THE FOREVER YOUNG REVOLUTION™

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

WWW.IAMFOREVERYOUNG.COM

Today I did 9.3 miles in 1 hour, why? because I can and I am having a blast training for my upcoming 10K race in April. Oh boy! do I love challenges, so yes, I'm taking baby steps towards my dream of doing a full marathon someday soon. As my schedule gets busier I will only post when I have the chance, but when I do know it will be packed with wonderful things to share. Thank you for visiting and I appreciate all who take their time to comment and send me private feedback as well.

MY UPCOMING EVENTS:

March:

My 34th Birthday (March 1st)
Speaking at annual Women's Conference (March 16th)

April:
Capital City Classic 10K race (April 6th)

Getting ready for the race has also been a good excuse for me to go on a shopping spree for new exercise gear, I love shopping for work out outfits, call me weird but I'm just fired up about health and fitness. I have also been stocking up on some naturals herbs and super foods. My new favorite new thing is hemp Powder, been eyeing it for years, have you tried it yet? did you know that it is 50% protein and very high in fiber? I found some great deals on amazon but if you want to buy it directly from a supplier you can visit nutiva.com or navitasnaturals.com I used to get my lacuma powder from navitasnaturals a while back and I have never been disappointed with their products and services. Lacuma powder is great in shakes, it makes them taste just like ice cream. My favorite recipe with lacuma powder is:

Ice-Creamy Smoothie

1 banana,
1 Tbsp Lacuma powder,
1/2 cup almond or soy milk,
1/2 flax seeds (optional)

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I changed the domain name of this site, so if you have bookmarked the old one, it may no longer work. I love the new name because it is a bold statement and expresses how I feel inside and how we all should feel inside, here it is:

www.iamforeveryoung.com

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Some of my bestsellers from my zazzle store

My top selling Apron for two years in a row, go figure!

Our little wonder, Nina, designed this logo for FYR when she was 7, love it!

Visit my store to finish reading statement on the back of T-shirt

http://www.zazzle.com/bangoh

One of my favorite Bible verse Aprons

http://www.zazzle.com/bangoh

Some more favorites from my cafe press store

Another fan favorite

My favorite

Men's favorite

A Few of the goodies I have been enjoying over the past weeks:

Simple salad

Side of veggies, just peas and onions (sauted in olive oil) and some black pepper and a sprinkle of salt

My son went "Oh my God!" after his first bite of these raw-vegan cookies, yes, mama made them with love

Raw-vegan oatmeal-raisin-chocolate cookies

Ingredients:

1 cup pecans
1 dry oats
1 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup raisins
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 Tbsp cacao nibs
2 Tbsp agave nectar or organic grade B maple syrup

Method:

In a food processor with an 'S' blade blend oats, coconut flakes, salt and pecans until coarse, then add rest of ingredients and blend until forms a dough or sticky mass. Use cookie cutter to shape cookies, thickness should be about 2-3 inches. Serve with glass of almond or soy milk and enjoy :-)

Yummy!

Delicious mediterranean chickpeas and spinach patties with side of veggies

Broiled Tilapia fillet with side of veggies

SUN-IN-A-GLASS Smoothie:

1 cup Almond milk (original, not vanilla flavored)
1 banana
1/2 cup pineapple
1 Asian apple
Blend and enjoy!

Pan-seared Titlapia on bed of mixed greens

Author and proud mama of two, Ms. Emma Mpey sending a shout-out from the East Coast

REMEMBER TO EAT & DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER!

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

FOREVER YOUNG Part 1 (Maureen Lermer)

Maureen Lermer

I am very excited to bring you a brand new series called 'Forever Young'. I'll be featuring a Forever Young man or woman while focusing on the very important factors that affect aging. Our very first Forever Young Personality is Maureen Lermer, 40, mother of 3. She captures and embodies all that is forever young, in spirit and in health. I am proud to call her my sister and friend, she is an inspiration to me and I hope will become one to you as well.

TOPIC FOR TODAY: INFLAMMATION

Inflammation is the body's biological attempt to self-protect against harmful pathogens, damaged cells and irritants. Inflammation comes from the latin word 'inflammo' which means 'to ignite'. Inflammation however doesn't mean infection, rather it is an immune response to stop what caused it. The five signs of inflammation are redness, heat, pain, swelling and immobility.

"The researchers concluded that: "Poor sleep quality, and short sleep durations are associated with higher levels of inflammation."

Exercise is essential for great health

HOW DOES INFLAMMATION RELATE TO AGING?

The Standard American Diet (S.A.D) is very highly inflammatory. Did you know that there are certain foods that we eat which trigger the production of white blood cells? If you recall from your biology class, white blood cells are produced by the immune system to respond to infection and defend the body against harmful materials. Most of the foods we consume today are 'harmful materials'.

The key to preventing accelerated aging and age-related diseases is controlling inflammation according to Dr. Nicholas Perricone. It is my opinion that what you eat either eats or protects you.

For Recipe Click -> Maureen's signature coconut/corn soup

Proud Mama of 3

Let's take a look at some foods that are inflammatory

Meats, especially highly processed meats which contain nitrites and sulphites e.g hot dogs, sausages and lunch meats
Dairy products and all foods made with dairy
High-glycemic carbohydrates (sugars & starches)
Chemical additives in certain foods
Trans fats and hydrogenated oils e.g margarine, shortening, lard and foods that are made by using these.
Fried foods
White sugar & All synthetic sugars (splenda, nutrasweet, aspartine, saccharin etc)
Wheat products, especially as most of the wheat produced today has been genetically modified.
Gluten-containing foods and grains, millet, quinoa and buckwheat are best choices to eat instead
Alcohol

"Get out of the house for some fresh air and vitamin D, go admire nature"

A recent study showed that fat men had more white blood cells (inflammation markers) and are at a higher risk of developing various illnesses like cancer and heart disease.

List of some anti-inflammatory foods:

Ginger
Turmeric
Cannabis (weed, marijuana). I did a research paper in college focusing on the legalization of medicinal marijuana and learned so much from my research. Needless to say I support the legalization of medicinal marijuana.
Green tea
Tart cherries
Fish oil
wild salmon
Onions
endive
Kale
Spinach
Cabbage
Flax seed oil
Wild sea bass
Pollock
Trout
Olive oil
Flax seeds
Pineapple, mango, papaya
Avocado
Seaweed e.g kelp and kumbu
Shitake mushrooms
Berries, especially blueberries
Fermented foods e.g kimchi, kefir, raw apple cider vinegar
Cinnamon, cayenne, basil

I made some wild salmon and some veggies the other night for dinner to show you an example of an anti-inflammatory diet dish.

Baked Salmon:

1 piece of salmon fillet

dash of black pepper

dash of lemon pepper

sprinkle of Celtic sea salt (if your lemon pepper doesn't have salt)

1/2 tsp of olive oil

Method:

First rub coat the fish with olive oil, then rub all the other ingredients over the fish. Set the oven at 350 degrees and place the salmon on some foil paper or baking pan and let bake for 8-10 minutes or until flaky. Set aside.

Veggies:

1 pack frozen stir fry snap veggies

Sprinkle of black pepper

1 Onion chopped

Salt to taste

Dash of turmeric (optional)

1 tsp olive oil

Method:

First saute onions in olive oil until almost translucent. Next, add all the other ingredients and let cook for about 3-5 minutes or until green veggies are bright green. Serve with salmon and enjoy!

'Mother & Child' by Maureen Lermer

'Woman' by Maureen Lermer

I can say from experience that eating an anti-inflammatory diet has always given me the best looking skin and health. My body 'knows' how to 'talk' to me because I have reprogrammed it over the years. There are certain foods that give me an immediate negative response once I eat them, I can tell my body is grumbling and even though I consciously made the choice to eat that particular food, I know it is not the right thing for my body and health in the long run. Try to introduce one anti-inflammatory food into your current diet each week as you lessen the frequency of one inflammatory food. I look forward to your questions and suggestions, we can all learn from each other, so let's talk :-)

ALWAYS STRIVE TO BE HAPPY

REMEMBER TO EAT & DRINK TO YOUR HEALTH, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER!

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

YOUnique, crEATive, HEALthy by 3G MOMS

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

INNOVATIVE 3G MOMS: A DYNASTY IN THE MAKING.

(Click the link above to buy the cookbook or scroll to the top right hand corner of this blog or if you choose to buy it from amazon.com, type '3g moms recipes' in the search box)

We are three moms with a passion for health and creativity who found themselves on facebook and became sisters: I can still remember how it all began but I will save that special story for another time. The 3G MOMS are, Maureen, 40, Therra, 36 and Bernice, 33. We are originally from Cameroon, West Africa. We are super creative, super innovative and do not believe in adhering to rules that stunt our passion and purpose. We are free spirits. You can read a little more about each one of us in the biography section of the cookbook.

**THE VERY FIRST COOK BOOK EVER TO DELIVER RECIPES IN 3 DIFFERENT WAYS**

The 3G MOMS' cookbook(s) is our very first product in the line of many. Our cookbooks are meant to satisfy the taste buds and/or curiosity of every food lover. Our cookbooks are very unique in that we deliver each recipe in three different ways; GLUTEN-FREE, EXOTIC & VEGAN. There is no cook book out there like ours, we are the pioneers in this genre and we will be bringing you many beautiful recipes and ALWAYS IN MULTIPLES OF THREE (3).

3G stands for: GLOW, GROW, GIVE; all attributes of 3G MOMS. Are you a 3G MOM? Would you like to become a 3G MOM? We will be conducting future contests to feature other 3G MOMS from around the globe as soon as we launch our website.

*A special THANK YOU to all those who have supported (and continue to support), encouraged (and continue to encourage) and inspired (and continue to inspire) us every step of the way*

MAUREEN

GFP™ aka GLUTEN-FREE POWERHOUSE.
A gluten-free diet is a diet completely free of gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat (including kamut and spelt), barley, rye, malts and triticale. Gluten is also used as a food additive in the form of a flavoring, stabilizing or thickening agent, often hidden under "dextrin". A gluten-free diet is the only medically accepted treatment for celiac disease, the related condition dermatitis herpetiformis, and wheat allergy.

Additionally, a gluten-free diet may exclude oats. Medical practitioners are divided on whether oats are an allergen to celiac disease sufferers or if they are cross-contaminated in milling facilities by other allergens.
Visit Maureen's blog at: http://maureenlermer.wordpress.com

Veggie Rolls

Brochetta

Polenta swimming in Peach/Lemon sauce

THERRA

EATTT™ aka EXOTIC, AFRICAN & TROPICAL TASTY TREATS
My goal is cooking creatively for Healthy Living (with LOVE & PASSION); while maintaining the delicious flavor/taste of herbs & spices provided so generously by Mother-Nature!!! I believe we should love ourselves enough to give it the best NATURE has to offer... & the kitchen/food is a good place to make our cells respond with yummilicious JOY:-))
Visit Therra's site: www.ohleadme.com

Quiche

Salmon on Egussi Njamama (vegetable)

Coconut-Mango Muffin

BERNICE

FYR™ aka FOREVER YOUNG REVOLUTION
Change the way you think about food and change your body/life. You are either eating your food or your food is eating you. The goal of FYR is to get you to love yourself a little differently. We believe that self-love is the best form of gratitude. FYR specializes in mostly vegan/raw recipes and raw desserts. A vegan is someone who chooses to avoid using or consuming animal products; no diary, no meat, no fish. VEGANISM. To read more about the FYR lifestyle you can purchase the FYR e-books from the right hand corner of this blog. FYR is also pronounced 'Fire'. I have included many dessert recipes here on this blog and in our 3G MOMS cookbooks as well. Would you like to feel and look years younger than your biological age? You can if you choose to. You can make the choice everyday with your fork, spoon, books you read and what you watch.
Visit Bernice's site: www.berniceangoh.com