Today and Everyday
Not long ago, I would have never even considered eating Swiss Chard. As a matter of fact, I am not sure I even knew what it was. Now, it is one of my favorite greens. And, the kids like it too. Ingredients: 1 bunch of Swiss Chard 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 2 Cloves of garlic, […]
All I was doing was sitting in a meeting. I started getting light headed and the next thing I knew, I was on the ground with my feet on a chair. “I am ok, “ I said. “I think I just need something to eat.” “No,” my co-worker said, “an ambulance is on its way. You […]
From the FIXATE cooking show found exclusively on Beachbody on Demand Ingredients: 1 ½ cups All-purpose gluten free flour ½ cup almond flour, sifted 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp sea salt (or Himalayan salt) ¼ cup extra-virgin organic coconut oil 2 Tbsp all-natural peanut butter ¾ cup pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B) 1 […]
Psst…I have the secret to losing weight. Want to hear it? You need to lift weights. Yes, that is what I said, “Lift Weights”. Lifting weights means pumping iron or using your body as your barbell. The goal of either method is to grow stronger and build more muscle. With more muscle, your metabolism increases […]
Ingredients 3 ripe bananas cut into chunks 3 Tbsp all natural peanut butter Unsweetened Almond milk (optional) 4 tsp chopped dark chocolate 4 tsp sliced raw almonds Directions Place bananas in a plastic bag and freeze for 4 hours or until completely frozen. Place bananas and peanut butter in blender and cover. Blend until […]
Ingredients 1 cup roasted almonds 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 cup pitted dates 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions Line an 8-inch square pan with wax paper. Roughly chop roasted almonds and combine in a bowl with oats, raisins, and Pulse […]
Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray (optional) 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ½ tsp. fine sea salt (or Himalayan salt) 1 large egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup raw honey ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk ¼ cup extra-virgin organic coconut oil, melted 1½ tsp. pure vanilla extract 3 medium ripe […]
Ingredients 2 Large Zucchini thinly sliced 1 Tbsp Olive Oil ½ tsp sea slat Instructions Preheat oven to 225° Place zucchini slices in one layer of paper towels to help draw out liquid. Line two large cookie sheets with parchment paper Place zucchini slices on parchment paper Brush zucchini with olive oil, sprinkle with sea […]
Ingredients 3 cups whole, raw almonds 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 tbsp granulated garlic powder 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped 1/2 tsp sea salt Directions Preheat your oven to 350°F. Place the raw almonds on to a sheet tray and place on to the middle rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the […]
We all have them on our list. Those people just hard to buy for. Here are a couple of my favorite Christmas gift ideas for the health and fitness minded person: Fixate Cookbook. Filled with 101 great tasting recipes, this is a must for any kitchen. Especially someone who is looking for healthier cooking options. […]