Sorry. I use the cookbook a lot, but I have not made this recipe. Shelley

Hi, This braising method of cooking requires a lot of liquid. You could get by with less if your pot is smaller. But a large dutch oven could use that much liquid. Just use 4 cups of broth if you want. To serve you would spoon the chicken and vegetables out of the broth. This broth would make a very good soup base though. Just save it and add any…[Read more]

I use it in my morning ultra shake.

You can melt some of it in a a glass of hot almond milk and add a lot of spices, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, turmeric, cardamon, etc. Put in a tablespoon or more spices.
Blessings Margaret

I am not on Ultra Simple Diet but from what I’ve learned Fresh vegetables are even better than steamed or sauteed. nicole

Hi, Welcome to the site, Many people eat protein shakes for breakfast, I often eat a homemade veggie soup (thick like a stew) and an egg. Veggies and an egg are popular for breakfast. You can eat anything you would eat for lunch or dinner for breakfast.
Blessings, Margaret

I too have an ultra shake each morning to start off my day with a few nuts on the side and a little fruit on the side. I did not add the ultra shake for the first few months but now find it convenience and the concept of a consistent nutritional value breakfast a real plus. I like routines and don’t get bored with it because I feel like I am…[Read more]

Also maybe wait a while to add protein shakes to your diet. Give time for your gut to heal a little bit and get used to your new diet. it is an adjustment for your system to get used to eating ’real” food . Nicole

I would suggest egg white protein….. I have also tried soy, pea, hemp whey, all of which had downsides. The one I use is from Jay Robb and comes in Vanilla and Chocolate. I use one package of stevia (I use NuStevia made by GNC) a Tablespoon of Cocoa powder a cup of almond milk and 5 ice cubes. I sometimes add 1 tablespoon of Peanut Butter…[Read more]

It may not be the protein shake that is making you feel bloated but what you are adding to it. Keep it basic to begin with – maybe make it with unsweetened coconut , unsweetened almond milk or water. Get one with the least amount of carbs you can find. Some people use it as a meal supplement not a meal…which could cause the issues if that is…[Read more]

Hi TCN,
i want to mention that Stevia and all sweeteners are not ok when following the 6 week BSS plan. Finding protein supplements without sweeteners can be a problem. Stevia is not allowed because of how the body reacts to it. This is discussed in the BSS book. I use organic hemp protein powder. I started with very simple shakes using plain…[Read more]

I love kale chips and my kids will even eat them. Might be interesting to crumble up your kale dust and put it on a salad. Might start a new thing.

Hi Shelley, Congratulations on your new Vitamix! You did not waste any time:) I have not been having the protein shakes recently, but I love adding celery, kale, chard, avocado, cucumber and other veggies to the berry protein drinks. With the hot weather here you can pulse some greans, basil or mint and cucumber, then add that to some club soda…[Read more]