Steviva.com Mind, Body and Spirit Newsletter with recipes, stevia sweetener, cooking with stevia, stevia rebaudiana, stevia

Get A Good Start on The Day

There is no question that having an excellent day starts with a great breakfast. I know I start my best day with a hardy breakfast. Here is a a small sampling of what how I start my day the the Low Glycemic way.

1. Steel-cut oats and raisins with nonfat milk Whole-grain breakfast cereals, like whole oats, contain protein and fiber and stay with you throughout the morning. Although raisins have a high-glycemic index, their glycemic load is low, because in the proper portion size (2 tablespoons) it fits into your healthy diet.

2. Crunchy yogurt parfait You’ll love this layered parfait of protein powder-fortified nonfat yogurt, wheat germ, chopped walnuts and blueberries.

3. Cottage-cheese berry delight Low-fat cottage cheese is a good source of protein and goes well with any berry that’s seasonal.

4. Southwestern omelet, whole-wheat toast and grapefruit Use egg substitute or two egg whites and one yolk; saute in a nonstick pan with diced onions, and green and red peppers. Add a quarter-teaspoon of chili powder, then add eggs and cook until set. Serve topped with a tablespoon of salsa. Round out this meal with whole-wheat toast and half a grapefruit.

5. Cheese-and-tomato sandwich with avocado Enjoy with whole-grain bread and low-fat cheese of choice (I like low fat provolone). A quarter-cup of mashed avocado provides healthy monounsaturated fat that’s quite satisfying and tasty.

6. Eggless egg sandwich Enjoy this sandwich for breakfast or lunch. It’s made with firm tofu, egg-free mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and garlic to taste. Serve on a whole-grain English muffin with cantaloupe.

7. Mexican cottage cheese Toast a sourdough or whole-wheat English muffin and top with 1 percent or fat-free cottage cheese and salsa. Serve with a cup of cantaloupe.

8. Berry Nutty Yogurt Parfait Another easy-to-love parfait that incorporates seasonal berries with a sprinkle of nuts and wheat germ. This combo works well together to achieve stable blood glucose and sustains you throughout the morning.

9. Vegetarian pita pocket Quickly sauté onions, mushrooms, green pepper and diced firm tofu in a nonstick pan. Add a couple of teaspoons of tomato sauce, season with onion and garlic powder, and serve in a whole-wheat mini pita pocket.

10. Cold (low GI) cereal with milk or dairy substitute and fruit Choose a cereal with at least 10 grams of fiber per serving — one that’s low in sugar. Good choices include Kashi GoLean, Fiber One or All Bran. Add 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds, your choice of 1% or nonfat milk or unsweetened soy or rice milk, and one cup of high-fiber berries.

Have an excellent day.

Thom King
President
thom.king@steviva.com
Steviva Brands, Inc.

Love What You Do or Do Something Else
Max Steingart

You'll never achieve real success unless you like what you're doing.
No one has ever succeeded in a line of endeavor which they did not like.

Your chances of success are directly proportional to the degree of pleasure you derive from what you do.
If you're in a job you hate, face the fact squarely and get out.

It's better to be a failure in something you love, than attempting to be a success in something you don't.
Don't set compensation as a goal.
Find the work you love, and the compensation will follow.

Max has written 425 articles, five books and has produced six audio programs on Internet relationship building, target marketing and personal motivation. His articles have been posted on over 65 web sites and in 11 publications. He's a contributing writer to many industry publications, a popular faculty member on most of the online Internet training platforms, and has been a guest speaker on numerous radio shows. Click here to order Max's Internet Power Pack.

Eating a salad or a cup of soup before your meal can be a habit that pays off in pounds. Chosen correctly, these low calorie starters can fill you up, curb your appetite, and prevent overeating.

Choose a broth or vegetable-based soup like minestrone rather than a cream or milk-based soup that is higher fat and calories. When your soup is packed with vegetables, it will fill you up and provide the fiber and nutrition you need to be slim and healthy. If you're using a ready-made soup, you can add more vegetables -- fresh or frozen.

Top your salad with low calorie dressing. Or even better, use vinegar (try balsamic, rice, and flavored varieties) or a squeeze of fresh lemon to add flavor with minimal calories. A classic leaf lettuce salad will do, but the greater the mix of vegetables the more interesting and healthy it will be. Try adding broccoli slaw, sliced cucumbers, onions... even skipping the lettuce. Be adventurous!

However you construct your soup or salad, it's important that it's tasty, low in calories, and enjoyed before your meal. Or better yet, make it a little bigger and make it your meal!

Many of us have been taught to believe that we are valued for what we do, not just for who we are. ‘Doing’ is important, but to keep life in balance, we also need time to just ‘be.’

"There were times when I could not afford to sacrifice the bloom of the present moment to any work, whether of the head or hand.

"Sometimes, on a summer morning, I sat in my sunny doorway from sunrise till noon, rapt in a revery, amidst the pines and hickories and sumacs, in undisturbed solitude and stillness, while the birds sang around or flitted noiseless through the house, until by the sun falling in at my west window, or the noise of some traveller's wagon on the distant highway, I was reminded of the lapse of time.

"I grew in those seasons like corn in the night, and they were far better than any work of the hands would have been."

All Natural Beef Ribs with Sugar Free Jalapeno Mustard Sauce
Serves: 6
Prep Time:<20 minutes
Skill Level: Easy

Ingredients:
4 lbs slabs beef ribs
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a tiny dash Steviva Brand Stevia Powder
1/2 cup diced onion
1 small jalapeno pepper

About 3 hours before serving:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place the ribs, covered, in a large baking dish or pan. Bake.

Sauce:
Place the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend with the cutting blade until the onions and pepper are finely chopped. Set aside until ready to use. Makes about 1 cup sauce.

If baking the ribs:
One hour before serving (after about 2 hours of baking time), brush the mustard sauce over the ribs. Continue baking for 1 additional hours, uncovered, brushing with additional sauce occasionally.

If grilling the ribs:
After the two hours of baking place the ribs over low or indirect heat on the grill. Brush with the jalapeno mustard sauce. Continue to cook for at least 30 more minutes, being careful not to burn the ribs. Brush with additional sauce occasionally.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving:
198 calories
8 g protein
9 g total fat (3.9 g saturated fat)
2.8 g carbohydrate
1.2 g dietary fiber
0 mg cholesterol
70 mg sodium

SPECIAL #2
SAVE OVER $6.00 with the Super Duper Let’s Get Acquainted Special #2. To get you familiar with our products we offer 2 - 8 ounce by volume bottle of (1.3 ounces by weight) Steviva Brand 95% Stevia Powder. A $31.75 Value for only $25.00! PLUS WE WILL SHIP IT TO YOU FOR FREE! Click Here To Order!

If you are unable to view this newsletter go to: http://www.steviva.com/archive/mbs020506.htm


Get A Good Start on The Day There is no question that having an excellent day starts with a great breakfast. I know I start my best day with a hardy breakfast. Here is a a small sampling of what how I start my day the the Low Glycemic way. 1. Steel-cut oats and raisins with nonfat milk Whole-grain breakfast cereals, like whole oats, contain protein and fiber and stay with you throughout the morning. Although raisins have a high-glycemic index, their glycemic load is low, because in the proper portion size (2 tablespoons) it fits into your healthy diet. 2. Crunchy yogurt parfait You’ll love this layered parfait of protein powder-fortified nonfat yogurt, wheat germ, chopped walnuts and blueberries. 3. Cottage-cheese berry delight Low-fat cottage cheese is a good source of protein and goes well with any berry that’s seasonal. 4. Southwestern omelet, whole-wheat toast and grapefruit Use egg substitute or two egg whites and one yolk; saute in a nonstick pan with diced onions, and green and red peppers. Add a quarter-teaspoon of chili powder, then add eggs and cook until set. Serve topped with a tablespoon of salsa. Round out this meal with whole-wheat toast and half a grapefruit. 5. Cheese-and-tomato sandwich with avocado Enjoy with whole-grain bread and low-fat cheese of choice (I like low fat provolone). A quarter-cup of mashed avocado provides healthy monounsaturated fat that’s quite satisfying and tasty. 6. Eggless egg sandwich Enjoy this sandwich for breakfast or lunch. It’s made with firm tofu, egg-free mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and garlic to taste. Serve on a whole-grain English muffin with cantaloupe. 7. Mexican cottage cheese Toast a sourdough or whole-wheat English muffin and top with 1 percent or fat-free cottage cheese and salsa. Serve with a cup of cantaloupe. 8. Berry Nutty Yogurt Parfait Another easy-to-love parfait that incorporates seasonal berries with a sprinkle of nuts and wheat germ. This combo works well together to achieve stable blood glucose and sustains you throughout the morning. 9. Vegetarian pita pocket Quickly sauté onions, mushrooms, green pepper and diced firm tofu in a nonstick pan. Add a couple of teaspoons of tomato sauce, season with onion and garlic powder, and serve in a whole-wheat mini pita pocket. 10. Cold (low GI) cereal with milk or dairy substitute and fruit Choose a cereal with at least 10 grams of fiber per serving — one that’s low in sugar. Good choices include Kashi GoLean, Fiber One or All Bran. Add 2 tablespoons of slivered almonds, your choice of 1% or nonfat milk or unsweetened soy or rice milk, and one cup of high-fiber berries. Have an excellent day. Thom King President thom.king@steviva.com Steviva Brands, Inc. Love What You Do or Do Something Else Max Steingart You'll never achieve real success unless you like what you're doing. No one has ever succeeded in a line of endeavor which they did not like. Your chances of success are directly proportional to the degree of pleasure you derive from what you do. If you're in a job you hate, face the fact squarely and get out. It's better to be a failure in something you love, than attempting to be a success in something you don't. Don't set compensation as a goal. Find the work you love, and the compensation will follow. The more you love what you are doing, the more successful it will be for you. Max has written 425 articles, five books and has produced six audio programs on Internet relationship building, target marketing and personal motivation. His articles have been posted on over 65 web sites and in 11 publications. He's a contributing writer to many industry publications, a popular faculty member on most of the online Internet training platforms, and has been a guest speaker on numerous radio shows. Click here to order Max's Internet Power Pack. Soup and Salad Please Eating a salad or a cup of soup before your meal can be a habit that pays off in pounds. Chosen correctly, these low calorie starters can fill you up, curb your appetite, and prevent overeating. Choose a broth or vegetable-based soup like minestrone rather than a cream or milk-based soup that is higher fat and calories. When your soup is packed with vegetables, it will fill you up and provide the fiber and nutrition you need to be slim and healthy. If you're using a ready-made soup, you can add more vegetables -- fresh or frozen. Top your salad with low calorie dressing. Or even better, use vinegar (try balsamic, rice, and flavored varieties) or a squeeze of fresh lemon to add flavor with minimal calories. A classic leaf lettuce salad will do, but the greater the mix of vegetables the more interesting and healthy it will be. Try adding broccoli slaw, sliced cucumbers, onions... even skipping the lettuce. Be adventurous! However you construct your soup or salad, it's important that it's tasty, low in calories, and enjoyed before your meal. Or better yet, make it a little bigger and make it your meal! Value Just Being "To do great work a man must be very idle as well as very industrious." -- Samuel Butler Many of us have been taught to believe that we are valued for what we do, not just for who we are. ‘Doing’ is important, but to keep life in balance, we also need time to just ‘be.’ Henry David Thoreau expressed this so well in Walden Pond: "There were times when I could not afford to sacrifice the bloom of the present moment to any work, whether of the head or hand. "Sometimes, on a summer morning, I sat in my sunny doorway from sunrise till noon, rapt in a revery, amidst the pines and hickories and sumacs, in undisturbed solitude and stillness, while the birds sang around or flitted noiseless through the house, until by the sun falling in at my west window, or the noise of some traveller's wagon on the distant highway, I was reminded of the lapse of time. "I grew in those seasons like corn in the night, and they were far better than any work of the hands would have been." All Natural Beef Ribs with Sugar Free Jalapeno Mustard Sauce Serves: 6 Prep Time:<20 minutes Skill Level: Easy The sauce recipe for these ribs is also tasty on grilled chicken! Ingredients: 4 lbs slabs beef ribs 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons Steviva Brand Stevia Blend or a tiny dash Steviva Brand Stevia Powder 1/2 cup diced onion 1 small jalapeno pepper About 3 hours before serving: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place the ribs, covered, in a large baking dish or pan. Bake. Sauce: Place the remaining ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend with the cutting blade until the onions and pepper are finely chopped. Set aside until ready to use. Makes about 1 cup sauce. If baking the ribs: One hour before serving (after about 2 hours of baking time), brush the mustard sauce over the ribs. Continue baking for 1 additional hours, uncovered, brushing with additional sauce occasionally. If grilling the ribs: After the two hours of baking place the ribs over low or indirect heat on the grill. Brush with the jalapeno mustard sauce. Continue to cook for at least 30 more minutes, being careful not to burn the ribs. Brush with additional sauce occasionally. Remove from the heat; cut into smaller portions (about 3 ribs each) and serve. Nutritional Facts Per Serving: 198 calories 8 g protein 9 g total fat (3.9 g saturated fat) 2.8 g carbohydrate 1.2 g dietary fiber 0 mg cholesterol 70 mg sodium Try All Natural Steviva Brand Stevia Blend and Steviva Brand Stevia Powder! SPECIAL #1 SAVE OVER $10.00 with the Super Duper Let’s Get Acquainted Special #1. To get you familiar with our products we offer 1 - 8 ounce by volume bottle of (1.3 ounces by weight) Steviva Brand 95% Stevia Powder and 1 lb Bag of Steviva Brand Stevia Blend for cooking and baking. A $34.75 Value for only $25.00! PLUS WE WILL SHIP IT TO YOU FOR FREE! Click Here To Order! SPECIAL #2 SAVE OVER $6.00 with the Super Duper Let’s Get Acquainted Special #2. To get you familiar with our products we offer 2 - 8 ounce by volume bottle of (1.3 ounces by weight) Steviva Brand 95% Stevia Powder. A $31.75 Value for only $25.00! PLUS WE WILL SHIP IT TO YOU FOR FREE! Click Here To Order! For More Great All Natural Sugar Free Recipes Go To Steviva Recipes!