Month: December 2024

Healthy BBQ Sauce

This healthy BBQ Sauce recipe is fresh and tangy without added preservatives or additives. Make healthy BBQ sauce and skip the store-bought brands. [Recipe option 2 is quickest.]

Prep Time10minutes mins

Cook Time10minutes mins

Total Time20minutes mins

Course: Sauces, Dips & Dressings

Cuisine: American

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 70kcal

Author: Kathy Carmichael

Ingredients

  • 1 white onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons Organic Tomato Paste
  • 15 ounces Organic Tomato Sauce
  • 4 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ Tablespoons Molasses
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Quick and Easy BBQ Sauce (Option 2)

  • 15 ounces Organic Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Grape Jelly
  • 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar

Instructions

  • Sauté the onions and garlic in a medium in a saucepan until translucent.
  • Combine all other ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to simmer.
  • Cook 20 minutes on simmer.

Quick and Easy BBQ Sauce Option

  • Combine all the ingredients in a high-speed blender.
  • Blend the ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour the contents into a saucepan.
  • Warm to the desired temperature.

Notes

  • For thicker BBQ sauce, add more tomato paste.
  • For a chunky BBQ sauce, add diced tomatoes.
  • Using red onions instead of white onions gives the BBQ sauce a more substantial onion presence.
  • Use a high-speed blender for a smooth sauce.
  • The sauce will last 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
  • You can also freeze the sauce. I suggest using Souper Cubes.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

DIRTY DOZEN & CLEAN FIFTEEN

https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php

Here is EWG’s list of the most contaminated produce — The Dirty Dozen (and most important to buy organic):

Strawberries
Spinach
Kale, Collard, & Mustard Greens
Nectarines
Apples
Grapes
Bell & Hot Peppers
Cherries
Peaches
Pears
Celery
Tomatoes


And here is their list of the least contaminated produce — The Clean Fifteen:

Avocados
Sweet Corn*
Pineapples
Onions
Papayas*
Sweet Peas, frozen
Asparagus
Honeydew Melon
Kiwi
Cabbage
Mushrooms
Cantaloupe
Mangoes
Watermelons
Sweet Potatoes


* A small amount of sweet corn and papaya sold in the United States is produced from bioengineered seeds. Buy organic varieties of these crops if you want to avoid genetically modified produce.

https://foodrevolution.org/blog/how-to-wash-vegetables-fruits/

Day 245 of Year 10 Low-SOS Vegan Plan

MEDITATION:
* Psalm 57

EXERCISE:
* Powerwalk 4 miles indoors w/ facial lymphatic massage
* Total Gym whole body workout similar to this link
* PT (physical therapy) workouts:
– hip & lower body
– tail bone
– neck
* Dermaroll face/neck workout (week 3) similar to this link

WATER:
(2) × (32) = 64 oz (+)

EATS:
* oatmeal w/ pomegranate, almond milk, banana
* homemade pizza topped w/ cauliflower cheese – delish! and bbq pulled jackfruit (here is Mary McDougall’s recipe)
* chopped cruciferous salad w/ tomato, avocado, 3-2-1 salad dressing
* red grapes
* small piece of Trader Joe’s oat XL-choco bark


… SUN HAS SET …

Cmmt: XL indicates uncommon extravagantly luscious food, and wautéed means water-sautéed

BEGINNER’S COMPLETE GUIDE TO DERMAROLLING AT HOME (2024)

[Start slowly, only one time per week. I started Dec 5, 2024. I do not use her mask, only vitamin C serum & rollers – 0.5mm for face/neck and 0.25mm for undereyes & above/below lips. I will increase use slowly.]

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How often you should derma roll your face depends on the length of the needles and your skin’s sensitivity: 

Shorter needles: You can roll every other day. 

Longer needles: You should space out treatments every three to four weeks. 

0.25 mm needles: You can use them every other day. 

0.5 mm needles: You can use them 1–3 times a week, starting with less. 

1.0 mm needles: You can use them every 10–14 days. 

1.5 mm needles: You can use them once every 3–4 weeks. 

2.0 mm needles: You should avoid using them at home. 

You should also make sure your skin is completely recovered before starting another session. Overusing a derma roller can lead to redness, irritation, and swelling. 

Here are some tips for using a derma roller: 

Limit the rolling time to a maximum of 2 minutes during each session. 

After using the derma roller, apply a serum with hyaluronic acid or niacinamide to moisturize. 

Make sure there are no bent needles. 

Start with light to no pressure. 

Go back and forth in every direction. 

You can see results after 6 to 12 weeks of regular derma rolling.