Dinner At the Hoy's!!

Last night was one of the first nights that I got to make one of my favorite dishes.....CHILI!!! I absolutely love chili, but during the summer months in Chicago, chili is a big no no. The weather is much to warm for that. So with the season coming to an end, and Fall being right around the corner, I felt it was a safe dish to make. My family and I are vegetarians so I got a chance to put my own tasty spin on this famous dish. So here is my Hearty Vegetarian Chili recipe:

Ingredients:
1 bag of MorningStar Grillers Crumbles
1 pkg of Lawry's Chili Seasoning Mix
Salt
Pepper
Dry minced Garlic
Lawry's Seasoning Salt
Chili Powder
Cumin
Oregno
2 cans of Vegetarian Chili Beans
Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Optional)
Sour Cream (Optional)

I like to start by cooking my MorningStar Grillers Crumbles

Next I add my seasonings and Lawry's Chili Seasoning Mix:

Then I add in the 2 cans of Chili beans and 1 can of water:

The finished product is amazing and very tasty! Add your favorite condiments such as cheese, sour cream, crackers, etc.

Happy Eating!!

My Top 5 Staple Natural Hair Products

Today ladies, (and gentlemen), I want to talk to you about a few of my staple hair products that I use for my natural hair. I know when I first decided to go natural, I searched for what other naturals used on their hair just to give me an idea for what was out there and available to me. Of course everyone's hair texture and curl pattern is different so please, find the products that work for you. Also keep in mind that there are so many other great products out there, some I've tried and some I am waiting to try. But here are my five favorites so far.

#1: Beautiful Textures Products: I absolutely love, love, love these products. They provide the type of moisture that my hair has been longing for, for years. I definitely recommend these products to any and everyone that I talk to. Even if they have not gone natural. These products are amazing!

#2: Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayonnaise: This product leaves my hair shining and very moisturized. It is enriched with natural herb extracts, vitamins, and egg protein. I can definitely tell the difference in the strength of my hair since I have been using this product. 

#3: Organic Coconut Oil: This product is a must have ladies! I have not had any itching or dandruff since using this product. It smells great, coats my ends very nicely and keeps my moisture in for weeks. I recommend that if you have not tried this product to please give it a chance you will definitely be pleasantly surprised.

#4: Wide Tooth Comb and Denman Brush: These two products are great for detangling natural hair. The wide bristles on the brush and comb help ensure you don't pull out or break off your hair. Great products for everyday use.

#5: Butterfly Clips: Last but not least, my fifth favorite product is butterfly clips. Like the Denman brush and wide tooth comb, butterfly clips help with the detangling process. They hold back your hair in sections as you detangle. I recommend this product to everyone as well. They are definitely a staple in my home.

I hope you guys have enjoyed reading about some of my favorite products and I hope I have helped someone new who may be thinking of going natural. What are some of your favorite products? Do we share some of the same favorites? Let me know. Until next time!

"Wait" Loss for Women!

Ok I know what you guys are thinking, and yes, I meant to spell wait that way! The topic today is weight loss, but I want to talk about what many people focus on while working out, the amount of time we wait before we see results. Now I want to first say that I too have been guilty of standing in the mirror after a day of working out and saying "why am I not thin yet"? But the reality of it ladies, is it's going to take time before we see the results that we want to see. Being healthy should be your motivation and main focus and the rest will take care of itself. So here are just a few tips on how to stay focused on health and not your weight.

 Tip #1: Eat clean! What that means ladies it that you have to eat whole foods with natural fiber, vitamins, protein, etc. Fresh veggies, lean proteins and fruits and legumes are great ways to boost your metabolism and stay healthy.

 Tip #2: Eat several small meals instead of three large meals. To boost your metabolism and to prevent yourself from storing fat, eat every 2-3 hours.

 Tip #3: Exercise at least three days a week if possible. Even if you can just get in a 30minute walk a day, do something to stay active. To make working out more fun try working out with a partner or group of people. My husband is a fitness trainer and we workout together all of the time. Here is a video of us doing our couples workout! I hope you guys enjoy!

For more posts about fitness, health, natural hair or beauty view my other posts here http://kinkystylez.blogspot.com/2012/07/healthy-hair-healthy-eating-healthy-you.html