Christian Songs & Salad recipes

Yummy creamy Fresh Salad

Organic spring lettuce mix 

grated carrots

fresh grated parmesan cheese

crumbled blue chips

Trader Joes- Romano Caesar Dressing

avocado

Leave the chips, dressing and avocado out till right before you serve it.

Toppings for Pizza-

shredded chicken

spinach

basil

black olives

mozzareall cheese

sometimes- sweet potatoes, zucchini

sausage

pepperoni

salami

meatballs

ham and pinneapple

White sauce

Red sauce

or a mixture of the white and red sauce together

Olive oil garlic, salt and pepper sauce

Songs Christi Loves-

I don't remember what all I sent to you. But some of the songs I like our…
Do it again by elevation worship 
Even when it hurts by Hillsong United
Build my life by Housefires
Lord I need you by Matt Maher
Oceans by Hillsong United
Not today by Hillsong United
Control by tenth avenue North
Tremble by mosaic 
Trust in you by Lauren Daigle

Orange Chicken

Joan Sessions came for 2hours after the baby was born to come hold him so I could sleep. She made this Delicious and easy recipe


3 chicken breasts cut up 
1 pkg onion soup mix
1 cup Russian or Catalina dressing 
1 cup orange marmalade 
rice

Mix soup, dressing & marmalade together in a measuring cup, set aside. 
Brown and Cook your chicken (I make sure that most of the chicken juices have all been evaporated other wise your sauce is a bit runny) 
Then add your sauce and heat thoroughly. 

Pelvic strengthening exercises

Im peeing my pants still and that shows me I need to strengthen my pelvic floor and Molly sent me some info about exercises to do to improve it.

Fit to be Pregnant
I really enjoyed this blog about -How I Beat Postpartum Depression Without Drugs (This Time)

1. Exercise- more details about exercise and diet, at about 2-3months begin this (but I haven't yet)

• Mondays – circuit training (30-45min), walk (here’s a sample of a typical circuit training workout)
• Tuesdays – walk only
• Wednesdays – HIIT (12-15min), walk (here’s a sample of a typical HIIT workout)
• Thursdays – cardio (jumprope, running, trail running, kickboxing), walk
• Fridays – HIIT (12-15min), walk
• Saturdays – walk only
• Sundays – track workout 20-30 min (sprints, plyometrics, hill sprints, stadium runs)

2.  Nutrition- my plan was to be eating the most nutrient-dense foods that I possibly can. The more variety of nutrients I can eat, the better chance I have of not having any deficiencies that might contribute to depression.   a. cod liver oil- supplement
3. Sunlight
4. Meditation- In meditation, you learn to become aware of thoughts but not to associate with them or get wrapped up in them. This is done by sitting still for a set amount of time, and just watching your thoughts come and go. Soon you learn that no emotion is permanent, no thought is fact, and this helps to separate yourself from the drama of negative thoughts. I sit for 20 minutes a day (I started with 5 and worked up each week) and just close my eyes, practicing letting thoughts go as they come. This has helped me see the negative thoughts that are associated with post-partum depression as what they really are – just thoughts, stemming from electric pulses in my brain, rather than true reality. Studies are also coming out linking mindful meditation with lowering stress and anxiety in women during pregnancy and post-childbirth. [5]
5. Sleep- catch it when you can

Clean Eating Carrot Oatmeal Muffins

Lauren Made these for me after the baby was born, they were so delicious and totally hit the spot.  Pretty healthy I think and I bet a good amount of fiber, which is great for after birth.

2 large eggs whisked, 

3/4 c applesauce ( Can use yogurt instead)

1/3 c raw honey or maple syrup, 

1 tsp vanilla extract, 

1 tsp cinnamon, 

1/2 tsp nutmeg, 

2 tsp baking powder, 

3/4 tsp baking soda, 

1/2 tsp salt, 

1 1/2 c grated carrots packed, 

1 c quick oats or oat bran, 

1 c whole wheat flour, 

1/3 c raisins or chopped dates, 

1/3 c nuts

could add protein powder

Preheat 350. Spray muffin tin or use liners. Mix all ingredients eggs--salt. Add carrots and mix, add oats and flour, raisins and nuts. Do not overmix. Bake 12 muffins for 25 minutes. Storage: refrigerator in airtight container

Grilled Lime Salmon with Avocado-Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice

cooking classy

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: light summer meals, salmon recipes

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 26 minutes

Total Time: 56 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 739 kcal

Author: Jaclyn

Ingredients

Lime Salmon

• 4 (6 oz) skinless salmon fillets
• 3 Tbsp olive oil , plus more for grill
• 2 tsp lime zest
• 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 3 cloves garlic , crushed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Coconut Rice

• 1 1/2 cups Zico Coconut Water
• 1 1/4 cups canned coconut milk
• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice , rinsed well and drained well
• 1/2 tsp salt

Avocado-Mango Salsa

• 1 large mango , peeled and diced
• 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper (1/2 large)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion , rinsed under water and drained
• 1 large avocado , peeled and diced
• 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp Zico Coconut Water
• Salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

For The Salmon

1. In an 11x7-inch baking dish whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste (a fair amount of each). 
2. Place salmon in baking dish, cover and allow to marinate in refrigerator 15 - 30 minutes, then flip salmon to opposite side and allow to marinate 15 - 30 minutes longer. Preheat a grill over medium-high heat during last 10 minutes of marinating.
3. Brush grill grates with oil. Place salmon on grill and grill about 3 minutes per side or until just cooked through (turn carefully as the salmon will be fragile).

For The Coconut Rice;

1. While salmon is marinating prepare coconut rice. In a medium saucepan bring coconut water, coconut milk, rice and salt to a full boil. Cover and simmer until liquid has been absorbed (there may be just a little bit of excess liquid in center which you can drain off), about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then let rest 5 minutes.

For The Avocado-Mango Salsa;

1. While the salmon is grilling prepare salsa. In a medium bowl toss together mango, bell pepper, cilantro, red onion, avocado, lime juice, olive oil and coconut water. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Serve salmon warm with coconut rice top with avocado mango salsa.
3. Recipe source: Cooking Classy

Traveling Food

Use at The beginning of the trip-
yogurt(need spoons), bananas, salad(need forks),   

Use at any time in the trip-
 Almonds or any nuts

Apples cut
crackers- ritz or cheeze its, Gold fish 

Dried fruit- cherries, mangoes, apples, apricots, prunes

Frosted animal crackers

jerky

nut butter

string cheese

Trail mix
tuna with crackers

Veggies- cut celery, grape tomatoes, peas, cucumbers, carrots, Ranch Dip ,
whole grain fig bars

yogurt covered raisins


hand sanitizer, wipes and or napkins