Baked, Bone-In Pork Chops

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  Baked, Bone-In Pork Chops The forgotten meat? Not in this house! Pork gets such a bad rap, yet it is one of the easiest and healthiest proteins around! Plus, it is really easy on the ‘ol grocery budget. Three, large, 1″ thick bone-in pork chops, all natural, I might add, cost me $5.85. That’s $ 1.95 for two adults …

Dragon Fruit is a fighter!

Godsource 101™ – Dragon Fruit

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No fire breathing from this crazy looking fruit, but it will crank up the heat on your metabolism.  Dragon Fruit is a power packed ball of goodness in so many areas of health.  This exotic super-fruit not only helps speed up your metabolism with the proteins that it offers, but it is also a delicious tropical superstar when it comes to lowering …

Cabbage

Sautéed Cabbage

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  Sautéed Cabbage Here is another superfood to need to add to your grocery list! Cabbage is a gift from God for our brains. And boy…is it loaded with all we need to keep the ‘ol thinker…thinking! 1 cup Red cabbage, slices 1 cup Green cabbage, sliced 4 TBS Extra virgin olive oil 1 TBS Newman's Own Olive Oil & …

Brainiac Salad!

Brainiac Salad

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  Brainiac Salad Want to keep your focus and help improve your brain health? Then here’s your salad! 2 TBS Newman's Own Olive Oil & Vinegar Dressing 2 cups fresh baby spinach 1/2 cup red cabbage, chopped 1/8 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp dried parsley 1/2 medium avocado, sliced 1 medium boiled egg, diced In a large bowl, add dressing …

Keep your mind strong with brain foods!

Godsource Foods™ 101: Foods for FOCUS!!!

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Keepin’ the Mind Sharp! Olive oil, salmon, avocado, dark chocolate, walnuts, blueberries, water, broccoli, celery, eggs and spinach.  Turmeric, oatmeal, rosemary…and the lists just keeps going.  What do you immediately notice about all these foods and spices? First of all, they are ALL Godsource Foods™!  And what is a Godsource Food™, you may ask?  Godsource Foods™ are foods that were …

Turkish Figs

Godsource Foods™ 101: Not Just a Cookie~Figs!

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Turkish Figs, to be exact! The health benefits of this ancient fruit are unbelievable! Dating back to biblical times, figs were served to kings and peasants alike. The ficus tree is where you will find these amazing fruits and they originate from the Middle East and parts of Asia. Full of much needed vitamins and minerals that our bodies need …

Strawberries

Godsource Foods™ 101: The SuperBerry (aka, the Strawberry)

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Low on the glycemic index — so diabetics, this is your go-to fruit — a known cancer bully, and found on page 28 of my awesome new book, One Bite At A Time~Everyday Meal Plans for Fighting Cancer, Heart Disease, IBS, Obesity and Other Ailments, (available everyday at www.chefcathyzeis.com and at Amazon), this super-duper berry is one you must keep in your food …

Weight-loss Wrap

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Weight-Loss Wrap It does not get any simpler, or healthier than this. 1 Flatout with flaxseed ((or a whole wheat tortilla)) 1 cup Fresh, baby spinach 1/2 cup Broccoli coleslaw or slices of red cabbage and carrots 3 slices Red onion (thin) 1 TBS Newman's Own Olive Oil & Vinegar Dressing 3 oz Dietz & Watson Uncured Applewood Ham OR …

Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowfin Tuna

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Yellowfin Tuna Excellent for your heart, brain, thyroid, furtility and weight loss champ! This wild caught wonder isn’t in a can and will soon be the only way you eat tuna from this day on! 2 TBS Extra virgin olive oil 1 4-6 oz Yellowfin Tuna steak, thawed 1/4 Navel orange, juiced 1/8 tsp Garlic powder 1/8 tsp Dill weed …

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GodSource Foods™ 101: A Mineral Similar to Arsenic Is Actually Good For You

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Why we need something with similarities to arsenic to stay healthy.  What?  Yep…that’s correct.  With the symbol Se on the periodic table, this nonmetal, chemical element is a major player in our health.  Any guesses?  The atomic number of 34 might help.  No?  Not to worry, I wasn’t the best at chemistry either, but it is important to understand that selenium …

Tuna Salad

Wild Caught Tuna Salad

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Wild Caught Tuna Salad This is an amazing way to serve tuna. Your heart will applaud you…your waistline will thank you…and your family will request this over and over again. Great for a lite lunch and perfect with fruit or soup. This is Godsource Foods at its finest.~Enjoy 2 3 oz Cooked tuna steaks (OR) 2 4.6 oz Cans of …

Salmon

Heart Healthy Salmon

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Heart Healthy Salmon From my awesome new book, One Bite at a Time~Everyday Meal Plans for Fighting Cancer, Heart Disease, IBS, Obesity and Other Ailments…page 34. Wild caught only, please! This is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids that your heart will love! 1 6 oz Wild-caught salmon* Juice from 1/4 fresh lemon 1/4 tsp Garlic powder 1/4 tsp Dill weed …

Shrimp & Veggie Pasta Salad

Shrimp & Veggie Pasta Salad

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Shrimp & Veggie Pasta Salad A great lunch, dinner or side! Perfect with a warm asparagus soup! 12 26/30 count Wild caught shrimp, cooked, deveined, tails on 1 12 oz box Veggie pasta, twisted elbow or rotini 1 12 oz jar Roasted red peppers, slice about 1/2” thick 12 large Black olives, pitted 5 oz Crumbled Feta cheese 2 tsp …

Roasted Chicken, Asparagus, & Tomato

Roasted Chicken, Asparagus, and Tomato

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  Roasted Chicken, Asparagus & Tomato Loaded with protein, vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients, this dish will please any cardiologist! But what about the bad rap that using bottled sauces is not good for us? I’m glad you asked! First of all, not all sauces are the same and secondly, it depends on the ingredients. One of the ingredients in the …

Turkey Wrap

Turkey Wrap

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Turkey Wrap I created this for one if very first clients years ago and it has been a healthy go-to for anyone wanting to stay in the health lane. Dietz & Watson deli foods are always gluten free, antibiotic free, and always roasted to perfection! This is MY deli meat and the only one I feed my family and clients! …

Beef slider

Grass-fed Beef & Cheese Sliders

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  Grass-fed Beef Sliders Here’s a fun and healthy way to get some great protein in those you love! Perfect when the kiddos have friends over or for an easy afternoon snack when your athlete is beyond hungry! 1 lb Grass-fed beef ((85% lean, 15% fat)) 2 slices Baby swiss cheese ((thin sliced and quartered)) 1 8-pack Small, whole wheat …

Meatloaf Florentine

Meatloaf Florentine

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Meatloaf Florentine From my amazing book, One Bite at a Time~Everyday Meal Plans for Fighting Cancer, Heart Disease, IBS, Obesity and Other Ailments…page 147 Blow someones mind with this recipe you will use over and over and over again. This is one of my most requested recipes, well, ever! Great for those who want a heart healthy beef dish or …

Sweet Potato with Cottage Cheese & Dill

Sweet Potato with Cottage Cheese & Dill

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Stuffed Sweet Potato Three ingredients creates one powerful meal! Heart Healthy…Full of potassium, an important electrolyte that helps regulate your heartbeat Cancer Fighter…Rich in beta-carotene that may reduce the risk of developing certain cancers IBS Friendly…Loaded with fiber and easy to digest Helps in weight loss…Low calorie content, high in water and fiber that help you fill fuller longer 1 …

The Tomato

Godsource Foods™ 101: The Tomato

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Tee Up the Tomato! Keepin’ the ‘ol ticker in excellent working order needs to be a priority for all of us these days. According to the AHA (American Heart Association) “cardiovascular diseases and stroke cause 1 in 3 woman’s deaths each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds.” WOW! Heart disease is also the number cause of death in …

Simply Sauteed Mushrooms

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  Sauteèd Mushrooms Mushrooms are one of the best side dishes you can serve with steak, chicken, and pork. With so many varieties of to choose from, you can please just about any taste bud that gathers at your table. ~Enjoy! 2 cups Baby bella mushrooms ((washed, patted dry, and slived 1" thick)) 2 TBS Extra virgin olive oil Zeis …

Godsource Foods™ 101: The Egg Comes First

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Eggs…one of God’s great foods! The poor egg got a bad scramble a few years back when it came to nutritional labels. Cholesterol is high in eggs but in today’s health guidelines, dietary cholesterol isn’t as big a deal anymore in healthy people, according to the U.S government guidelines that were revised in 2015. Full of lutein, a powerful nutrient …

Avocado, asparagus, tomatoes & more

Chef Cathy’s Words of Wisdom on Healthy Done Right

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I am very excited about this platform that my Lord has provided me to not only enlighten you about the food trends in the eating world, but hopefully, will guide you to being more creative in your own kitchen, as well as, helping you become more food savvy about eating healthy!   Throughout the website, I will share with you recipes that I …

Chef Cathy’s Healthy Guacamole

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  Chef Cathy's Healthy Guacamole Warrior against cancer and perfect for the IBS sufferer! I created this recipe for one of my IBS clients, wanting a different snack option that wouldn’t upset your tummy. This is still one of her very favorite go-to’s. Also, one of my cancer clients who constantly craved Mexican food after chemo really enjoyed this as …

Godsource Foods™ 101: It’s Good to be Full of Mush!

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Mushrooms…some of my most favorite foods in the world! With a huge variety to choose from and the wonderful health benefits, it is truly hard to go wrong when choosing this amazing food! Did you know that penicillin is extracted from the mold of mushrooms? Putting that information into play, it just makes sense that mushrooms help in keeping us …

Egg Salad a la Pimento

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  Egg Salad a la Pimento A great recipe for athletes because of the protein.  It is also wonderful for patients struggling with IBS. 6 large Eggs 1 4 oz jar Pimentos 6 large Black olives, pitted 1 tsp Yellow mustard 1 TBS Newman’s Own Olive Oil & Vinegar Dressing 1/4 tsp Garlic powder 1/4 tsp Lemon pepper Cover eggs …

Pumpkin Coconut Smoothie

Pumpkin Coconut Smoothie

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Pumpkin Coconut Smoothie Great for those who suffer from IBS and other digestion problems! 1 medium Banana 1/2 cup Pureed pumpkin ((Libby's 100% Pumpkin in a can is perfect to use!)) 1 cup 1 cup Silk Almond-Coconut Milk 2 tsp Ground Ginger Peel the banana and place into a blender. Add all other ingredients and mix on high for 10 …

Beef Stew

Beef Stew a la Comfort

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Beef Stew a la Comfort 1 lb Grass fed beef, cubed about 1/2" thick 1 cup Baby carrots, peeled 1 large Idaho potato, cubed about 1/4" thick 1/4 cup White onion, diced 1 14.5 oz can Petite Diced tomatoes ((Red Gold is my favorite brand)) 3 cups All-natural beef broth 2 cups water 3 TBS Extra virgin olive oil 2 …

New and Exciting Additions to ChefCathyZeis.com

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Happy Wednesday, and Merry Christmas to all! We’ve been BUSY. There have been a lot of site updates and new content, and I didn’t want you to miss anything.  Yes, that’s me hard at work on updating recipes to make them site-ready. New Recipes Our goal is to continue to add to our free recipe library pretty regularly.  Just recently, …

All-natural Chicken Broth

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  All-Natural Chicken Broth This is a must in every kitchen! 4 All-natural chicken thighs, bone-in ((skin removed)) 4 cups Water 1 tsp Dried basil 1 tsp Gralic powder In a large pot over high heat, bring water and spices to a boil. Add chicken and lower heat to medium boil. Cook for 15 minutes or until chicken floats to …

Protein-Packed Pinto Beans

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Protein-Packed Pinto Beans These beans are full of fiber! 1 16 oz package Dried pinto beans 4 cups Water 2 cups All-natural chicken broth 2 TBS Ground cumin 1 TBS Garlic powder 1 TBS Chili powder 2 tsp Cayenne pepper* 1 tsp Sea Salt Preparing the beans (ALLOW 24 HOURS) Place beans in a colander and rinse under cool water. …

Godsource Foods™ 101: Nice Melons!

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Nice Melons! Lose weight, lower blood pressure, fight dehydration, fight cancer, heart attack prevention, and that’s just a few reasons to love melons! According to invorma.com, “the healthy compound inside a melon is recently discovered for curing cancer and heart attacks.”Loaded with water and collagen, melons are fantastic for your skin! If you are trying to drop a few pounds, then melons …

Godsource Foods™ 101: Cruciferous Veggies

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Cross Yourself for Ultimate Health! Cruciferous veggies get their name because of the four petal leaves that are shaped in the sign of the crucifix. They also hold the distinct honor of being the “big guy” when fighting a list of diseases like cancer, inflammation, obesity, and high blood pressure that can lead to heart disease.  From broccoli, to Brussels sprouts, …

Godsource Foods™ 101: Grapes

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Godsouce Foods 101: Bite It or Sip IT… Healthy Heart and Cancer Attacker! Ever hold up a bunch of grapes and really look at them? Try it next time you are in the grocery store or the farmer’s market. Grapes are an amazing, versatile sweet treat that will slap your heart into shape. When it comes to this heart healthy fruit, these …

Asparagus Soup

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  Asparagus Soup Perfect for those suffering from an upset tummy due to chemo or just feeling yucky from treatments. Also good for aching joints. Perfect heart healthy snack! Shed those pounds with this vitamin packed mid-afternoon snack. Gut health hero with this recipe! 4 All-natural chicken thighs, bone in, skin removed 4 cups Water 1 tsp Dried basil 1 …

Artichoke Dip

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Artichoke Dip The easiest, greatest dip you will ever eat! 1 cup Mayonnaise 1 cup Diced green chilies 1 cup Grated parmesan cheese 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese In a small bowl, mix the mayo, green chilies, artichoke hearts, and grated Parmesan cheese. Spray a small pan with cooking spray and spoon in artichoke mixture. Top with 2 cups shredded …

Breakfast Hash

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Breakfast Hash 4 cups Shredded potatoes ((I like to mix sweet potatoes with Idaho potatoes)) 4 Large Eggs 1 cup Heavy whipping cream (Lactose free works, too!) 1 lb Mild pork sausage (All-natural and nitrate free, please!) 1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese 1 small White onion (chopped) 1 medium Tomato (chopped) 1 16 oz jar Salsa (Your choice!) 1 …