Spaghetti squash is fairly easy to make. You can look up instructions. The other night I used a particularly big SS so my cooking time was longer. For a medium sized one, you will want to preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Using a pairing knife, prick the squash all over. Then place in a baking dish and bake for 60 or so minutes - until soft. I like to put a little water in the bottom of the pan personally. I don't remember where I picked that up but I do it. When it's done cooking, take out and cut in half, long way. Scoop out and toss the seeds and junk, then, using a fork, scrape the inside of the squash - top of each half to the bottom. You'll see that what comes out, via the fork, is spaghetti looking!! Just keep doing it, you'll get lots of spaghetti!
While the squash is baking, grab yourself two organic zucchinis (zucchini season is wrapping up so use it while you can!). In a frying pan, over medium heat, add a tablespoon of coconut oil and a tablespoon of butter to the pan - let it heat. Cut the ends off the zucchinis, then cut long way. Then cut long way again. Then dice. You're essentially cubing the zucchinis. Add to pan along with a teaspoon or tablespoon of organic minced garlic. Saute till soft and lightly browned (maybe 15ish minutes).
When you have the spaghetti squash carved out, add the zucchinis, some salt and pepper, and a few fun dashes of parmigiano reggiano. Enjoy! For the meatless meatballs, follow directions on bag, cooking them in vegetable pasta sauce, serving them on the side of the spaghetti.
FUN FACTS-
Coconut oil: supports metabolism and helps burn stored fat. It's main component, lauric acid, is a powerful anti-microbial fat that kills bacteria, viruses and yeast.
Zucchini: calms nervous function, has anti-aging vitamins C and A, and has nutrients B6 and folate which is good for healthy hair.
Spaghetti squash: low cal, filling fiber, and vitamin A (cell renewal and protective to computer strained eyes) and potassium (supports healthy muscle and nerve function, balances electrolytes, and helps maintain PH balance in the body)
HAPPY EATING!
So wellness is certainly about eating for nutrition and exercising for mental and physical health, but its also about having a spiritual type of path. This can be found through things like yoga and meditation, for me, it's reaching a calmness... but its also about a self awareness: my role in the world, but also my role in the events that take place around me. I have long since functioned from a place of needed perfection and so any criticism at all was crippling. But now I've reached a place in my development in which I can identify my role in situations, hear the words of those around me, and alter my reactions and/or what I bring into similar situations. It's a relief to learn to not take life personally. Life and people don't have to dictate my mood and my happiness. That's MY job. I choose to feel serene over stress. What's YOUR choice?
Love you and Happy Friday!! XOXOXOX
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