Collab with The Ginger People: Ginger Juice, Jalapeño Ginger Cooking Sauce and Crystallized Ginger

If eating REAL + WHOLESOME foods is something you are passionate about... or maybe you just like to be adventurous with your food on the daily... check this out! 

I am so excited over my latest collab with The Ginger People!

If you remember my proclamation of love for Gin Gins, the chewy ginger candy that soothes stomach aches and is great for travel, then you'll LOVE this!

 (P.s. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, TJ Maxx and Nino Salvaggio's sell the Gin Gins candies in boxes and small packs!) 

 

Thanks to The Ginger People, I've created multiple recipes utilizing their Organic Ginger Juice, Hot Jalapeño Ginger Cooking Sauce and their amazing Crystallized Ginger Chips that they have sent to me (think FALL recipes!) 

This lovely company has headquarters in the U.K., Australia, Europe and in California (USA). My last article discusses how this recipe development collaboration came about! 

If you like (love) what you see you can order any of their products off of their website: www.gingerpeople.com, or you can order from plummarket.com, vitacost.com and off of Amazon. So lets get started!

(A million 'thank you's' for sending me these products "in the post"!!) 

Fact: Ginger is used in many Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine practices, it is known for its many anti-inflammatory and  healing properties. Why not incorporate this powerful ingredient into what we eat?!

First up: 

Jalapeño Ginger Stir-Fry!! 

Oh my gosh, this right here. You NEED to try this! 

STEPS: 

Sauté any stir-fry veggies of choice (snap peas, carrots, peppers) 
Stir in organic jasmine white rice (a Trader Joe's find) 
Use Coco Aminos (a soy-free soy sauce from the Phillipines!) 
Drizzle about 1-2 tbsps of The Ginger People's (super yum and spicy) Hot Ginger-Jalapeno Cooking Sauce throughout the stir-fry 
My whole fam is LOVING this. Mouth on fire! I even added a little side dish for extra dips!
(Product info: dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, vegan!)

Next up:

Creamy Ginger-Coconut Kale Zucchini Fettuccine! 
(Recipe adapted and modified via 'One Green Planet'.) 

YUM! Talk about superfoods!! 

You'll need:

1/2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

3 cloves of garlic, minced

2 1/2 tablespoons of The Ginger People's Organic Ginger Juice (Conversion: 1 tbsp of juice is equal to 1 tbsp of grated ginger)

One 15-ounce can of coconut milk 

2 teaspoons of lemon juice

Red pepper flakes to taste 

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 

3 cups of chopped Tuscan Kale

1/4 cup of raw cashews

6 medium zucchini's or frozen zucchini noodles

3/4 cups of defrosted green peas (sweet tasting!)

First add the oil. 

Once heated, add the garlic and cook until fragrant. 

Add in the ginger juice.

Add coconut milk, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.

Add the kale and cover your cooking pan with a lid, until  the kale is wilted. 

 Heat the zucchini noodles you sprialized (or had frozen) in a separate pan. Add in your peas. In totality, this acts as your "pasta" portion of the dish.

Once ready, blend all the ingredients in a powerful blender from your large cooking pan. This is your pasta sauce!

Finally, plate. 
A healthy, green, vitamin-and-mineral-rich, nutrient dense, super delicious weeknight dinner! 

Next:




1-potato. 2-potato. SWEET POTATO FRIES! 

 I love sweet potatoes, so I sliced 2 medium-large potatoes into fry/wedge-form. 
I first drizzled them with The Ginger People's Organic Ginger Juice. 
I also drizzled on an extra virgin olive oil. 
I sprinkled Himalayan Black Salt (Yes, this is actually so good! Very unique flavor.) 
I then added on light brown sugar. 
Bake in the oven for 45 minutes at 350 Degrees Fahrenheit until crispy.

Talk about healthy, simple and delicious all in ONE bite! 

Now: 

Dijon and Brown Sugar Ginger Glazed Salmon with Mango Pineapple Red-Jalapeño Ginger Chutney and Creamy Avocado Dipping Sauce (it is a mouthful!) Over a bed of Sautéed Spinach and Organic Jasmine White Rice

Sauté the spinach using Tuscan Herb Olive Oil 
Grill your protein

Glaze:
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tsp coco aminos (soy-free soy sauce)
1/4 tsp of The Ginger People's Organic Ginger Juice 
1 tsp of lightly packed brown sugar 

Dipping Sauce:
1/2 an avocado
2 tbsp of Kite Hill Plain Almond-Based Greek Yogurt 
1/4 tsp Lemon Juice 
Pink Himalayan Salt

YUM! I love this. I am mostly plant-based, but with my allergies it is hard to be completely vegan. If you are like me, you'll enjoy all the amazing benefits this dish provides!

Now... GOOD MORNING! "Awake" Ginger 'Elixir' Shots with  Blueberry Kombucha, Apple Cider Vinegar, Ginger, Orange, Cumin and Plant-Based Protein

Next:

Ginger Aioli Tacos!! Who doesn't love tacos, aioli and ginger?!
 Better yet, have them all together! 

STEPS:
Using the grill, choose any protein of choice to add to your taco (vegan or non-vegan, I chose tilapia) 

You'll need: Homemade Flour Tortilla's (via Trader Joe's) 
Roasted Corn 
Organic Jasmine White Rice

Sauce:
1/4 cup of 'Just Mayo', Sir Kensington's, Vegenaise or any mayonnaise of your liking (these are dairy and soy free)
 1/2 tsp of The Ginger People's Organic Ginger Juice 
1/4 tsp of Lime Juice
(Optional add of chipotles) 
Mix together and refrigerate. 

Make yourself and your friends a little taco table and form a line to start putting these together! SO GOOD! If you have a liking for ginger, the taco sauce has a nice, tangy, zingy twist to it. A MUST TRY!

Next:

2-in-a-bowl Green Split Pea & Butternut Squash Apple Ginger Soup

Next:

'Krispy-Krunchy-Kale Lemon Chips'!

What a unique and mindful snack to bring to your next dinner or holiday party! 

You'll need to have:

1 bunch of kale- trimmed/cut at the stem. Pour into big mixing bowl.
1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil to drizzle. Use your hands to coat all of the kale leaves evenly.
Add 1 tsp of lemon zest
Use the bottom of a clean jar and crunch The Ginger People's Crystallized Ginger Chips until they are small, fine, pieces. Use roughly 1 1/2 tsp and sprinkle on the kale.
Add 1 tsp of The Ginger People's Organic Ginger Juice to the bowl.
Sprinkle 3/4 tsp of himalayan pink salt throughout. 
Mix again.
Bake in the oven at 300 Degrees Fahrenheit for roughly 10 minutes until crispy. Additional minutes may be needed.

Fun: [Guy at the check-out: "That's quite the dinner..." 
Me: "I 'm making Kale Chips!" 
Guy: "Hmm, don't you need more than just lemon?" 
Me: "Yeah, I've got The Ginger People's Crystallized Ginger Chips and Ginger Juice at home!" 
Him: "Oooh that sounds good! Sounds like it's really good for you too."]

Next:

Ginger-Infused Sugar Cookies - Lemon Ginger Glaze

These are G double o D... GOOD! Wow I am impressed! I came up with this on a whim, and I l-o-v-e it. You will too!! 
Soft, chewy, warm cookies...(all vegan and dairy-free, of course!)

COOKIES:
1 half of a roll of raw sugar cookie dough
1 handful of The Ginger People's Crystallized Ginger Chips 

[Plus, you could even add white chocolate chips!]

GLAZE:
2 1/4 cup of powdered sugar per 1 tsp of The Ginger People's Organic Ginger Juice (more tsp to taste)
1/8 tsp of Tahitian Vanilla
1/8 tsp of Lemon Extract 

You won't regret making these!! Well...unless you eat the whole batch...

Lastly:

GINGER TEA inspired by The Ginger People themselves. 
I added hot water
A very light peppermint tea (you can choose any tea you prefer: chamomile, rose, black)
A splash of Organic Ginger Juice
Then, a few drops of The Ginger People's Crystallized Ginger Chips at the bottom of my cup!
Can you say cozy?

Remember: 

Ginger is one of the healthiest spices known to man - it has many anti-inflammatory properties - so it is extremely helpful when you feel nauseated or are experiencing indigestion (no matter what form it is in)! 

Next time you are looking for something new (and real), you know where to reach!


Link to The Ginger People's international website: http://www.thegingerpeople.com/

Link to an article addressing the benefits of ginger: https://draxe.com/10-medicinal-ginger-health-benefits/

-Thanks for 'Jogging with Me' (and The Ginger People). Until next time. - J 

Gin Gins - Thanks from the U.K.

Ever heard of Gin Gins?

If you haven't tried these yet, they are pure little chewy ginger candies that function as a nice treat and a stomach soother! Ginger calms inflammation, so I always reach for these when I have stomach trouble. 

I have taken them on airplanes to help with the pressure change in the cabin, I keep a box in my backpack when I am traveling to and from class, and I always keep stocked up in my house.

I also just love them, so I eat them pretty much all of the time.

I storied about them to let my followers know how much I love them and how much I rely on them when I do have stomach aches. To my surprise, The Ginger People contacted me and asked if they could regram my video to all of their social media accounts...and I said yes! 

I have been in contact with their coordinator in the U.K., and as a thank you they have sent me a variety of their Gin Gins!! I tried the hot coffee gin gin, spicy apple gin gin, double-strength gin gin and the original.

I am humbled by their graciousness and outreach to me @JoggingwithJewelz! 

The next time you are looking for something different, grab a box of Gin Gins. I normally get mine from Whole Foods or Nino Salvaggio's.  

Thanks for 'Jogging with Me!' 

Until next time, -J 

UPDATE: The Ginger People have contacted me once more after seeing this recent blog post and @JoggingwithJewelz Insta update! We will be collaborating together on a certain project/team-up... I am so majorly excited! My newest article will have all the details! 

EATING EVOLVED, FREE2B & Other Amazing Things

Hey you guys! I FINALLY found Eating Evolved, which is a company that promotes chocolate as HEALTH FOOD and *NOT* a CANDY! (Eat REAL food!) 

To my surprise, I was insta-storying (about the hour round trip I'd make to hunt these down) and the company watched my videos and personally messaged me about it! They were super excited that I was venturing out to go find them, and hoped that I really liked them. 

EVERYTHING is DF, SF, GF and V as usual!! (NF too)

You can check out my Instagram story for 24 hours on @JoggingwithJewelz, I've got my whole journey to these chocolates on the story tonight! For now though, you've got to find these chocolates somewhere near you! 

ALSO on my quest out there, I discovered that I'm in love with Free 2B Foods Sunflower Caramel Cups AND Mint Cups!!! Both are so, so, good! The mint cups really taste like a peppermint patty! I even snagged a Hail Merry too, which is a vegan tart. 

My other dairy-free chocolate bar fav's: Enjoy Life Rice Crunch, Theo, Go Max Go Foods. 

Totally worth the drive tonight! Go find yours! (Maybe take them out on the lake with you this 4th of July...)

(Ps. Eating Evolved has Primal Chocolates and Keto Cups, too.  Just look at these ingredients!)

Thanks for "Jogging with Me"!

My Favorite Dairy-Free's (that really taste like dairy)

Hey everyone! As we are headed into the weekend, I want to share some of my favorite products with you if do not eat dairy, or don't want to any longer. And trust me, I've tried just about EVERYTHING.

I remember years ago first trying Daiya products, and I really wasn't a fan. I know my taste buds have changed since then, to the point that fruit tastes like a decadent dessert and the smell of actual cheese makes me almost a bit nauseous. But, I also think that Daiya products along with many other products have improved! 

Here's what I've got recommended for you eating plant-based: (everything is also SOY-FREE)

1. Daiya Provolone Slices (for a yummy "grilled cheese"!) Just LOOK at it...

2. Katz Pie's {Cherry, Blueberry, Apple} & Donuts/Donut Holes (SO GOOD)

Dairy-free, soy-free and nut-free! 

3. Coco-Whip (by So Delicious) Glazed-Donut (by Kinnikinnick) with Raspberries and Lemon Shavings!

One of my favorite creations. Yes, it is completely vegan and dairy-free, as well as soy-free, nut-free and gluten-free. Crazy, right?

The donut is by Kinnickinnick, a top-8-allergen-free brand. They have many flavors like vanilla glaze, chocolate glaze, cinnamon, powdered sugar...the list goes on. Trust me, these donuts taste so "real" that you would not know they are free of so many allergens. People I know who do not have any allergies have told me they LOVE these as much as I do! 

4. Daiya New York Style Blueberry 'Cheezecake' 

Yum! This is the closest product I have found to tasting like a traditional cheesecake!  (I added a tiny bit of Trader Joe's Cran-Orange 'Relish' on-top).  They even have chocolate 'cheezecake' now, too.

5. Limited edition Jet-Puff Square Marshmallows (regular and s'more) 

You may be surprised that these actually contain no dairy or soy...and they are a yummy treat to eat, obv! 

You don't need a bonfire to roast a marshmallow... you can use your gas-stove top and even pair it with "Golden Grahams" cereal. Yum!

6. Hello, probiotic yogurt!! Coconut-based yogurts by So Delicious. 

Top this coconut-based delight with your favorite fruits, cacao crunch or paleo granola.

TIP: Watch out for products that are only "non-dairy" or "lactose-free", you'll still be consuming milk proteins- whey and casein. If you can, however, digest these proteins and don't mind consuming them (or are not practicing veganism), then you're good to go when you see these labels.


I'll have more articles to come recommending more *delicious* allergy-free and plant-based products (just like these!) soon... Until then, I hope you'll give some of my favs an honest try. 

If you're from the states, you can find these products at Whole Foods and some Fresh Thyme locations. Specifically in the midwest, you can find many of these products at Kroger and Meijer grocers now (Giant Eagle, Publix, etc.)! I have even started to see these products pop up in other markets like Nino Salvaggio's.

Thanks for Jogging with Me! - J

Bike Riding to Soul Cafe: Friendship Circle/WB

For those of you who are all up in the fitness world (like me), this may have sounded like a tongue twister for a second...thinking this says "Soul Cycle"! Lol, well, today was not about Soul Cycle, but SOUL CAFE in West Bloomfield, MI! 

My mom, her friend and I went biking for about 5 miles early this morning to the very cool and modern Soul Cafe.

Here's why it's so cool:

- It was created to embrace the special needs community

- It is all Kosher 

Soul Cafe is a part of Friendship Circle - a nonprofit - where its educational and activity center is for both those with and without special needs. 

I had this lovely brunch:

The smoothie is pom, lime, mint and date.

Via their homepage, Soul Cafe is "...a loving and inclusive environment for artistic self-expression, vocational training, and employment opportunities" (p.1). 
Sounds wonderful to us! 

Next time you're out, consider giving Soul Cafe a try. You won't want to miss out on the beautiful decor, unique food and jubilant atmosphere. 

Thanks for "Jogging with Me!" - J 

Spin on Banana Sushi

Weird right! Check it out, you can make your very own healthy take on the classic "banana boat" by making Banana Sushi!

It is so simple to do!

All you need is your favorite nut butter or sun butter spread, chopped nuts, chia seeds, coconut shavings and a dark chocolate bark! 

Impress your guests the next time you feel like making something unique, delicious and totally satisfying. (Not to mention the protein benefits from the spread, cacao benefits from the bark, and potassium from the fruit!) 

The bark is almond sea salt by Taza Chocolate (SF, GF, DF, V)

Let me know how your Banana Sushi turns out!! Enjoy! 

19. June. 2017