Originally posted in 2015 and still loving my coffee 🙂 Calling all coffee drinkers! Contrary to popular belief, drinking coffee does have health benefits! Medical News Today tells us that “the potential health benefits associated with drinking coffee include: protecting against type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, liver disease, liver cancer and promoting a healthy heart.“ It is […]
2 eggs1 large ripe banana1/4 cup oats1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 tbsp raw cacao powder1 tsp cinnamon1 tbsp coconut oilPinch of pink salt (really the 8th ingredient) Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor.In a cast iron skillet, add coconut oil and pour in batter.Watch for small bubbles to appear in pancakes and […]
I workout at 5:30 AM – 5 days a week. Occasionally, since COVID, it also may be a 5:00 AM run or 6:45 AM bootcamp. But no later. I find that my body functions best at this time of the morning. There is also something about that fresh air on your face before the sun […]
Time to talk quarantine treats! The good news is that NONE of these will de-rail your nutrition unless of course, you eat the entire batch! Quarantine Crack (inspired by Burn trainer, Ashley Beasley)**DISCLAIMER: I could not stop eating this. Serve yourself a bowl, and step away**1/2 cup dark chocolate chips1/2 nut butter (almond, peanut, cashew, […]
Sauce:1 cup apple cider vinegar3/4 cup water2 tbsp minced garlic1/4 cup organic ketchup2 tbsp Dijon mustard2 tbsp organic molassesspices – sea salt, pepper, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper Place 4 organic chicken breasts in pressure cooker (InstantPot or Mealthy Pot or whatever you use).Whisk all sauce ingredients together and pour over the chicken.Set to cook […]
8-10 ice cubes 1 frozen banana 3/4 cup water or almond milk 1 huge handful of organic baby spinach 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (post workout I use AfterBurn) 1 tsp spirulina 2 tbsp powdered peanut butter Blend all ingredients in a blender or Ninja and top with fresh berries, cocoa nibs or homemade granola.
1 medium sweet potato, cooked and mashed 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp cardamom 1/4 – 1/2 tsp pink Himalayan salt 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder 1/4 tsp baking soda 1 large organic egg 1 tbsp local honey 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp raisins 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 375. Combine sweet potato, […]
We hear it and see it every where we go: gyms, diet plans, health blogs, Facebook, TV, articles, fitness magazines, etc… EAT YOUR PROTEIN! Protein at every meal. Protein shakes. Protein bars. Protein bites. Lean protein. I tend to agree. We need our protein. Protein not only helps keep us full, helps regulate blood sugar, […]
Day 2? I got sidetracked with the gorgeous weather today! 75 and sunny here in Charlotte! I will take it 🙂 I had to interrupt a busy day at my desk this afternoon with a bike ride and some much-needed sunshine. I hope you all are having a fabulous week so far. Eating clean and […]
I love to take the time that I have on the weekends to whip up some new recipes… Doesn’t this look fantastic?? After a busy day yesterday, I ran out of time to make this pizza but am planning on making it today. I am going to alter the recipe slightly to use what I […]