Today I want to introduce you to a friend of mine… Carl! Carl has an AMAZING story and I encourage you to go over to his website and read it when you get the chance. This is a man, that against all odds, not only kicked cancer to the curb BUT he also reversed some of the side effects of chemo that he was told he would have for the rest of his lie. The incredible thing is, he did all this not with meds but with changing his lifestyle! He changed his eating habits along with other lifestyle changes. He now helps others change their health through lifestyle changes. He is always around to help us Busy Moms by inspiring, encouraging and when needed, kick you bootie so you can make those changes you wish to see in your body and mind.  Now is time to get to the fun stuff! Go enjoy this recipe he is sharing with you today!

Life is hectic and especially so for moms. Between work, kids, school, sports, the house and everything in between, time is less than limited most days. By the time dinner time arrives, you are exhausted and out of inspiration for a delicious and nutritious family meal. Am I right?

Unfortunately, what most turn to for dinner, while convenient, is anything but nutritious and healthy. Frozen, refined, processed, preserved and made from low quality ingredients, most modern family meals only fill the belly while slowly creating a myriad of health concerns, many of which remain hidden until a crisis strikes. And even when a meal is made from scratch, modern ingredients remain low quality and do little more to fuel the health of the family.

But how do you balance the health and well being of those you love through nutritious meals with the hectic schedules of the modern life? One Pot Wonders! Yep, one pot dinners made simple, fast, delicious and nutritious with high quality ingredients. Prep is quick, you can multi-task while dinner cooks and clean up is a cinch. Better still, you’ll be feeding your family whole, living, empowering foods! You’ll love it, they’ll love it.

Here is one of my family’s favorites!

Coconut Milk Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

·         1 whole, free range chicken

·         4 large organic carrots, large chopped

·         2 large organic yellow onions, quartered

·         ½ large organic head of cabbage, quartered

·         2 large bell peppers, red and green, seeded and sliced

·         1 large organic aubergine(egg plant), trimmed, halved and cubed

·         3 cloves garlic, minced

·         Sea salt

·         Fresh Cracked Black pepper

·         1 can coconut milk

·         Chicken stock, low sodium, free range

You’ll need a large electric skillet, my favourite kitchen tool, or a large stock pot.

Season the whole chicken with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper then place in the skillet or pot. Add all the chopped veggies, including garlic, with greens on top. Sprinkle with a bit more sea salt and pepper.

Pour in coconut milk. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 1 hour depending on size of the chicken. Then, remove the lid and simmer to allow the broth to thicken to a sauce. Add some low sodium chicken broth as needed to keep from sticking or burning but not so much that it can’t reduce.

As the chicken begins to fall apart, remove to a platter then toss all the veggies in the sauce.

That is it!

I make this several times a week, giving it fresh, new flavours by simply changing the veggies and adding some fun spices and herbs like curry or fennel seed. Butternut, baby potatoes, Swiss chard, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, zucchini, snow peas…the sky is the limit to nutritious combinations with this one and it won’t feel like a boring repeat!

Busy moms need and deserve easy, simple and nutritious meals for the family and this one is certain to deliver! Give it a try and let me know how everyone responds! If it is like my household, you may need to double the recipe so there will be leftovers for a nutritious lunch tomorrow! J

Carl Mason- Liebenberg is a Wellness and Weight Loss Specialist, Author, Fitness Coach, and a Leader in Creating a Lifestyle of Wellness.

His passion is for those who suffer from poor nutrition, related illnesses, addictions and overweight conditions; with a specific focus on women. Carl unveils the power of nutrition and fitness to bring recovery, healing, restoration and strength.

Carl has personally experienced what he teaches and continues to study and learn to improve his ability to teach you a Lifestyle of Wellness.

He has recently launched a series of e-products called Simply Good that you’ll want to be sure to obtain in your journey to authentic wellness. For more information and opportunities please join him at http://www.el3mentsofwellness.com.

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