummyYummyBaby treat, but the lightning, thunder and rain were being relentless…

Uh oh, my family would be up in a couple of hours, what was I going to do?!!? Luckily, we always travel with fruit & veggies… We are bound to have something in our fridge that would result in a Yummy treat.. something… Hmmm??? We have Persimmons, Dates, Bananas, Coconut Water, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Mangos, Kiwis, various greens, glass cups, bowls and a blender…

Yes! Yes! Yes! I figured it out… Persimmons, Bananas and Dates!

The week before last, I observed two people cyber-fighting about who owned a delicious persimmon pie recipe, but I have a strong hunch it may be one of those simple recipes many people have recreated a version of… It was the perfect inspiration!

Here is my result of desperately needing a YummyYummyBaby Birthday treat on a Super Stormy December Day!

Yummy Persimmon Cups!

Organic Ingredients:

1/2 of Very Ripe Persimmon per Cup
1 1/2 Medjool Dates per Cup
1/3 Ripe Banana per Cup
1-2 Tablespoons of Coconut Water
Optional ~ 1 tsp each: Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmeg
Decide quantity of cups, buy Fruits accordingly.
Dessert cups

Alternate Version

Easy Instructions:

Date Layer (Bottom)

Open all the dates and remove the pits.
Mash Dates in the bottom of each Cup. (use 1-2)

Banana Layer (Middle)

In a separate bowl, mash all the bananas.
Spread a big scoop of bananas over the dates.

Persimmon Layer (Top)

Peel the Persimmons and place in bowl.
Mash/Blend persimmons, Coconut Water & Spices.
Spread Persimmons over the bananas.

Playful Persimmon Cups

Option 1: (Chunky~Mashed Persimmon Cups)

Peel the Persimmons. (eat or discard peels)
Mix in the spices and stir really well.
Mash the very ripe Persimmons with a fork, it will be Chunky & Delicious!!
Place a healthy scoop of Persimmon over the Banana Layer!

Option 2: (Fluffy, Blended, Aerated Persimmons)

Peel the Persimmons.
Add Persimmons, Spices, Coconut water to High Speed Blender.
Blend Persimmons about 20 seconds (nutribullet/high speed blender).
Persimmons will become very fluffy and aerated!

*Yummy, Healthy, Easy for babies & toddlers to eat

Fluffy Aerated Persimmon Cups

*Option 3: (Fruit on top of Persimmon)

Add tiny slices of fruit on top of persimmon layer.
Add chunks of fruit on top of persimmon layer.

All versions are delicious, it all depends what texture suits your family needs!

While stuck in our time share room, there were so many obstacles in my creative way… I didn’t have any spices, but it was still very YummyYummyBaby! After coming home, the rain was gone and I could see and think clearly while creating this blog version… hahaha! I added the Organic Spices and it knocked it up a couple of holiday notches!

Play with the recipe and have fun! Persimmons are full of Vitamin C, Antioxidants and Fiber! These Persimmon Cups are such a Healthy and Yummy treat your entire family can eat! Yay!!!

8 Tips to Help Kids Eat Fruits & Veggies! Featuring: Vegan Spinach Lasagna.

Leave a comment December 16, 2014 DrD4Health

8 Tips to Help Kids Eat Fruits & Veggies! Featuring: Vegan Spinach Lasagna..

8 Tips to Help Kids Eat Fruits & Veggies! Featuring: Vegan Spinach Lasagna.

8 Comments December 16, 2014 DrD4Health

Dragon Fruit Bowl

Many mommies & daddies ask me how we get our Toddler to eat Fruits & Veggies!

Well let me tell ya… our lil toddler is the pickiest eater I have ever met! If we can get our lil munchkin to eat his fruits and veggies… So can you!

8 Tips to Help Kids Eat Fruits & Veggies!

1) Involve Kids in Growing & Preparing Food:

Involve your child in Gardening Fruits & Veggies.
If possible, teach kids to cut and/or peel food.
Let kids pour the water & measure liquids, etc…
Be creative and find various ways kids can be physically involved in food prep.

2) Go Grocery Shopping with Your Kids!

Allow your kids to pick which fruits & veggies they would like to eat and/or try.
Choices are empowering!
Choices minimize power struggles.
Kids love making their own food decisions.

3) Use Colors, Shapes, Sizes & Fun Names!

Kids love fun & vibrant colors!
Cut in bite sized pieces that are fun to eat & dip.
Name the dish fun names like Princess Aurora Peaches/Super Man Power Food!

4) Create Fun & Tasty Dips!

Kids love dipping their fruits & veggies!
Vegan Ranch, Almond Butter, Peanut Butter.
Vegan Cheese Dip (Cashew Cheese).
Hummus, Tahini, Bean Dip.
Use any sauce you know they love.
Above pic is Blended veggies & cashew cheese.

Rambutan Man

Dragon Fruit Lady

5) Play with Your Food!

Create Fun Shapes & Silly Faces.
Allow kids to pick recipes from a book/online.
Buy them a Children’s Recipe Book.
Find an online Cooking App that is fun for kids.

6) Find Books that Relate to Picky Eaters!

Green Eggs & Ham!
Just Two More Bites!
D.W. The Picky Eater!

Veggies, Fruit & Raspberry Vinaigrette

7) Get Creative with Food Textures!

Shakes: Add fruits & veggies to coconut, almond, hazelnut milk.
Salad: Zucchini Zoodle Salad, chopped salads.
Vegetable Pancakes: Mix veggies in pancakes.
Muffins: Zucchini, Banana, Carrot, Vegetables.
Juice Blends: Mixed Greens, Apples, Berries, OJ.
Mix Veggies into Pasta dishes or Raw Dishes.

8) Be a Great Role model!

Have healthy choices in your fridge.
Are you eating junk food then telling your kids to eat healthy food?
Have every choice in your refrigerator and pantry be a healthy choice!

Loves Fruits & Veggies

Make Healthy Food a fun experience!
Eat all colors of the rainbow so kids get all Phytonutrients!
Ounce for ounce & calorie for calorie- BROCCOLI & KALE HAVE MORE PROTEIN THAN PORTERHOUSE STEAK!
Create low sugar meals to keep meals healthy!

Here is a Recipe for Spinach Lasagna!

Ingredients:
Gluten Free (Oven Ready) Lasagna Noodles
25 oz. Vegan Vanilla Yogurt (I use coconut yogurt)
16 oz. Black or Pinto Beans (cooked)
3 Cups of Fresh Spinach
2 – 3 Cups of Daiya Cheese (minimum)
1 tsp. Ground Cumin
30 oz. Tomato Sauce
Vegan Parmesan Cheese

Spinach Lasagna

Instructions for Spinach Lasagna!

Mash beans open in bottom of 9 X 13 Dish.
Sprinkle Ground Cumin over the Beans.
Pour some Tomato Sauce over the Beans.
Place Lasagna Noodles on top of the Sauce.
Smear Vanilla Yogurt over the Noodles.
Create a layer of Spinach on top of the Yogurt.
Layer the Vegan Cheese over the Spinach.
Keep recreating layers until you reach the top.
*Each noodle needs sauce to cook properly!
Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour.

ADDITIONAL TIPS:

First get your kids to eat the lasagna with spinach & mixed greens.
Next time you make lasagna, add mushrooms, black olives, red veggies.
Use a lot of cheese, make it nice & gooey!
Our toddler has been eating this lasagna since he was 1 yr old, its Yummy Yummy Baby!
Have Fun with food & your kids will have fun eating it! 🙂

Stay tuned for fun juice & shake recipes that are totally kid friendly!

Stay Healthy & Happy ~ Dr. Dee

Very Inspiring Blogger Award

2 Comments December 12, 2014 DrD4Health

Thank you to Blissful Eating for nominating me for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! Blissful Eating’s blog speaks right to my heart! Her passion for Healthy food & world travel is so easy for me to relate with and fun to visit! I love your posts… Thanks for the Healthy Inspiration! 🌱🌞🌱

I feel honored that another foodie and health conscious blogger finds inspiration in my posts! If one mommy and/or baby’s life is helped by these posts… It is all the inspiration I need 💜

Here are 7 Random Facts About me… Yummy Yummy Baby’s Blogger!

1. I started my blog to help other mommies who have kids with restricted diets, intolerances, are sick or disabled and need inspiration for Yummy Vegan Recipes & Remedies! 🌱👶🌱

2. My Inspiration are my 2 children, one who survived leukemia and the other who battled severe gut dysbiosis. 😇😇

3. I’m a Certified Holistic Nutritionist with an expertise in Children & Eating Disorders- My Passion is Children’s Holistic Nutrition! 🌱 🍎🌱

4. My favorite thing to do is have my immediate family, neices, nephews, brothers & sisters…😋 all in one room eating & laughing together (of course while teasing each other). 👪👫👧👦

5. My husband & I have traveled quite a bit, but our favorite place is Cozumel… It is magical for us! 💑💋

6. I became a Vegan while working at a Vegan restaurant that helped put me through College at UCLA. 🐻I learned I’m lactose intolerant & accidentally cured my long time stomach pain!✏📚

7. I love animals 💜 I almost became a therapist for animals instead of humans and sometimes wonder what would have been. 🐶🐱🐣🐒🐨🐼🐯

I would like to thank 15 Bloggers who make this world a better place! Your inspiration is changing lives! 🌏

Yummy Yummy Baby Nominations:

A Holistic Journey: She makes me laugh and intrigues me everytime!
Raising my Rainbow : She is helping raise awareness and is an inspiring mom.
Girl Eats Greens: I Love her food and love her pics!
Miss Delicious nutritious: I love her multicultural approach to blogging. She has a sweet soul and is beautiful inside and out!
Tropics of Meta: An intelligent, well written, informative sociopolitical blogger!
The Accidental Mathmetician: A powerful blogger that is so very interesting!
Queer Girl Blogs: A courageous blog you will love!
Dances with Fat: Raising awareness about body image and public perceptions about weight.
Tenure, she wrote: Raising awareness about womens issues & challenges.
Such Small Hands: Such a vulnerable blogger and her writing is exquisite.
Fly Softly My Love: She writes about her true stories that come from her soul.
Jenna Bednarsky: A writer after God’s own heart.
Courtney Hammond: An interesting Feminist Literary Magazine.
Punk Mum: Punk Mum is all about taking ownership of motherhood, rather than passively letting it define you and strip you of all the things you once liked about being alive.
A Girl in a Hat: a blog that keeps you coming back for more!