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New Year’s Moja-lutions

Elisabeth — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 02:53:41 +0000

It’s almost that time again! You probably won’t max out your 401K this year or lose 20 pounds, but you can meet some realistic goals for eating well in 2011. Try some of our tips to get you started:

Fill your plate with color (and not the kind that has a number attached!)

Celebrate your New Year with vegetables in every color of the rainbow. Dark, leafy greens are especially loaded with vitamins and antioxidants, not to mention the fiber you need to keep everything moving along ticky-boo.

Be a fruity snacker

When that snack attack hits, grab a peach instead of a potato chip or a mango instead of a milkshake, And don’t forget about dried fruits. Mixing them with whole-wheat breakfast cereal and nuts makes for an anytime snack or meal.

If you eat meat, keep it real

Avoid processed meats like the plague. This means lunchmeat, hot dogs, bacon, etc. Try shredded beef roast in a yummy sauce or sliced chicken, instead. Or veg it up for a change of pace!

Choose whole grains

The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend eating at least 3 servings of whole grains every day. Not only are they high in fiber, whole grains also contain an array of antioxidants not found in fruits and vegetables. Toss some barley or brown rice in your next soup, eat popcorn instead of chips, and… oh, right! Eat lots of Mojamix!

Eat breakfast

I know you’ve heard this one before. It’s easy to put off your first meal, but your metabolism will pay for it the rest of the day. That’s why having something that’s both intensely nutritious and convenient is such a valuable part of your diet. Now if oooonly you knew where to get just the right breakfast food to help you keep your resolution…

Happy, Happy Holidays

Elisabeth — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:04:49 +0000

It’s the time of year for crafts, treats, and presents. At Mojamix we live to please–so we’ve combined all three in one! Try this holiday treat for a special gift or party and wow all your friends and family.

Mojamix Wreath

Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter (plus 1 teaspoon for your hands)
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon green food coloring
1 package Mojamix (use Jingle mix, recipe below, or your favourite blend!)
Wax paper
Cranberries for decoration (optional)

Directions
Combine butter and marshmallows in a saucepan over low heat and stir constantly until thoroughly melted. Add vanilla and food coloring and stir to combine. Remove mixture from heat, add cereal, and stir until evenly coated. Butter your hands (1 tablespoon should do the trick!) Shape the warm mixture into the shape of one large wreath or several small ones on the wax paper and allow to cool. Decorate with additional cranberries as desired. Serve as a special holiday treat!

Jingle Mix
Corn flakes
Cranberries
Golden raisins
Pears
Walnuts
Pumpkin seeds

Dia de Los Muertos

Elisabeth — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:41:51 +0000

For many years, I’ve celebrated Dia de los Muertos, the Mexican Day of the Dead. I like to remember people who have touched my life and passed on. Their pictures grace the mantle. We light candles, listen to their favorite music, and eat their favorite foods.

This year, I wanted to have a simple meal that brought together something of everyone who we remember on this day. Mojamix fit the bill. Here’s what we had:

A base of oats, hearty and nourishing, in memory of friend, Natasha, who supported me always

Apples for my grandmother, baker of pies

Strawberries for an old love (why? That’s private)

Almonds for an old neighbour who was kind, if a bit… nutty

Hemp seeds for my great–uncle Alex—well, I probably don’t need to tell you what HE was like

And Pumpkin seeds for mom, who carved with me on Halloween

Every

Year.

Peace to you as we enter the quiet of late fall and start to prepare for winter. It’s that time of year, so watch this space for great ideas for incorporating Mojamix into your holidays. We have great ideas for everyone on your list!