tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17618798076032133102024-02-18T22:51:14.209-06:00~ Easy Fibro/RA Foods ~Easy, healthy recipes and food ideas from someone with Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis.msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-57737136460179134712016-05-18T16:50:00.005-05:002022-01-31T00:11:37.920-06:00ACDF SurgeryDr M & I @ my post op checkup (I'm standing on a stool)
Seven months after ACDF of c5 - c7 (Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion) I am still relieved of a lot of pain!!!!!! Yes, it's true! Ever since I woke up from surgery I could tell my arms & hands were so much better! See, my spine was being squished in my neck because of 2 severely herniated discs. This surgery helped msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-57999568001266255742015-10-20T21:38:00.006-05:002017-05-21T15:12:53.676-05:00Anti Inflammatory Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
Healthy smoothies make healing faster!
I'm back! I checked out of virtual land for a bit. Mainly because I wanted to, also because I haven't felt well enough. Turns out some discs in my neck were pushing on my spinal cord. So I recently got surgery to prevent paralysis and get some pain relief.
Only been about 2 weeks since surgery and I've felt better since day 2! So Im back! msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-7650606207731785712015-02-28T11:59:00.000-06:002015-02-28T12:21:39.118-06:00Breakfast Veggie SkilletThis morning I was craving a restaurant style skillet, potatoes, egg, cheese & all. But Im trying to save money by not going out to eat. So I looked in my kitchen & ta-da, this healthy & super easy Breakfast Veggie Skillet was created.
Mmmm yummy
Ingredients:
1 sweet potato
Onion
Califlower (I prefer frozen in the bag)
Spinach leaves
Butter
This is a very basic, msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-15857857979630862642015-02-21T18:23:00.003-06:002015-02-21T18:27:17.652-06:00Easy homemade strawberry cheesecake ice cream!Remember when you were younger & could eat anything you wanted like ice cream, pizza and candy? I do & I still miss them. With Fibro & Rheumatoid Arthritis both being auto immune diseases, it's crucial I watch my sugar intake. Refined processed sugar = inflammation. Wide spread chronic inflammation are key factors of autoimmune diseases. So, I make my own healthy ice cream! Yahoo!
msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-40844298138116036602014-12-29T21:26:00.002-06:002022-01-30T20:29:14.929-06:00I now make jewelry & sell on Etsy!You may have been wondering where I've been, or not. I've become obsessed with creating new, fun jewelry!
Rainbow bead necklace
I've been making mostly wire wrapped beads & such. Then I take pics & list them on Etsy.
Wire wrapped jewelry set
Please take a look at my page. Maybe get something nice for yourself or someone you know!
www.etsy.com/shop/JoeyCahanDesigns (msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-15990653995819174892014-09-07T13:47:00.009-05:002022-01-31T00:23:27.108-06:00Berrylicious Smoothie SnackSo easy...so refreshing...so nutritious. I was craving something sweet & filling, but was feeling lazy. I usually have a freezer filled with frozen fruits & veggies. I opened it & said Ah Ha! Hence this gorgeous Berrylicious Smoothie.I used all frozen fruit, fresh will work too, but then blend in plenty of ice.Blend all together:
Raspberries
Blueberries
StrawberriesBanana
Splash ofmsjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-21381120224836276032014-09-05T11:30:00.004-05:002022-01-30T22:32:49.635-06:00Pumpkin Spice Iced LatteIt's that time again! Time to be bombarded with ads for Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte.
But make your own instead, its so easy, and much better for you! Most store bought drinks are laden with yucky chemicals.So easy to make! Just blend all ingredients:
Fresh brewed coffee
2 scoops pumpkin from can
1/2 frozen banana
cinnamon
nutmeg
Dash of vanilla
Cream
IceNow go outside & enjoy your msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-48900713303506834692014-08-23T10:53:00.005-05:002022-01-30T22:47:37.908-06:00Easy Ice Cream BreakfastIce cream for breakfast?! Yes, please! This idea was inspired by my friend Rick, who can't have anything acidic. I can't take full credit for this recipe, I've seen it online before many times. The flavors & colors (yes I see food as colors) I chose myself. Pick any flavor you prefer, the possibilities are endless for this HEALTHY, ANTIOXIDANT Easy Ice Cream Breakfast. Of course, this msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-61965395042792347392014-08-22T11:16:00.003-05:002022-01-30T22:51:23.272-06:00Easy breakfast mango smoothieBeing very busy today, I needed something quick, simple, healthy & yummy. Good thing I had the 4 ingredients needed for this Easy breakfast Mango smoothie.Blend together:
Lots of mango, fresh or frozen
1/2 banana
Little water
Grate in some fresh ginger
Blend again
msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-70943457004724038232014-08-21T12:04:00.001-05:002022-01-30T22:54:15.416-06:00Cherry-licious anti-inflammatory smoothieI've been having a crazy Fibromyalgia muscle flare up & spasms in my rib area lately. Dr wants me on more drugs, but I refuse, hence this blog. Acupuncture is helping take the edge off, but I'm hoping this Cherry-licious Anti-inflammatory Smoothie will help take down some of the swelling.Blend all together:
A lot of frozen black cherries
Splash of blueberries
1 frozen banana
Water
msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-20031225941134013262014-08-19T19:28:00.004-05:002022-01-30T23:58:33.916-06:00Acorn squash & refreshing green smoothieWent back to fall foods today, I just felt like it. So I went to the store for some Acorn Squash. I've posted how to make it before ( here ), although I will again cause it's so easy. Cut in half, spoon out seeds, sprinkle with brown sugar & walnuts, bake at 400 for 1hour 30 min.To go with it I made a refreshing green smoothie I found online. It tasted amazing but had lots of pulp in it.msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-38851257749324254522014-08-17T10:17:00.002-05:002022-01-30T23:22:20.627-06:00Coffee Breakfast SmoothieCoffee smoothie, anyone? Yes, please! Banana added to it makes it breakfast on the go!To make this was very easy.
Blend all ingredients:
1 cup coffee
1 tsp cinnamon
2 spoonfuls cocoa powder
1 spoonful peanut butter
1 banana (frozen if possible)
Some chocolate almond milk
About 5-8 ice cubes
Now go about your day feelin good!
msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-60320272330143184522014-08-16T15:00:00.009-05:002022-01-31T00:34:09.720-06:00Rooted blueberry smoothieToday my body was craving rooted veggies such as beets & turnips, as well as blueberries. I thought, How can i make these rooted veggies & blueberries into a delicious smoothie. Here ya go! By the way, I never measure anything for smoothies.For this smoothie you'll need a blender & a juicer. You'll need the following: beet juice, blueberries, strawberries, oj, mango, kale, lime. Of msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-63129744676726820272014-08-16T06:54:00.005-05:002022-01-31T00:35:53.441-06:00Gluten free veggie pizza with carrot fruit juiceThe other day I was feeling cheesy & craving carbs. I also crave my healthy smoothies & juices now. So I whipped up this yummy carrot fruit juice with produce in my fridge. It turned out amazing! Sweet, but not too sweet, and cool & refreshing. Give it a try!Juice the following:
2 carrots
3/4 cucumber
1 orange (peeled of course)
Put freshly squeezed juice in blender
msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-24129283210384271302014-08-13T21:03:00.000-05:002014-08-15T05:45:22.173-05:00Weeknight chicken avocado salad with Digestive fruit smoothieWhat to do when you're too tired & not wanting to cook? Just throw together this super easy & yummy chicken avocado salad with Digestive fruit smoothie.
Chicken Avocado Salad
Baby spinach leaves
Baked or broiled chicken
Avocado slices
Sunflower seeds
Lime
Ranch dressing
Just throw it all together & enjoy!
Digestive Fruit Smoothie
Blend together:
1 peach
handful cubed msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-27339802064796165032014-08-13T08:10:00.006-05:002022-01-31T00:44:01.465-06:00Pink Cherry Summer SmoothieOmg this was so good! Cherries are good for inflammation! Enjoy!
Blend all in blender:
Handful dark cherries
1 banana
Handful strawberries
Vanilla almond milk
Icemsjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-59355119410925095942014-08-13T08:07:00.001-05:002014-08-13T14:52:00.291-05:00Super Easy & Tasty Summer SaladThis salad was so good & easy wow.
Baby spinach leaves torn into pieces
Fresh mango
Walnuts
Fresh lime squeezed ontop
Homemade strawberry dressing (strawberries & water blended)
msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-65360005095575852262014-08-13T08:01:00.002-05:002014-08-13T14:56:54.475-05:00Green & sweet smoothie treat
Ok this tasted way better than it looks. Yay green!
Blend all in blender:
1 banana
1 mango
Handful pineapple
Handful baby spinach leaves
Little water
Icemsjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-52660376929689054652014-08-13T07:47:00.004-05:002014-08-13T14:56:08.103-05:00Summer Strawberry SmoothieMade this pretty concoction for breakfast the other day, it was delish.
Blend all in blender:
1 peach
1 kiwi
1 banana
Handful blueberries
Shake of cinnamon
A little vanilla almond milk
msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-51388647005917665032014-02-10T17:29:00.001-06:002014-08-06T15:06:34.163-05:00Valentines Berry Spinach SmoothieEven though I don't celebrate, or believe in, Valentines Day, I still have been making red foods and treats in honor of the holiday. Here's and easy and festive way to get my veggies, fruits and omega 3's (much needed for RA and Fibro inflammation)...
my Valentines Berry Spinach Smoothie.
Added heart sticker to straw for show ;)
Put the following in the blender:
small handful fresh spinach msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-61734415991218055502014-02-07T21:55:00.005-06:002014-02-07T22:00:31.531-06:00Healthy, Easy Banana Chocolate TreatTonight I was hungry wanting a snack. Looking around my kitchen I noticed healthy and unhealthy (not mine) foods. I almost grabbed a cookie, since I just wanted a quick snack. Instead, I did another scan of foods, and sitting right there were a bunch a bananas. Hooray! This gave me an idea! It was soo easy, and yummy, and healthy!!
Healthy, Easy Banana Chocolate Treat
1 banana
dark chocolate msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-84574725201495419992014-01-28T17:16:00.003-06:002014-02-11T13:27:55.614-06:00Cookin with the kiddos...simple veggie pasta!I had the awesome opportunity to babysit two of my nieces last week, for 3 days. Parents were out of town & I was the legal guardian. PART-AY! No no, no parties like that. But we did have some so called parties in the kitchen making foods, and making picture frames!
They told me how they don't know how to cook & I noticed when they come home from school, they raid the kitchen of whatever msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-72727991124228837542014-01-20T12:33:00.002-06:002014-08-16T19:57:13.105-05:00Easy 5 ingredient peanut butter choc chip cookiesI made some yummy, easy & actually healthy cookies! I can't take credit for them, I found the recipe online at http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/5-ingredient-peanut-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/26e085da-b54e-40b8-a6b9-c4f37af2847d
These were so good, even my niece, Lily, liked them!
Easy 5 Ingredient PB Choc Chip Cookies
1 egg (in place of egg you can use a mashed banana)
1 cup peanut msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-69931906897375426782014-01-11T17:37:00.005-06:002014-08-13T18:05:53.338-05:00Inflammation Cherry SmoothieI'm starting to feel better! Still can't take my needed Humira shot to help with my RA pain, stiffness & joint swelling. I've heard that dark cherries can help with inflammation. All hail this delicious Inflammation Smoothie!
Handful frozen dark cherries
1/2 frozen banana
1 cup almond milk
2 tablespoons dark chocolate
Blend all together till smooth.
Enjoy!!!
msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761879807603213310.post-7959428212280864682014-01-09T17:55:00.004-06:002014-08-13T17:51:16.724-05:00Still very sick - time for 311 !This post has nothing to do with food, but more an updated health post. Bronchitis isn't letting up, despite these nasty antibiotics. The almost non-stop coughing is really taking a toll on my already sore & swollen ribs. The Prednisone isn't helping much with the inflammation, which is very frustrating. And Fibromyalgia sure doesn't care that I'm sick right now, it still grips its evil msjoey311http://www.blogger.com/profile/15515724174671520629noreply@blogger.com0