Friday, July 9, 2010

A Message, A Meal, and A Mouthful…All In One Minute

Anyone trying to visit my video site,livelife365.com, has probably figured out by now that something is up.  No, not the site—that, sadly, has been taken down for the time being.  I decided I needed to change things up, shop around for a new host and server, and had to put the vid site on ice for a few weeks.  The good news: I plan on making it bigger and better, while still loaded with hundreds of self-help videos ranging from diet and nutrition, motivation and inspiration, music and humor.

In the meantime, I appreciate your continued support of this blog over the years.  Thanks. 

And remember, you can also watch many of my videos at my channel on YouTube.  Almost 250,000 people have already viewed them, with hundreds more watching every day.
 
My latest video is for those of us who are in search of a healthy, delicious, vegetarian, and fast meal.  How fast?  How does one minute sound?  Of course, when you consider some prep work, it may cost you all of five minutes—still, not bad for something that tastes so good.  Check out my black bean tacos:



The best part about these tacos are they are loaded with veggie protein, high in healthy fiber, very low in saturated fats and sodium, and simple to make:

organic black beans
corn tortillas
chopped tomatoes
grated sharp cheddar and Monterey jack cheese
shredded lettuce
avocado
organic salsa (make it yourself—I will, in a soon-to-be-produced VEG OUT WITH MIKE)

Two of these tasty tacos will net you around 27gs of protein; 15g fiber; 500mgs of sodium, with only 5gs of sat fat, and that's if you use cheese made from dairy.  If you opt for vegan cheese, you will virtually eliminate all sat fats.  Total calories: 500, which is amazingly low for such a gut-filling meal.

Again, I thank you for your continued support and patronage and look forward to sharing hundreds of more videos and blog posts in the coming months and years.  Be on the lookout for a new music video about the benefits of  drinking green tea every day, a couple of books that I have been working on for a while, and lots more.
 
Until next time…

peace,

Mike

13 comments:

Lance said...

Hey Mike,
Looks great!! And...I LOVE that it's quick and simple!

Dwacon said...

This helps me to try to eat healthier. I am using my Montel Williams blender to make all kinds of fun things to eat!

Authentic Woman said...

That black bean taco looks real yummy.
Ummmm, just one question --What can I use to substitute for that "grated sharp cheddar and Monterey jack cheese" and still have a similar taste to it?

betchai said...

thanks for the recipe, i will surely try that one, seems simple to prepare but sounds so yummy!

redkathy said...

Great tacos, love black beans. I like the heat so some chilis or jalapenos would be an added kick for me!

Susan Blake said...

Hi Mike! I've done almost exactly the same but as a burrito - something about the melted cheese....
My internet at the lake this summer is not fast enough to watch videos - boy I miss them - but look forward to your new ones!
hugs
suZen

Unknown said...

lance: quick and simple, fast and easy....good things...peace

dwacon: anything to help the goals of healthier eating is a plus...good luck...

authentic woman: there are many soy based non dairy cheese products out there that are non dairy...give em a google...

dbetchai: it is simple, but oh so worthwhile...

redkathy: ya know, i am always ready to add jalapenos or any chile heat to my mex meals...thanks...

suz: there is something about melted cheese...that gets all of us in trouble...hope u r enjoying your summer at the lake...



peace,

mike

Anavar said...

Wow, so quick and so healthy. This could be solution for school kitchens. Instead unhealthy sandwiches, kids could make themselves healthy meal of their choice.

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Jen said...

Those look good and tasty, even if they are vegetarian;)

Jenny Beans said...

Those look nomalicious. Reminds me of a vegetarian bean wrap I make. I will have to share the recipe with you because I bet you'd love it.

ex display kitchens said...

very simple recipie, and looks like a delicious one ( from the picture). also it is a vegetable dish, so is very healthy, will give it a try soon.

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