Fiber Food

“Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food” (Genesis 1:29) (NIV) ~ Are you aware that kids in American don’t get enough dietary fiber in their diets? Perhaps you have no idea what fiber is? Or, how much you need. How about–what foods contain fiber? ~ Well, here’s a clue. ~ Insoluble fiber foods do not dissolve in water and helps food move through your digestive system. Foods in this category include whole wheat breads, whole wheat cereals, wheat bran, and vegetables. ~ Soluble fiber foods dissolve in water. Foods in this category include beans, peas, oat bran, oatmeal, barley, rice bran, apples, pears, prunes, and...

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What’s for Dinner?

“There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?” (John 6:9) (KJV) What’s for Dinner? Not exactly loaves of bread or small fish, but this will do. ©.2012 Phoebe Leggett Visit me online at...

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MEATLESS STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS Fit for an Olympian

One man’s faith allows them to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. – Romans 14:2 (NIV) What you’ll need: Cut 2 large green peppers in half. Prepare by removing insides. Place on pan. In a large bowl, mix ingredients listed below: 3/4 cup pre-cooked rice 1 onion-diced 1 can diced tomatoes, with hot peppers, if preferred 1 handful of shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (more if desired) Add salt and pepper   Fill peppers with mixture Cover tops with shredded cheese Bake 350 degrees in oven for approximately 25 minutes A meal fit for a King–or an Olympian ENJOY!     © 2012 Phoebe Leggett Visit me online at...

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FREEDOM’S BREAD

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery” (Galations 5:1) BANANA QUICK BREAD What you will need: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup self-rising white flour 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup packed brown sugar 2 large egg whites 1 large egg 4 medium bananas – very ripe 1/3 cup buttermilk 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil Pre-heat oven 350 degrees Spray loaf pan with nonstick spray In medium bowl, whisk flours, and cinnamon In large bowl, use electric mixer on medium speed: beat together sugar, all eggs until almost doubled in volume. Add bananas, milk, and oil Combine with electric mixer With rubber spatula, fold in flour mixture until combined. Pour mixture into...

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A SUMMER SALAD FOR LUNCH

Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to Me and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare. – Isaiah 55:2 That’s right. Scrumptious to eye and tongue. What you see is what you get! Lettuce, broken into bite-sized pieces Tomatoes, quartered Whole Black Olives Pecans on top Add salad dressing of choice Yes, my summer’s looking cooler already! © 2012 Phoebe Leggett Visit me online at...

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