As I headed out for my workout this morning, I found my bounty from Farm Fresh To You at my front door. Always exciting! I usually go online to make my selections but I overlooked the email reminder to “customize my box” due my a crazy 4 day schedule at the Braveheart triathlon training camp. Curiosity …
Category: Eating & Recipes
Kale Boats and The Bounty!
I was so excited when I opened my front door this morning, nearly stumbling over the beautiful box of fresh and locally grown organic vegetables. Here is what I made for today’s lunch. Super easy. Took me 10 minutes total from washing the vegetables to putting it on the plate. Makes 3-4 boats/wraps: Combine these …
My Smoothie Has Deceived Me!
Remember when yogurt was the health food of all times? It still is for many. People think that because it’s “yogurt” it is healthy. Ok- there is this thing called money and this thing called marketing and they like to work together to make you think you are doing something really good for yourself. Then …
Banana Pudding Smoothie with Chia and Nuts…DELISH!
This is so good and tastes just like banana pudding! No dairy, wheat/gluten-free, soy or added sugar. 1 banana (frozen or not; you can go either way, but for thicker go frozen or 1/2 frozen, 1/2 fresh) 4 frozen strawberries 3/4 cup almond milk (get the plain unsweetened version) 1 big tablespoon of almond butter …
Afternoon Green Coconut Mocktail
Grab your blender or Vitamix! Throw in 8 ounces (roughly) your favorite coconut water. I love this 100% raw one by Harmless Harvest or you can go for a cheaper one such as Harvest Bay. 1/2 banana 1/2 scoop your favorite protein powder (try to go for a version without sugar and additives) Toss in a …
The Lemon Water With Aloe Recipe
6–7 ounces of water 1 tablespoon or so of lemon juice or lemon oil 2 ounces of aloe vera juice ice DRINK UP!
What Are Probiotics and Why Do I Need Them?
Photo by Farmhouse Culture Smoked Jalapeno What are Probiotics? We ALL have bacteria in our bodies and we need a good bit of this bacteria because it lines our digestive tract, helps our body absorb nutrients and fight infection. When we absorb nutrients, we are helping strengthen our body! …
Eat Clean To Help With Recovery (Whether From Sickness or Workouts)
For those athletes out there or even regular exercisers, the way we eat can affect how quickly your muscles recover. It can also help prevent the onset of illnesses. The way I like to think about it is this: if I give my body junk, it is spending time trying to deal with that issue …
Sugar Sugar
Below is one of the articles posted in my latest enewsletter. May give you a little insight about all the sugar talk. I just ran across this article in the NY Times this morning which has a great explanation as well. ___________ Sugar is everywhere. We have been eating it forever. I can recall the Lucky Charms and the Cinnamon …
Blueberries and Chia Oatmeal
A few have asked what is in this delicious breakfast (or snack) to include the brands I am using. My favorite chia is Gaia Ground Chia Seeds (2 heaping tablespoons). The hemp seeds are from Manitoba Harvest. I try to get …